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Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed. <br><br> Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage these days. A recent article noted that 'robots' - shorthand for AI in the tabloids - will be able to write a fiction bestseller within 50 years. I suppose that would be shocking to me as a novelist if most fiction bestsellers were not already being written by 'robots'. Or so one feels, keeping publishing and other vogues in mind: a bit of this, a bit of that, a dash of something else, and voila you have a bestseller! In that sense, perhaps the rise of AI will make us reconsider what we mean by human intelligence. This discussion has been neglected for far too long. Take my field: literature. The Chinese company, Cheers Publishing, lately offered a collection of poems written by a computer program. So, are poets, generally considered to be suicidal in any case, jumping off the cliffs in droves as a consequence? Well, this is a selection from one of the AI poems I found online: "The rain is blowing through the sea / A bird in the sky / A night of light and calm / Sunlight / Now in the sky / Cool heart / The savage north wind / When I found a new world." <br><br> Yes, there are aspiring poets - and sometimes established ones - who write like this, connecting words centripetally or centrifugally to create an effect. I think they should have been pushed off literary cliffs a long time ago. Because this is not poetry; this is just the technique of assembling words like poetry. There is a difference between the intelligence required to write poetry and the skills required to write it. That poetic intelligence is lost without the required poetic skills, but the skills on their own do not <strong>(A)suffice</strong> either. The fact that lines like this, written by AI, can be considered poetry does not reflect on the intelligence of AI. It reflects on the intelligence of those readers, writers, critics, editors, publishers and academics who have not yet distinguished between gimmickry and mimicry on the one side and the actual freshness of a chiselled line on the other. But this is a small example. Surely, AI might also make <strong> (B) </strong> "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦, including that of considering something like IQ to be a sufficient index of human mental capacity! Because if we think that AI can replace human intelligence, then we are simply not thinking hard enough. <br><br> <strong>(C) </strong> One of the major <strong> (1) activity</strong> here is that of considering <strong> (2) intelligence</strong> to be something <strong> (3) different</strong> from and raised above the <strong> (4) failures</strong> of living. This leads to the misconception that intelligence can be <strong> (D) </strong>"¦"¦"¦.. to something else - say, a robot - without becoming something else. Human intelligence cannot be passed on to something else: What is "passed on" is always a different kind of 'intelligence'. Even the arguments that AI - or, as in the past, robots - can enable human beings to lead a gloriously workless existence is based on a similar misconception. Because human intelligence is embedded in human existence, 'work' as human activity in the world is not something human beings can do without.
Which of the following words can replace the word given in bold in (A) without changing the meaning of the sentence?
Explanation: Suffice- be enough or adequate. Serve- be enough for.<br> Disperse- distribute or spread over a wide area. <br> Dissipate- (with reference to a feeling or emotion) disappear or cause to disappear. <br>Squander- waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner. Among the given options, the option (d) 'serve' is the most appropriate word to fill the blank. Hence, the option (d) is the correct answer
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed. <br><br> Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage these days. A recent article noted that 'robots' - shorthand for AI in the tabloids - will be able to write a fiction bestseller within 50 years. I suppose that would be shocking to me as a novelist if most fiction bestsellers were not already being written by 'robots'. Or so one feels, keeping publishing and other vogues in mind: a bit of this, a bit of that, a dash of something else, and voila you have a bestseller! In that sense, perhaps the rise of AI will make us reconsider what we mean by human intelligence. This discussion has been neglected for far too long. Take my field: literature. The Chinese company, Cheers Publishing, lately offered a collection of poems written by a computer program. So, are poets, generally considered to be suicidal in any case, jumping off the cliffs in droves as a consequence? Well, this is a selection from one of the AI poems I found online: "The rain is blowing through the sea / A bird in the sky / A night of light and calm / Sunlight / Now in the sky / Cool heart / The savage north wind / When I found a new world." <br><br> Yes, there are aspiring poets - and sometimes established ones - who write like this, connecting words centripetally or centrifugally to create an effect. I think they should have been pushed off literary cliffs a long time ago. Because this is not poetry; this is just the technique of assembling words like poetry. There is a difference between the intelligence required to write poetry and the skills required to write it. That poetic intelligence is lost without the required poetic skills, but the skills on their own do not <strong>(A)suffice</strong> either. The fact that lines like this, written by AI, can be considered poetry does not reflect on the intelligence of AI. It reflects on the intelligence of those readers, writers, critics, editors, publishers and academics who have not yet distinguished between gimmickry and mimicry on the one side and the actual freshness of a chiselled line on the other. But this is a small example. Surely, AI might also make <strong> (B) </strong> "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦, including that of considering something like IQ to be a sufficient index of human mental capacity! Because if we think that AI can replace human intelligence, then we are simply not thinking hard enough. <br><br> <strong>(C) </strong> One of the major <strong> (1) activity</strong> here is that of considering <strong> (2) intelligence</strong> to be something <strong> (3) different</strong> from and raised above the <strong> (4) failures</strong> of living. This leads to the misconception that intelligence can be <strong> (D) </strong>"¦"¦"¦.. to something else - say, a robot - without becoming something else. Human intelligence cannot be passed on to something else: What is "passed on" is always a different kind of 'intelligence'. Even the arguments that AI - or, as in the past, robots - can enable human beings to lead a gloriously workless existence is based on a similar misconception. Because human intelligence is embedded in human existence, 'work' as human activity in the world is not something human beings can do without.
Out of the following options which option does support the statement <strong> "There is a difference between the intelligence required to write poetry and the skills required to write it, </strong>" made by the author in the paragraph?
Explanation: Among the given options, only option (a) conveys the meaning that supports the given statement in the passage. Option (a) conveys that if you connect words just to create an effect, that is not poetry, it just includes the one factor which is 'intelligence' but it is devoid of the other factor which is 'skill.' Hence, the option (a) is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed. <br><br> Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage these days. A recent article noted that 'robots' - shorthand for AI in the tabloids - will be able to write a fiction bestseller within 50 years. I suppose that would be shocking to me as a novelist if most fiction bestsellers were not already being written by 'robots'. Or so one feels, keeping publishing and other vogues in mind: a bit of this, a bit of that, a dash of something else, and voila you have a bestseller! In that sense, perhaps the rise of AI will make us reconsider what we mean by human intelligence. This discussion has been neglected for far too long. Take my field: literature. The Chinese company, Cheers Publishing, lately offered a collection of poems written by a computer program. So, are poets, generally considered to be suicidal in any case, jumping off the cliffs in droves as a consequence? Well, this is a selection from one of the AI poems I found online: "The rain is blowing through the sea / A bird in the sky / A night of light and calm / Sunlight / Now in the sky / Cool heart / The savage north wind / When I found a new world." <br><br> Yes, there are aspiring poets - and sometimes established ones - who write like this, connecting words centripetally or centrifugally to create an effect. I think they should have been pushed off literary cliffs a long time ago. Because this is not poetry; this is just the technique of assembling words like poetry. There is a difference between the intelligence required to write poetry and the skills required to write it. That poetic intelligence is lost without the required poetic skills, but the skills on their own do not <strong>(A)suffice</strong> either. The fact that lines like this, written by AI, can be considered poetry does not reflect on the intelligence of AI. It reflects on the intelligence of those readers, writers, critics, editors, publishers and academics who have not yet distinguished between gimmickry and mimicry on the one side and the actual freshness of a chiselled line on the other. But this is a small example. Surely, AI might also make <strong> (B) </strong> "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦, including that of considering something like IQ to be a sufficient index of human mental capacity! Because if we think that AI can replace human intelligence, then we are simply not thinking hard enough. <br><br> <strong>(C) </strong> One of the major <strong> (1) activity</strong> here is that of considering <strong> (2) intelligence</strong> to be something <strong> (3) different</strong> from and raised above the <strong> (4) failures</strong> of living. This leads to the misconception that intelligence can be <strong> (D) </strong>"¦"¦"¦.. to something else - say, a robot - without becoming something else. Human intelligence cannot be passed on to something else: What is "passed on" is always a different kind of 'intelligence'. Even the arguments that AI - or, as in the past, robots - can enable human beings to lead a gloriously workless existence is based on a similar misconception. Because human intelligence is embedded in human existence, 'work' as human activity in the world is not something human beings can do without.
Which of the following phrases should fill the blank given in (B) to make it grammatically and contextually correct and meaningful?
Explanation: The hint for the answer is derived from the paragraph where it is given as "considering something like IQ to be a sufficient index of human mental capacity!" An intelligence quotient (IQ) is a total score derived from several standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence. Option (d) is out of context hence can be omitted easily. Only option (b) has talked about the 'human intelligence.' Hence, the option (b) is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed. <br><br> Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage these days. A recent article noted that 'robots' - shorthand for AI in the tabloids - will be able to write a fiction bestseller within 50 years. I suppose that would be shocking to me as a novelist if most fiction bestsellers were not already being written by 'robots'. Or so one feels, keeping publishing and other vogues in mind: a bit of this, a bit of that, a dash of something else, and voila you have a bestseller! In that sense, perhaps the rise of AI will make us reconsider what we mean by human intelligence. This discussion has been neglected for far too long. Take my field: literature. The Chinese company, Cheers Publishing, lately offered a collection of poems written by a computer program. So, are poets, generally considered to be suicidal in any case, jumping off the cliffs in droves as a consequence? Well, this is a selection from one of the AI poems I found online: "The rain is blowing through the sea / A bird in the sky / A night of light and calm / Sunlight / Now in the sky / Cool heart / The savage north wind / When I found a new world." <br><br> Yes, there are aspiring poets - and sometimes established ones - who write like this, connecting words centripetally or centrifugally to create an effect. I think they should have been pushed off literary cliffs a long time ago. Because this is not poetry; this is just the technique of assembling words like poetry. There is a difference between the intelligence required to write poetry and the skills required to write it. That poetic intelligence is lost without the required poetic skills, but the skills on their own do not <strong>(A)suffice</strong> either. The fact that lines like this, written by AI, can be considered poetry does not reflect on the intelligence of AI. It reflects on the intelligence of those readers, writers, critics, editors, publishers and academics who have not yet distinguished between gimmickry and mimicry on the one side and the actual freshness of a chiselled line on the other. But this is a small example. Surely, AI might also make <strong> (B) </strong> "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦, including that of considering something like IQ to be a sufficient index of human mental capacity! Because if we think that AI can replace human intelligence, then we are simply not thinking hard enough. <br><br> <strong>(C) </strong> One of the major <strong> (1) activity</strong> here is that of considering <strong> (2) intelligence</strong> to be something <strong> (3) different</strong> from and raised above the <strong> (4) failures</strong> of living. This leads to the misconception that intelligence can be <strong> (D) </strong>"¦"¦"¦.. to something else - say, a robot - without becoming something else. Human intelligence cannot be passed on to something else: What is "passed on" is always a different kind of 'intelligence'. Even the arguments that AI - or, as in the past, robots - can enable human beings to lead a gloriously workless existence is based on a similar misconception. Because human intelligence is embedded in human existence, 'work' as human activity in the world is not something human beings can do without.
The sentence given in (C) has four words given in bold. Amongst given bolded words, which of the followings must replace each other to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful.
Explanation: The position of (2) (intelligence) and (3) (different) seems correct, but the words 'activity' and 'failures' seem to be incorrectly placed. Hence, upon interchanging 1-4, we get the sentence, grammatically and contextually correct and meaningful, repectively. The sentence thus formed will be, "One of the major failures here is that of considering intelligence to be something different from and raised above the activity of living." <br> Hence, the option (c) is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed. <br><br> Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage these days. A recent article noted that 'robots' - shorthand for AI in the tabloids - will be able to write a fiction bestseller within 50 years. I suppose that would be shocking to me as a novelist if most fiction bestsellers were not already being written by 'robots'. Or so one feels, keeping publishing and other vogues in mind: a bit of this, a bit of that, a dash of something else, and voila you have a bestseller! In that sense, perhaps the rise of AI will make us reconsider what we mean by human intelligence. This discussion has been neglected for far too long. Take my field: literature. The Chinese company, Cheers Publishing, lately offered a collection of poems written by a computer program. So, are poets, generally considered to be suicidal in any case, jumping off the cliffs in droves as a consequence? Well, this is a selection from one of the AI poems I found online: "The rain is blowing through the sea / A bird in the sky / A night of light and calm / Sunlight / Now in the sky / Cool heart / The savage north wind / When I found a new world." <br><br> Yes, there are aspiring poets - and sometimes established ones - who write like this, connecting words centripetally or centrifugally to create an effect. I think they should have been pushed off literary cliffs a long time ago. Because this is not poetry; this is just the technique of assembling words like poetry. There is a difference between the intelligence required to write poetry and the skills required to write it. That poetic intelligence is lost without the required poetic skills, but the skills on their own do not <strong>(A)suffice</strong> either. The fact that lines like this, written by AI, can be considered poetry does not reflect on the intelligence of AI. It reflects on the intelligence of those readers, writers, critics, editors, publishers and academics who have not yet distinguished between gimmickry and mimicry on the one side and the actual freshness of a chiselled line on the other. But this is a small example. Surely, AI might also make <strong> (B) </strong> "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦, including that of considering something like IQ to be a sufficient index of human mental capacity! Because if we think that AI can replace human intelligence, then we are simply not thinking hard enough. <br><br> <strong>(C) </strong> One of the major <strong> (1) activity</strong> here is that of considering <strong> (2) intelligence</strong> to be something <strong> (3) different</strong> from and raised above the <strong> (4) failures</strong> of living. This leads to the misconception that intelligence can be <strong> (D) </strong>"¦"¦"¦.. to something else - say, a robot - without becoming something else. Human intelligence cannot be passed on to something else: What is "passed on" is always a different kind of 'intelligence'. Even the arguments that AI - or, as in the past, robots - can enable human beings to lead a gloriously workless existence is based on a similar misconception. Because human intelligence is embedded in human existence, 'work' as human activity in the world is not something human beings can do without.
Which of the following words given in the options should come at the place marked as 'D' in the above paragraph to make it grammatically and contextually meaningful and correct? Also, the word should fill the two sentences given below to make them contextually correct and meaningful? <br> (i) They aim to prevent women from being to a secondary role. <br> (ii) United were to division two.
Explanation: Relegated- assign an inferior rank or position to The hint for the answer can be derived from the line itself. "This leads to the misconception that intelligence can be "¦"¦"¦"¦.. to something else - say, a robot - without becoming something else." It explains that there is a misconception that a robot can replace the 'intelligence' or 'intelligence' can be degraded to a lower position. Among the given options, the word 'relegated' gels well with the theme of the paragraph and makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct and meaningful, respectively. Hence, the option (b) is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed.<br><br> We expect individuals (I) to take charge of their lives, to assume responsibility for their decisions. But when individuals group together, a problem arises. Groups can't take charge of themselves, nor can every member simultaneously take charge of the entire group. Someone from the group is invariably asked to show the way, to become the primary agent, to lead. Yet, not everyone who occupies high office is a leader. A person who merely (II) or has management skills is not a leader. Moreover, not everyone who assumes the role of a leader is able to play it well. What qualities then make for a leader? Which (A)<strong>virtues</strong> are required to provide ethical leadership? I suppose there is little new (III). But let me still give it a shot in the hope that it serves as a good reminder. And in the election year, why not focus on qualities necessary for political leadership? <br><br> If a person is chosen to lead the group, it is her responsibility to take care of the interest of each person of the entire group. This often (B) putting collective interest before her own interest or that of her preferred group. For this to happen, she must first be able to identify the common good, to have a grasp of what is acceptable to all, to have an inclusive vision. This requires an infinite capacity to listen to others, to learn from them, to have the intellectual ability to critically examine and evaluate what everyone wants and needs, and then put them all together. Since this intellectual formulation can only be the first step, an estimate of the real quality of a decision is not known until it is implemented; "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.(C) "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.. . This requires him to keep his ear to the ground, listen patiently to criticism to judge if his policies are working. He must not be defensive when criticised, or evade uncomfortable questions, but face criticism head on and be able to sift the wheat from the chaff. It also necessitates that a leader show flexibility and an ability for course correction by admitting mistakes. He should know that one's stature is not diminished by accepting fallibility. A leader must be a good communicator, and that is greatly helped if he has a way with words. But all the rhetorical flourish is of no avail if the speech lacks sincerity and conviction. Finally, a good leader knows that nothing can be achieved without the collective expertise and wisdom of a support team. <br><br> It is equally tempting to pick those one has taken a fancy to, who are personally loyal. But such people often lack spine. (D)Fearful people with poor ability can never offer good advice to their leader and could allow bad decisions to prevail that push the country down a ruinous path. Besides, they are often among the first to backstab the leader once out of power. Thus, personal likes and dislikes too must be set aside.
Which of the following words can replace the word given in bold in (A) without changing the meaning of the sentence?
Explanation: Virtues- behaviour showing high moral standards. fortes- a thing at which someone excels. <br> Gentry- people of good social position, specifically the class of people next below the nobility in position and birth. <br> Rage- violent uncontrollable anger. <br> Among the given options, the option (b) 'fortes' is the most appropriate word to fill the blank. Hence, the option (b) is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed.<br><br> We expect individuals (I) to take charge of their lives, to assume responsibility for their decisions. But when individuals group together, a problem arises. Groups can't take charge of themselves, nor can every member simultaneously take charge of the entire group. Someone from the group is invariably asked to show the way, to become the primary agent, to lead. Yet, not everyone who occupies high office is a leader. A person who merely (II) or has management skills is not a leader. Moreover, not everyone who assumes the role of a leader is able to play it well. What qualities then make for a leader? Which (A)<strong>virtues</strong> are required to provide ethical leadership? I suppose there is little new (III). But let me still give it a shot in the hope that it serves as a good reminder. And in the election year, why not focus on qualities necessary for political leadership? <br><br> If a person is chosen to lead the group, it is her responsibility to take care of the interest of each person of the entire group. This often (B) putting collective interest before her own interest or that of her preferred group. For this to happen, she must first be able to identify the common good, to have a grasp of what is acceptable to all, to have an inclusive vision. This requires an infinite capacity to listen to others, to learn from them, to have the intellectual ability to critically examine and evaluate what everyone wants and needs, and then put them all together. Since this intellectual formulation can only be the first step, an estimate of the real quality of a decision is not known until it is implemented; "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.(C) "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.. . This requires him to keep his ear to the ground, listen patiently to criticism to judge if his policies are working. He must not be defensive when criticised, or evade uncomfortable questions, but face criticism head on and be able to sift the wheat from the chaff. It also necessitates that a leader show flexibility and an ability for course correction by admitting mistakes. He should know that one's stature is not diminished by accepting fallibility. A leader must be a good communicator, and that is greatly helped if he has a way with words. But all the rhetorical flourish is of no avail if the speech lacks sincerity and conviction. Finally, a good leader knows that nothing can be achieved without the collective expertise and wisdom of a support team. <br><br> It is equally tempting to pick those one has taken a fancy to, who are personally loyal. But such people often lack spine. (D)Fearful people with poor ability can never offer good advice to their leader and could allow bad decisions to prevail that push the country down a ruinous path. Besides, they are often among the first to backstab the leader once out of power. Thus, personal likes and dislikes too must be set aside.
In the Question below three phrases are given which must be filled in the positions given in I, II and III in the passage. From the options given below, choose the correct order of phrases that should be filled in the positions given.<br><br> A. one can say on this matter<br> B. to be their own leaders<br> C. coordinates the actions of others
Explanation: (I) We expect individuals to be their own leaders, to take charge of their lives, to assume responsibility for their decisions. <br> (II) A person who merely coordinates the actions of others or has management skills is not a leader. <br> (III) I suppose there is little new one can say on this matter. <br> BCA will be the correct sequence. Hence, the option (c) is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed.<br><br> We expect individuals (I) to take charge of their lives, to assume responsibility for their decisions. But when individuals group together, a problem arises. Groups can't take charge of themselves, nor can every member simultaneously take charge of the entire group. Someone from the group is invariably asked to show the way, to become the primary agent, to lead. Yet, not everyone who occupies high office is a leader. A person who merely (II) or has management skills is not a leader. Moreover, not everyone who assumes the role of a leader is able to play it well. What qualities then make for a leader? Which (A)<strong>virtues</strong> are required to provide ethical leadership? I suppose there is little new (III). But let me still give it a shot in the hope that it serves as a good reminder. And in the election year, why not focus on qualities necessary for political leadership? <br><br> If a person is chosen to lead the group, it is her responsibility to take care of the interest of each person of the entire group. This often (B) putting collective interest before her own interest or that of her preferred group. For this to happen, she must first be able to identify the common good, to have a grasp of what is acceptable to all, to have an inclusive vision. This requires an infinite capacity to listen to others, to learn from them, to have the intellectual ability to critically examine and evaluate what everyone wants and needs, and then put them all together. Since this intellectual formulation can only be the first step, an estimate of the real quality of a decision is not known until it is implemented; "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.(C) "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.. . This requires him to keep his ear to the ground, listen patiently to criticism to judge if his policies are working. He must not be defensive when criticised, or evade uncomfortable questions, but face criticism head on and be able to sift the wheat from the chaff. It also necessitates that a leader show flexibility and an ability for course correction by admitting mistakes. He should know that one's stature is not diminished by accepting fallibility. A leader must be a good communicator, and that is greatly helped if he has a way with words. But all the rhetorical flourish is of no avail if the speech lacks sincerity and conviction. Finally, a good leader knows that nothing can be achieved without the collective expertise and wisdom of a support team. <br><br> It is equally tempting to pick those one has taken a fancy to, who are personally loyal. But such people often lack spine. (D)Fearful people with poor ability can never offer good advice to their leader and could allow bad decisions to prevail that push the country down a ruinous path. Besides, they are often among the first to backstab the leader once out of power. Thus, personal likes and dislikes too must be set aside.
Which of the following words should fill in the blank in (B) to make a contextually correct and meaningful sentence?
Explanation: Entails- involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence. Arouse- evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response). <br> Sheers- a very fine or diaphanous fabric or article. <br> Garners- gather or collect (something, especially information or approval) <br> The given line in the passage conveys that to be a good leader it is necessary to put forth the collective interest first instead of her/his own interest. Hence, the option (b) is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed.<br><br> We expect individuals (I) to take charge of their lives, to assume responsibility for their decisions. But when individuals group together, a problem arises. Groups can't take charge of themselves, nor can every member simultaneously take charge of the entire group. Someone from the group is invariably asked to show the way, to become the primary agent, to lead. Yet, not everyone who occupies high office is a leader. A person who merely (II) or has management skills is not a leader. Moreover, not everyone who assumes the role of a leader is able to play it well. What qualities then make for a leader? Which (A)<strong>virtues</strong> are required to provide ethical leadership? I suppose there is little new (III). But let me still give it a shot in the hope that it serves as a good reminder. And in the election year, why not focus on qualities necessary for political leadership? <br><br> If a person is chosen to lead the group, it is her responsibility to take care of the interest of each person of the entire group. This often (B) putting collective interest before her own interest or that of her preferred group. For this to happen, she must first be able to identify the common good, to have a grasp of what is acceptable to all, to have an inclusive vision. This requires an infinite capacity to listen to others, to learn from them, to have the intellectual ability to critically examine and evaluate what everyone wants and needs, and then put them all together. Since this intellectual formulation can only be the first step, an estimate of the real quality of a decision is not known until it is implemented; "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.(C) "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.. . This requires him to keep his ear to the ground, listen patiently to criticism to judge if his policies are working. He must not be defensive when criticised, or evade uncomfortable questions, but face criticism head on and be able to sift the wheat from the chaff. It also necessitates that a leader show flexibility and an ability for course correction by admitting mistakes. He should know that one's stature is not diminished by accepting fallibility. A leader must be a good communicator, and that is greatly helped if he has a way with words. But all the rhetorical flourish is of no avail if the speech lacks sincerity and conviction. Finally, a good leader knows that nothing can be achieved without the collective expertise and wisdom of a support team. <br><br> It is equally tempting to pick those one has taken a fancy to, who are personally loyal. But such people often lack spine. (D)Fearful people with poor ability can never offer good advice to their leader and could allow bad decisions to prevail that push the country down a ruinous path. Besides, they are often among the first to backstab the leader once out of power. Thus, personal likes and dislikes too must be set aside.
Two sentences are given in italics on both sides of C. Which of the following statements can come in between the two sentences in place of C so as to maintain the continuity of the paragraph?
Explanation: Among the given options, only option (d) gels well with the preceding and the following sentences of (C). The rests seem out-of-context. <br> Hence, the option (d) is the correct answer. <br> "Since this intellectual formulation can only be the first step, an estimate of the real quality of a decision is not known until it is implemented; Its deficiencies begin to show up only when put into practice. This requires him to keep his ear to the ground, listen patiently to criticism to judge if his policies are working."
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed.<br><br> We expect individuals (I) to take charge of their lives, to assume responsibility for their decisions. But when individuals group together, a problem arises. Groups can't take charge of themselves, nor can every member simultaneously take charge of the entire group. Someone from the group is invariably asked to show the way, to become the primary agent, to lead. Yet, not everyone who occupies high office is a leader. A person who merely (II) or has management skills is not a leader. Moreover, not everyone who assumes the role of a leader is able to play it well. What qualities then make for a leader? Which (A)<strong>virtues</strong> are required to provide ethical leadership? I suppose there is little new (III). But let me still give it a shot in the hope that it serves as a good reminder. And in the election year, why not focus on qualities necessary for political leadership? <br><br> If a person is chosen to lead the group, it is her responsibility to take care of the interest of each person of the entire group. This often (B) putting collective interest before her own interest or that of her preferred group. For this to happen, she must first be able to identify the common good, to have a grasp of what is acceptable to all, to have an inclusive vision. This requires an infinite capacity to listen to others, to learn from them, to have the intellectual ability to critically examine and evaluate what everyone wants and needs, and then put them all together. Since this intellectual formulation can only be the first step, an estimate of the real quality of a decision is not known until it is implemented; "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.(C) "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.. . This requires him to keep his ear to the ground, listen patiently to criticism to judge if his policies are working. He must not be defensive when criticised, or evade uncomfortable questions, but face criticism head on and be able to sift the wheat from the chaff. It also necessitates that a leader show flexibility and an ability for course correction by admitting mistakes. He should know that one's stature is not diminished by accepting fallibility. A leader must be a good communicator, and that is greatly helped if he has a way with words. But all the rhetorical flourish is of no avail if the speech lacks sincerity and conviction. Finally, a good leader knows that nothing can be achieved without the collective expertise and wisdom of a support team. <br><br> It is equally tempting to pick those one has taken a fancy to, who are personally loyal. But such people often lack spine. (D)Fearful people with poor ability can never offer good advice to their leader and could allow bad decisions to prevail that push the country down a ruinous path. Besides, they are often among the first to backstab the leader once out of power. Thus, personal likes and dislikes too must be set aside.
In the passage given, a sentence D is given in Italics. There may or may not be an error in one part of the sentence. Choose the part which has an error in it as your answer.
Explanation: The given sentence is grammatically correct and contextually meaningful and doesn't require any changes. Hence, the option (e) 'no error' is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed.<br><br> Start-ups troubled by the so-called angel tax may soon receive some <strong> (A) </strong>"¦ from the government. On Monday, the Centre set up a five-member working committee to look into revising the <strong> (B)norms</strong> of the angel tax imposed on start-ups. The tax, which was first introduced in 2012 to curb money-laundering through the <strong> (i) </strong> at bloated prices, has caused a lot of anguish among start-up investors in the country. Start- up owners have complained that income tax officials have asked many start-ups to cough up money when they try to attract capital into their entities by issuing new shares. For its part, the IT department fears that start-ups may be used as convenient tools to launder illegally acquired money, so a tax on investments beyond a certain threshold is <strong> (ii). (C) </strong> But while the <strong> (1) unintended</strong> of such an angel tax may be <strong> (2) benefits</strong>, the arbitrary nature of it means the cost of <strong> (3) intent</strong> consequences could be larger than the supposed <strong> (4) justifiable</strong>. In trying to curb money-laundering, Section 56(2)(viib) of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961 gives income tax officials a free hand to harass even genuine start-ups looking to raise investments for their growth. Under the Act, the IT department is free to arbitrarily decide the fair value of a company's share and tax start-ups if the price at which their new shares are sold to investors is higher than the fair value of these shares. The broad-brush tax on all investments means an unnecessary cost is <strong> (iii) </strong>community simply because of the lack of better means at the government's disposal to tackle black money. <br><br> The committee set up by the government will, among other things, consider raising the threshold beyond which new investments into start-ups will be taxed. It is expected that start-ups with aggregate paid-up share capital and share premium of less than ₹25 crore, against the previous threshold of only ₹10 crore, will not be taxed while attracting new investment. This would definitely make life easier to a certain extent for angel investors and start-ups. But it will not address the real problem with the angel tax, which has to do with the unbridled power that it vests in the hands of the income tax authorities. Investors, foreign or domestic, may become wary of investing in new ideas when they are taxed while risking money on untested ventures. So the government should look to withdraw the angel tax and focus instead on building the capability to better identify and rein in illegal wealth. Otherwise it risks killing the nascent start-up ecosystem in the country.
Which of the following words should fill in the blank in (A) to make a contextually correct and meaningful sentence?
Explanation: Collusion- secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy in order to deceive others. Commotion- a state of confused and noisy disturbance. <br> Concession- a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands. Digression- a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing. <br> It is evident from the whole passage that author is talking about the idea of reconsideration of angel tax on start-ups. Only option (c) has a meaning which fits best in the given blank as per the context of the passage. Hence, the option (c) is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed.<br><br> Start-ups troubled by the so-called angel tax may soon receive some <strong> (A) </strong>"¦ from the government. On Monday, the Centre set up a five-member working committee to look into revising the <strong> (B)norms</strong> of the angel tax imposed on start-ups. The tax, which was first introduced in 2012 to curb money-laundering through the <strong> (i) </strong> at bloated prices, has caused a lot of anguish among start-up investors in the country. Start- up owners have complained that income tax officials have asked many start-ups to cough up money when they try to attract capital into their entities by issuing new shares. For its part, the IT department fears that start-ups may be used as convenient tools to launder illegally acquired money, so a tax on investments beyond a certain threshold is <strong> (ii). (C) </strong> But while the <strong> (1) unintended</strong> of such an angel tax may be <strong> (2) benefits</strong>, the arbitrary nature of it means the cost of <strong> (3) intent</strong> consequences could be larger than the supposed <strong> (4) justifiable</strong>. In trying to curb money-laundering, Section 56(2)(viib) of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961 gives income tax officials a free hand to harass even genuine start-ups looking to raise investments for their growth. Under the Act, the IT department is free to arbitrarily decide the fair value of a company's share and tax start-ups if the price at which their new shares are sold to investors is higher than the fair value of these shares. The broad-brush tax on all investments means an unnecessary cost is <strong> (iii) </strong>community simply because of the lack of better means at the government's disposal to tackle black money. <br><br> The committee set up by the government will, among other things, consider raising the threshold beyond which new investments into start-ups will be taxed. It is expected that start-ups with aggregate paid-up share capital and share premium of less than ₹25 crore, against the previous threshold of only ₹10 crore, will not be taxed while attracting new investment. This would definitely make life easier to a certain extent for angel investors and start-ups. But it will not address the real problem with the angel tax, which has to do with the unbridled power that it vests in the hands of the income tax authorities. Investors, foreign or domestic, may become wary of investing in new ideas when they are taxed while risking money on untested ventures. So the government should look to withdraw the angel tax and focus instead on building the capability to better identify and rein in illegal wealth. Otherwise it risks killing the nascent start-up ecosystem in the country.
Which of the following words can replace the word given in bold in (B) without changing the meaning of the sentence?
Explanation: Norms- something that is usual, typical, or standard. <br> Among the given options, the option (d) 'standards' is the most appropriate word to fill the blank. Hence, the option (d) is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed.<br><br> Start-ups troubled by the so-called angel tax may soon receive some <strong> (A) </strong>"¦ from the government. On Monday, the Centre set up a five-member working committee to look into revising the <strong> (B)norms</strong> of the angel tax imposed on start-ups. The tax, which was first introduced in 2012 to curb money-laundering through the <strong> (i) </strong> at bloated prices, has caused a lot of anguish among start-up investors in the country. Start- up owners have complained that income tax officials have asked many start-ups to cough up money when they try to attract capital into their entities by issuing new shares. For its part, the IT department fears that start-ups may be used as convenient tools to launder illegally acquired money, so a tax on investments beyond a certain threshold is <strong> (ii). (C) </strong> But while the <strong> (1) unintended</strong> of such an angel tax may be <strong> (2) benefits</strong>, the arbitrary nature of it means the cost of <strong> (3) intent</strong> consequences could be larger than the supposed <strong> (4) justifiable</strong>. In trying to curb money-laundering, Section 56(2)(viib) of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961 gives income tax officials a free hand to harass even genuine start-ups looking to raise investments for their growth. Under the Act, the IT department is free to arbitrarily decide the fair value of a company's share and tax start-ups if the price at which their new shares are sold to investors is higher than the fair value of these shares. The broad-brush tax on all investments means an unnecessary cost is <strong> (iii) </strong>community simply because of the lack of better means at the government's disposal to tackle black money. <br><br> The committee set up by the government will, among other things, consider raising the threshold beyond which new investments into start-ups will be taxed. It is expected that start-ups with aggregate paid-up share capital and share premium of less than ₹25 crore, against the previous threshold of only ₹10 crore, will not be taxed while attracting new investment. This would definitely make life easier to a certain extent for angel investors and start-ups. But it will not address the real problem with the angel tax, which has to do with the unbridled power that it vests in the hands of the income tax authorities. Investors, foreign or domestic, may become wary of investing in new ideas when they are taxed while risking money on untested ventures. So the government should look to withdraw the angel tax and focus instead on building the capability to better identify and rein in illegal wealth. Otherwise it risks killing the nascent start-up ecosystem in the country.
In the question below three phrases are given which must be filled in the positions given in i, ii and iii in the passage. From the options given below, choose the correct order of phrases that should be filled in the positions given. <br><br> A. necessary to deter such shady operations<br> B. sale of shares of private unlisted companies<br> C. imposed on the wider start-up
Explanation: BAC will be the correct choice as it will make all the three sentectes grammatically and contextually correct. <br> (i) The tax, which was first introduced in 2012 to curb money- laundering through the sale of shares of private unlisted companies at bloated prices, has caused a lot of anguish among start-up investors in the country. <br> (ii) For its part, the IT department fears that start-ups may be used as convenient tools to launder illegally acquired money, so a tax on investments beyond a certain threshold is necessary to deter such shady operations. <br> (iii) The broad-brush tax on all investments means an unnecessary cost is imposed on the wider start-up community simply because of the lack of better means at the government's disposal to tackle black money. BAC will be the correct sequence. Hence, the option (d) is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed.<br><br> Start-ups troubled by the so-called angel tax may soon receive some <strong> (A) </strong>"¦ from the government. On Monday, the Centre set up a five-member working committee to look into revising the <strong> (B)norms</strong> of the angel tax imposed on start-ups. The tax, which was first introduced in 2012 to curb money-laundering through the <strong> (i) </strong> at bloated prices, has caused a lot of anguish among start-up investors in the country. Start- up owners have complained that income tax officials have asked many start-ups to cough up money when they try to attract capital into their entities by issuing new shares. For its part, the IT department fears that start-ups may be used as convenient tools to launder illegally acquired money, so a tax on investments beyond a certain threshold is <strong> (ii). (C) </strong> But while the <strong> (1) unintended</strong> of such an angel tax may be <strong> (2) benefits</strong>, the arbitrary nature of it means the cost of <strong> (3) intent</strong> consequences could be larger than the supposed <strong> (4) justifiable</strong>. In trying to curb money-laundering, Section 56(2)(viib) of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961 gives income tax officials a free hand to harass even genuine start-ups looking to raise investments for their growth. Under the Act, the IT department is free to arbitrarily decide the fair value of a company's share and tax start-ups if the price at which their new shares are sold to investors is higher than the fair value of these shares. The broad-brush tax on all investments means an unnecessary cost is <strong> (iii) </strong>community simply because of the lack of better means at the government's disposal to tackle black money. <br><br> The committee set up by the government will, among other things, consider raising the threshold beyond which new investments into start-ups will be taxed. It is expected that start-ups with aggregate paid-up share capital and share premium of less than ₹25 crore, against the previous threshold of only ₹10 crore, will not be taxed while attracting new investment. This would definitely make life easier to a certain extent for angel investors and start-ups. But it will not address the real problem with the angel tax, which has to do with the unbridled power that it vests in the hands of the income tax authorities. Investors, foreign or domestic, may become wary of investing in new ideas when they are taxed while risking money on untested ventures. So the government should look to withdraw the angel tax and focus instead on building the capability to better identify and rein in illegal wealth. Otherwise it risks killing the nascent start-up ecosystem in the country.
The sentence given in C has four words given in bold. Amongst given bolded words, which of the followings must replace each other to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful.
Explanation: The positions of (2) (benefits), (4) (justifiable) and (1) (unintended) and (3) (intent) seems to be incorrectly placed. Hence, upon interchanging 2-4 and 1-3 we get the sentence which is grammatically and contextually correct and meaningful, respectively. "But while the intent of such an angel tax may be justifiable, the arbitrary nature of it means the cost of unintended consequences could be larger than the supposed benefits" <br>Hence, the option (e) is the correct answer.
Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed.<br><br> Start-ups troubled by the so-called angel tax may soon receive some <strong> (A) </strong>"¦ from the government. On Monday, the Centre set up a five-member working committee to look into revising the <strong> (B)norms</strong> of the angel tax imposed on start-ups. The tax, which was first introduced in 2012 to curb money-laundering through the <strong> (i) </strong> at bloated prices, has caused a lot of anguish among start-up investors in the country. Start- up owners have complained that income tax officials have asked many start-ups to cough up money when they try to attract capital into their entities by issuing new shares. For its part, the IT department fears that start-ups may be used as convenient tools to launder illegally acquired money, so a tax on investments beyond a certain threshold is <strong> (ii). (C) </strong> But while the <strong> (1) unintended</strong> of such an angel tax may be <strong> (2) benefits</strong>, the arbitrary nature of it means the cost of <strong> (3) intent</strong> consequences could be larger than the supposed <strong> (4) justifiable</strong>. In trying to curb money-laundering, Section 56(2)(viib) of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961 gives income tax officials a free hand to harass even genuine start-ups looking to raise investments for their growth. Under the Act, the IT department is free to arbitrarily decide the fair value of a company's share and tax start-ups if the price at which their new shares are sold to investors is higher than the fair value of these shares. The broad-brush tax on all investments means an unnecessary cost is <strong> (iii) </strong>community simply because of the lack of better means at the government's disposal to tackle black money. <br><br> The committee set up by the government will, among other things, consider raising the threshold beyond which new investments into start-ups will be taxed. It is expected that start-ups with aggregate paid-up share capital and share premium of less than ₹25 crore, against the previous threshold of only ₹10 crore, will not be taxed while attracting new investment. This would definitely make life easier to a certain extent for angel investors and start-ups. But it will not address the real problem with the angel tax, which has to do with the unbridled power that it vests in the hands of the income tax authorities. Investors, foreign or domestic, may become wary of investing in new ideas when they are taxed while risking money on untested ventures. So the government should look to withdraw the angel tax and focus instead on building the capability to better identify and rein in illegal wealth. Otherwise it risks killing the nascent start-up ecosystem in the country.
As per the information given in the passage, out of the following options which option does best explain the term "angel investor"?
Explanation: Based on the information given in the passage, among the given options, only option (c) best describes the term 'angel investor.' The line given in the passage, "For its part, the IT department fears that start-ups may be used as convenient tools to launder illegally acquired money, so a tax on investments beyond a certain threshold is necessary to deter such shady operations" gives an idea that angel investors are those who provide capital for a business start-up. <br> Hence, the option (c) is the correct answer.
In each of the following questions a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given with four words given in bold in each. Which of the following words should replace each other to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. The meaning can be different from the one in question.
The Central government is unable to provide the funds while Kerala has been stopped in its (A) <strong>tracks</strong> from seeking resources from (B) <strong> abroad</strong>, either from the Kerala (c) <strong>diaspora</strong> or from friendly (D) <strong>overseas</strong> governments.
Explanation: B-D can replace each other and form a meaningful sentence. "Abroad" and "overseas" can here be used interchangeably as they imply similar meaning and can be used at each other's place without altering the actual context of the sentence. <br> "Diaspora" is the spreading out of group of the people belonging to similar identity/ nation.
In each of the following questions a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given with four words given in bold in each. Which of the following words should replace each other to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. The meaning can be different from the one in question.
Immediately the sympathies of the (A) <strong>police</strong> and (B) <strong>magistrates</strong>, some sections of the media and (C) <strong>public</strong> opinion swing towards the (D ) <strong>perpetrator</strong>, not the victim.
Explanation: A-B can replace each other and form a meaningful sentence."Police" and "Magistrates" can be exchanged as they do not alter the actual meaning of the given statement. Also, "perpetrators" which means people who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act and "public" can not replace other highlighted words of the sentence.
In each of the following questions a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given with four words given in bold in each. Which of the following words should replace each other to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. The meaning can be different from the one in question.
It is (A) <strong>imperative</strong> that there be course corrections; otherwise the (B) <strong>exercise</strong> runs the risk of fueling a (C) <strong>parallel </strong>movement against the state by those being (D) <strong>victimised</strong> now.
Explanation: No interchange is possible. As none of the given highlighted words can substitute each other, there is no scope for using the words interchangeably without altering their meaning.
In each of the following questions a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given with four words given in bold in each. Which of the following words should replace each other to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. The meaning can be different from the one in question.
The tsunami of 2004 and the (A) <strong>threat</strong> of piracy in the Indian Ocean provided India an (B) <strong>opportunity</strong> to test its new posture. Everybody was (C) <strong>grateful</strong>, but it made no difference to India's claim to (D) <strong>permanent</strong> membership.
Explanation: No interchange is possible. As none of the given highlighted words can substitute each other, there is no scope for using the words interchangeably without altering their meaning.
In each of the following questions a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given with four words given in bold in each. Which of the following words should replace each other to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. The meaning can be different from the one in question.
The government has (A) <strong>tampered</strong> with institutions by appointing its own people to positions of (B) <strong>authority</strong>, and by using the (C) <strong>Enforcement</strong> Directorate, Income Tax authorities, the Central Bureau of Investigation and the (D) <strong>police</strong> as bulldozers to flatten out any site of opposition.
Explanation: C-D can replace each other and form a meaningful sentence. Here, 'Enforcement Directorate' and 'Police' can be interchanged as the statement mentions about a whole lot of bureaucrats and police. Thus placing Enforcement Directorate and Police at each others position will imply the similar meaning. Also, 'tampered' which implies interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations and 'authority' cannot replace any other highlighted words within the statement.
In each of the following questions a sentence is given with a word given in BOLD. Corresponding to each question three sentences are given with the use of the same word. From the options choose the sentences which give a DIFFERENT MEANING for the word used in the sentence above. The meaning used in the sentence(s) should be different from the one used in the main sentence.
The leaders of our ruling <strong>dispensation</strong> seem to have no respect for the rule of law, nor for the rules that regulate speech in public spaces. <br><br> (I) Because the soldier had saved his entire unit, the president gave him <strong>dispensation</strong> for his wartime crimes. <br> (II) Scholarship is conveyed to a wider audience than under the old <strong>dispensation</strong>.<br> (III) At the close of the Jubilee this <strong>dispensation</strong> was extended to all who had expired on the way to Rome.
Explanation: In the given sentence, 'Dispensation' implies a political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time which is similar to II. In statements I and III, 'Dispensation' is used in context of exemption from a rule or usual requirement. <br> Hence, option (e) is the correct answer.
In each of the following questions a sentence is given with a word given in BOLD. Corresponding to each question three sentences are given with the use of the same word. From the options choose the sentences which give a DIFFERENT MEANING for the word used in the sentence above. The meaning used in the sentence(s) should be different from the one used in the main sentence.
This is the latest instalment in the rather <strong>sordid</strong> story of institutional decay in India, overseen by the leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). <br><br> (I) He remained, however, uncertain how to do so without immersing himself further in Lydia Larkin's <strong>sordid</strong> activities. <br><br> (II) The overcrowded housing conditions were<strong> sordid</strong> and degrading. <br><br> (III) Everyone knows of the bank's manager<strong> sordid</strong> plan to steal the money.
Explanation: In the given sentence 'sordid' means something involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives which is similar to the I and III. Whereas, in statement II, sordid implies something dirty or squalid. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
In each of the following questions a sentence is given with a word given in BOLD. Corresponding to each question three sentences are given with the use of the same word. From the options choose the sentences which give a DIFFERENT MEANING for the word used in the sentence above. The meaning used in the sentence(s) should be different from the one used in the main sentence.
Competitive federalism, in the context of interaction with foreign countries, <strong>promoted</strong> by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has proved to be a double-edged sword. <br><br> (I) In 1761 he was <strong>promoted</strong> to be member of council, under the presidency of Mr Vansittart, who had been introduced by Clive<br><br> (II) The industry was actively <strong>promoted</strong> by a Frenchman named Jumel, in the service of Mehemet Ali, from 1820 onwards with great success. <br><br> (III) He actively <strong>promoted</strong> the incorporation of the left bank of the Rhine with France.
Explanation: In the given sentence promoted is used in context of supporting or actively encouraging something for its further progress which is similar to the statements given in II and III. Whereas, in statement I, promoted implies to raise (someone) to a higher position or rank. <br> Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
In each of the following questions a sentence is given with a word given in BOLD. Corresponding to each question three sentences are given with the use of the same word. From the options choose the sentences which give a DIFFERENT MEANING for the word used in the sentence above. The meaning used in the sentence(s) should be different from the one used in the main sentence.
When India's aspiration for permanent membership of the UN Security Council met with strong <strong>resistance, </strong> New Delhi hit upon the idea of forcing a vote in the General Assembly. <br><br> (I) The president's healthcare plan drew a lot of <strong>resistance</strong> from his political rivals. <br><br> (II) The employees' showed their <strong>resistance</strong> to the salary cuts by picketing outside the factory. <br><br> (III) He also investigated electrical endosmosis and the electrical<strong> resistance</strong> of electrolytes.
Explanation: In the given statement, resistance implies the refusal to accept or comply with something which is similar to the statements I and II. Whereas, in statement III, resistance is used in context of the degree to which a substance or device opposes the passage of an electric current. <br> Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
In each of the following questions a sentence is given with a word given in BOLD. Corresponding to each question three sentences are given with the use of the same word. From the options choose the sentences which give a DIFFERENT MEANING for the word used in the sentence above. The meaning used in the sentence(s) should be different from the one used in the main sentence.
The constitutional framework does not provide thick or <strong>substantive</strong> conceptions of how we shall think, and in what we shall believe. <br><br> (I) Why should I take the herb when there is no <strong>substantive</strong> proof it will ease my pain. <br><br> (II) Not only do we hear of these varieties of practice, but also of the laying on of hands; together with prayer as a <strong>substantive</strong> rite unconnected with baptism. <br><br> (III) They said no <strong>substantive</strong> objections to the agreement have been raised.
Explanation: In the given statement, substantive has been having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable. In Statements I, II and III, substantive imparts almost a similar meaning as given in the original sentence.
In the questions given below a sentence is given with two blanks in each. Corresponding to each question two columns are given with three words in each column. Which combination of words from the two columns will perfectly fit into the blanks to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful.
Mutual political suspicion and a lack of"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦of the complexities of the international situation have brought about a confrontation. The Chief Minister may have even made"¦"¦"¦"¦..and tactical misjudgments.<br><br> Column I - Column II<br><br> A. Appreciation- D. Acceptable<br><br> B. Acknowledgement- E. Diplomatic<br><br> C. Plethora- F. Strategic
Explanation: B-F and A-E are the correct pair to be substituted in the blanks given within the statement. Appreciation and acknowledgement are synonymous to each other and fit the first blank perfectly. Similarly, diplomatic and strategic can be used interchangeably to define something that is related to diplomacy.
In the questions given below a sentence is given with two blanks in each. Corresponding to each question two columns are given with three words in each column. Which combination of words from the two columns will perfectly fit into the blanks to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful.
The investigation also that another pilot flying as Staff On Duty entered the cockpit after pressing the cockpit buzzer several times. The pilot in command that he allowed the SOD inside the cockpit because the buzzer was distracting. <br><br> Column I -Column II<br><br> A. Divulged - D. Advanced<br><br> B. Rejected - E. Submitted<br><br> C. Communicated - F. Recommended
Explanation: A-E is the correct pair to be substituted in the blanks given within the statement. Here divulged implies make known/ revealing (private or sensitive information) and submitted is used in context of accepting to the authority.
In the questions given below a sentence is given with two blanks in each. Corresponding to each question two columns are given with three words in each column. Which combination of words from the two columns will perfectly fit into the blanks to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful.
A committee, chaired by Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan, has"¦"¦"¦"¦..wildlife clearance to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high- speed train corridor that "¦"¦"¦.. upon a flamingo sanctuary and the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, home to leopards, in Mumbai. Column I - Column II <br><br> A. Alienated - D. Encroaches<br><br> B. Estranged - E. Repelled<br><br> C. Accorded - F. Admonish
Explanation: C-D is the correct pair to be substituted in the blanks given within the statement. Here accorded means give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition) and encroaches means intrude on/ trespass. 'Estranged' means no longer close or affectionate to someone which is also similar to 'Alienated'. 'Repelled' here implies drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away. 'Admonish' means warn or reprimand someone firmly.
In the questions given below a sentence is given with two blanks in each. Corresponding to each question two columns are given with three words in each column. Which combination of words from the two columns will perfectly fit into the blanks to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful.
The CBI says there was no proper response to the earlier"¦"¦"¦"¦it sent to the Police Commissioner, and alleges that he could have destroyed evidence that was initially gathered by the Special Investigation Team that he had"¦"¦"¦in the initial stage of the probe. Column I - Column II <br><br> A. Declaration - D. Supervised<br><br> B. Summonses - E. Govern<br><br> C. Command - F. Administered
Explanation: -D and B-F are the correct pair to be substituted in the blanks given within the statement. Here, 'Summons' implies orders to appear before a judge or magistrate, or the writ containing such an order. Also, as the police commissioner had observed and directed the execution of investigation, both, 'Supervised' and 'Administered' can be used to fill in the second blank.
In the questions given below a sentence is given with two blanks in each. Corresponding to each question two columns are given with three words in each column. Which combination of words from the two columns will perfectly fit into the blanks to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful.
Following Taylor, we can rightly wonder why political power should be exercised, implemented and "¦"¦"¦"¦ without rules. Assertions of political power "¦"¦"¦ affect our interests and our projects. Column I - Column II <br><br> A. Fickle - D. sabotage<br><br> B. Executed - E. adversely<br><br> C. Finished - F. negatively
Explanation: B-E is the correct pair to be substituted in the blanks given within the statement. 'Executed' here implies put (a plan, order, or course of action) into effect and 'adversely' implies in a way that prevents success or development; harmfully or unfavorably. Therefore Executed and Adversely perfectly fit in the blanks given in the statement. <br><br> Also, here 'fickle' implies changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections and 'sabotage' means deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.
In the following questions, a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given which is divided into five parts, (A),(B),(C),(D) and (E). Part (E) is fixed and highlighted in BOLD. You have to arrange the other four parts to make a contextually and grammatically meaningful sentence (the meaning can be different from the one given in the question). If no such rearrangement is possible mark (e) as your answer i.e. 'No rearrangement is possible'.
Of formal and informal rules, assure (A)/according to some norms that enable as well as (B) / institutions, as the embodiment (C)/ citizens that the government exercises power (D) /<strong>regulate state capacity (E). </strong>
Explanation: Option (b) is the correct choice as the given sequence is grammatically and contextually correct. Institutions, as the embodiment of formal and informal rules, assure citizens that the government exercises power according to some norms that enable as well as regulate state capacity.
In the following questions, a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given which is divided into five parts, (A),(B),(C),(D) and (E). Part (E) is fixed and highlighted in BOLD. You have to arrange the other four parts to make a contextually and grammatically meaningful sentence (the meaning can be different from the one given in the question). If no such rearrangement is possible mark (e) as your answer i.e. 'No rearrangement is possible'.
British rule, secularism was an article of faith across(A)/ the ideological spectrum, though only in a limited definition as (B) / the community-based template of political competition introduced under (C) / in the aftermath of Partition, seen as the outcome of (D)/ <strong>a seamless sense of national identity. (E) </strong>
Explanation: Option (d) is the correct choice as the given sequence gives us a grammatically and contextually correct. <br> In the aftermath of Partition, seen as the outcome of the community- based template of political competition introduced under British rule, secularism was an article of faith across the ideological spectrum, though only in a limited definition as a seamless sense of national identity.
In the following questions, a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given which is divided into five parts, (A),(B),(C),(D) and (E). Part (E) is fixed and highlighted in BOLD. You have to arrange the other four parts to make a contextually and grammatically meaningful sentence (the meaning can be different from the one given in the question). If no such rearrangement is possible mark (e) as your answer i.e. 'No rearrangement is possible'.
The exclusion was not based on gender or sex, but on religious (A) / by veteran lawyer K. Parasaran, sought a (B) / the Nair Service Society, represented (C)/ review of the verdict on the ground that (D) /<strong>faith in and character of the deity. (E) </strong>
Explanation: Option (c) is the correct choice as the given sequence gives us a grammatically and contextually correct. <br> The Nair Service Society, represented by veteran lawyer K. Parasaran, sought a review of the verdict on the ground that the exclusion was not based on gender or sex, but on religious faith in and character of the deity.
In the following questions, a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given which is divided into five parts, (A),(B),(C),(D) and (E). Part (E) is fixed and highlighted in BOLD. You have to arrange the other four parts to make a contextually and grammatically meaningful sentence (the meaning can be different from the one given in the question). If no such rearrangement is possible mark (e) as your answer i.e. 'No rearrangement is possible'.
Represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, (A) / while Mr. Venugopal said he did not (B) /on Mr. Bhushan, the government, (C)/ want the court to impose any punishment (D) /<strong>was of the opposite opinion. (E) </strong>
Explanation: Option (b) is the correct choice as the given sequence BDCAE gives us a grammatically and contextually correct. <br> While Mr. Venugopal said he did not want the court to impose any punishment on Mr. Bhushan, the government, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, was of the opposite opinion.
In the following questions, a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given which is divided into five parts, (A),(B),(C),(D) and (E). Part (E) is fixed and highlighted in BOLD. You have to arrange the other four parts to make a contextually and grammatically meaningful sentence (the meaning can be different from the one given in the question). If no such rearrangement is possible mark (e) as your answer i.e. 'No rearrangement is possible'.
Deposit-taking activities altogether, by making them an offence (A) /the principle is that the Bill would ban unregulated (B) / framework that only comes into effect (C) / ex-ante rather than the existing legislative-cum-regulatory (D) /<strong>ex-post with considerable time lags. (E) </strong>
Explanation: Option (e) is the correct choice as the given sequence BADCE gives us a grammatically and contextually correct. <br> The principle is that the Bill would ban unregulated deposit-taking activities altogether, by making them an offence ex-ante rather than the existing legislative-cum-regulatory framework that only comes into effect ex-post with considerable time lags.
In the questions given below five words are given in which four of them have a similar meaning and one word is the antonym for the other four words. Choose the word, opposite in meaning to the other four, as your answer.
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Explanation: Incommensurate- out of keeping or proportion with. Inordinate- unusually or disproportionately large; excessive. Proportionate- corresponding in size or amount to something else. Lopsided- with one side lower or smaller than the other. <br> Out of the given options only option (d) is opposite to the given word 'incommensurate', hence option (d) is the correct answer choice.
In the questions given below five words are given in which four of them have a similar meaning and one word is the antonym for the other four words. Choose the word, opposite in meaning to the other four, as your answer.
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Explanation: Squander means waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner. Dissipate meAns.(with reference to a feeling or emotion) disappear or cause to disappear. <br> Lavish means spent or given in profusion. <br> Retrieve means get or bring (something) back from somewhere. <br>Splurge means spend (money) freely or extravagantly.
In the questions given below five words are given in which four of them have a similar meaning and one word is the antonym for the other four words. Choose the word, opposite in meaning to the other four, as your answer.
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Explanation: Fractious- irritable and quarrelsome. Affable- friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to. <br> Grouchy- irritable and bad-tempered; grumpy; complaining. shrewish- bad-tempered or aggressively assertive. <br> Out of the given options only option (b) is opposite to the given word 'fractious', hence option (b) is the correct answer choice.
In the questions given below five words are given in which four of them have a similar meaning and one word is the antonym for the other four words. Choose the word, opposite in meaning to the other four, as your answer.
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Explanation: Conciseness- usually implies that unnecessary details or verbiage have been eliminated from a more wordy statement an thus it might be ineffective. <br> Rhetoric- the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional techniques. <br> Out of the given options only option (a) is opposite to the given word 'rhetoric' and all other given options are synonyms to the given word. Hence option (a) is the correct answer choice.
In the questions given below five words are given in which four of them have a similar meaning and one word is the antonym for the other four words. Choose the word, opposite in meaning to the other four, as your answer.
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Explanation: Here, 'ratify' implies to sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid. Whereas, other mentioned words, eradicate, exterminate, abolish and annihilate can be used synonymously to destroy something completely; put an end to. Hence, option (d) is the correct choice.
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