Directions for Below Question :
A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of an input and rearrangement.
Input: uniform 46 train 54 fire 26 done 68 box 32
Step I: box uniform 46 train 54 fire 26 done 32 68
Step II: done box uniform 46 train fire 26 32 68 54
Step III: fire done box uniform train 26 32 68 54 46
Step IV: train fire done box uniform 26 68 54 46 32
Step V: uniform train fire done box 68 54 46 32 26
Step V is the last step of the above arrangement.
As per the rules followed in the steps given above, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the given input.
Input: motor 48 wood 36 share 64 has 52 got 18
Question : How many steps are required to complete the arrangement?
Directions for Below Question :
A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of an input and rearrangement.
Input: uniform 46 train 54 fire 26 done 68 box 32
Step I: box uniform 46 train 54 fire 26 done 32 68
Step II: done box uniform 46 train fire 26 32 68 54
Step III: fire done box uniform train 26 32 68 54 46
Step IV: train fire done box uniform 26 68 54 46 32
Step V: uniform train fire done box 68 54 46 32 26
Step V is the last step of the above arrangement.
As per the rules followed in the steps given above, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the given input.
Input: motor 48 wood 36 share 64 has 52 got 18
Question : Which of the following step is:
motor has got wood 36 share 18 64 52 48
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Directions for Below Question :
A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of an input and rearrangement.
Input: uniform 46 train 54 fire 26 done 68 box 32
Step I: box uniform 46 train 54 fire 26 done 32 68
Step II: done box uniform 46 train fire 26 32 68 54
Step III: fire done box uniform train 26 32 68 54 46
Step IV: train fire done box uniform 26 68 54 46 32
Step V: uniform train fire done box 68 54 46 32 26
Step V is the last step of the above arrangement.
As per the rules followed in the steps given above, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the given input.
Input: motor 48 wood 36 share 64 has 52 got 18
Question : What is the position of “wood” in 4th step from the right end?
Directions for Below Question :
A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of an input and rearrangement.
Input: uniform 46 train 54 fire 26 done 68 box 32
Step I: box uniform 46 train 54 fire 26 done 32 68
Step II: done box uniform 46 train fire 26 32 68 54
Step III: fire done box uniform train 26 32 68 54 46
Step IV: train fire done box uniform 26 68 54 46 32
Step V: uniform train fire done box 68 54 46 32 26
Step V is the last step of the above arrangement.
As per the rules followed in the steps given above, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the given input.
Input: motor 48 wood 36 share 64 has 52 got 18
Question : Which element is 4th from the left end in the second step?
Directions for Below Question :
A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of an input and rearrangement.
Input: uniform 46 train 54 fire 26 done 68 box 32
Step I: box uniform 46 train 54 fire 26 done 32 68
Step II: done box uniform 46 train fire 26 32 68 54
Step III: fire done box uniform train 26 32 68 54 46
Step IV: train fire done box uniform 26 68 54 46 32
Step V: uniform train fire done box 68 54 46 32 26
Step V is the last step of the above arrangement.
As per the rules followed in the steps given above, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the given input.
Input: motor 48 wood 36 share 64 has 52 got 18
Question : What is the position of “64” in the last step?
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Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Eight friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting in a straight line facing north. Each of them will celebrate their birthday in different months viz. January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August but not necessarily in the same order.P sits third to right of S. Only one person sits between P and the one whose birthday is in month which has 30 days. W sits third to left of one whose birthday is in April month. Q sits third to left of one whose birthday is in June month. More than two persons sit between S and V. V sits left of S. W and Q are not immediate neighbours of S. U’s birthday is in month which has less than 30 days. U is not immediate neighbour of S. The one whose birthday is in January sits third to left of one whose birthday is in April.
The one whose birthday is in March sits second to right of one whose birthday is in January. The one whose birthday is in July sits second to right of R. Immediate neighbour of T was not born in the month of August.
Question : Who sits to the immediate right of S?
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Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Eight friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting in a straight line facing north. Each of them will celebrate their birthday in different months viz. January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August but not necessarily in the same order.
P sits third to right of S. Only one person sits between P and the one whose birthday is in month which has 30 days. W sits third to left of one whose birthday is in April month. Q sits third to left of one whose birthday is in June month. More than two persons sit between S and V. V sits left of S. W and Q are not immediate neighbours of S. U’s birthday is in month which has less than 30 days. U is not immediate neighbour of S. The one whose birthday is in January sits third to left of one whose birthday is in April. The one whose birthday is in March sits second to right of one whose birthday is in January. The one whose birthday is in July sits second to right of R. Immediate neighbour of T was not born in the month of August.
Question : Who sits at extreme left end?
Directions for Below Question :
Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Eight friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting in a straight line facing north. Each of them will celebrate their birthday in different months viz. January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August but not necessarily in the same order.
P sits third to right of S. Only one person sits between P and the one whose birthday is in month which has 30 days. W sits third to left of one whose birthday is in April month. Q sits third to left of one whose birthday is in June month. More than two persons sit between S and V. V sits left of S. W and Q are not immediate neighbours of S. U’s birthday is in month which has less than 30 days. U is not immediate neighbour of S. The one whose birthday is in January sits third to left of one whose birthday is in April. The one whose birthday is in March sits second to right of one whose birthday is in January. The one whose birthday is in July sits second to right of R. Immediate neighbour of T was not born in the month of August.
Question : Who celebrates his birthday in June?
Directions for Below Question :
Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Eight friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting in a straight line facing north. Each of them will celebrate their birthday in different months viz. January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August but not necessarily in the same order.
P sits third to right of S. Only one person sits between P and the one whose birthday is in month which has 30 days. W sits third to left of one whose birthday is in April month. Q sits third to left of one whose birthday is in June month. More than two persons sit between S and V. V sits left of S. W and Q are not immediate neighbours of S. U’s birthday is in month which has less than 30 days. U is not immediate neighbour of S. The one whose birthday is in January sits third to left of one whose birthday is in April. The one whose birthday is in March sits second to right of one whose birthday is in January. The one whose birthday is in July sits second to right of R. Immediate neighbour of T was not born in the month of August.
Question : What is the position of Q with respect to U?
Directions for Below Question :
Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Eight friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting in a straight line facing north. Each of them will celebrate their birthday in different months viz. January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August but not necessarily in the same order.
P sits third to right of S. Only one person sits between P and the one whose birthday is in month which has 30 days. W sits third to left of one whose birthday is in April month. Q sits third to left of one whose birthday is in June month. More than two persons sit between S and V. V sits left of S. W and Q are not immediate neighbours of S. U’s birthday is in month which has less than 30 days. U is not immediate neighbour of S. The one whose birthday is in January sits third to left of one whose birthday is in April. The one whose birthday is in March sits second to right of one whose birthday is in January. The one whose birthday is in July sits second to right of R. Immediate neighbour of T was not born in the month of August.
Question : Who celebrates his birthday in January?
Directions for Below Question :
In a certain code language:
‘milk is very tasty’ is written as ‘ta la ja sa’,
‘tea is black’ is written as ‘ha ja ka’
‘sweet milk and tea’ is written as ‘ha pa sa ra’.
Question : What is the code for “tea”?
Directions for Below Question :
In a certain code language:
‘milk is very tasty’ is written as ‘ta la ja sa’,
‘tea is black’ is written as ‘ha ja ka’
‘sweet milk and tea’ is written as ‘ha pa sa ra’.
Question : What is the code for “tasty”?
Directions for Below Question :
In a certain code language:
‘milk is very tasty’ is written as ‘ta la ja sa’,
‘tea is black’ is written as ‘ha ja ka’
‘sweet milk and tea’ is written as ‘ha pa sa ra’.
Question : “ka” is the code for which of the following?
Directions for Below Question :
In these questions a relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by three conclusions. Choose the correct option.
Question : Statements: A > B ≤ C < D > E
Conclusions:
(I) A > E
(II) D > B
(III) B < E
Directions for Below Question :
In these questions a relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by three conclusions. Choose the correct option.
Question : Statement: M ≤ N > O ≥ P = Q
Conclusions:
(I) N > P
(II) Q ≤ O
(III) Q < N
Directions for Below Question :
In these questions a relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by three conclusions. Choose the correct option.
Question : Statements: G < H ≥ I = J, K = G < M
Conclusions:
(I) H > J
(II) H = J
(III) H < J
Directions for Below Question :
In these questions a relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by three conclusions. Choose the correct option.
Question : How many such pairs of letters are there in the word “PARENTS” each of which has as many letters between them as there are in English alphabetical series in both forward and backward direction?
Directions for Below Question :
In these questions a relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by three conclusions. Choose the correct option.
Question : How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters IABT using all the letters, and each letter only once in each word?
Directions for Below Question :
In these questions a relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by three conclusions. Choose the correct option.
Question : In the question below some statements are given followed by some conclusions. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follow the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:
Some cow is deer
No deer is dog
Some dog is fox
Conclusions:
(I) no cow is dog
(II) some dog are deer
(III) some fox is dog
Directions for Below Question :
In these questions a relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by three conclusions. Choose the correct option.
Question : C is the son of G. D is the only sister of C. A is father of B. A is married to G. How is B is related to D?
Directions for Below Question :
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been marked with numbers. Against each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Investors who expected 2018 to be yet another blockbuster year for stocks may have to __(1)__ their expectations. After a strong start to the year, since the beginning of February, stock markets around the world have __(2)__ a sharp correction. The U.S.’s decision to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminium was the latest development to __(3)__ a sense of uncertainty. As of Tuesday, the Sensex and Nifty are marginally down since the beginning of the year. While the poor state of health of public sector banks has added to the pain, market breadth __(4)__ a more broad-based decline. Notably, this correction comes after a record Bull Run that stocks enjoyed in 2017. While the Sensex advanced about 28% in 2017, the Nifty climbed 30%. Judging by the initial trading sessions of the Indian indices in March, markets look likely to keep investors on __(5)__ feet. After the sharp correction in February, many expected Indian stocks to __(6)__ to new highs, as in the case of previous corrections. But the Nifty and the Sensex, which traded sideways until Monday after their initial fall in February, __(7)__ their short-term downtrend on Tuesday. Whether they will break lower to experience further correction or consolidate for a while __(8)__ moving upwards is anyone’s guess. But it is no secret that investors have been willing to bid up the prices of Indian stocks far ahead of their fundamentals. Despite the absence of any strong rebound in corporate earnings, an __(9)__ economy and economic shocks such as demonetisation and the GST, investors have found enough reason to stay optimistic about Indian stocks. It is only natural that stock prices have __(10)__ to reflect, at least partially, the underlying risks.
Question : __(1)__
Directions for Below Question :
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been marked with numbers. Against each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Investors who expected 2018 to be yet another blockbuster year for stocks may have to __(1)__ their expectations. After a strong start to the year, since the beginning of February, stock markets around the world have __(2)__ a sharp correction. The U.S.’s decision to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminium was the latest development to __(3)__ a sense of uncertainty. As of Tuesday, the Sensex and Nifty are marginally down since the beginning of the year. While the poor state of health of public sector banks has added to the pain, market breadth __(4)__ a more broad-based decline. Notably, this correction comes after a record Bull Run that stocks enjoyed in 2017. While the Sensex advanced about 28% in 2017, the Nifty climbed 30%. Judging by the initial trading sessions of the Indian indices in March, markets look likely to keep investors on __(5)__ feet. After the sharp correction in February, many expected Indian stocks to __(6)__ to new highs, as in the case of previous corrections. But the Nifty and the Sensex, which traded sideways until Monday after their initial fall in February, __(7)__ their short-term downtrend on Tuesday. Whether they will break lower to experience further correction or consolidate for a while __(8)__ moving upwards is anyone’s guess. But it is no secret that investors have been willing to bid up the prices of Indian stocks far ahead of their fundamentals. Despite the absence of any strong rebound in corporate earnings, an __(9)__ economy and economic shocks such as demonetisation and the GST, investors have found enough reason to stay optimistic about Indian stocks. It is only natural that stock prices have __(10)__ to reflect, at least partially, the underlying risks.
Question : __(2)__
Directions for Below Question :
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been marked with numbers. Against each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Investors who expected 2018 to be yet another blockbuster year for stocks may have to __(1)__ their expectations. After a strong start to the year, since the beginning of February, stock markets around the world have __(2)__ a sharp correction. The U.S.’s decision to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminium was the latest development to __(3)__ a sense of uncertainty. As of Tuesday, the Sensex and Nifty are marginally down since the beginning of the year. While the poor state of health of public sector banks has added to the pain, market breadth __(4)__ a more broad-based decline. Notably, this correction comes after a record Bull Run that stocks enjoyed in 2017. While the Sensex advanced about 28% in 2017, the Nifty climbed 30%. Judging by the initial trading sessions of the Indian indices in March, markets look likely to keep investors on __(5)__ feet. After the sharp correction in February, many expected Indian stocks to __(6)__ to new highs, as in the case of previous corrections. But the Nifty and the Sensex, which traded sideways until Monday after their initial fall in February, __(7)__ their short-term downtrend on Tuesday. Whether they will break lower to experience further correction or consolidate for a while __(8)__ moving upwards is anyone’s guess. But it is no secret that investors have been willing to bid up the prices of Indian stocks far ahead of their fundamentals. Despite the absence of any strong rebound in corporate earnings, an __(9)__ economy and economic shocks such as demonetisation and the GST, investors have found enough reason to stay optimistic about Indian stocks. It is only natural that stock prices have __(10)__ to reflect, at least partially, the underlying risks.
Question : __(3)__
Directions for Below Question :
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been marked with numbers. Against each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Investors who expected 2018 to be yet another blockbuster year for stocks may have to __(1)__ their expectations. After a strong start to the year, since the beginning of February, stock markets around the world have __(2)__ a sharp correction. The U.S.’s decision to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminium was the latest development to __(3)__ a sense of uncertainty. As of Tuesday, the Sensex and Nifty are marginally down since the beginning of the year. While the poor state of health of public sector banks has added to the pain, market breadth __(4)__ a more broad-based decline. Notably, this correction comes after a record Bull Run that stocks enjoyed in 2017. While the Sensex advanced about 28% in 2017, the Nifty climbed 30%. Judging by the initial trading sessions of the Indian indices in March, markets look likely to keep investors on __(5)__ feet. After the sharp correction in February, many expected Indian stocks to __(6)__ to new highs, as in the case of previous corrections. But the Nifty and the Sensex, which traded sideways until Monday after their initial fall in February, __(7)__ their short-term downtrend on Tuesday. Whether they will break lower to experience further correction or consolidate for a while __(8)__ moving upwards is anyone’s guess. But it is no secret that investors have been willing to bid up the prices of Indian stocks far ahead of their fundamentals. Despite the absence of any strong rebound in corporate earnings, an __(9)__ economy and economic shocks such as demonetisation and the GST, investors have found enough reason to stay optimistic about Indian stocks. It is only natural that stock prices have __(10)__ to reflect, at least partially, the underlying risks.
Question : __(4)__
Directions for Below Question :
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been marked with numbers. Against each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Investors who expected 2018 to be yet another blockbuster year for stocks may have to __(1)__ their expectations. After a strong start to the year, since the beginning of February, stock markets around the world have __(2)__ a sharp correction. The U.S.’s decision to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminium was the latest development to __(3)__ a sense of uncertainty. As of Tuesday, the Sensex and Nifty are marginally down since the beginning of the year. While the poor state of health of public sector banks has added to the pain, market breadth __(4)__ a more broad-based decline. Notably, this correction comes after a record Bull Run that stocks enjoyed in 2017. While the Sensex advanced about 28% in 2017, the Nifty climbed 30%. Judging by the initial trading sessions of the Indian indices in March, markets look likely to keep investors on __(5)__ feet. After the sharp correction in February, many expected Indian stocks to __(6)__ to new highs, as in the case of previous corrections. But the Nifty and the Sensex, which traded sideways until Monday after their initial fall in February, __(7)__ their short-term downtrend on Tuesday. Whether they will break lower to experience further correction or consolidate for a while __(8)__ moving upwards is anyone’s guess. But it is no secret that investors have been willing to bid up the prices of Indian stocks far ahead of their fundamentals. Despite the absence of any strong rebound in corporate earnings, an __(9)__ economy and economic shocks such as demonetisation and the GST, investors have found enough reason to stay optimistic about Indian stocks. It is only natural that stock prices have __(10)__ to reflect, at least partially, the underlying risks.
Question : __(5)__
Directions for Below Question :
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been marked with numbers. Against each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Investors who expected 2018 to be yet another blockbuster year for stocks may have to __(1)__ their expectations. After a strong start to the year, since the beginning of February, stock markets around the world have __(2)__ a sharp correction. The U.S.’s decision to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminium was the latest development to __(3)__ a sense of uncertainty. As of Tuesday, the Sensex and Nifty are marginally down since the beginning of the year. While the poor state of health of public sector banks has added to the pain, market breadth __(4)__ a more broad-based decline. Notably, this correction comes after a record Bull Run that stocks enjoyed in 2017. While the Sensex advanced about 28% in 2017, the Nifty climbed 30%. Judging by the initial trading sessions of the Indian indices in March, markets look likely to keep investors on __(5)__ feet. After the sharp correction in February, many expected Indian stocks to __(6)__ to new highs, as in the case of previous corrections. But the Nifty and the Sensex, which traded sideways until Monday after their initial fall in February, __(7)__ their short-term downtrend on Tuesday. Whether they will break lower to experience further correction or consolidate for a while __(8)__ moving upwards is anyone’s guess. But it is no secret that investors have been willing to bid up the prices of Indian stocks far ahead of their fundamentals. Despite the absence of any strong rebound in corporate earnings, an __(9)__ economy and economic shocks such as demonetisation and the GST, investors have found enough reason to stay optimistic about Indian stocks. It is only natural that stock prices have __(10)__ to reflect, at least partially, the underlying risks.
Question : __(6)__
Directions for Below Question :
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been marked with numbers. Against each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Investors who expected 2018 to be yet another blockbuster year for stocks may have to __(1)__ their expectations. After a strong start to the year, since the beginning of February, stock markets around the world have __(2)__ a sharp correction. The U.S.’s decision to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminium was the latest development to __(3)__ a sense of uncertainty. As of Tuesday, the Sensex and Nifty are marginally down since the beginning of the year. While the poor state of health of public sector banks has added to the pain, market breadth __(4)__ a more broad-based decline. Notably, this correction comes after a record Bull Run that stocks enjoyed in 2017. While the Sensex advanced about 28% in 2017, the Nifty climbed 30%. Judging by the initial trading sessions of the Indian indices in March, markets look likely to keep investors on __(5)__ feet. After the sharp correction in February, many expected Indian stocks to __(6)__ to new highs, as in the case of previous corrections. But the Nifty and the Sensex, which traded sideways until Monday after their initial fall in February, __(7)__ their short-term downtrend on Tuesday. Whether they will break lower to experience further correction or consolidate for a while __(8)__ moving upwards is anyone’s guess. But it is no secret that investors have been willing to bid up the prices of Indian stocks far ahead of their fundamentals. Despite the absence of any strong rebound in corporate earnings, an __(9)__ economy and economic shocks such as demonetisation and the GST, investors have found enough reason to stay optimistic about Indian stocks. It is only natural that stock prices have __(10)__ to reflect, at least partially, the underlying risks.
Question : __(7)__
Directions for Below Question :
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been marked with numbers. Against each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Investors who expected 2018 to be yet another blockbuster year for stocks may have to __(1)__ their expectations. After a strong start to the year, since the beginning of February, stock markets around the world have __(2)__ a sharp correction. The U.S.’s decision to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminium was the latest development to __(3)__ a sense of uncertainty. As of Tuesday, the Sensex and Nifty are marginally down since the beginning of the year. While the poor state of health of public sector banks has added to the pain, market breadth __(4)__ a more broad-based decline. Notably, this correction comes after a record Bull Run that stocks enjoyed in 2017. While the Sensex advanced about 28% in 2017, the Nifty climbed 30%. Judging by the initial trading sessions of the Indian indices in March, markets look likely to keep investors on __(5)__ feet. After the sharp correction in February, many expected Indian stocks to __(6)__ to new highs, as in the case of previous corrections. But the Nifty and the Sensex, which traded sideways until Monday after their initial fall in February, __(7)__ their short-term downtrend on Tuesday. Whether they will break lower to experience further correction or consolidate for a while __(8)__ moving upwards is anyone’s guess. But it is no secret that investors have been willing to bid up the prices of Indian stocks far ahead of their fundamentals. Despite the absence of any strong rebound in corporate earnings, an __(9)__ economy and economic shocks such as demonetisation and the GST, investors have found enough reason to stay optimistic about Indian stocks. It is only natural that stock prices have __(10)__ to reflect, at least partially, the underlying risks.
Question : __(8)__
Directions for Below Question :
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been marked with numbers. Against each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Investors who expected 2018 to be yet another blockbuster year for stocks may have to __(1)__ their expectations. After a strong start to the year, since the beginning of February, stock markets around the world have __(2)__ a sharp correction. The U.S.’s decision to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminium was the latest development to __(3)__ a sense of uncertainty. As of Tuesday, the Sensex and Nifty are marginally down since the beginning of the year. While the poor state of health of public sector banks has added to the pain, market breadth __(4)__ a more broad-based decline. Notably, this correction comes after a record Bull Run that stocks enjoyed in 2017. While the Sensex advanced about 28% in 2017, the Nifty climbed 30%. Judging by the initial trading sessions of the Indian indices in March, markets look likely to keep investors on __(5)__ feet. After the sharp correction in February, many expected Indian stocks to __(6)__ to new highs, as in the case of previous corrections. But the Nifty and the Sensex, which traded sideways until Monday after their initial fall in February, __(7)__ their short-term downtrend on Tuesday. Whether they will break lower to experience further correction or consolidate for a while __(8)__ moving upwards is anyone’s guess. But it is no secret that investors have been willing to bid up the prices of Indian stocks far ahead of their fundamentals. Despite the absence of any strong rebound in corporate earnings, an __(9)__ economy and economic shocks such as demonetisation and the GST, investors have found enough reason to stay optimistic about Indian stocks. It is only natural that stock prices have __(10)__ to reflect, at least partially, the underlying risks.
Question : __(9)__
Directions for Below Question :
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been marked with numbers. Against each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Investors who expected 2018 to be yet another blockbuster year for stocks may have to __(1)__ their expectations. After a strong start to the year, since the beginning of February, stock markets around the world have __(2)__ a sharp correction. The U.S.’s decision to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminium was the latest development to __(3)__ a sense of uncertainty. As of Tuesday, the Sensex and Nifty are marginally down since the beginning of the year. While the poor state of health of public sector banks has added to the pain, market breadth __(4)__ a more broad-based decline. Notably, this correction comes after a record Bull Run that stocks enjoyed in 2017. While the Sensex advanced about 28% in 2017, the Nifty climbed 30%. Judging by the initial trading sessions of the Indian indices in March, markets look likely to keep investors on __(5)__ feet. After the sharp correction in February, many expected Indian stocks to __(6)__ to new highs, as in the case of previous corrections. But the Nifty and the Sensex, which traded sideways until Monday after their initial fall in February, __(7)__ their short-term downtrend on Tuesday. Whether they will break lower to experience further correction or consolidate for a while __(8)__ moving upwards is anyone’s guess. But it is no secret that investors have been willing to bid up the prices of Indian stocks far ahead of their fundamentals. Despite the absence of any strong rebound in corporate earnings, an __(9)__ economy and economic shocks such as demonetisation and the GST, investors have found enough reason to stay optimistic about Indian stocks. It is only natural that stock prices have __(10)__ to reflect, at least partially, the underlying risks.
Question : __(10)__
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