IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 6 - Bank Exams MCQ

The following passage contains two blanks. Choose the option that can make the passage meaningful.

With equity dilution clouds hovering over Jet Airways (India) Ltd, some analysts are perplexed its shares have remained _______. The airline said it will seek approval from shareholders to increase its authorized share capital and convert a part of its mammoth debt into equity. News reports suggest that apart from lenders, the airline’s rescue plan involves a fresh issue of shares at a large discount to Etihad Airways PJSC. Investors appear to be _______ about the prospects of lower finance costs and the resultant benefits to profitability. Note that even as Jet Airways’ shares have risen from their lows, they are still considerably lower when compared to a year ago. Therefore, some analysts feel that valuations are already beaten down and news of a concrete rescue plan may boost the shares.

The passage given below has certain words or phrases underline and blanks that might need to be filled. There are questions that follow the passage. Read the same carefully and mark the most appropriate options as your answers

The global health crisis actually offers a unique opportunity to rethink prevailing business models in the hospitality space. The idea is to develop experiences that satisfy domestic as well as local needs of the communities. The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) further highlighted that due to the financial losses during the first wave, almost 40 per cent of hotels and restaurants in India have shut down permanently. About 20 per cent haven’t __________ back fully and the remaining a hit of over Rs 1.30 lakh crore in revenue for the fiscal year 2020-21 due to the impact of the ongoing global health crisis. In such a situation, continue to run in losses. Overall, the Indian hotel industry has taken the hospitality sector is seeking more support from the Government to stay afloat. So far, the only respite has been the Government’s decision to extend the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to the sector, under which the finance ministry recently removed the ceiling of Rs 500 crore in loan outstanding to get credit. Besides, the industry is pinning its hope on the revival in domestic travel seen after the waning of the second wave while wishing there is no third wave. Hence, stepping up to understand and respond to changing consumer behaviour as well as adopt new practices will be essential to the recovery of the hospitality sector.

Though the suspension of global tourism has hit the Indian hospitality industry hard, it’s time to shift the larger focus on the domestic demands. Millions of travelers, who are unable to travel overseas, would look for quality domestic alternatives. So, focusing on internal tourism is the way forward. With the work-from-home working model, employers should consider extending their employees the opportunity to take a break and unwind - as a ‘staycation’ or a ‘workcation’. Resorts or hotels could remodel and renovate to address workcation needs of employees. A continued focus on guest’s safety, hygiene and sanitization is important to instill confidence among guests in a post COVID-19 World. The global health crisis actually offers a unique opportunity to rethink prevailing business models in the hospitality space. The idea is to develop experiences that satisfy domestic as well as local needs of the communities. Adaptability is the key for survival -- and those who are seizing this opportunity are further enabling the inclusive and sustainable growth of the sector.

Which of the following is the best synonym to the word ‘respite’ as used in the passage?

The passage given below has certain words or phrases underline and blanks that might need to be filled. There are questions that follow the passage. Read the same carefully and mark the most appropriate options as your answers

The global health crisis actually offers a unique opportunity to rethink prevailing business models in the hospitality space. The idea is to develop experiences that satisfy domestic as well as local needs of the communities. The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) further highlighted that due to the financial losses during the first wave, almost 40 per cent of hotels and restaurants in India have shut down permanently. About 20 per cent haven’t __________ back fully and the remaining a hit of over Rs 1.30 lakh crore in revenue for the fiscal year 2020-21 due to the impact of the ongoing global health crisis. In such a situation, continue to run in losses. Overall, the Indian hotel industry has taken the hospitality sector is seeking more support from the Government to stay afloat. So far, the only respite has been the Government’s decision to extend the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to the sector, under which the finance ministry recently removed the ceiling of Rs 500 crore in loan outstanding to get credit. Besides, the industry is pinning its hope on the revival in domestic travel seen after the waning of the second wave while wishing there is no third wave. Hence, stepping up to understand and respond to changing consumer behaviour as well as adopt new practices will be essential to the recovery of the hospitality sector.

Though the suspension of global tourism has hit the Indian hospitality industry hard, it’s time to shift the larger focus on the domestic demands. Millions of travelers, who are unable to travel overseas, would look for quality domestic alternatives. So, focusing on internal tourism is the way forward. With the work-from-home working model, employers should consider extending their employees the opportunity to take a break and unwind - as a ‘staycation’ or a ‘workcation’. Resorts or hotels could remodel and renovate to address workcation needs of employees. A continued focus on guest’s safety, hygiene and sanitization is important to instill confidence among guests in a post COVID-19 World. The global health crisis actually offers a unique opportunity to rethink prevailing business models in the hospitality space. The idea is to develop experiences that satisfy domestic as well as local needs of the communities. Adaptability is the key for survival -- and those who are seizing this opportunity are further enabling the inclusive and sustainable growth of the sector.

Q. Which of the following statements is not true as per the passage?

The passage given below has certain words or phrases underline and blanks that might need to be filled. There are questions that follow the passage. Read the same carefully and mark the most appropriate options as your answers

The global health crisis actually offers a unique opportunity to rethink prevailing business models in the hospitality space. The idea is to develop experiences that satisfy domestic as well as local needs of the communities. The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) further highlighted that due to the financial losses during the first wave, almost 40 per cent of hotels and restaurants in India have shut down permanently. About 20 per cent haven’t __________ back fully and the remaining a hit of over Rs 1.30 lakh crore in revenue for the fiscal year 2020-21 due to the impact of the ongoing global health crisis. In such a situation, continue to run in losses. Overall, the Indian hotel industry has taken the hospitality sector is seeking more support from the Government to stay afloat. So far, the only respite has been the Government’s decision to extend the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to the sector, under which the finance ministry recently removed the ceiling of Rs 500 crore in loan outstanding to get credit. Besides, the industry is pinning its hope on the revival in domestic travel seen after the waning of the second wave while wishing there is no third wave. Hence, stepping up to understand and respond to changing consumer behaviour as well as adopt new practices will be essential to the recovery of the hospitality sector.

Though the suspension of global tourism has hit the Indian hospitality industry hard, it’s time to shift the larger focus on the domestic demands. Millions of travelers, who are unable to travel overseas, would look for quality domestic alternatives. So, focusing on internal tourism is the way forward. With the work-from-home working model, employers should consider extending their employees the opportunity to take a break and unwind - as a ‘staycation’ or a ‘workcation’. Resorts or hotels could remodel and renovate to address workcation needs of employees. A continued focus on guest’s safety, hygiene and sanitization is important to instill confidence among guests in a post COVID-19 World. The global health crisis actually offers a unique opportunity to rethink prevailing business models in the hospitality space. The idea is to develop experiences that satisfy domestic as well as local needs of the communities. Adaptability is the key for survival -- and those who are seizing this opportunity are further enabling the inclusive and sustainable growth of the sector.

Q. The employers have also been advised by the author. Which option helps understand the same?

The passage given below has certain words or phrases underline and blanks that might need to be filled. There are questions that follow the passage. Read the same carefully and mark the most appropriate options as your answers

The global health crisis actually offers a unique opportunity to rethink prevailing business models in the hospitality space. The idea is to develop experiences that satisfy domestic as well as local needs of the communities. The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) further highlighted that due to the financial losses during the first wave, almost 40 per cent of hotels and restaurants in India have shut down permanently. About 20 per cent haven’t __________ back fully and the remaining a hit of over Rs 1.30 lakh crore in revenue for the fiscal year 2020-21 due to the impact of the ongoing global health crisis. In such a situation, continue to run in losses. Overall, the Indian hotel industry has taken the hospitality sector is seeking more support from the Government to stay afloat. So far, the only respite has been the Government’s decision to extend the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to the sector, under which the finance ministry recently removed the ceiling of Rs 500 crore in loan outstanding to get credit. Besides, the industry is pinning its hope on the revival in domestic travel seen after the waning of the second wave while wishing there is no third wave. Hence, stepping up to understand and respond to changing consumer behaviour as well as adopt new practices will be essential to the recovery of the hospitality sector.

Though the suspension of global tourism has hit the Indian hospitality industry hard, it’s time to shift the larger focus on the domestic demands. Millions of travelers, who are unable to travel overseas, would look for quality domestic alternatives. So, focusing on internal tourism is the way forward. With the work-from-home working model, employers should consider extending their employees the opportunity to take a break and unwind - as a ‘staycation’ or a ‘workcation’. Resorts or hotels could remodel and renovate to address workcation needs of employees. A continued focus on guest’s safety, hygiene and sanitization is important to instill confidence among guests in a post COVID-19 World. The global health crisis actually offers a unique opportunity to rethink prevailing business models in the hospitality space. The idea is to develop experiences that satisfy domestic as well as local needs of the communities. Adaptability is the key for survival -- and those who are seizing this opportunity are further enabling the inclusive and sustainable growth of the sector.

Q. How has COVID hit the hospitality industry?

The passage given below has certain words or phrases underline and blanks that might need to be filled. There are questions that follow the passage. Read the same carefully and mark the most appropriate options as your answers

The global health crisis actually offers a unique opportunity to rethink prevailing business models in the hospitality space. The idea is to develop experiences that satisfy domestic as well as local needs of the communities. The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) further highlighted that due to the financial losses during the first wave, almost 40 per cent of hotels and restaurants in India have shut down permanently. About 20 per cent haven’t __________ back fully and the remaining a hit of over Rs 1.30 lakh crore in revenue for the fiscal year 2020-21 due to the impact of the ongoing global health crisis. In such a situation, continue to run in losses. Overall, the Indian hotel industry has taken the hospitality sector is seeking more support from the Government to stay afloat. So far, the only respite has been the Government’s decision to extend the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to the sector, under which the finance ministry recently removed the ceiling of Rs 500 crore in loan outstanding to get credit. Besides, the industry is pinning its hope on the revival in domestic travel seen after the waning of the second wave while wishing there is no third wave. Hence, stepping up to understand and respond to changing consumer behaviour as well as adopt new practices will be essential to the recovery of the hospitality sector.

Though the suspension of global tourism has hit the Indian hospitality industry hard, it’s time to shift the larger focus on the domestic demands. Millions of travelers, who are unable to travel overseas, would look for quality domestic alternatives. So, focusing on internal tourism is the way forward. With the work-from-home working model, employers should consider extending their employees the opportunity to take a break and unwind - as a ‘staycation’ or a ‘workcation’. Resorts or hotels could remodel and renovate to address workcation needs of employees. A continued focus on guest’s safety, hygiene and sanitization is important to instill confidence among guests in a post COVID-19 World. The global health crisis actually offers a unique opportunity to rethink prevailing business models in the hospitality space. The idea is to develop experiences that satisfy domestic as well as local needs of the communities. Adaptability is the key for survival -- and those who are seizing this opportunity are further enabling the inclusive and sustainable growth of the sector.

Q. What is the tone of the author in the initial lines of the passage?

The passage given below has certain words or phrases underline and blanks that might need to be filled. There are questions that follow the passage. Read the same carefully and mark the most appropriate options as your answers

The global health crisis actually offers a unique opportunity to rethink prevailing business models in the hospitality space. The idea is to develop experiences that satisfy domestic as well as local needs of the communities. The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) further highlighted that due to the financial losses during the first wave, almost 40 per cent of hotels and restaurants in India have shut down permanently. About 20 per cent haven’t __________ back fully and the remaining a hit of over Rs 1.30 lakh crore in revenue for the fiscal year 2020-21 due to the impact of the ongoing global health crisis. In such a situation, continue to run in losses. Overall, the Indian hotel industry has taken the hospitality sector is seeking more support from the Government to stay afloat. So far, the only respite has been the Government’s decision to extend the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to the sector, under which the finance ministry recently removed the ceiling of Rs 500 crore in loan outstanding to get credit. Besides, the industry is pinning its hope on the revival in domestic travel seen after the waning of the second wave while wishing there is no third wave. Hence, stepping up to understand and respond to changing consumer behaviour as well as adopt new practices will be essential to the recovery of the hospitality sector.

Though the suspension of global tourism has hit the Indian hospitality industry hard, it’s time to shift the larger focus on the domestic demands. Millions of travelers, who are unable to travel overseas, would look for quality domestic alternatives. So, focusing on internal tourism is the way forward. With the work-from-home working model, employers should consider extending their employees the opportunity to take a break and unwind - as a ‘staycation’ or a ‘workcation’. Resorts or hotels could remodel and renovate to address workcation needs of employees. A continued focus on guest’s safety, hygiene and sanitization is important to instill confidence among guests in a post COVID-19 World. The global health crisis actually offers a unique opportunity to rethink prevailing business models in the hospitality space. The idea is to develop experiences that satisfy domestic as well as local needs of the communities. Adaptability is the key for survival -- and those who are seizing this opportunity are further enabling the inclusive and sustainable growth of the sector.

Q. The word that fills the blank above to complete the sentence in the best possible way is?

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

The dual degree academic programme, a work-in-progress, and the subject of much litigation for years, has finally been given legal sanctity by the University Grants Commission. The higher education regulatory body’s notified guidelines will enable students to simultaneously pursue two academic programmes at multiple levels except for PhD courses. It has projected it as a logical extension of the National Education Policy 2020, with its emphasis on facilitating multiple pathways to learning using formal and non-formal modes. The UGC has proposed a three-way choice involving a combination of offline only; offline with distance mode; and distance/online only modes for dual programmes. The UGC has done well to mandate that open/distance learning and online mode courses should be pursued only in higher education institutions recognised by statutory bodies. This would also eliminate dubious players in the online education segment.

Granting students the liberty to enhance their skills and scope of employability through an additional degree is welcome. But the guidelines call for critical evaluation given the nature of competition, accessibility and academic-cum-physical infrastructure issues in colleges and universities. The UGC has said a student can also pursue two full-time programmes in physical mode. This is problematic as it might prompt students, who are academically proficient or with the economic wherewithal, to corner seats in two in-demand courses. Such a situation is best avoided in the context of the country’s poor college density — colleges per lakh population. In the All India Survey on Higher Education Report 2019-20, the national average college density stands at 30. The UGC’s Furqan Qamar Committee, which a decade ago recommended dual programmes with a second degree in open/distance mode, had ruled out offering simultaneous degree courses under regular mode “as it may create logistic, administrative and academic problems”. Against this backdrop, the UGC may reconsider its guidelines for the physical mode option, while implementing the other two choices, strengthening and streamlining the open/distance learning courses in parallel. Alternatively, it may look at its 2004 document for initiation of double/multiple degree programme in engineering disciplines, where it had proposed a “gap” before an engineering degree holder could enroll for an additional or add-on degree course. That approach is pragmatic as it also sought to reduce the duration of the add-on degree by eliminating about 33% to 38% of the “common curriculum” of the BE/B.Tech course. This logic could be applied to allied courses in arts and science and reduce the duration of the second degree for students who desire pursuing dual programmes in physical mode. The more practical a policy, the better its results.

Q. Who sanctioned the dual degree academic programme?

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

The dual degree academic programme, a work-in-progress, and the subject of much litigation for years, has finally been given legal sanctity by the University Grants Commission. The higher education regulatory body’s notified guidelines will enable students to simultaneously pursue two academic programmes at multiple levels except for PhD courses. It has projected it as a logical extension of the National Education Policy 2020, with its emphasis on facilitating multiple pathways to learning using formal and non-formal modes. The UGC has proposed a three-way choice involving a combination of offline only; offline with distance mode; and distance/online only modes for dual programmes. The UGC has done well to mandate that open/distance learning and online mode courses should be pursued only in higher education institutions recognised by statutory bodies. This would also eliminate dubious players in the online education segment.

Granting students the liberty to enhance their skills and scope of employability through an additional degree is welcome. But the guidelines call for critical evaluation given the nature of competition, accessibility and academic-cum-physical infrastructure issues in colleges and universities. The UGC has said a student can also pursue two full-time programmes in physical mode. This is problematic as it might prompt students, who are academically proficient or with the economic wherewithal, to corner seats in two in-demand courses. Such a situation is best avoided in the context of the country’s poor college density — colleges per lakh population. In the All India Survey on Higher Education Report 2019-20, the national average college density stands at 30. The UGC’s Furqan Qamar Committee, which a decade ago recommended dual programmes with a second degree in open/distance mode, had ruled out offering simultaneous degree courses under regular mode “as it may create logistic, administrative and academic problems”. Against this backdrop, the UGC may reconsider its guidelines for the physical mode option, while implementing the other two choices, strengthening and streamlining the open/distance learning courses in parallel. Alternatively, it may look at its 2004 document for initiation of double/multiple degree programme in engineering disciplines, where it had proposed a “gap” before an engineering degree holder could enroll for an additional or add-on degree course. That approach is pragmatic as it also sought to reduce the duration of the add-on degree by eliminating about 33% to 38% of the “common curriculum” of the BE/B.Tech course. This logic could be applied to allied courses in arts and science and reduce the duration of the second degree for students who desire pursuing dual programmes in physical mode. The more practical a policy, the better its results.

Q. The UGC has ensured that students could pursue open/distance learning and online mode courses from any higher education institution in the country.

According to the passage, this statement is-

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

The dual degree academic programme, a work-in-progress, and the subject of much litigation for years, has finally been given legal sanctity by the University Grants Commission. The higher education regulatory body’s notified guidelines will enable students to simultaneously pursue two academic programmes at multiple levels except for PhD courses. It has projected it as a logical extension of the National Education Policy 2020, with its emphasis on facilitating multiple pathways to learning using formal and non-formal modes. The UGC has proposed a three-way choice involving a combination of offline only; offline with distance mode; and distance/online only modes for dual programmes. The UGC has done well to mandate that open/distance learning and online mode courses should be pursued only in higher education institutions recognised by statutory bodies. This would also eliminate dubious players in the online education segment.

Granting students the liberty to enhance their skills and scope of employability through an additional degree is welcome. But the guidelines call for critical evaluation given the nature of competition, accessibility and academic-cum-physical infrastructure issues in colleges and universities. The UGC has said a student can also pursue two full-time programmes in physical mode. This is problematic as it might prompt students, who are academically proficient or with the economic wherewithal, to corner seats in two in-demand courses. Such a situation is best avoided in the context of the country’s poor college density — colleges per lakh population. In the All India Survey on Higher Education Report 2019-20, the national average college density stands at 30. The UGC’s Furqan Qamar Committee, which a decade ago recommended dual programmes with a second degree in open/distance mode, had ruled out offering simultaneous degree courses under regular mode “as it may create logistic, administrative and academic problems”. Against this backdrop, the UGC may reconsider its guidelines for the physical mode option, while implementing the other two choices, strengthening and streamlining the open/distance learning courses in parallel. Alternatively, it may look at its 2004 document for initiation of double/multiple degree programme in engineering disciplines, where it had proposed a “gap” before an engineering degree holder could enroll for an additional or add-on degree course. That approach is pragmatic as it also sought to reduce the duration of the add-on degree by eliminating about 33% to 38% of the “common curriculum” of the BE/B.Tech course. This logic could be applied to allied courses in arts and science and reduce the duration of the second degree for students who desire pursuing dual programmes in physical mode. The more practical a policy, the better its results.

Q. How much is the national average college density, according to All India Survey on Higher Education Report 2019-20?

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

The dual degree academic programme, a work-in-progress, and the subject of much litigation for years, has finally been given legal sanctity by the University Grants Commission. The higher education regulatory body’s notified guidelines will enable students to simultaneously pursue two academic programmes at multiple levels except for PhD courses. It has projected it as a logical extension of the National Education Policy 2020, with its emphasis on facilitating multiple pathways to learning using formal and non-formal modes. The UGC has proposed a three-way choice involving a combination of offline only; offline with distance mode; and distance/online only modes for dual programmes. The UGC has done well to mandate that open/distance learning and online mode courses should be pursued only in higher education institutions recognised by statutory bodies. This would also eliminate dubious players in the online education segment.

Granting students the liberty to enhance their skills and scope of employability through an additional degree is welcome. But the guidelines call for critical evaluation given the nature of competition, accessibility and academic-cum-physical infrastructure issues in colleges and universities. The UGC has said a student can also pursue two full-time programmes in physical mode. This is problematic as it might prompt students, who are academically proficient or with the economic wherewithal, to corner seats in two in-demand courses. Such a situation is best avoided in the context of the country’s poor college density — colleges per lakh population. In the All India Survey on Higher Education Report 2019-20, the national average college density stands at 30. The UGC’s Furqan Qamar Committee, which a decade ago recommended dual programmes with a second degree in open/distance mode, had ruled out offering simultaneous degree courses under regular mode “as it may create logistic, administrative and academic problems”. Against this backdrop, the UGC may reconsider its guidelines for the physical mode option, while implementing the other two choices, strengthening and streamlining the open/distance learning courses in parallel. Alternatively, it may look at its 2004 document for initiation of double/multiple degree programme in engineering disciplines, where it had proposed a “gap” before an engineering degree holder could enroll for an additional or add-on degree course. That approach is pragmatic as it also sought to reduce the duration of the add-on degree by eliminating about 33% to 38% of the “common curriculum” of the BE/B.Tech course. This logic could be applied to allied courses in arts and science and reduce the duration of the second degree for students who desire pursuing dual programmes in physical mode. The more practical a policy, the better its results.

Q. How is the dual degree academic programme projected by the UGC?

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

The dual degree academic programme, a work-in-progress, and the subject of much litigation for years, has finally been given legal sanctity by the University Grants Commission. The higher education regulatory body’s notified guidelines will enable students to simultaneously pursue two academic programmes at multiple levels except for PhD courses. It has projected it as a logical extension of the National Education Policy 2020, with its emphasis on facilitating multiple pathways to learning using formal and non-formal modes. The UGC has proposed a three-way choice involving a combination of offline only; offline with distance mode; and distance/online only modes for dual programmes. The UGC has done well to mandate that open/distance learning and online mode courses should be pursued only in higher education institutions recognised by statutory bodies. This would also eliminate dubious players in the online education segment.

Granting students the liberty to enhance their skills and scope of employability through an additional degree is welcome. But the guidelines call for critical evaluation given the nature of competition, accessibility and academic-cum-physical infrastructure issues in colleges and universities. The UGC has said a student can also pursue two full-time programmes in physical mode. This is problematic as it might prompt students, who are academically proficient or with the economic wherewithal, to corner seats in two in-demand courses. Such a situation is best avoided in the context of the country’s poor college density — colleges per lakh population. In the All India Survey on Higher Education Report 2019-20, the national average college density stands at 30. The UGC’s Furqan Qamar Committee, which a decade ago recommended dual programmes with a second degree in open/distance mode, had ruled out offering simultaneous degree courses under regular mode “as it may create logistic, administrative and academic problems”. Against this backdrop, the UGC may reconsider its guidelines for the physical mode option, while implementing the other two choices, strengthening and streamlining the open/distance learning courses in parallel. Alternatively, it may look at its 2004 document for initiation of double/multiple degree programme in engineering disciplines, where it had proposed a “gap” before an engineering degree holder could enroll for an additional or add-on degree course. That approach is pragmatic as it also sought to reduce the duration of the add-on degree by eliminating about 33% to 38% of the “common curriculum” of the BE/B.Tech course. This logic could be applied to allied courses in arts and science and reduce the duration of the second degree for students who desire pursuing dual programmes in physical mode. The more practical a policy, the better its results.

Q. How many choices have been proposed by the UGC for the students to pursue the dual programmes?

Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.

(A) But, Mr. Austin’s trip preceded an unannounced stop in Kabul where the U.S. is undertaking a major review of its troop’s pull-out schedule and peace plan.

(B) The timing of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s visit to New Delhi over the weekend was significant for many reasons.

(C) As a result, all three areas: bilateral ties, the Indo-Pacific and Afghanistan came up for discussion during talks.

(D) Also, the visit, just after the first ever Quad leaders’ summit, confirms the U.S.’s focus on greater maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

(E) Finally, Mr. Austin was careful not to make any direct reference to Beijing or about the LAC dispute, which New Delhi considers a bilateral issue.

(F) As the first senior ranking official of the Biden administration to meet with the Modi government, his visit this early in the new President’s tenure indicates the place India holds.

Which of the following is the SECOND statement after rearrangement?

Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.

(A) But, Mr. Austin’s trip preceded an unannounced stop in Kabul where the U.S. is undertaking a major review of its troop’s pull-out schedule and peace plan.

(B) The timing of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s visit to New Delhi over the weekend was significant for many reasons.

(C) As a result, all three areas: bilateral ties, the Indo-Pacific and Afghanistan came up for discussion during talks.

(D) Also, the visit, just after the first ever Quad leaders’ summit, confirms the U.S.’s focus on greater maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

(E) Finally, Mr. Austin was careful not to make any direct reference to Beijing or about the LAC dispute, which New Delhi considers a bilateral issue.

(F) As the first senior ranking official of the Biden administration to meet with the Modi government, his visit this early in the new President’s tenure indicates the place India holds.

Which of the following is the FIFTH statement after rearrangement?

(A) But, Mr. Austin’s trip preceded an unannounced stop in Kabul where the U.S. is undertaking a major review of its troop’s pull-out schedule and peace plan.

(B) The timing of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s visit to New Delhi over the weekend was significant for many reasons.

(C) As a result, all three areas: bilateral ties, the Indo-Pacific and Afghanistan came up for discussion during talks.

(D) Also, the visit, just after the first ever Quad leaders’ summit, confirms the U.S.’s focus on greater maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

(E) Finally, Mr. Austin was careful not to make any direct reference to Beijing or about the LAC dispute, which New Delhi considers a bilateral issue.

(F) As the first senior ranking official of the Biden administration to meet with the Modi government, his visit this early in the new President’s tenure indicates the place India holds.

Which of the following pair of statements will appear in similar sequence after rearrangement, as given in the option?

Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.

(A) But, Mr. Austin’s trip preceded an unannounced stop in Kabul where the U.S. is undertaking a major review of its troop’s pull-out schedule and peace plan.

(B) The timing of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s visit to New Delhi over the weekend was significant for many reasons.

(C) As a result, all three areas: bilateral ties, the Indo-Pacific and Afghanistan came up for discussion during talks.

(D) Also, the visit, just after the first ever Quad leaders’ summit, confirms the U.S.’s focus on greater maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

(E) Finally, Mr. Austin was careful not to make any direct reference to Beijing or about the LAC dispute, which New Delhi considers a bilateral issue.

(F) As the first senior ranking official of the Biden administration to meet with the Modi government, his visit this early in the new President’s tenure indicates the place India holds.

Which of the following is the THIRD statement after rearrangement?

In the following questions, four words are underline which may or may not be in their proper place. You are required to interchange them in order to make it both grammatically and contextually correct. In case the sentence is correct, select ‘No replacement required’.

Q. The PMC has received complaints (A) that some patients in home isolation are violating (B) safety protocols and moving around in public. The officer said this was happening despite the civic administration putting (C) stamps on their wrists and putting stickers (D) on the entry to their homes.

In the following questions, four words are underline which may or may not be in their proper place. You are required to interchange them in order to make it both grammatically and contextually correct. In case the sentence is correct, select ‘No replacement required’.

Q. Struggling to track close to 45,000 active Covid-19 patients in home isolation, the PMC has introduced (A) a mobile application for the purpose (B). The civic body is planning (C) to make it mandatory for patients to download the app, so that they get hospital admission (D) on a priority basis when required.

In the following questions, four words are underline which may or may not be in their proper place. You are required to interchange them in order to make it both grammatically and contextually correct. In case the sentence is correct, select ‘No replacement required’.

Q. As COVID-19 cases continued to rise, Following (A) another high of 12,206 cases on Tuesday, and the Gujarat government opened all hospitals and treating (B) homes for nursing (C) Covid-19 patients across the state. Hitting (D) a core-committee meeting, the state government announced military hospitals would also be roped in to fight against the pandemic.

In the question below, a sentence is given with an idiom/phrase printed in underline type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by four alternatives. Find out which option should replace the phrase/idiom given in underline to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark 5) as the answer.

Q. Pancakes literally sell like hotbakes during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

In the question below, a sentence is given with an idiom/phrase printed in underline type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by four alternatives. Find out which option should replace the phrase/idiom given in underline to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark 5) as the answer.

Q. Failing to do so will lead to trying to secure all data on all devices – which amounts to trying to boil the cauldron.

In the question below, a sentence is given with an idiom/phrase printed in underline type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by four alternatives. Find out which option should replace the phrase/idiom given in underline to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark 5) as the answer.

Q. If you want to be more than just ordinary, then at some point, you're going to have to learn to burn your boots.

In the question below, a sentence is given with an idiom/phrase printed in underline type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by four alternatives. Find out which option should replace the phrase/idiom given in underline to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark 5) as the answer.

Q. Put simply, they have hot and cold too much to be treated as serious title contenders.