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Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> AI has several positive applications but the capability of AI systems to learn from experience and to perform autonomously for humans makes AI the most disruptive and self-transformative technology of the 21st century. If AI is not regulated properly, it is bound to have unmanageable implications. Imagine, for instance, the electricity supply suddenly stops while a robot is performing a surgery, and access to a doctor is lost? And what if a drone hits a human being? These questions have already confronted courts in the U.S. and Germany. All countries, including India, need to be legally prepared to face such kind of disruptive technology. <br><br> Predicting and analysing legal issues and their solutions, however, is not that simple. For instance, criminal law is going to face drastic challenges. What if an AI-based driverless car gets into an accident that causes harm to humans or damages property? Who should the courts hold liable for the same? In the U.S., there is a lot of discussion about regulation of AI. Germany is working on blemish present in it, like certain ethical rules for autonomous vehicles stipulating that human life should always have priority over property or animal life. China, Japan and Korea are following Germany in developing a law on self- driven cars. In India, NITI Aayog released a policy paper, 'National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence', in June 2018, which considered the importance of AI in different sectors. The Budget 2019 also proposed to launch a national programme on AI. While all these developments are taking place on the technological front, no comprehensive legislation to regulate this growing industry has been formulated in the country till date. <br><br> Apart from these aspects, strategists have also offered sober explorations of the future relationship between AI and nuclear weapons. Some of the most widely received musings on the issue, including a recent call for an AI- enabled "dead hand" to update America's aging nuclear command, control, and communications infrastructure, tend to obscure more than they due to an insufficient understanding of the technologies involved. An appreciation for technical detail, however, is necessary to arrive at realistic assessments of any new technology, and particularly consequential where nuclear weapons are concerned. Some have warned that advances in AI could erode the fundamental logic of nuclear deterrence by enabling counter-force attacks against heretofore concealed and mobile nuclear forces. Such secure second- strike forces are considered the backbone of effective nuclear deterrence by assuring retaliation. Were they to become vulnerable to pre-emption, nuclear weapons would lose their deterrent value. <br><br> The exponential growth of sensors and data sources across all warfighting domains has analysts today facing an overabundance of information. Some strategists warn that the same AI-infused capabilities that allow for more prompt and precise strikes against time-critical conventional targets could also undermine deterrence stability and increase the risk of nuclear use. Specifically, AI-driven improvements to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance would threaten the survivability of heretofore secure second-strike nuclear forces by providing technologically advanced nations with the ability to find, identify, track, and destroy their adversaries' mobile and concealed launch platforms. Transporter- erector launchers and ballistic missile submarines, traditionally used by nuclear powers to enhance the survivability of their deterrent forces, would be at greater risk. A country that acquired such an exquisite counter- force capability could not only hope to limit damage in case of a spiraling nuclear crisis but also negate its adversaries' nuclear deterrence "in one swift blow." Such an ability would undermine the nuclear deterrence calculus whereby the costs of imminent nuclear retaliation far outweigh any conceivable gains from aggression.
In accordance with the passage which of the following statement(s) negates the advancement of the AI technology?
Explanation: Evidence in support of the given answer can be found from the following statements 'What if an AI-based driverless car gets into an accident that causes harm to humans or damages property? Who should the courts hold liable for the same?' and 'Some have warned that advances in AI could erode the fundamental logic of nuclear deterrence by enabling counter-force attacks against heretofore concealed and mobile nuclear forces.' From the given statements, both option (a) and (c) can be inferred clearly. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (d)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> AI has several positive applications but the capability of AI systems to learn from experience and to perform autonomously for humans makes AI the most disruptive and self-transformative technology of the 21st century. If AI is not regulated properly, it is bound to have unmanageable implications. Imagine, for instance, the electricity supply suddenly stops while a robot is performing a surgery, and access to a doctor is lost? And what if a drone hits a human being? These questions have already confronted courts in the U.S. and Germany. All countries, including India, need to be legally prepared to face such kind of disruptive technology. <br><br> Predicting and analysing legal issues and their solutions, however, is not that simple. For instance, criminal law is going to face drastic challenges. What if an AI-based driverless car gets into an accident that causes harm to humans or damages property? Who should the courts hold liable for the same? In the U.S., there is a lot of discussion about regulation of AI. Germany is working on blemish present in it, like certain ethical rules for autonomous vehicles stipulating that human life should always have priority over property or animal life. China, Japan and Korea are following Germany in developing a law on self- driven cars. In India, NITI Aayog released a policy paper, 'National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence', in June 2018, which considered the importance of AI in different sectors. The Budget 2019 also proposed to launch a national programme on AI. While all these developments are taking place on the technological front, no comprehensive legislation to regulate this growing industry has been formulated in the country till date. <br><br> Apart from these aspects, strategists have also offered sober explorations of the future relationship between AI and nuclear weapons. Some of the most widely received musings on the issue, including a recent call for an AI- enabled "dead hand" to update America's aging nuclear command, control, and communications infrastructure, tend to obscure more than they due to an insufficient understanding of the technologies involved. An appreciation for technical detail, however, is necessary to arrive at realistic assessments of any new technology, and particularly consequential where nuclear weapons are concerned. Some have warned that advances in AI could erode the fundamental logic of nuclear deterrence by enabling counter-force attacks against heretofore concealed and mobile nuclear forces. Such secure second- strike forces are considered the backbone of effective nuclear deterrence by assuring retaliation. Were they to become vulnerable to pre-emption, nuclear weapons would lose their deterrent value. <br><br> The exponential growth of sensors and data sources across all warfighting domains has analysts today facing an overabundance of information. Some strategists warn that the same AI-infused capabilities that allow for more prompt and precise strikes against time-critical conventional targets could also undermine deterrence stability and increase the risk of nuclear use. Specifically, AI-driven improvements to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance would threaten the survivability of heretofore secure second-strike nuclear forces by providing technologically advanced nations with the ability to find, identify, track, and destroy their adversaries' mobile and concealed launch platforms. Transporter- erector launchers and ballistic missile submarines, traditionally used by nuclear powers to enhance the survivability of their deterrent forces, would be at greater risk. A country that acquired such an exquisite counter- force capability could not only hope to limit damage in case of a spiraling nuclear crisis but also negate its adversaries' nuclear deterrence "in one swift blow." Such an ability would undermine the nuclear deterrence calculus whereby the costs of imminent nuclear retaliation far outweigh any conceivable gains from aggression.
Which of the following argument(s) can be rectified after reading the given passage?
Explanation: Evidence in support of the given argument can be found in the following statement 'AI-driven improvements to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance would threaten the survivability of heretofore secure second-strike nuclear forces by providing technologically advanced nations with the ability to find, identify, track, and destroy their adversaries' mobile and concealed launch platforms.' Also, only option (c) can be inferred from the given passage and hence, the appropriate answer choice.
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> AI has several positive applications but the capability of AI systems to learn from experience and to perform autonomously for humans makes AI the most disruptive and self-transformative technology of the 21st century. If AI is not regulated properly, it is bound to have unmanageable implications. Imagine, for instance, the electricity supply suddenly stops while a robot is performing a surgery, and access to a doctor is lost? And what if a drone hits a human being? These questions have already confronted courts in the U.S. and Germany. All countries, including India, need to be legally prepared to face such kind of disruptive technology. <br><br> Predicting and analysing legal issues and their solutions, however, is not that simple. For instance, criminal law is going to face drastic challenges. What if an AI-based driverless car gets into an accident that causes harm to humans or damages property? Who should the courts hold liable for the same? In the U.S., there is a lot of discussion about regulation of AI. Germany is working on blemish present in it, like certain ethical rules for autonomous vehicles stipulating that human life should always have priority over property or animal life. China, Japan and Korea are following Germany in developing a law on self- driven cars. In India, NITI Aayog released a policy paper, 'National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence', in June 2018, which considered the importance of AI in different sectors. The Budget 2019 also proposed to launch a national programme on AI. While all these developments are taking place on the technological front, no comprehensive legislation to regulate this growing industry has been formulated in the country till date. <br><br> Apart from these aspects, strategists have also offered sober explorations of the future relationship between AI and nuclear weapons. Some of the most widely received musings on the issue, including a recent call for an AI- enabled "dead hand" to update America's aging nuclear command, control, and communications infrastructure, tend to obscure more than they due to an insufficient understanding of the technologies involved. An appreciation for technical detail, however, is necessary to arrive at realistic assessments of any new technology, and particularly consequential where nuclear weapons are concerned. Some have warned that advances in AI could erode the fundamental logic of nuclear deterrence by enabling counter-force attacks against heretofore concealed and mobile nuclear forces. Such secure second- strike forces are considered the backbone of effective nuclear deterrence by assuring retaliation. Were they to become vulnerable to pre-emption, nuclear weapons would lose their deterrent value. <br><br> The exponential growth of sensors and data sources across all warfighting domains has analysts today facing an overabundance of information. Some strategists warn that the same AI-infused capabilities that allow for more prompt and precise strikes against time-critical conventional targets could also undermine deterrence stability and increase the risk of nuclear use. Specifically, AI-driven improvements to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance would threaten the survivability of heretofore secure second-strike nuclear forces by providing technologically advanced nations with the ability to find, identify, track, and destroy their adversaries' mobile and concealed launch platforms. Transporter- erector launchers and ballistic missile submarines, traditionally used by nuclear powers to enhance the survivability of their deterrent forces, would be at greater risk. A country that acquired such an exquisite counter- force capability could not only hope to limit damage in case of a spiraling nuclear crisis but also negate its adversaries' nuclear deterrence "in one swift blow." Such an ability would undermine the nuclear deterrence calculus whereby the costs of imminent nuclear retaliation far outweigh any conceivable gains from aggression.
Which of the following is similar to <strong>'MUSINGS</strong>' as used in the passage?
Explanation: Musing means giving a careful thought for a long period of time <br> Contemplation means think deeply and at length. <br> Decimate means kill, destroy, or remove a large proportion of. <br> Nurture means care for and protect<br> So, going through the meaning of the given words it can be clearly seen that the correct answer choice would be option (a)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> AI has several positive applications but the capability of AI systems to learn from experience and to perform autonomously for humans makes AI the most disruptive and self-transformative technology of the 21st century. If AI is not regulated properly, it is bound to have unmanageable implications. Imagine, for instance, the electricity supply suddenly stops while a robot is performing a surgery, and access to a doctor is lost? And what if a drone hits a human being? These questions have already confronted courts in the U.S. and Germany. All countries, including India, need to be legally prepared to face such kind of disruptive technology. <br><br> Predicting and analysing legal issues and their solutions, however, is not that simple. For instance, criminal law is going to face drastic challenges. What if an AI-based driverless car gets into an accident that causes harm to humans or damages property? Who should the courts hold liable for the same? In the U.S., there is a lot of discussion about regulation of AI. Germany is working on blemish present in it, like certain ethical rules for autonomous vehicles stipulating that human life should always have priority over property or animal life. China, Japan and Korea are following Germany in developing a law on self- driven cars. In India, NITI Aayog released a policy paper, 'National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence', in June 2018, which considered the importance of AI in different sectors. The Budget 2019 also proposed to launch a national programme on AI. While all these developments are taking place on the technological front, no comprehensive legislation to regulate this growing industry has been formulated in the country till date. <br><br> Apart from these aspects, strategists have also offered sober explorations of the future relationship between AI and nuclear weapons. Some of the most widely received musings on the issue, including a recent call for an AI- enabled "dead hand" to update America's aging nuclear command, control, and communications infrastructure, tend to obscure more than they due to an insufficient understanding of the technologies involved. An appreciation for technical detail, however, is necessary to arrive at realistic assessments of any new technology, and particularly consequential where nuclear weapons are concerned. Some have warned that advances in AI could erode the fundamental logic of nuclear deterrence by enabling counter-force attacks against heretofore concealed and mobile nuclear forces. Such secure second- strike forces are considered the backbone of effective nuclear deterrence by assuring retaliation. Were they to become vulnerable to pre-emption, nuclear weapons would lose their deterrent value. <br><br> The exponential growth of sensors and data sources across all warfighting domains has analysts today facing an overabundance of information. Some strategists warn that the same AI-infused capabilities that allow for more prompt and precise strikes against time-critical conventional targets could also undermine deterrence stability and increase the risk of nuclear use. Specifically, AI-driven improvements to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance would threaten the survivability of heretofore secure second-strike nuclear forces by providing technologically advanced nations with the ability to find, identify, track, and destroy their adversaries' mobile and concealed launch platforms. Transporter- erector launchers and ballistic missile submarines, traditionally used by nuclear powers to enhance the survivability of their deterrent forces, would be at greater risk. A country that acquired such an exquisite counter- force capability could not only hope to limit damage in case of a spiraling nuclear crisis but also negate its adversaries' nuclear deterrence "in one swift blow." Such an ability would undermine the nuclear deterrence calculus whereby the costs of imminent nuclear retaliation far outweigh any conceivable gains from aggression.
No comprehensive legislation to regulate this growing industry has been formulated in the country till date' Why?
Explanation: Going through the passage no appropriate reason for absence of regulation can be stated.Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (e).
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> AI has several positive applications but the capability of AI systems to learn from experience and to perform autonomously for humans makes AI the most disruptive and self-transformative technology of the 21st century. If AI is not regulated properly, it is bound to have unmanageable implications. Imagine, for instance, the electricity supply suddenly stops while a robot is performing a surgery, and access to a doctor is lost? And what if a drone hits a human being? These questions have already confronted courts in the U.S. and Germany. All countries, including India, need to be legally prepared to face such kind of disruptive technology. <br><br> Predicting and analysing legal issues and their solutions, however, is not that simple. For instance, criminal law is going to face drastic challenges. What if an AI-based driverless car gets into an accident that causes harm to humans or damages property? Who should the courts hold liable for the same? In the U.S., there is a lot of discussion about regulation of AI. Germany is working on blemish present in it, like certain ethical rules for autonomous vehicles stipulating that human life should always have priority over property or animal life. China, Japan and Korea are following Germany in developing a law on self- driven cars. In India, NITI Aayog released a policy paper, 'National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence', in June 2018, which considered the importance of AI in different sectors. The Budget 2019 also proposed to launch a national programme on AI. While all these developments are taking place on the technological front, no comprehensive legislation to regulate this growing industry has been formulated in the country till date. <br><br> Apart from these aspects, strategists have also offered sober explorations of the future relationship between AI and nuclear weapons. Some of the most widely received musings on the issue, including a recent call for an AI- enabled "dead hand" to update America's aging nuclear command, control, and communications infrastructure, tend to obscure more than they due to an insufficient understanding of the technologies involved. An appreciation for technical detail, however, is necessary to arrive at realistic assessments of any new technology, and particularly consequential where nuclear weapons are concerned. Some have warned that advances in AI could erode the fundamental logic of nuclear deterrence by enabling counter-force attacks against heretofore concealed and mobile nuclear forces. Such secure second- strike forces are considered the backbone of effective nuclear deterrence by assuring retaliation. Were they to become vulnerable to pre-emption, nuclear weapons would lose their deterrent value. <br><br> The exponential growth of sensors and data sources across all warfighting domains has analysts today facing an overabundance of information. Some strategists warn that the same AI-infused capabilities that allow for more prompt and precise strikes against time-critical conventional targets could also undermine deterrence stability and increase the risk of nuclear use. Specifically, AI-driven improvements to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance would threaten the survivability of heretofore secure second-strike nuclear forces by providing technologically advanced nations with the ability to find, identify, track, and destroy their adversaries' mobile and concealed launch platforms. Transporter- erector launchers and ballistic missile submarines, traditionally used by nuclear powers to enhance the survivability of their deterrent forces, would be at greater risk. A country that acquired such an exquisite counter- force capability could not only hope to limit damage in case of a spiraling nuclear crisis but also negate its adversaries' nuclear deterrence "in one swift blow." Such an ability would undermine the nuclear deterrence calculus whereby the costs of imminent nuclear retaliation far outweigh any conceivable gains from aggression.
Select appropriate filler for the blank given in the passage.
Explanation: Discard means a thing rejected as no longer useful or desirable.<br> Flout means openly disregard<br> Embellish means make (a statement or story) more interesting by adding extra details that are often untrue<br> Illuminate means help to clarify or explain Going through the given sentence and the meaning of the given words it can be clearly seen that the correct answer choice would be option (d)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> AI has several positive applications but the capability of AI systems to learn from experience and to perform autonomously for humans makes AI the most disruptive and self-transformative technology of the 21st century. If AI is not regulated properly, it is bound to have unmanageable implications. Imagine, for instance, the electricity supply suddenly stops while a robot is performing a surgery, and access to a doctor is lost? And what if a drone hits a human being? These questions have already confronted courts in the U.S. and Germany. All countries, including India, need to be legally prepared to face such kind of disruptive technology. <br><br> Predicting and analysing legal issues and their solutions, however, is not that simple. For instance, criminal law is going to face drastic challenges. What if an AI-based driverless car gets into an accident that causes harm to humans or damages property? Who should the courts hold liable for the same? In the U.S., there is a lot of discussion about regulation of AI. Germany is working on blemish present in it, like certain ethical rules for autonomous vehicles stipulating that human life should always have priority over property or animal life. China, Japan and Korea are following Germany in developing a law on self- driven cars. In India, NITI Aayog released a policy paper, 'National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence', in June 2018, which considered the importance of AI in different sectors. The Budget 2019 also proposed to launch a national programme on AI. While all these developments are taking place on the technological front, no comprehensive legislation to regulate this growing industry has been formulated in the country till date. <br><br> Apart from these aspects, strategists have also offered sober explorations of the future relationship between AI and nuclear weapons. Some of the most widely received musings on the issue, including a recent call for an AI- enabled "dead hand" to update America's aging nuclear command, control, and communications infrastructure, tend to obscure more than they due to an insufficient understanding of the technologies involved. An appreciation for technical detail, however, is necessary to arrive at realistic assessments of any new technology, and particularly consequential where nuclear weapons are concerned. Some have warned that advances in AI could erode the fundamental logic of nuclear deterrence by enabling counter-force attacks against heretofore concealed and mobile nuclear forces. Such secure second- strike forces are considered the backbone of effective nuclear deterrence by assuring retaliation. Were they to become vulnerable to pre-emption, nuclear weapons would lose their deterrent value. <br><br> The exponential growth of sensors and data sources across all warfighting domains has analysts today facing an overabundance of information. Some strategists warn that the same AI-infused capabilities that allow for more prompt and precise strikes against time-critical conventional targets could also undermine deterrence stability and increase the risk of nuclear use. Specifically, AI-driven improvements to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance would threaten the survivability of heretofore secure second-strike nuclear forces by providing technologically advanced nations with the ability to find, identify, track, and destroy their adversaries' mobile and concealed launch platforms. Transporter- erector launchers and ballistic missile submarines, traditionally used by nuclear powers to enhance the survivability of their deterrent forces, would be at greater risk. A country that acquired such an exquisite counter- force capability could not only hope to limit damage in case of a spiraling nuclear crisis but also negate its adversaries' nuclear deterrence "in one swift blow." Such an ability would undermine the nuclear deterrence calculus whereby the costs of imminent nuclear retaliation far outweigh any conceivable gains from aggression.
Which of the following suggestions regarding improvement of the AI have been suggested in the passage?
Explanation: From the given options, only (b) is mentioned in the passage. Evidence in support of the given argument can be found from the following statement 'Germany is working on blemish present in it, like certain ethical rules for autonomous vehicles stipulating that human life should always have priority over property or animal life.' From the given statement option (b) can be inferred clearly and hence the correct answer choice would be option (b).
In the following questions a sentence is provided which is divided in different parts. One of these parts is highlighted and is free from grammatical error. Remaining parts may or may not be grammatically or contextually correct. Choose the letter corresponding to the correct part as your answer.
Noting Kathak exponent Manjari Chaturvedi (A)/is in for a shock when her <strong>(B)/qawwali performance was stopped midway</strong>/ by officials of the Uttar Pradesh government during (C)/a official cultural programme at a Lucknow (D)
Explanation: In part (A), usage of 'noting' is incorrect instead it should be 'noted' which means well known; famous. In part (B), use of 'is' is incorrect instead it should be 'was' as the given sentence is in past tense as can be seen from the usage of 'was' in the highlighted part. In part (D), usage of article 'a' is incorrect instead it should be 'an'. So, only part (C) is free from any grammatical error. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (d)
In the following questions a sentence is provided which is divided in different parts. One of these parts is highlighted and is free from grammatical error. Remaining parts may or may not be grammatically or contextually correct. Choose the letter corresponding to the correct part as your answer.
In a fortnight, about 30 peoples will (A)/join the National Cyber Forensic Lab to<strong> (B)/assist security agencies in preventing</strong>,/ containing and investigate complex (C)/cybercrimes along the country(D)
Explanation: In part (A), use of 'peoples' is incorrect because 'people' has both singular and plural sense in it, so there is no need to add 's' to make it plural. In part (C), instead of 'investigate' is should be 'investigating' as per the rule of parallelism and in part (D), instead of 'along' it should be 'around' the country. So, only part (B) is free from any error. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (c)
In the following questions a sentence is provided which is divided in different parts. One of these parts is highlighted and is free from grammatical error. Remaining parts may or may not be grammatically or contextually correct. Choose the letter corresponding to the correct part as your answer.
The fourth edition of 'The Death Penalty in India: Annual Statistics' (A)/published by Project 39A of NLU-Delhi said <strong> (B)/the number of death sentences awarded/</strong> for murders involving sexual offences(C)/ in 2019 was at the highest in four years(D)
Explanation: There is no grammatical error in the given sentence. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (e).
In the following questions a sentence is provided which is divided in different parts. One of these parts is highlighted and is free from grammatical error. Remaining parts may or may not be grammatically or contextually correct. Choose the letter corresponding to the correct part as your answer.
The NGT have warned that local <strong> (A)/ bodies will be liable to pay</strong>/ a compensation of Rs. 1 millions per month (B)/for a population of above 1 million if there was (C)/continued failure to treated generated waste. (D)
Explanation: In part (A), instead of 'have' it should be 'has' because 'NGT' is singular. In part (B), instead of 'millions' we should use 'million' because we don't add 's' when we given exact number and in part (D), instead of 'treated' it should be 'treat'. So, only part (C) is free from error. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (d).
In the following questions a sentence is provided which is divided in different parts. One of these parts is highlighted and is free from grammatical error. Remaining parts may or may not be grammatically or contextually correct. Choose the letter corresponding to the correct part as your answer.
Under the NDPS Act, if there was prior(A)/ information about the recovery of narcotic drugs(B)/ or psychotropic substances to any person(C)/ the power of arrest such a person<strong> (D)/ is not vested with the police officer</strong>.
Explanation: In part (A), instead of 'was' it should be 'is' as the given sentence is in present tense as can be seen from the highlighted part. In part (C), instead of 'to' it should be 'from' and in part (D), instead of 'of' it should be 'to'. So, only (B) is free from any error. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (c)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> The sweetest victory is the one that's most difficult. The one that requires you to reach down deep inside, to fight with everything you've got, to be willing to leave everything out there on the battlefield-without knowing, until that do-or-die moment, if your heroic effort will be enough. Society doesn't reward defeat, and you won't find many failures documented in history books. The exceptions are those failures that become steppingstones to later success. Such is the case with Thomas Edison, whose most memorable invention was the light bulb, which purportedly took him 1,000 tries before he developed a successful prototype. "How did it feel to fail 1,000 times?" a reporter asked. "I didn't fail 1,000 times," Edison responded. "The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps." <br><br> Unlike Edison, many of us avoid the prospect of failure. In fact, we're so focused on not failing that we don't aim for success, settling instead for a life of . When we do make missteps, we <strong>gloss</strong> over them, selectively editing out the miscalculations or mistakes in our life's résumé. "Failure is not an option," NASA flight controller Jerry C. Bostick reportedly stated during the mission to bring the damaged Apollo 13 back to Earth, and that phrase has been etched into the collective memory ever since. To many in our success-driven society, failure isn't just considered a non-option-it's deemed a deficiency, says Kathryn Schulz, author of Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error. "Of all the things we are wrong about, this idea of error might well top the list," Schulz says. "It is our meta-mistake: We are wrong about what it means to be wrong. Far from being a sign of intellectual inferiority, the capacity to err is crucial to human cognition." <br><br> When we take a closer look at the great thinkers throughout history, a willingness to take on failure isn't a new or extraordinary thought at all. From the likes of Augustine, Darwin and Freud to the business mavericks and sports legends of today, failure is as powerful a tool as any in reaching great success. "Failure and defeat are life's greatest teachers [but] sadly, most people, and particularly conservative corporate cultures, don't want to go there," says Ralph Heath, managing partner of Synergy Leadership Group and author of Celebrating Failure: The Power of Taking Risks, Making Mistakes and Thinking Big. However, in today's post-recession economy, some employers are no longer shying away from failure-they're embracing it. According to a recent article in BusinessWeek, many companies are deliberately seeking out those with track records reflecting both failure and success, believing that those who have been in the trenches, survived battle and come out on the other side have irreplaceable experience and perseverance. <br><br> When the rewards of success are great, embracing possible failure is key to taking on a variety of challenges, whether you're reinventing yourself by starting a new business or allowing yourself to trust another person to build a deeper relationship. "To achieve any worthy goal, you must take risks," says writer and speaker John C. Maxwell. "One of the biggest secrets to success is operating inside your strength zone but outside of your comfort zone," Heath says. Although you might fail incredibly, you might succeed incredibly-and that's why incredible risk and courage are requisite. Either way, you'll learn more than ever about your strengths, talents and resolve, and you'll strengthen your will for the next challenge. If this sounds like dangerous territory, it can be. But there are ways to ease into this fearless mindset.
As per the passage, what is common in all of the struggles which are later documented in the books? <br> (i) Efforts made throughout the struggles<br> (ii) Never give up attitude<br> (iii) Success at the end of their journey
Explanation: Evidence in support of the given answer can be found in the last line of the first paragraph in which it is stated 'Society doesn't reward defeat, and you won't find many failures documented in history books.' From the given statement it can be clearly seen that the world will only appreciate your efforts if you achieve success at the end or the efforts lead to success. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (b)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> The sweetest victory is the one that's most difficult. The one that requires you to reach down deep inside, to fight with everything you've got, to be willing to leave everything out there on the battlefield-without knowing, until that do-or-die moment, if your heroic effort will be enough. Society doesn't reward defeat, and you won't find many failures documented in history books. The exceptions are those failures that become steppingstones to later success. Such is the case with Thomas Edison, whose most memorable invention was the light bulb, which purportedly took him 1,000 tries before he developed a successful prototype. "How did it feel to fail 1,000 times?" a reporter asked. "I didn't fail 1,000 times," Edison responded. "The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps." <br><br> Unlike Edison, many of us avoid the prospect of failure. In fact, we're so focused on not failing that we don't aim for success, settling instead for a life of . When we do make missteps, we <strong>gloss</strong> over them, selectively editing out the miscalculations or mistakes in our life's résumé. "Failure is not an option," NASA flight controller Jerry C. Bostick reportedly stated during the mission to bring the damaged Apollo 13 back to Earth, and that phrase has been etched into the collective memory ever since. To many in our success-driven society, failure isn't just considered a non-option-it's deemed a deficiency, says Kathryn Schulz, author of Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error. "Of all the things we are wrong about, this idea of error might well top the list," Schulz says. "It is our meta-mistake: We are wrong about what it means to be wrong. Far from being a sign of intellectual inferiority, the capacity to err is crucial to human cognition." <br><br> When we take a closer look at the great thinkers throughout history, a willingness to take on failure isn't a new or extraordinary thought at all. From the likes of Augustine, Darwin and Freud to the business mavericks and sports legends of today, failure is as powerful a tool as any in reaching great success. "Failure and defeat are life's greatest teachers [but] sadly, most people, and particularly conservative corporate cultures, don't want to go there," says Ralph Heath, managing partner of Synergy Leadership Group and author of Celebrating Failure: The Power of Taking Risks, Making Mistakes and Thinking Big. However, in today's post-recession economy, some employers are no longer shying away from failure-they're embracing it. According to a recent article in BusinessWeek, many companies are deliberately seeking out those with track records reflecting both failure and success, believing that those who have been in the trenches, survived battle and come out on the other side have irreplaceable experience and perseverance. <br><br> When the rewards of success are great, embracing possible failure is key to taking on a variety of challenges, whether you're reinventing yourself by starting a new business or allowing yourself to trust another person to build a deeper relationship. "To achieve any worthy goal, you must take risks," says writer and speaker John C. Maxwell. "One of the biggest secrets to success is operating inside your strength zone but outside of your comfort zone," Heath says. Although you might fail incredibly, you might succeed incredibly-and that's why incredible risk and courage are requisite. Either way, you'll learn more than ever about your strengths, talents and resolve, and you'll strengthen your will for the next challenge. If this sounds like dangerous territory, it can be. But there are ways to ease into this fearless mindset.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are not true in context of the given passage?
Explanation: From the given statements, only option (b) is incorrect. Given argument can be justified from the following sentence from the passage "To achieve any worthy goal, you must take risks," says writer and speaker John C. Maxwell. Remaining options are true as per the passage. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (b)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> The sweetest victory is the one that's most difficult. The one that requires you to reach down deep inside, to fight with everything you've got, to be willing to leave everything out there on the battlefield-without knowing, until that do-or-die moment, if your heroic effort will be enough. Society doesn't reward defeat, and you won't find many failures documented in history books. The exceptions are those failures that become steppingstones to later success. Such is the case with Thomas Edison, whose most memorable invention was the light bulb, which purportedly took him 1,000 tries before he developed a successful prototype. "How did it feel to fail 1,000 times?" a reporter asked. "I didn't fail 1,000 times," Edison responded. "The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps." <br><br> Unlike Edison, many of us avoid the prospect of failure. In fact, we're so focused on not failing that we don't aim for success, settling instead for a life of . When we do make missteps, we <strong>gloss</strong> over them, selectively editing out the miscalculations or mistakes in our life's résumé. "Failure is not an option," NASA flight controller Jerry C. Bostick reportedly stated during the mission to bring the damaged Apollo 13 back to Earth, and that phrase has been etched into the collective memory ever since. To many in our success-driven society, failure isn't just considered a non-option-it's deemed a deficiency, says Kathryn Schulz, author of Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error. "Of all the things we are wrong about, this idea of error might well top the list," Schulz says. "It is our meta-mistake: We are wrong about what it means to be wrong. Far from being a sign of intellectual inferiority, the capacity to err is crucial to human cognition." <br><br> When we take a closer look at the great thinkers throughout history, a willingness to take on failure isn't a new or extraordinary thought at all. From the likes of Augustine, Darwin and Freud to the business mavericks and sports legends of today, failure is as powerful a tool as any in reaching great success. "Failure and defeat are life's greatest teachers [but] sadly, most people, and particularly conservative corporate cultures, don't want to go there," says Ralph Heath, managing partner of Synergy Leadership Group and author of Celebrating Failure: The Power of Taking Risks, Making Mistakes and Thinking Big. However, in today's post-recession economy, some employers are no longer shying away from failure-they're embracing it. According to a recent article in BusinessWeek, many companies are deliberately seeking out those with track records reflecting both failure and success, believing that those who have been in the trenches, survived battle and come out on the other side have irreplaceable experience and perseverance. <br><br> When the rewards of success are great, embracing possible failure is key to taking on a variety of challenges, whether you're reinventing yourself by starting a new business or allowing yourself to trust another person to build a deeper relationship. "To achieve any worthy goal, you must take risks," says writer and speaker John C. Maxwell. "One of the biggest secrets to success is operating inside your strength zone but outside of your comfort zone," Heath says. Although you might fail incredibly, you might succeed incredibly-and that's why incredible risk and courage are requisite. Either way, you'll learn more than ever about your strengths, talents and resolve, and you'll strengthen your will for the next challenge. If this sounds like dangerous territory, it can be. But there are ways to ease into this fearless mindset.
Which of the following best describe the attitude of Thomas Edison as can be inferred from the second paragraph of the given passage?
Explanation: Distressed means suffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. <br> Sedulous means showing dedication and diligence. <br> Tense means unable to relax because of nervousness<br> Indifferent means having no particular interest or sympathy<br> So, going through the meaning of the given words it can be clearly seen that the appropriate answer choice would be option (b)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> The sweetest victory is the one that's most difficult. The one that requires you to reach down deep inside, to fight with everything you've got, to be willing to leave everything out there on the battlefield-without knowing, until that do-or-die moment, if your heroic effort will be enough. Society doesn't reward defeat, and you won't find many failures documented in history books. The exceptions are those failures that become steppingstones to later success. Such is the case with Thomas Edison, whose most memorable invention was the light bulb, which purportedly took him 1,000 tries before he developed a successful prototype. "How did it feel to fail 1,000 times?" a reporter asked. "I didn't fail 1,000 times," Edison responded. "The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps." <br><br> Unlike Edison, many of us avoid the prospect of failure. In fact, we're so focused on not failing that we don't aim for success, settling instead for a life of . When we do make missteps, we <strong>gloss</strong> over them, selectively editing out the miscalculations or mistakes in our life's résumé. "Failure is not an option," NASA flight controller Jerry C. Bostick reportedly stated during the mission to bring the damaged Apollo 13 back to Earth, and that phrase has been etched into the collective memory ever since. To many in our success-driven society, failure isn't just considered a non-option-it's deemed a deficiency, says Kathryn Schulz, author of Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error. "Of all the things we are wrong about, this idea of error might well top the list," Schulz says. "It is our meta-mistake: We are wrong about what it means to be wrong. Far from being a sign of intellectual inferiority, the capacity to err is crucial to human cognition." <br><br> When we take a closer look at the great thinkers throughout history, a willingness to take on failure isn't a new or extraordinary thought at all. From the likes of Augustine, Darwin and Freud to the business mavericks and sports legends of today, failure is as powerful a tool as any in reaching great success. "Failure and defeat are life's greatest teachers [but] sadly, most people, and particularly conservative corporate cultures, don't want to go there," says Ralph Heath, managing partner of Synergy Leadership Group and author of Celebrating Failure: The Power of Taking Risks, Making Mistakes and Thinking Big. However, in today's post-recession economy, some employers are no longer shying away from failure-they're embracing it. According to a recent article in BusinessWeek, many companies are deliberately seeking out those with track records reflecting both failure and success, believing that those who have been in the trenches, survived battle and come out on the other side have irreplaceable experience and perseverance. <br><br> When the rewards of success are great, embracing possible failure is key to taking on a variety of challenges, whether you're reinventing yourself by starting a new business or allowing yourself to trust another person to build a deeper relationship. "To achieve any worthy goal, you must take risks," says writer and speaker John C. Maxwell. "One of the biggest secrets to success is operating inside your strength zone but outside of your comfort zone," Heath says. Although you might fail incredibly, you might succeed incredibly-and that's why incredible risk and courage are requisite. Either way, you'll learn more than ever about your strengths, talents and resolve, and you'll strengthen your will for the next challenge. If this sounds like dangerous territory, it can be. But there are ways to ease into this fearless mindset.
Which of the following statement(s) can be inferred from the given passage?
Explanation: Evidence in support of the given argument can be found from the following statement 'However, in today's post-recession economy, some employers are no longer shying away from failure-they're embracing it.' Also, there are inadequate facts present to justify the remaining options. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (c)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> The sweetest victory is the one that's most difficult. The one that requires you to reach down deep inside, to fight with everything you've got, to be willing to leave everything out there on the battlefield-without knowing, until that do-or-die moment, if your heroic effort will be enough. Society doesn't reward defeat, and you won't find many failures documented in history books. The exceptions are those failures that become steppingstones to later success. Such is the case with Thomas Edison, whose most memorable invention was the light bulb, which purportedly took him 1,000 tries before he developed a successful prototype. "How did it feel to fail 1,000 times?" a reporter asked. "I didn't fail 1,000 times," Edison responded. "The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps." <br><br> Unlike Edison, many of us avoid the prospect of failure. In fact, we're so focused on not failing that we don't aim for success, settling instead for a life of . When we do make missteps, we <strong>gloss</strong> over them, selectively editing out the miscalculations or mistakes in our life's résumé. "Failure is not an option," NASA flight controller Jerry C. Bostick reportedly stated during the mission to bring the damaged Apollo 13 back to Earth, and that phrase has been etched into the collective memory ever since. To many in our success-driven society, failure isn't just considered a non-option-it's deemed a deficiency, says Kathryn Schulz, author of Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error. "Of all the things we are wrong about, this idea of error might well top the list," Schulz says. "It is our meta-mistake: We are wrong about what it means to be wrong. Far from being a sign of intellectual inferiority, the capacity to err is crucial to human cognition." <br><br> When we take a closer look at the great thinkers throughout history, a willingness to take on failure isn't a new or extraordinary thought at all. From the likes of Augustine, Darwin and Freud to the business mavericks and sports legends of today, failure is as powerful a tool as any in reaching great success. "Failure and defeat are life's greatest teachers [but] sadly, most people, and particularly conservative corporate cultures, don't want to go there," says Ralph Heath, managing partner of Synergy Leadership Group and author of Celebrating Failure: The Power of Taking Risks, Making Mistakes and Thinking Big. However, in today's post-recession economy, some employers are no longer shying away from failure-they're embracing it. According to a recent article in BusinessWeek, many companies are deliberately seeking out those with track records reflecting both failure and success, believing that those who have been in the trenches, survived battle and come out on the other side have irreplaceable experience and perseverance. <br><br> When the rewards of success are great, embracing possible failure is key to taking on a variety of challenges, whether you're reinventing yourself by starting a new business or allowing yourself to trust another person to build a deeper relationship. "To achieve any worthy goal, you must take risks," says writer and speaker John C. Maxwell. "One of the biggest secrets to success is operating inside your strength zone but outside of your comfort zone," Heath says. Although you might fail incredibly, you might succeed incredibly-and that's why incredible risk and courage are requisite. Either way, you'll learn more than ever about your strengths, talents and resolve, and you'll strengthen your will for the next challenge. If this sounds like dangerous territory, it can be. But there are ways to ease into this fearless mindset.
Select appropriate filler for the blank given in the passage.
Explanation: Taking hint from the contrasting structure of the sentence it can be clearly seen that the correct filler for the given blank should be 'mediocrity'. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (c)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> The sweetest victory is the one that's most difficult. The one that requires you to reach down deep inside, to fight with everything you've got, to be willing to leave everything out there on the battlefield-without knowing, until that do-or-die moment, if your heroic effort will be enough. Society doesn't reward defeat, and you won't find many failures documented in history books. The exceptions are those failures that become steppingstones to later success. Such is the case with Thomas Edison, whose most memorable invention was the light bulb, which purportedly took him 1,000 tries before he developed a successful prototype. "How did it feel to fail 1,000 times?" a reporter asked. "I didn't fail 1,000 times," Edison responded. "The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps." <br><br> Unlike Edison, many of us avoid the prospect of failure. In fact, we're so focused on not failing that we don't aim for success, settling instead for a life of . When we do make missteps, we <strong>gloss</strong> over them, selectively editing out the miscalculations or mistakes in our life's résumé. "Failure is not an option," NASA flight controller Jerry C. Bostick reportedly stated during the mission to bring the damaged Apollo 13 back to Earth, and that phrase has been etched into the collective memory ever since. To many in our success-driven society, failure isn't just considered a non-option-it's deemed a deficiency, says Kathryn Schulz, author of Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error. "Of all the things we are wrong about, this idea of error might well top the list," Schulz says. "It is our meta-mistake: We are wrong about what it means to be wrong. Far from being a sign of intellectual inferiority, the capacity to err is crucial to human cognition." <br><br> When we take a closer look at the great thinkers throughout history, a willingness to take on failure isn't a new or extraordinary thought at all. From the likes of Augustine, Darwin and Freud to the business mavericks and sports legends of today, failure is as powerful a tool as any in reaching great success. "Failure and defeat are life's greatest teachers [but] sadly, most people, and particularly conservative corporate cultures, don't want to go there," says Ralph Heath, managing partner of Synergy Leadership Group and author of Celebrating Failure: The Power of Taking Risks, Making Mistakes and Thinking Big. However, in today's post-recession economy, some employers are no longer shying away from failure-they're embracing it. According to a recent article in BusinessWeek, many companies are deliberately seeking out those with track records reflecting both failure and success, believing that those who have been in the trenches, survived battle and come out on the other side have irreplaceable experience and perseverance. <br><br> When the rewards of success are great, embracing possible failure is key to taking on a variety of challenges, whether you're reinventing yourself by starting a new business or allowing yourself to trust another person to build a deeper relationship. "To achieve any worthy goal, you must take risks," says writer and speaker John C. Maxwell. "One of the biggest secrets to success is operating inside your strength zone but outside of your comfort zone," Heath says. Although you might fail incredibly, you might succeed incredibly-and that's why incredible risk and courage are requisite. Either way, you'll learn more than ever about your strengths, talents and resolve, and you'll strengthen your will for the next challenge. If this sounds like dangerous territory, it can be. But there are ways to ease into this fearless mindset.
Which of the following is opposite in meaning to '<strong>GLOSS</strong>' as used in the passage?
Explanation: Gloss means try to conceal or disguise (something unfavourable) by treating it briefly or representing it misleadingly. <br> Unveil means show or announce publicly for the first time<br> Façade means a deceptive outward appearance. Shimmer means shine with a soft, slightly wavering light. <br> Conceal means prevent (something) from being known<br> Going through the meaning of the given words it can be clearly seen that the appropriate answer would be option (d)
In the following questions, a paragraph is given which is provided with some blanks. These blanks have to be filled by one word from the options provided below. Choose the option which fills all the blanks without inducing any grammatical or contextual error.
We are witnessing unprecedented_____in India. Such_____are the hallmark of a free, democratic society, whose logic demands that the voice of the people be heard by those in power and decisions be reached after proper discussion and consultation.
Explanation: Fastening means a device that closes or secures something<br> Going through the meaning of the given words and taking hint from the use of helping verb 'are' after second blank, the appropriate filler for the given blank to make the given sentences both grammatically and contextually correct would be option (b)
In the following questions, a paragraph is given which is provided with some blanks. These blanks have to be filled by one word from the options provided below. Choose the option which fills all the blanks without inducing any grammatical or contextual error.
There could be more bad news on the _________ front which saw a five-year high of 7.35% in December. The report from SBI said core _________could rise further on the back of telecom price increase and a larger increase could push headline __________closer to 8%.
Explanation: From the given options, only 'inflation' can fit all the blanks to make grammatically and contextually meaningful sentences. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (d)
In the following questions, a paragraph is given which is provided with some blanks. These blanks have to be filled by one word from the options provided below. Choose the option which fills all the blanks without inducing any grammatical or contextual error.
A bag containing a/an __________ placed near a ticket counter at the Mangaluru International Airport, triggered alarm on Monday morning. The bag was later removed and the_______defused through controlled explosion in an open area one kilometre away.
Explanation: From the given options, only 'explosive' can be used to fill the given blanks to make the given sentences both grammatically as well as contextually meaningful. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (c)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> Coffee first arrived in Europe from the Muslim world during the 17th century. It was amazing and it amazed, with an exoticness that charmed Europeans, its stimulating effect and the fact that it made a welcome change from traditional alcoholic beverages. Establishments serving coffee began to open, providing an environment for wonderful social, cultural and political exchange and, within a century, coffee had become part of everyday life. <br><br> It is not known exactly when coffee as a drink was discovered. However, we do know that the coffee plant originated in Ethiopia, where coffee beans were consumed either as a paste or as a drink, for their medicinal properties. The shrub was introduced to Yemen around the 14th century and it was then that the first coffee plantations were created. Muslim mystics and pilgrims appreciated coffee for its energising powers, so it travelled to Mecca. From that moment onwards, its success became unstoppable, bowling over Cairo, the Middle East and Constantinople, before arriving in Europe in the early 17th century. As expected, this new drink would come up against a few opponents. Religious clerics were suspicious and asked Pope Clement VIII to taste it. He allegedly declared that it would be a sin if only unbelievers were allowed to enjoy such a delicious drink. Like the pope, the privileged classes were charmed by coffee and quickly <strong>embraced</strong> its exoticism; 'turqueries' were particularly fashionable at that time. Intellectuals appreciated it for its ability to help one stay alert and to think clearly. Unlike chocolate, which remained a luxury for the privileged for a long time, coffee, which was less-expensive, was adopted by all levels of society and welcomed into homes during the 19th century. A morning cup of coffee gradually replaced traditional broths or soups and became established as a great classic. <br><br> The arrival of coffee was accompanied by a new trend as establishments serving coffee, just like the ones that existed in Constantinople and in Cairo, began to open all over Europe. They soon became meeting places, where people from a variety of backgrounds could get together, discuss and exchange ideas, without becoming intoxicated. In Paris, for example, Le Procope became a meeting place for artists and intellectuals - Montesquieu and Diderot were regular customers. The freedom of speech and the spirit of revolt which sometimes reigned in these establishments did not go unnoticed by the authorities. In London, cafés came to be considered dangerous and, in 1676, Charles II ordered their closure. However, as a result of public pressure, they reopened just a few days later. <br><br> What we call the coffee bean is actually more like a seed or pit it grows inside a thin-fleshed fruit not unlike a cherry, which ripens about nine months after the coffee plant flowers. In order to prepare the beans for roasting, they must first be removed from this outer casing using one of several techniques-a "washed," a "pulp natural," or a "natural" method-which may vary based on factors like regional climate, tradition, and the coffee's intended flavor profile. This can be a very tricky part of the life cycle of a coffee bean, as even the highest-quality crop can quickly be ______ by mold, over-drying, inattentiveness, bad weather, or pest infestation.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are false in context of the given passage?
Explanation: From the given options, statement in option (d) is incorrect. Evidence supporting given argument can be found in the following sentences 'The shrub was introduced to Yemen around the 14th century and it was then that the first coffee plantations were created. Muslim mystics and pilgrims appreciated coffee for its energising powers, so it travelled to Mecca. From that moment onwards, its success became unstoppable, bowling over Cairo, the MiddleEast and Constantinople, before arriving in Europe in the early 17th century.' Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (d)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> Coffee first arrived in Europe from the Muslim world during the 17th century. It was amazing and it amazed, with an exoticness that charmed Europeans, its stimulating effect and the fact that it made a welcome change from traditional alcoholic beverages. Establishments serving coffee began to open, providing an environment for wonderful social, cultural and political exchange and, within a century, coffee had become part of everyday life. <br><br> It is not known exactly when coffee as a drink was discovered. However, we do know that the coffee plant originated in Ethiopia, where coffee beans were consumed either as a paste or as a drink, for their medicinal properties. The shrub was introduced to Yemen around the 14th century and it was then that the first coffee plantations were created. Muslim mystics and pilgrims appreciated coffee for its energising powers, so it travelled to Mecca. From that moment onwards, its success became unstoppable, bowling over Cairo, the Middle East and Constantinople, before arriving in Europe in the early 17th century. As expected, this new drink would come up against a few opponents. Religious clerics were suspicious and asked Pope Clement VIII to taste it. He allegedly declared that it would be a sin if only unbelievers were allowed to enjoy such a delicious drink. Like the pope, the privileged classes were charmed by coffee and quickly <strong>embraced</strong> its exoticism; 'turqueries' were particularly fashionable at that time. Intellectuals appreciated it for its ability to help one stay alert and to think clearly. Unlike chocolate, which remained a luxury for the privileged for a long time, coffee, which was less-expensive, was adopted by all levels of society and welcomed into homes during the 19th century. A morning cup of coffee gradually replaced traditional broths or soups and became established as a great classic. <br><br> The arrival of coffee was accompanied by a new trend as establishments serving coffee, just like the ones that existed in Constantinople and in Cairo, began to open all over Europe. They soon became meeting places, where people from a variety of backgrounds could get together, discuss and exchange ideas, without becoming intoxicated. In Paris, for example, Le Procope became a meeting place for artists and intellectuals - Montesquieu and Diderot were regular customers. The freedom of speech and the spirit of revolt which sometimes reigned in these establishments did not go unnoticed by the authorities. In London, cafés came to be considered dangerous and, in 1676, Charles II ordered their closure. However, as a result of public pressure, they reopened just a few days later. <br><br> What we call the coffee bean is actually more like a seed or pit it grows inside a thin-fleshed fruit not unlike a cherry, which ripens about nine months after the coffee plant flowers. In order to prepare the beans for roasting, they must first be removed from this outer casing using one of several techniques-a "washed," a "pulp natural," or a "natural" method-which may vary based on factors like regional climate, tradition, and the coffee's intended flavor profile. This can be a very tricky part of the life cycle of a coffee bean, as even the highest-quality crop can quickly be ______ by mold, over-drying, inattentiveness, bad weather, or pest infestation.
Which of the following is similar in meaning to the word '<strong>EMBRACED</strong>' as used in the passage?
Explanation: From the given options, only 'espouse' is similar in meaning to the given word, remaining are its antonym. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (b)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> Coffee first arrived in Europe from the Muslim world during the 17th century. It was amazing and it amazed, with an exoticness that charmed Europeans, its stimulating effect and the fact that it made a welcome change from traditional alcoholic beverages. Establishments serving coffee began to open, providing an environment for wonderful social, cultural and political exchange and, within a century, coffee had become part of everyday life. <br><br> It is not known exactly when coffee as a drink was discovered. However, we do know that the coffee plant originated in Ethiopia, where coffee beans were consumed either as a paste or as a drink, for their medicinal properties. The shrub was introduced to Yemen around the 14th century and it was then that the first coffee plantations were created. Muslim mystics and pilgrims appreciated coffee for its energising powers, so it travelled to Mecca. From that moment onwards, its success became unstoppable, bowling over Cairo, the Middle East and Constantinople, before arriving in Europe in the early 17th century. As expected, this new drink would come up against a few opponents. Religious clerics were suspicious and asked Pope Clement VIII to taste it. He allegedly declared that it would be a sin if only unbelievers were allowed to enjoy such a delicious drink. Like the pope, the privileged classes were charmed by coffee and quickly <strong>embraced</strong> its exoticism; 'turqueries' were particularly fashionable at that time. Intellectuals appreciated it for its ability to help one stay alert and to think clearly. Unlike chocolate, which remained a luxury for the privileged for a long time, coffee, which was less-expensive, was adopted by all levels of society and welcomed into homes during the 19th century. A morning cup of coffee gradually replaced traditional broths or soups and became established as a great classic. <br><br> The arrival of coffee was accompanied by a new trend as establishments serving coffee, just like the ones that existed in Constantinople and in Cairo, began to open all over Europe. They soon became meeting places, where people from a variety of backgrounds could get together, discuss and exchange ideas, without becoming intoxicated. In Paris, for example, Le Procope became a meeting place for artists and intellectuals - Montesquieu and Diderot were regular customers. The freedom of speech and the spirit of revolt which sometimes reigned in these establishments did not go unnoticed by the authorities. In London, cafés came to be considered dangerous and, in 1676, Charles II ordered their closure. However, as a result of public pressure, they reopened just a few days later. <br><br> What we call the coffee bean is actually more like a seed or pit it grows inside a thin-fleshed fruit not unlike a cherry, which ripens about nine months after the coffee plant flowers. In order to prepare the beans for roasting, they must first be removed from this outer casing using one of several techniques-a "washed," a "pulp natural," or a "natural" method-which may vary based on factors like regional climate, tradition, and the coffee's intended flavor profile. This can be a very tricky part of the life cycle of a coffee bean, as even the highest-quality crop can quickly be ______ by mold, over-drying, inattentiveness, bad weather, or pest infestation.
Which of the following merits of the coffee have been mentioned in the passage? <br> (i) Energizing affects<br> (ii) Increased alertness<br> (iii) improved ability to think clearly
Explanation: All of the given advantages of the coffee have been mentioned in the passage as can be seen from the following statement 'Muslim mystics and pilgrims appreciated coffee for its energising powers, so it travelled to Mecca. Intellectuals appreciated it for its ability to help one stay alert and to think clearly.' Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (e)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> Coffee first arrived in Europe from the Muslim world during the 17th century. It was amazing and it amazed, with an exoticness that charmed Europeans, its stimulating effect and the fact that it made a welcome change from traditional alcoholic beverages. Establishments serving coffee began to open, providing an environment for wonderful social, cultural and political exchange and, within a century, coffee had become part of everyday life. <br><br> It is not known exactly when coffee as a drink was discovered. However, we do know that the coffee plant originated in Ethiopia, where coffee beans were consumed either as a paste or as a drink, for their medicinal properties. The shrub was introduced to Yemen around the 14th century and it was then that the first coffee plantations were created. Muslim mystics and pilgrims appreciated coffee for its energising powers, so it travelled to Mecca. From that moment onwards, its success became unstoppable, bowling over Cairo, the Middle East and Constantinople, before arriving in Europe in the early 17th century. As expected, this new drink would come up against a few opponents. Religious clerics were suspicious and asked Pope Clement VIII to taste it. He allegedly declared that it would be a sin if only unbelievers were allowed to enjoy such a delicious drink. Like the pope, the privileged classes were charmed by coffee and quickly <strong>embraced</strong> its exoticism; 'turqueries' were particularly fashionable at that time. Intellectuals appreciated it for its ability to help one stay alert and to think clearly. Unlike chocolate, which remained a luxury for the privileged for a long time, coffee, which was less-expensive, was adopted by all levels of society and welcomed into homes during the 19th century. A morning cup of coffee gradually replaced traditional broths or soups and became established as a great classic. <br><br> The arrival of coffee was accompanied by a new trend as establishments serving coffee, just like the ones that existed in Constantinople and in Cairo, began to open all over Europe. They soon became meeting places, where people from a variety of backgrounds could get together, discuss and exchange ideas, without becoming intoxicated. In Paris, for example, Le Procope became a meeting place for artists and intellectuals - Montesquieu and Diderot were regular customers. The freedom of speech and the spirit of revolt which sometimes reigned in these establishments did not go unnoticed by the authorities. In London, cafés came to be considered dangerous and, in 1676, Charles II ordered their closure. However, as a result of public pressure, they reopened just a few days later. <br><br> What we call the coffee bean is actually more like a seed or pit it grows inside a thin-fleshed fruit not unlike a cherry, which ripens about nine months after the coffee plant flowers. In order to prepare the beans for roasting, they must first be removed from this outer casing using one of several techniques-a "washed," a "pulp natural," or a "natural" method-which may vary based on factors like regional climate, tradition, and the coffee's intended flavor profile. This can be a very tricky part of the life cycle of a coffee bean, as even the highest-quality crop can quickly be ______ by mold, over-drying, inattentiveness, bad weather, or pest infestation.
Select appropriate filler for the blank given in the passage.
Explanation: Going through the given sentence it can be clearly seen that the appropriate filler for the given blank would be 'ruined'. Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (b)
Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions. <br><br> Coffee first arrived in Europe from the Muslim world during the 17th century. It was amazing and it amazed, with an exoticness that charmed Europeans, its stimulating effect and the fact that it made a welcome change from traditional alcoholic beverages. Establishments serving coffee began to open, providing an environment for wonderful social, cultural and political exchange and, within a century, coffee had become part of everyday life. <br><br> It is not known exactly when coffee as a drink was discovered. However, we do know that the coffee plant originated in Ethiopia, where coffee beans were consumed either as a paste or as a drink, for their medicinal properties. The shrub was introduced to Yemen around the 14th century and it was then that the first coffee plantations were created. Muslim mystics and pilgrims appreciated coffee for its energising powers, so it travelled to Mecca. From that moment onwards, its success became unstoppable, bowling over Cairo, the Middle East and Constantinople, before arriving in Europe in the early 17th century. As expected, this new drink would come up against a few opponents. Religious clerics were suspicious and asked Pope Clement VIII to taste it. He allegedly declared that it would be a sin if only unbelievers were allowed to enjoy such a delicious drink. Like the pope, the privileged classes were charmed by coffee and quickly <strong>embraced</strong> its exoticism; 'turqueries' were particularly fashionable at that time. Intellectuals appreciated it for its ability to help one stay alert and to think clearly. Unlike chocolate, which remained a luxury for the privileged for a long time, coffee, which was less-expensive, was adopted by all levels of society and welcomed into homes during the 19th century. A morning cup of coffee gradually replaced traditional broths or soups and became established as a great classic. <br><br> The arrival of coffee was accompanied by a new trend as establishments serving coffee, just like the ones that existed in Constantinople and in Cairo, began to open all over Europe. They soon became meeting places, where people from a variety of backgrounds could get together, discuss and exchange ideas, without becoming intoxicated. In Paris, for example, Le Procope became a meeting place for artists and intellectuals - Montesquieu and Diderot were regular customers. The freedom of speech and the spirit of revolt which sometimes reigned in these establishments did not go unnoticed by the authorities. In London, cafés came to be considered dangerous and, in 1676, Charles II ordered their closure. However, as a result of public pressure, they reopened just a few days later. <br><br> What we call the coffee bean is actually more like a seed or pit it grows inside a thin-fleshed fruit not unlike a cherry, which ripens about nine months after the coffee plant flowers. In order to prepare the beans for roasting, they must first be removed from this outer casing using one of several techniques-a "washed," a "pulp natural," or a "natural" method-which may vary based on factors like regional climate, tradition, and the coffee's intended flavor profile. This can be a very tricky part of the life cycle of a coffee bean, as even the highest-quality crop can quickly be ______ by mold, over-drying, inattentiveness, bad weather, or pest infestation.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are in accordance with the passage?
Explanation: From the given options, only statement (c) is against the facts mentioned in the passage. Evidence in support of the given argument can be found from the following statement 'What we call the coffee bean is actually more like a seed or pit it grows inside a thin-fleshed fruit not unlike a cherry, which ripens about nine months after the coffee plant flowers.' Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (c)
In the following questions five sentences which are in their jumbled form are given. Further these sentences have a highlighted part which may or may not form a contextually meaningful sentence. You have to swap the highlighted part with the other to make a contextually meaningful sentence and then rearrange those sentences to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. Later, answerer the follow up questions.<br><br> (A) Here, the example of Brazil, the only country where more than 100 million <strong>most ambitious government health programme(i) </strong>. <br><br> (B) Achieving universal health coverage is a very complex task, <strong>one interesting field of cooperation to explore in the strategic partnership is healthcare(ii) </strong>. <br><br> (C) It can also provide lessons for Ayushman Bharat, currently the world's largest and <strong>inhabitants have a universal health system, is worth studying(iii) </strong>. <br><br> (D) As Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro visits New Delhi this Republic Day, <strong>especially for developing countries(iv) </strong>. <br><br> (E) Which in turn will Help in achieving universal coverage in India, a country with a population of 1.3 billion, <strong>is a challenge of epic proportions(v). </strong>
Which of the following will be the second sentence after the rearrangement?
Explanation: First part of sentence (A) is providing the example of Brazil and sentence (C) is talking about the Ayushman Bharat. Taking hint from the use of 'world's largest' in sentence (C) and example of Brazil in (A) it can be clearly seen that the highlighted part of the both sentences can be interchanged to make a contextually meaningful sentence. Also, going through the first part of sentence (B) and (D) we can get an idea that the highlighted parts of these two can be interchanged to make a meaningful sentence. However, in sentence (E) no interchange is required. Now for the rearrangement of the sentences thus formed take hint from the starting of the sentences. From the given sentences, only (D) is the appropriate choice for the first sentence. Next in arrangement would be (B) as can be seen from the use of 'partnership in healthcare' in (D). Fact stated in (B) is further supported by providing example of Brazil in sentence (A), so it will be next sentence in arrangement. Sentence (A) then will be followed by (C) and (E) to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. So, the final arrangement is DBACE.
In the following questions five sentences which are in their jumbled form are given. Further these sentences have a highlighted part which may or may not form a contextually meaningful sentence. You have to swap the highlighted part with the other to make a contextually meaningful sentence and then rearrange those sentences to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. Later, answerer the follow up questions.<br><br> (A) Here, the example of Brazil, the only country where more than 100 million <strong>most ambitious government health programme(i) </strong>. <br><br> (B) Achieving universal health coverage is a very complex task, <strong>one interesting field of cooperation to explore in the strategic partnership is healthcare(ii) </strong>. <br><br> (C) It can also provide lessons for Ayushman Bharat, currently the world's largest and <strong>inhabitants have a universal health system, is worth studying(iii) </strong>. <br><br> (D) As Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro visits New Delhi this Republic Day, <strong>especially for developing countries(iv) </strong>. <br><br> (E) Which in turn will Help in achieving universal coverage in India, a country with a population of 1.3 billion, <strong>is a challenge of epic proportions(v). </strong>
Which of the following highlighted phrase should the phrase 'especially for developing countries' interchanged with to make a contextually meaningful sentence?
Explanation: First part of sentence (A) is providing the example of Brazil and sentence (C) is talking about the Ayushman Bharat. Taking hint from the use of 'world's largest' in sentence (C) and example of Brazil in (A) it can be clearly seen that the highlighted part of the both sentences can be interchanged to make a contextually meaningful sentence. Also, going through the first part of sentence (B) and (D) we can get an idea that the highlighted parts of these two can be interchanged to make a meaningful sentence. However, in sentence (E) no interchange is required. Now for the rearrangement of the sentences thus formed take hint from the starting of the sentences. From the given sentences, only (D) is the appropriate choice for the first sentence. Next in arrangement would be (B) as can be seen from the use of 'partnership in healthcare' in (D). Fact stated in (B) is further supported by providing example of Brazil in sentence (A), so it will be next sentence in arrangement. Sentence (A) then will be followed by (C) and (E) to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. So, the final arrangement is DBACE.
In the following questions five sentences which are in their jumbled form are given. Further these sentences have a highlighted part which may or may not form a contextually meaningful sentence. You have to swap the highlighted part with the other to make a contextually meaningful sentence and then rearrange those sentences to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. Later, answerer the follow up questions.<br><br> (A) Here, the example of Brazil, the only country where more than 100 million <strong>most ambitious government health programme(i) </strong>. <br><br> (B) Achieving universal health coverage is a very complex task, <strong>one interesting field of cooperation to explore in the strategic partnership is healthcare(ii) </strong>. <br><br> (C) It can also provide lessons for Ayushman Bharat, currently the world's largest and <strong>inhabitants have a universal health system, is worth studying(iii) </strong>. <br><br> (D) As Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro visits New Delhi this Republic Day, <strong>especially for developing countries(iv) </strong>. <br><br> (E) Which in turn will Help in achieving universal coverage in India, a country with a population of 1.3 billion, <strong>is a challenge of epic proportions(v). </strong>
Select the correct pair of replacement from the options given below.
Explanation: First part of sentence (A) is providing the example of Brazil and sentence (C) is talking about the Ayushman Bharat. Taking hint from the use of 'world's largest' in sentence (C) and example of Brazil in (A) it can be clearly seen that the highlighted part of the both sentences can be interchanged to make a contextually meaningful sentence. Also, going through the first part of sentence (B) and (D) we can get an idea that the highlighted parts of these two can be interchanged to make a meaningful sentence. However, in sentence (E) no interchange is required. Now for the rearrangement of the sentences thus formed take hint from the starting of the sentences. From the given sentences, only (D) is the appropriate choice for the first sentence. Next in arrangement would be (B) as can be seen from the use of 'partnership in healthcare' in (D). Fact stated in (B) is further supported by providing example of Brazil in sentence (A), so it will be next sentence in arrangement. Sentence (A) then will be followed by (C) and (E) to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. So, the final arrangement is DBACE.
In the following questions five sentences which are in their jumbled form are given. Further these sentences have a highlighted part which may or may not form a contextually meaningful sentence. You have to swap the highlighted part with the other to make a contextually meaningful sentence and then rearrange those sentences to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. Later, answerer the follow up questions.<br><br> (A) Here, the example of Brazil, the only country where more than 100 million <strong>most ambitious government health programme(i) </strong>. <br><br> (B) Achieving universal health coverage is a very complex task, <strong>one interesting field of cooperation to explore in the strategic partnership is healthcare(ii) </strong>. <br><br> (C) It can also provide lessons for Ayushman Bharat, currently the world's largest and <strong>inhabitants have a universal health system, is worth studying(iii) </strong>. <br><br> (D) As Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro visits New Delhi this Republic Day, <strong>especially for developing countries(iv) </strong>. <br><br> (E) Which in turn will Help in achieving universal coverage in India, a country with a population of 1.3 billion, <strong>is a challenge of epic proportions(v). </strong>
Which of the following will be the fifth sentence after the rearrangement?
Explanation: First part of sentence (A) is providing the example of Brazil and sentence (C) is talking about the Ayushman Bharat. Taking hint from the use of 'world's largest' in sentence (C) and example of Brazil in (A) it can be clearly seen that the highlighted part of the both sentences can be interchanged to make a contextually meaningful sentence. Also, going through the first part of sentence (B) and (D) we can get an idea that the highlighted parts of these two can be interchanged to make a meaningful sentence. However, in sentence (E) no interchange is required. Now for the rearrangement of the sentences thus formed take hint from the starting of the sentences. From the given sentences, only (D) is the appropriate choice for the first sentence. Next in arrangement would be (B) as can be seen from the use of 'partnership in healthcare' in (D). Fact stated in (B) is further supported by providing example of Brazil in sentence (A), so it will be next sentence in arrangement. Sentence (A) then will be followed by (C) and (E) to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. So, the final arrangement is DBACE
In the following questions five sentences which are in their jumbled form are given. Further these sentences have a highlighted part which may or may not form a contextually meaningful sentence. You have to swap the highlighted part with the other to make a contextually meaningful sentence and then rearrange those sentences to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. Later, answerer the follow up questions.<br><br> (A) Here, the example of Brazil, the only country where more than 100 million <strong>most ambitious government health programme(i) </strong>. <br><br> (B) Achieving universal health coverage is a very complex task, <strong>one interesting field of cooperation to explore in the strategic partnership is healthcare(ii) </strong>. <br><br> (C) It can also provide lessons for Ayushman Bharat, currently the world's largest and <strong>inhabitants have a universal health system, is worth studying(iii) </strong>. <br><br> (D) As Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro visits New Delhi this Republic Day, <strong>especially for developing countries(iv) </strong>. <br><br> (E) Which in turn will Help in achieving universal coverage in India, a country with a population of 1.3 billion, <strong>is a challenge of epic proportions(v). </strong>
Which of the following will be the fourth sentence after the rearrangement?
Explanation: First part of sentence (A) is providing the example of Brazil and sentence (C) is talking about the Ayushman Bharat. Taking hint from the use of 'world's largest' in sentence (C) and example of Brazil in (A) it can be clearly seen that the highlighted part of the both sentences can be interchanged to make a contextually meaningful sentence. Also, going through the first part of sentence (B) and (D) we can get an idea that the highlighted parts of these two can be interchanged to make a meaningful sentence. However, in sentence (E) no interchange is required. Now for the rearrangement of the sentences thus formed take hint from the starting of the sentences. From the given sentences, only (D) is the appropriate choice for the first sentence. Next in arrangement would be (B) as can be seen from the use of 'partnership in healthcare' in (D). Fact stated in (B) is further supported by providing example of Brazil in sentence (A), so it will be next sentence in arrangement. Sentence (A) then will be followed by (C) and (E) to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. So, the final arrangement is DBACE.
In the following passage there are highlighted words, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which can replace the highlighted word. If the highlighted word fits the passage, choose option 'e' (No correction required) as the correct choice.
The Supreme Court allowed the government's <strong>abrogation</strong><br><br> (131) to take over the management of the <strong>thriving (132) </strong> real estate major Unitech Ltd. and appointed a new board of directors to steer the completion of pending projects and provide homes for over 12,000 investors in dire straits. A Bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah appointed former IAS officer Yudvir Singh Malik as the chairman and managing director of the new board while refusing to give a/an <strong>vacant (133) </strong> on the board to Unitech Group founder Ramesh Chandra at this stage. <br><br> "The idea of a professional board is to allow them to take control of the company and complete the pending projects in the interest of homebuyers," the court said. The board includes A.K. Mittal, ex-CMD of National Buildings Construction Corporation; Renu Sud Karnad, chairman of HDFC Credila Finance Service Pvt Ltd.; Jitu Virwani, CMD of Embassy Group; and Niranjan Hiranandani, managing director of Mumbai-based Hiranandani Group. <br><br> The court <strong>subjugated (134) </strong> the institution of any fresh cases against Unitech for two months. Old orders and enforcement of them also stand suspended for the period. Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and his brother Ajay Chandra are currently <strong>granted (135) </strong>in Tihar jail for allegedly <strong>laying (136) </strong> off homebuyers' money. The court said the probe into irregularities in the company would continue and said the work of a panel led by former Delhi High Court judge, Justice S.N. Dhingra, appointed to sell the company's assets and use the money in completion of pending projects, would continue to work till the new board comes up with a <strong>resolution (137) </strong> framework. <br><br> The court indicated that it would appoint a retired Supreme Court judge to monitor the preparation of resolution framework. The top court directed the present management of the company, forensic auditors, asset reconstruction companies, banks and financial institutions and state governments to <strong>intend (138) </strong> cooperation to the new board.
Explanation: Inception means the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity. Adoption means the action or fact of choosing to take up, follow, or use something. Proposal means a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one Going through the meaning of the given words it can be clearly seen that the correct answer choice would be option (d)
In the following passage there are highlighted words, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which can replace the highlighted word. If the highlighted word fits the passage, choose option 'e' (No correction required) as the correct choice.
The Supreme Court allowed the government's <strong>abrogation</strong><br><br> (131) to take over the management of the <strong>thriving (132) </strong> real estate major Unitech Ltd. and appointed a new board of directors to steer the completion of pending projects and provide homes for over 12,000 investors in dire straits. A Bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah appointed former IAS officer Yudvir Singh Malik as the chairman and managing director of the new board while refusing to give a/an <strong>vacant (133) </strong> on the board to Unitech Group founder Ramesh Chandra at this stage. <br><br> "The idea of a professional board is to allow them to take control of the company and complete the pending projects in the interest of homebuyers," the court said. The board includes A.K. Mittal, ex-CMD of National Buildings Construction Corporation; Renu Sud Karnad, chairman of HDFC Credila Finance Service Pvt Ltd.; Jitu Virwani, CMD of Embassy Group; and Niranjan Hiranandani, managing director of Mumbai-based Hiranandani Group. <br><br> The court <strong>subjugated (134) </strong> the institution of any fresh cases against Unitech for two months. Old orders and enforcement of them also stand suspended for the period. Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and his brother Ajay Chandra are currently <strong>granted (135) </strong>in Tihar jail for allegedly <strong>laying (136) </strong> off homebuyers' money. The court said the probe into irregularities in the company would continue and said the work of a panel led by former Delhi High Court judge, Justice S.N. Dhingra, appointed to sell the company's assets and use the money in completion of pending projects, would continue to work till the new board comes up with a <strong>resolution (137) </strong> framework. <br><br> The court indicated that it would appoint a retired Supreme Court judge to monitor the preparation of resolution framework. The top court directed the present management of the company, forensic auditors, asset reconstruction companies, banks and financial institutions and state governments to <strong>intend (138) </strong> cooperation to the new board.
Explanation: Juvenile means childish; immature.<br> Embattled means involved in or prepared for war<br> Sprouting means appear or develop suddenly and in large numbers. <br> Endangered means seriously at risk of extinction. <br> Going through the meaning of the given words it can be clearly seen that the correct answer choice would be option (b)
In the following passage there are highlighted words, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which can replace the highlighted word. If the highlighted word fits the passage, choose option 'e' (No correction required) as the correct choice.
The Supreme Court allowed the government's <strong>abrogation</strong><br><br> (131) to take over the management of the <strong>thriving (132) </strong> real estate major Unitech Ltd. and appointed a new board of directors to steer the completion of pending projects and provide homes for over 12,000 investors in dire straits. A Bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah appointed former IAS officer Yudvir Singh Malik as the chairman and managing director of the new board while refusing to give a/an <strong>vacant (133) </strong> on the board to Unitech Group founder Ramesh Chandra at this stage. <br><br> "The idea of a professional board is to allow them to take control of the company and complete the pending projects in the interest of homebuyers," the court said. The board includes A.K. Mittal, ex-CMD of National Buildings Construction Corporation; Renu Sud Karnad, chairman of HDFC Credila Finance Service Pvt Ltd.; Jitu Virwani, CMD of Embassy Group; and Niranjan Hiranandani, managing director of Mumbai-based Hiranandani Group. <br><br> The court <strong>subjugated (134) </strong> the institution of any fresh cases against Unitech for two months. Old orders and enforcement of them also stand suspended for the period. Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and his brother Ajay Chandra are currently <strong>granted (135) </strong>in Tihar jail for allegedly <strong>laying (136) </strong> off homebuyers' money. The court said the probe into irregularities in the company would continue and said the work of a panel led by former Delhi High Court judge, Justice S.N. Dhingra, appointed to sell the company's assets and use the money in completion of pending projects, would continue to work till the new board comes up with a <strong>resolution (137) </strong> framework. <br><br> The court indicated that it would appoint a retired Supreme Court judge to monitor the preparation of resolution framework. The top court directed the present management of the company, forensic auditors, asset reconstruction companies, banks and financial institutions and state governments to <strong>intend (138) </strong> cooperation to the new board.
Explanation: conventional act. <br> Abash means make (someone) feel embarrassed Berth means a position in an organization or event. <br> Ramification means complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. <br> Going through the meaning of the given words it can be clearly seen that the appropriate answer choice would be option (c)
In the following passage there are highlighted words, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which can replace the highlighted word. If the highlighted word fits the passage, choose option 'e' (No correction required) as the correct choice.
The Supreme Court allowed the government's <strong>abrogation</strong><br><br> (131) to take over the management of the <strong>thriving (132) </strong> real estate major Unitech Ltd. and appointed a new board of directors to steer the completion of pending projects and provide homes for over 12,000 investors in dire straits. A Bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah appointed former IAS officer Yudvir Singh Malik as the chairman and managing director of the new board while refusing to give a/an <strong>vacant (133) </strong> on the board to Unitech Group founder Ramesh Chandra at this stage. <br><br> "The idea of a professional board is to allow them to take control of the company and complete the pending projects in the interest of homebuyers," the court said. The board includes A.K. Mittal, ex-CMD of National Buildings Construction Corporation; Renu Sud Karnad, chairman of HDFC Credila Finance Service Pvt Ltd.; Jitu Virwani, CMD of Embassy Group; and Niranjan Hiranandani, managing director of Mumbai-based Hiranandani Group. <br><br> The court <strong>subjugated (134) </strong> the institution of any fresh cases against Unitech for two months. Old orders and enforcement of them also stand suspended for the period. Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and his brother Ajay Chandra are currently <strong>granted (135) </strong>in Tihar jail for allegedly <strong>laying (136) </strong> off homebuyers' money. The court said the probe into irregularities in the company would continue and said the work of a panel led by former Delhi High Court judge, Justice S.N. Dhingra, appointed to sell the company's assets and use the money in completion of pending projects, would continue to work till the new board comes up with a <strong>resolution (137) </strong> framework. <br><br> The court indicated that it would appoint a retired Supreme Court judge to monitor the preparation of resolution framework. The top court directed the present management of the company, forensic auditors, asset reconstruction companies, banks and financial institutions and state governments to <strong>intend (138) </strong> cooperation to the new board.
Explanation: Barred means prevent or prohibit (someone) from doing something<br> Adjourned means put off or postpone<br> Incurred means to experience something bad as a result of actions you have taken: <br> Discord means the state of not agreeing or sharing opinions<br> So, going through the meaning of the given options, it can be clearly seen that the correct answer choice would be option (a)
In the following passage there are highlighted words, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which can replace the highlighted word. If the highlighted word fits the passage, choose option 'e' (No correction required) as the correct choice.
The Supreme Court allowed the government's <strong>abrogation</strong><br><br> (131) to take over the management of the <strong>thriving (132) </strong> real estate major Unitech Ltd. and appointed a new board of directors to steer the completion of pending projects and provide homes for over 12,000 investors in dire straits. A Bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah appointed former IAS officer Yudvir Singh Malik as the chairman and managing director of the new board while refusing to give a/an <strong>vacant (133) </strong> on the board to Unitech Group founder Ramesh Chandra at this stage. <br><br> "The idea of a professional board is to allow them to take control of the company and complete the pending projects in the interest of homebuyers," the court said. The board includes A.K. Mittal, ex-CMD of National Buildings Construction Corporation; Renu Sud Karnad, chairman of HDFC Credila Finance Service Pvt Ltd.; Jitu Virwani, CMD of Embassy Group; and Niranjan Hiranandani, managing director of Mumbai-based Hiranandani Group. <br><br> The court <strong>subjugated (134) </strong> the institution of any fresh cases against Unitech for two months. Old orders and enforcement of them also stand suspended for the period. Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and his brother Ajay Chandra are currently <strong>granted (135) </strong>in Tihar jail for allegedly <strong>laying (136) </strong> off homebuyers' money. The court said the probe into irregularities in the company would continue and said the work of a panel led by former Delhi High Court judge, Justice S.N. Dhingra, appointed to sell the company's assets and use the money in completion of pending projects, would continue to work till the new board comes up with a <strong>resolution (137) </strong> framework. <br><br> The court indicated that it would appoint a retired Supreme Court judge to monitor the preparation of resolution framework. The top court directed the present management of the company, forensic auditors, asset reconstruction companies, banks and financial institutions and state governments to <strong>intend (138) </strong> cooperation to the new board.
Explanation: Entitled means give (something) a particular title. Coveted means greatly desired or envied. <br> Lodged means make or become firmly fixed or embedded in a place. <br> Melee means a confused fight or scuffle. <br> So, going through the meaning of the given options it can be clearly seen that the correct answer choice would be option (c)
In the following passage there are highlighted words, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which can replace the highlighted word. If the highlighted word fits the passage, choose option 'e' (No correction required) as the correct choice.
The Supreme Court allowed the government's <strong>abrogation</strong><br><br> (131) to take over the management of the <strong>thriving (132) </strong> real estate major Unitech Ltd. and appointed a new board of directors to steer the completion of pending projects and provide homes for over 12,000 investors in dire straits. A Bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah appointed former IAS officer Yudvir Singh Malik as the chairman and managing director of the new board while refusing to give a/an <strong>vacant (133) </strong> on the board to Unitech Group founder Ramesh Chandra at this stage. <br><br> "The idea of a professional board is to allow them to take control of the company and complete the pending projects in the interest of homebuyers," the court said. The board includes A.K. Mittal, ex-CMD of National Buildings Construction Corporation; Renu Sud Karnad, chairman of HDFC Credila Finance Service Pvt Ltd.; Jitu Virwani, CMD of Embassy Group; and Niranjan Hiranandani, managing director of Mumbai-based Hiranandani Group. <br><br> The court <strong>subjugated (134) </strong> the institution of any fresh cases against Unitech for two months. Old orders and enforcement of them also stand suspended for the period. Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and his brother Ajay Chandra are currently <strong>granted (135) </strong>in Tihar jail for allegedly <strong>laying (136) </strong> off homebuyers' money. The court said the probe into irregularities in the company would continue and said the work of a panel led by former Delhi High Court judge, Justice S.N. Dhingra, appointed to sell the company's assets and use the money in completion of pending projects, would continue to work till the new board comes up with a <strong>resolution (137) </strong> framework. <br><br> The court indicated that it would appoint a retired Supreme Court judge to monitor the preparation of resolution framework. The top court directed the present management of the company, forensic auditors, asset reconstruction companies, banks and financial institutions and state governments to <strong>intend (138) </strong> cooperation to the new board.
Explanation: Taken off means depart from the ground Called off means to cancel or abandon Pay off means yield good results; succeed. Siphoning means draw off or transfer over a period of time, especially illegally or unfairly So, going through the meaning of the given words it can be clearly seen that the correct answer choice for the given question wold be option (d)
In the following passage there are highlighted words, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which can replace the highlighted word. If the highlighted word fits the passage, choose option 'e' (No correction required) as the correct choice.
The Supreme Court allowed the government's <strong>abrogation</strong><br><br> (131) to take over the management of the <strong>thriving (132) </strong> real estate major Unitech Ltd. and appointed a new board of directors to steer the completion of pending projects and provide homes for over 12,000 investors in dire straits. A Bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah appointed former IAS officer Yudvir Singh Malik as the chairman and managing director of the new board while refusing to give a/an <strong>vacant (133) </strong> on the board to Unitech Group founder Ramesh Chandra at this stage. <br><br> "The idea of a professional board is to allow them to take control of the company and complete the pending projects in the interest of homebuyers," the court said. The board includes A.K. Mittal, ex-CMD of National Buildings Construction Corporation; Renu Sud Karnad, chairman of HDFC Credila Finance Service Pvt Ltd.; Jitu Virwani, CMD of Embassy Group; and Niranjan Hiranandani, managing director of Mumbai-based Hiranandani Group. <br><br> The court <strong>subjugated (134) </strong> the institution of any fresh cases against Unitech for two months. Old orders and enforcement of them also stand suspended for the period. Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and his brother Ajay Chandra are currently <strong>granted (135) </strong>in Tihar jail for allegedly <strong>laying (136) </strong> off homebuyers' money. The court said the probe into irregularities in the company would continue and said the work of a panel led by former Delhi High Court judge, Justice S.N. Dhingra, appointed to sell the company's assets and use the money in completion of pending projects, would continue to work till the new board comes up with a <strong>resolution (137) </strong> framework. <br><br> The court indicated that it would appoint a retired Supreme Court judge to monitor the preparation of resolution framework. The top court directed the present management of the company, forensic auditors, asset reconstruction companies, banks and financial institutions and state governments to <strong>intend (138) </strong> cooperation to the new board.
Explanation: Word used in the given question is both grammatically as well as contextually correct. So the correct answer choice would be option (e) Journal means a record of things that you have done Intrinsic means being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing Luscious means pleasing to see, hear, or feel Novice means a person who is not experienced in a job or situation.
In the following passage there are highlighted words, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five options are given. In four options, one word is suggested in each option. Find out the appropriate word which can replace the highlighted word. If the highlighted word fits the passage, choose option 'e' (No correction required) as the correct choice.
The Supreme Court allowed the government's <strong>abrogation</strong><br><br> (131) to take over the management of the <strong>thriving (132) </strong> real estate major Unitech Ltd. and appointed a new board of directors to steer the completion of pending projects and provide homes for over 12,000 investors in dire straits. A Bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah appointed former IAS officer Yudvir Singh Malik as the chairman and managing director of the new board while refusing to give a/an <strong>vacant (133) </strong> on the board to Unitech Group founder Ramesh Chandra at this stage. <br><br> "The idea of a professional board is to allow them to take control of the company and complete the pending projects in the interest of homebuyers," the court said. The board includes A.K. Mittal, ex-CMD of National Buildings Construction Corporation; Renu Sud Karnad, chairman of HDFC Credila Finance Service Pvt Ltd.; Jitu Virwani, CMD of Embassy Group; and Niranjan Hiranandani, managing director of Mumbai-based Hiranandani Group. <br><br> The court <strong>subjugated (134) </strong> the institution of any fresh cases against Unitech for two months. Old orders and enforcement of them also stand suspended for the period. Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and his brother Ajay Chandra are currently <strong>granted (135) </strong>in Tihar jail for allegedly <strong>laying (136) </strong> off homebuyers' money. The court said the probe into irregularities in the company would continue and said the work of a panel led by former Delhi High Court judge, Justice S.N. Dhingra, appointed to sell the company's assets and use the money in completion of pending projects, would continue to work till the new board comes up with a <strong>resolution (137) </strong> framework. <br><br> The court indicated that it would appoint a retired Supreme Court judge to monitor the preparation of resolution framework. The top court directed the present management of the company, forensic auditors, asset reconstruction companies, banks and financial institutions and state governments to <strong>intend (138) </strong> cooperation to the new board.
Explanation: Disseminate means spread widely Squander means allow to pass or be lost Plummet means a steep and rapid fall or drop. Going through the meaning of the given options, it can be clearly seen that the correct answer choice would be option (b)
Select the phrase/ connector (STARTERS) from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.
China will step up efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays. 17 new cases of the virus have been confirmed and there is increasing possibility of spread of virus to other countries.<br><br> (i) In lieu of 17 new cases"¦<br> (ii) Owing to the 17 new cases"¦.<br> (iii) Taking into consideration China's efforts to"¦.
Explanation: From the given options, only (ii) is able to connect the given sentences to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. The sentence thus formed is 'Owing to the 17 new cases of the virus have been confirmed and there is increasing possibility of spread of virus to other countries, China will step up efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays.' Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (b)
Select the phrase/ connector (STARTERS) from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.
Doubts were raised about the efficacy of the Right To Information Act in Haryana. Only 35% penalty has been recovered since the setting up of the Haryana State Information Commission in 2006.<br><br> (i) Citing the modus operandi of RTI"¦"¦<br> (ii) Stating the facts regarding cases under RTI"¦.<br> (iii) In what raises doubts about the efficacy"¦"¦.
Explanation: From the given starters, only (iii) is able to connect the given sentences to make a sentence which is both grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. The sentence thus formed is 'In what raises the doubts about the efficacy of the Right to Information Act in Haryana, only 35% penalty has been recovered since the setting up of the Haryana State Information Commission in 2006.' Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (c)
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