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Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no. 20
The (11)____  citizen who has to get everyday jobs done by  various municipal and government  departments is (12)____  driven up a tree, first (13)____ them, second explaining to them what is (14)____ and lastly, getting the job done.
If this week I  (15)____ some personal experience in this column, it is because I can document them. It is not to ask for any special (16)____  or voice personal (17)____  but to bring into public view the  experience of hundreds, if not thousands of citizens everyday of the year and express the collective (18)____ of all of them. Because one’s usual experience is that when such complaints are (19)____ in such columns, the departments rush to (20)____
  • a)
    repair
  • b)
    restroke
  • c)
    manage
  • d)
    mend
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Yuvika Patel answered
Possible word for Blank no. 20 could be "frustrated."
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Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no. 13 
The (11)____  citizen who has to get everyday jobs done by  various municipal and government  departments is (12)____  driven up a tree, first (13)____ them, second explaining to them what is (14)____ and lastly, getting the job done.
If this week I  (15)____ some personal experience in this column, it is because I can document them. It is not to ask for any special (16)____  or voice personal (17)____  but to bring into public view the  experience of hundreds, if not thousands of citizens everyday of the year and express the collective (18)____ of all of them. Because one’s usual experience is that when such complaints are (19)____ in such columns, the departments rush to (20)____
  • a)
    essential
  • b)
    demanded
  • c)
    required
  • d)
    desired
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aryan Khanna answered
The correct answer is (C) Required.
Explanation:
- The (14) blank is referring to the job that the citizen needs to get done by various municipal and government departments.
- The word "essential" means absolutely necessary, which could be a possible option, but it might not convey the exact meaning in this context.
- The word "demanded" refers to something that is forcefully requested or asked for, which doesn't fit well in this context.
- The word "required" means necessary or needed, which perfectly fits the context as it refers to the tasks that the citizen needs to get done by the departments.
- The word "desired" means something that is wished for or wanted, which might not be the best choice in this context as it may imply a preference rather than a necessity.

Therefore, the most appropriate word for Blank no. 14 is "required."

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no. 19 
The (11)____  citizen who has to get everyday jobs done by  various municipal and government  departments is (12)____  driven up a tree, first (13)____ them, second explaining to them what is (14)____ and lastly, getting the job done.
If this week I  (15)____ some personal experience in this column, it is because I can document them. It is not to ask for any special (16)____  or voice personal (17)____  but to bring into public view the  experience of hundreds, if not thousands of citizens everyday of the year and express the collective (18)____ of all of them. Because one’s usual experience is that when such complaints are (19)____ in such columns, the departments rush to (20)____
  • a)
    Said
  • b)
    Debated
  • c)
    Voiced
  • d)
    Given
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Navya Kaur answered
Voiced meaning is  to express in words.
This is the best suitable word.

PASSAGE – 1
Leadership is one element, probably the most important element, of the overall managerial job. For managerial effectiveness, leadership quality is …(1)… . Leadership is not status or ….(2)…. but rather it is having….(3) over others. Managers are required to ….(4)….the objectives; leadership is exercised to ……(5)…. them. Leadership is an individual….(6)…..and is proportional to individual’s own personal…(7)…. to get people to do as he (8)… . Thus leadership can stimulate and ……(9)…… people to get their willingness and …..(10)… for achieving the proposed objectives of the organization.
  • a)
    fitting
  • b)
    desirable
  • c)
    suitable
  • d)
    preferable
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Eshaan Kapoor answered
The correct option for blank 1 is D.
 If you say that one thing is preferable to another, you mean that it is more desirable or suitable

PASSAGE – 1
Leadership is one element, probably the most important element, of the overall managerial job. For managerial effectiveness, leadership quality is …(1)… . Leadership is not status or ….(2)…. but rather it is having….(3) over others. Managers are required to ….(4)….the objectives; leadership is exercised to ……(5)…. them. Leadership is an individual….(6)…..and is proportional to individual’s own personal…(7)…. to get people to do as he (8)… . Thus leadership can stimulate and ……(9)…… people to get their willingness and …..(10)… for achieving the proposed objectives of the organization.
  • a)
    influence
  • b)
    authority
  • c)
    control
  • d)
    dominance
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
Influence means the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.
This is the best suitable word for blank 3, as leadership does not mean to have control or authority over someone.

PASSAGE – 1
Leadership is one element, probably the most important element, of the overall managerial job. For managerial effectiveness, leadership quality is …(1)… . Leadership is not status or ….(2)…. but rather it is having….(3) over others. Managers are required to ….(4)….the objectives; leadership is exercised to ……(5)…. them. Leadership is an individual….(6)…..and is proportional to individual’s own personal…(7)…. to get people to do as he (8)… . Thus leadership can stimulate and ……(9)…… people to get their willingness and …..(10)… for achieving the proposed objectives of the organization.
  • a)
    power
  • b)
    superiority
  • c)
    energy
  • d)
    command
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dia Mehta answered
The correct option for blank 2 is B.
Leadership is not status or superiority. 
This is the best suitable word as status presents a position and the next word suitable here is superiority.

Fill in the blank (1) from suitable given options:
It is neither the size nor the length of life which makes man …1… The growth of mind and intellect in ..2.. in proportion to the growth of the human body. The man may …3… physically the state of a giant, yet he may remain ..4.. a dwarf. The true worth of man …5… upon his action, dead and thought. Man is not like a tree. An oak tree …6.. to a huge size and lives for hundreds of years, only to ..7.. to the ground withered, dry an leafless ..8.. it is not in …9… things that …10… is sought​
  • a)
    Human
  • b)
    Polite
  • c)
    Better
  • d)
    Humble
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Aishwarya mehta answered
Great, but the ___________________.

a) depth of his character
b) wealth he accumulates
c) number of achievements he has
d) popularity he gains

Answer: a) depth of his character

Civilisation means outward….(21)… whereas culture means inward perfection. We may be…(22)...today, but we are not cultured. We have trains, aeroplanes and all the modern modes and ….(23).. . This is…(24)…on the road of materialism but we have lost our finer emotions. Civilisation has…..(25)…mystery and romance out of the heart of nature and …..(26)… her beauty and magic. It has placed…..(27)….power in the hands of man, making him a….(28)….. With a single atom or hydrogen bomb, he can rain death and ..(29)…… in millions of innocent creatures. Thus, he is out to….(30)…..himself with his own hands.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank No. 29
  • a)
    destruction
  • b)
    dearth
  • c)
    gloom
  • d)
    sadness
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dia Mehta answered
B is the correct option. Dearth means scarcity or lack of something.
so according to the sentence hydrogen bomb can lead to lack of small and innocent creatures like microorganisms, etc.
 

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no. 18
The (11)____  citizen who has to get everyday jobs done by  various municipal and government  departments is (12)____  driven up a tree, first (13)____ them, second explaining to them what is (14)____ and lastly, getting the job done.
If this week I  (15)____ some personal experience in this column, it is because I can document them. It is not to ask for any special (16)____  or voice personal (17)____  but to bring into public view the  experience of hundreds, if not thousands of citizens everyday of the year and express the collective (18)____ of all of them. Because one’s usual experience is that when such complaints are (19)____ in such columns, the departments rush to (20)____
  • a)
    woes
  • b)
    misdeeds
  • c)
    misfortunes
  • d)
    disasters
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
 In the previous blank, the passage talks about the grievances of the people. 
Woes is the best suitable word most relatable to grievances. 
Woes means  big problems or troubles
Example -  The country has been beset by economic woes for the past decade.

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no.  30
The Constitution of Independent India and the various laws (21)____ to meet the constitutional obligation have fortified the  position of women vis-à-vis the man. But it is (22)____ on paper only. The myth that more and more women are getting higher education and are occupying position of  responsibility in all walks of life is falsified by the (23)____  of dowry deaths and divorce  cases filed in the (24)____ courts. One look at the national dailies will tell the (25)____  tale of the Indian women, women-who (26)____  a child is bargained for a bridal price or when she grows up serves as a supplier of dowry for her husband’s family or who, as widow immolates herself on her husband’s (27)____ be (28)____ as sati.
Our study about women’s place in Indian society is mainly based on urban, professional and educated Indian women. Deep in the rural heartland of the country, the rapidly changing world has not even touched the (29)____ of the life of a women. Most men of orthodox families take (30)____ in revealing that their (31)____ folk stay in ‘purdah’, a shield that (32)____ a woman of the joys of free nature. Still more alarming are the (33)____ of atrocities of women (34)____ incidents at Bantala, Singur and Birati are (35)____
  • a)
    fame
  • b)
    pride
  • c)
    boast
  • d)
    harm
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja reddy answered
Empowerment and gender equality revealed that there is still a long way to go in achieving Blank no. 30.

A) progress
B) success
C) liberation
D) equality

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no.  29
Q.
The Constitution of Independent India and the various laws …..(21)…… to meet the constitutional obligation have fortified the  position of women vis-à-vis the man. But it is…(22)…on paper only. The myth that more and more women are getting higher education and are occupying position of  responsibility in all walks of life is falsified by the….(23)…. of dowry deaths and divorce  cases filed in the …..(24)….. courts. One look at the national dailies will tell the..(25)……  tale of the Indian women, women-who……(26)…a child is bargained for a bridal price or when she grows up serves as a supplier of dowry for her husband’s family or who, as widow immolates herself on her husband’s …(27) ….to be …..(28)…..as sati.
Our study about women’s place in Indian society is mainly based on urban, professional and educated Indian women. Deep in the rural heartland of the country, the rapidly changing world has not even touched the…..(29)…..of the life of a women. Most men of orthodox families take……(30)….in revealing that their…(31)….folk stay in ‘purdah’, a shield that …….(32)….. a woman of the joys of free nature. Still more alarming are the (33)… of atrocities of women. …..(34)… incidents at Bantala, Singur and Birati are………..(35)…..
  • a)
    end
  • b)
    edge
  • c)
    fringe
  • d)
    health
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sonam singhania answered
Empowerment.

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no. 17
The (11)____  citizen who has to get everyday jobs done by  various municipal and government  departments is (12)____  driven up a tree, first (13)____ them, second explaining to them what is (14)____ and lastly, getting the job done.
If this week I  (15)____ some personal experience in this column, it is because I can document them. It is not to ask for any special (16)____  or voice personal (17)____  but to bring into public view the  experience of hundreds, if not thousands of citizens everyday of the year and express the collective (18)____ of all of them. Because one’s usual experience is that when such complaints are (19)____ in such columns, the departments rush to (20)____
  • a)
    enemities
  • b)
    grievances
  • c)
    follies
  • d)
    mistakes
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha nambiar answered
Word that could fit in Blank no. 17 is "frustrated".

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no. 13
The (11)____  citizen who has to get everyday jobs done by  various municipal and government  departments is (12)____  driven up a tree, first (13)____ them, second explaining to them what is (14)____ and lastly, getting the job done.
If this week I  (15)____ some personal experience in this column, it is because I can document them. It is not to ask for any special (16)____  or voice personal (17)____  but to bring into public view the  experience of hundreds, if not thousands of citizens everyday of the year and express the collective (18)____ of all of them. Because one’s usual experience is that when such complaints are (19)____ in such columns, the departments rush to (20)____
  • a)
    meeting
  • b)
    conniving
  • c)
    informing
  • d)
    contacting
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
The correct option is D.
A person has to contact the municipal department for getting any job done. So contacting is the most suitable word.

Each species has its special place or habitat. An (31)____  bird watcher can look at (32)____forest, meadow, lake , swamp or field and (33)____ almost exactly what birds he (34)____find there (35)____birds are found all over the world; others (36)____ themselves to certain areas. Still (37)____migrate from one country to another in (38)____in search of warmth and (39)____, and then return in spring,(40)____the season is more favourable.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank No. 40
  • a)
    when
  • b)
    after
  • c)
    until
  • d)
    while
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Suyash Singh answered
Habitat and Migration of Birds

Blank No. 31: Each species has its special place or habitat.
Blank No. 32: forest, meadow, lake, swamp, or field
Blank No. 33: predict
Blank No. 34: can
Blank No. 35: Some
Blank No. 36: restrict
Blank No. 37: others
Blank No. 38: order
Blank No. 39: food
Blank No. 40: when

Birds have a special place or habitat where they live and thrive. A bird watcher can predict the variety of birds that he can find in a particular habitat such as a forest, meadow, lake, swamp or field. Some birds are found all over the world, while others restrict themselves to certain areas. Some birds migrate from one country to another in order to search for warmth and food, and then return in spring when the season is more favorable.

Conclusion:
Birds are fascinating creatures that have adapted well to their unique habitats. They are found all over the world, each in their own special place. Some species migrate to warmer areas in search of food and warmth, while others restrict themselves to specific areas. A bird watcher can predict the variety of birds that he can find in a particular habitat, making bird watching an exciting and rewarding hobby.

The year 1973… (1)… a watershed in the economic….(2)…..of young male high school graduates in the United States. In the twenty four years…(3).. to this date, the medium income of 25 to 34 year old males, ….(4)… highest level of educational attainment was a high school diploma, ……(5)…. from $14,483 to $24,482 (in constant 1987 dollars.) This increase was the ….(6)… of the rapid growth of the U.S. economy..(7)… this period. As the expression goes, the rapidly growing economy was like a rising tide that…(8)… all boats. This rapid…(9)… in income permitted several generations of young high-school educated men to enjoy a higher standard of living….(10)…their fathers had.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank No. 3
  • a)
    as
  • b)
    ahead
  • c)
    hence
  • d)
    prior
  • e)
    subsequent
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Athul Unni answered
The year 1973 was a significant year in history with several notable events taking place. Here are some key events that occurred in 1973:

1. The Vietnam War officially ended on January 27, 1973, with the signing of the Paris Peace Accords. This marked the withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam and the beginning of a ceasefire.

2. The Watergate scandal began to unravel in 1973. It started with the arrest of five men for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. This eventually led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974.

3. The Yom Kippur War broke out on October 6, 1973, when Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. The war lasted for three weeks and resulted in a ceasefire, but it had significant political and military consequences in the Middle East.

4. The Arab oil embargo took place in 1973, following the Yom Kippur War. Arab oil-producing countries, led by OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries), imposed an oil embargo on countries that supported Israel during the war. This led to a global energy crisis and skyrocketing oil prices.

5. The Roe v. Wade decision was made by the US Supreme Court in 1973, legalizing abortion in the United States. This decision has had a lasting impact on reproductive rights and sparked ongoing debates and controversies.

6. The Sydney Opera House in Australia was officially opened on October 20, 1973. This iconic architectural masterpiece is now recognized as one of the most famous and distinctive buildings in the world.

7. The Endangered Species Act was signed into law by President Nixon on December 28, 1973. This legislation aimed to protect and preserve endangered and threatened species in the United States.

These events, among many others, shaped the world in 1973 and continue to have a lasting impact on politics, society, and culture.

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no.  37
Something has happened in the last twenty years that surely must (36)_____ anything that has happened before. Some historians are already saying that thrust (37)_____ space represents a vital turning point in history. Moon flights are considered (38)_____ less than steps in human evolution (39)_____ to the time when life on earth emerged from the sea and established itself on land. Of course, not everyone (40)_____ enraptured by space.
  • a)
    Into
  • b)
    In
  • c)
    Upon
  • d)
    On
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikhil khanna answered
Explanation:

Context:
The passage is discussing the significance of space exploration in the last twenty years and its impact on history.

Analysis:
In this context, the word "thrust" is used to convey the idea that space exploration has been a significant driving force or impetus that has changed the course of history.

Reasoning:
- "Into" is the most appropriate word to use in this context as it indicates movement towards or penetration into a particular space or environment.
- The phrase "thrust into space" suggests a sense of propulsion or movement into the realm of space exploration, which aligns with the overall theme of the passage.
Therefore, the most appropriate word for Blank no. 37 is option 'A' - Into.

Ancestors  and dead relations were believed to punish…(11)… for sins, both of commission  and …(12) …. . The ancestors were the guardians of….(13)…society’s morality, and they chastised those…..(14)…failed in their duty. The explanation….(15)..heard was: ‘He told lies about the ….(16)….and the ancestors killed him,’ or ’…(17).. uncle’s ghost killed him because he…(18)…. to look after his children or his…(19)… felt disgraced by his conduct, ….(20)…killed him’.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 12
  • a)
    mission
  • b)
    omission
  • c)
    permission
  • d)
    remission
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dia Mehta answered
The sentence mentions that ancestors and dead relations punished people for both sins of commission and omission. Sins of commission refer to doing something that is wrong or forbidden, while sins of omission refer to not doing something that is required or expected. Therefore, the appropriate word for blank no. 12 is 'omission', as it refers to the failure to do something that should have been done, and is opposite to sins of commission.

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no. 16 
The (11)____  citizen who has to get everyday jobs done by  various municipal and government  departments is (12)____  driven up a tree, first (13)____ them, second explaining to them what is (14)____ and lastly, getting the job done.
If this week I  (15)____ some personal experience in this column, it is because I can document them. It is not to ask for any special (16)____  or voice personal (17)____  but to bring into public view the  experience of hundreds, if not thousands of citizens everyday of the year and express the collective (18)____ of all of them. Because one’s usual experience is that when such complaints are (19)____ in such columns, the departments rush to (20)____
  • a)
    facilities
  • b)
    luxuries
  • c)
    comforts
  • d)
    privileges
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aruna singh answered
The correct option is D.
The passage talks about getting things done by government departments and one does not get any privilege from government departments.
Privilege means a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

The first problem to be tackled was that of feeding the huge population of the country after Independence. It became (1)____ to adopt (2)____for agricultural development. The (3)____ of multipurpose (4)____with the development of (5)____ as one of its (6)____ components was the (7)____ step towards the provision of (8)____ infrastructure. It was realised that (9)____ is the basic (10)____ in developing agriculture. The total irrigation potential was, therefore, increased.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 3
  • a)
    relocation
  • b)
    renovation
  • c)
    construction
  • d)
    visualization
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Nandita Singh answered
Based on the context of the passage, it seems that the word most appropriate for Blank 3 is "construction". The passage mentions the development of "multipurpose" projects, which suggests the building or creation of something new. The word "construction" fits well in this context, as it refers to the process of building or creating something, such as a structure or system. Option (a) "relocation" does not seem to be a suitable fit, as it refers to the act of moving to a different location. Option (b) "renovation" means the process of repairing or updating something that is already in existence, which does not seem to be the case based on the context of the passage. Option (d) "visualization" means the act of forming a mental image or idea of something, which is not relevant in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is likely to be option (c) "construction".

Fill in the blank (8) from suitable given options:
Leadership is one element, probably the most important element, of the overall managerial job. For managerial effectiveness, leadership quality is (1)____. Leadership is not status or (2)____ but rather it is having (3)____ over others. Managers are required to (4)____ the objectives; leadership is exercised to (5)____ them. Leadership is an individual (6)____and is proportional to individual’s own personal  (7)____ to get people to do as he (8)____. Thus leadership can stimulate and (9)____ people to get their willingness and (10)____ for achieving the proposed objectives of the organization.
  • a)
    demands
  • b)
    wishes
  • c)
    thinks
  • d)
    slots
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Renuka patel answered
The correct option is B.
Leadership is an individual ability and is proportional to an individual's own personal resources to get people to do as he wishes.
A person can do whatever he wishes with the help of his ability and resources. 

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no.  35
The Constitution of Independent India and the various laws (21)____ to meet the constitutional obligation have fortified the  position of women vis-à-vis the man. But it is (22)____ on paper only. The myth that more and more women are getting higher education and are occupying position of  responsibility in all walks of life is falsified by the (23)____  of dowry deaths and divorce  cases filed in the (24)____ courts. One look at the national dailies will tell the (25)____  tale of the Indian women, women-who (26)____  a child is bargained for a bridal price or when she grows up serves as a supplier of dowry for her husband’s family or who, as widow immolates herself on her husband’s (27)____ be (28)____ as sati.
Our study about women’s place in Indian society is mainly based on urban, professional and educated Indian women. Deep in the rural heartland of the country, the rapidly changing world has not even touched the (29)____ of the life of a women. Most men of orthodox families take (30)____ in revealing that their (31)____ folk stay in ‘purdah’, a shield that (32)____ a woman of the joys of free nature. Still more alarming are the (33)____ of atrocities of women (34)____ incidents at Bantala, Singur and Birati are (35)____
  • a)
    intensifying
  • b)
    fearful
  • c)
    shocking
  • d)
    someday
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sonali sharma answered

Explanation:

Context:
The passage discusses the challenges faced by women in Indian society despite the legal protections and advancements in education and professional opportunities.

Explanation of the word:
The word "shocking" is the most appropriate for blank no. 35. It is used to describe the disturbing and appalling nature of the incidents mentioned in the passage, such as dowry deaths, divorce cases, and atrocities against women in different parts of India.

Reasoning:
1. The word "intensifying" does not accurately capture the emotional impact and gravity of the situations described in the passage.
2. The word "fearful" implies a sense of fear or apprehension, which is not the main focus of the passage.
3. The word "shocking" best reflects the alarming and distressing nature of the incidents highlighted in the passage, making it the most appropriate choice for blank no. 35.

Therefore, the word "shocking" is the most suitable option for blank no. 35 in the given passage.

The first problem to be tackled was that of feeding the huge population of the country after Independence. It became (1)____ to adopt (2)____for agricultural development. The (3)____ of multipurpose (4)____with the development of (5)____ as one of its (6)____ components was the (7)____ step towards the provision of (8)____ infrastructure. It was realised that (9)____ is the basic (10)____ in developing agriculture. The total irrigation potential was, therefore, increased.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 5
  • a)
    markets
  • b)
    irrigation
  • c)
    villages
  • d)
    fields
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Bibek Kumar answered
Explanation:
The given passage talks about the agricultural development in India after Independence. The passage mentions the importance of irrigation in developing agriculture. Therefore, the most appropriate word for Blank no. 5 is "irrigation".

Reasoning:
The passage mentions that the development of multipurpose projects with the development of irrigation as one of its components was the step towards the provision of infrastructure. This indicates that irrigation played a significant role in the development of agriculture in India after Independence. Therefore, the word "irrigation" is the most appropriate for Blank no. 5.

Conclusion:
The correct answer is option 'B' - irrigation.

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no.  39
Something has happened in the last twenty years that surely must (36)_____ anything that has happened before. Some historians are already saying that thrust (37)_____ space represents a vital turning point in history. Moon flights are considered (38)_____ less than steps in human evolution (39)_____ to the time when life on earth emerged from the sea and established itself on land. Of course, not everyone (40)_____ enraptured by space.
  • a)
    matching
  • b)
    comparable
  • c)
    contrasting
  • d)
    exceeding
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Mahima choudhary answered
Explanation:

Comparing the magnitude of a historical event to another is the theme of the paragraph. The word that fits best in the blank is "comparable" as it means "able to be likened to another; similar." In this case, the author is suggesting that the events of the last twenty years are comparable to any other significant event that has happened before.

Heading: The significance of space exploration in history

- The magnitude of space exploration events in the last twenty years
- The comparison of space exploration to other significant events in history
- The use of moon flights as a benchmark for human evolution
- Varying opinions on the importance of space exploration

HTML:

The significance of space exploration in history

  • The magnitude of space exploration events in the last twenty years

  • The comparison of space exploration to other significant events in history

  • The use of moon flights as a benchmark for human evolution

  • Varying opinions on the importance of space exploration

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no.  24
Q.
The Constitution of Independent India and the various laws …..(21)…… to meet the constitutional obligation have fortified the  position of women vis-à-vis the man. But it is…(22)…on paper only. The myth that more and more women are getting higher education and are occupying position of  responsibility in all walks of life is falsified by the….(23)…. of dowry deaths and divorce  cases filed in the …..(24)….. courts. One look at the national dailies will tell the..(25)……  tale of the Indian women, women-who……(26)…a child is bargained for a bridal price or when she grows up serves as a supplier of dowry for her husband’s family or who, as widow immolates herself on her husband’s …(27) ….to be …..(28)…..as sati.
Our study about women’s place in Indian society is mainly based on urban, professional and educated Indian women. Deep in the rural heartland of the country, the rapidly changing world has not even touched the…..(29)…..of the life of a women. Most men of orthodox families take……(30)….in revealing that their…(31)….folk stay in ‘purdah’, a shield that …….(32)….. a woman of the joys of free nature. Still more alarming are the (33)… of atrocities of women. …..(34)… incidents at Bantala, Singur and Birati are………..(35)…..
  • a)
    civil
  • b)
    social
  • c)
    criminal
  • d)
    nobody
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Priya Chaubey answered
Dowry cases come under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code which represent it is a criminal case.

Ancestors  and dead relations were believed to punish…(11)… for sins, both of commission  and …(12) …. . The ancestors were the guardians of….(13)…society’s morality, and they chastised those…..(14)…failed in their duty. The explanation….(15)..heard was: ‘He told lies about the ….(16)….and the ancestors killed him,’ or ’…(17).. uncle’s ghost killed him because he…(18)…. to look after his children or his…(19)… felt disgraced by his conduct, ….(20)…killed him’.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 17
  • a)
    their
  • b)
    his
  • c)
    that
  • d)
    the
  • e)
     
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Mohini bhatia answered
Explanation:

Identifying the pronoun:
In this sentence, the pronoun "his" is used before "uncle's ghost," indicating possession. Therefore, the most appropriate word to fill in the blank would be "his."

Correct Answer:
b) his

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no.  36
Something has happened in the last twenty years that surely must (36)_____ anything that has happened before. Some historians are already saying that thrust (37)_____ space represents a vital turning point in history. Moon flights are considered (38)_____ less than steps in human evolution (39)_____ to the time when life on earth emerged from the sea and established itself on land. Of course, not everyone (40)_____ enraptured by space.
  • a)
    recede
  • b)
    precede
  • c)
    transcend
  • d)
    terminate
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Chetna iyer answered
Explanation:

  • The passage talks about how something that has happened in the last twenty years has surpassed anything that has happened before. Historians are considering it a turning point in history.

  • Moon flights are seen as important steps in human evolution similar to when life on earth emerged from the sea and established itself on land.

  • However, not everyone is interested in space.

  • The word that best fits the blank is "transcend" which means to go beyond limits or surpass something.

  • Therefore, the sentence means that the event that happened in the last twenty years is considered to be more significant than anything that has happened before.

Fill in the blank (9) from suitable given options:
Leadership is one element, probably the most important element, of the overall managerial job. For managerial effectiveness, leadership quality is (1)____. Leadership is not status or (2)____ but rather it is having (3)____ over others. Managers are required to (4)____ the objectives; leadership is exercised to (5)____ them. Leadership is an individual (6)____and is proportional to individual’s own personal  (7)____ to get people to do as he (8)____. Thus leadership can stimulate and (9)____ people to get their willingness and (10)____ for achieving the proposed objectives of the organization.
  • a)
    Compel
  • b)
    Motivate
  • c)
    Incite
  • d)
    Instigate
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Soha Kapoor answered
The correct option is B.
Leadership can motivate a person to do what he is willing to do.
Thus motivate is the most suitable word here.

Ancestors  and dead relations were believed to punish…(11)… for sins, both of commission  and …(12) …. . The ancestors were the guardians of….(13)…society’s morality, and they chastised those…..(14)…failed in their duty. The explanation….(15)..heard was: ‘He told lies about the ….(16)….and the ancestors killed him,’ or ’…(17).. uncle’s ghost killed him because he…(18)…. to look after his children or his…(19)… felt disgraced by his conduct, ….(20)…killed him’.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 11
  • a)
    friends
  • b)
    acquaintances
  • c)
    people
  • d)
    descendants
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Jatin Uppal answered
Its very simple and the answer is Descendants.

matlab jo bhi galat kaam ancestors karenge toh uski punishment descendants ko he milegi.

(Ancestors means Grand Father, Father)
(Descendants means Childern)

Ancestors  and dead relations were believed to punish…(11)… for sins, both of commission  and …(12) …. . The ancestors were the guardians of….(13)…society’s morality, and they chastised those…..(14)…failed in their duty. The explanation….(15)..heard was: ‘He told lies about the ….(16)….and the ancestors killed him,’ or ’…(17).. uncle’s ghost killed him because he…(18)…. to look after his children or his…(19)… felt disgraced by his conduct, ….(20)…killed him’.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 15
  • a)
    seldom
  • b)
    inevitably
  • c)
    always
  • d)
    often
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Vimla Patel answered
Or reward the living based on their behavior. This belief was common in many cultures and religions, such as ancient Egyptian, Chinese, Native American, and African traditions.

In some cultures, ancestors were honored through the practice of ancestor worship, where offerings and prayers were made to the spirits of the deceased. This was believed to ensure their continued protection and guidance for the living.

On the other hand, it was also believed that the dead could inflict harm on the living if they were not properly respected or if they were angered. This could manifest through illness, misfortune, or other forms of bad luck.

Overall, the belief in the power of ancestors and the dead was a way for people to maintain a connection to their past and to honor those who came before them. It also served as a reminder of the importance of behaving in a way that would bring honor and respect to their ancestors.

Each species has its special place or habitat. An (31)____  bird watcher can look at (32)____forest, meadow, lake , swamp or field and (33)____ almost exactly what birds he (34)____find there (35)____birds are found all over the world; others (36)____ themselves to certain areas. Still (37)____migrate from one country to another in (38)____in search of warmth and (39)____, and then return in spring,(40)____the season is more favourable.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank No. 35
  • a)
    All
  • b)
    Most
  • c)
    Some
  • d)
    More
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Kajal menon answered
**Explanation:**

The word that would be most appropriate to fill in blank no. 35 is "some".

* **All**: This option is incorrect because it implies that birds are found in all areas, which is not true. Different bird species have specific habitats and are not found everywhere.
* **Most**: This option is incorrect because it implies that the majority of birds are found all over the world, which is not true. Some bird species are restricted to certain areas.
* **Some**: This option is correct because it acknowledges that while some bird species are found all over the world, others are restricted to certain areas.
* **More**: This option is incorrect because it does not fit logically in the sentence. The sentence is discussing the distribution of bird species and not comparing the number of birds in different areas.

Therefore, option C - "Some" is the most appropriate word to fill in blank no. 35.

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no.  40
Q.
Something has happened in the last twenty years that surely must….(36)….anything that has happened before. Some historians are already saying that thrust….(37)…space represents a vital turning point in history. Moon flights are considered….(38)…less than steps in human evolution …. (39)….to the time when life on earth emerged from the sea and established itself on land. Of course, not everyone…(40)….enraptured by space.
  • a)
    being
  • b)
    had been
  • c)
    was
  • d)
    has been
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Advait Kulkarni answered
Heading: Context

The given passage talks about how space exploration has been a significant event in the last twenty years and how it is considered a turning point in history. It also discusses how some people do not share the same enthusiasm for space exploration.

Heading: Answer Explanation

The word that best fits in the blank is "has been." The sentence talks about how not everyone is excited about space exploration, which implies that this lack of excitement has been ongoing. Therefore, the correct tense to use here is the present perfect tense, which refers to a past action that has a connection to the present.

Heading: Other Options

Option A, "being," is incorrect because it does not fit grammatically with the rest of the sentence. Option B, "had been," is incorrect because it suggests that the lack of excitement was temporary and has now ended. Option C, "was," is incorrect because it does not convey the ongoing nature of the lack of excitement.

Heading: Conclusion

The correct answer to the question is option D, "has been," as it fits the context and grammar of the sentence.

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no.  28
The Constitution of Independent India and the various laws (21)____ to meet the constitutional obligation have fortified the  position of women vis-à-vis the man. But it is (22)____ on paper only. The myth that more and more women are getting higher education and are occupying position of  responsibility in all walks of life is falsified by the (23)____  of dowry deaths and divorce  cases filed in the (24)____ courts. One look at the national dailies will tell the (25)____  tale of the Indian women, women-who (26)____  a child is bargained for a bridal price or when she grows up serves as a supplier of dowry for her husband’s family or who, as widow immolates herself on her husband’s (27)____ be (28)____ as sati.
Our study about women’s place in Indian society is mainly based on urban, professional and educated Indian women. Deep in the rural heartland of the country, the rapidly changing world has not even touched the (29)____ of the life of a women. Most men of orthodox families take (30)____ in revealing that their (31)____ folk stay in ‘purdah’, a shield that (32)____ a woman of the joys of free nature. Still more alarming are the (33)____ of atrocities of women (34)____ incidents at Bantala, Singur and Birati are (35)____
  • a)
    Appreciated
  • b)
    Marked
  • c)
    Acclaimed
  • d)
    Notice
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Dhairya suri answered
The Sati or suttee was a historical practice found chiefly among Hindus in the northern and pre-modern regions of South Asia, in which a widow sacrifices herself by sitting atop her deceased husband's funeral pyre.
Thus acclaimed is the most suitable word.

Fill in the blank (4) from suitable given options:
Leadership is one element, probably the most important element, of the overall managerial job. For managerial effectiveness, leadership quality is (1)____. Leadership is not status or (2)____ but rather it is having (3)____ over others. Managers are required to (4)____ the objectives; leadership is exercised to (5)____ them. Leadership is an individual (6)____and is proportional to individual’s own personal  (7)____ to get people to do as he (8)____. Thus leadership can stimulate and (9)____ people to get their willingness and (10)____ for achieving the proposed objectives of the organization.
  • a)
    achieve
  • b)
    complete
  • c)
    acclaim
  • d)
    discharge
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Nandini chauhan answered
The correct option is A.
The managers are required to achieve the objectives. 
Achieve is the best suitable word here because in the organisation managers have objectives and they have to achieve them in a particular time.

Motivating employees with traditional authority and financial…(11)….has become increasingly…(12)… as employees become economically secure and their dependency on any one particular organisation…..(13)…. . According to expectancy theorists, the motivation to….(14)…increases when an employee feels his…(15)… is an instrument for obtaining desired rewards. Nevertheless, in many organisations today employees are….(16)… to organizational rewards just by being employed. Unions, governmental regulations, and the nature of the job itself in some cases…..(17)… management from …..(18)… financial rewards to performance. People may be attracted to join and remain in organisations to receive organizational rewards, but…(19)…motivated to join an organisation is…(20)..the same as being motivated to exert effort in an organisation.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank No. 13
  • a)
    lasts
  • b)
    perishes
  • c)
    endangers
  • d)
    increases
  • e)
    decreases
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Karthika Viji answered
Option E is the answer because the beginning of the paragraph starts with motivating employees by giving them financial assistances etc. The following sentence mentions about employees being financially secure..so I think it's option E because when they become financially secured...the dependance reduces.

Ancestors  and dead relations were believed to punish…(11)… for sins, both of commission  and …(12) …. . The ancestors were the guardians of….(13)…society’s morality, and they chastised those…..(14)…failed in their duty. The explanation….(15)..heard was: ‘He told lies about the ….(16)….and the ancestors killed him,’ or ’…(17).. uncle’s ghost killed him because he…(18)…. to look after his children or his…(19)… felt disgraced by his conduct, ….(20)…killed him’.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 16
  • a)
    land
  • b)
    wealth
  • c)
    property
  • d)
    riches
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vijaya Reddy answered
Ancestors and dead relations were believed to punish individuals for their wrongdoings or transgressions. This belief was prevalent in many ancient cultures and continues to be present in some modern-day societies as well.

In these belief systems, ancestors and deceased relatives were thought to have the power to influence the lives of the living. They were believed to be able to observe the actions and behavior of their descendants and could intervene in their lives to either reward or punish them.

The punishment inflicted by ancestors and dead relations could take various forms depending on the cultural context. It could range from mild consequences such as bad luck or misfortune to more severe punishments like illness, accidents, or even death.

The idea behind this belief was to maintain social order and ensure that individuals behaved in accordance with the societal norms and values. It was believed that the punishment from ancestors served as a deterrent for individuals to engage in immoral or harmful behavior.

In some cultures, rituals and ceremonies were performed to appease the ancestors and seek their forgiveness or protection. These rituals often involved offerings, prayers, and acts of reverence towards the deceased.

While this belief may seem superstitious to some, it played a significant role in shaping the behavior and moral compass of individuals in these societies. It served as a form of social control and encouraged individuals to act in ways that were deemed acceptable by their ancestors and the broader community.

It is important to note that beliefs regarding punishment from ancestors and dead relations vary greatly across different cultures and religions. Some cultures emphasize benevolence and positive interactions with ancestors rather than punishment. Additionally, with the rise of secularism and modernization, the belief in punishment from ancestors has diminished in many societies.

Ancestors  and dead relations were believed to punish…(11)… for sins, both of commission  and …(12) …. . The ancestors were the guardians of….(13)…society’s morality, and they chastised those…..(14)…failed in their duty. The explanation….(15)..heard was: ‘He told lies about the ….(16)….and the ancestors killed him,’ or ’…(17).. uncle’s ghost killed him because he…(18)…. to look after his children or his…(19)… felt disgraced by his conduct, ….(20)…killed him’.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 19
  • a)
    spirits
  • b)
    tribesmen
  • c)
    friends
  • d)
    ancestors
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anant Joshi answered
Explanation:

Ancestors and Dead Relations:
The passage mentions that ancestors and dead relations were believed to punish individuals for their sins, whether through commission or omission.

Guardians of Morality:
Ancestors were considered the guardians of society's morality, ensuring that individuals upheld their duties and responsibilities.

Chastised for Failing Duty:
Those who failed in their duty were chastised by their ancestors, who were seen as enforcers of moral conduct.

Explanation for Punishment:
The passage provides examples of explanations for punishment, such as a person being killed by their ancestors for neglecting their children or bringing disgrace upon their family.

Appropriate Word for Blank no. 19:
In the context of the passage, the most appropriate word for Blank no. 19 is "ancestors." This is because the ancestors were seen as the ones responsible for enforcing moral conduct and punishing individuals who failed in their duties.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - ancestors.

Each species has its special place or habitat. An (31)____  bird watcher can look at (32)____forest, meadow, lake , swamp or field and (33)____ almost exactly what birds he (34)____find there (35)____birds are found all over the world; others (36)____ themselves to certain areas. Still (37)____migrate from one country to another in (38)____in search of warmth and (39)____, and then return in spring,(40)____the season is more favourable.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank No. 36
  • a)
    involve
  • b)
    confine
  • c)
    entrust
  • d)
    keep
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Maulik Sharma answered
**Explanation:**

In the given sentence, we need to choose the word that best fits in the blank and completes the sentence in a meaningful way.

The sentence talks about how some birds restrict or limit themselves to certain areas. Therefore, we need to choose a word that conveys the meaning of restriction or limitation.

Let's analyze the options:

a) involve: This word means to include or engage in. It does not convey the meaning of restriction or limitation. Therefore, it is not the correct choice.

b) confine: This word means to restrict or limit someone or something within certain boundaries or limits. It perfectly fits the context and conveys the intended meaning. Therefore, it is the correct choice.

c) entrust: This word means to assign or give responsibility to someone. It does not convey the meaning of restriction or limitation. Therefore, it is not the correct choice.

d) keep: This word means to hold or retain something. It does not convey the meaning of restriction or limitation. Therefore, it is not the correct choice.

Based on the analysis, we can conclude that the word "confine" is the most appropriate choice for Blank No. 36.

Each species has its special place or habitat. An (31)____  bird watcher can look at (32)____forest, meadow, lake , swamp or field and (33)____ almost exactly what birds he (34)____find there (35)____birds are found all over the world; others (36)____ themselves to certain areas. Still (37)____migrate from one country to another in (38)____in search of warmth and (39)____, and then return in spring,(40)____the season is more favourable.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank No. 31
  • a)
    active
  • b)
    advanced
  • c)
    expert
  • d)
    experienced
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Avi datta answered
Explanation:

Expert
An expert bird watcher has extensive knowledge and experience in identifying different bird species based on their habitats.

Reasoning
- An expert bird watcher is someone who has spent a significant amount of time observing and studying birds in various habitats.
- Expertise in bird watching allows the individual to accurately predict the types of birds that can be found in specific environments.

Conclusion
Therefore, the most appropriate word for Blank No. 31 is "expert" as it signifies a high level of knowledge and skill in the field of bird watching.

The first problem to be tackled was that of feeding the huge population of the country after Independence. It became (1)____ to adopt (2)____for agricultural development. The (3)____ of multipurpose (4)____with the development of (5)____ as one of its (6)____ components was the (7)____ step towards the provision of (8)____ infrastructure. It was realised that (9)____ is the basic (10)____ in developing agriculture. The total irrigation potential was, therefore, increased.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 4
  • a)
    offices
  • b)
    organisations
  • c)
    agencies
  • d)
    projects
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Akshat Sinha answered
Understanding the Context
The passage discusses the agricultural development initiatives taken in a country after Independence, focusing on the importance of irrigation for enhancing agricultural productivity. The blank in question requires a word that fits the context of agricultural enhancement and infrastructure development.
Analyzing the Options
- a) offices: This term does not relate directly to agricultural development or infrastructure.
- b) organisations: While this could pertain to groups involved in agricultural initiatives, it lacks specificity in terms of action.
- c) agencies: Similar to "organisations," this term suggests entities but does not convey a clear focus on agricultural projects.
- d) projects: This term specifically refers to planned initiatives aimed at achieving particular objectives, which aligns perfectly with agricultural development efforts.
Why "projects" is the Correct Choice
- Specificity: "Projects" directly indicates planned actions or schemes that are designed to improve agricultural practices, making it the most relevant term in this context.
- Contextual Fit: The sentence discusses the development of multipurpose initiatives, which are typically structured as specific projects aimed at achieving defined goals, such as irrigation and agricultural improvements.
- Action-Oriented: "Projects" conveys an active approach to addressing the challenges of feeding a large population, highlighting the proactive measures necessary for agricultural advancement.
In conclusion, option "d) projects" is the most appropriate choice for Blank no. 4, as it encapsulates the essence of strategic initiatives aimed at fostering agricultural development and enhancing irrigation infrastructure.

The first problem to be tackled was that of feeding the huge population of the country after Independence. It became (1)____ to adopt (2)____for agricultural development. The (3)____ of multipurpose (4)____with the development of (5)____ as one of its (6)____ components was the (7)____ step towards the provision of (8)____ infrastructure. It was realised that (9)____ is the basic (10)____ in developing agriculture. The total irrigation potential was, therefore, increased.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 8
  • a)
    modern
  • b)
    agricultural
  • c)
    productive
  • d)
    industrial
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arnav Mathur answered
Context of the Passage
The passage discusses the challenges faced by the country after Independence, particularly in feeding its large population. It emphasizes the importance of agricultural development and infrastructure.
Analysis of Blank No. 8
In the context of the passage, the word chosen for Blank No. 8 must relate directly to the agricultural focus of the discussion.
Options Analysis
- a) modern
While modern infrastructure is important, it is not specific to the agricultural needs highlighted in the passage.
- b) agricultural
This option directly aligns with the theme of the passage, emphasizing the need for infrastructure that supports agricultural development.
- c) productive
Although productive infrastructure could be beneficial, it does not specifically address the agricultural focus mentioned.
- d) industrial
Industrial infrastructure does not fit the agricultural context and would not directly aid in feeding the population.
Conclusion
Given that the passage centers on agricultural development as a crucial factor in supporting the population, the most appropriate word for Blank No. 8 is "agricultural." It signifies the essential infrastructure needed to enhance agricultural productivity, ensuring food security for the nation. Thus, option 'B' is the correct choice, as it directly correlates with the overarching theme of agricultural advancement.

The year 1973… (1)… a watershed in the economic….(2)…..of young male high school graduates in the United States. In the twenty four years…(3).. to this date, the medium income of 25 to 34 year old males, ….(4)… highest level of educational attainment was a high school diploma, ……(5)…. from $14,483 to $24,482 (in constant 1987 dollars.) This increase was the ….(6)… of the rapid growth of the U.S. economy..(7)… this period. As the expression goes, the rapidly growing economy was like a rising tide that…(8)… all boats. This rapid…(9)… in income permitted several generations of young high-school educated men to enjoy a higher standard of living….(10)…their fathers had.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank No. 2 
  • a)
    prospects
  • b)
    outcome
  • c)
    history
  • d)
    thinking
  • e)
    preparation
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Supriya Iyer answered
1973 was a significant year in history, marked by various events that shaped the world we live in today. Here are some of the most notable events that happened in 1973:

1. The Vietnam War ended with the signing of the Paris Peace Accords on January 27, 1973.

2. The Watergate scandal began to unfold, as five men were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington D.C. on June 17, 1972.

3. The United States Supreme Court legalized abortion in the landmark case Roe v. Wade on January 22, 1973.

4. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) imposed an oil embargo on the United States, leading to a global energy crisis.

5. The Yom Kippur War broke out between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria.

6. The first handheld mobile phone call was made by Martin Cooper, a Motorola employee, on April 3, 1973.

7. The Skylab space station was launched by NASA on May 14, 1973, becoming the first American space station.

8. The Sydney Opera House in Australia was officially opened on October 20, 1973.

9. The film "The Exorcist" was released, becoming a cultural phenomenon and one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

10. Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match on September 20, 1973, becoming a symbol of gender equality and women's empowerment.

The year 1973… (1)… a watershed in the economic….(2)…..of young male high school graduates in the United States. In the twenty four years…(3).. to this date, the medium income of 25 to 34 year old males, ….(4)… highest level of educational attainment was a high school diploma, ……(5)…. from $14,483 to $24,482 (in constant 1987 dollars.) This increase was the ….(6)… of the rapid growth of the U.S. economy..(7)… this period. As the expression goes, the rapidly growing economy was like a rising tide that…(8)… all boats. This rapid…(9)… in income permitted several generations of young high-school educated men to enjoy a higher standard of living….(10)…their fathers had.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank No. 8
  • a)
    cracked
  • b)
    lifted
  • c)
    sunk
  • d)
    boasted
  • e)
    threatened
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Avantika Chakraborty answered
The word most appropriate for Blank No. 8 is "lifted." This is because the sentence is describing how the rapidly growing economy helped to improve the standard of living for young male high school graduates. "Lifted" is a suitable word to describe this improvement because it suggests that the economy helped to raise the standard of living for these individuals.

The first problem to be tackled was that of feeding the huge population of the country after Independence. It became (1)____ to adopt (2)____for agricultural development. The (3)____ of multipurpose (4)____with the development of (5)____ as one of its (6)____ components was the (7)____ step towards the provision of (8)____ infrastructure. It was realised that (9)____ is the basic (10)____ in developing agriculture. The total irrigation potential was, therefore, increased.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 1
  • a)
    essential
  • b)
    desirable
  • c)
    notional
  • d)
    optional
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Maulik Sharma answered
**Explanation:**

The first problem to be tackled was that of feeding the huge population of the country after Independence. It became **essential** to adopt **measures** for agricultural development. The **introduction** of multipurpose **projects** with the development of **irrigation** as one of its **key** components was the **first** step towards the provision of **necessary** infrastructure. It was realised that **irrigation** is the basic **requirement** in developing agriculture. The total irrigation potential was, therefore, increased.

- The word "essential" means absolutely necessary or extremely important. In the given context, feeding the huge population of the country after Independence was a critical issue, making it necessary or essential to adopt measures for agricultural development.

- The word "desirable" means wished for or wanted. While agricultural development may be desirable, it is not the most appropriate word in the given context because the situation required immediate action rather than just being wished for or wanted.

- The word "notional" means existing only in theory or as a suggestion or idea, but not in reality. This word does not fit the context because the need for agricultural development was a practical and urgent issue, not just a theoretical concept.

- The word "optional" means left to one's choice or discretion. Again, in the given context, the adoption of measures for agricultural development was not optional or a matter of personal choice, but rather a necessity.

Therefore, the most appropriate word for blank no. 1 is "essential" as it conveys the sense of urgency and importance in addressing the problem of feeding the huge population of the country.

Civilisation means outward….(21)… whereas culture means inward perfection. We may be…(22)...today, but we are not cultured. We have trains, aeroplanes and all the modern modes and ….(23).. . This is…(24)…on the road of materialism but we have lost our finer emotions. Civilisation has…..(25)…mystery and romance out of the heart of nature and …..(26)… her beauty and magic. It has placed…..(27)….power in the hands of man, making him a….(28)….. With a single atom or hydrogen bomb, he can rain death and ..(29)…… in millions of innocent creatures. Thus, he is out to….(30)…..himself with his own hands.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank No. 23
  • a)
    means
  • b)
    resources
  • c)
    equipments
  • d)
    gadgets
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Akshara jain answered
Forms of culture and social organization that are characteristic of a particular society or region. It encompasses various aspects of human existence such as art, science, technology, religion, and politics. Civilisation is also associated with advancements in education, infrastructure, and governance which facilitate the growth and development of a society. It is a complex and dynamic concept that evolves over time as societies and cultures change. Ultimately, civilisation refers to the collective achievements of a society that enable it to thrive and flourish.

Civilisation means outward….(21)… whereas culture means inward perfection. We may be…(22)...today, but we are not cultured. We have trains, aeroplanes and all the modern modes and ….(23).. . This is…(24)…on the road of materialism but we have lost our finer emotions. Civilisation has…..(25)…mystery and romance out of the heart of nature and …..(26)… her beauty and magic. It has placed…..(27)….power in the hands of man, making him a….(28)….. With a single atom or hydrogen bomb, he can rain death and ..(29)…… in millions of innocent creatures. Thus, he is out to….(30)…..himself with his own hands.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank No. 24
  • a)
    advancement
  • b)
    heading
  • c)
    movement
  • d)
    progress
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Namrata nayar answered
The correct option is A.
The passage talks about civilization, it means  the purpose of civilization must be to promote and achieve that goal. - The society exists for its individual members -- not the individual members existing for the society.Thus advancement is the best word that fits in this blank.

The first problem to be tackled was that of feeding the huge population of the country after Independence. It became (1)____ to adopt (2)____for agricultural development. The (3)____ of multipurpose (4)____with the development of (5)____ as one of its (6)____ components was the (7)____ step towards the provision of (8)____ infrastructure. It was realised that (9)____ is the basic (10)____ in developing agriculture. The total irrigation potential was, therefore, increased.
Q. Find the word most appropriate for Blank no. 10
  • a)
    input
  • b)
    indicator
  • c)
    ingredient
  • d)
    obstacle
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjana mehta answered
Understanding the Context
The passage discusses the importance of agricultural development in a country after Independence. It emphasizes the need for effective strategies to tackle food security and improve irrigation.
Analyzing the Options
To determine the most suitable word for Blank no. 10, we can analyze the provided options:
  • a) input - This suggests a resource or factor that contributes to agriculture but lacks the specificity needed in this context.
  • b) indicator - This implies a measure of progress, which does not align with the idea of a fundamental element in agriculture.
  • c) ingredient - This denotes a crucial component or factor necessary for success, fitting the context of developing agriculture.
  • d) obstacle - This implies a hindrance, which contradicts the overall message of agricultural development.

Why "Ingredient" is the Correct Choice
The term "ingredient" is most appropriate for Blank no. 10 because:
  • Essential Component: It denotes something that is essential for a successful outcome, akin to how ingredients are vital for a recipe.
  • Contextual Fit: In agricultural development, water and irrigation are fundamental elements that contribute to growth, making "ingredient" a fitting descriptor.
  • Positive Connotation: Unlike "obstacle," which denotes a challenge, "ingredient" highlights the constructive aspect of irrigation as a necessary part of agricultural advancement.

Conclusion
In the context of agricultural development, "ingredient" effectively captures the essence of what is needed for success, aligning perfectly with the passage's emphasis on increasing irrigation potential as a vital step forward.

Civilisation means outward….(21)… whereas culture means inward perfection. We may be…(22)...today, but we are not cultured. We have trains, aeroplanes and all the modern modes and ….(23).. . This is…(24)…on the road of materialism but we have lost our finer emotions. Civilisation has…..(25)…mystery and romance out of the heart of nature and …..(26)… her beauty and magic. It has placed…..(27)….power in the hands of man, making him a….(28)….. With a single atom or hydrogen bomb, he can rain death and ..(29)…… in millions of innocent creatures. Thus, he is out to….(30)…..himself with his own hands.
Find the word most appropriate for Blank No. 30
  • a)
    stab
  • b)
    murder
  • c)
    kill
  • d)
    strangle
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ashish Choudhary answered
Understanding the Context
The sentence discusses the dichotomy between civilization and culture, emphasizing that while we may have advanced technologically (civilization), we have neglected our emotional and ethical development (culture).
Analyzing the Options
- a) stab: This term implies a sudden attack, usually with a knife. It does not encompass the broader consequences of human actions on a large scale.
- b) murder: Although this term refers to the unlawful killing of a person, it carries a legal connotation and does not sufficiently reflect the self-destructive nature described in the passage.
- c) kill: This is a broad term that simply means to cause death. It applies universally to any act of causing death, including the large-scale destruction implied in the context of using nuclear weapons.
- d) strangle: This term suggests a specific method of killing, focusing on suffocation or choking. It does not convey the idea of large-scale destruction.
Why "Kill" is the Best Choice
- General Applicability: The term "kill" is non-specific and can refer to both individual and mass death, making it suitable for the context of humanity's potential self-destruction through modern weapons.
- Alignment with the Passage: The sentence discusses the consequences of technological advancement and its potential for mass destruction. "Kill" encapsulates this broader theme effectively.
- Lack of Connotation: Unlike "murder," the term "kill" does not carry legal implications, making it more fitting for a discussion about humanity's existential risks.
In summary, "kill" is the most appropriate choice for Blank No. 30 as it aligns perfectly with the overarching theme of self-destruction through technological means.

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