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Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 1

Directions: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The mainstream liberal economic theory, which _________ that the 'invisible hand of the market' will necessarily guarantee the rational and __________ allocation of resources within society, has been called into question in recent decades by proponents of ecological economics. Undermining the very __________ upon which the classical theory rests, those who have challenged it point to endemic market failures rooted in externalities, the costs or benefits of economic transactions that are not reflected in the price mechanism.  The existence of unaccounted-for externalities, these critics say, prevents markets from realizing their functions _________. In effect, many of the __________ outcomes of economic activity can be attributed to such hidden costs.
Q. which _________ that the 'invisible hand of the market

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 1

The correct answer is Option 1.
Since the mainstream liberal economics is a theory, it can only propose or put an argument forward. There is no solid proof for it, and so we remove ‘proves’ from the choices. ‘Posit’ means ‘to put forward as basis for argument’. Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 2

Directions: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The mainstream liberal economic theory, which _________ that the 'invisible hand of the market' will necessarily guarantee the rational and __________ allocation of resources within society, has been called into question in recent decades by proponents of ecological economics. Undermining the very __________ upon which the classical theory rests, those who have challenged it point to endemic market failures rooted in externalities, the costs or benefits of economic transactions that are not reflected in the price mechanism.  The existence of unaccounted-for externalities, these critics say, prevents markets from realizing their functions _________. In effect, many of the __________ outcomes of economic activity can be attributed to such hidden costs.
Q. rational and __________ allocation of resources within society

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 2

The correct answer is Option 2.
Allocation of resources are being talked about in the sentence, which can either be ‘unfair’ meaning ‘unjust’ or ‘equitable’ meaning ‘fair and impartial’. Rational means logical and therefore, ‘equitable’is a better fit to the blank. Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 3

Directions: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The mainstream liberal economic theory, which _________ that the 'invisible hand of the market' will necessarily guarantee the rational and __________ allocation of resources within society, has been called into question in recent decades by proponents of ecological economics. Undermining the very __________ upon which the classical theory rests, those who have challenged it point to endemic market failures rooted in externalities, the costs or benefits of economic transactions that are not reflected in the price mechanism.  The existence of unaccounted-for externalities, these critics say, prevents markets from realizing their functions _________. In effect, many of the __________ outcomes of economic activity can be attributed to such hidden costs.

Q. Undermining the very __________ upon which the classical theory rests

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 3

The correct answer is Option 3.
‘Classical theory rests’ – from this phrase we get the information that something related to a base is being talked about here. ‘Premise’ means an assertion or proposition which forms the basis for a work or theory’. Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 4

Directions: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The mainstream liberal economic theory, which _________ that the 'invisible hand of the market' will necessarily guarantee the rational and __________ allocation of resources within society, has been called into question in recent decades by proponents of ecological economics. Undermining the very __________ upon which the classical theory rests, those who have challenged it point to endemic market failures rooted in externalities, the costs or benefits of economic transactions that are not reflected in the price mechanism.  The existence of unaccounted-for externalities, these critics say, prevents markets from realizing their functions _________. In effect, many of the __________ outcomes of economic activity can be attributed to such hidden costs.

Q. prevents markets from realizing their functions _________.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 4

The correct answer is Option 2.
The phrase ‘prevents markets’ tells that the functions are not able to reach a good point of execution. ‘Optimally’ means ‘best possible way’, which is an appropriate match to the blank. Hence, the correct answer is Option 2. 

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 5

Directions: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The mainstream liberal economic theory, which _________ that the 'invisible hand of the market' will necessarily guarantee the rational and __________ allocation of resources within society, has been called into question in recent decades by proponents of ecological economics. Undermining the very __________ upon which the classical theory rests, those who have challenged it point to endemic market failures rooted in externalities, the costs or benefits of economic transactions that are not reflected in the price mechanism.  The existence of unaccounted-for externalities, these critics say, prevents markets from realizing their functions _________. In effect, many of the __________ outcomes of economic activity can be attributed to such hidden costs.

Q. In effect, many of the __________ outcomes of economic activity

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 5

The correct answer is Option 4.
The complete sentence talks about how hidden costs contribute to outcomes of economic activity. These hidden costs can only cause bad outcomes, or otherwise they would not be hidden. ‘Adverse’means ‘harmful or unfavourable’. Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 6

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The security along the international border was ________ up following an alert by ________ agencies about possible infiltration attempts ahead of Republic Day. A group of three to four terrorists was seen _____  across the border at a village in Pakistan.The main reason behind frequent ________ violations by the Pakistan army is to help infiltrate ________ across the border, according to the police.​

Q. The security along the international border was ________ up following an alert

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 6

'To beef up' security means to put additional security measures in place so as to stop any unwanted activity from happening. Thus, the sentence means that the security along the border was increased prior to Republic Day.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 7

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The security along the international border was ________ up following an alert by ________ agencies about possible infiltration attempts ahead of Republic Day. A group of three to four terrorists was seen _____  across the border at a village in Pakistan.The main reason behind frequent ________ violations by the Pakistan army is to help infiltrate ________ across the border, according to the police.​

Q. following an alert by ________ agencies about possible infiltration attempts

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 7

The sentence seems to mean that security along the border had been increased as per the reports received from the spy agencies of the government.
Thus, the correct word to be placed is 'Intelligence' agencies. Option 3 is thus correct.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 8

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The security along the international border was ________ up following an alert by ________ agencies about possible infiltration attempts ahead of Republic Day. A group of three to four terrorists was seen _____  across the border at a village in Pakistan.The main reason behind frequent ________ violations by the Pakistan army is to help infiltrate ________ across the border, according to the police.​

Q. A group of three to four terrorists was seen _____  across the border at a village in Pakistan.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 8

The intelligence agencies had reported that a group of terrorists was waiting at a village across the border in Pakistan, looking for an opportunity to cross over. Thus, the suitable word that is related to waiting here is 'camping'.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 9

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The security along the international border was ________ up following an alert by ________ agencies about possible infiltration attempts ahead of Republic Day. A group of three to four terrorists was seen _____  across the border at a village in Pakistan.The main reason behind frequent ________ violations by the Pakistan army is to help infiltrate ________ across the border, according to the police.​

Q. The main reason behind frequent ________ violations by the Pakistan army

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 9

There is a protocol that is maintained on the international border known as 'ceasefire'. It seeks that peace is maintained on the border and no firing is done. Pakistan has been violating this ceasefire to serve other purposes.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 10

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The security along the international border was ________ up following an alert by ________ agencies about possible infiltration attempts ahead of Republic Day. A group of three to four terrorists was seen _____  across the border at a village in Pakistan.The main reason behind frequent ________ violations by the Pakistan army is to help infiltrate ________ across the border, according to the police.​

Q. army is to help infiltrate ________ across the border

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 10

Pakistan violates ceasefire in order to help militants cross over the international border, according to the police reports. 
Thus option 3 is the correct answer.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 11

Directions: Sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
The _____ of our civilization from an agricultural society to today's complex industrial world was accompanied by war.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 11

The correct answer is option number D.

The sentence implies here the transformation /changes in civilization (human society) from agriculture to today's industrial world was accompanied by war.

Meaning of remaining options.

Adjustment (noun)

a small change, corrections, modification.

Ex -The stock market exchange made an adjustment in their policy to get more investors.

Route (Noun)

A way, road, path, approach, method.

Ex- The route to Theni from Madurai is 70kms.

Migration (Noun)

An instance of moving to live in another place for a while. Movement, journey.

Ex- Migration of outsiders to Delhi make the city over-populated.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 12

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Sometimes the grand ______(1)______ of the Left and the Right do not seem to have any relationship with the lived experiences of ordinary Indians. For the past two decades, the Left has tried to expand social welfare programmes ____(2)_____ the poor in the country by highlighting the growing _____(3)_______ between the rich and the poor. The Right, on the other hand, points to the growing _____(4)______ of politically driven welfare policies and emphasises the need for economic growth to ___(5)________ poverty and improve the lives of the poor.

(3)

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 12

The author is trying to convey the growing inequalities between the rich and the poor. Hence, 'disparities' is the best fit for the given blank. It means 'inequalities'. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 13

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice, Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
The news has been brought to us by him.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 13

Given sentence is in passive voice. According to the given instruction change it into active voice. 

It's given in the form of 'Obj + have/has been + V3 + by + subject'. 

The active form of the above sentence is 'subject + have /has + V3 + object '.

So the option B is correct answer 

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 14

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The painter painted the entire bungalow.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 14

The entire bungalow was painted by the painter. In the passive voice, 'was painted' is used because the sentence is in simple past tense.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 15

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The labourers paved the entire stretch of the road.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 15

The passive voice of the given statement is: "The entire stretch of the road was paved by the labourers."

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 16

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice, Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
The people couldn't move me to the hospital and the doctor operated on me at home.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 16

Given sentence is in active voice(compounded using 'and ') and change it into passive voice. 

Since there are two simple sentence and we should change the voices of both the sentences 

It is in the form of ' sub1 + modal auxiliary + not + V1 + obj' and ' sub2 + V2 + obj'

It is to be converted into the from of ' obj+ modal auxiliary + not + be + V3 + sub1 and obj + was/were + v3 + by + sub2'.

In this case we can eliminate the group of people. Simply I couldn't be moved conveys the actual meaning. Then the word ' I ' don't need to place again. since it's connected using 'and'. 

So the correct answer is A.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 17

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice, Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
We serve hot meals till 10.30 guests can order, coffee and sandwiches upto 11.30.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 17

The correct answer is option number C

The given sentence is in active voice.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 18

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

I have seen him.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 18

Rule- The object in the active voice becomes the subject in the passive voice and the subject in the active voice becomes the object in the passive voice.This is valid in both ways (Active to passive and vice-versa). Further, the verb is changed to the past participle form

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 19

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice, Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
Why did he deprive you of the membership?

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 19

Given sentence is active voice and change it into passive voice. 

It's in the form of 'Wh question + auxiliary verb + subject + V1 + obj'

So we need to convert in the form of ''Wh question + auxiliary verb + obj + V2 + by + subject'

By considering option B & D, since the subject is you it should be our membership, the correct Answer is D. 

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 20

Directions: In the following questions, the 1st and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1. and 6. The rest of the passage f split into four parts and named P, Q, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer.
1. One of the most terrible battles of the American Civil War was fought in July 1863, at Gettysburg.
P. The chief speech on that occasion was given by Edward Everett, a celebrated orator.
Q. Lincoln was asked to make a few remarks.
R. In November of that year a portion of the battlefield was dedicated as a final resting place for men of both armies who died there.
S. Everett's speech lasted 2 hours. Lincoln's for 2 minutes; it was over almost before the crowd realized that it had begun.
6. But the Gettysburg speech is now one of the world's immortal pieces of literature.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 20

The correct answer is option B

1st sentence: One of the most terrible battles of the American Civil War was fought in July 1863, at Gettysburg

Connector: In November of that year a portion of the battlefield was dedicated as a final resting place for men of both armies who died there.

Pronoun `that' refers to July 1863 in the introductory sentence.

Connectors from R to P

Sentence R: In November of that year a portion of the battlefield was dedicated as a final resting place for men of both armies who died there

Sentence P: The chief speech on that occasion was given by Edward Everett, a celebrated orator.

Sentence R tells about the occasion which is briefly explained in sentence P.

Connectors from P to Q

Sentence P: The chief speech on that occasion was given by Edward Everett, a celebrated orator.

Sentence Q: Lincoln was asked to make a few remarks.

Connectors from Q to S.

Sentence Q: Lincoln was asked to make a few remarks.

Sentence S: Everett's speech lasted 2 hours. Lincoln's for 2 minutes; it was over almost before the crowd realized that it had begun.

And in the last concluding sentence will come which is already given.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 21

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

Our only enemies were

X: heat, thirst, and flies, but far
Y: from man or beast than that awful trinity
Z: rather would I have faced any danger

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 21

Our only enemies were heat, thirst, and flies, but far rather would I have faced any danger from man or beast than that awful trinity.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 22

Directions: In the following questions, the 1st and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1. and 6. The rest of the passage f split into four parts and named P, Q, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer.
1. The most vulnerable section of the society are the students.
P. Revolutionary and new fledged ideas have a great appeal to them.
Q. Agitations may be non-violent methods of protest.
R. They cannot resist the charm of persuasion.
S. They are to be taught that without discipline they cannot get proper education.
6. However if these become violent, the antisocial elements get encouraged and they put all proper working out of gear.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 22

The correct answer is option A.

1st sentence: The most vulnerable section of the society are the students.

Connectors: from P to R

Sentence P: Revolutionary and new fledged ideas have a great appeal to them.

Sentence R: They cannot resist the charm of persuasion.

Connectors from R to S

Sentence R: They cannot resist the charm of persuasion.

Sentence S: They are to be taught that without discipline they cannot get proper education.

Now in last sentence Q

Agitations may be non-violent methods of protest.

Overall the passage talks about students, that they are unguarded. They should know the value of discipline.

The correct sequence PRSQ.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 23

Directions: In the following questions, the 1 stand the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer.

1. The man who does his duty without any selfish desire for fruit may be called a sanyasi as well as yogi. 

P. The man who has achieved much evenness of temper will be serene, because his mere thoughts are changed with the strength of action. 

Q. He would practise yoga, i.e., evenness of temper, and cannot but perform action. 

R. The root of the matter is that one should not allow his mind to flit from object of desire to another and from that to a third.

S. But he who abstains from action altogether is only an idler. 

6. A yogi is one who is not attached to his objects of sense or to action and whose mind has ceased to roam restlessly.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 23

1 sentence: The man who does his duty without any selfish desire for fruit may be called a sanyasi as well as yogi. 

Connectors: But he who abstains from action altogether is only an idler. 

Connectors: The root of the matter is that one should not allow his mind to flit from object of desire to another and from that to a third

1st sentence, define what is yogi/Sanyansi.

Option S: Tells about idle-the one who didn't do anything.

Connectors: The root of the matter is that one should not allow his mind to flit from object of desire to another and from that to a third.

Connectors: He would practise yoga, i.e., evenness of temper, and cannot but perform action

Last part is 

The man who has achieved much evenness of temper will be serene, because his mere thoughts are changed with the strength of action. 

The correct sequence is SRQP.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 24

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

This idea, however startling it may at

X: first appear, is quite in accordance, as
Y: before stated, with the analogy of changes
Z: now going on in certain regions of the globe

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 24

This idea, however startling it may at (X)first appear, is quite in accordance, as (Y)before stated, with the analogy of changes (Z)now going on in certain regions of the globe. Thus, B is the answer.

Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 25

Directions: In the following questions, the 1 stand the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer.
1. Education in India had a glorious beginning.
P. But after the British rule, it faced many changes.
Q. It went on for centuries with the same glory.
R. English as the medium of instruction had a very great response.
S. One of the changes was the introduction of English as the medium of instruction.
6. As the Britishers left we had a complexity of opinions regarding English

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 13 - Question 25

The correct answer is option number B

The 1st sentence: Education in India had a glorious beginning.

Connectors: It went on for centuries with the same glory.

Connectors-But after the British ruleit faced many changes.

Here,1st sentence says about glory of India in education so 2nd sentence must tells about the same. Only option `Q' talks about the glory.

now 3rd sentence, tells how it faced changes because of British rule. Pronoun`It' is used here for glory of Indian education.

Now 
Connectors-

One of the changes was the introduction of English as the medium of instruction.

sentence `P' says about the changes in education.

Only sentence `S' says more about changes.

English as the medium of instruction had a very great response.

sentence `S' tells about one of the change as the introduction of English as medium of instruction.

And sentence `R' tells more about the English medium.

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