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101.	An efficient logistics system lies at the __________ of any well-functioning military, and this is especially complicated for the Indian Armed Forces given the__________ environments and conditions they operate in.
A.	Heart, diverse
B.	Crux, parallel
C.	Core, similar
D.	Periphery, distinct
E.	Bottom, uniform
Answer» B. Crux, parallel

Discussion

102.	War and geopolitical conflicts have __________ throughout modern history and 2018 is unlikely to be an __________.
A.	Continuous, rejection
B.	Persisted, exception
C.	Persevered, acceptance
D.	Go, catch
E.	Cease, prerequisite
Answer» C. Persevered, acceptance

Discussion

103.	The trade deficit has been growing rapidly, and the capital inflows __________ to fund it could get disrupted in case US monetary policy gets tightened __________ than expected.
A.	Mandate, equal
B.	Needed, more
C.	Wants, less
D.	required, higher
E.	Both B and D
Answer» F.

Discussion

104.	As part of the policy on overseas borrowing, RBI and the government should __________ the system of contingent liabilities and see if this needs to be __________ within the framework of capital controls.
A.	Check, bought
B.	Learn, bring
C.	Review, brought
D.	Write, carried
E.	Revised, conduct
Answer» D. Write, carried

Discussion

105.	I. A widespread disregard for norms, a perpetual failure to reach targets, and an air of utter helplessness are what ________ the state of rural health care today. II. BSE Sensex slipped below the 34,000 __________ by falling nearly 131 points in early trade yesterday as investors cut bets amid weak domestic sentiment.
A.	Denote
B.	Point
C.	Mark
D.	State
E.	Emphasize
Answer» D. State

Discussion

106.	I. We need to ________ up this roject before January. II. The _________ rushed through the trees, blowing the leaves off, and bending the branches.
A.	Air
B.	Settle
C.	Wound
D.	Gale
E.	Wind
Answer» F.

Discussion

107.	I. I was miffed that I was the _________ person burdened with straightening out this mess. II. Lifting his foot, he struck the match on the __________ of his shoe.
A.	Only
B.	Heel
C.	Sole
D.	Last
E.	Bottom
Answer» D. Last

Discussion

108.	I. He was more than _________ to spend his first day of skiing on the bunny slope. II. The regulator deals with cybercrimes but is silent about online blasphemous _________.
A.	Happy
B.	Angry
C.	Writing
D.	Content
E.	Substance
Answer» E. Substance

Discussion

109.	I. Plastic bottles will be banned at the festival from next year as part of an ambitious _________ by the organisers to tackle waste. II. A group of scientists has developed an emotional chatting machine which is able to _________ emotions while responding to queries.
A.	Project
B.	Scheme
C.	Throw
D.	Bulging
E.	Propel
Answer» B. Scheme

Discussion

110.	A handful of farmers __________ at Kisan Ghat in the morning said that they were there for some mental peace.
A.	heaped
B.	gathered
C.	squandered
D.	stacked
E.	All of the above
Answer» C. squandered

Discussion

111.	The spectacular show by Tata Motors in September clearly indicates that the company’s new generation cars are now finding buyers even in _______ times.
A.	dense
B.	commendatory
C.	inept
D.	difficult
E.	All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above

Discussion

112.	The arrival of tourists to the destination has __________ considerably after the Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode district.
A.	declined
B.	surged
C.	enjoyed
D.	repulsed
E.	All of the above
Answer» B. surged

Discussion

113.	Bishop’s counsel also ________ that further detention was not needed since he had been interrogated for hours before and after hisarrest.
A.	ordered
B.	claimed
C.	acclaimed
D.	confessed
E.	All of the above
Answer» C. acclaimed

Discussion

114.	The investigation is at a crucial stage, therefore, if the accused is granted bail at this stage, it will ________ collection of further evidence.
A.	impede
B.	hinder
C.	obstruct
D.	hamper
E.	All of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

115.	The company is __________ 16 products from its global portfolio at the expo. I. flaunting II. showcasing III. exhibiting
A.	Only II and III
B.	Only II
C.	Only I and III
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Only II

Discussion

116.	Playing with a lot of passion, the 253rd- ranked Ankita came out with ____________ hitting to catch Lin by surprise and finally beat her. I. relentless II. ruthless III. inexorable
A.	Only I and II
B.	Only II
C.	Only I and III
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

117.	All seven planets have the potential for _____________ water, but the chances to find it in liquid form are highest in the temperate "Goldilocks" zone. I. harboring II. searching III. retaining
A.	Only I and II
B.	Only II
C.	Only I
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» D. All of these

Discussion

118.	The double whammy of the STT and LTCG will further ___________ short-term trading in stocks over long-term investment. I. enact II. privilege III. demonstrate
A.	Only I and II
B.	Only II
C.	Only I and III
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Only I and III

Discussion

119.	The BJP may not need to rethink all its alliances, but it must rework its relationships with its allies if it wants to head a strong ___________ of forces in 2019. I. coalition II. concussion III. union
A.	Only II and III
B.	Only II
C.	Only I and III
D.	All of these
E.	None of these
Answer» D. All of these

Discussion

120.	A. An advanced 'soft robotics' built using ________ outer materials will soon allow patients to be positioned quickly and comfortably using robotic hands. B. It refers to the idea that the national identity is rooted in tradition, yet ultimately ________ and open to change. C. Sport, and surfing is no exception, is _________, shifting in shape as times change and when individuals like Wilson introduce new ideas.
A.	tolerant
B.	workable
C.	bending
D.	austere
E.	malleable
Answer» F.

Discussion

121.	A. Federer has been short of matches and form this summer but showed glimpses of his ________ best on Centre Court. B. It would undermine the widespread impression of the EU as bullying, ________and driven by self-interest. C. Over the years, employees accused him of financial improprieties and having an_______style of leadership.
A.	imperious
B.	dominating
C.	humbleness
D.	impetuous
E.	outstanding
Answer» B. dominating

Discussion

122.	A. Curiosity, technical ________, and business understanding, are the hallmarks of those excelling in this field. B. Trump is not a leader but a reality TV personality with no ________for a job that requires calm, steady and intelligent leadership. C. They will undergo a series of exams to test their physical, psychological and emotional _______ for the job.
A.	attitude
B.	expertise
C.	aptitude
D.	know-how
E.	test
Answer» D. know-how

Discussion

123.	A. But after the recent attacks, and with the Islamic State promising more terrorist strikes, a period of relative _________is over. B. Another reason to ignore the moralizing bloviators on the right when they drone on about the moral _________ of liberalism. C. A combination of macroeconomic _________ and microeconomic meddling, intended to boost growth, merely undermined public finances.
A.	rigidity
B.	lenient
C.	disregard
D.	laxity
E.	stubborn
Answer» E. stubborn

Discussion

124.	A. A more personalized treatment __________is very cost-effective, both in terms of resource utilization and its effect on recidivism. B. It was far different from the_________ of past administrations, which held interviews and discussions privately, with few hints of who was being considered. C. An entirely different __________ yielded the only solid successes in neurological disease.
A.	method
B.	approach
C.	way
D.	mechanism
E.	plan
Answer» C. way

Discussion

125.	I. Should quarterly growth _________ and BJP make gains in serial state elections it would salvage lost_________, indicating a positive shift in perceptions. II. We expect crude oil to_________to USD 65 per barrel alongwith commodities standing their_________against the temporary headwinds.
A.	decline, space
B.	increase, floor
C.	rebound, ground
D.	slip, grip
E.	depressed, topsy
Answer» D. slip, grip

Discussion

126.	I. U.S. consumer confidence jumped to a near 17-year high in October, with households _________ about the labor market and business _________ , which could underpin consumer spending and boost the economy. II. The services sector was the most _________ about business prospects in over three years with about 9 per cent of firms expecting more favourable business _________ in the October to March period.
A.	downtrodden, environment
B.	vulnerable, situation
C.	regular, placid
D.	upbeat, conditions
E.	optimism, excellent
Answer» E. optimism, excellent

Discussion

127.	I. India did not have _________ targeting then and so was able to deal with the shocks _________ than many countries. II. _________ remains below targets for many Central Bank; and is generally set to stay that way in the year ahead even though the world economy in general is set to do much _________ in 2018.
A.	consumed, more
B.	inflation, better
C.	reduced, enhanced
D.	deflation, good
E.	prices, honed
Answer» C. reduced, enhanced

Discussion

128.	I. Economic growth, which had been ___________ down for some time but had been given a boost by strong governance reforms was given a demand boost to facilitate ___________ acceleration. II. Forced __________ is when political parties hire PR agencies which ___________ employ social media ‘influencers’ who release the same tweets with the hashtag at a high intensity.
A.	trending, further
B.	trading, more
C.	hover, advance
D.	shot, progress
E.	going, reduce
Answer» B. trading, more

Discussion

129.	I. An erstwhile ___________ department in the ministry of commerce, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), was put in ___________ of this transformation. II. A ___________ driver was arrested yesterday on a drunk driving __________ on the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway.
A.	headstrong, arraign
B.	lazy, impeach
C.	inactive, headlong
D.	slumber, contact
E.	sleepy, charge
Answer» F.

Discussion

130.	The _______________ apparition stalked Reshma for days and ultimately threw her off the cliff.
A.	vindictive
B.	benevolent
C.	magnanimous
D.	callous
E.	All of the above.
Answer» B. benevolent

Discussion

131.	The rotten smell was so _______________ that she became unconscious then and there and had to be hospitalized.
A.	revolting
B.	gratifying
C.	captivating
D.	unappealing
E.	All of the above
Answer» B. gratifying

Discussion

132.	The police commissioner condemned the _______________ murder and vowed to apprehend the wrongdoers within a fortnight.
A.	grisly
B.	gruesome
C.	ghastly
D.	horrifying
E.	All of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

133.	Yesterday, the villagers caught a burglar _______________ a bottle of oil from the community hall.
A.	embezzling
B.	frauding
C.	swindling
D.	pilfering
E.	looting
Answer» E. looting

Discussion

134.	It was very cold outside, and the fire we lit was dimming down; hence I decided to _______________ it a bit.
A.	soak
B.	strike
C.	stoke
D.	increase
E.	All of the above
Answer» D. increase

Discussion

135.	Change in weather patterns is a definitive signal that climate change is not the _______________ of paranoid scientists, but a very real phenomenon. I. drivel II. prattle III. warnings
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Only III
D.	Only I and II
E.	Only II and III
Answer» E. Only II and III

Discussion

136.	People of different communities should not harbor grudge against each other, rather, they should celebrate fellow-feeling and _______________ amongst each other. I. friendship II. fraternity III. brotherhood
A.	Only I
B.	Only I and III
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only I and II
E.	I, II and III
Answer» F.

Discussion

137.	India has strengthened its cellular internet connectivity in the recent years, and it is a milestone in its _______________ rise in the global stage. I. meteoric II. stagnating III. monetary
A.	Only I
B.	Only I and III
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only I and II
E.	I, II and III
Answer» B. Only I and III

Discussion

138.	In the ancient times, remaining alone was dangerous as _______________ animals could easily attack its solitary prey. I. domesticated II. wild III. herbivorous
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only I and II
E.	I, II and III
Answer» C. Only II and III

Discussion

139.	You should not _______________ the streets with rubbish; you should treat the public space the same way you would treat your own home. I. garbage II. loiter III. litter
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Only III
D.	Only I and III
E.	I, II and III
Answer» D. Only I and III

Discussion

140.	The company hopes that its initiative will provide a major source of revenue, ________ fears over the impact of placing thousands of satellites _________ orbit.
A.	despite, in
B.	about, at
C.	over, of
D.	inspite of, for
E.	with, within
Answer» B. about, at

Discussion

141.	The global financial institution has advocated _________ reforms that favour agribusiness and ignore peasants and indigenous peoples whose livelihoods depend _________ traditional land use.
A.	for, about
B.	to, with
C.	for, on
D.	despite, against
E.	with, in
Answer» D. despite, against

Discussion

142.	Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bluster _________ Kashmir and the implied threat of a nuclear war were irresponsible and ________ the top.
A.	among, from
B.	on, over
C.	at, above
D.	on, among
E.	to, from
Answer» C. at, above

Discussion

143.	This idea is also the explanation of his government’s policy ________ Jammu and Kashmir, as reflected _________ his own pronouncements.
A.	for, at
B.	to, with
C.	about, from
D.	on, in
E.	on, about
Answer» E. on, about

Discussion

144.	Tuesday’s multi-city police raids leading ________ the arrests of five people ________ alleged Maoist links has once again brought the debate on the concept of Urban Naxalism.
A.	for, about
B.	to, with
C.	in, in
D.	despite, against
E.	with, in
Answer» C. in, in

Discussion

145.	South Asia ______ half of global low birth weight burden. I. supports II. bears III. keeps
A.	Only I
B.	Only I and II
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only III
E.	All are correct
Answer» C. Only II and III

Discussion

146.	The southwest monsoon is a determinant of India’s overall _________ . I. security II. prosperity III. riches
A.	Only II
B.	Only I and II
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only III
E.	All are correct
Answer» B. Only I and II

Discussion

147.	Reservations to economically weaker sections would be provided without adversely _______ the SC/ST and socially and economically backward classes. I. affecting II. effecting III. influencing
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Only III
D.	Only I and III
E.	All are correct
Answer» E. All are correct

Discussion

148.	It would be better if they could at least provide us some _________as to when the bills would be paid. I. insurance II. assurance III. importance
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Only III
D.	Only I and III
E.	All are correct
Answer» C. Only III

Discussion

149.	We are a little _________ that the hearing in the two cases have different dates when there is a judicial order of taking both cases up together. I. perplexed II. amused III. happy
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Only III
D.	Only I and III
E.	All are correct
Answer» B. Only II

Discussion

150.	While the practice _______ food security it does not _______ adequate cash for the families.
A.	assure, retain
B.	provide, demand
C.	allows, require
D.	ensures, provide
E.	improves, outsource
Answer» E. improves, outsource

Discussion

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An efficient logistics system lies at the __________ of any well-functioning military, and this is especially complicated for the Indian Armed Forces given the__________ environments and conditions they operate in.

War and geopolitical conflicts have __________ throughout modern history and 2018 is unlikely to be an __________.

The trade deficit has been growing rapidly, and the capital inflows __________ to fund it could get disrupted in case US monetary policy gets tightened __________ than expected.

As part of the policy on overseas borrowing, RBI and the government should __________ the system of contingent liabilities and see if this needs to be __________ within the framework of capital controls.

I. We need to ________ up this roject before January. II. The _________ rushed through the trees, blowing the leaves off, and bending the branches.

I. I was miffed that I was the _________ person burdened with straightening out this mess. II. Lifting his foot, he struck the match on the __________ of his shoe.

I. He was more than _________ to spend his first day of skiing on the bunny slope. II. The regulator deals with cybercrimes but is silent about online blasphemous _________.

I. Plastic bottles will be banned at the festival from next year as part of an ambitious _________ by the organisers to tackle waste. II. A group of scientists has developed an emotional chatting machine which is able to _________ emotions while responding to queries.

A handful of farmers __________ at Kisan Ghat in the morning said that they were there for some mental peace.

The spectacular show by Tata Motors in September clearly indicates that the company’s new generation cars are now finding buyers even in _______ times.

The arrival of tourists to the destination has __________ considerably after the Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode district.

Bishop’s counsel also ________ that further detention was not needed since he had been interrogated for hours before and after hisarrest.

The investigation is at a crucial stage, therefore, if the accused is granted bail at this stage, it will ________ collection of further evidence.

The company is __________ 16 products from its global portfolio at the expo. I. flaunting II. showcasing III. exhibiting

Playing with a lot of passion, the 253rd- ranked Ankita came out with ____________ hitting to catch Lin by surprise and finally beat her. I. relentless II. ruthless III. inexorable

All seven planets have the potential for _____________ water, but the chances to find it in liquid form are highest in the temperate "Goldilocks" zone. I. harboring II. searching III. retaining

The double whammy of the STT and LTCG will further ___________ short-term trading in stocks over long-term investment. I. enact II. privilege III. demonstrate

The BJP may not need to rethink all its alliances, but it must rework its relationships with its allies if it wants to head a strong ___________ of forces in 2019. I. coalition II. concussion III. union

I. Should quarterly growth _________ and BJP make gains in serial state elections it would salvage lost_________, indicating a positive shift in perceptions. II. We expect crude oil to_________to USD 65 per barrel alongwith commodities standing their_________against the temporary headwinds.

I. An erstwhile ___________ department in the ministry of commerce, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), was put in ___________ of this transformation. II. A ___________ driver was arrested yesterday on a drunk driving __________ on the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway.

The _______________ apparition stalked Reshma for days and ultimately threw her off the cliff.

The rotten smell was so _______________ that she became unconscious then and there and had to be hospitalized.

The police commissioner condemned the _______________ murder and vowed to apprehend the wrongdoers within a fortnight.

Yesterday, the villagers caught a burglar _______________ a bottle of oil from the community hall.

It was very cold outside, and the fire we lit was dimming down; hence I decided to _______________ it a bit.

Change in weather patterns is a definitive signal that climate change is not the _______________ of paranoid scientists, but a very real phenomenon. I. drivel II. prattle III. warnings

People of different communities should not harbor grudge against each other, rather, they should celebrate fellow-feeling and _______________ amongst each other. I. friendship II. fraternity III. brotherhood

India has strengthened its cellular internet connectivity in the recent years, and it is a milestone in its _______________ rise in the global stage. I. meteoric II. stagnating III. monetary

In the ancient times, remaining alone was dangerous as _______________ animals could easily attack its solitary prey. I. domesticated II. wild III. herbivorous

You should not _______________ the streets with rubbish; you should treat the public space the same way you would treat your own home. I. garbage II. loiter III. litter

The company hopes that its initiative will provide a major source of revenue, ________ fears over the impact of placing thousands of satellites _________ orbit.

The global financial institution has advocated _________ reforms that favour agribusiness and ignore peasants and indigenous peoples whose livelihoods depend _________ traditional land use.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bluster _________ Kashmir and the implied threat of a nuclear war were irresponsible and ________ the top.

This idea is also the explanation of his government’s policy ________ Jammu and Kashmir, as reflected _________ his own pronouncements.

Tuesday’s multi-city police raids leading ________ the arrests of five people ________ alleged Maoist links has once again brought the debate on the concept of Urban Naxalism.

South Asia ______ half of global low birth weight burden. I. supports II. bears III. keeps

The southwest monsoon is a determinant of India’s overall _________ . I. security II. prosperity III. riches

Reservations to economically weaker sections would be provided without adversely _______ the SC/ST and socially and economically backward classes. I. affecting II. effecting III. influencing

It would be better if they could at least provide us some _________as to when the bills would be paid. I. insurance II. assurance III. importance

We are a little _________ that the hearing in the two cases have different dates when there is a judicial order of taking both cases up together. I. perplexed II. amused III. happy

While the practice _______ food security it does not _______ adequate cash for the families.

An efficient logistics system lies at the of any well-functioning military, and this is especially complicated for the Indian Armed Forces given the environments and conditions they operate in.

War and geopolitical conflicts have throughout modern history and 2018 is unlikely to be an .

The trade deficit has been growing rapidly, and the capital inflows to fund it could get disrupted in case US monetary policy gets tightened than expected.

As part of the policy on overseas borrowing, RBI and the government should the system of contingent liabilities and see if this needs to be within the framework of capital controls.

I. We need to up this roject before January. II. The _ rushed through the trees, blowing the leaves off, and bending the branches.

I. I was miffed that I was the _ person burdened with straightening out this mess. II. Lifting his foot, he struck the match on the __ of his shoe.

I. He was more than _ to spend his first day of skiing on the bunny slope. II. The regulator deals with cybercrimes but is silent about online blasphemous _.

I. Plastic bottles will be banned at the festival from next year as part of an ambitious _ by the organisers to tackle waste. II. A group of scientists has developed an emotional chatting machine which is able to _ emotions while responding to queries.

I. Should quarterly growth _____ and BJP make gains in serial state elections it would salvage lost_, indicating a positive shift in perceptions. II. We expect crude oil to_to USD 65 per barrel alongwith commodities standing their_____against the temporary headwinds.

I. An erstwhile _____ department in the ministry of commerce, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), was put in _ of this transformation. II. A _ driver was arrested yesterday on a drunk driving ____ on the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway.

The company hopes that its initiative will provide a major source of revenue, fears over the impact of placing thousands of satellites _ orbit.

The global financial institution has advocated _ reforms that favour agribusiness and ignore peasants and indigenous peoples whose livelihoods depend _ traditional land use.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bluster _ Kashmir and the implied threat of a nuclear war were irresponsible and the top.

This idea is also the explanation of his government’s policy Jammu and Kashmir, as reflected _ his own pronouncements.

Tuesday’s multi-city police raids leading the arrests of five people alleged Maoist links has once again brought the debate on the concept of Urban Naxalism.

While the practice _ food security it does not _ adequate cash for the families.