SBI PO 2025: Prelims Memory Based Paper (4 Aug, Shift 1)

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Directions (1-6): In the following passage, there are 
blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For 
each blank, five options are given. Choose the most 
appropriate word from the options that fits the blank 
appropriately. 
The controlled use of fire represents one of humanity's most 
______ (A) technological breakthroughs. Anthropologists 
believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by 
lightning strikes or volcanic activity. This accidental 
discovery eventually led to the ______ (C) of techniques for 
creating and maintaining flames. 
Early humans likely noticed how wildfires ______ (D) their 
environment, both frightening and fascinating them. The 
first intentional use of fire for warmth and protection 
marked a ______ (E) moment in human evolution. Over 
millennia, our ancestors developed increasingly 
sophisticated methods to ______ (F) this powerful element, 
fundamentally changing the course of civilization. 
 
Q1. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(A). 
(a) trivial 
(b) seminal 
(c) negligible 
(d) redundant 
(e) derivative 
 
Q2. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(B). 
(a) extinguished 
(b) harnessed 
(c) squandered 
(d) circumvented 
(e) deprecated 
 
Q3. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(C). 
(a) dissolution 
(b) revocation 
(c) culmination 
(d) prohibition 
(e) inception 
 
Q4. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(D). 
(a) pacified 
(b) transmute 
(c) stabilized 
(d) sterilized 
(e) obliterated 
 
Q5. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(E). 
(a) perfunctory 
(b) pivotal 
(c) arbitrary 
(d) nominal 
(e) sporadic 
 
Q6. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(F). 
(a) manipulate 
(b) suppress 
(c) relinquish 
(d) contaminate 
(e) dismantle 
 
Q7. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
Neither the supervisor nor the workers (A)/ has received 
(B)/ the updated safety manuals (C)/ from the 
administration yet. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q8. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
Had she studied (A)/ more attentively, she (B)/ will have 
cleared (C)/ the entrance test. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q9. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
The manager insisted (A)/ that the reports be submitted 
(B)/ before noon, as punctuality (C)/ was something he 
considered to be. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
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Directions (1-6): In the following passage, there are 
blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For 
each blank, five options are given. Choose the most 
appropriate word from the options that fits the blank 
appropriately. 
The controlled use of fire represents one of humanity's most 
______ (A) technological breakthroughs. Anthropologists 
believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by 
lightning strikes or volcanic activity. This accidental 
discovery eventually led to the ______ (C) of techniques for 
creating and maintaining flames. 
Early humans likely noticed how wildfires ______ (D) their 
environment, both frightening and fascinating them. The 
first intentional use of fire for warmth and protection 
marked a ______ (E) moment in human evolution. Over 
millennia, our ancestors developed increasingly 
sophisticated methods to ______ (F) this powerful element, 
fundamentally changing the course of civilization. 
 
Q1. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(A). 
(a) trivial 
(b) seminal 
(c) negligible 
(d) redundant 
(e) derivative 
 
Q2. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(B). 
(a) extinguished 
(b) harnessed 
(c) squandered 
(d) circumvented 
(e) deprecated 
 
Q3. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(C). 
(a) dissolution 
(b) revocation 
(c) culmination 
(d) prohibition 
(e) inception 
 
Q4. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(D). 
(a) pacified 
(b) transmute 
(c) stabilized 
(d) sterilized 
(e) obliterated 
 
Q5. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(E). 
(a) perfunctory 
(b) pivotal 
(c) arbitrary 
(d) nominal 
(e) sporadic 
 
Q6. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(F). 
(a) manipulate 
(b) suppress 
(c) relinquish 
(d) contaminate 
(e) dismantle 
 
Q7. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
Neither the supervisor nor the workers (A)/ has received 
(B)/ the updated safety manuals (C)/ from the 
administration yet. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q8. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
Had she studied (A)/ more attentively, she (B)/ will have 
cleared (C)/ the entrance test. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q9. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
The manager insisted (A)/ that the reports be submitted 
(B)/ before noon, as punctuality (C)/ was something he 
considered to be. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
 
 
                                                                               
 
Q10. The following sentence has been divided into 
parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part 
that contains the error. 
The officer was unaware (A)/ that his assistant had (B)/ 
already submitted the documents (C)/ before he reach the 
office. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q11. The following sentence has been divided into 
parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part 
that contains the error. 
He was neither interested in the opera (A)/ nor he wanted 
(B)/ to spend money (C)/ on the concert tickets. (D)/ No 
error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q12. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
Were she to disclose the truth, the entire committee 
would be in disarray. 
(a) If she discloses the truth 
(b) If she will disclose the truth 
(c) If she was to disclose the truth 
(d) If she had disclosed the truth 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q13. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
It is essential that every athlete completes their 
registration before the deadline. 
(a) completed their registration before the deadline 
(b) complete their registration before the deadline 
(c) completes his registration before the deadline 
(d) should be completing their registration before the 
deadline 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q14. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
He narrowly escaped to be arrested by the border guards 
while crossing the checkpoint. 
(a) being arrested by the border guards 
(b) to being arrested by the border guards 
(c) to have been arrested by the border guards 
(d) having arrested by the border guards 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q15. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
Despite initial resistance, the village elders eventually came 
round the proposal. 
(a) came across the proposal 
(b) came around to the proposal 
(c) came towards the proposal 
(d) came about the proposal 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Directions (16-23): Read the following passage and 
answer the given questions. 
The strength of a nation is often measured not only by its 
economic output but by the stability, resilience, and well-
being of its people. Economic growth stems from a 
combination of natural resources, infrastructure, 
governance, and, most critically, investments in human 
capital. Countries that prioritize education and healthcare 
lay the foundation for long-term prosperity. 
A glaring truth in today’s global economy is that wealth 
alone cannot secure sustainable growth. Natural resource-
rich nations may enjoy short-term revenue surges, but 
without strong institutions and a skilled, healthy workforce, 
such progress risks becoming fragile. Education equips 
individuals with the skills needed for innovation, 
adaptability, and competitiveness. Healthcare, in turn, 
ensures that citizens can contribute productively over the 
long term, reducing absenteeism and lowering the 
economic burden of disease. 
For example, some resource-dependent nations have taken 
steps to diversify their economies by ________________ revenue 
into schools, training centers, hospitals, and public health 
programs. Angola, in recent years, has made efforts to invest 
in education and healthcare to reduce its dependency on oil 
exports. By enhancing human capital, it aims to strengthen 
productivity and attract investment in sectors beyond its 
primary industries. While challenges remain, such 
measures show the potential for transforming short-term 
gains into lasting national strength. 
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Directions (1-6): In the following passage, there are 
blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For 
each blank, five options are given. Choose the most 
appropriate word from the options that fits the blank 
appropriately. 
The controlled use of fire represents one of humanity's most 
______ (A) technological breakthroughs. Anthropologists 
believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by 
lightning strikes or volcanic activity. This accidental 
discovery eventually led to the ______ (C) of techniques for 
creating and maintaining flames. 
Early humans likely noticed how wildfires ______ (D) their 
environment, both frightening and fascinating them. The 
first intentional use of fire for warmth and protection 
marked a ______ (E) moment in human evolution. Over 
millennia, our ancestors developed increasingly 
sophisticated methods to ______ (F) this powerful element, 
fundamentally changing the course of civilization. 
 
Q1. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(A). 
(a) trivial 
(b) seminal 
(c) negligible 
(d) redundant 
(e) derivative 
 
Q2. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(B). 
(a) extinguished 
(b) harnessed 
(c) squandered 
(d) circumvented 
(e) deprecated 
 
Q3. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(C). 
(a) dissolution 
(b) revocation 
(c) culmination 
(d) prohibition 
(e) inception 
 
Q4. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(D). 
(a) pacified 
(b) transmute 
(c) stabilized 
(d) sterilized 
(e) obliterated 
 
Q5. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(E). 
(a) perfunctory 
(b) pivotal 
(c) arbitrary 
(d) nominal 
(e) sporadic 
 
Q6. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(F). 
(a) manipulate 
(b) suppress 
(c) relinquish 
(d) contaminate 
(e) dismantle 
 
Q7. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
Neither the supervisor nor the workers (A)/ has received 
(B)/ the updated safety manuals (C)/ from the 
administration yet. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q8. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
Had she studied (A)/ more attentively, she (B)/ will have 
cleared (C)/ the entrance test. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q9. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
The manager insisted (A)/ that the reports be submitted 
(B)/ before noon, as punctuality (C)/ was something he 
considered to be. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
 
 
                                                                               
 
Q10. The following sentence has been divided into 
parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part 
that contains the error. 
The officer was unaware (A)/ that his assistant had (B)/ 
already submitted the documents (C)/ before he reach the 
office. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q11. The following sentence has been divided into 
parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part 
that contains the error. 
He was neither interested in the opera (A)/ nor he wanted 
(B)/ to spend money (C)/ on the concert tickets. (D)/ No 
error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q12. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
Were she to disclose the truth, the entire committee 
would be in disarray. 
(a) If she discloses the truth 
(b) If she will disclose the truth 
(c) If she was to disclose the truth 
(d) If she had disclosed the truth 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q13. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
It is essential that every athlete completes their 
registration before the deadline. 
(a) completed their registration before the deadline 
(b) complete their registration before the deadline 
(c) completes his registration before the deadline 
(d) should be completing their registration before the 
deadline 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q14. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
He narrowly escaped to be arrested by the border guards 
while crossing the checkpoint. 
(a) being arrested by the border guards 
(b) to being arrested by the border guards 
(c) to have been arrested by the border guards 
(d) having arrested by the border guards 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q15. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
Despite initial resistance, the village elders eventually came 
round the proposal. 
(a) came across the proposal 
(b) came around to the proposal 
(c) came towards the proposal 
(d) came about the proposal 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Directions (16-23): Read the following passage and 
answer the given questions. 
The strength of a nation is often measured not only by its 
economic output but by the stability, resilience, and well-
being of its people. Economic growth stems from a 
combination of natural resources, infrastructure, 
governance, and, most critically, investments in human 
capital. Countries that prioritize education and healthcare 
lay the foundation for long-term prosperity. 
A glaring truth in today’s global economy is that wealth 
alone cannot secure sustainable growth. Natural resource-
rich nations may enjoy short-term revenue surges, but 
without strong institutions and a skilled, healthy workforce, 
such progress risks becoming fragile. Education equips 
individuals with the skills needed for innovation, 
adaptability, and competitiveness. Healthcare, in turn, 
ensures that citizens can contribute productively over the 
long term, reducing absenteeism and lowering the 
economic burden of disease. 
For example, some resource-dependent nations have taken 
steps to diversify their economies by ________________ revenue 
into schools, training centers, hospitals, and public health 
programs. Angola, in recent years, has made efforts to invest 
in education and healthcare to reduce its dependency on oil 
exports. By enhancing human capital, it aims to strengthen 
productivity and attract investment in sectors beyond its 
primary industries. While challenges remain, such 
measures show the potential for transforming short-term 
gains into lasting national strength. 
 
 
                                                                               
 
However, the global economic environment remains 
uncertain. Trade disruptions, fluctuating commodity prices, 
and geopolitical tensions can stall development plans, even 
in countries with ambitious social investment strategies. A 
grim example is when external shocks force governments to 
cut back on essential public spending, undermining years of 
progress in education and health sectors. The capacity to 
withstand such shocks depends heavily on diversified 
economies and robust fiscal planning. 
National strength, therefore, is not built overnight. It 
requires consistent policies, transparent governance, and 
the vision to balance immediate economic needs with long-
term development goals. By fostering a population that is 
educated, healthy, and capable of innovation, nations can 
ensure resilience in the face of global uncertainty. 
In conclusion, economic growth flourishes when it rests on 
a solid social foundation. Investments in human capital—
through education and healthcare—are not only moral 
imperatives but strategic economic decisions. Whether 
resource-rich or resource-poor, nations that prioritize these 
areas strengthen their position in the world and secure 
prosperity for future generations. 
 
Q16. According to the passage, what is a key limitation of 
relying solely on natural resource wealth? 
(a) It encourages overproduction and causes consistent 
price hikes in international markets. 
(b) It results in the neglect of rural populations who rely on 
agriculture. 
(c) It provides short-term gains but fails to build 
institutional and human capital strength. 
(d) It reduces the need for governance reforms and hinders 
diplomatic relations. 
(e) It ensures that countries focus excessively on education 
and ignore industrial growth. 
 
Q17. Which of the following is a primary benefit of investing 
in healthcare, as described in the passage? 
(a) Reducing population size through better family planning 
and urban migration. 
(b) Ensuring long-term productivity by lowering disease 
burden and absenteeism. 
(c) Increasing competitiveness in manufacturing exports 
and international tourism. 
(d) Redirecting public funding from education to disease 
surveillance. 
(e) Achieving better diplomatic ties through global medical 
collaborations. 
 
Q18. Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to 
national strength as per the passage? 
(A) Investment in human capital such as education and 
healthcare. 
(B) Strong governance that ensures consistent and 
transparent policy-making. 
(C) High dependence on a single export-oriented sector for 
economic growth. 
(a) Only A  
(b) Both B and C 
(c) Only C 
(d) Both A and B 
(e) All A, B, C 
 
Q19. Identify the correct statements based on the passage: 
(A) Angola has been attempting to reduce dependence on oil 
by investing in people. 
(B) Global uncertainties make social investment in 
education and health risky and unwise. 
(C) Healthcare and education play both moral and economic 
roles in national development. 
(a) Only A 
(b) A and C 
(c) B and C 
(d) A and B 
(e) All A, B, C 
 
Q20. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word 
“glaring” as used in the passage. 
(a) Obvious 
(b) Hidden 
(c) Subtle 
(d) Dismissible 
(e) Moderate 
 
Q21. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word 
“stall” as used in the passage. 
(a) Delay 
(b) Promote 
(c) Encourage 
(d) Finalize 
(e) Guarantee 
 
Q22. Choose the most suitable word for the given filler. 
(a) hoarding 
(b) diverting 
(c) exhausting 
(d) concealing 
(e) channeling 
 
Q23. Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word 
“grim” as used in the passage. 
(a) Harsh 
(b) Bright 
(c) Serious 
(d) Gloomy 
(e) Bleak 
 
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Directions (1-6): In the following passage, there are 
blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For 
each blank, five options are given. Choose the most 
appropriate word from the options that fits the blank 
appropriately. 
The controlled use of fire represents one of humanity's most 
______ (A) technological breakthroughs. Anthropologists 
believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by 
lightning strikes or volcanic activity. This accidental 
discovery eventually led to the ______ (C) of techniques for 
creating and maintaining flames. 
Early humans likely noticed how wildfires ______ (D) their 
environment, both frightening and fascinating them. The 
first intentional use of fire for warmth and protection 
marked a ______ (E) moment in human evolution. Over 
millennia, our ancestors developed increasingly 
sophisticated methods to ______ (F) this powerful element, 
fundamentally changing the course of civilization. 
 
Q1. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(A). 
(a) trivial 
(b) seminal 
(c) negligible 
(d) redundant 
(e) derivative 
 
Q2. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(B). 
(a) extinguished 
(b) harnessed 
(c) squandered 
(d) circumvented 
(e) deprecated 
 
Q3. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(C). 
(a) dissolution 
(b) revocation 
(c) culmination 
(d) prohibition 
(e) inception 
 
Q4. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(D). 
(a) pacified 
(b) transmute 
(c) stabilized 
(d) sterilized 
(e) obliterated 
 
Q5. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(E). 
(a) perfunctory 
(b) pivotal 
(c) arbitrary 
(d) nominal 
(e) sporadic 
 
Q6. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(F). 
(a) manipulate 
(b) suppress 
(c) relinquish 
(d) contaminate 
(e) dismantle 
 
Q7. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
Neither the supervisor nor the workers (A)/ has received 
(B)/ the updated safety manuals (C)/ from the 
administration yet. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q8. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
Had she studied (A)/ more attentively, she (B)/ will have 
cleared (C)/ the entrance test. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q9. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
The manager insisted (A)/ that the reports be submitted 
(B)/ before noon, as punctuality (C)/ was something he 
considered to be. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
 
 
                                                                               
 
Q10. The following sentence has been divided into 
parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part 
that contains the error. 
The officer was unaware (A)/ that his assistant had (B)/ 
already submitted the documents (C)/ before he reach the 
office. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q11. The following sentence has been divided into 
parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part 
that contains the error. 
He was neither interested in the opera (A)/ nor he wanted 
(B)/ to spend money (C)/ on the concert tickets. (D)/ No 
error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q12. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
Were she to disclose the truth, the entire committee 
would be in disarray. 
(a) If she discloses the truth 
(b) If she will disclose the truth 
(c) If she was to disclose the truth 
(d) If she had disclosed the truth 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q13. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
It is essential that every athlete completes their 
registration before the deadline. 
(a) completed their registration before the deadline 
(b) complete their registration before the deadline 
(c) completes his registration before the deadline 
(d) should be completing their registration before the 
deadline 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q14. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
He narrowly escaped to be arrested by the border guards 
while crossing the checkpoint. 
(a) being arrested by the border guards 
(b) to being arrested by the border guards 
(c) to have been arrested by the border guards 
(d) having arrested by the border guards 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q15. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
Despite initial resistance, the village elders eventually came 
round the proposal. 
(a) came across the proposal 
(b) came around to the proposal 
(c) came towards the proposal 
(d) came about the proposal 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Directions (16-23): Read the following passage and 
answer the given questions. 
The strength of a nation is often measured not only by its 
economic output but by the stability, resilience, and well-
being of its people. Economic growth stems from a 
combination of natural resources, infrastructure, 
governance, and, most critically, investments in human 
capital. Countries that prioritize education and healthcare 
lay the foundation for long-term prosperity. 
A glaring truth in today’s global economy is that wealth 
alone cannot secure sustainable growth. Natural resource-
rich nations may enjoy short-term revenue surges, but 
without strong institutions and a skilled, healthy workforce, 
such progress risks becoming fragile. Education equips 
individuals with the skills needed for innovation, 
adaptability, and competitiveness. Healthcare, in turn, 
ensures that citizens can contribute productively over the 
long term, reducing absenteeism and lowering the 
economic burden of disease. 
For example, some resource-dependent nations have taken 
steps to diversify their economies by ________________ revenue 
into schools, training centers, hospitals, and public health 
programs. Angola, in recent years, has made efforts to invest 
in education and healthcare to reduce its dependency on oil 
exports. By enhancing human capital, it aims to strengthen 
productivity and attract investment in sectors beyond its 
primary industries. While challenges remain, such 
measures show the potential for transforming short-term 
gains into lasting national strength. 
 
 
                                                                               
 
However, the global economic environment remains 
uncertain. Trade disruptions, fluctuating commodity prices, 
and geopolitical tensions can stall development plans, even 
in countries with ambitious social investment strategies. A 
grim example is when external shocks force governments to 
cut back on essential public spending, undermining years of 
progress in education and health sectors. The capacity to 
withstand such shocks depends heavily on diversified 
economies and robust fiscal planning. 
National strength, therefore, is not built overnight. It 
requires consistent policies, transparent governance, and 
the vision to balance immediate economic needs with long-
term development goals. By fostering a population that is 
educated, healthy, and capable of innovation, nations can 
ensure resilience in the face of global uncertainty. 
In conclusion, economic growth flourishes when it rests on 
a solid social foundation. Investments in human capital—
through education and healthcare—are not only moral 
imperatives but strategic economic decisions. Whether 
resource-rich or resource-poor, nations that prioritize these 
areas strengthen their position in the world and secure 
prosperity for future generations. 
 
Q16. According to the passage, what is a key limitation of 
relying solely on natural resource wealth? 
(a) It encourages overproduction and causes consistent 
price hikes in international markets. 
(b) It results in the neglect of rural populations who rely on 
agriculture. 
(c) It provides short-term gains but fails to build 
institutional and human capital strength. 
(d) It reduces the need for governance reforms and hinders 
diplomatic relations. 
(e) It ensures that countries focus excessively on education 
and ignore industrial growth. 
 
Q17. Which of the following is a primary benefit of investing 
in healthcare, as described in the passage? 
(a) Reducing population size through better family planning 
and urban migration. 
(b) Ensuring long-term productivity by lowering disease 
burden and absenteeism. 
(c) Increasing competitiveness in manufacturing exports 
and international tourism. 
(d) Redirecting public funding from education to disease 
surveillance. 
(e) Achieving better diplomatic ties through global medical 
collaborations. 
 
Q18. Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to 
national strength as per the passage? 
(A) Investment in human capital such as education and 
healthcare. 
(B) Strong governance that ensures consistent and 
transparent policy-making. 
(C) High dependence on a single export-oriented sector for 
economic growth. 
(a) Only A  
(b) Both B and C 
(c) Only C 
(d) Both A and B 
(e) All A, B, C 
 
Q19. Identify the correct statements based on the passage: 
(A) Angola has been attempting to reduce dependence on oil 
by investing in people. 
(B) Global uncertainties make social investment in 
education and health risky and unwise. 
(C) Healthcare and education play both moral and economic 
roles in national development. 
(a) Only A 
(b) A and C 
(c) B and C 
(d) A and B 
(e) All A, B, C 
 
Q20. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word 
“glaring” as used in the passage. 
(a) Obvious 
(b) Hidden 
(c) Subtle 
(d) Dismissible 
(e) Moderate 
 
Q21. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word 
“stall” as used in the passage. 
(a) Delay 
(b) Promote 
(c) Encourage 
(d) Finalize 
(e) Guarantee 
 
Q22. Choose the most suitable word for the given filler. 
(a) hoarding 
(b) diverting 
(c) exhausting 
(d) concealing 
(e) channeling 
 
Q23. Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word 
“grim” as used in the passage. 
(a) Harsh 
(b) Bright 
(c) Serious 
(d) Gloomy 
(e) Bleak 
 
 
 
                                                                               
 
Q24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the 
blanks. 
The monk’s teachings, though ancient, still ______ relevance 
today and continue to ______ seekers across the globe. 
(a) retain, inspire 
(b) attain, infuse 
(c) detain, revive 
(d) reclaim, console 
(e) preserve, enlighten 
 
Q25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the 
blanks. 
The army commander’s decision was ______, made without 
full information, and it ______ the entire mission. 
(a) abrupt, jeopardized 
(b) trivial, confirmed 
(c) relevant, intensified 
(d) delayed, fortified 
(e) reckless, determine 
 
Q26. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the 
blanks. 
The writer’s latest novel is a ______ of realism and fantasy, 
carefully ______ to challenge the reader’s perception. 
(a) paradox, hindered 
(b) portrayal, composed 
(c) blend, crafted 
(d) dream, illustrated 
(e) merger, dictated 
 
Q27. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the 
blanks. 
The environmental report ______ that the region will face 
severe drought unless urgent steps are ______. 
(a) assures, neglected 
(b) foresees, taken 
(c) proposes, eliminated 
(d) advocates, dismissed 
(e) predicts, resplendent 
 
Q28. In the following question, a sentence is divided 
into few parts. Rearrange these parts and identify the 
correct sequence making the sentence grammatically 
and contextually correct. 
(A) for improving 
(B) student discipline 
(C) announced a new policy 
(D) the school principal 
(a) BADC 
(b) DABC 
(c) DCAB 
(d) BCAD 
(e) No rearrangement required 
 
Q29. In the following question, a sentence is divided 
into few parts. Rearrange these parts and identify the 
correct sequence making the sentence grammatically 
and contextually correct. 
(A) levels in the city 
(B) on reducing pollution 
(C) the new law had 
(D) a significant effect 
(a) ADBC 
(b) ACBD 
(c) BDAC 
(d) CDBA 
(e) No rearrangement required 
 
Q30. In the following question, a sentence is divided 
into few parts. Rearrange these parts and identify the 
correct sequence making the sentence grammatically 
and contextually correct. 
(A) the teacher’s question  
(B) thoughtful answers 
(C) was designed to elicit 
(D) from the students. 
(a) ADBC 
(b) ACBD 
(c) BDAC 
(d) CDBA 
(e) No rearrangement required 
 
Directions (31-35): Rearrange the following sentences 
in the proper sequence to form a meaningful 
paragraph; then answer the questions given below 
them. 
(A) Coffee prices have shown signs of stabilization as new 
harvests approach, while orange juice supplies continue to 
struggle with long-term tree health issues. 
(B) Although both beverages were affected by supply 
shocks, the nature of disruptions and recovery timelines 
varied. 
(C) Meanwhile, orange juice prices spiked as Florida and 
Brazil, two major producers, battled diseases like citrus 
greening and hurricane damage. 
(D) Over the past year, global prices of both coffee and 
orange juice have surged significantly due to climate-
related disruptions. 
(E) This comparative trend highlights how different 
agricultural vulnerabilities can cause varied price 
trajectories in global commodities. 
(F) Coffee-producing regions in Brazil faced severe 
droughts and unexpected frosts, leading to lower crop 
yields and higher prices. 
 
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Directions (1-6): In the following passage, there are 
blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For 
each blank, five options are given. Choose the most 
appropriate word from the options that fits the blank 
appropriately. 
The controlled use of fire represents one of humanity's most 
______ (A) technological breakthroughs. Anthropologists 
believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by 
lightning strikes or volcanic activity. This accidental 
discovery eventually led to the ______ (C) of techniques for 
creating and maintaining flames. 
Early humans likely noticed how wildfires ______ (D) their 
environment, both frightening and fascinating them. The 
first intentional use of fire for warmth and protection 
marked a ______ (E) moment in human evolution. Over 
millennia, our ancestors developed increasingly 
sophisticated methods to ______ (F) this powerful element, 
fundamentally changing the course of civilization. 
 
Q1. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(A). 
(a) trivial 
(b) seminal 
(c) negligible 
(d) redundant 
(e) derivative 
 
Q2. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(B). 
(a) extinguished 
(b) harnessed 
(c) squandered 
(d) circumvented 
(e) deprecated 
 
Q3. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(C). 
(a) dissolution 
(b) revocation 
(c) culmination 
(d) prohibition 
(e) inception 
 
Q4. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(D). 
(a) pacified 
(b) transmute 
(c) stabilized 
(d) sterilized 
(e) obliterated 
 
Q5. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(E). 
(a) perfunctory 
(b) pivotal 
(c) arbitrary 
(d) nominal 
(e) sporadic 
 
Q6. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank 
(F). 
(a) manipulate 
(b) suppress 
(c) relinquish 
(d) contaminate 
(e) dismantle 
 
Q7. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
Neither the supervisor nor the workers (A)/ has received 
(B)/ the updated safety manuals (C)/ from the 
administration yet. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q8. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
Had she studied (A)/ more attentively, she (B)/ will have 
cleared (C)/ the entrance test. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q9. The following sentence has been divided into parts. 
One of them may contain an error. Select the part that 
contains the error. 
The manager insisted (A)/ that the reports be submitted 
(B)/ before noon, as punctuality (C)/ was something he 
considered to be. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
 
 
                                                                               
 
Q10. The following sentence has been divided into 
parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part 
that contains the error. 
The officer was unaware (A)/ that his assistant had (B)/ 
already submitted the documents (C)/ before he reach the 
office. (D)/ No error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q11. The following sentence has been divided into 
parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part 
that contains the error. 
He was neither interested in the opera (A)/ nor he wanted 
(B)/ to spend money (C)/ on the concert tickets. (D)/ No 
error 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) C 
(d) D 
(e) No error 
 
Q12. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
Were she to disclose the truth, the entire committee 
would be in disarray. 
(a) If she discloses the truth 
(b) If she will disclose the truth 
(c) If she was to disclose the truth 
(d) If she had disclosed the truth 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q13. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
It is essential that every athlete completes their 
registration before the deadline. 
(a) completed their registration before the deadline 
(b) complete their registration before the deadline 
(c) completes his registration before the deadline 
(d) should be completing their registration before the 
deadline 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q14. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
He narrowly escaped to be arrested by the border guards 
while crossing the checkpoint. 
(a) being arrested by the border guards 
(b) to being arrested by the border guards 
(c) to have been arrested by the border guards 
(d) having arrested by the border guards 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Q15. Select the most appropriate option that can 
substitute the highlighted segment in the given 
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No 
replacement required’ . 
Despite initial resistance, the village elders eventually came 
round the proposal. 
(a) came across the proposal 
(b) came around to the proposal 
(c) came towards the proposal 
(d) came about the proposal 
(e) No replacement required 
 
Directions (16-23): Read the following passage and 
answer the given questions. 
The strength of a nation is often measured not only by its 
economic output but by the stability, resilience, and well-
being of its people. Economic growth stems from a 
combination of natural resources, infrastructure, 
governance, and, most critically, investments in human 
capital. Countries that prioritize education and healthcare 
lay the foundation for long-term prosperity. 
A glaring truth in today’s global economy is that wealth 
alone cannot secure sustainable growth. Natural resource-
rich nations may enjoy short-term revenue surges, but 
without strong institutions and a skilled, healthy workforce, 
such progress risks becoming fragile. Education equips 
individuals with the skills needed for innovation, 
adaptability, and competitiveness. Healthcare, in turn, 
ensures that citizens can contribute productively over the 
long term, reducing absenteeism and lowering the 
economic burden of disease. 
For example, some resource-dependent nations have taken 
steps to diversify their economies by ________________ revenue 
into schools, training centers, hospitals, and public health 
programs. Angola, in recent years, has made efforts to invest 
in education and healthcare to reduce its dependency on oil 
exports. By enhancing human capital, it aims to strengthen 
productivity and attract investment in sectors beyond its 
primary industries. While challenges remain, such 
measures show the potential for transforming short-term 
gains into lasting national strength. 
 
 
                                                                               
 
However, the global economic environment remains 
uncertain. Trade disruptions, fluctuating commodity prices, 
and geopolitical tensions can stall development plans, even 
in countries with ambitious social investment strategies. A 
grim example is when external shocks force governments to 
cut back on essential public spending, undermining years of 
progress in education and health sectors. The capacity to 
withstand such shocks depends heavily on diversified 
economies and robust fiscal planning. 
National strength, therefore, is not built overnight. It 
requires consistent policies, transparent governance, and 
the vision to balance immediate economic needs with long-
term development goals. By fostering a population that is 
educated, healthy, and capable of innovation, nations can 
ensure resilience in the face of global uncertainty. 
In conclusion, economic growth flourishes when it rests on 
a solid social foundation. Investments in human capital—
through education and healthcare—are not only moral 
imperatives but strategic economic decisions. Whether 
resource-rich or resource-poor, nations that prioritize these 
areas strengthen their position in the world and secure 
prosperity for future generations. 
 
Q16. According to the passage, what is a key limitation of 
relying solely on natural resource wealth? 
(a) It encourages overproduction and causes consistent 
price hikes in international markets. 
(b) It results in the neglect of rural populations who rely on 
agriculture. 
(c) It provides short-term gains but fails to build 
institutional and human capital strength. 
(d) It reduces the need for governance reforms and hinders 
diplomatic relations. 
(e) It ensures that countries focus excessively on education 
and ignore industrial growth. 
 
Q17. Which of the following is a primary benefit of investing 
in healthcare, as described in the passage? 
(a) Reducing population size through better family planning 
and urban migration. 
(b) Ensuring long-term productivity by lowering disease 
burden and absenteeism. 
(c) Increasing competitiveness in manufacturing exports 
and international tourism. 
(d) Redirecting public funding from education to disease 
surveillance. 
(e) Achieving better diplomatic ties through global medical 
collaborations. 
 
Q18. Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to 
national strength as per the passage? 
(A) Investment in human capital such as education and 
healthcare. 
(B) Strong governance that ensures consistent and 
transparent policy-making. 
(C) High dependence on a single export-oriented sector for 
economic growth. 
(a) Only A  
(b) Both B and C 
(c) Only C 
(d) Both A and B 
(e) All A, B, C 
 
Q19. Identify the correct statements based on the passage: 
(A) Angola has been attempting to reduce dependence on oil 
by investing in people. 
(B) Global uncertainties make social investment in 
education and health risky and unwise. 
(C) Healthcare and education play both moral and economic 
roles in national development. 
(a) Only A 
(b) A and C 
(c) B and C 
(d) A and B 
(e) All A, B, C 
 
Q20. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word 
“glaring” as used in the passage. 
(a) Obvious 
(b) Hidden 
(c) Subtle 
(d) Dismissible 
(e) Moderate 
 
Q21. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word 
“stall” as used in the passage. 
(a) Delay 
(b) Promote 
(c) Encourage 
(d) Finalize 
(e) Guarantee 
 
Q22. Choose the most suitable word for the given filler. 
(a) hoarding 
(b) diverting 
(c) exhausting 
(d) concealing 
(e) channeling 
 
Q23. Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word 
“grim” as used in the passage. 
(a) Harsh 
(b) Bright 
(c) Serious 
(d) Gloomy 
(e) Bleak 
 
 
 
                                                                               
 
Q24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the 
blanks. 
The monk’s teachings, though ancient, still ______ relevance 
today and continue to ______ seekers across the globe. 
(a) retain, inspire 
(b) attain, infuse 
(c) detain, revive 
(d) reclaim, console 
(e) preserve, enlighten 
 
Q25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the 
blanks. 
The army commander’s decision was ______, made without 
full information, and it ______ the entire mission. 
(a) abrupt, jeopardized 
(b) trivial, confirmed 
(c) relevant, intensified 
(d) delayed, fortified 
(e) reckless, determine 
 
Q26. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the 
blanks. 
The writer’s latest novel is a ______ of realism and fantasy, 
carefully ______ to challenge the reader’s perception. 
(a) paradox, hindered 
(b) portrayal, composed 
(c) blend, crafted 
(d) dream, illustrated 
(e) merger, dictated 
 
Q27. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the 
blanks. 
The environmental report ______ that the region will face 
severe drought unless urgent steps are ______. 
(a) assures, neglected 
(b) foresees, taken 
(c) proposes, eliminated 
(d) advocates, dismissed 
(e) predicts, resplendent 
 
Q28. In the following question, a sentence is divided 
into few parts. Rearrange these parts and identify the 
correct sequence making the sentence grammatically 
and contextually correct. 
(A) for improving 
(B) student discipline 
(C) announced a new policy 
(D) the school principal 
(a) BADC 
(b) DABC 
(c) DCAB 
(d) BCAD 
(e) No rearrangement required 
 
Q29. In the following question, a sentence is divided 
into few parts. Rearrange these parts and identify the 
correct sequence making the sentence grammatically 
and contextually correct. 
(A) levels in the city 
(B) on reducing pollution 
(C) the new law had 
(D) a significant effect 
(a) ADBC 
(b) ACBD 
(c) BDAC 
(d) CDBA 
(e) No rearrangement required 
 
Q30. In the following question, a sentence is divided 
into few parts. Rearrange these parts and identify the 
correct sequence making the sentence grammatically 
and contextually correct. 
(A) the teacher’s question  
(B) thoughtful answers 
(C) was designed to elicit 
(D) from the students. 
(a) ADBC 
(b) ACBD 
(c) BDAC 
(d) CDBA 
(e) No rearrangement required 
 
Directions (31-35): Rearrange the following sentences 
in the proper sequence to form a meaningful 
paragraph; then answer the questions given below 
them. 
(A) Coffee prices have shown signs of stabilization as new 
harvests approach, while orange juice supplies continue to 
struggle with long-term tree health issues. 
(B) Although both beverages were affected by supply 
shocks, the nature of disruptions and recovery timelines 
varied. 
(C) Meanwhile, orange juice prices spiked as Florida and 
Brazil, two major producers, battled diseases like citrus 
greening and hurricane damage. 
(D) Over the past year, global prices of both coffee and 
orange juice have surged significantly due to climate-
related disruptions. 
(E) This comparative trend highlights how different 
agricultural vulnerabilities can cause varied price 
trajectories in global commodities. 
(F) Coffee-producing regions in Brazil faced severe 
droughts and unexpected frosts, leading to lower crop 
yields and higher prices. 
 
 
 
                                                                               
 
Q31. Which of the following should be the FIRST 
sentence after rearrangement? 
(a) D 
(b) A 
(c) C 
(d) E 
(e) B 
 
Q32. Which of the following should be the SECOND 
sentence after rearrangement? 
(a) B 
(b) E 
(c) F 
(d) A 
(e) D 
 
Q33. Which of the following should be the THIRD 
sentence after rearrangement? 
(a) D 
(b) C 
(c) F 
(d) E 
(e) A 
 
Q34. Which of the following should be the FIFTH 
sentence after rearrangement? 
(a) A 
(b) B 
(c) D 
(d) E 
(e) F 
 
Q35. Which of the following should be the LAST 
sentence after rearrangement? 
(a) C 
(b) D 
(c) E 
(d) B 
(e) A 
 
 
Directions (36-38): In the following question, a 
sentence is given with a few highlighted words that may 
be incorrectly placed. Rearrange these words to form a 
sentence that is both grammatically correct and 
contextually meaningful. Then, choose the option that 
represents the correct sequence of the highlighted 
words. 
 
Q36. The stock sector (A) closed higher today, driven by 
gains (B) in the banking market (C). 
(a) BAC 
(b) CAB 
(c) ACB 
(d) CBA 
(e) No rearrangement required 
 
Q37. Heavy rainfall (A) caused delays in several airport 
(B) departing from the city flights (C). 
(a) BAC 
(b) CAB 
(c) ACB 
(d) CBA 
(e) No rearrangement required 
 
Q38. The new policy areas (A) to improve (B) traffic 
congestion and reduce (C) air quality in urban aims (D).  
(a) BDAC 
(b) CABD 
(c) DCBA 
(d) BADC 
(e) No rearrangement required 
 
Q39. A word has been given in the question and used in 
the sentences below. Identify the statements where the 
word has been used in a contextually and grammatically 
correct manner.  
COUNSEL 
(A)  The psychiatrist offered counsel to help the patient cope 
with anxiety and emotional distress. 
(B) The municipal counsel session lasted over four hours as 
members debated the proposed zoning changes. 
(C)  She sought legal counsel before signing the complex 
contract to ensure her interests were protected. 
(a) Only (A) 
(b) Only (B) 
(c) Both (A) and (B) 
(d) All of these 
(e) Both (A) and (C)