234 + Mcqs in Fill in the blanks Quiz in Vocabulary Page 5 McqOptions

201.	Delayed monsoons, preceded by a _____________ monsoon last year, and depleting groundwater levels have _____________ the crisis.
A.	Deficient, exacerbated
B.	derogatory, promoted
C.	poor, fancied
D.	enjoyable, viewed
E.	enhancing, borne
Answer» B. derogatory, promoted

Discussion

202.	Problems of exclusion will be eliminated if the payer-insurer is the state, the _____________ is done through public taxes, and coverage is _____________ .
A.	loading, unreal
B.	funding, imaginary
C.	financing, universal
D.	projection, hazy
E.	sponsoring, questionable
Answer» D. projection, hazy

Discussion

203.	The activities approved for toting up a teacher’s _____________ performance indicator are many, _____________ beyond teaching and research.
A.	popularity, training
B.	academic, extending
C.	cuteness, going
D.	strength, power
E.	happiness, great
Answer» C. cuteness, going

Discussion

204.	The short-term priority is to remove _____________ clauses in policies and _____________ coverage to as many people as possible.
A.	defamatory, exempt
B.	discriminatory, expand
C.	enriching, withheld
D.	degrading, magnifies
E.	boring, stop
Answer» C. enriching, withheld

Discussion

205.	Having _____________ this victory, New Delhi must now chart the future course of its _____________ with Pakistan.
A.	secured, relations
B.	lost, promotions
C.	fortified, facilities
D.	expressed, viewership
E.	enhanced, brotherhood
Answer» B. lost, promotions

Discussion

206.	The government must focus on water _____________ , protection of water bodies, bumping up distribution networks and make rainwater _____________ a mandatory feature in new housing.
A.	preservation, harbouring
B.	fermentation, issuing
C.	conservation, harvesting
D.	management, humouring
E.	existence, queuing
Answer» D. management, humouring

Discussion

207.	The bank holding company structure _____________ by the P.J. Nayak Committee, among others, involves _____________ the government’s shareholding to below 52 per cent and routing it through a holding company.
A.	suggested, investing
B.	recommended, divesting
C.	forwarded, controlling
D.	donated, pursuing
E.	discarded, eliminating
Answer» C. forwarded, controlling

Discussion

208.	The goods and services tax creates _____________ trails across the income and production chain, and is driving _____________ of the economy and better measures of MSME value addition and cash flow.
A.	assessment, securitization
B.	audit, formalization
C.	withering, work
D.	inspection, denizens
E.	broad, stages
Answer» C. withering, work

Discussion

209.	Partnerships with edtech firms help students _____________ their skills and become _____________ to the ecosystem.
A.	hone, relevant
B.	model, master
C.	polish, controlling
D.	love, bigger
E.	categorize, cogs
Answer» B. model, master

Discussion

210.	Bitcoin, the popular digital currency whose rise in price last year surprised many of its critics, has lost almost half its market value in just the last month. A. Meteoric B. Hazy C. Tepid D. Spectacular
A.	BC
B.	BD
C.	AD
D.	BC
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. BC

Discussion

211.	Even though the American rhetoric against Pakistan is viewed highly favourably in India, the freezing of U.S.-Pakistan relations could potentially have implications for the country, certainly in the medium to long term. A. Positive B. Negative C. Averse D. Adverse
A.	AC
B.	AD
C.	BD
D.	CD
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. CD

Discussion

212.	Having the second largest standing army in the world or putting satellites in orbit will not make a country a great power if our children grow up into adults who are simply not to build a great economy or a great nation. A. Equipped B. Fit C. Supplies D. Accoutred
A.	BC
B.	CD
C.	AB
D.	AD
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. AD

Discussion

213.	In India, a regulatory body should be expected only to regulate and not to formulate policy, which is the function of the . A. Legislature B. Parliament C. Judiciary D. Executive
A.	AB
B.	BC
C.	CD
D.	BD
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. BC

Discussion

214.	The employment situation in India is a very challenge that must be acknowledged, confronted and for which we must debate solutions. A. Positive B. Dispersion C. Grim D. Serious
A.	AB
B.	BD
C.	AC
D.	CD
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

215.	India is an aspirational economy and this makes ___________ one’s consumption a particularly difficult decision for the income-earner. I. Deferring II. Increasing III. Putting off
A.	Only II
B.	Only III
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only I and III
E.	All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above

Discussion

216.	We have managed to get children to school but quality of education is still a cause for ___________. I. Enthusiasm II. Worry III. Concern
A.	Only III
B.	Only I
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only I and III
E.	All of the above
Answer» D. Only I and III

Discussion

217.	The National health Policy 2017 _________health and wellness centres as the foundation of India's healthcare system. I. Meditate II. Envisions III. Contemptuous
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Only I and II
D.	Only II and III
E.	All of the above
Answer» C. Only I and II

Discussion

218.	Instead of micromanaging savings under 80C, it would be good if the Finance Minister ___________ with the list and offered just one deduction of Rs 2 lakh a year, for financial investments. I. got rid II. did away III. changed
A.	Only II
B.	Only I
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only I and II
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. Only I

Discussion

219.	Though the country _____________ floods in various parts, the monsoon wasn't abundant and agriculture is still rain-dependent here. I. Witnessed II. Observed III. Discern
A.	Only II
B.	Only I and II
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only I and III
E.	All of the above
Answer» C. Only II and III

Discussion

220.	Urbanisation in the country is a complex process, since it is defined not by a constant migration of rural residents but by the _______ of workers and the expansion of big cities through the _______ of neighbouring towns.
A.	flow, addition
B.	movement, destruction
C.	stop, increase
D.	Slew, static
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. movement, destruction

Discussion

221.	The rise in crude oil prices this year, amidst _______ geopolitical tensions in West Asia and _______ global supply, have hurt the rupee and the trade balance.
A.	Dwindling, rising
B.	Escalate, rekindling
C.	Rising, dwindling
D.	Fall, decreasing
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. Fall, decreasing

Discussion

222.	A hike in the RBI’s benchmark interest rates could _______ the capital outflow, but with core inflation picking up and the government keen on a rate cut as a growth catalyst, the RBI has an unenviable _______ on its hands.
A.	Stoke, debate
B.	Outburst, issue
C.	halt, peregrine
D.	Stem, diemma
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

223.	The violence in Gaza that preceded the opening of the American embassy in Jerusalem has once again reminded the world of the _______ consequences of President Donald Trump’s decision to move the U.S. diplomatic mission from Tel Aviv to the _______ city.
A.	Uncertain, peaceful
B.	Sinful, infested
C.	Dangerous, disputed
D.	Accomplished, big
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. Accomplished, big

Discussion

224.	President Donald Trump’s upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore in June cannot be viewed in _______ from the _______ American decision to withdraw from the nuclear pact with Iran.
A.	Consonance, multilateral
B.	Isolation, unilatera
C.	Accordance, only
D.	Vague, perturbed
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Accordance, only

Discussion

225.	Those who want to learn a foreign language, or want their children to, often feel they are racing against the_______.
A.	Minutes
B.	Time
C.	Clock
D.	world
E.	Early
Answer» D. world

Discussion

226.	The fabricated controversy around Jinnah’s portrait has brought into public debate, once again, the old and sterile question of Jinnah’s _______ in British India’s partition.
A.	Culpability
B.	Guilty
C.	Blaming
D.	Abuse
E.	Both A and B
Answer» B. Guilty

Discussion

227.	Over two-thirds of Gaza’s population comprises of refugees, some of them _______ several times over amid the death and devastation of successive Israeli assaults.
A.	Destroyed
B.	Uprooted
C.	Displaced
D.	Settled
E.	Both B and C
Answer» F.

Discussion

228.	The IBC provides for a time limit of 180 days once a case of default is brought to the National Company Law Tribunal, following a joint decision of creditors accounting for a _______ share of claims on a company.
A.	Auxiliary
B.	Dominant
C.	Minority
D.	Humble
E.	Inconspicuous
Answer» C. Minority

Discussion

229.	There has not been much appreciation of how the present government got lucky as a _______ of falling oil prices worldwide, since it came to power in 2014.
A.	Matter
B.	Conclude
C.	Decision
D.	Result
E.	Initiationi
Answer» E. Initiationi

Discussion

230.	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.	Guility
E.	Gleaming
Answer» D. Guility

Discussion

231.	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

232.	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.	Primitve
E.	Spirit
Answer» B. Banal

Discussion

233.	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

234.	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

Explore topic-wise MCQs in VOCABULARY.

Delayed monsoons, preceded by a _ monsoon last year, and depleting groundwater levels have _ the crisis.

Problems of exclusion will be eliminated if the payer-insurer is the state, the _ is done through public taxes, and coverage is _ .

The activities approved for toting up a teacher’s _ performance indicator are many, _ beyond teaching and research.

The short-term priority is to remove _ clauses in policies and _ coverage to as many people as possible.

Having _ this victory, New Delhi must now chart the future course of its _ with Pakistan.

The government must focus on water _ , protection of water bodies, bumping up distribution networks and make rainwater _ a mandatory feature in new housing.

The bank holding company structure _ by the P.J. Nayak Committee, among others, involves _ the government’s shareholding to below 52 per cent and routing it through a holding company.

The goods and services tax creates _ trails across the income and production chain, and is driving _ of the economy and better measures of MSME value addition and cash flow.

Partnerships with edtech firms help students _ their skills and become _ to the ecosystem.

Bitcoin, the popular digital currency whose rise in price last year surprised many of its critics, has lost almost half its market value in just the last month. A. Meteoric B. Hazy C. Tepid D. Spectacular

Even though the American rhetoric against Pakistan is viewed highly favourably in India, the freezing of U.S.-Pakistan relations could potentially have implications for the country, certainly in the medium to long term. A. Positive B. Negative C. Averse D. Adverse

Having the second largest standing army in the world or putting satellites in orbit will not make a country a great power if our children grow up into adults who are simply not to build a great economy or a great nation. A. Equipped B. Fit C. Supplies D. Accoutred

In India, a regulatory body should be expected only to regulate and not to formulate policy, which is the function of the . A. Legislature B. Parliament C. Judiciary D. Executive

The employment situation in India is a very challenge that must be acknowledged, confronted and for which we must debate solutions. A. Positive B. Dispersion C. Grim D. Serious

India is an aspirational economy and this makes ___________ one’s consumption a particularly difficult decision for the income-earner. I. Deferring II. Increasing III. Putting off

We have managed to get children to school but quality of education is still a cause for ___________. I. Enthusiasm II. Worry III. Concern

The National health Policy 2017 _________health and wellness centres as the foundation of India's healthcare system. I. Meditate II. Envisions III. Contemptuous

Instead of micromanaging savings under 80C, it would be good if the Finance Minister ___________ with the list and offered just one deduction of Rs 2 lakh a year, for financial investments. I. got rid II. did away III. changed

Though the country _____________ floods in various parts, the monsoon wasn't abundant and agriculture is still rain-dependent here. I. Witnessed II. Observed III. Discern

Urbanisation in the country is a complex process, since it is defined not by a constant migration of rural residents but by the _ of workers and the expansion of big cities through the _ of neighbouring towns.

The rise in crude oil prices this year, amidst _ geopolitical tensions in West Asia and _ global supply, have hurt the rupee and the trade balance.

A hike in the RBI’s benchmark interest rates could _ the capital outflow, but with core inflation picking up and the government keen on a rate cut as a growth catalyst, the RBI has an unenviable _ on its hands.

The violence in Gaza that preceded the opening of the American embassy in Jerusalem has once again reminded the world of the _ consequences of President Donald Trump’s decision to move the U.S. diplomatic mission from Tel Aviv to the _ city.

President Donald Trump’s upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore in June cannot be viewed in _ from the _ American decision to withdraw from the nuclear pact with Iran.

Those who want to learn a foreign language, or want their children to, often feel they are racing against the_______.

The fabricated controversy around Jinnah’s portrait has brought into public debate, once again, the old and sterile question of Jinnah’s _______ in British India’s partition.

Over two-thirds of Gaza’s population comprises of refugees, some of them _______ several times over amid the death and devastation of successive Israeli assaults.

The IBC provides for a time limit of 180 days once a case of default is brought to the National Company Law Tribunal, following a joint decision of creditors accounting for a _______ share of claims on a company.

There has not been much appreciation of how the present government got lucky as a _______ of falling oil prices worldwide, since it came to power in 2014.

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.

Explore topic-wise MCQs in VOCABULARY.

Delayed monsoons, preceded by a _____________ monsoon last year, and depleting groundwater levels have _____________ the crisis.

Problems of exclusion will be eliminated if the payer-insurer is the state, the _____________ is done through public taxes, and coverage is _____________ .

The activities approved for toting up a teacher’s _____________ performance indicator are many, _____________ beyond teaching and research.

The short-term priority is to remove _____________ clauses in policies and _____________ coverage to as many people as possible.

Having _____________ this victory, New Delhi must now chart the future course of its _____________ with Pakistan.

The government must focus on water _____________ , protection of water bodies, bumping up distribution networks and make rainwater _____________ a mandatory feature in new housing.

The bank holding company structure _____________ by the P.J. Nayak Committee, among others, involves _____________ the government’s shareholding to below 52 per cent and routing it through a holding company.

The goods and services tax creates _____________ trails across the income and production chain, and is driving _____________ of the economy and better measures of MSME value addition and cash flow.

Partnerships with edtech firms help students _____________ their skills and become _____________ to the ecosystem.

Bitcoin, the popular digital currency whose rise in price last year surprised many of its critics, has lost almost half its market value in just the last month. A. Meteoric B. Hazy C. Tepid D. Spectacular

Even though the American rhetoric against Pakistan is viewed highly favourably in India, the freezing of U.S.-Pakistan relations could potentially have implications for the country, certainly in the medium to long term. A. Positive B. Negative C. Averse D. Adverse

Having the second largest standing army in the world or putting satellites in orbit will not make a country a great power if our children grow up into adults who are simply not to build a great economy or a great nation. A. Equipped B. Fit C. Supplies D. Accoutred

In India, a regulatory body should be expected only to regulate and not to formulate policy, which is the function of the . A. Legislature B. Parliament C. Judiciary D. Executive

The employment situation in India is a very challenge that must be acknowledged, confronted and for which we must debate solutions. A. Positive B. Dispersion C. Grim D. Serious

India is an aspirational economy and this makes ___________ one’s consumption a particularly difficult decision for the income-earner. I. Deferring II. Increasing III. Putting off

We have managed to get children to school but quality of education is still a cause for ___________. I. Enthusiasm II. Worry III. Concern

The National health Policy 2017 _________health and wellness centres as the foundation of India's healthcare system. I. Meditate II. Envisions III. Contemptuous

Instead of micromanaging savings under 80C, it would be good if the Finance Minister ___________ with the list and offered just one deduction of Rs 2 lakh a year, for financial investments. I. got rid II. did away III. changed

Though the country _____________ floods in various parts, the monsoon wasn't abundant and agriculture is still rain-dependent here. I. Witnessed II. Observed III. Discern

Urbanisation in the country is a complex process, since it is defined not by a constant migration of rural residents but by the _______ of workers and the expansion of big cities through the _______ of neighbouring towns.

The rise in crude oil prices this year, amidst _______ geopolitical tensions in West Asia and _______ global supply, have hurt the rupee and the trade balance.

A hike in the RBI’s benchmark interest rates could _______ the capital outflow, but with core inflation picking up and the government keen on a rate cut as a growth catalyst, the RBI has an unenviable _______ on its hands.

The violence in Gaza that preceded the opening of the American embassy in Jerusalem has once again reminded the world of the _______ consequences of President Donald Trump’s decision to move the U.S. diplomatic mission from Tel Aviv to the _______ city.

President Donald Trump’s upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore in June cannot be viewed in _______ from the _______ American decision to withdraw from the nuclear pact with Iran.

Those who want to learn a foreign language, or want their children to, often feel they are racing against the_______.

The fabricated controversy around Jinnah’s portrait has brought into public debate, once again, the old and sterile question of Jinnah’s _______ in British India’s partition.

Over two-thirds of Gaza’s population comprises of refugees, some of them _______ several times over amid the death and devastation of successive Israeli assaults.

The IBC provides for a time limit of 180 days once a case of default is brought to the National Company Law Tribunal, following a joint decision of creditors accounting for a _______ share of claims on a company.

There has not been much appreciation of how the present government got lucky as a _______ of falling oil prices worldwide, since it came to power in 2014.

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.

Delayed monsoons, preceded by a _ monsoon last year, and depleting groundwater levels have _ the crisis.

Problems of exclusion will be eliminated if the payer-insurer is the state, the _ is done through public taxes, and coverage is _ .

The activities approved for toting up a teacher’s _ performance indicator are many, _ beyond teaching and research.

The short-term priority is to remove _ clauses in policies and _ coverage to as many people as possible.

Having _ this victory, New Delhi must now chart the future course of its _ with Pakistan.

The government must focus on water _ , protection of water bodies, bumping up distribution networks and make rainwater _ a mandatory feature in new housing.

The bank holding company structure _ by the P.J. Nayak Committee, among others, involves _ the government’s shareholding to below 52 per cent and routing it through a holding company.

The goods and services tax creates _ trails across the income and production chain, and is driving _ of the economy and better measures of MSME value addition and cash flow.

Partnerships with edtech firms help students _ their skills and become _ to the ecosystem.

Urbanisation in the country is a complex process, since it is defined not by a constant migration of rural residents but by the _ of workers and the expansion of big cities through the _ of neighbouring towns.

The rise in crude oil prices this year, amidst _ geopolitical tensions in West Asia and _ global supply, have hurt the rupee and the trade balance.

A hike in the RBI’s benchmark interest rates could _ the capital outflow, but with core inflation picking up and the government keen on a rate cut as a growth catalyst, the RBI has an unenviable _ on its hands.

The violence in Gaza that preceded the opening of the American embassy in Jerusalem has once again reminded the world of the _ consequences of President Donald Trump’s decision to move the U.S. diplomatic mission from Tel Aviv to the _ city.

President Donald Trump’s upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore in June cannot be viewed in _ from the _ American decision to withdraw from the nuclear pact with Iran.