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IBPS PO PRE 2019 Memory Based Set-1 (English) (Questions) 
 
Directions (71-75): In each of the questions given below five words are given in bold. These five 
words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with 
the correct combination of words that should interchange with each other in order to make the 
sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that 
replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it then select option (e) as your choice. 
 
Q71. The (A) academician did a (B) commendable job in (C) highlighting the (D)dangers of the so called 
lethal weapon (E)systems. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q72. Skills are a (A) asset (B) vital in today’s globalised economy where (C) threat jobs are under (D) 
unskilled of (E) automation. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (A) - (B) and (C) and (D) 
(d) (B) – (E)  
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q73. (A) corruption employees (B) facing criminal or (C) government cases are under a (D)scanner of 
the Modi (E) administration.  
(a) (D) – (E) 
(b) (A) – (C) 
(c) (A) - (B) and (C) and (D) 
(d) (B) – (E)  
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q74. If the (A) obliged are (B) alternative, the (C) authorities are (D) flights to provide compensation or 
an (E) cancelled. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q75. The revenue (A)department has asked customs (B)officials to 
ensure strict (C)implementation of (D) import on (E) prohibition of e-
cigarettes. 
(a) (A) – (E)  
(b) (D) – (E) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
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IBPS PO PRE 2019 Memory Based Set-1 (English) (Questions) 
 
Directions (71-75): In each of the questions given below five words are given in bold. These five 
words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with 
the correct combination of words that should interchange with each other in order to make the 
sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that 
replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it then select option (e) as your choice. 
 
Q71. The (A) academician did a (B) commendable job in (C) highlighting the (D)dangers of the so called 
lethal weapon (E)systems. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q72. Skills are a (A) asset (B) vital in today’s globalised economy where (C) threat jobs are under (D) 
unskilled of (E) automation. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (A) - (B) and (C) and (D) 
(d) (B) – (E)  
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q73. (A) corruption employees (B) facing criminal or (C) government cases are under a (D)scanner of 
the Modi (E) administration.  
(a) (D) – (E) 
(b) (A) – (C) 
(c) (A) - (B) and (C) and (D) 
(d) (B) – (E)  
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q74. If the (A) obliged are (B) alternative, the (C) authorities are (D) flights to provide compensation or 
an (E) cancelled. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q75. The revenue (A)department has asked customs (B)officials to 
ensure strict (C)implementation of (D) import on (E) prohibition of e-
cigarettes. 
(a) (A) – (E)  
(b) (D) – (E) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
   
  
 
Directions (76-81): Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words 
are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions.  
A golden age for Western schools in China may be coming to an end in the face of a new government 
clampdown. China has been a happy hunting ground for Western schools in recent years, as a burgeoning 
middle class looks to equip their children with the qualifications to get into a Western university, as well 
as the skills to join a global workforce. The last five years has seen a 64% increase in the number of students 
enrolled in international schools in China, which now account for 372,000 children in 857 schools. 
But from next year, schools will have to select their students via a lottery, rather than being able to pick 
and choose from among the applicants. The crackdown has been prompted by fears that foreign-owned 
schools are poaching the brightest children, according to Richard Gaskell, director of international 
education analysts ISC Research. The move follows changes introduced last years requiring international 
schools to teach the Chinese curriculum alongside other national programs. 
There is a backlash against the rapid increase in international schools in China, where it’s perceived that 
they have been simply creaming off the best students. International schools should put expansion plans on 
hold until the full effect of the changes becomes apparent next spring, he told the Headmasters’ and 
Headmistresses’ Conference of leading fee-paying schools in the U.K. 
The international schools market has exploded in China in recent years, after the authorities relaxed 
regulations Chinese children attending foreign-owned schools. Until then, international schools almost 
entirely served the children of foreign nationals, but opening them up to Chinese children revealed a 
massive and previously untapped demand. 
For the growing Chinese middle class, the schools provided a more reliable route that Chinese national 
schools for getting into highly-regarded universities in the West, particularly those in the U.S. and U.K. 
These students, in turn, represent a lucrative source of income, for both the schools themselves and for 
Western universities. The annual fee for a leading international school is around 280,000 yuan, or $39,000. 
China is the largest source of international students at U.K. universities, _________________ for more than one 
in five at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Some of the most prestigious private schools have sought 
to capitalise on their brand by opening branches in China in recent years.  A record 14 British international 
schools have opened or are due to open in China this year, including outposts of the King’s School, 
Canterbury, and Shrewsbury School, which counts Charles Darwin among its alumni. 
But despite the increased scrutiny, there are still opportunities for international schools to open in China, 
given the "massive demand" among Chinese families. There is a deep desire amongst the wealthy, middle 
class and young Chinese parents for a Western style of education. Parents want an international education 
but also want their children to retain their culture and identity, he added, as well as excellent exam results 
and "places at the top universities." 
 
Q76. Which of the following statements is not true as per the information given in the passage above? 
(I) Many international universities are cancelling their plans to build universities in China owing to 
increasing restriction by Chinese government.  
(II) Although there is huge demand for UK universities in China, the number of UK universities is coming 
down.  
(III) Parents want their children to be more inclined towards the Western education for stronger workforce 
instead of retaining their culture and identity. 
(a) Only A 
(b) Both A & C 
(c) All A, B, C 
(d) Both B & C 
(e) Only C 
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IBPS PO PRE 2019 Memory Based Set-1 (English) (Questions) 
 
Directions (71-75): In each of the questions given below five words are given in bold. These five 
words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with 
the correct combination of words that should interchange with each other in order to make the 
sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that 
replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it then select option (e) as your choice. 
 
Q71. The (A) academician did a (B) commendable job in (C) highlighting the (D)dangers of the so called 
lethal weapon (E)systems. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q72. Skills are a (A) asset (B) vital in today’s globalised economy where (C) threat jobs are under (D) 
unskilled of (E) automation. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (A) - (B) and (C) and (D) 
(d) (B) – (E)  
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q73. (A) corruption employees (B) facing criminal or (C) government cases are under a (D)scanner of 
the Modi (E) administration.  
(a) (D) – (E) 
(b) (A) – (C) 
(c) (A) - (B) and (C) and (D) 
(d) (B) – (E)  
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q74. If the (A) obliged are (B) alternative, the (C) authorities are (D) flights to provide compensation or 
an (E) cancelled. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q75. The revenue (A)department has asked customs (B)officials to 
ensure strict (C)implementation of (D) import on (E) prohibition of e-
cigarettes. 
(a) (A) – (E)  
(b) (D) – (E) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
   
  
 
Directions (76-81): Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words 
are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions.  
A golden age for Western schools in China may be coming to an end in the face of a new government 
clampdown. China has been a happy hunting ground for Western schools in recent years, as a burgeoning 
middle class looks to equip their children with the qualifications to get into a Western university, as well 
as the skills to join a global workforce. The last five years has seen a 64% increase in the number of students 
enrolled in international schools in China, which now account for 372,000 children in 857 schools. 
But from next year, schools will have to select their students via a lottery, rather than being able to pick 
and choose from among the applicants. The crackdown has been prompted by fears that foreign-owned 
schools are poaching the brightest children, according to Richard Gaskell, director of international 
education analysts ISC Research. The move follows changes introduced last years requiring international 
schools to teach the Chinese curriculum alongside other national programs. 
There is a backlash against the rapid increase in international schools in China, where it’s perceived that 
they have been simply creaming off the best students. International schools should put expansion plans on 
hold until the full effect of the changes becomes apparent next spring, he told the Headmasters’ and 
Headmistresses’ Conference of leading fee-paying schools in the U.K. 
The international schools market has exploded in China in recent years, after the authorities relaxed 
regulations Chinese children attending foreign-owned schools. Until then, international schools almost 
entirely served the children of foreign nationals, but opening them up to Chinese children revealed a 
massive and previously untapped demand. 
For the growing Chinese middle class, the schools provided a more reliable route that Chinese national 
schools for getting into highly-regarded universities in the West, particularly those in the U.S. and U.K. 
These students, in turn, represent a lucrative source of income, for both the schools themselves and for 
Western universities. The annual fee for a leading international school is around 280,000 yuan, or $39,000. 
China is the largest source of international students at U.K. universities, _________________ for more than one 
in five at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Some of the most prestigious private schools have sought 
to capitalise on their brand by opening branches in China in recent years.  A record 14 British international 
schools have opened or are due to open in China this year, including outposts of the King’s School, 
Canterbury, and Shrewsbury School, which counts Charles Darwin among its alumni. 
But despite the increased scrutiny, there are still opportunities for international schools to open in China, 
given the "massive demand" among Chinese families. There is a deep desire amongst the wealthy, middle 
class and young Chinese parents for a Western style of education. Parents want an international education 
but also want their children to retain their culture and identity, he added, as well as excellent exam results 
and "places at the top universities." 
 
Q76. Which of the following statements is not true as per the information given in the passage above? 
(I) Many international universities are cancelling their plans to build universities in China owing to 
increasing restriction by Chinese government.  
(II) Although there is huge demand for UK universities in China, the number of UK universities is coming 
down.  
(III) Parents want their children to be more inclined towards the Western education for stronger workforce 
instead of retaining their culture and identity. 
(a) Only A 
(b) Both A & C 
(c) All A, B, C 
(d) Both B & C 
(e) Only C 
   
  
 
Q77. Which of the following words means the SAME as RELAXED, as highlighted in the passage? 
(a) associated  
(b) reached  
(c) dressed 
(d) eased 
(e) stressed 
 
Q78. Which of the following words can fit in “____________”, as given in the passage? 
(a) intertwining  
(b) briefing  
(c) accounting 
(d) spending  
(e) bettering 
 
Q79. Which of the following phrases can replace the phrase “in the face of”, as given in the passage? 
(a) because of  
(b) against of  
(c) in lieu of 
(d) emerging  
(e) in terms of  
 
Q80. What are the probable reasons for adoption of new rules by the Chinese government regarding 
coming of Western Schools in China? 
(a) International students in China have suddenly increased manifold  
(b) Chinese government endorsees to attract the International schools to invest in schooling infrastructure 
in China  
(c) Most of the international schools only pick the intelligent students  
(d) Most of the international organizations do not invest in Chinese schooling system  
(e) None of the given options is true 
 
 
Q81. Which of the following is/ are the reasons for parents in China to prefer international schools for their 
children? 
(I) The syllabus in Chinese schools in complex and therefore should be 
avoided.  
(II) There is lack of local teachers within Chinese schools 
(III) International schools open up more opportunities for the students 
to admissions to foreign universities and better jobs.  
(a) Only (III) 
(b) Both (II) & (III) 
(c)  Only (II) 
(d) All (I), (II), (III) 
(e) None of these 
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IBPS PO PRE 2019 Memory Based Set-1 (English) (Questions) 
 
Directions (71-75): In each of the questions given below five words are given in bold. These five 
words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with 
the correct combination of words that should interchange with each other in order to make the 
sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that 
replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it then select option (e) as your choice. 
 
Q71. The (A) academician did a (B) commendable job in (C) highlighting the (D)dangers of the so called 
lethal weapon (E)systems. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q72. Skills are a (A) asset (B) vital in today’s globalised economy where (C) threat jobs are under (D) 
unskilled of (E) automation. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (A) - (B) and (C) and (D) 
(d) (B) – (E)  
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q73. (A) corruption employees (B) facing criminal or (C) government cases are under a (D)scanner of 
the Modi (E) administration.  
(a) (D) – (E) 
(b) (A) – (C) 
(c) (A) - (B) and (C) and (D) 
(d) (B) – (E)  
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q74. If the (A) obliged are (B) alternative, the (C) authorities are (D) flights to provide compensation or 
an (E) cancelled. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q75. The revenue (A)department has asked customs (B)officials to 
ensure strict (C)implementation of (D) import on (E) prohibition of e-
cigarettes. 
(a) (A) – (E)  
(b) (D) – (E) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
   
  
 
Directions (76-81): Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words 
are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions.  
A golden age for Western schools in China may be coming to an end in the face of a new government 
clampdown. China has been a happy hunting ground for Western schools in recent years, as a burgeoning 
middle class looks to equip their children with the qualifications to get into a Western university, as well 
as the skills to join a global workforce. The last five years has seen a 64% increase in the number of students 
enrolled in international schools in China, which now account for 372,000 children in 857 schools. 
But from next year, schools will have to select their students via a lottery, rather than being able to pick 
and choose from among the applicants. The crackdown has been prompted by fears that foreign-owned 
schools are poaching the brightest children, according to Richard Gaskell, director of international 
education analysts ISC Research. The move follows changes introduced last years requiring international 
schools to teach the Chinese curriculum alongside other national programs. 
There is a backlash against the rapid increase in international schools in China, where it’s perceived that 
they have been simply creaming off the best students. International schools should put expansion plans on 
hold until the full effect of the changes becomes apparent next spring, he told the Headmasters’ and 
Headmistresses’ Conference of leading fee-paying schools in the U.K. 
The international schools market has exploded in China in recent years, after the authorities relaxed 
regulations Chinese children attending foreign-owned schools. Until then, international schools almost 
entirely served the children of foreign nationals, but opening them up to Chinese children revealed a 
massive and previously untapped demand. 
For the growing Chinese middle class, the schools provided a more reliable route that Chinese national 
schools for getting into highly-regarded universities in the West, particularly those in the U.S. and U.K. 
These students, in turn, represent a lucrative source of income, for both the schools themselves and for 
Western universities. The annual fee for a leading international school is around 280,000 yuan, or $39,000. 
China is the largest source of international students at U.K. universities, _________________ for more than one 
in five at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Some of the most prestigious private schools have sought 
to capitalise on their brand by opening branches in China in recent years.  A record 14 British international 
schools have opened or are due to open in China this year, including outposts of the King’s School, 
Canterbury, and Shrewsbury School, which counts Charles Darwin among its alumni. 
But despite the increased scrutiny, there are still opportunities for international schools to open in China, 
given the "massive demand" among Chinese families. There is a deep desire amongst the wealthy, middle 
class and young Chinese parents for a Western style of education. Parents want an international education 
but also want their children to retain their culture and identity, he added, as well as excellent exam results 
and "places at the top universities." 
 
Q76. Which of the following statements is not true as per the information given in the passage above? 
(I) Many international universities are cancelling their plans to build universities in China owing to 
increasing restriction by Chinese government.  
(II) Although there is huge demand for UK universities in China, the number of UK universities is coming 
down.  
(III) Parents want their children to be more inclined towards the Western education for stronger workforce 
instead of retaining their culture and identity. 
(a) Only A 
(b) Both A & C 
(c) All A, B, C 
(d) Both B & C 
(e) Only C 
   
  
 
Q77. Which of the following words means the SAME as RELAXED, as highlighted in the passage? 
(a) associated  
(b) reached  
(c) dressed 
(d) eased 
(e) stressed 
 
Q78. Which of the following words can fit in “____________”, as given in the passage? 
(a) intertwining  
(b) briefing  
(c) accounting 
(d) spending  
(e) bettering 
 
Q79. Which of the following phrases can replace the phrase “in the face of”, as given in the passage? 
(a) because of  
(b) against of  
(c) in lieu of 
(d) emerging  
(e) in terms of  
 
Q80. What are the probable reasons for adoption of new rules by the Chinese government regarding 
coming of Western Schools in China? 
(a) International students in China have suddenly increased manifold  
(b) Chinese government endorsees to attract the International schools to invest in schooling infrastructure 
in China  
(c) Most of the international schools only pick the intelligent students  
(d) Most of the international organizations do not invest in Chinese schooling system  
(e) None of the given options is true 
 
 
Q81. Which of the following is/ are the reasons for parents in China to prefer international schools for their 
children? 
(I) The syllabus in Chinese schools in complex and therefore should be 
avoided.  
(II) There is lack of local teachers within Chinese schools 
(III) International schools open up more opportunities for the students 
to admissions to foreign universities and better jobs.  
(a) Only (III) 
(b) Both (II) & (III) 
(c)  Only (II) 
(d) All (I), (II), (III) 
(e) None of these 
   
  
 
Directions (82-83): In the following question a sentence is given following with three words. Choose 
among the following words which reflect its meaning in the sentence correctly.  
 
Q82. The minister was __________________ by the authorities for not paying the taxes. 
(A) Hounded 
(B) Moved 
(C) Pursued 
(a)Only (A)  
(b)Only (B) 
(c)Only (C) 
(d)Only (A) and (B) 
(e)Only (A) and (C) 
 
Q83. Police said the case ____________ huge amounts of public money which have been diverted fraudulently 
and that interrogation is needed to track the funds. 
(A) hours 
(B) involves 
(C) conduct 
(a)Only (A)  
(b)Only (B) 
(c)Only (C) 
(d)Only (A) and (B) 
(e)All (A), (B) and (C) 
Directions (84-89): In the following questions each sentence is divided in five parts.  Read each 
sentence to find out if there is any error in any of the parts . The error, if any will be in one part of 
the sentence. The number of that part is the answer if there is no error, the answer is (e). 
 
Q84. The farmer finds (A)/ it difficult to find (B)/ buyers to sell their (C)/ fresh organic produce (D). 
(a) (A) 
(b) (B)  
(c) (C) 
(d) (D) 
(e) No error 
 
Q85. It were not Mr. Kejriwal’s fault (A) /that the BJP Mayors are “incompetent” (B)/ and “corrupt” that 
they were not (C)/ invited, said Sanjay Singh (D). 
(a) (A) 
(b) (B)  
(c) (C) 
(d) (D) 
(e) No error 
 
Q86. The Supreme Court says Canadian (A)/judges has been too soft on (B)/ punishment for 30 years in 
giving (C)/offenders the lowest possible sentence (D)/.  
(a) (A) 
(b) (B)  
(c) (C) 
(d) (D) 
(e) No error 
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IBPS PO PRE 2019 Memory Based Set-1 (English) (Questions) 
 
Directions (71-75): In each of the questions given below five words are given in bold. These five 
words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with 
the correct combination of words that should interchange with each other in order to make the 
sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that 
replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it then select option (e) as your choice. 
 
Q71. The (A) academician did a (B) commendable job in (C) highlighting the (D)dangers of the so called 
lethal weapon (E)systems. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q72. Skills are a (A) asset (B) vital in today’s globalised economy where (C) threat jobs are under (D) 
unskilled of (E) automation. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (A) - (B) and (C) and (D) 
(d) (B) – (E)  
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q73. (A) corruption employees (B) facing criminal or (C) government cases are under a (D)scanner of 
the Modi (E) administration.  
(a) (D) – (E) 
(b) (A) – (C) 
(c) (A) - (B) and (C) and (D) 
(d) (B) – (E)  
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q74. If the (A) obliged are (B) alternative, the (C) authorities are (D) flights to provide compensation or 
an (E) cancelled. 
(a) (A) – (E) 
(b) (B) – (C) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
 
Q75. The revenue (A)department has asked customs (B)officials to 
ensure strict (C)implementation of (D) import on (E) prohibition of e-
cigarettes. 
(a) (A) – (E)  
(b) (D) – (E) 
(c) (B) – (E) 
(d) (A) - (D) and (B) and (E) 
(e) No interchange required 
   
  
 
Directions (76-81): Read the following passage and answer the following questions. Some words 
are highlighted to help you answer some of the questions.  
A golden age for Western schools in China may be coming to an end in the face of a new government 
clampdown. China has been a happy hunting ground for Western schools in recent years, as a burgeoning 
middle class looks to equip their children with the qualifications to get into a Western university, as well 
as the skills to join a global workforce. The last five years has seen a 64% increase in the number of students 
enrolled in international schools in China, which now account for 372,000 children in 857 schools. 
But from next year, schools will have to select their students via a lottery, rather than being able to pick 
and choose from among the applicants. The crackdown has been prompted by fears that foreign-owned 
schools are poaching the brightest children, according to Richard Gaskell, director of international 
education analysts ISC Research. The move follows changes introduced last years requiring international 
schools to teach the Chinese curriculum alongside other national programs. 
There is a backlash against the rapid increase in international schools in China, where it’s perceived that 
they have been simply creaming off the best students. International schools should put expansion plans on 
hold until the full effect of the changes becomes apparent next spring, he told the Headmasters’ and 
Headmistresses’ Conference of leading fee-paying schools in the U.K. 
The international schools market has exploded in China in recent years, after the authorities relaxed 
regulations Chinese children attending foreign-owned schools. Until then, international schools almost 
entirely served the children of foreign nationals, but opening them up to Chinese children revealed a 
massive and previously untapped demand. 
For the growing Chinese middle class, the schools provided a more reliable route that Chinese national 
schools for getting into highly-regarded universities in the West, particularly those in the U.S. and U.K. 
These students, in turn, represent a lucrative source of income, for both the schools themselves and for 
Western universities. The annual fee for a leading international school is around 280,000 yuan, or $39,000. 
China is the largest source of international students at U.K. universities, _________________ for more than one 
in five at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Some of the most prestigious private schools have sought 
to capitalise on their brand by opening branches in China in recent years.  A record 14 British international 
schools have opened or are due to open in China this year, including outposts of the King’s School, 
Canterbury, and Shrewsbury School, which counts Charles Darwin among its alumni. 
But despite the increased scrutiny, there are still opportunities for international schools to open in China, 
given the "massive demand" among Chinese families. There is a deep desire amongst the wealthy, middle 
class and young Chinese parents for a Western style of education. Parents want an international education 
but also want their children to retain their culture and identity, he added, as well as excellent exam results 
and "places at the top universities." 
 
Q76. Which of the following statements is not true as per the information given in the passage above? 
(I) Many international universities are cancelling their plans to build universities in China owing to 
increasing restriction by Chinese government.  
(II) Although there is huge demand for UK universities in China, the number of UK universities is coming 
down.  
(III) Parents want their children to be more inclined towards the Western education for stronger workforce 
instead of retaining their culture and identity. 
(a) Only A 
(b) Both A & C 
(c) All A, B, C 
(d) Both B & C 
(e) Only C 
   
  
 
Q77. Which of the following words means the SAME as RELAXED, as highlighted in the passage? 
(a) associated  
(b) reached  
(c) dressed 
(d) eased 
(e) stressed 
 
Q78. Which of the following words can fit in “____________”, as given in the passage? 
(a) intertwining  
(b) briefing  
(c) accounting 
(d) spending  
(e) bettering 
 
Q79. Which of the following phrases can replace the phrase “in the face of”, as given in the passage? 
(a) because of  
(b) against of  
(c) in lieu of 
(d) emerging  
(e) in terms of  
 
Q80. What are the probable reasons for adoption of new rules by the Chinese government regarding 
coming of Western Schools in China? 
(a) International students in China have suddenly increased manifold  
(b) Chinese government endorsees to attract the International schools to invest in schooling infrastructure 
in China  
(c) Most of the international schools only pick the intelligent students  
(d) Most of the international organizations do not invest in Chinese schooling system  
(e) None of the given options is true 
 
 
Q81. Which of the following is/ are the reasons for parents in China to prefer international schools for their 
children? 
(I) The syllabus in Chinese schools in complex and therefore should be 
avoided.  
(II) There is lack of local teachers within Chinese schools 
(III) International schools open up more opportunities for the students 
to admissions to foreign universities and better jobs.  
(a) Only (III) 
(b) Both (II) & (III) 
(c)  Only (II) 
(d) All (I), (II), (III) 
(e) None of these 
   
  
 
Directions (82-83): In the following question a sentence is given following with three words. Choose 
among the following words which reflect its meaning in the sentence correctly.  
 
Q82. The minister was __________________ by the authorities for not paying the taxes. 
(A) Hounded 
(B) Moved 
(C) Pursued 
(a)Only (A)  
(b)Only (B) 
(c)Only (C) 
(d)Only (A) and (B) 
(e)Only (A) and (C) 
 
Q83. Police said the case ____________ huge amounts of public money which have been diverted fraudulently 
and that interrogation is needed to track the funds. 
(A) hours 
(B) involves 
(C) conduct 
(a)Only (A)  
(b)Only (B) 
(c)Only (C) 
(d)Only (A) and (B) 
(e)All (A), (B) and (C) 
Directions (84-89): In the following questions each sentence is divided in five parts.  Read each 
sentence to find out if there is any error in any of the parts . The error, if any will be in one part of 
the sentence. The number of that part is the answer if there is no error, the answer is (e). 
 
Q84. The farmer finds (A)/ it difficult to find (B)/ buyers to sell their (C)/ fresh organic produce (D). 
(a) (A) 
(b) (B)  
(c) (C) 
(d) (D) 
(e) No error 
 
Q85. It were not Mr. Kejriwal’s fault (A) /that the BJP Mayors are “incompetent” (B)/ and “corrupt” that 
they were not (C)/ invited, said Sanjay Singh (D). 
(a) (A) 
(b) (B)  
(c) (C) 
(d) (D) 
(e) No error 
 
Q86. The Supreme Court says Canadian (A)/judges has been too soft on (B)/ punishment for 30 years in 
giving (C)/offenders the lowest possible sentence (D)/.  
(a) (A) 
(b) (B)  
(c) (C) 
(d) (D) 
(e) No error 
   
  
 
Q87. The government is (A)/ expected to issue a statement (B) /regarding the investigation (C)/ to the 
press (D). 
(a) (A) 
(b) (B)  
(c) (C) 
(d) (D) 
(e) No error 
 
Q88. The company, Maruti Suzuki, (A) / has been producing ten million (B) / units since it was (C)/ 
established in 1982 (D). 
(a) (A) 
(b) (B)  
(c) (C) 
(d) (D) 
(e) No error 
 
Q89. Under no circumstances (A)/you would be allowed to remain (B)/ out of home after ten o’clock , 
(C)/said Radhika to her son (D). 
(a) (A) 
(b) (B)  
(c) (C) 
(d) (D) 
(e) No error 
Directions (90-94): In the following questions five sentences are given with a phrase highlighted. 
These phrases may or may not be correct. Following the sentences are four phrases, from which 
one phrase will replace the incorrect phrase. The number of that correct phrase will be your 
answer. If the phrase is correct then option (e) i.e. “No replacement required” will be your answer. 
 
Q90. Although of the praise, Mr. Trump never formally nominated Mr. McAleenan to run the agency. 
(a) Despite of the praise 
(b) Whether the praise 
(c) Despite the praise 
(d) Although the praised 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q91. Yesterday, ahead of Diwali, the Union government announce the 
Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc) equivalent to 30 days of 
emoluments for the accounting year 2018-19. 
(a) government announces the 
(b) government have announced the 
(c) government  announced the 
(d) government is announced the 
(e) No replacement required