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Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 1
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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Paragraph 1: Backcasting, or reworking past national accounts statistics based on the latest base year, is a regular exercise that governments carry out. Mainly done to enable precise comparison and analysis, it is a difficult exercise prone to contestation as it involves the inclusion of newer data sources, exclusion of outdated ones and making some subjective assumptions in the process. Throw in the political element, and GDP backcasting can become a controversial exercise, as it has now become in the case of the release of back series data from 2005-06 to 2011-12, the new base year. The data computed by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and released by the Niti Aayog show that India never really grew in double-digits in 2010-11, nor was it the high-growth economy in the five years preceding this as earlier thought to be. It so happens that this period covers the two terms of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government, and the new data have predictably set off a political storm. Congress may feel aggrieved as its biggest achievement, of taking India on the high GDP growth path, has come under question. During earlier instances of backcasting of GDP data, the political environment was not as deeply polarised as it is now, and so the exercise remained more academic.

Paragraph 2: The danger in the political slugfest now is that the many valuable insights that can be gleaned from the data will be lost sight of. The biggest of these is that India never really decoupled from the global economy during the years of the financial crisis (2008-10), unlike what was earlier believed. The new back series data show a much lower growth rate. This is an important learning for policymakers, going forward. Any criticism of the data has to take into account the fact that it has been generated by a thoroughly professional organization, the CSO, and the methods have been scrutinized by experts, including past chief statisticians, and the Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics. Certainly, the release of the back series by the Niti Aayog goes against convention and is bad in optics. But this should not be a reason to contest its integrity. The method of computation reflects the latest United Nations System of National Accounts; it also captures changes in the economy since 2004-05. Data sources have also been updated. Experts had testified to the robustness of the method when it was introduced in 2015, even while underlining that the availability of reliable data was crucial to arrive at the correct overall picture. There is little doubt that India needs to invest more in data collection and integration and do informal sector surveys more frequently. Robust, updated data are, in fact, insurance against politicians hijacking what is essentially an economic exercise.

Q. 
Which of the following points is/are covered under paragraph 1 of the passage?
A. The method of computation of the new back series data, reflects the latest United Nations System of National Accounts.
B. FY-11 saw double digit growth in economy.
C. Modifying past national accounts statistics, is a regular exercise of governments.

Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 1

Point A is mentioned in paragraph 2 (‘The method of computation reflects the latest United Nations System of National Accounts; it also captures changes in the economy since 2004-05.’)

Point B is wrong, as the paragraph 1 says, ‘The data computed by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and released by the Niti Aayog show that India never really grew in double-digits in 2010-11, nor was it the high-growth economy in the five years preceding this as earlier thought to be.’

Only point C is covered in paragraph 1 (‘Backcasting, or reworking past national accounts statistics based on the latest base year, is a regular exercise that governments carry out.’)

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 2
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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Paragraph 1: Backcasting, or reworking past national accounts statistics based on the latest base year, is a regular exercise that governments carry out. Mainly done to enable precise comparison and analysis, it is a difficult exercise prone to contestation as it involves the inclusion of newer data sources, exclusion of outdated ones and making some subjective assumptions in the process. Throw in the political element, and GDP backcasting can become a controversial exercise, as it has now become in the case of the release of back series data from 2005-06 to 2011-12, the new base year. The data computed by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and released by the Niti Aayog show that India never really grew in double-digits in 2010-11, nor was it the high-growth economy in the five years preceding this as earlier thought to be. It so happens that this period covers the two terms of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government, and the new data have predictably set off a political storm. Congress may feel aggrieved as its biggest achievement, of taking India on the high GDP growth path, has come under question. During earlier instances of backcasting of GDP data, the political environment was not as deeply polarised as it is now, and so the exercise remained more academic.

Paragraph 2: The danger in the political slugfest now is that the many valuable insights that can be gleaned from the data will be lost sight of. The biggest of these is that India never really decoupled from the global economy during the years of the financial crisis (2008-10), unlike what was earlier believed. The new back series data show a much lower growth rate. This is an important learning for policymakers, going forward. Any criticism of the data has to take into account the fact that it has been generated by a thoroughly professional organization, the CSO, and the methods have been scrutinized by experts, including past chief statisticians, and the Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics. Certainly, the release of the back series by the Niti Aayog goes against convention and is bad in optics. But this should not be a reason to contest its integrity. The method of computation reflects the latest United Nations System of National Accounts; it also captures changes in the economy since 2004-05. Data sources have also been updated. Experts had testified to the robustness of the method when it was introduced in 2015, even while underlining that the availability of reliable data was crucial to arrive at the correct overall picture. There is little doubt that India needs to invest more in data collection and integration and do informal sector surveys more frequently. Robust, updated data are, in fact, insurance against politicians hijacking what is essentially an economic exercise.

Q. 
According to the author, which of the following should not be the reason to contest the integrity of Niti Aayog?
A. Niti Aayog was formed replacing the Planning Commission.
B. The release of the back series by the Niti Aayog goes against convention.
C. The members of the Niti Aayog are incompetent and are under the influence of the Central Government.
D. The data computed by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and released by the Niti Aayog is bad in optics.

Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 2

We must refer to paragraph 2 to find the answer to this question. It is mentioned here that ‘Certainly, the release of the back series by the Niti Aayog goes against convention and is bad in optics. But this should not be a reason to contest its integrity.’

Thus, B and D give the correct reasons.

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Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 3
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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Paragraph 1: Backcasting, or reworking past national accounts statistics based on the latest base year, is a regular exercise that governments carry out. Mainly done to enable precise comparison and analysis, it is a difficult exercise prone to contestation as it involves the inclusion of newer data sources, exclusion of outdated ones and making some subjective assumptions in the process. Throw in the political element, and GDP backcasting can become a controversial exercise, as it has now become in the case of the release of back series data from 2005-06 to 2011-12, the new base year. The data computed by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and released by the Niti Aayog show that India never really grew in double-digits in 2010-11, nor was it the high-growth economy in the five years preceding this as earlier thought to be. It so happens that this period covers the two terms of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government, and the new data have predictably set off a political storm. Congress may feel aggrieved as its biggest achievement, of taking India on the high GDP growth path, has come under question. During earlier instances of backcasting of GDP data, the political environment was not as deeply polarised as it is now, and so the exercise remained more academic.

Paragraph 2: The danger in the political slugfest now is that the many valuable insights that can be gleaned from the data will be lost sight of. The biggest of these is that India never really decoupled from the global economy during the years of the financial crisis (2008-10), unlike what was earlier believed. The new back series data show a much lower growth rate. This is an important learning for policymakers, going forward. Any criticism of the data has to take into account the fact that it has been generated by a thoroughly professional organization, the CSO, and the methods have been scrutinized by experts, including past chief statisticians, and the Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics. Certainly, the release of the back series by the Niti Aayog goes against convention and is bad in optics. But this should not be a reason to contest its integrity. The method of computation reflects the latest United Nations System of National Accounts; it also captures changes in the economy since 2004-05. Data sources have also been updated. Experts had testified to the robustness of the method when it was introduced in 2015, even while underlining that the availability of reliable data was crucial to arrive at the correct overall picture. There is little doubt that India needs to invest more in data collection and integration and do informal sector surveys more frequently. Robust, updated data are, in fact, insurance against politicians hijacking what is essentially an economic exercise.

Q. 
Which of the following is/are true as per the information given in the passage?
A. India remained immune to the financial crisis of 2008-2010.
B. Computation of new back data series is a difficult exercise prone to contestation.
C. The data is computed by the Niti Aayog and released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
D. The new base year is 2011-12.

Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 3

Points B and D are true.

A is wrong because the paragraph 2 says that ‘The biggest of these is that India never really decoupled from the global economy during the years of the financial crisis (2008-10), unlike what was earlier believed.’

C is wrong because the paragraph 1 mentions that ‘The data computed by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and released by the Niti Aayog show that India never really grew in double-digits in 2010-11, nor was it the high-growth economy in the five years preceding this as earlier thought to be.’

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 4
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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Paragraph 1: Backcasting, or reworking past national accounts statistics based on the latest base year, is a regular exercise that governments carry out. Mainly done to enable precise comparison and analysis, it is a difficult exercise prone to contestation as it involves the inclusion of newer data sources, exclusion of outdated ones and making some subjective assumptions in the process. Throw in the political element, and GDP backcasting can become a controversial exercise, as it has now become in the case of the release of back series data from 2005-06 to 2011-12, the new base year. The data computed by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and released by the Niti Aayog show that India never really grew in double-digits in 2010-11, nor was it the high-growth economy in the five years preceding this as earlier thought to be. It so happens that this period covers the two terms of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government, and the new data have predictably set off a political storm. Congress may feel aggrieved as its biggest achievement, of taking India on the high GDP growth path, has come under question. During earlier instances of backcasting of GDP data, the political environment was not as deeply polarised as it is now, and so the exercise remained more academic.

Paragraph 2: The danger in the political slugfest now is that the many valuable insights that can be gleaned from the data will be lost sight of. The biggest of these is that India never really decoupled from the global economy during the years of the financial crisis (2008-10), unlike what was earlier believed. The new back series data show a much lower growth rate. This is an important learning for policymakers, going forward. Any criticism of the data has to take into account the fact that it has been generated by a thoroughly professional organization, the CSO, and the methods have been scrutinized by experts, including past chief statisticians, and the Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics. Certainly, the release of the back series by the Niti Aayog goes against convention and is bad in optics. But this should not be a reason to contest its integrity. The method of computation reflects the latest United Nations System of National Accounts; it also captures changes in the economy since 2004-05. Data sources have also been updated. Experts had testified to the robustness of the method when it was introduced in 2015, even while underlining that the availability of reliable data was crucial to arrive at the correct overall picture. There is little doubt that India needs to invest more in data collection and integration and do informal sector surveys more frequently. Robust, updated data are, in fact, insurance against politicians hijacking what is essentially an economic exercise.

Q. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word Slugfest as used in the passage?
Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 4

The word ‘slugfest’ means ‘a heated dispute; a fight marked by an extended exchange of heavy blows’.
Altercation- a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public
Perdition- a state of punishment that goes on forever, believed in some religions to be suffered by evil people after death
Malady- a disease or ailment
Thus, ‘altercation’ is synonymous to ‘slugfest’.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 5
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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Paragraph 1: Backcasting, or reworking past national accounts statistics based on the latest base year, is a regular exercise that governments carry out. Mainly done to enable precise comparison and analysis, it is a difficult exercise prone to contestation as it involves the inclusion of newer data sources, exclusion of outdated ones and making some subjective assumptions in the process. Throw in the political element, and GDP backcasting can become a controversial exercise, as it has now become in the case of the release of back series data from 2005-06 to 2011-12, the new base year. The data computed by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and released by the Niti Aayog show that India never really grew in double-digits in 2010-11, nor was it the high-growth economy in the five years preceding this as earlier thought to be. It so happens that this period covers the two terms of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government, and the new data have predictably set off a political storm. Congress may feel aggrieved as its biggest achievement, of taking India on the high GDP growth path, has come under question. During earlier instances of backcasting of GDP data, the political environment was not as deeply polarised as it is now, and so the exercise remained more academic.

Paragraph 2: The danger in the political slugfest now is that the many valuable insights that can be gleaned from the data will be lost sight of. The biggest of these is that India never really decoupled from the global economy during the years of the financial crisis (2008-10), unlike what was earlier believed. The new back series data show a much lower growth rate. This is an important learning for policymakers, going forward. Any criticism of the data has to take into account the fact that it has been generated by a thoroughly professional organization, the CSO, and the methods have been scrutinized by experts, including past chief statisticians, and the Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics. Certainly, the release of the back series by the Niti Aayog goes against convention and is bad in optics. But this should not be a reason to contest its integrity. The method of computation reflects the latest United Nations System of National Accounts; it also captures changes in the economy since 2004-05. Data sources have also been updated. Experts had testified to the robustness of the method when it was introduced in 2015, even while underlining that the availability of reliable data was crucial to arrive at the correct overall picture. There is little doubt that India needs to invest more in data collection and integration and do informal sector surveys more frequently. Robust, updated data are, in fact, insurance against politicians hijacking what is essentially an economic exercise.

Q. Which of the following is MOST OPPOSITE in meaning to the word Aggrieved as used in the passage?
Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 5

The meaning of ‘aggrieved’ is ‘unhappy and angry because of unfair treatment’.
Gratify- give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction
Perturbed- worried, upset
Allude- to refer casually or indirectly
Thus, ‘gratified’ is an antonym of ‘aggrieved’.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 6
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Given below is a passage with five blanks (A-E). A word written in bold is given against each blank. If the given word is inappropriate, choose the word from the options which fills the blank most appropriately, else select ‘No improvement’ as your answer.

The witness protection programme is at last in place. Pending legislation by Parliament, the Supreme Court has asked the states to implement a scheme framed by the Centre to protect witnesses in criminal trials from threat, ____(A)____ [solace] and undue influence. Given the abysmal rate of convictions in the country, it is inexcusable that it took so long. The need to protect witnesses has been emphasized by Law Commission reports and court judgments for years. Witnesses turning hostile is a major reason for most____(B)____ [impeachments]. In the current system, there is little incentive for witnesses to turn up in court and ____(C)____ [evident] against criminals. Besides threats to their lives, they experience hostility and harassment while attending courts. The ____(D)____ [tardy] judicial process seldom takes into account the distance they have traveled or the time they have lost in attending court, only to be told they have to return another day. As Justice A.K. Sikri points out, the condition of witnesses in the Indian legal system is “pathetic”, as it takes them for granted. It is gratifying that the court has played a ____(E)____ [lackadaisical] role in getting the Centre and the States to come up with a concrete proposal. The Centre deserves credit for coming forward to suggest that its draft witness protection scheme be introduced by judicial mandate instead of waiting for formal legislation.

Q. Which of the following fits the blank labeled (A)?
Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 6

‘solace’ means ‘comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness’, and thus is inappropriate according to the context of the sentence.
‘intimidation’ means ‘the action of frightening or threatening someone, usually in order to persuade the person to do something that you want him to do’. This fills the blank in the perfect manner.
‘bludgeon’ means ‘a thick stick with a heavy end, used as a weapon’.
Other words do not fill the blank appropriately.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 7
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Given below is a passage with five blanks (A-E). A word written in bold is given against each blank. If the given word is inappropriate, choose the word from the options which fills the blank most appropriately, else select ‘No improvement’ as your answer.

The witness protection programme is at last in place. Pending legislation by Parliament, the Supreme Court has asked the states to implement a scheme framed by the Centre to protect witnesses in criminal trials from threat, ____(A)____ [solace] and undue influence. Given the abysmal rate of convictions in the country, it is inexcusable that it took so long. The need to protect witnesses has been emphasized by Law Commission reports and court judgments for years. Witnesses turning hostile is a major reason for most____(B)____ [impeachments]. In the current system, there is little incentive for witnesses to turn up in court and ____(C)____ [evident] against criminals. Besides threats to their lives, they experience hostility and harassment while attending courts. The ____(D)____ [tardy] judicial process seldom takes into account the distance they have traveled or the time they have lost in attending court, only to be told they have to return another day. As Justice A.K. Sikri points out, the condition of witnesses in the Indian legal system is “pathetic”, as it takes them for granted. It is gratifying that the court has played a ____(E)____ [lackadaisical] role in getting the Centre and the States to come up with a concrete proposal. The Centre deserves credit for coming forward to suggest that its draft witness protection scheme be introduced by judicial mandate instead of waiting for formal legislation.

Q. Which of the following fits the blank labeled (B)?
Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 7

The given word is not suitable and thus needs to be changed.

As the ‘witnesses’ turn hostile, it implies that they don’t reach the courts to produce their statements and due to lack of evidence, the accused get released from the jail.

‘impeachment’ means ‘the action of calling into question the integrity or validity of something’, and thus doesn’t go well with the context of the sentence.

‘acquittal’ means ‘a judgment or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged’. This perfectly suits the context of the sentence.

Other words are not suitable.

‘doom’ means ‘death, destruction, or some other terrible fate’.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 8
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Given below is a passage with five blanks (A-E). A word written in bold is given against each blank. If the given word is inappropriate, choose the word from the options which fills the blank most appropriately, else select ‘No improvement’ as your answer.

The witness protection programme is at last in place. Pending legislation by Parliament, the Supreme Court has asked the states to implement a scheme framed by the Centre to protect witnesses in criminal trials from threat, ____(A)____ [solace] and undue influence. Given the abysmal rate of convictions in the country, it is inexcusable that it took so long. The need to protect witnesses has been emphasized by Law Commission reports and court judgments for years. Witnesses turning hostile is a major reason for most____(B)____ [impeachments]. In the current system, there is little incentive for witnesses to turn up in court and ____(C)____ [evident] against criminals. Besides threats to their lives, they experience hostility and harassment while attending courts. The ____(D)____ [tardy] judicial process seldom takes into account the distance they have traveled or the time they have lost in attending court, only to be told they have to return another day. As Justice A.K. Sikri points out, the condition of witnesses in the Indian legal system is “pathetic”, as it takes them for granted. It is gratifying that the court has played a ____(E)____ [lackadaisical] role in getting the Centre and the States to come up with a concrete proposal. The Centre deserves credit for coming forward to suggest that its draft witness protection scheme be introduced by judicial mandate instead of waiting for formal legislation.

Q. Which of the following fits the blank labeled (C)?
Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 8

The given word (‘evident’) is not suitable.

After reading the sentence, we can easily make out that the blank must contain a word that tells us that the witnesses produce their statements/evidence against the criminals.

‘testify’ means ‘give evidence as a witness in a law court’. This perfectly suits the blank.

Other words are inappropriate.

‘gainsay’ means 'deny or contradict (a fact or statement)'

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 9
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Given below is a passage with five blanks (A-E). A word written in bold is given against each blank. If the given word is inappropriate, choose the word from the options which fills the blank most appropriately, else select ‘No improvement’ as your answer.

The witness protection programme is at last in place. Pending legislation by Parliament, the Supreme Court has asked the states to implement a scheme framed by the Centre to protect witnesses in criminal trials from threat, ____(A)____ [solace] and undue influence. Given the abysmal rate of convictions in the country, it is inexcusable that it took so long. The need to protect witnesses has been emphasized by Law Commission reports and court judgments for years. Witnesses turning hostile is a major reason for most____(B)____ [impeachments]. In the current system, there is little incentive for witnesses to turn up in court and ____(C)____ [evident] against criminals. Besides threats to their lives, they experience hostility and harassment while attending courts. The ____(D)____ [tardy] judicial process seldom takes into account the distance they have traveled or the time they have lost in attending court, only to be told they have to return another day. As Justice A.K. Sikri points out, the condition of witnesses in the Indian legal system is “pathetic”, as it takes them for granted. It is gratifying that the court has played a ____(E)____ [lackadaisical] role in getting the Centre and the States to come up with a concrete proposal. The Centre deserves credit for coming forward to suggest that its draft witness protection scheme be introduced by judicial mandate instead of waiting for formal legislation.

Q. Which of the following fits the blank labeled (D)?
Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 9

‘tardy’ is the most suitable word here. Meaning of ‘tardy’ is ‘delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time’. This goes well with the context of the sentence.

‘expeditious’ (done with speed and efficiency) and ‘barreling’ (drive or move in a way that is so fast as to almost be out of control) are entirely opposite in meaning to ‘tardy’, and thus are irrelevant here. Other words are also inappropriate.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 10
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Given below is a passage with five blanks (A-E). A word written in bold is given against each blank. If the given word is inappropriate, choose the word from the options which fills the blank most appropriately, else select ‘No improvement’ as your answer.

The witness protection programme is at last in place. Pending legislation by Parliament, the Supreme Court has asked the states to implement a scheme framed by the Centre to protect witnesses in criminal trials from threat, ____(A)____ [solace] and undue influence. Given the abysmal rate of convictions in the country, it is inexcusable that it took so long. The need to protect witnesses has been emphasized by Law Commission reports and court judgments for years. Witnesses turning hostile is a major reason for most____(B)____ [impeachments]. In the current system, there is little incentive for witnesses to turn up in court and ____(C)____ [evident] against criminals. Besides threats to their lives, they experience hostility and harassment while attending courts. The ____(D)____ [tardy] judicial process seldom takes into account the distance they have traveled or the time they have lost in attending court, only to be told they have to return another day. As Justice A.K. Sikri points out, the condition of witnesses in the Indian legal system is “pathetic”, as it takes them for granted. It is gratifying that the court has played a ____(E)____ [lackadaisical] role in getting the Centre and the States to come up with a concrete proposal. The Centre deserves credit for coming forward to suggest that its draft witness protection scheme be introduced by judicial mandate instead of waiting for formal legislation.

Q. Which of the following fits the blank labeled (E)?
Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 10

After reading the sentence we can easily get an idea that the court has played a vital role.

‘lackadaisical’ means ‘lacking enthusiasm and determination’. Thus, the given word (‘lackadaisical’) is incorrect.

‘proactive’ means ‘(of a person or action) creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened’. This suits the blank in the most appropriate manner.

Other words mean opposite to ‘proactive’, thus are incorrect.

'Retroactive' means 'taking effect from a date in the past'.

'Improvident' means 'not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless.​'​

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 11
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In the following question, a sentence is given with three words in Underline. Replace the word if needed or else choose option 5 if no correction is required.

As expected, the array of presidential dubious for the 2020 U.S. election has widened considerably on the Democratic Party side, with at least eight candidates declared running, another six likely to run, and a further eight potential entrants sitting on the fence.
I. Dubious – hopefuls
II. Potential – dormant
III. Fence – rock
Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 11

‘dubious’ means ‘hesitating or doubting’ while ‘hopefuls’ mean ‘inspiring hope; promising’. Since, a future prospect is given, therefore, ‘hopefuls’ is the correct word.

‘potential’ means ‘having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future’ while ‘dormant’ means ‘not active or growing but has the ability to be active at a later time’. Here ‘potential’ is the correct word because it suggests that eight persons have the capacity to enter the elections.

‘fence’ here means ‘boundary or edge’. The idiom means to not make a decision or take a side when presented with two or more options or possibilities. 

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 12
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In the following question, a sentence is given with three words in Underline. Replace the word if needed or else choose option 5 if no correction is required.

Jallikattu may have drawn the engrossment of animal rights activists for the calculable accounts of cruelty to bulls, but the deaths fall mostly on the human side of the ledger.
I. Engrossment – attention
II. Calculable – innumerable
III. Ledger – account
Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 12

‘engrossment’ means ‘the state of being absorbed or occupied’ while ‘attention’ means ‘notice taken of someone or something’. Since, animal rights activists have taken notice of the Jalikattu, therefore ‘attention’ is the correct word here.

‘calculable’ means ‘able to be measured or assessed’ while ‘innumerable’ means ‘too many to be counted’. Here, ‘innumerable’ is the correct word because it suggests that many cases of cruelty against bulls have occurred.

‘ledger’ means ‘a book or other collection of financial accounts’ while ‘account’ means ‘a report or description of an event or experience’. ‘ledger’ is the more appropriate word here.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 13
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In the following question, a sentence is given with three words in Underline. Replace the word if needed or else choose option 5 if no correction is required.

Rattled by the accretion in upper caste votes in the recent Assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the BJP government has attempted to recover this traditional vote base through an unapologetic political tautness.

I. Accretion – erosion
II. Traditional – contemporary
III. Tautness – manoeuvre
Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 13

‘accretion’ means ‘growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter’ while ‘erosion’ means ‘the gradual destruction or diminution of something’. Here, ‘erosion’ is the correct word because the vote share of BJP has decreased in the recent elections.

‘traditional’ means ‘long-established’ while ‘contemporary’ means ‘living or occurring at the same time’. Here, ‘traditional’ is the correct word because the upper caste vote is considered as pro-BJP.

‘tautness’ means ‘tension’ while ‘manoeuvre’ means ‘movement or activity’. ‘manoeuvre’ is the correct word because it suggests that BJP is trying to regain its lost base through political tactics.

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 14
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The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and fourth sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that arranges them in the correct order.

P. And fast-forward long-pending reforms so as to boost overall growth
2. India’s largest car manufacturer, point to a smart turnaround in consumer sentiment. 
Q. Zooming second-quarter results with its net up 29% notched by Maruti Suzuki
4. Implying an uptick in the investment cycle.
R. The Narendra Modi government needs to seize the initiative 
S. Which remains lacklustre at about 5% of GDP. 
T. It seems to suggest a pickup in demand for transport equipment and of order inflows for India Inc.,

Which of the following should be the first sentence after rearrangement?
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Q is the first sentence as it introduces us to the context or subject of Maruti’s second quarter performance contributing to a great extent. 2 being the second sentence clear gives a link of T being the third sentence as the “smart turnaround” mentioned in 2 clearly links to “pickup in demand for transport equipment". As the option 4 ends the sentence it leads to the fifth sentence R which gives the essence that the Modi government should seize the initiative to generate business for the country by collaborating with Maruti. This is further justified by the sixth sentence P as to why the government should do it. This is concluded by the last or seventh sentence S which further mentions that it is high time that such initiatives are taken as the GDP is stuck at 5%.

Thus option 2 is the correct answer. 

Therefore, the correct chronological order for the passage is Q2T4RPS.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 15
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The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and fourth sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that arranges them in the correct order.

P. And fast-forward long-pending reforms so as to boost overall growth
2. India’s largest car manufacturer, point to a smart turnaround in consumer sentiment. 
Q. Zooming second-quarter results with its net up 29% notched by Maruti Suzuki
4. Implying an uptick in the investment cycle.
R. The Narendra Modi government needs to seize the initiative 
S. Which remains lacklustre at about 5% of GDP. 
T. It seems to suggest a pickup in demand for transport equipment and of order inflows for India Inc.,

Which of the following should be the third sentence after rearrangement?
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Q is the first sentence as it introduces us to the context or subject of Maruti’s second quarter performance contributing to a great extent. 2  being  the second sentence clear gives a link of T being the third sentence as the “smart turnaround” mentioned in 2 clearly links to “pickup in demand for transport equipment". As the option 4 ends the sentence it leads to the fifth sentence R which gives the essence that the Modi government should seize the initiative to generate business for the country by collaborating with Maruti. This is further justified by the sixth sentence P as to why the government should do it. This is concluded by the last or seventh sentence S which further mentions that it is high time that such initiatives are taken as the GDP is stuck at 5%. 

Thus option 2 is the correct answer. 

Therefore, the correct chronological order for the passage is Q2T4RPS.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 16
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The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and fourth sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that arranges them in the correct order.

P. And fast-forward long-pending reforms so as to boost overall growth
2. India’s largest car manufacturer, point to a smart turnaround in consumer sentiment. 
Q. Zooming second-quarter results with its net up 29% notched by Maruti Suzuki
4. Implying an uptick in the investment cycle.
R. The Narendra Modi government needs to seize the initiative 
S. Which remains lacklustre at about 5% of GDP. 
T. It seems to suggest a pickup in demand for transport equipment and of order inflows for India Inc.,

Which of the following should be the fifth sentence after rearrangement?
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Q is the first sentence as it introduces us to the context or subject of Maruti’s second quarter performance contributing to a great extent. 2  being  the second sentence clear gives a link of T being the third sentence as the “smart turnaround” mentioned in 2 clearly links to “pickup in demand for transport equipment". As the option 4 ends the sentence it leads to the fifth sentence R which gives the essence that the Modi government should seize the initiative to generate business for the country by collaborating with Maruti. This is further justified by the sixth sentence P as to why the government should do it. This is concluded by the last or seventh sentence S which further mentions that it is high time that such initiatives are taken as the GDP is stuck at 5%. 

Thus option 1 is the correct answer. 

Therefore, the correct chronological order for the passage is Q2T4RPS.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 17
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The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and fourth sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that arranges them in the correct order.

P. And fast-forward long-pending reforms so as to boost overall growth
2. India’s largest car manufacturer, point to a smart turnaround in consumer sentiment. 
Q. Zooming second-quarter results with its net up 29% notched by Maruti Suzuki
4. Implying an uptick in the investment cycle.
R. The Narendra Modi government needs to seize the initiative 
S. Which remains lacklustre at about 5% of GDP. 
T. It seems to suggest a pickup in demand for transport equipment and of order inflows for India Inc.,

Which of the following should be the sixth sentence after rearrangement?
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Q is the first sentence as it introduces us to the context or subject of Maruti’s second quarter performance contributing to a great extent. 2  being  the second sentence clear gives a link of T being the third sentence as the “smart turnaround” mentioned in 2 clearly links to “pickup in demand for transport equipment". As the option 4 ends the sentence it leads to the fifth sentence R which gives the essence that the Modi government should seize the initiative to generate business for the country by collaborating with Maruti. This is further justified by the sixth sentence P as to why the government should do it. This is concluded by the last or seventh sentence S which further mentions that it is high time that such initiatives are taken as the GDP is stuck at 5%. 

Thus option 4 is the correct answer. 

Therefore, the correct chronological order for the passage is Q2T4RPS.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 18
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The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and fourth sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that arranges them in the correct order.

P. And fast-forward long-pending reforms so as to boost overall growth
2. India’s largest car manufacturer, point to a smart turnaround in consumer sentiment. 
Q. Zooming second-quarter results with its net up 29% notched by Maruti Suzuki
4. Implying an uptick in the investment cycle.
R. The Narendra Modi government needs to seize the initiative 
S. Which remains lacklustre at about 5% of GDP. 
T. It seems to suggest a pickup in demand for transport equipment and of order inflows for India Inc.,

Which of the following should be the last sentence after rearrangement?
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Q is the first sentence as it introduces us to the context or subject of Maruti’s second quarter performance contributing to a great extent. 2  being  the second sentence clear gives a link of T being the third sentence as the “smart turnaround” mentioned in 2 clearly links to “pickup in demand for transport equipment". As the option 4 ends the sentence it leads to the fifth sentence R which gives the essence that the Modi government should seize the initiative to generate business for the country by collaborating with Maruti. This is further justified by the sixth sentence P as to why the government should do it. This is concluded by the last or seventh sentence S which further mentions that it is high time that such initiatives are taken as the GDP is stuck at 5%. 

Thus option 1 is the correct answer. 

Therefore, the correct chronological order for the passage is Q2T4RPS.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 19
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In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the 'No error' option.

Q. Peter and Tom got(A)/ into a scary fight,(B)/ and Tom dashed(C)/ Peter’s head on the wall.(D)/ No error(E)
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The error is in part D as the preposition ‘on’ is incorrect. Preposition ‘against’ should be used instead of ‘on’ because to dash against means to throw or fling someone against someone/something. Therefore, the correct sentence is: Peter and Tom got into a scary fight, and Tom dashed Peter’s head against the wall.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 20
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Select the most appropriate option, out of the five options given for each of the following sentences, which in your view, should be grammatically and structurally correct. Please note that the meaning and the context of the sentence must not change.
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Only 1 is correct, the rest of the options are grammatically incorrect.

It is the convention in English that when you list several people including yourself, you put yourself last, so you really should say "Someone and I”.

Also, traditionally, ‘each other’ refers to two people and ‘one another’ refers to more than two people.

Hence the correct answer is option 1.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 21
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Select the most appropriate option, out of the five options given for each of the following sentences, which in your view, should be grammatically and structurally correct. Please note that the meaning and the context of the sentence must not change.
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Only 5 is correct, the rest of the options are grammatically incorrect.

The adverb ‘afterwards’ means ‘at a later or future time.’

All options except 5 are grammatically wrong because the tenses are wrong.

Hence the correct answer is option 5.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 22
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Select the most appropriate option, out of the five options given for each of the following sentences, which in your view, should be grammatically and structurally correct. Please note that the meaning and the context of the sentence must not change.
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Only 1 is correct, the rest of the options are grammatically incorrect.

The type 2 conditional is used to refer to a time that is now or any time, and a situation that is unreal. These sentences are not based on fact. The type 2 conditional is used to refer to a hypothetical condition and its probable result. In type 2 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the simple past, and the main clause uses the present conditional.

Hence the correct answer is option 1.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 23
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Fill in the blanks.

The ladies rushed to the _________ of their queen, _________ to take the shoes off her delicate feet.
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The context of the sentence suggests that the first blank should contain a noun that means 'help', which is only given by 'aid'.

Similarly, the second blank should contain a word that means 'trying', which is only given by 'hastening', meaning 'rushing to do something'.

The only option that can make a meaningful sentence is 3.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 24
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Fill in the blanks.

Watching the train appear out of the thick smoke was a _________sight to _________.
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The context of the sentence suggests that the first blank should contain an adjective for the noun 'sight'. 

Similarly, the second blank should contain a verb as it is used in the form of a 'to-infinitive'.

Both options 3 and 4 fit these conditions. But only 'majestic' and 'behold' (which means to see) make the sentence meaningful.

The meaning of other words are:
Retort means to say something in answer or reply.
Distracted refers to a condition where one is unable to concentrate.
Deceiving means to dupe or cheat someone.
Majestic means to show impressive beauty or scale.
Behold means to see or observe.
Juggernaut refers to a huge, powerful and overwhelming force.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 25
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The following question contains a sentence with one blank only. Below are given six words as answer choices. You have to choose an option with choices which can make the sentence complete.

The only _________ thing about him was the shine in his eyes that came on when he talked about her.
A. Refuge
B. Resilient
C. Striking
D. Vibrant
E. Treacherous
F. Fumigating
Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 25

The sentence suggests that the blank should contain an adjective as it is used before the noun 'thing'.

The context also suggests that the meaning should be something different or extraordinary, as it refers to 'the shine' in his eyes.

Let's look at the meanings of the words:

Refuge- a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.

Resilient- able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Striking- attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.

Vibrant- bright and striking.

Treacherous- guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.

Fumigating- disinfect or purify (an area) with the fumes of certain chemicals.

The only words that can make the sentence meaningful are striking and vibrant, viz, C and D.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 26
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Fill in the blanks with the correct set of words.

India’s employment _________ and the state of its labour _________ are both subjects of national news.
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For the first blank all the words can be placed except the words 'opportunity' and 'succeed'. For the second blank the word should be such that the word 'state' can go with it thus 'statistics' which means ' a group of numbers or figures' is the correct word here. Option 3 is thus the correct answer. It conveys the meaning that the situation of employment in India and the statistics of its labour are subjects of global discussion. The other combinations do not fit here.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 27
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Fill in the blanks.

The climate could best be _______ as a temperate zone with medium to high _______.
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The context of the sentence suggests that the first blank should contain a verb that means 'described'.

Similarly, the second blank should contain a noun that is related to 'climate', such as 'aridity' meaning a lack of moisture in the air.

The only option that can make a meaningful sentence is 5.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 5.
The meanings of the other words are:
Galvanize: shock or excite (someone) into taking action
Proscribe: forbid, especially by law.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 28
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Which of the following is an incorrectly spelled word?
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The word 'reminiscent' has been spelt here incorrectly. Thus option 3 is the correct answer. The meaning of the words is as follows:

Clientele:customers
Moribund: in a dying state
Reminiscent: suggest something in the past
Brittle: easily broken
Relapse: fall back again

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 29
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In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No improvement’.

The government had being undertaken appropriate measures to curb the rising population in the country.
A. Had been to undertaken
B. Has been undertaking
C. Had undertaken
D. Would undertaking
Detailed Solution for Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 29

The sentence uses the form 'had being', which is incorrect and needs improvement.

From the given alternatives, 'has been undertaking' and 'had undertaken' are the only grammatically correct forms. 
None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful.
The only alternatives that improve the sentence are B and C.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Food Corporation Of India Mock Test- 9 - Question 30
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In the following question, an idiomatic expression and its four possible meanings are given. Find out the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression and indicate the number of that meaning as your answer. If you do not find any correct answer among the options, mark (5) i.e. ‘None of these’ as your answer.

At the drop of a hat
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‘At the drop of a hat’ is an idiom, which means without hesitation or good reason. An example sentence to explain this meaning would be: He used to be very timid, blushing at the drop of a hat.

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