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| 1. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) Mr. Joy submitted that this was the biggest flood to hit the southern State (D) offered to help flood-hit Kerala. (B) He was arrested for his vocal protest (E) is increasing dramatically in India, women are actually getting a huge share of it. (C) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday (F) since the Great Flood of 1924. |
| A. | A-F, B-E |
| B. | B-E, C-D |
| C. | A-F, C-D |
| D. | B-E |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. B-E | |
| 2. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) Mr. Lepcha explains that out of the entry fee of ₹3,500 (D) should be formed with authority to take decisions by a majority opinion regarding operations during floods or similar calamities (B) Kerala said a Supervisory Committee, headed by the Chairman, Central Water Commission (CWC) and secretaries of both States as members, (E) is waiting for the airport at Pakyong. (C) The Sikkim State lottery has 24 draws (F) enter the casinos. In 2016, the State government amended the Sikkim Casinos (Control & Tax) Rules to ban residents from playing. |
| A. | B-D |
| B. | A-F |
| C. | C-E |
| D. | B-E |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. A-F | |
| 3. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) Kerala urged the Supreme Court for the need (D) for sufficient flexibility of operation of the Mullaperiyar gates during moderate to highfloods. (B) The Excel sheet formed one of the first databases (E) he had posted photos of mats being collected for the camps. (C) We had a mentor in Mini Mohan, (F) became a part of the venture. |
| A. | A-E |
| B. | C-E, B-F |
| C. | C-E, B-D and A-F |
| D. | A-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 4. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) Syed Shiyaz Mirza, Premsankar Chakkingal and their group of volunteers (D) that sudden releases of water from the Mullaperiyar dam was a cause for the floods in the State. (B) As the Muslims were searching for a place to conduct the Eid prayers on Wednesday, the SNDP Yogam, (E) and so listed down details on camps and the demand and supply of essential materials such as food, clothes and medicines to these camps. (C) The Kerala government on Thursday claimed in the Supreme Court (F) which runs the Purappullikkavu Ratneswari temple, happily offered the hall for them. |
| A. | A-E |
| B. | B-D, C-F |
| C. | B-F, A-E and C-D |
| D. | B-F, C-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 5. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) The Kerala government on Thursday claimed in the Supreme Court (D) to Mullaperiyar dam live with a constant sense of fear. (B) A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra (E) that sudden releases of water from the Mullaperiyar dam was a cause for the floods in the State. (C) The affidavit was filed in response to a petition filed by Idukki-resident Russel Joy (F) that this was the biggest flood to hit the southern State since the Great Flood of 1924. |
| A. | A-E |
| B. | B-D, A-F and C-E |
| C. | B-F |
| D. | C-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. B-D, A-F and C-E | |
| 6. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) The television should be used as a useful medium (D) that everybody should be alert always (B) Legalizing Euthanasia is a major concern (E) use of drugs should be controlled at once (C) Nobody knows the truth except him (F) that Mumbai is so costly to stay for common man |
| A. | A-F, C-D |
| B. | C-E, B-F |
| C. | A-F, C-D |
| D. | A-E, B-F, C-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 7. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) The Supreme Court has observed time and again (D) so that the new vehicles can be added also (B) It is necessary to understand the basics of (E) that death penalty is not a deterrent (C) The Motor Vehicles Act 1988 should be amended (F) the joint family structure is not there now |
| A. | B-D, C-E |
| B. | A-F, B-D |
| C. | A-F |
| D. | A-E, C-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 8. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) The bank merger proposal is still pending (D) a lot of threats to the personal space (B) There is a proposal to link the increment with (E) with a lot of questions around it (C) The advent of net banking is bringing with it (F) suspension of disbelief is a required criterion |
| A. | B-D, A-F |
| B. | A-E, C-D |
| C. | C-E |
| D. | A-F, B-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. C-E | |
| 9. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) The demise of the political leader last night (D) with a lot of first timers taking keen interest in it (B) The entrepreneurship fever is a hit in India (E) left a void in the state though there are many to step in (C) Police are very ineffective most of the time (F) the modified version is a very strong one |
| A. | C-D, A-E |
| B. | A-F, B-D |
| C. | A-E, B-D |
| D. | C-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. C-D | |
| 10. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) Freelancing is an attractive profession now (D) it is not possible for anything to yield results (B) It is often seen that creative people suffer from (E) though it is costing a lot in marketing (C) The new scheme of the bank is paying dividends (F) with lot of websites offering decent payments |
| A. | A-E, B-F |
| B. | B-D |
| C. | A-F, C-E |
| D. | B-F, A-F, C-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. B-F, A-F, C-D | |
| 11. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) The insurance sector in India is (D) but they have to abide by rules and norms (B) It is not possible to become rich (E) still at the nascent stage with a lot of potential (C) IAS officers may be very powerful (F) it takes time to earn money from business ventures |
| A. | A-E, B-F |
| B. | A-E, B-D |
| C. | C-D, B-F |
| D. | C-D, A-E |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 12. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) I am so tired that (D) he prefers coffee to tea anyday (B) It is known to everybody that (E) it is not possible to pursue this further (C) The Rescue Operations team has announced that (F) it is difficult for me to go through this now |
| A. | A-F, B-D, C-E |
| B. | B-E |
| C. | A-E, B-F |
| D. | C-D, B-F, A-E |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. B-E | |
| 13. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) Bollywood movies are doing great (D) nobody pays heed to his queries (B) Banking sector needs to revive itself (E) you have to take this into account (C) Rains are seasonal but (F) scientists will do something about it |
| A. | A-E |
| B. | B-D, C-E |
| C. | A-F |
| D. | C-D |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» F. | |
| 14. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) It is the duty of any public official (D) we are yet to achieve the true freedom (B) Nobody wants to be tagged as a failure (E) to serve the common man without asking any question (C) Though we are going to celebrate the 72nd Independence Day soon (F) but Rahul didn’t have any issue |
| A. | A-F, B-D |
| B. | B-F |
| C. | A-E, C-D |
| D. | A-F |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. A-F | |
| 15. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) It is not possible to have something this significant (D) that he owns a luxury car to his name (B) Despite being only 25, he is so rich (E) that he does not understand anything (C) The government is very adamant regarding (F) the shop is running quite well |
| A. | A-E, B-D |
| B. | A-F, B-D |
| C. | B-D |
| D. | A-D, C-E |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. A-D, C-E | |
| 16. |
I. Like every second Indian, I am a big fan of sports and I also like to watch a lot of matches with my friends. II. I love to watch football matches and enjoy the nail-biting finish most of the matches have. |
| A. | Especially |
| B. | Although |
| C. | Whether |
| D. | Nevertheless |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Although | |
| 17. |
I. The minister will definitely come to this locality for election campaigning within the next two days. II. He may not come here if he is denied the ticket from this constituency by his party. |
| A. | Since |
| B. | Unless |
| C. | In addition to |
| D. | Of course |
| E. | Except |
| Answer» C. In addition to | |
| 18. |
I. I was very tired and exhausted after spending the whole day at the hospital. II. I went to sleep without having dinner after coming back. |
| A. | So |
| B. | In fact |
| C. | Especially |
| D. | And |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. In fact | |
| 19. |
I. I was not in a situation to step out of the house yesterday because of my severe headache. II. I attended the sales meeting at my office on the instructions of my senior management. |
| A. | Since |
| B. | Nevertheless |
| C. | On the other hand |
| D. | By comparison |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. On the other hand | |
| 20. |
I. The teacher has asked the students not to copy from others during the examination. II. The students kept on copying during the final examination resulting in the expulsion of two of them from the university. |
| A. | Yet |
| B. | If |
| C. | As |
| D. | On account of |
| E. | Owing to |
| Answer» B. If | |
| 21. |
Directions: Select the phrase/connector out of three phrases/connectors given as (a), (b) and (c) which can be used in the beginning (to start the sentence) to form a single sentence from the two or three statements given while implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. I. The land belonging to your father does not satisfy the exclusion criteria stated in the definition of capital asset. II. The gain arising from the sale of the agricultural land by your father would be taxable. a. As though the gain .... b. Assuming that the land .... c. As soon as the gain .... |
| A. | Only a |
| B. | Only c |
| C. | Only b |
| D. | a and b |
| E. | All a, b and c |
| Answer» D. a and b | |
| 22. |
Directions: Select the phrase/connector out of three phrases/connectors given as (a), (b) and (c) which can be used in the beginning (to start the sentence) to form a single sentence from the two or three statements given while implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. I. The Cabinet has decided to raise salaries and pensions for more than one crore government employees and pensioners by implementing the Seventh Pay Commission’s recommendations. II. It will impart a fillip to consumption demand and economic growth. a. With a view to .... b. The Cabinet’s decision .... c. Whereas the decision .... |
| A. | Only b |
| B. | Only a |
| C. | a and b |
| D. | All a, b and c |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Only a | |
| 23. |
Directions: Select the phrase/connector out of three phrases/connectors given as (a), (b) and (c) which can be used in the beginning (to start the sentence) to form a single sentence from the two or three statements given while implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. I. Punjab is noticeably more well off today than most of the rest of the country from a development perspective. II. The roads throughout the State are largely paved and smooth, even in the villages, and power cutshave basically become a thing of the past. a. In spite of some economic stagnation .... b. With instances of infrastructure building like .... c. In addition to some economic stagnation .... |
| A. | only b |
| B. | only a |
| C. | a and b |
| D. | All a, b and c |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. only a | |
| 24. |
Directions: Select the phrase/connector out of three phrases/connectors given as (a), (b) and (c) which can be used in the beginning (to start the sentence) to form a single sentence from the two or three statements given while implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. I. The Line of Actual Control continues to be subject to conflicting interpretations by both India and China and the scene of intermittent transgression. II. The two countries have remained conflict-free. a. While the border areas between .... b. To keep the border areas between .... c. Despite the border areas between .... |
| A. | only a |
| B. | a and b |
| C. | b and c |
| D. | a and c |
| E. | All a, b and c |
| Answer» E. All a, b and c | |
| 25. |
Directions: Select the phrase/connector out of three phrases/connectors given as (a), (b) and (c) which can be used in the beginning (to start the sentence) to form a single sentence from the two or three statements given while implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. I. The long queues in the outpatient clinics at medical colleges and general hospitals are often the first indicator of the beginning of the epidemic season in Kerala. II. Usually, dengue cases begin to peak with the arrival of the southwest monsoon. a. As long as the long queues .... b. Though, usually, dengue cases .... c. Surpassing the beginning of .... |
| A. | Only c |
| B. | Only b |
| C. | a and b |
| D. | b and c |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 26. |
A press conference took place after Trump’s meeting with Kim; Trump stated he hoped to bring the 32,000 US troops stationed in South Korea back home at some point; Trump agreed to stop the war games; War games refer to the US’s joint military exercises with South Korea that repeatedly threatened North Korea with war. |
| A. | Trump stated he hoped to bring the 32,000 US troops stationed in South Korea back home because at some point they agreed to stop the war games and refer to the US’s joint military exercises with South Korea that repeatedly threatened North Korea with war when a press conference took place after Trump’s meeting with Kim. |
| B. | At the press conference after his meeting with Kim, Trump disclosed that he had agreed to stop the war games, that is, the US’s joint military exercises with South Korea that repeatedly threatened North Korea with war and he also said that he hoped to bring the 32,000 US troops stationed in South Korea back home at some point. |
| C. | War games are the US’s joint military exercises with South Korea that repeatedly threaten North Korea with war but have been stopped by Trump, who also said that a press conference will take place after Trump’s meeting with Kim in which he hoped to bring the 32,000 US troops stationed in South Korea. |
| D. | Trump will agreed to stop the war games with South Korea to threaten North Korea with war and hold a press conference after Trump’s meeting with Kim because he wanted to bring the 32,000 US troops stationed in South Korea back home at some point. |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. War games are the US’s joint military exercises with South Korea that repeatedly threaten North Korea with war but have been stopped by Trump, who also said that a press conference will take place after Trump’s meeting with Kim in which he hoped to bring the 32,000 US troops stationed in South Korea. | |
| 27. |
The Prime Minister made an announcement on the World Environment Day; India would eliminate single-use plastics by 2022; this is a dramatic statement of intent; it is not yet evident that the deadline is based on a considered plan to make this actually happen. |
| A. | Edicts and pronouncements do not bring about change and need to be backed by detailed, realistic, and implementable plans like India would eliminate single-use plastics by 2022 but is not yet evident that the deadline is based on a considered plan to make this actually happen. |
| B. | It is not yet evident that the claim that India would eliminate single-use plastics by 2022 is a dramatic statement of intent and is based on a considered plan to make this actually happen as per an announcement on the World Environment Day made by the Prime Minister. |
| C. | Although Prime Minister's announcement on 5 June, World Environment Day, that India would eliminate single-use plastics by 2022 is a dramatic statement of intent, it is not yet evident that the deadline is based on a considered plan to make this actually happen. |
| D. | In a dramatic statement of intent made by the Prime Minister on the World Environment Day, what is not yet evident is the deadline that is basis on a considered plan to make this actually happen so as to eliminate single-use plastics by 2022. |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. In a dramatic statement of intent made by the Prime Minister on the World Environment Day, what is not yet evident is the deadline that is basis on a considered plan to make this actually happen so as to eliminate single-use plastics by 2022. | |
| 28. |
The problems of implementation of a plastic ban are not unique to India; Across the world, there are multiple bans on plastic; There exists taxation of plastic bags; These have achieved mixed results; many of them have failed even in the developed world. |
| A. | The problems of implementation of a plastic ban are not unique to India. Across the world, bans on plastic and taxation of plastic bags have achieved mixed results, with many of them failing even in the developed world. |
| B. | Across the world, mixed results have been achieved due to bans on plastic and taxation of plastic bags after failing in the developed world and thus, this issue of problems of implementation is not unique to India. |
| C. | With many of bans failing even in the developed world, across the world, there are bans on plastic and taxation of plastic bags which will be achieved mixed results with the problem of implementation of a plastic ban not be unique to India. |
| D. | Having achieved mixed results in the developed world, the multiple bans on plastic and taxation on plastic bags have now found a calling in India but with problems of implementation that are not unique to India. |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Across the world, mixed results have been achieved due to bans on plastic and taxation of plastic bags after failing in the developed world and thus, this issue of problems of implementation is not unique to India. | |
| 29. |
Pakistan’s general elections are scheduled to be held in July 2018; there is a popular argument that the Pakistani military has revived complete dominance and hegemony over civilian and electoral politics; however, fewer people are now buying into the opinion; many don't believe that the military is somehow “better” than democracy. |
| A. | There is popular argument that the Pakistani military has revived complete dominance and hegemony over civilian and electoral politics and fewer people are now buying into the opinion in Pakistan that Pakistan’s general elections are scheduled to be held in July 2018 and the military is somehow “better” than democracy. |
| B. | Many don't believe that the military is somehow “better” than democracy and as Pakistan’s general elections are scheduled to be held in July 2018 and there is a popular argument that the Pakistani military has revived complete dominance and hegemony over civilian and electoral politics. |
| C. | Fewer people are buying the news that Pakistan’s general elections are scheduled to be held in July 2018 and are popularly arguing that the Pakistani military has revived complete dominance and hegemony over civilian and electoral politics because many don't believe that the military is somehow “better” than democracy. |
| D. | Pakistan’s general elections are scheduled to be held in July 2018. Contrary to the popular argument that the Pakistani military has revived complete dominance and hegemony over civilian and electoral politics, fewer people are now buying into the opinion in Pakistan that the military is somehow “better” than democracy. |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 30. |
When Uber and Lyft were voted out of Austin, Texas, for not agreeing to follow rules on background checks of their drivers, their drivers were left in the lurch; It was the city that helped them bounce back by organising job fairs; If the same were to occur in India, the number of affected drivers would be far greater; especially looking at the apathy towards taxi drivers as a class of urban workers. |
| A. | When Uber and Lyft were voted out of Austin, Texas, for not agreeing to follow rules on background checks of their drivers as per the state’s policy, their drivers were left in the lurch and It was the city that helped them bounce back by organising job fairs but if the same were to occur in India, the number of affected drivers would be far greater what with the apathy towards taxi drivers as a class of urban workers. |
| B. | If the affected drivers would be far greater in India, it looks more apathetic and when Uber and Lyft were voted out of Austin, Texas, for not agreeing to follow rules on background checks of their drivers as per the state’s policy, their drivers were left in the lurch and then they made the same happen in India, where there was more apathy. |
| C. | The city that helped them bounce back by organising job fairs when they were left in the lurch and Uber and Lyft were voted out of Austin, Texas, for not agreeing to follow rules on background checks of their drivers as per the state’s policy and also if the same were to occur in India, the number of affected drivers would be far greater what with the apathy towards taxi drivers as a class of urban workers. |
| D. | Uber and Lyft were voted out of Austin, Texas because their drivers were left in the lurch for not agreeing to follow rules on background checks and it was the city that helped them bounce back by organising job fairs simultaneously if the same were to occur in India, the number of affected drivers would be far greater what with the apathy towards taxi drivers as a class of urban workers. |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. If the affected drivers would be far greater in India, it looks more apathetic and when Uber and Lyft were voted out of Austin, Texas, for not agreeing to follow rules on background checks of their drivers as per the state’s policy, their drivers were left in the lurch and then they made the same happen in India, where there was more apathy. | |
| 31. |
Directions: You are provided with four sentences followed by four options. All the options suggest ways in which the given four sentences can be combined into a single sentence. Identify the option that suggests the best possible way, contextually and grammatically, to combine the given sentences implying the same meaning. There are major risks from climate change; the risks from climate change are extreme weather phenomena, water stress and harm to human health; these risks pose a threat to millions around the world ; Some countries and other small island-states find the future deeply worrying because of the fear that sea levels may rise sharply due to climate change. |
| A. | Because some countries and other small island-states find the future deeply worrying for the fear that sea levels may rise sharply due to climate change, the risks like extreme weather phenomena, water stress and harm to human health risks pose a threat to millions around the world and come from climate change. |
| B. | The risks that pose a threat to climate change are extreme weather phenomena, water stress and harm to human health especially for some countries and other small island-states, the future is deeply worrying because of the fear that sea levels may rise sharply due to climate change. |
| C. | Major risks from climate change, such as extreme weather phenomena, water stress and harm to human health, pose a threat to millions around the world and for some countries and other small island-states, the future is deeply worrying because of the fear that sea levels may rise sharply due to climate change. |
| D. | Because of the fear that sea levels may rise, some countries and other small island-states find the future deeply worrying and thus pose a threat to millions around the world which then lead to major risks from climate change, such as extreme weather phenomena, water stress and harm to human health. |
| E. | The risks from climate change are major and include extreme weather phenomena, water stress and harm to human health all of this pose a threat to millions around the world with some countries and other small island-states find the future deeply worrying because of the fear that sea levels may rise sharply due to climate change. |
| Answer» D. Because of the fear that sea levels may rise, some countries and other small island-states find the future deeply worrying and thus pose a threat to millions around the world which then lead to major risks from climate change, such as extreme weather phenomena, water stress and harm to human health. | |
| 32. |
Directions: You are provided with four sentences followed by four options. All the options suggest ways in which the given four sentences can be combined into a single sentence. Identify the option that suggests the best possible way, contextually and grammatically, to combine the given sentences implying the same meaning. CPEC is described as a comprehensive package of development projects; these development projects will contribute to multiple sectors of the economy; this will lead to the socioeconomic development in Pakistan in ways; One example is creating an enduring economic opportunity for Balochistan province and to bring it at par with the national economy of the country. |
| A. | CPEC- as a comprehensive package of development projects- will contribute to multiple sectors of the economy and lead to the socioeconomic development in Pakistan in multiple ways which include bringing the Balochistan province at par with the national economy of the country and by creating enduring economic opportunities for it. |
| B. | CPEC will lead to the socioeconomic development in Pakistan in ways like creating an enduring economic opportunity for Balochistan province and to bring it at par with the national economy of the country and thus should be described as a comprehensive package of development projects that will contribute to multiple sectors of the economy. |
| C. | CPEC is described as a comprehensive package of development projects contributing to multiple sectors of the economy which can lead to the socioeconomic development in Pakistan in ways which include creating an enduring economic opportunity for Balochistan province and the to bring it at par with the national economy of the country. |
| D. | The development projects under CPEC will contribute to multiple sectors of the economy which will lead to the socioeconomic development in Pakistan in ways, like by creating enduring economic opportunities for the Balochistan province and bringing it at par with the national economy of the country and thus CPEC is described as a comprehensive package of development projects. |
| E. | All of the above |
| Answer» F. | |
| 33. |
Directions: You are provided with four sentences followed by four options. All the options suggest ways in which the given four sentences can be combined into a single sentence. Identify the option that suggests the best possible way, contextually and grammatically, to combine the given sentences implying the same meaning. The Ottoman Empire defaulted on half of its foreign debt in 1875; its creditors forced the Grand Vizier to accept a humiliating solution; its creditors were led by the Imperial Ottoman Bank; the solution included the right to collect some extremely important taxes by the creditors like stamp duty and alcohol duty. |
| A. | The Ottoman Empire defaulted on its foreign debt and in 1875 the creditors, led by the Imperial bank came up with a solution which included the right to collect some important taxes. |
| B. | The Ottoman empire, in 1875, defaulted on half of its foreign debt and the creditors, led by the Imperial Bank, decided to humiliate the Grand Vizier by collecting some critical taxes like stamp duty and alcohol duty by themselves. |
| C. | In 1875 the Ottoman Empire defaulted on half its foreign debt and its creditors, led by the Imperial Ottoman Bank, forced the empire’s grand vizier to accept a humiliating solution which included the right to collect some critical taxes themselves, including stamp duty and duties on alcohol. |
| D. | The creditors of the Ottoman Empire which had defaulted in 1875 on half of its foreign debt decided to be led by the Imperial Bank and forced a solution on the Grand Vizier which involved collecting some taxes on his behalf which were unimportant in nature as a warning. |
| E. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. The creditors of the Ottoman Empire which had defaulted in 1875 on half of its foreign debt decided to be led by the Imperial Bank and forced a solution on the Grand Vizier which involved collecting some taxes on his behalf which were unimportant in nature as a warning. | |
| 34. |
Directions: You are provided with four sentences followed by four options. All the options suggest ways in which the given four sentences can be combined into a single sentence. Identify the option that suggests the best possible way, contextually and grammatically, to combine the given sentences implying the same meaning. Halving of oil prices in 2014 inflicted great pain on Russia; costly oil in the years before 2014 added to the chronic trade deficits and inflation; these were suffered by countries such as India and Pakistan; the commodity cycles is a source of instability and has been so constantly. |
| A. | Halving of oil prices in 2014 inflicted great pain on Russia whereas costly oil in the years before 2014 contributed to the chronic trade deficits and inflation suffered by nations like India and Pakistan- making the commodity cycle a constant source of instability. |
| B. | Suffered by nations like India and Pakistan was the costly oil in the years before 2014 which added to their trade deficits and inflation while halving of oil prices in 2014 inflicts great pain on Russia which has made the commodity cycles a source of instability and has been so constantly. |
| C. | The commodity cycle is a constant source of instability which can be seen from the halving of oil prices in 2014 that inflicted great pain on Russia and costly oil in the years before 2014 that added to the chronic trade deficits and inflation suffered by countries such as India and Pakistan. |
| D. | That the commodity cycle is a constant source of instability can be seen from both sides- the halving of oil prices in 2014 which inflicted great pain on Russia as well as costly oil in the years before 2014 which added to the chronic trade deficits and inflation suffered by countries such as India and Pakistan. |
| E. | All except option B |
| Answer» F. | |
| 35. |
Directions: You are provided with four sentences followed by four options. All the options suggest ways in which the given four sentences can be combined into a single sentence. Identify the option that suggests the best possible way, contextually and grammatically, to combine the given sentences implying the same meaning. The middle income trap could be real; if the middle income trap is found to be real it will pose a serious issue; many nations are at that intermediate development level and form an increasing share of the world GDP; the global economy will not prosper if such a huge part of population were to become trapped. |
| A. | If the “middle-income trap” were found to be real, it would pose a more serious problem than ever before as countries at that intermediate level of development account for a growing share of the world’s GDP and the global economy could not prosper if such an enormous part of its population were to become ensnared. |
| B. | The nations that are at an intermediate level of development form a big share of the world GDP and may make the middle income trap real which will become a serious issue. |
| C. | The middle income trap will pose a serious issue and is found to be real which would increase the intermediate development of nations to form an increasing part of World GDP. |
| D. | When many nations are at that level of intermediate development, the middle income trap will become real and pose a more serious problem as nations account for a growing share of world’s GDP. |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. The nations that are at an intermediate level of development form a big share of the world GDP and may make the middle income trap real which will become a serious issue. | |
| 36. |
Directions: Select the phrase/connector out of three phrases/connectors given as (a), (b) and (c) which can be used in the beginning (to start the sentence) to form a single sentence from the two or three statements given while implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. I. India has implemented an action plan formulated by the Centre’s Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries to deal with avian influenza. II. India is a major agricultural nation with a large poultry industry. a. Although India ………… b. As a ……….... c. Being a ………….. |
| A. | Only a |
| B. | Only c |
| C. | Only b |
| D. | b and c |
| E. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. All of the above | |
| 37. |
Directions: Select the phrase/connector out of three phrases/connectors given as (a), (b) and (c) which can be used in the beginning (to start the sentence) to form a single sentence from the two or three statements given while implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. I. Banks in India have embraced technological change. II. The onus is on them to integrate inter-generational legacy systems across branches, ATMs and online banking networks into one seamless and secure whole. a. On account of technological ……….. b. Besides the onus …………… c. With banks in India ……………. |
| A. | Only b |
| B. | Only c |
| C. | Only a |
| D. | b and c |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Only a | |
| 38. |
Directions: Select the phrase/connector out of three phrases/connectors given as (a), (b) and (c) which can be used in the beginning (to start the sentence) to form a single sentence from the two or three statements given while implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. I. The UAE has involvement in conflicts across the region, both openly in Yemen and in Syria. II. Its rulers have possibly realised the need to squeeze more revenue out of every barrel of oil. a. In spite of the UAE …………… b. Since the UAE’s rulers …………… c. Given the UAE’s …………….. |
| A. | Only a |
| B. | Only b |
| C. | Only c |
| D. | a and c |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. a and c | |
| 39. |
Directions: Select the phrase/connector out of three phrases/connectors given as (a), (b) and (c) which can be used in the beginning (to start the sentence) to form a single sentence from the two or three statements given while implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. I. It is essential to allow content to be delivered to students in order to expand domain of their knowledge. II. India has limited infrastructure for reading facilities in libraries. a. Keeping in mind limited ………….. b. As India ……………. c. Allowing content ……………. |
| A. | Only a |
| B. | Only b |
| C. | b and c |
| D. | a and b |
| E. | All of these |
| Answer» E. All of these | |
| 40. |
Directions: Select the phrase/connector out of three phrases/connectors given as (a), (b) and (c) which can be used in the beginning (to start the sentence) to form a single sentence from the two or three statements given while implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. I. Indian media has been covering news reports about terror attacks in Afghanistan. II. It is imperative that Pakistan’s proxy war in Afghanistan be highlighted much more prominently, Afghanistan being our strategic partner. a. While Indian media ……….. b. Afghanistan being our strategic partner …………. c. Despite Indian media ………… |
| A. | Only a |
| B. | Only c |
| C. | a and b |
| D. | a and c |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Only c | |
| 41. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) Integrated training will motivate and equip teachers (D) that I knew the answer. (B) If you ever happen to meet Mrs. Rosely, (E) to encourage and foster critical thinking in students. (C) He took it for granted (F) please let her know that I am miss her terribly. |
| A. | Only A-E |
| B. | Only B-F |
| C. | Only A-E, C-D |
| D. | Only A-E, B-F, C-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Only A-E, B-F, C-D | |
| 42. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) Handset makers are racing to launch their first smartphones with folding screens but analysts (D) to go to the concert. (B) I had half a mind (E) tangled in the most unfortunate manner. (C) The fates of the two brothers were (F) warn that the technology is still too rudimentary and expensive to woo consumers in large numbers for now. |
| A. | Only C-E |
| B. | A-F, B-D, C-E |
| C. | Only B-D |
| D. | Only A-F, C-E |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Only B-D | |
| 43. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) It appears that photo-messaging app Instagram desires (D) her to decline his invitation. (B) It is very impolite of (E) hotel I have ever stayed at. (C) This by far is one of the nicest (F) to work closely with new-age publishers, like meme-creators. |
| A. | Only B-D |
| B. | Only C-E |
| C. | Only A-F, C-E |
| D. | Only A-F, B-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 44. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) India is reviewing an audit report on data practices of WhatsApp Inc. to ensure compliance (D) but he fainted out of shock. (B) The bullet had barely grazed his forehead (E) be used to make chemical productivity. (C) It is only recently that crude oil has come to (F) with local rules before permitting a nationwide debut of the company’s long-delayed payments service. |
| A. | Only A-F |
| B. | Only B-D |
| C. | Only B-D, C-E |
| D. | Only A-F, B-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 45. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) JPMorgan has been testing other technologies to (D) that the movie is awful. (B) Having had the pleasure of getting acquainted (E) lure consumers to spend more on its cards. (C) My unbiased opinion is (F) with him, I can vouch for his frank. |
| A. | Only A-E |
| B. | Only B-F |
| C. | Only B-F, C-D |
| D. | Only A-E, C-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 46. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) Trade secrets could be anything ranging from (D) she wanted to buy a jumpsuit. (B) Despite knowing that it won’t suit her (E) and he went to the theatre instead. (C) He was supposed to go to school (F) designs and processes to methods or information. |
| A. | Only A-F |
| B. | Only B-D |
| C. | Only A-F, C-E |
| D. | Only A-F, B-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 47. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) The US had given a conditional waiver (D) than I had initially thought it would be. (B) The scores are low because the (E) task is cognitively demanding. (C) Writing a list of random sentences is harder (F) to eight nations to keep buying oil from Iran. |
| A. | Only C-D |
| B. | A-F, B-E, C-D |
| C. | Only B-E |
| D. | Only A-F, C-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Only B-E | |
| 48. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) Entering into parallel pecuniary relationships with stakeholders can be detrimental (D) was summoned for a hearing. (B) We thought he loved her but it (E) to the interests of a company, given that such parties influence decision making. (C) She always speaks to him (F) turned out that he loved another girl. |
| A. | Only C-D |
| B. | Only A-E |
| C. | Only A-E, B-F |
| D. | Only B-F |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Only B-F | |
| 49. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) The International Monetary Fund has already (D) dancer than a singer. (B) She has started to gain weight suddenly (E) pared India's growth projections citing lowered domestic demand. (C) I would rather be a (F) the wild elephant was no longer sane. |
| A. | Only A-E |
| B. | Only B-F |
| C. | Only B-F, C-D |
| D. | Only A-E, C-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 50. |
Column (1) Column (2) (A) The automobile industry employs 37 million (D) and it was a lovely sight. (B) Suddenly the lights went out (E) people and contributes to seven percent of the country's GDP. (C) The waves were crashing on the shore (F) dust finally settled. |
| A. | Only A-E |
| B. | Only B-F |
| C. | Only C-D, B-F |
| D. | Only A-E, C-D |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |