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IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 1
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Below are given some sentences out of which the sentence numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences A, B, C, D, E, F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a logical order.

A. The terms "popular music" and "pop music" are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many diverse styles.

B. "Pop" and "rock" were roughly synonymous terms until the late 1960s when they became increasingly differentiated from each other.

C. Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the United States and the United Kingdom during the mid-1950s.

4. Although much of the music that appears on record charts is seen as pop music, the genre is distinct from chart music.

D. These core elements include generally short to medium-length songs written in a basic format, as well as the common use of repeated choruses, melodic tunes, and hooks.

E. Pop music is eclectic, and often borrows elements from other styles such as urban, dance, rock, Latin and country.

F. Nonetheless, there are certain core elements that define pop music.

Which of the following is the SIXTH statement?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 1
C introduces us to the theme of the paragraph, which is, pop music.

AB is a pair and will follow C since they mention the various terms associated with pop music.

E will follow 4 by mentioning the eclectic nature of pop music.

FD is a pair since they both talk about the core elements of pop music.

D with ‘these core elements’ will follow F.

The correct order is CAB4EFD.

The SIXTH statement is F.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 2
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In the following question, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the five alternatives given in the questions that follow:

Abhinandan Varthaman, Wing Commander of Indian Air Force was _______(P) ______ by Pakistan Army recently. This news sent a turmoil in the nation and immediate provisions were being made for his rescue. Thereafter, Pakistan decided to release the Wing Commander, following which tensions between India and Pakistan may finally ________(Q)______ . This has been called as an offer of peace and goodwill by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. Though this offer is said to be made under pressure from other countries to prevent further _________(R)_________ from India. Pakistan must realise that the time for denial and _________(S)_________ is over. Unless it begins to act on India’s and the world community’s concerns about Pakistan-based terror safe havens in a time-bound manner, the two nations could be back _________(T)_________ of war if there is another trigger.

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (T)?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 2
Here, out of the given options, only one of them is correct. Using elimination method one can easily find the correct answer.

'On the brink' means being very close or nearly close to something.

Other option are incorrect because they are grammatically incorrect sentences.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

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IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 3
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In the following question, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the five alternatives given in the questions that follow:

Abhinandan Varthaman, Wing Commander of Indian Air Force was _______(P) ______ by Pakistan Army recently. This news sent a turmoil in the nation and immediate provisions were being made for his rescue. Thereafter, Pakistan decided to release the Wing Commander, following which tensions between India and Pakistan may finally ________(Q)______ . This has been called as an offer of peace and goodwill by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. Though this offer is said to be made under pressure from other countries to prevent further _________(R)_________ from India. Pakistan must realise that the time for denial and _________(S)_________ is over. Unless it begins to act on India’s and the world community’s concerns about Pakistan-based terror safe havens in a time-bound manner, the two nations could be back _________(T)_________ of war if there is another trigger.

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (S)?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 3
Here, knowing the meanings of the given words is very important to understand the context of the sentence.

A snare is a trap meant to catch birds or animals.

Pupillage is the period during which one is a student and is taught by a particular person.

Charlatan refers to a person falsely claiming to have special knowledge or skill.

Desiccated means 'completely dried out; completely devoid of any moisture.

Obfuscation refers to make something unclear or obscure (mostly intentional).

Now, reading the sentence "Pakistan must realise that the time for denial and" gives a fair idea that the word must be related to some negative trait of a personality. Since the only word that fits in is 'Obfuscation'.

Hence, the correct option is (E).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 4
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In the following question, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the five alternatives given in the questions that follow:

Abhinandan Varthaman, Wing Commander of Indian Air Force was _______(P) ______ by Pakistan Army recently. This news sent a turmoil in the nation and immediate provisions were being made for his rescue. Thereafter, Pakistan decided to release the Wing Commander, following which tensions between India and Pakistan may finally ________(Q)______ . This has been called as an offer of peace and goodwill by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. Though this offer is said to be made under pressure from other countries to prevent further _________(R)_________ from India. Pakistan must realise that the time for denial and _________(S)_________ is over. Unless it begins to act on India’s and the world community’s concerns about Pakistan-based terror safe havens in a time-bound manner, the two nations could be back _________(T)_________ of war if there is another trigger.

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (R)?
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 4
Here, knowing the meanings of the given words is very important to understand the context of the sentence.

'Bridge' means to connect.

'Incarcerate' is to imprison or confine someone.

'Berate' is to scold or criticize someone angrily.

'Abdicate' is to fail to fulfill or reject a responsibility or duty.

'Escalation' means an increase in the intensity or seriousness of something.

Since the paragraph tells that further worsening of the situation has to be controlled as suggested by other countries so the word 'escalation' fits here as it makes the sentence meaningful.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 5
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In the following question, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the five alternatives given in the questions that follow:

Abhinandan Varthaman, Wing Commander of Indian Air Force was _______(P) ______ by Pakistan Army recently. This news sent a turmoil in the nation and immediate provisions were being made for his rescue. Thereafter, Pakistan decided to release the Wing Commander, following which tensions between India and Pakistan may finally ________(Q)______ . This has been called as an offer of peace and goodwill by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. Though this offer is said to be made under pressure from other countries to prevent further _________(R)_________ from India. Pakistan must realise that the time for denial and _________(S)_________ is over. Unless it begins to act on India’s and the world community’s concerns about Pakistan-based terror safe havens in a time-bound manner, the two nations could be back _________(T)_________ of war if there is another trigger.

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (Q)?
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 5
The context of the second sentence suggests that the tension between the two countries should reduce or lessen down. So the correct word that should fit here is 'wind down'.

The meanings of the given phrasal verbs are:

Cracked up means outburst of laughter.

Run for means to pursue something or someone.

Make it up means to compensate.

Bear out means to conform to the correctness of something.

Wind down means to draw or bring down gradually to close.

Hence, the correct option is (E).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 6
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In the following question, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the five alternatives given in the questions that follow:

Abhinandan Varthaman, Wing Commander of Indian Air Force was _______(P) ______ by Pakistan Army recently. This news sent a turmoil in the nation and immediate provisions were being made for his rescue. Thereafter, Pakistan decided to release the Wing Commander, following which tensions between India and Pakistan may finally ________(Q)______ . This has been called as an offer of peace and goodwill by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. Though this offer is said to be made under pressure from other countries to prevent further _________(R)_________ from India. Pakistan must realise that the time for denial and _________(S)_________ is over. Unless it begins to act on India’s and the world community’s concerns about Pakistan-based terror safe havens in a time-bound manner, the two nations could be back _________(T)_________ of war if there is another trigger.

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (P)?
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 6
Here, knowing the meanings of the given words and the context of the statement is equally important because that will help decide the correct answer.

Released means to set someone free.

Placate means to make (someone) less angry or hostile.

Fanatic means a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.

Vitiate means to make faulty or defective, hurt

Captured means to take into one's possession. This fits in with the context because the sentence following after it tells that the reaction of the preceding statement.

Hence, the correct option is (E).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 7
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In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four fragments. Identify the part containing error and mark the correct option as the answer. If the sentence has no error then mark option E- No error as the correct answer.

Sanjal Gavande, a 30-year-old woman from Maharashtra's Kalyan, (a)/ is between the team of engineers who built Blue Origin's (b)/ suborbital space rocket New Shephard that will take (c)/ billionaire Jeff Bezos and three others to space later this month(d).
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 7
The error is in part B. Here, ‘between’ will be replaced by ‘among’ as the woman is one of the members of team of engineers and when we talk about more than 2 people/entities, we use ‘among’.

So, the correct answer is option A.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 8
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In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four fragments. Identify the part containing error and mark the correct option as the answer. If the sentence has no error then mark option E- No error as the correct answer.

Uttarakhand police issued a warning on July 14,(a)/ asking Kanwariyas not to enter Haridwar district saying their vehicles (b)/ will be confiscated and legal action will be initiating (c)/ against them under the Disaster Management Act (d).
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 8

The error is in part c. Here, ‘initiating’ will be replaced by ‘initiated’.

Rule- will be + V3. It will be used when work has to be done at that particular point of time in the future. So, the correct answer is option C

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 9
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In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four fragments. Identify the part containing error and mark the correct option as the answer. If the sentence has no error then mark option E- No error as the correct answer.

MH-60R helicopter is an all-weather helicopter designed to support multiple missions (a)/ with state-of-the-art avionics and sensors. In order to extort these potent helicopters, (b)/ the first batch of Indian crew is presently undergoing training in the USA. (c)/ The induction of these MRH is expected to further enhance the Indian Navy's three-dimensional capabilities (d).
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 9
The error is in part B. Here, ‘extort’ will be replaced ‘exploit’. We need a word which can be used in the sense of utilization. For this, exploit is the correct word.

Exploit (verb) – utilize, make use of, use for good advantage

Extort (verb) – blackmail, force

So, the correct answer is option C.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 10
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In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four fragments. Identify the part containing error and mark the correct option as the answer. If the sentence has no error then mark option E- No error as the correct answer.

Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto confirmed (a)/ that a visitor from abroad who is involved in organising (b)/ the Games had tested positive. He would not reveal the (c)/ person's nationality, riding privacy concerned(d).
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 10
The error is in part D. Here, “concerned” will be replaced by ‘concerns’. The CEO has been recognizing the person’s privacy concerns. The word ‘concerned’ is correct.

Citing (present participle) – recognizing, referring

So, the correct answer is option B.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 11
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In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four fragments. Identify the part containing error and mark the correct option as the answer. If the sentence has no error then mark option E- No error as the correct answer.

The Taliban has said it does not know how Indian photojournalist (a)/ Danish Siddiqui has killed and expressed regret over (b)/ the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist’s death in Afghanistan's Kandahar (c)/ during clashes between its fighters and Afghan forces (d).
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 11
The error is in part B. Here, ‘has’ will be replaced by ‘was’. As the sentence says that Siddiqui was killed. So, the correct answer is option B.
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 12
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Below are given some sentences out of which the sentence numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences A, B, C, D, E, F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a logical order.

A. The terms "popular music" and "pop music" are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many diverse styles.

B. "Pop" and "rock" were roughly synonymous terms until the late 1960s when they became increasingly differentiated from each other.

C. Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the United States and the United Kingdom during the mid-1950s.

4. Although much of the music that appears on record charts is seen as pop music, the genre is distinct from chart music.

D. These core elements include generally short to medium-length songs written in a basic format, as well as the common use of repeated choruses, melodic tunes, and hooks.

E. Pop music is eclectic, and often borrows elements from other styles such as urban, dance, rock, Latin and country.

F. Nonetheless, there are certain core elements that define pop music.

Which of the following is the THIRD statement?
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 12
C introduces us to the theme of the paragraph, which is, pop music.

AB is a pair and will follow C since they mention the various terms associated with pop music.

E will follow 4 by mentioning the eclectic nature of pop music.

FD is a pair since they both talk about the core elements of pop music.

D with ‘these core elements’ will follow F.

The correct order is CAB4EFD.

The THIRD statement is B.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 13
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Below are given some sentences out of which the sentence numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences A, B, C, D, E, F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a logical order.

A. The terms "popular music" and "pop music" are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many diverse styles.

B. "Pop" and "rock" were roughly synonymous terms until the late 1960s when they became increasingly differentiated from each other.

C. Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the United States and the United Kingdom during the mid-1950s.

4. Although much of the music that appears on record charts is seen as pop music, the genre is distinct from chart music.

D. These core elements include generally short to medium-length songs written in a basic format, as well as the common use of repeated choruses, melodic tunes, and hooks.

E. Pop music is eclectic, and often borrows elements from other styles such as urban, dance, rock, Latin and country.

F. Nonetheless, there are certain core elements that define pop music.

Which of the following is the SECOND statement?
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 13
C introduces us to the theme of the paragraph, which is, pop music.

AB is a pair and will follow C since they mention the various terms associated with pop music.

E will follow 4 by mentioning the eclectic nature of pop music.

FD is a pair since they both talk about the core elements of pop music.

D with ‘these core elements’ will follow F.

The correct order is CAB4EFD.

The SECOND statement is A.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 14
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In each question given below, a highlighted word has been given. Three sentences are given following the word. Find the sentence with the inappropriate usage of the word.

Elude

I. Because of his high fever, the delusional boy saw eluded images that weren’t based in reality.

II. An active market for bad debt has long eluded us, and we have seen various mechanisms to lighten banks of their burden under perform their promise.

III. The company eluded close to Rs. 2,000 crore as contribution losses during FY19 that got converted to contribution profit of Rs. 363 crore during FY21.
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 14
In sentence I, the correct word which should come in place of eluded is ‘illusive’ that means that something is not real. The sentence means that the boy saw unreal images because of his illness. So, the sentence has incorrect usage of ‘elude’.

In sentence III, the correct word which should come in place of eluded is ‘reported’ that means to give a formal or official account or statement of something. The sentence means that the company has given a statement about losses in a financial year. So, the sentence has incorrect usage of ‘elude’.

Only sentence II has correct usage of elude.

Elude (verb) – flee, evade, escape in a cunning way.

So, the correct answer is option D.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 15
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In each question given below, a highlighted word has been given. Three sentences are given following the word. Find the sentence with the inappropriate usage of the word.

Conflict

I. Two events in Central Asia last week, which India attended, saw Afghanistan’s neighbor seeking solutions to the conflict there.

II. The conflict requires him to finish work by the end of the year.

III. The conflict among banks, telecom players, and technology companies may accelerate and boost digital financial inclusion.
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 15
In sentence II, the correct word which should come in place of conflict is ‘contract’ that means a commitment or agreement done with some other person. The sentence means that the work needs to be finished by the year end. So, the sentence has incorrect usage of ‘conflict’.

In sentence III, the correct word which should come in place of conflict is ‘convergence’ that means union or merging of some persons or organizations. The sentence means that there are chances of boost in digital financial inclusion. We need a positive word here whereas conflict is a negative word. So, the sentence has incorrect usage of ‘conflict’.

Only sentence I has correct usage of conflict.

Conflict (noun) – dispute, feud, affray

So, the correct answer is option A.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 16
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In each question given below, a highlighted word has been given. Three sentences are given following the word. Find the sentence with the inappropriate usage of the word.

Crash

I. Billionaire American businessman Jeff Bezos and his three crewmates are engaging in a crash course of training in preparation for his company Blue Origin's inaugural flight to the edge of space planned for July 20.

II. AIR India Express ‘Vande Bharat’ Flight IX 1134 evacuating stranded Indians from Dubai to India, tragically crashed in rainy conditions on August 7, 2020 evening at Calicut International Airport in Karipur near Kozhikode, Kerala.

III. The real crash of the matter was finding out why her daughter felt the need to take drugs.
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 16
In sentence III, the correct word which should come in place of crash is ‘crux’ that means the decisive or most important point at issue. The sentence means that the most important point of the matter was why there was a need to take drugs. So, the sentence has incorrect usage of ‘crash’.

Only sentences I & II have the correct usage of word crash.

In sentence I, crash has been used in the sense of a rapid and intense course of study.

In sentence II, crash has been used in the sense of smash/accident.

So, the correct answer is option C.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 17
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In each question given below, a highlighted word has been given. Three sentences are given following the word. Find the sentence with the inappropriate usage of the word.

Encrypt

I. In March, the two countries agreed to a 25-year commitment to encrypt comprehensive economic cooperation.

II. Amid tension around the future of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) on messaging apps, Facebook-owned WhatsApp is working to add the feature to encrypt chat backups.

III. The sensors encrypt and compress these probes and forward them to analytics servers in the cloud, the companies said.
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 17
In sentence I, the correct word which should come in place of encrypt is ‘enhance’. The sentence means to increase economic cooperation. So, the sentence has incorrect usage of ‘encrypt’.

Only sentences II & III have correct usage of encrypt.

Encrypt (verb) – hide, encode, conceal

So, the correct answer is option B.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 18
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Select the phrase/connector from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.

I didn’t want to take a side in the argument. I put my headphones on and listened to some smooth jazz.

i. Listening to some smooth jazz

ii. A side in the argument

iii. Since I didn't want to take a side
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 18
Only iii can be used to begin the sentence-Since I didn't want to take a side I put my headphones on and listened to some smooth jazz.

Options i and ii cannot act as a link.-

Hence, the correct option is(A).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 19
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Out of the given options, choose the sentence, which, in your view, is the most grammatically and structurally correct. Please note that the meaning or the context of the sentence must not change.
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 19
Out of the given sentences, the only correct sentence is given by option (C).

Option (A) uses the incorrect to-infinitive form 'to seeing'. The correct form here should be 'to see', as infinitives always use the simple present tense form of the verb.

Option (B) uses the incorrect plural verb 'were'. As the verb is referring to the word 'neither', the correct verb should be 'neither was' and not 'neither were'.

Option (D) uses the incorrect modal verb 'would', which lends no meaning here. It should be 'was'.

Option (E) uses the incorrect conjunction 'than'. Given the context, the correct word here should be the adverb 'then'.

None of the other sentences are grammatically sound.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 20
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In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, then select the 'No error' option.

Trade advisor Peter Navarro said (A) / Chinese telecom giant Huawei (B) / remains blocked from participating on the (C) / development of 5G wireless networks in the United States. (D) / No Error (E)
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 20
The sentence uses the preposition 'on', which is incorrect here.

Since the verb is 'participating', the correct preposition here must be 'in'.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 21
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Direction: Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

The single ______ the plan is that while it may intend to encourage people at large, it might also eventually ______ them.
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 21
The words in the blank must complement each other. Going by the logic of the sentence,

Hence, the correct option is (A).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 22
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In the sentences given below, some words are given in bold that may or may not be in the correct place. Find the correct pair/pairs of words that need to be exchanged and mark it as your answer.

A UN human rights expert has said that she is defender(a) to hear about the demise (b) of Jesuit priest Stan Swamy in custody, saying there is “no reason” for a human rights devastated (c) to be denied his rights and that his death (d) will forever “remain a stain” on India's human rights record.
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 22
‘Defender’ and ‘devastated’ will be exchanged to make the sentence contextually correct. Here, we need not exchange ‘demise’ and ‘death’ as they mean the same.

Defender (noun) – protector, adherent

Devastated (past participle) – shocked, distressed

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 23
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In the sentences given below, some words are given in bold that may or may not be in the correct place. Find the correct pair/pairs of words that need to be exchanged and mark it as your answer.

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has told lawmakers that inflation has been higher and a bit more adjusted (a) than expected. While Mr Powell continues to maintain(b) that higher inflation is transitory (c) and prices will ease in the coming months, the rate setting body of the Fed has in its last meeting persistent (d) its interest rate projection.
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 23
‘Adjusted’ and ‘persistent’ will be exchanged to make the sentence contextually correct. In part d, we need a verb not an adjective.

Persistent (adj) – obstinate, fixed, steadfast

Adjusted (verb) – to get used to new conditions or a new situation, to change something slightly, accommodated

Transitory (adj) – fleeting, momentary

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 24
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In the sentences given below, some words are given in bold that may or may not be in the correct place. Find the correct pair/pairs of words that need to be exchanged and mark it as your answer.

When a French court declared in prelude(a) of Cairn Energy plc earlier this month, allowing property owned by the Indian government in Paris to be ownership(b) — which the company said was a favour(c) to it taking full frozen (d) of those properties — it was a new form of international humiliation for India.
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 24
‘Favour’ and ‘prelude’ will be exchanged similarly ‘ownership’ and ‘frozen’ will be exchanged to make the sentence contextually correct. In part a, we need a noun which means that the court gave decision ‘in assistance with’. So, here ‘favour’ will be placed. Similarly, in part b, we need past participle form of verb followed by ‘to be’, so, ‘frozen’ will be placed here and in part d, noun ‘ownership’ will be placed.

Prelude (noun) – introduction, precursor

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 25
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In the sentences given below, some words are given in bold that may or may not be in the correct place. Find the correct pair/pairs of words that need to be exchanged and mark it as your answer.

Population “control” has become a political buzzword (a), cutting across party lines. Following the restrict (b) of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) draft population control bill, which aims to release (c) the number(d) of children per family to two, the health minister of Rajasthan has gone a step further advocating a one-child policy.
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 25
‘Restrict’ and ‘release’ will be exchanged to make the sentence contextually correct. In part b, we need a noun whereas restrict is a verb. The context is about the circulation of the bill, so, ‘release’ will be placed here. Similarly, in part c, ‘restrict’ gives the correct meaning.
IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 26
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Direction: Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

The single ______ the plan is that while it may intend to encourage people at large, it might also eventually ______ them.
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 26
The words in the blank must complement each other. Going by the logic of the sentence,

Hence, the correct option is (A).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 27
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In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, then select the 'No error' option.

It is suggesting that (A) / domestic demand remains (B) / resilient despite of growing (C) / pressure on the country’s export sector. (D) / No Error (E).
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 27
The sentence uses the preposition 'of', which is redundant here.

Despite means in spite of, without being affected by.

So, there is no need to use the 'of'.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 28
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In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, then select the 'No error' option.

Morgan Stanley lowered it's (A) / long-term Brent price forecast (B) / on Tuesday and said the oil market is broadly (C) / balanced in the first quarter of 2019. (D) / No Error (E)
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 28
The sentence uses the contraction it's, which is incorrect.

The correct word here should be the determiner its.

IT'S = IT + IS/HAS = contraction

ITS = determiner = belonging to IT

Hence, the correct option is (A).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 29
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Direction: Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

My grandmother is a true _____. She has marveled me every time with her entertaining accounts, ______ my senses and imagination beyond bounds.
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 29
Since the grandmother has entertaining accounts to share, she can be a good story-teller or a raconteur. Her stories capture or captivate the thoughts of the listener.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 30
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In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e. “No improvement ” as the answer.

Altitudinal and latitudinal variations cause shifts and differences in the climatic patterns.
Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 - Question 30
The given sentence is correct both grammatically and contextually and hence it needs no improvement.

Hence, the correct option is (E).

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