Quiz about English

Question 1

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ In its _______________ phase the big telco monopolies tried to levy a tax on all Internet content __________________. The InternetÂ companies were then the new kids on the _________________. They and the Internet user community fought back such attempts. This was theÂ first net neutrality war and it ______________ the principle of ________________ on the Internet between different types of content or sites._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ In its _______________ phase_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

1

Question 2

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The very ___________________ of apologizing and forgiveness _________________ the importance of memory and the vitality of the community as a link between pastÂ present and future. It ________________ the question of the responsibility ______________ the past and its injustices. Somehow for many politicians the past is a different country for _________________ they have no responsibility._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ the past is a different country for _________________ they have no responsibility._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

3

Question 3

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The very ___________________ of apologizing and forgiveness _________________ the importance of memory and the vitality of the community as a link between pastÂ present and future. It ________________ the question of the responsibility ______________ the past and its injustices. Somehow for many politicians the past is a different country for _________________ they have no responsibility._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Â forgiveness _________________ the importance of memory and the vitality of the community_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

4

Question 4

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The very ___________________ of apologizing and forgiveness _________________ the importance of memory and the vitality of the community as a link between pastÂ present and future. It ________________ the question of the responsibility ______________ the past and its injustices. Somehow for many politicians the past is a different country for _________________ they have no responsibility._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The very ___________________ of apologizing_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

1

Question 5

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The very ___________________ of apologizing and forgiveness _________________ the importance of memory and the vitality of the community as a link between pastÂ present and future. It ________________ the question of the responsibility ______________ the past and its injustices. Somehow for many politicians the past is a different country for _________________ they have no responsibility._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ It ________________ the question_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 6

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Once ______________ it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is inÂ progress and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices â€” often from the same people â€” that rose to deafeningÂ ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ thoseÂ who succeeded and did wondrously well._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The first voice __________________ those who succeeded and did wondrously well._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

3

Question 7

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Once ______________ it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is inÂ progress and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices â€” often from the same people â€” that rose to deafeningÂ ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ thoseÂ who succeeded and did wondrously well._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ the results of various school boards _________________._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

4

Question 8

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Once ______________ it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is inÂ progress and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices â€” often from the same people â€” that rose to deafeningÂ ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ thoseÂ who succeeded and did wondrously well._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ rose to deafening ____________ from April to May_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 9

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Once ______________ it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is inÂ progress and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices â€” often from the same people â€” that rose to deafeningÂ ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ thoseÂ who succeeded and did wondrously well._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Once _______________x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

3

Question 10

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Once ______________ it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is inÂ progress and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices â€” often from the same people â€” that rose to deafeningÂ ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ thoseÂ who succeeded and did wondrously well._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

1

Question 11

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Decisions that profoundly _________________ not only the present __________________ succeeding generations should not be taken in a ______________ or through oneÂ­time referendums. This is basic political common ________________. But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The ___________________ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ This is basic political common ________________._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

1

Question 12

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Decisions that profoundly _________________ not only the present __________________ succeeding generations should not be taken in a ______________ or through oneÂ­time referendums. This is basic political common ________________. But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The ___________________ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear._x005F_x000D_ The ___________________ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

3

Question 13

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Decisions that profoundly _________________ not only the present __________________ succeeding generations should not be taken in a ______________ or through oneÂ­time referendums. This is basic political common ________________. But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The ___________________ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear._x005F_x000D_ Decisions that profoundly __________________x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 14

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ ____________________ some respects this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an _______________ political flavour. The rule against admitting _______________ evidence for instance is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human ______________ independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same ________________ for the laws of property and contract._x005F_x000D_ a keen awareness of human _______________x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 15

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ ____________________ some respects this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an _______________ political flavour. The rule against admitting _______________ evidence for instance is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human ______________ independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same ________________ for the laws of property and contract._x005F_x000D_ The same ________________ for the laws of property and contract._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 16

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Decisions that profoundly _________________ not only the present __________________ succeeding generations should not be taken in a ______________ or through oneÂ­time referendums. This is basic political common ________________. But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The ___________________ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ should not be taken in a ______________ or through oneÂ­time referendums._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 17

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Decisions that profoundly _________________ not only the present __________________ succeeding generations should not be taken in a ______________ or through oneÂ­time referendums. This is basic political common ________________. But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The ___________________ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear._x005F_x000D_ not only the present __________________ succeeding generations_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

4

Question 18

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ ____________________ some respects this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an _______________ political flavour. The rule against admitting _______________ evidence for instance is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human ______________ independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same ________________ for the laws of property and contract._x005F_x000D_ ____________________ some respects_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

3

Question 19

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ ____________________ some respects this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an _______________ political flavour. The rule against admitting _______________ evidence for instance is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human ______________ independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same ________________ for the laws of property and contract._x005F_x000D_ Many of these laws do not have an _______________ political flavour._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

1

Question 20

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ ____________________ some respects this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an _______________ political flavour. The rule against admitting _______________ evidence for instance is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human ______________ independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same ________________ for the laws of property and contract._x005F_x000D_ The rule against admitting _______________ evidence_x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

4

Question 21

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The new claim that ______________ out of misplaced confidence that all that is in education can be ______________ is that the â€˜per unit cost ofÂ outcomeâ€™ is lower in private schools. Meaning that even _________ the learning outcomes of private schools are not better _____________ theÂ public schools the cost _______________ running private schools is much lower._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ the cost _______________ running private schools is much lower._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

3

Question 22

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The new claim that ______________ out of misplaced confidence that all that is in education can be ______________ is that the â€˜per unit cost ofÂ outcomeâ€™ is lower in private schools. Meaning that even _________ the learning outcomes of private schools are not better _____________ theÂ public schools the cost _______________ running private schools is much lower._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ better _____________ the public schools_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 23

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The new claim that ______________ out of misplaced confidence that all that is in education can be ______________ is that the â€˜per unit cost ofÂ outcomeâ€™ is lower in private schools. Meaning that even _________ the learning outcomes of private schools are not better _____________ theÂ public schools the cost _______________ running private schools is much lower._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The new claim that ______________ out of misplaced_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

4

Question 24

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The committee _____________ criminal justice reforms recommended a threefold strategy to arrest the drift and to prevent total disaster. FirstÂ the law substantive and procedural requires a fresh _______________ look based on changes in society and economy _____________Â priorities in governance. The guiding ____________ in the reform process should be decriminalisation wherever ______________ and diversionÂ reserving the criminal justice system mainly to deal with real â€œhard crimes._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The guiding ____________ in the reform_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

3

Question 25

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The new claim that ______________ out of misplaced confidence that all that is in education can be ______________ is that the â€˜per unit cost ofÂ outcomeâ€™ is lower in private schools. Meaning that even _________ the learning outcomes of private schools are not better _____________ theÂ public schools the cost _______________ running private schools is much lower._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ education can be ______________ is that the â€˜per unit cost of outcome is lower in private schools._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

1

Question 26

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The committee _____________ criminal justice reforms recommended a threefold strategy to arrest the drift and to prevent total disaster. FirstÂ the law substantive and procedural requires a fresh _______________ look based on changes in society and economy _____________Â priorities in governance. The guiding ____________ in the reform process should be decriminalisation wherever ______________ and diversionÂ reserving the criminal justice system mainly to deal with real â€œhard crimes._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ process should be decriminalisation wherever ______________ and diversion_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

1

Question 27

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures and particularlyÂ those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

3

Question 28

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The committee _____________ criminal justice reforms recommended a threefold strategy to arrest the drift and to prevent total disaster. FirstÂ the law substantive and procedural requires a fresh _______________ look based on changes in society and economy _____________Â priorities in governance. The guiding ____________ in the reform process should be decriminalisation wherever ______________ and diversionÂ reserving the criminal justice system mainly to deal with real â€œhard crimes._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The committee _____________ criminal justice reforms_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 29

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The committee _____________ criminal justice reforms recommended a threefold strategy to arrest the drift and to prevent total disaster. FirstÂ the law substantive and procedural requires a fresh _______________ look based on changes in society and economy _____________Â priorities in governance. The guiding ____________ in the reform process should be decriminalisation wherever ______________ and diversionÂ reserving the criminal justice system mainly to deal with real â€œhard crimes._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ economy _____________ priorities in governance._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

1

Question 30

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The committee _____________ criminal justice reforms recommended a threefold strategy to arrest the drift and to prevent total disaster. FirstÂ the law substantive and procedural requires a fresh _______________ look based on changes in society and economy _____________Â priorities in governance. The guiding ____________ in the reform process should be decriminalisation wherever ______________ and diversionÂ reserving the criminal justice system mainly to deal with real â€œhard crimes._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ requires a fresh _______________ look based on changes_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

4

Question 31

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures and particularlyÂ those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ _____________ Central government expenditures_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 32

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures and particularlyÂ those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

1

Question 33

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ All of us have admired some writers ______________ their work over that of others for their writing style as much as for the content of their work. ____________ writerÂ who has for more than half a century _______________ for his searing honesty is George Orwell. He is recondite but he is never ________________. He says it as it isÂ and yet says it as it has not been said ____________._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ He is recondite but he is never ________________._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

1

Question 34

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures and particularlyÂ those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

4

Question 35

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures and particularlyÂ those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 36

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ All of us have admired some writers ______________ their work over that of others for their writing style as much as for the content of their work. ____________ writerÂ who has for more than half a century _______________ for his searing honesty is George Orwell. He is recondite but he is never ________________. He says it as it isÂ and yet says it as it has not been said ____________._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ He says it as it is and yet says it as it has not been said ____________._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

3

Question 37

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ All of us have admired some writers ______________ their work over that of others for their writing style as much as for the content of their work. ____________ writerÂ who has for more than half a century _______________ for his searing honesty is George Orwell. He is recondite but he is never ________________. He says it as it isÂ and yet says it as it has not been said ____________._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ _______________ for his searing honesty is George Orwell._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 38

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ All of us have admired some writers ______________ their work over that of others for their writing style as much as for the content of their work. ____________ writerÂ who has for more than half a century _______________ for his searing honesty is George Orwell. He is recondite but he is never ________________. He says it as it isÂ and yet says it as it has not been said ____________._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ ____________ writer who has_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

4

Question 39

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ All of us have admired some writers ______________ their work over that of others for their writing style as much as for the content of their work. ____________ writerÂ who has for more than half a century _______________ for his searing honesty is George Orwell. He is recondite but he is never ________________. He says it as it isÂ and yet says it as it has not been said ____________._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ All of us have admired some writers ______________ their work_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 40

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of thefour alternatives._x005F_x000D_ One who has witnessed a debate ______ argument between two men _____________ strong intellectually one of whom is a trained logician and the other lacking this advantage will never forget the impression produced _________ him by the unequal struggle. The conflict is like that of a ____________ wrestler untrained in the little tricks and turns of the science in the various principles of applying force in a certain way at a certain time at a certain place with a __________ and experienced wrestler._x005F_x000D_ like that of a ____________ wrestler untrained_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

1

Question 41

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of thefour alternatives._x005F_x000D_ One who has witnessed a debate ______ argument between two men _____________ strong intellectually one of whom is a trained logician and the other lacking this advantage will never forget the impression produced _________ him by the unequal struggle. The conflict is like that of a ____________ wrestler untrained in the little tricks and turns of the science in the various principles of applying force in a certain way at a certain time at a certain place with a __________ and experienced wrestler._x005F_x000D_ certain place with a __________ and experienced wrestler_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

1

Question 42

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of thefour alternatives._x005F_x000D_ One who has witnessed a debate ______ argument between two men _____________ strong intellectually one of whom is a trained logician and the other lacking this advantage will never forget the impression produced _________ him by the unequal struggle. The conflict is like that of a ____________ wrestler untrained in the little tricks and turns of the science in the various principles of applying force in a certain way at a certain time at a certain place with a __________ and experienced wrestler._x005F_x000D_ impression produced _________ him by the unequal_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 43

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ To impose costs on one of the parties at the end of a ________________ litigation is common; it is meant among other things to act as a ___________________ againstÂ litigants abusing the process and the system of the law. But to seek pre-deposits with a view to prioritising a certain kind of case over another byÂ __________________ early dates of hearing to those that are capable of paying huge ___________ of money is simply staggering. It reinforces a scheme of classismÂ that ought to have no place in any court of law let ______________ the apex court of the land._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ capable of paying huge ___________ of money_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

3

Question 44

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of thefour alternatives._x005F_x000D_ One who has witnessed a debate ______ argument between two men _____________ strong intellectually one of whom is a trained logician and the other lacking this advantage will never forget the impression produced _________ him by the unequal struggle. The conflict is like that of a ____________ wrestler untrained in the little tricks and turns of the science in the various principles of applying force in a certain way at a certain time at a certain place with a __________ and experienced wrestler._x005F_x000D_ two men _____________ strong intellectually_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

4

Question 45

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of thefour alternatives._x005F_x000D_ One who has witnessed a debate ______ argument between two men _____________ strong intellectually one of whom is a trained logician and the other lacking this advantage will never forget the impression produced _________ him by the unequal struggle. The conflict is like that of a ____________ wrestler untrained in the little tricks and turns of the science in the various principles of applying force in a certain way at a certain time at a certain place with a __________ and experienced wrestler._x005F_x000D_ witnessed a debate ______ argument between_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 46

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ To impose costs on one of the parties at the end of a ________________ litigation is common; it is meant among other things to act as a ___________________ againstÂ litigants abusing the process and the system of the law. But to seek pre-deposits with a view to prioritising a certain kind of case over another byÂ __________________ early dates of hearing to those that are capable of paying huge ___________ of money is simply staggering. It reinforces a scheme of classismÂ that ought to have no place in any court of law let ______________ the apex court of the land._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ by __________________ early dates of hearing_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

4

Question 47

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ To impose costs on one of the parties at the end of a ________________ litigation is common; it is meant among other things to act as a ___________________ againstÂ litigants abusing the process and the system of the law. But to seek pre-deposits with a view to prioritising a certain kind of case over another byÂ __________________ early dates of hearing to those that are capable of paying huge ___________ of money is simply staggering. It reinforces a scheme of classismÂ that ought to have no place in any court of law let ______________ the apex court of the land._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ let ______________ the apex court of the land._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

3

Question 48

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The battle between attackers and the attacked is becoming still more _____________. Faced with potentially new cyber ____________ theÂ danger to Indiaâ€™s economic and national security is going _________________ geometrical progression. To be forearmed withÂ _______________ offensive cyber operations and __________________ cyber security is essential._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ __________________ cyber security is essential._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

3

Question 49

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The battle between attackers and the attacked is becoming still more _____________. Faced with potentially new cyber ____________ theÂ danger to Indiaâ€™s economic and national security is going _________________ geometrical progression. To be forearmed withÂ _______________ offensive cyber operations and __________________ cyber security is essential._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ To be forearmed with _______________ offensive cyber operations_x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

2

Question 50

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The battle between attackers and the attacked is becoming still more _____________. Faced with potentially new cyber ____________ theÂ danger to Indiaâ€™s economic and national security is going _________________ geometrical progression. To be forearmed withÂ _______________ offensive cyber operations and __________________ cyber security is essential._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Indias economic and national security is going _________________ geometrical progression._x005F_x000D_

Accepted Answer

4

4201.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ In its _______________ phase, the big telco monopolies tried to levy a "tax" on all Internet content __________________. The InternetÂ companies were then the new kids on the _________________. They and the Internet user community fought back such attempts. This was theÂ first net neutrality war, and it ______________ the principle of ________________ on the Internet between different types of content or sites._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ In its _______________ phase_x005F_x000D_
A.	nascent
B.	potential
C.	fresh
D.	promising
Answer» B. potential

4202.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The very ___________________ of apologizing and forgiveness _________________ the importance of memory and the vitality of the community as a link between past,Â present and future. It ________________ the question of the responsibility ______________ the past and its injustices. Somehow for many politicians, the past is a different country for _________________ they have no responsibility._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ the past is a different country for _________________ they have no responsibility._x005F_x000D_
A.	that
B.	those
C.	which
D.	whom
Answer» D. whom

4203.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The very ___________________ of apologizing and forgiveness _________________ the importance of memory and the vitality of the community as a link between past,Â present and future. It ________________ the question of the responsibility ______________ the past and its injustices. Somehow for many politicians, the past is a different country for _________________ they have no responsibility._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Â forgiveness _________________ the importance of memory and the vitality of the community_x005F_x000D_
A.	repeats
B.	rectifies
C.	replays
D.	reiterates
Answer» E.

4204.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The very ___________________ of apologizing and forgiveness _________________ the importance of memory and the vitality of the community as a link between past,Â present and future. It ________________ the question of the responsibility ______________ the past and its injustices. Somehow for many politicians, the past is a different country for _________________ they have no responsibility._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The very ___________________ of apologizing_x005F_x000D_
A.	act
B.	stand
C.	behaviour
D.	attitude
Answer» B. stand

4205.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The very ___________________ of apologizing and forgiveness _________________ the importance of memory and the vitality of the community as a link between past,Â present and future. It ________________ the question of the responsibility ______________ the past and its injustices. Somehow for many politicians, the past is a different country for _________________ they have no responsibility._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ It ________________ the question_x005F_x000D_
A.	hikes
B.	raises
C.	ups
D.	boosts
Answer» C. ups

4206.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Once ______________, it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is inÂ progress, and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices â€” often from the same people â€” that rose to deafeningÂ ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ thoseÂ who succeeded and did wondrously well._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The first voice __________________ those who succeeded and did wondrously well._x005F_x000D_
A.	congratulates
B.	applaud
C.	celebrated
D.	recommended
Answer» D. recommended

4207.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Once ______________, it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is inÂ progress, and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices â€” often from the same people â€” that rose to deafeningÂ ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ thoseÂ who succeeded and did wondrously well._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ the results of various school boards _________________._x005F_x000D_
A.	are declaring
B.	declare
C.	were being declared
D.	were declared
Answer» E.

4208.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Once ______________, it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is inÂ progress, and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices â€” often from the same people â€” that rose to deafeningÂ ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ thoseÂ who succeeded and did wondrously well._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ rose to deafening ____________ from April to May_x005F_x000D_
A.	level
B.	levels
C.	height
D.	crescendos
Answer» C. height

4209.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Once ______________, it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is inÂ progress, and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices â€” often from the same people â€” that rose to deafeningÂ ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ thoseÂ who succeeded and did wondrously well._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Once ______________,_x005F_x000D_
A.	upon a time
B.	only
C.	again
D.	more
Answer» D. more

4210.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Once ______________, it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is inÂ progress, and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices â€” often from the same people â€” that rose to deafeningÂ ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ thoseÂ who succeeded and did wondrously well._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices_x005F_x000D_
A.	cacophony
B.	high decibel
C.	whisper
D.	silence
Answer» B. high decibel

4211.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Decisions that profoundly _________________ not only the present __________________ succeeding generations, should not be taken in a ______________, or through oneÂtime referendums. This is basic political common ________________. But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent, 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The ___________________ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ This is basic political common ________________._x005F_x000D_
A.	sense
B.	feeling
C.	attitude
D.	philosophy
Answer» B. feeling

4212.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Decisions that profoundly _________________ not only the present __________________ succeeding generations, should not be taken in a ______________, or through oneÂtime referendums. This is basic political common ________________. But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent, 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The ___________________ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear._x005F_x000D_ The ___________________ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear._x005F_x000D_
A.	residue
B.	corollary
C.	consequences
D.	sequel
Answer» D. sequel

4213.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Decisions that profoundly _________________ not only the present __________________ succeeding generations, should not be taken in a ______________, or through oneÂtime referendums. This is basic political common ________________. But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent, 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The ___________________ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear._x005F_x000D_ Decisions that profoundly __________________x005F_x000D_
A.	effect
B.	affect
C.	are effecting
D.	are affecting
Answer» C. are effecting

4214.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ ____________________ some respects, this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an _______________ political flavour. The rule against admitting _______________ evidence, for instance, is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human ______________, independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same ________________ for the laws of property and contract._x005F_x000D_ a keen awareness of human ______________,_x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_
A.	biology
B.	nature
C.	personality
D.	quality
Answer» C. personality

4215.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ ____________________ some respects, this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an _______________ political flavour. The rule against admitting _______________ evidence, for instance, is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human ______________, independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same ________________ for the laws of property and contract._x005F_x000D_ The same ________________ for the laws of property and contract._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_
A.	comes
B.	goes
C.	pushes
D.	pulls
Answer» C. pushes

4216.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Decisions that profoundly _________________ not only the present __________________ succeeding generations, should not be taken in a ______________, or through oneÂtime referendums. This is basic political common ________________. But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent, 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The ___________________ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ should not be taken in a ______________, or through oneÂtime referendums._x005F_x000D_
A.	speed
B.	rush
C.	fast
D.	race
Answer» C. fast

4217.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Decisions that profoundly _________________ not only the present __________________ succeeding generations, should not be taken in a ______________, or through oneÂtime referendums. This is basic political common ________________. But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent, 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The ___________________ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear._x005F_x000D_ not only the present __________________ succeeding generations,_x005F_x000D_
A.	even the
B.	but even the
C.	however also
D.	but also
Answer» E.

4218.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ ____________________ some respects, this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an _______________ political flavour. The rule against admitting _______________ evidence, for instance, is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human ______________, independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same ________________ for the laws of property and contract._x005F_x000D_ ____________________ some respects_x005F_x000D_
A.	Into
B.	About
C.	In
D.	On
Answer» D. On

4219.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ ____________________ some respects, this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an _______________ political flavour. The rule against admitting _______________ evidence, for instance, is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human ______________, independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same ________________ for the laws of property and contract._x005F_x000D_ Many of these laws do not have an _______________ political flavour._x005F_x000D_
A.	overtly
B.	adequately
C.	averagely
D.	abundantly
Answer» B. adequately

4220.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ ____________________ some respects, this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an _______________ political flavour. The rule against admitting _______________ evidence, for instance, is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human ______________, independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same ________________ for the laws of property and contract._x005F_x000D_ The rule against admitting _______________ evidence_x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_
A.	gossip
B.	rumour
C.	scandal
D.	hearsay
Answer» E.

4221.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The new claim that ______________ out of misplaced confidence that all that is in education can be ______________ is that the â€˜per unit cost ofÂ outcomeâ€™ is lower in private schools. Meaning that even _________ the learning outcomes of private schools are not better _____________ theÂ public schools, the cost _______________ running private schools is much lower._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ the cost _______________ running private schools is much lower._x005F_x000D_
A.	for
B.	about
C.	of
D.	with
Answer» D. with

4222.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The new claim that ______________ out of misplaced confidence that all that is in education can be ______________ is that the â€˜per unit cost ofÂ outcomeâ€™ is lower in private schools. Meaning that even _________ the learning outcomes of private schools are not better _____________ theÂ public schools, the cost _______________ running private schools is much lower._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ better _____________ the public schools_x005F_x000D_
A.	then
B.	than
C.	to
D.	as
Answer» C. to

4223.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The new claim that ______________ out of misplaced confidence that all that is in education can be ______________ is that the â€˜per unit cost ofÂ outcomeâ€™ is lower in private schools. Meaning that even _________ the learning outcomes of private schools are not better _____________ theÂ public schools, the cost _______________ running private schools is much lower._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The new claim that ______________ out of misplaced_x005F_x000D_
A.	emerging
B.	emerge
C.	was emerged
D.	emerged
Answer» E.

4224.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The committee _____________ criminal justice reforms recommended a threefold strategy to arrest the drift and to prevent total disaster. First,Â the law, substantive and procedural, requires a fresh _______________ look based on changes in society and economy _____________Â priorities in governance. The guiding ____________ in the reform process should be decriminalisation wherever ______________ and diversion,Â reserving the criminal justice system mainly to deal with real â€œhard" crimes._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The guiding ____________ in the reform_x005F_x000D_
A.	law
B.	rule
C.	principle
D.	path
Answer» D. path

4225.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The new claim that ______________ out of misplaced confidence that all that is in education can be ______________ is that the â€˜per unit cost ofÂ outcomeâ€™ is lower in private schools. Meaning that even _________ the learning outcomes of private schools are not better _____________ theÂ public schools, the cost _______________ running private schools is much lower._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ education can be ______________ is that the â€˜per unit cost of outcome' is lower in private schools._x005F_x000D_
A.	quantified
B.	counted
C.	totalled
D.	scored
Answer» B. counted

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4226.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The committee _____________ criminal justice reforms recommended a threefold strategy to arrest the drift and to prevent total disaster. First,Â the law, substantive and procedural, requires a fresh _______________ look based on changes in society and economy _____________Â priorities in governance. The guiding ____________ in the reform process should be decriminalisation wherever ______________ and diversion,Â reserving the criminal justice system mainly to deal with real â€œhard" crimes._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ process should be decriminalisation wherever ______________ and diversion_x005F_x000D_
A.	possible
B.	allowed
C.	imaginable
D.	viable
Answer» B. allowed

4227.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularlyÂ those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country._x005F_x000D_
A.	effects
B.	affected
C.	affects
D.	affect
Answer» D. affect

4228.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The committee _____________ criminal justice reforms recommended a threefold strategy to arrest the drift and to prevent total disaster. First,Â the law, substantive and procedural, requires a fresh _______________ look based on changes in society and economy _____________Â priorities in governance. The guiding ____________ in the reform process should be decriminalisation wherever ______________ and diversion,Â reserving the criminal justice system mainly to deal with real â€œhard" crimes._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The committee _____________ criminal justice reforms_x005F_x000D_
A.	of
B.	on
C.	for
D.	upon
Answer» C. for

4229.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The committee _____________ criminal justice reforms recommended a threefold strategy to arrest the drift and to prevent total disaster. First,Â the law, substantive and procedural, requires a fresh _______________ look based on changes in society and economy _____________Â priorities in governance. The guiding ____________ in the reform process should be decriminalisation wherever ______________ and diversion,Â reserving the criminal justice system mainly to deal with real â€œhard" crimes._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ economy _____________ priorities in governance._x005F_x000D_
A.	as well as
B.	and
C.	and also
D.	plus
Answer» B. and

4230.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The committee _____________ criminal justice reforms recommended a threefold strategy to arrest the drift and to prevent total disaster. First,Â the law, substantive and procedural, requires a fresh _______________ look based on changes in society and economy _____________Â priorities in governance. The guiding ____________ in the reform process should be decriminalisation wherever ______________ and diversion,Â reserving the criminal justice system mainly to deal with real â€œhard" crimes._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ requires a fresh _______________ look based on changes_x005F_x000D_
A.	full
B.	complete
C.	through
D.	comprehensive
Answer» E.

4231.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularlyÂ those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ _____________ Central government expenditures_x005F_x000D_
A.	onto
B.	on
C.	upon
D.	for
Answer» C. upon

4232.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularlyÂ those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze_x005F_x000D_
A.	juxtaposition
B.	nearness
C.	contact
D.	proximity
Answer» B. nearness

4233.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of theÂ four alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ All of us have admired some writers, ______________ their work over that of others for their writing style as much as for the content of their work. ____________ writerÂ who has, for more than half a century, _______________ for his searing honesty is George Orwell. He is recondite, but he is never ________________. He says it as it isÂ and yet says it as it has not been said ____________._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ He is recondite, but he is never ________________._x005F_x000D_
A.	trite
B.	pertinent
C.	impressive
D.	relevant
Answer» B. pertinent

4234.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularlyÂ those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues._x005F_x000D_
A.	doubt
B.	objection
C.	questioning
D.	reluctance
Answer» E.

4235.	In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the fourÂ alternatives._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularlyÂ those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India_x005F_x000D_
A.	into
B.	in
C.	of
D.	about
Answer» C. of