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S1. Ans.(d) 
Sol. “A large number of” is a plural noun, thus, it follows plural verb. Hence, “contributes” must be 
replaced with “contribute”. Note, “the number of” is a singular noun. 
 
S2. Ans.(d) 
Sol. In part D, “clear” must be replaced with “clarity”. Here noun form of the word should be used 
thus clarity is the right choice. 
 
S3. Ans.(a) 
Sol. Here in “was” must be replaced with “were”. In unreal conditions, i.e., the sentence that doesn’t 
reflect reality if clause should be used, and if the verb in the if clause is “to be,” use “were,” even if the 
subject of the clause is a third person singular subject (i.e., he, she, it). This will be followed by auxiliary 
verb such as “would” in the second part of the hypothetical portion. 
 
S4. Ans.(b) 
Sol. “jury” is a collective noun, thus followed by a singular verb. Hence, “have” must be replaced with 
“has”. 
 
S5. Ans.(b) 
Sol. “to” should not be used in this case as had better, had rather, had as soon ... as .....had sooner etc. 
are followed by Bare Infinitive. 
 
S6. Ans.(c) 
Sol. “latter” should be replaced with “later”. Later, latest refer to time, latter and last refer to position. 
 
S7. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of 
a black hole. Further, sentence (B) will be followed by sentence (D) 
as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be 
followed by sentence (A) as it further describes the second feature 
of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence 
(A) will be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of 
space telescope with special tools to see these black holes. 
Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would 
be “CBDAE”. 
 
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S1. Ans.(d) 
Sol. “A large number of” is a plural noun, thus, it follows plural verb. Hence, “contributes” must be 
replaced with “contribute”. Note, “the number of” is a singular noun. 
 
S2. Ans.(d) 
Sol. In part D, “clear” must be replaced with “clarity”. Here noun form of the word should be used 
thus clarity is the right choice. 
 
S3. Ans.(a) 
Sol. Here in “was” must be replaced with “were”. In unreal conditions, i.e., the sentence that doesn’t 
reflect reality if clause should be used, and if the verb in the if clause is “to be,” use “were,” even if the 
subject of the clause is a third person singular subject (i.e., he, she, it). This will be followed by auxiliary 
verb such as “would” in the second part of the hypothetical portion. 
 
S4. Ans.(b) 
Sol. “jury” is a collective noun, thus followed by a singular verb. Hence, “have” must be replaced with 
“has”. 
 
S5. Ans.(b) 
Sol. “to” should not be used in this case as had better, had rather, had as soon ... as .....had sooner etc. 
are followed by Bare Infinitive. 
 
S6. Ans.(c) 
Sol. “latter” should be replaced with “later”. Later, latest refer to time, latter and last refer to position. 
 
S7. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of 
a black hole. Further, sentence (B) will be followed by sentence (D) 
as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be 
followed by sentence (A) as it further describes the second feature 
of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence 
(A) will be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of 
space telescope with special tools to see these black holes. 
Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would 
be “CBDAE”. 
 
   
  
 
S8. Ans.(d) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S9. Ans.(c) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S10. Ans.(c) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S11. Ans.(a) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S12. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Among the given statements, only option (b) is correct with reference to the context of the given 
question. While the rest of the statements are incorrect as the major objective to undertake the 
socialization process in orientation programs is to help the new employee adjust to his or her new 
surroundings. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.  
Refer to the eighth line of the first paragraph, “Orientation programs start off the socialization process 
and help the new employee fit into his or her new surroundings.” 
 
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S1. Ans.(d) 
Sol. “A large number of” is a plural noun, thus, it follows plural verb. Hence, “contributes” must be 
replaced with “contribute”. Note, “the number of” is a singular noun. 
 
S2. Ans.(d) 
Sol. In part D, “clear” must be replaced with “clarity”. Here noun form of the word should be used 
thus clarity is the right choice. 
 
S3. Ans.(a) 
Sol. Here in “was” must be replaced with “were”. In unreal conditions, i.e., the sentence that doesn’t 
reflect reality if clause should be used, and if the verb in the if clause is “to be,” use “were,” even if the 
subject of the clause is a third person singular subject (i.e., he, she, it). This will be followed by auxiliary 
verb such as “would” in the second part of the hypothetical portion. 
 
S4. Ans.(b) 
Sol. “jury” is a collective noun, thus followed by a singular verb. Hence, “have” must be replaced with 
“has”. 
 
S5. Ans.(b) 
Sol. “to” should not be used in this case as had better, had rather, had as soon ... as .....had sooner etc. 
are followed by Bare Infinitive. 
 
S6. Ans.(c) 
Sol. “latter” should be replaced with “later”. Later, latest refer to time, latter and last refer to position. 
 
S7. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of 
a black hole. Further, sentence (B) will be followed by sentence (D) 
as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be 
followed by sentence (A) as it further describes the second feature 
of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence 
(A) will be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of 
space telescope with special tools to see these black holes. 
Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would 
be “CBDAE”. 
 
   
  
 
S8. Ans.(d) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S9. Ans.(c) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S10. Ans.(c) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S11. Ans.(a) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S12. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Among the given statements, only option (b) is correct with reference to the context of the given 
question. While the rest of the statements are incorrect as the major objective to undertake the 
socialization process in orientation programs is to help the new employee adjust to his or her new 
surroundings. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.  
Refer to the eighth line of the first paragraph, “Orientation programs start off the socialization process 
and help the new employee fit into his or her new surroundings.” 
 
   
  
 
S13. Ans.(e) 
Sol. Among the given statements, both (a) and (c) are correct with reference to the context of the given 
question. While statement (b) is completely incorrect. Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice. 
Refer to the last lines of the first paragraph, “New employee orientation programs occur during a 
period of high anxiety and stress while training takes place when these potentially harmful feelings 
have most likely been resolved. A great deal of time and money is spent every year socializing and 
technically training employees.” 
 
S14. Ans.(c) 
Sol. On reading the second paragraph thoroughly, we can infer that all of the given statements are 
correct based on the information provided. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.  
 
S15. Ans.(d) 
Sol. Among the given statements, only (a) and (b) are correct with reference to the context of the given 
question. While statement (c) is incoherent as it is not the primary objective behind the investment of 
time and money by most of the organizations. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice. 
Refer to the mid-lines of the second paragraph, “Assessing the training needs of new employees 
consumes time and money, but it sends the message that the organization is committed to the 
development of its employees, to giving them the right tools to perform and putting them in a position 
where they can succeed, all of which are recognized goals of new employee orientation programs.” 
 
S16. Ans.(d) 
Sol. The concerned sentence states that since technical skills training is intended to improve job-related 
skills and abilities, it seems reasonable that it should be intrinsically correlated to whether or not a new 
employee fits into his or her surroundings. Thus, we can infer that ‘analogy’ which means ‘a 
correspondence or partial similarity’ is the most appropriate word to fill in the given blank. Hence, 
option (d) is the right answer choice.  
(a) confiscation- the action of taking or seizing someone's property with authority; seizure. 
(b) requisition- demand the use or supply of (something) by official order. 
(c) distraint- the seizure of someone's property in order to obtain payment of money owed. 
(e) amusement- the state or experience of finding something funny. 
 
S17. Ans.(e) 
Sol. All of the given statements are completely correct based on the information provided in the given 
passage. Thus, there is no incorrect statement given in the options. Hence, option (e) is the right answer 
choice. 
Refer to the last lines of the third paragraph, “Japanese firms hire almost entirely at the entry-level. 
This is done so that the new arrival can be properly trained and socialized into the organization to be 
a good fit. The length of this process can vary from six months to three years, whereas in many western 
organizations a new employee merely completes the required HR paperwork and is then suddenly 
expected to execute the role for which he or she was hired.” 
 
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S1. Ans.(d) 
Sol. “A large number of” is a plural noun, thus, it follows plural verb. Hence, “contributes” must be 
replaced with “contribute”. Note, “the number of” is a singular noun. 
 
S2. Ans.(d) 
Sol. In part D, “clear” must be replaced with “clarity”. Here noun form of the word should be used 
thus clarity is the right choice. 
 
S3. Ans.(a) 
Sol. Here in “was” must be replaced with “were”. In unreal conditions, i.e., the sentence that doesn’t 
reflect reality if clause should be used, and if the verb in the if clause is “to be,” use “were,” even if the 
subject of the clause is a third person singular subject (i.e., he, she, it). This will be followed by auxiliary 
verb such as “would” in the second part of the hypothetical portion. 
 
S4. Ans.(b) 
Sol. “jury” is a collective noun, thus followed by a singular verb. Hence, “have” must be replaced with 
“has”. 
 
S5. Ans.(b) 
Sol. “to” should not be used in this case as had better, had rather, had as soon ... as .....had sooner etc. 
are followed by Bare Infinitive. 
 
S6. Ans.(c) 
Sol. “latter” should be replaced with “later”. Later, latest refer to time, latter and last refer to position. 
 
S7. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of 
a black hole. Further, sentence (B) will be followed by sentence (D) 
as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be 
followed by sentence (A) as it further describes the second feature 
of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence 
(A) will be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of 
space telescope with special tools to see these black holes. 
Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would 
be “CBDAE”. 
 
   
  
 
S8. Ans.(d) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S9. Ans.(c) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S10. Ans.(c) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S11. Ans.(a) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S12. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Among the given statements, only option (b) is correct with reference to the context of the given 
question. While the rest of the statements are incorrect as the major objective to undertake the 
socialization process in orientation programs is to help the new employee adjust to his or her new 
surroundings. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.  
Refer to the eighth line of the first paragraph, “Orientation programs start off the socialization process 
and help the new employee fit into his or her new surroundings.” 
 
   
  
 
S13. Ans.(e) 
Sol. Among the given statements, both (a) and (c) are correct with reference to the context of the given 
question. While statement (b) is completely incorrect. Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice. 
Refer to the last lines of the first paragraph, “New employee orientation programs occur during a 
period of high anxiety and stress while training takes place when these potentially harmful feelings 
have most likely been resolved. A great deal of time and money is spent every year socializing and 
technically training employees.” 
 
S14. Ans.(c) 
Sol. On reading the second paragraph thoroughly, we can infer that all of the given statements are 
correct based on the information provided. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.  
 
S15. Ans.(d) 
Sol. Among the given statements, only (a) and (b) are correct with reference to the context of the given 
question. While statement (c) is incoherent as it is not the primary objective behind the investment of 
time and money by most of the organizations. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice. 
Refer to the mid-lines of the second paragraph, “Assessing the training needs of new employees 
consumes time and money, but it sends the message that the organization is committed to the 
development of its employees, to giving them the right tools to perform and putting them in a position 
where they can succeed, all of which are recognized goals of new employee orientation programs.” 
 
S16. Ans.(d) 
Sol. The concerned sentence states that since technical skills training is intended to improve job-related 
skills and abilities, it seems reasonable that it should be intrinsically correlated to whether or not a new 
employee fits into his or her surroundings. Thus, we can infer that ‘analogy’ which means ‘a 
correspondence or partial similarity’ is the most appropriate word to fill in the given blank. Hence, 
option (d) is the right answer choice.  
(a) confiscation- the action of taking or seizing someone's property with authority; seizure. 
(b) requisition- demand the use or supply of (something) by official order. 
(c) distraint- the seizure of someone's property in order to obtain payment of money owed. 
(e) amusement- the state or experience of finding something funny. 
 
S17. Ans.(e) 
Sol. All of the given statements are completely correct based on the information provided in the given 
passage. Thus, there is no incorrect statement given in the options. Hence, option (e) is the right answer 
choice. 
Refer to the last lines of the third paragraph, “Japanese firms hire almost entirely at the entry-level. 
This is done so that the new arrival can be properly trained and socialized into the organization to be 
a good fit. The length of this process can vary from six months to three years, whereas in many western 
organizations a new employee merely completes the required HR paperwork and is then suddenly 
expected to execute the role for which he or she was hired.” 
 
   
  
 
S18. Ans.(d) 
Sol. Among the given words, ‘chipper’ is the most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word. The 
word ‘stale’ means ‘no longer new and interesting’. While ‘chipper’ means ‘cheerful and lively’. Hence, 
option (d) is the right answer choice.  
(a) noxious- harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. 
(b) virulent- (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects. 
(c) rancid- highly unpleasant; repugnant. 
 
S19. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Among the given options, ‘execute’ is the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word and 
is closely relevant to the meaning of the concerned sentence. The word ‘run’ in the given sentence 
means ‘be in or cause to be in operation; function or cause to function’. Hence, option (b) is the right 
answer choice.  
(a) hasten- be quick to do something. 
(b) execute- put (a plan, order, or course of action) into effect. 
(c) cascade- pass (something) on to a succession of others. 
(d) expedite- make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly. 
 
S20. Ans.(a) 
Sol. Here, “enviroments” should be replaced with “environment”. 
 
S21. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Here, “brech” must be replaced with “breach”. “Breach” means “an act that breaks an agreement, 
a law, etc.” 
 
S22. Ans.(a) 
Sol. “stending” must be replaced with “standing” 
 
S23. Ans.(d) 
Sol. “attandance” must be replaced with “attendance”. 
 
S24. Ans.(e) 
Sol. All words are correct, hence required no change. 
 
S25. Ans.(a) 
Sol. “suts” must be replaced with “suits”. 
 
S26. Ans.(c) 
Sol. The correct arrangement for the given sentence will be BDAC. Therefore the sentence will be” 
When the Right to Education Act was promulgated over a decade ago, it seemed like a breakthrough.” 
 
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S1. Ans.(d) 
Sol. “A large number of” is a plural noun, thus, it follows plural verb. Hence, “contributes” must be 
replaced with “contribute”. Note, “the number of” is a singular noun. 
 
S2. Ans.(d) 
Sol. In part D, “clear” must be replaced with “clarity”. Here noun form of the word should be used 
thus clarity is the right choice. 
 
S3. Ans.(a) 
Sol. Here in “was” must be replaced with “were”. In unreal conditions, i.e., the sentence that doesn’t 
reflect reality if clause should be used, and if the verb in the if clause is “to be,” use “were,” even if the 
subject of the clause is a third person singular subject (i.e., he, she, it). This will be followed by auxiliary 
verb such as “would” in the second part of the hypothetical portion. 
 
S4. Ans.(b) 
Sol. “jury” is a collective noun, thus followed by a singular verb. Hence, “have” must be replaced with 
“has”. 
 
S5. Ans.(b) 
Sol. “to” should not be used in this case as had better, had rather, had as soon ... as .....had sooner etc. 
are followed by Bare Infinitive. 
 
S6. Ans.(c) 
Sol. “latter” should be replaced with “later”. Later, latest refer to time, latter and last refer to position. 
 
S7. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of 
a black hole. Further, sentence (B) will be followed by sentence (D) 
as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be 
followed by sentence (A) as it further describes the second feature 
of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence 
(A) will be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of 
space telescope with special tools to see these black holes. 
Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would 
be “CBDAE”. 
 
   
  
 
S8. Ans.(d) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S9. Ans.(c) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S10. Ans.(c) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S11. Ans.(a) 
Sol. Sentence (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best presents the theme of the paragraph which 
is a black hole. The next sentence is (B) as it mentions the feature of a black hole. Further, sentence (B) 
will be followed by sentence (D) as it further describes when this compression happens which is 
mentioned in the sentence (B) as well. Now, sentence (D) will be followed by sentence (A) as it further 
describes the second feature of the black hole that no light can come out of it. Further, sentence (A) will 
be followed by sentence (E) as it describes the usage of space telescope with special tools to see these 
black holes. Therefore, the correct rearrangement of the given sentences would be “CBDAE”. 
 
S12. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Among the given statements, only option (b) is correct with reference to the context of the given 
question. While the rest of the statements are incorrect as the major objective to undertake the 
socialization process in orientation programs is to help the new employee adjust to his or her new 
surroundings. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.  
Refer to the eighth line of the first paragraph, “Orientation programs start off the socialization process 
and help the new employee fit into his or her new surroundings.” 
 
   
  
 
S13. Ans.(e) 
Sol. Among the given statements, both (a) and (c) are correct with reference to the context of the given 
question. While statement (b) is completely incorrect. Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice. 
Refer to the last lines of the first paragraph, “New employee orientation programs occur during a 
period of high anxiety and stress while training takes place when these potentially harmful feelings 
have most likely been resolved. A great deal of time and money is spent every year socializing and 
technically training employees.” 
 
S14. Ans.(c) 
Sol. On reading the second paragraph thoroughly, we can infer that all of the given statements are 
correct based on the information provided. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.  
 
S15. Ans.(d) 
Sol. Among the given statements, only (a) and (b) are correct with reference to the context of the given 
question. While statement (c) is incoherent as it is not the primary objective behind the investment of 
time and money by most of the organizations. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice. 
Refer to the mid-lines of the second paragraph, “Assessing the training needs of new employees 
consumes time and money, but it sends the message that the organization is committed to the 
development of its employees, to giving them the right tools to perform and putting them in a position 
where they can succeed, all of which are recognized goals of new employee orientation programs.” 
 
S16. Ans.(d) 
Sol. The concerned sentence states that since technical skills training is intended to improve job-related 
skills and abilities, it seems reasonable that it should be intrinsically correlated to whether or not a new 
employee fits into his or her surroundings. Thus, we can infer that ‘analogy’ which means ‘a 
correspondence or partial similarity’ is the most appropriate word to fill in the given blank. Hence, 
option (d) is the right answer choice.  
(a) confiscation- the action of taking or seizing someone's property with authority; seizure. 
(b) requisition- demand the use or supply of (something) by official order. 
(c) distraint- the seizure of someone's property in order to obtain payment of money owed. 
(e) amusement- the state or experience of finding something funny. 
 
S17. Ans.(e) 
Sol. All of the given statements are completely correct based on the information provided in the given 
passage. Thus, there is no incorrect statement given in the options. Hence, option (e) is the right answer 
choice. 
Refer to the last lines of the third paragraph, “Japanese firms hire almost entirely at the entry-level. 
This is done so that the new arrival can be properly trained and socialized into the organization to be 
a good fit. The length of this process can vary from six months to three years, whereas in many western 
organizations a new employee merely completes the required HR paperwork and is then suddenly 
expected to execute the role for which he or she was hired.” 
 
   
  
 
S18. Ans.(d) 
Sol. Among the given words, ‘chipper’ is the most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word. The 
word ‘stale’ means ‘no longer new and interesting’. While ‘chipper’ means ‘cheerful and lively’. Hence, 
option (d) is the right answer choice.  
(a) noxious- harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. 
(b) virulent- (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects. 
(c) rancid- highly unpleasant; repugnant. 
 
S19. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Among the given options, ‘execute’ is the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word and 
is closely relevant to the meaning of the concerned sentence. The word ‘run’ in the given sentence 
means ‘be in or cause to be in operation; function or cause to function’. Hence, option (b) is the right 
answer choice.  
(a) hasten- be quick to do something. 
(b) execute- put (a plan, order, or course of action) into effect. 
(c) cascade- pass (something) on to a succession of others. 
(d) expedite- make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly. 
 
S20. Ans.(a) 
Sol. Here, “enviroments” should be replaced with “environment”. 
 
S21. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Here, “brech” must be replaced with “breach”. “Breach” means “an act that breaks an agreement, 
a law, etc.” 
 
S22. Ans.(a) 
Sol. “stending” must be replaced with “standing” 
 
S23. Ans.(d) 
Sol. “attandance” must be replaced with “attendance”. 
 
S24. Ans.(e) 
Sol. All words are correct, hence required no change. 
 
S25. Ans.(a) 
Sol. “suts” must be replaced with “suits”. 
 
S26. Ans.(c) 
Sol. The correct arrangement for the given sentence will be BDAC. Therefore the sentence will be” 
When the Right to Education Act was promulgated over a decade ago, it seemed like a breakthrough.” 
 
   
  
 
S27. Ans.(d) 
Sol. The correct arrangement for the given sentence will be DACB. Therefore the sentence will be” 
Agriculture is a sector that today demands even greater efficiency thus it relies on the use of agriculture 
technologies.” 
 
S28. Ans.(d) 
Sol. The correct arrangement for the given sentence will be ACBD. Therefore the sentence will be” 
Monitoring of student behavior often extends beyond schoolwork and normal school hours. 
 
S29. Ans.(a) 
Sol. The correct arrangement for the given sentence will be DCBA. Therefore the sentence will be” 
Researchers and philosophers have explored in great detail the emotional dramas of love and family.” 
 
S30. Ans.(b) 
Sol. The correct arrangement for the given sentence will be BDAC. Therefore the sentence will be” 
Poverty is said to exist when people lack the means to satisfy their basic needs.” 
 
S31. Ans.(b) 
Sol. 
 
 
S32. Ans.(d) 
Sol. 
  
 
S33. Ans.(e) 
Sol.