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1.	First day at school, children are suddenly thrown into a ________ environment, juggling the pressure of learning new academic skills and establishing relationships with peers. I. foreign II. unfamiliar III. unknown
A.	Only II
B.	Only III
C.	Only I
D.	Only I and II
E.	All are correct
Answer» D. Only I and II

Discussion

2.	Researchers have been able to take audio clips, recreate realistic mouth movements, and then ______ it on to other existing videos through AI. I. graft II. integrate III. combine
A.	Only I
B.	Only II and III
C.	Only II
D.	Only I and III
E.	All are correct
Answer» F.

Discussion

3.	Being a parent is stressful but _______ , and in order to be a good parent you must make good children. I. rewarding II. demanding III. fulfilling
A.	Only I
B.	Only I and III
C.	Only I and II
D.	Only III
E.	All are correct
Answer» C. Only I and II

Discussion

4.	The king ________ over the words of his trusted and knowledgeable minister, and asked his guards to arrest the hunter and release the bird. I. inclined II. pondered III. think
A.	Only III
B.	Only I and III
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only II
E.	All are correct
Answer» E. All are correct

Discussion

5.	When the going gets tough, the _______ get going. I. tough II. gritty III. strong
A.	Only I
B.	Only I and III
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only III
E.	All are correct
Answer» F.

Discussion

6.	In order to reduce the fiscal deficit, the Economic Affairs Secretary said that in the next fiscal, the G-sec buyback would be __________ by Rs 25,000 crore. A. Chafed B. Reduced C. Increased D. Pared
A.	A,C
B.	C,D
C.	A,D
D.	B,D
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

7.	In a press statement, the spokesperson re-iterated that the company continues to give __________ importance to regulatory compliance and endeavors to meet supervisory expectations. A. Finicky B. Partial C. Absolute D. Utmost
A.	A,B
B.	B,C
C.	A,D
D.	C,D
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

8.	India’s listed corporates will have to __________ quick action to get on board more directors, including a woman, if they have to ensure compliance with the SEBI’s new corporate governance norms. A. Intimate B. Initiate C. Concede D. Take
A.	A,B
B.	B,C
C.	B,D
D.	A,C
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. A,C

Discussion

9.	The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has __________ a penalty of Rs 58.9 crore on ICICI Bank Limited for non-compliance of directions issued by it. A. Appoint B. Wrecked C. Slapped D. Imposed
A.	A,C
B.	C,D
C.	B,D
D.	A,B
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. B,D

Discussion

10.	North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and __________ his commitment to the “denuclearisation” of the peninsula. A. Emphasized B. Affirmed C. Redundant D. Forced
A.	A,B
B.	B,D
C.	A,D
D.	B,C
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. B,D

Discussion

11.	Strategic defaulters may _______ up to 40 percent of nonperforming loans, against an original estimate of 15 percent, which was revised to 25 percent at the end of 2017. I. Account for II. Add up III. Back down
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only I and II
E.	All of the above
Answer» B. Only II

Discussion

12.	The new opportunities for Indian IT will _______ retraining of hundreds of thousands of engineers and establishment of new consulting practices. I. Entail II. Involve III. Necessitate
A.	Only I
B.	Only III
C.	Only I and II
D.	Only II and III
E.	All of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

13.	These approaches are not _______ to most business systems because they don’t have clearly defined outcomes and they deal with far too many variables. I. Applicable II. Pertinent III. Validate
A.	Only II
B.	Only III
C.	Only I and II
D.	Only II and III
E.	All of the above
Answer» D. Only II and III

Discussion

14.	America’s government was briefly _______ after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a spending bill. I. Turned off II. Shut down III. Shut Out
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Only I and III
D.	Only II and III
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Only I and III

Discussion

15.	Bangladesh delayed the start of the planned repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, _______ that it had not compiled a list of those ready to return. I. On thin ice II. On the grounds III. For the reason
A.	Only II
B.	Only I and II
C.	Only I and III
D.	Only II and III
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

16.	This would be _______________ by a weak phase of the monsoon when rains get _______________ to the foothills of the Himalayas.
A.	fared, controlled
B.	fought, cared
C.	fraught, determined
D.	followed, confined
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

17.	Delivery partners are ____________ made to understand the practical ____________ of the job as they choose to enter the workforce.
A.	unilaterally, bright
B.	universally, term
C.	slowly, repetition
D.	unequivocally, nature
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

18.	In a country as ____________ as India, it is impossible to ensure that vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences are ____________ into delivery logistics.
A.	reverse, faced
B.	reticent, feared
C.	diverse, factored
D.	recess, fused
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. recess, fused

Discussion

19.	Arguably, the ____________ for fiscal concessions is limited given the overall revenue scenario, but the government can certainly push for further ____________ to incentivise investment.
A.	spectacular, terminal
B.	space, reforms
C.	surety, radio
D.	function, yield
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. surety, radio

Discussion

20.	Though a rate cut was a ____________ conclusion ahead of the monetary policy announcement, the ____________ was of either a 25 or 50 basis points one.
A.	accustomed, experience
B.	foregone, expectation
C.	forest, explanation
D.	earnest, exposition
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. forest, explanation

Discussion

21.	To keep tabs on high-value cash withdrawals, the Budget has _____________ banks to levy TDS on withdrawals in excess of Rs. 1 crore.
A.	Encouraged
B.	Empowered
C.	Decided
D.	Demonstrated
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Decided

Discussion

22.	Mortgage or home loan _____________ is essentially a life policy that covers the borrower against the non-payment of loan in case of his / her death.
A.	Institution
B.	Function
C.	Insurance
D.	Rate
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. Rate

Discussion

23.	Buying a home is one of the most _____________ financial decisions we need to take.
A.	Important
B.	Impatient
C.	Honest
D.	Drastic
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. Impatient

Discussion

24.	Since you can sell units only on the stock exchange, it is _____________ that there are buyers and you get a good price.
A.	Instant
B.	Imperative
C.	Ratification
D.	Genuine
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Ratification

Discussion

25.	There has been _____________ interest among retail investors in ETF, thanks to the underperformance of the actively-managed large-cap equity funds.
A.	Decreased
B.	Increased
C.	Determined
D.	Fragment
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Determined

Discussion

26.	Litchi does not ______________ any harm in well-nourished children, but only in undernourished children who had eaten litchi fruit the previous day and had gone to bed with ______________ stomach. Column 1 Column 2 (A) Cause (D) Empty (B) Induce (E) Urgent (C) Excite (F) Vacant
A.	A-E and C-D
B.	A-F and B-D
C.	C-D
D.	A-E
E.	B-F
Answer» C. C-D

Discussion

27.	Acute encephalitis syndrome or AES is a basket term used for ______________ to various symptoms in children with clinical neurological manifestation that ______________ mental confusion, disorientation, convulsion, delirium, or coma. Column 1 Column 2 (A) Referring (D) Initiates (B) Editing (E) States (C) Indicating (F) Includes
A.	C-D
B.	B-F and C-D
C.	A-F
D.	A-E and C-D
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. A-E and C-D

Discussion

28.	IIT-Bombay has been ______________ India’s best university for the second year in a row, ______________ a global ranking of 152 in the QS World University Rankings for 2020. Column 1 Column 2 (A) Ranked (D) Gaining (B) Rated (E) Achieving (C) Characterized (F) Tracking
A.	B-F and C-D
B.	A-E and B-D
C.	A-E, B-F, C-D
D.	A-F
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. A-E, B-F, C-D

Discussion

29.	Taking a cue from these complaints, the National Human Rights Commission had ______________ a draft of patients’ rights charter with the Ministry and it was ______________ at the 11th meeting of the National Council of Clinical Establishments. Column 1 Column 2 (A) Shared (D)Earned (B) Attracted (E) Discussed (C) Determined (F) Enquired
A.	B-D and C-E
B.	A-E and B-D
C.	B-F
D.	A-E
E.	C-D
Answer» E. C-D

Discussion

30.	A patient has the right to know all the rates charged for specific services in a hospital, hospitals should boldly ______________ the cost of procedures in local and English language and patients should pay the fees agreed upon and never ______________ to violence. Column 1 Column 2 (A) Disturb (D) Resort (B) Display (E) Function (C) Draft (F) Terminate
A.	A-F, B-D
B.	C-D, B-F
C.	B-D
D.	A-E
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. A-E

Discussion

31.	____________ people hardly find it difficult to manage multiple things in life simultaneously but normal people suffer in such situations. That is one trait that makes the ____________ persons different from the rest of the lot though other qualities also should be taken into account. That is why people are mostly envious of ____________ people as they will never be able to match their caliber.
A.	Lucid
B.	Functional
C.	Successful
D.	Sterile
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. Sterile

Discussion

32.	His concern for the affected children is so ____________ that it can be understood without giving much thought. It is not his fault though because all his family members are ____________ in all their dealings and they do not care much about anything in life. It is because of this ____________ nature of his family that they have not got many friends in the neighbourhood.
A.	Stupendous
B.	Superficial
C.	Substantial
D.	Spurious
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Substantial

Discussion

33.	It is very important to ____________ to rules and regulations in life if you want to achieve something. If you are a person who hates discipline and cannot ____________ to any stupid set of norms, you should definitely opt for startup stints. There you will not have to ____________ anything fixed and you can only focus on your performance.
A.	Attest
B.	Adhere
C.	Abate
D.	Reject
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Abate

Discussion

34.	The way that he is progressing in life it can be said that he has quite a ____________ future. If something is not done to correct this, nobody will be able to change this ____________ picture that is being painted by him only. This can well be understood from the ____________ look in the eyes of his parents and teachers.
A.	Callous
B.	Bleak
C.	Earnest
D.	Benevolent
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Earnest

Discussion

35.	You should not make any ____________ remark against your colleagues since they are with you through thick and thin. If they also revert with any ____________ comment you may not be able to tolerate it at your end. Therefore, it is in your own best interests that you should refrain from making ____________ comment on anybody.
A.	Docile
B.	Destructive
C.	Derogatory
D.	Eccentric
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. Eccentric

Discussion

36.	Contrary to popular perception, India had never been an “outlier state” and though not a member of the nuclear non-proliferation regime, had maintained an _________ non-proliferation record coupled with a strong commitment to controlling exports of nuclear materials.
A.	Updated
B.	Tarnished
C.	Impeccable
D.	Guilty
E.	Gleaming
Answer» D. Guilty

Discussion

37.	Our chief economic advisor recently noted that although the level was still below potential, the Indian economy seemed to be picking up resiliently in terms of growth and very ________ stated that India was both a story of revival and risks.
A.	Elaborated
B.	Summary
C.	Succinctly
D.	Rudely
E.	Debatable
Answer» D. Rudely

Discussion

38.	Delhi is the _______ example of a city that has neglected its environment and needs a fundamental policy change incorporating environmental preservation within the economic goals so as to shift the mindset of Indian society.
A.	Quintessential
B.	Banal
C.	Flawed
D.	Primitive
E.	Spirit
Answer» B. Banal

Discussion

39.	Alcohol-induced liver damage is a growing epidemic, especially in Kerala where aberrant lifestyle changes are being _______ at a rapid rate as compared to rest of India.
A.	Exhume
B.	Entwined
C.	Tangible
D.	Imbibed
E.	Foresight
Answer» E. Foresight

Discussion

40.	Even though India has become world’s second largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world after china, it is also_______for simply bringing in most of the components and assembling them, an activity also sarcastically termed as screwdriver technology.
A.	Denuded
B.	Derided
C.	Lauded
D.	Simulated
E.	Exalted
Answer» C. Lauded

Discussion

41.	The large-scale _________ of troops by the Syrian government and its allies around the province, has led to speculation about an _________ attack as well as calls to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe.
A.	Realization, eminent
B.	Mutilation, excellent
C.	Mobilization, imminent
D.	Resources, extreme
E.	Assimilation, assumed
Answer» D. Resources, extreme

Discussion

42.	But the people of Telangana are going to _________ him by what he did in the last four years, and not by what he _________ to do in the next few weeks.
A.	Judge, intends
B.	Reject, restricts
C.	Reciprocate, proposes
D.	Rectify, plans
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. Reject, restricts

Discussion

43.	Holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assembly may have larger _________, but there is a _________ that it could disadvantage regional parties.
A.	Ramifications, complexion
B.	Impact, synthesis
C.	Benefits, perception
D.	Beginning, problem
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. Beginning, problem

Discussion

44.	At a _________ store recently launched by a Kochi-based startup at the city’s Gold Souk Grande Mall, customers get a _________ experience of what cashier-less shopping feels like.
A.	Mechanical, true
B.	Engineered, realistic
C.	Automated, hands-free
D.	Fully-automated, hands-on
E.	Automated, lifetime
Answer» E. Automated, lifetime

Discussion

45.	With a whole lot of games _________ in the coming months from the post-apocalyptic genre, everybody will be able to _________ the world after the unthinkable has happened.
A.	Retiring, exploit
B.	Rejecting, report
C.	Releasing, explore
D.	Launching, visualize
E.	Opening, understand
Answer» D. Launching, visualize

Discussion

46.	A resolution for the return of Rohingya refugees is for the security of both Bangladesh and india, mainly because of the link to terrorism of some Rohingya militants. Since Bangladesh cannot the Rohingya refugees back, the solution may be global opinion for political reforms in rakhine and for Myanmar to take its people back.
A.	Necessary, push, mobilize
B.	Needed, throw, demand
C.	Unthinkable, pull, voice
D.	Useless, kill, ask
E.	Eradicated, send, muster
Answer» B. Needed, throw, demand

Discussion

47.	A $2.6 billion deal with general electric, centered on building 1,000 diesel locomotives in Bihar, almost came unstuck recently, thanks to thebureaucracy in the Railway Ministry. Bihar chief minister had to send desperate SOS ’ to the Railway Minister to get him to in the matter and ensure that that the project was not cancelled. the contract, signed in 2015, was seen as a big for both ‘Make in India’ scheme and for Bihar.
A.	Muted, interfere, loss
B.	Overzealous, intervene, score
C.	Hierarchical, demand, hit
D.	fanatic ,Meddle , Attainment
E.	passionate, stop, Achievement
Answer» C. Hierarchical, demand, hit

Discussion

48.	Agriculture’s contribution to India’s economy extends the rural economy and many activities in the manufacturing and service sectors. Export surplus from the country’s agricultural trade is higher than the figure achieved by the manufacturing sector.
A.	Below, include, analogous
B.	Moreover, higher, proportionate
C.	Beyond, encompasses, corresponding
D.	Outside, takeover, akin
E.	Above, exclude, similar
Answer» D. Outside, takeover, akin

Discussion

49.	Publicis Groupe, a leading advertising agency, that it will not participate in any award shows, drop promotional activities for one year, and instead, spend monies on developing an AI -powered professional assistant, Marcel. The decision many eyebrows in the industry but Mark Tutssel, chairman says, “awards are the barometer of our health. So, we would never ever walk away from them. That is to even think.
A.	proclaimed, heaved, ludicrous
B.	declared, hoisted, amazing
C.	decreed, lifted, indignant
D.	announced, raised, farcical
E.	asserted, lowered, embarrassing
Answer» E. asserted, lowered, embarrassing

Discussion

50.	“Ultimately, my brother’s goal and my goal is almost the same. When we come before a mountain, the ways to climb it can be different,” said Taizo. Taizo, who was known for his role in building Yahoo! Japan and a multi-billion dollar online gaming company called Gungho in 2002, was in Bengaluru to announce the launch of Gastrotope, a start-up accelerator for Agri-food tech companies. For the 44-year old Taizo, the bet is always on the next big .
A.	Made up, finding, hit
B.	Foresaw, originating, launch
C.	Predicted, building, opportunity
D.	Visualized, making, break
E.	Envisaged, founding, wave
Answer» F.

Discussion

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First day at school, children are suddenly thrown into a ________ environment, juggling the pressure of learning new academic skills and establishing relationships with peers. I. foreign II. unfamiliar III. unknown

Researchers have been able to take audio clips, recreate realistic mouth movements, and then ______ it on to other existing videos through AI. I. graft II. integrate III. combine

Being a parent is stressful but _______ , and in order to be a good parent you must make good children. I. rewarding II. demanding III. fulfilling

The king ________ over the words of his trusted and knowledgeable minister, and asked his guards to arrest the hunter and release the bird. I. inclined II. pondered III. think

When the going gets tough, the _______ get going. I. tough II. gritty III. strong

In order to reduce the fiscal deficit, the Economic Affairs Secretary said that in the next fiscal, the G-sec buyback would be __________ by Rs 25,000 crore. A. Chafed B. Reduced C. Increased D. Pared

In a press statement, the spokesperson re-iterated that the company continues to give __________ importance to regulatory compliance and endeavors to meet supervisory expectations. A. Finicky B. Partial C. Absolute D. Utmost

India’s listed corporates will have to __________ quick action to get on board more directors, including a woman, if they have to ensure compliance with the SEBI’s new corporate governance norms. A. Intimate B. Initiate C. Concede D. Take

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has __________ a penalty of Rs 58.9 crore on ICICI Bank Limited for non-compliance of directions issued by it. A. Appoint B. Wrecked C. Slapped D. Imposed

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and __________ his commitment to the “denuclearisation” of the peninsula. A. Emphasized B. Affirmed C. Redundant D. Forced

Strategic defaulters may _______ up to 40 percent of nonperforming loans, against an original estimate of 15 percent, which was revised to 25 percent at the end of 2017. I. Account for II. Add up III. Back down

The new opportunities for Indian IT will _______ retraining of hundreds of thousands of engineers and establishment of new consulting practices. I. Entail II. Involve III. Necessitate

These approaches are not _______ to most business systems because they don’t have clearly defined outcomes and they deal with far too many variables. I. Applicable II. Pertinent III. Validate

America’s government was briefly _______ after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a spending bill. I. Turned off II. Shut down III. Shut Out

Bangladesh delayed the start of the planned repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, _______ that it had not compiled a list of those ready to return. I. On thin ice II. On the grounds III. For the reason

This would be _______________ by a weak phase of the monsoon when rains get _______________ to the foothills of the Himalayas.

Delivery partners are ____________ made to understand the practical ____________ of the job as they choose to enter the workforce.

In a country as ____________ as India, it is impossible to ensure that vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences are ____________ into delivery logistics.

Arguably, the ____________ for fiscal concessions is limited given the overall revenue scenario, but the government can certainly push for further ____________ to incentivise investment.

Though a rate cut was a ____________ conclusion ahead of the monetary policy announcement, the ____________ was of either a 25 or 50 basis points one.

To keep tabs on high-value cash withdrawals, the Budget has _____________ banks to levy TDS on withdrawals in excess of Rs. 1 crore.

Mortgage or home loan _____________ is essentially a life policy that covers the borrower against the non-payment of loan in case of his / her death.

Buying a home is one of the most _____________ financial decisions we need to take.

Since you can sell units only on the stock exchange, it is _____________ that there are buyers and you get a good price.

There has been _____________ interest among retail investors in ETF, thanks to the underperformance of the actively-managed large-cap equity funds.

Litchi does not ______________ any harm in well-nourished children, but only in undernourished children who had eaten litchi fruit the previous day and had gone to bed with ______________ stomach. Column 1 Column 2 (A) Cause (D) Empty (B) Induce (E) Urgent (C) Excite (F) Vacant

IIT-Bombay has been ______________ India’s best university for the second year in a row, ______________ a global ranking of 152 in the QS World University Rankings for 2020. Column 1 Column 2 (A) Ranked (D) Gaining (B) Rated (E) Achieving (C) Characterized (F) Tracking

Contrary to popular perception, India had never been an “outlier state” and though not a member of the nuclear non-proliferation regime, had maintained an _________ non-proliferation record coupled with a strong commitment to controlling exports of nuclear materials.

Our chief economic advisor recently noted that although the level was still below potential, the Indian economy seemed to be picking up resiliently in terms of growth and very ________ stated that India was both a story of revival and risks.

Delhi is the _______ example of a city that has neglected its environment and needs a fundamental policy change incorporating environmental preservation within the economic goals so as to shift the mindset of Indian society.

Alcohol-induced liver damage is a growing epidemic, especially in Kerala where aberrant lifestyle changes are being _______ at a rapid rate as compared to rest of India.

Even though India has become world’s second largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world after china, it is also_______for simply bringing in most of the components and assembling them, an activity also sarcastically termed as screwdriver technology.

The large-scale _________ of troops by the Syrian government and its allies around the province, has led to speculation about an _________ attack as well as calls to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe.

But the people of Telangana are going to _________ him by what he did in the last four years, and not by what he _________ to do in the next few weeks.

Holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assembly may have larger _________, but there is a _________ that it could disadvantage regional parties.

At a _________ store recently launched by a Kochi-based startup at the city’s Gold Souk Grande Mall, customers get a _________ experience of what cashier-less shopping feels like.

With a whole lot of games _________ in the coming months from the post-apocalyptic genre, everybody will be able to _________ the world after the unthinkable has happened.

Agriculture’s contribution to India’s economy extends the rural economy and many activities in the manufacturing and service sectors. Export surplus from the country’s agricultural trade is higher than the figure achieved by the manufacturing sector.

This would be _ by a weak phase of the monsoon when rains get _ to the foothills of the Himalayas.

Delivery partners are made to understand the practical of the job as they choose to enter the workforce.

In a country as as India, it is impossible to ensure that vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences are into delivery logistics.

Arguably, the for fiscal concessions is limited given the overall revenue scenario, but the government can certainly push for further to incentivise investment.

Though a rate cut was a conclusion ahead of the monetary policy announcement, the was of either a 25 or 50 basis points one.

Litchi does not any harm in well-nourished children, but only in undernourished children who had eaten litchi fruit the previous day and had gone to bed with stomach. Column 1 Column 2 (A) Cause (D) Empty (B) Induce (E) Urgent (C) Excite (F) Vacant

IIT-Bombay has been India’s best university for the second year in a row, a global ranking of 152 in the QS World University Rankings for 2020. Column 1 Column 2 (A) Ranked (D) Gaining (B) Rated (E) Achieving (C) Characterized (F) Tracking

The large-scale _ of troops by the Syrian government and its allies around the province, has led to speculation about an _ attack as well as calls to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe.

But the people of Telangana are going to _ him by what he did in the last four years, and not by what he _ to do in the next few weeks.

Holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assembly may have larger _, but there is a _ that it could disadvantage regional parties.

At a _ store recently launched by a Kochi-based startup at the city’s Gold Souk Grande Mall, customers get a _ experience of what cashier-less shopping feels like.

With a whole lot of games _ in the coming months from the post-apocalyptic genre, everybody will be able to _ the world after the unthinkable has happened.