SBI PO – SBI PO TEST-27

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill in the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

The best antidote to intolerance is the practice of tolerance. The sad fact is that tolerance cannot be ___(1) ___. Bernard Levin rightly reminds us that, "in every age of transition men are never so firmly bound to one way of life as when they are about to___ (2) ___it, so that fanaticism and intolerance reach their most intense forms just before___ (3) ___and mutual acceptance come to be the natural order of things." Therefore, we must develop the capacity for tolerance by ___ (4) ___ an environment of tolerance, a culture of tolerance. Stereotypes and prejudices must be eschewed.<br><br> The press has an important role to play. It should___ (5) ___preach the message that no group or body has the monopoly of truth and morality and we must respect the point of view of the "other minded". The press must unequivocally___ (6) ___instances of intolerance, without fear of consequences. <br><br> ___ (7) ___my mind, the paramount duty to practice tolerance should be expressly included and highlighted in the list of fundamental duties in our Constitution. If that duty is conscientiously___ (8) ___, it would result in a salutary change in our society and also ensure peace and harmony. We should take a pledge today to practice tolerance and to ensure that intolerance, with its inevitable corollary of violence, <br><br> ___ (9) ___not subvert our democratic values and disfigure our way of life. We should resolve to promote tolerance in our multi­religious, multi­cultural nation and___ (10) ___strengthen and enrich our pluralist democracy, which is the pride of our nation.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill in the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

The best antidote to intolerance is the practice of tolerance. The sad fact is that tolerance cannot be ___(1) ___. Bernard Levin rightly reminds us that, "in every age of transition men are never so firmly bound to one way of life as when they are about to___ (2) ___it, so that fanaticism and intolerance reach their most intense forms just before___ (3) ___and mutual acceptance come to be the natural order of things." Therefore, we must develop the capacity for tolerance by ___ (4) ___ an environment of tolerance, a culture of tolerance. Stereotypes and prejudices must be eschewed.<br><br> The press has an important role to play. It should___ (5) ___preach the message that no group or body has the monopoly of truth and morality and we must respect the point of view of the "other minded". The press must unequivocally___ (6) ___instances of intolerance, without fear of consequences. <br><br> ___ (7) ___my mind, the paramount duty to practice tolerance should be expressly included and highlighted in the list of fundamental duties in our Constitution. If that duty is conscientiously___ (8) ___, it would result in a salutary change in our society and also ensure peace and harmony. We should take a pledge today to practice tolerance and to ensure that intolerance, with its inevitable corollary of violence, <br><br> ___ (9) ___not subvert our democratic values and disfigure our way of life. We should resolve to promote tolerance in our multi­religious, multi­cultural nation and___ (10) ___strengthen and enrich our pluralist democracy, which is the pride of our nation.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill in the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

The best antidote to intolerance is the practice of tolerance. The sad fact is that tolerance cannot be ___(1) ___. Bernard Levin rightly reminds us that, "in every age of transition men are never so firmly bound to one way of life as when they are about to___ (2) ___it, so that fanaticism and intolerance reach their most intense forms just before___ (3) ___and mutual acceptance come to be the natural order of things." Therefore, we must develop the capacity for tolerance by ___ (4) ___ an environment of tolerance, a culture of tolerance. Stereotypes and prejudices must be eschewed.<br><br> The press has an important role to play. It should___ (5) ___preach the message that no group or body has the monopoly of truth and morality and we must respect the point of view of the "other minded". The press must unequivocally___ (6) ___instances of intolerance, without fear of consequences. <br><br> ___ (7) ___my mind, the paramount duty to practice tolerance should be expressly included and highlighted in the list of fundamental duties in our Constitution. If that duty is conscientiously___ (8) ___, it would result in a salutary change in our society and also ensure peace and harmony. We should take a pledge today to practice tolerance and to ensure that intolerance, with its inevitable corollary of violence, <br><br> ___ (9) ___not subvert our democratic values and disfigure our way of life. We should resolve to promote tolerance in our multi­religious, multi­cultural nation and___ (10) ___strengthen and enrich our pluralist democracy, which is the pride of our nation.