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IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 1

The passage given below has five blanks given in various lines which indicates that some words have been omitted. There are five options among which only one can fill the blank correctly. Choose the correct option for each blank.

Sustainability emphasizes the need for society to conserve resources, protect natural ecosystems, minimize pollution and promote social (A)______.

Mankind is facing the greatest threat of climate emergency which is being termed as “Code red for humanity”. Industrialization, urbanization and increasing population has led to unprecedented crisis (B)______ by over exploitation of natural resources, and their contamination with toxic chemicals and pollutants. There are far-reaching impacts of (C)______ greenhouse gases on our planet. According to estimates of various agencies like, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) this will result in rise of earth temperature by 02°C by 2050.

This alarming situation is the major attention area and it is the need of the hour that the government and non-government organizations involving individuals, communities, countries, and the globe as whole, (D)______ themselves with the basic principles of ‘sustainability’. Human society and economy are (E)_____ on nature, and only harmonious existence will allow Homo sapiens to persist and thrive on this planet.

Q. Which one of the following options will fill the blank (E) above?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 1
Thriving: prospering

Both society and economy are growing because we have an abundance of natural resources, thus we are ‘thriving’ or prospering in nature.

Effete: tired

Doyen: A person of repute in his field

Dispel: remove doubt

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 2

In the following question, a sentence is given with certain words are underline. Choose the pair/s of such words which need to be interchanged so as to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

Mori's hypothesis states that as a robot is made more humanlike in its (A) appearance and motion, the (B) repulsion response from a human being to the robot will become increasingly positive and (C) empathic until a point is reached beyond which the (D) response quickly becomes that of strong (E) emotional.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 2
The phrase 'repulsion response' is grammatically incorrect. Therefore, the word 'repulsion' needs to be changed. Out of all the emboldened words, the word 'emotional' would make the sentence more meaningful and grammatically correct as well.

Correct sentence: Mori's hypothesis states that as a robot is made more humanlike in its appearance and motion, the emotional response from a human being to the robot will become increasingly positive and empathic, until a point is reached beyond which the response quickly becomes that of strong repulsion.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

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IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 3

The passage given below has five blanks given in various lines which indicates that some words have been omitted. There are five options among which only one can fill the blank correctly. Choose the correct option for each blank.

Sustainability emphasizes the need for society to conserve resources, protect natural ecosystems, minimize pollution and promote social (A)______.

Mankind is facing the greatest threat of climate emergency which is being termed as “Code red for humanity”. Industrialization, urbanization and increasing population has led to unprecedented crisis (B)______ by over exploitation of natural resources, and their contamination with toxic chemicals and pollutants. There are far-reaching impacts of (C)______ greenhouse gases on our planet. According to estimates of various agencies like, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) this will result in rise of earth temperature by 02°C by 2050.

This alarming situation is the major attention area and it is the need of the hour that the government and non-government organizations involving individuals, communities, countries, and the globe as whole, (D)______ themselves with the basic principles of ‘sustainability’. Human society and economy are (E)_____ on nature, and only harmonious existence will allow Homo sapiens to persist and thrive on this planet.

Q. Which one of the following options will fill the blank (D) above?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 3
Aligns: to follow the same, to fall in a line

To tackle this situation of environmental crisis, all nations and organizations are following the same path of sustainability. Thus, the word ‘aligns’ is the correct choice.

Exude: omit

Eulogy: praise

Dismal: bleak

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 4

In the following question, A and H statements are in the correct order. Rearrange the remaining statements and answer the question which follows.

A. The Gurukul was a type of school in ancient education system.

B. The history of Gurukulam can be traced back to the Vedic age.

C. There was no discrimination based on their social standards.

D. At the Gurukulam, the Gurus used to train their students in many domains such as meditations, Yoga, Shastra and etc.

E. The Gurukul system refers to an ancient learning method and in Sanskrit, it was called Gurukulam.

F. The main motto of Gurukulam, since the Vedic age, was to develop the knowledge of the young students.

G. During the training, the students were treated respectfully by their teachers.

H. Thus, the Gurukulam initiated a new tradition known as the Guru-Shishya tradition.

Q. Which of the following should be the SEVENTH sentence after rearrangement?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 4
The second sentence should be E as it reiterates the same fact as sentence A. The sentence that should succeed E is B. We can confirm the fact from the usage of the word Gurukulam in the third sentence. The word Gurukulam first appears in the second sentence E and the third sentence, B traces back the history of Gurukulam.

The sentence that should succeed the third sentence (B), is F. We can confirm it because, in sentence F, the fact regarding the initiation of Gurukulam (Vedic Age) reappears, after appearing for the first time in sentence B, the sentence which precedes F. Therefore, we can conclude that F should be the fourth sentence.

The sentence which should succeed the fourth sentence (F), is D because we have already seen that F talks about the chief purpose of Gurukulam i.e training the young minds. And D should succeed F because D further explains in detail, the various domains in which the students were usually trained in.

The sentence that should succeed D is G. The phrase 'during the training' at the beginning of the sentence G makes a strong indication here that it should be the sixth sentence. The fifth sentence ends with referring to the training and the next sentence opens with the reference. Therefore, G should come after the fifth sentence i.e D.

The remaining sentence i.e C, therefore, should be the seventh sentence. Also, it should be the seventh sentence because it explains how the teachers and students maintained a respectful relationship among them (the previous sentence only states the fact that there was a respectful relationship among them) and how there was no discrimination based on social standards.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 5

The passage given below has five blanks given in various lines which indicates that some words have been omitted. There are five options among which only one can fill the blank correctly. Choose the correct option for each blank.

Sustainability emphasizes the need for society to conserve resources, protect natural ecosystems, minimize pollution and promote social (A)______.

Mankind is facing the greatest threat of climate emergency which is being termed as “Code red for humanity”. Industrialization, urbanization and increasing population has led to unprecedented crisis (B)______ by over exploitation of natural resources, and their contamination with toxic chemicals and pollutants. There are far-reaching impacts of (C)______ greenhouse gases on our planet. According to estimates of various agencies like, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) this will result in rise of earth temperature by 02°C by 2050.

This alarming situation is the major attention area and it is the need of the hour that the government and non-government organizations involving individuals, communities, countries, and the globe as whole, (D)______ themselves with the basic principles of ‘sustainability’. Human society and economy are (E)_____ on nature, and only harmonious existence will allow Homo sapiens to persist and thrive on this planet.

Q. Which one of the following options will fill the blank (C) above?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 5
Ever-increasing: always increasing

According to the line, the harmful greenhouse gas is increasing on a daily basis, so the word ‘ever-increasing’ is correct.

Ever-more: always, forever

Eversion: an act of turning inside out

Ever-lasting: lasting forever

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 6

n the following question, a sentence is given with certain words are underlined. Choose the pair/s of such words which need to be interchanged so as to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

A significant number of hearths have been (A) unearthed around the 76,000-year mark and there is (B) controlled archaeological evidence of (C) diminishing fire the further back you go, so the (D) assumption is that once we became modern, we worked out how to cook.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 6
The phrase 'controlled archeological evidence' does not make any sense. The word 'controlled' means 'the restriction of an activity, tendency, or phenomenon'. Thus, 'archeological evidence' cannot be 'controlled'. Therefore, the word 'controlled' needs to be changed. Out of all the emboldened words, the only word that would fit the sentence grammatically and make the sentence meaningful as well is 'diminishing'. Thus, 'controlled' and 'diminishing' should be interchanged with each other.

Correct sentence: A significant number of hearths have been unearthed around the 76,000-year mark and there is diminishing archaeological evidence of controlled fire the further back you go, so the assumption is that once we became modern, we worked out how to cook.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 7

The passage given below has five blanks given in various lines which indicates that some words have been omitted. There are five options among which only one can fill the blank correctly. Choose the correct option for each blank.

Sustainability emphasizes the need for society to conserve resources, protect natural ecosystems, minimize pollution and promote social (A)______.

Mankind is facing the greatest threat of climate emergency which is being termed as “Code red for humanity”. Industrialization, urbanization and increasing population has led to unprecedented crisis (B)______ by over exploitation of natural resources, and their contamination with toxic chemicals and pollutants. There are far-reaching impacts of (C)______ greenhouse gases on our planet. According to estimates of various agencies like, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) this will result in rise of earth temperature by 02°C by 2050.

This alarming situation is the major attention area and it is the need of the hour that the government and non-government organizations involving individuals, communities, countries, and the globe as whole, (D)______ themselves with the basic principles of ‘sustainability’. Human society and economy are (E)_____ on nature, and only harmonious existence will allow Homo sapiens to persist and thrive on this planet.

Q. Which one of the following options will fill the blank (B) above?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 7

Catalysed: the increase of the rate of a process

The rate of climate emergency is fast-paced by exploitation of nature and its contamination. Thus, the use of the word ‘catalysed’ is suitable here.

Curb: check, control

Coveted: desired eagerly

Duress: threat

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 8

Which of the following phrases (A), (B), (C), (D) given below in the statement should replace the phrase printed is underlined in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and ‘No Correction is required’, mark (E) as the answer.

The opposition party is likely to win the elections by the sweeping majority.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 8
The word ‘likely’ means probable or might happen. So the usage of the definite article ‘the’ is not appropriate. We should use the indefinite article ‘a’ here and so ‘by a sweeping majority’ is the correction required.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 9

The passage given below has five blanks given in various lines which indicates that some words have been omitted. There are five options among which only one can fill the blank correctly. Choose the correct option for each blank.

Sustainability emphasizes the need for society to conserve resources, protect natural ecosystems, minimize pollution and promote social (A)______.

Mankind is facing the greatest threat of climate emergency which is being termed as “Code red for humanity”. Industrialization, urbanization and increasing population has led to unprecedented crisis (B)______ by over exploitation of natural resources, and their contamination with toxic chemicals and pollutants. There are far-reaching impacts of (C)______ greenhouse gases on our planet. According to estimates of various agencies like, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) this will result in rise of earth temperature by 02°C by 2050.

This alarming situation is the major attention area and it is the need of the hour that the government and non-government organizations involving individuals, communities, countries, and the globe as whole, (D)______ themselves with the basic principles of ‘sustainability’. Human society and economy are (E)_____ on nature, and only harmonious existence will allow Homo sapiens to persist and thrive on this planet.

Q. Which one of the following options will fill the blank (A) above?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 9
Equity: liability, responsibility

Sustainability can be obtained when awareness is spread about social responsibility, which is rightfully expressed by the word ‘equity’.

Aegis: sponsorship

Advent: arrival

Bucolic: uncivilized

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 10

Direction: In this question, two columns I and II, and three sentences are given, which are divided into two parts. Column I (A, B, and C) consists of the first half of each sentence and Column II (D, E, and F) consists of the second half of each sentence. Match column I with column II, so that the sentences formed are both meaningful and grammatically correct. Choose the option as your answer.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 10
Part A is a complete clause by itself, which means the next part should start with the appropriate conjunction of prepositions. None of the options in column II do so.

So, part A doesn’t have a pair. We can negate options B, C & E.

If we determine which part (E or F) will pair with part B, we will know which the correct answer is.

The second part of B should be something that could be possessed by dogs. "Heart condition" fits this description.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 11

In the following questions, a sentence has been given in which a part of the sentence has been underlined. The underline part may or may not be grammatically or contextually correct. Choose the most appropriate alternative from the given options to make the sentence meaningful.

Unlike in the past, when support from the security agencies helped the PTI government overcome many political challenges, that pivot is now missing.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 11
The emboldened part should be in the past tense, so options B and C get eliminated.

The verb ‘help’ does not take the preposition ‘to’ with it. So, options B and D get eliminated.

Therefore, option E is the correct answer as the given sentence requires no improvement.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 12

The following sentences are broken into four parts and two parts may contain an error in them. Find out the combination which contains error. If the sentence is free from error, mark ‘No Error’.

Q. Hurdles like electric boxes and (A) / hawkers on the sidewalks leaving (B) / very little space for pedestrians (C) / to actually walk in.(D)

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 12
The error lies in parts B and D.

Part B uses the progressive verb form 'leaving', which is incorrect. As the sentence suggests that it is the main verb, it should be either 'leave' or 'left'.

Part D uses the preposition 'in', which is incorrect. The correct preposition should be- to walk 'on' the sidewalks.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 13

In the following questions, a sentence has been given in which a part of the sentence has been underlined. The underline part may or may not be grammatically or contextually correct. Choose the most appropriate alternative from the given options to make the sentence meaningful.

One of the prime minister’s remarks at a recent public rally have reflected his frustration over the establishment’s stance.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 13

The phrase ‘one of the’ should be followed by a plural noun and a singular verb. Thus, all the sentences except sentence C get eliminated.

Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 14

In the following question, A and H statements are in the correct order. Rearrange the remaining statements and answer the question which follows.

A. The Gurukul was a type of school in ancient education system.

B. The history of Gurukulam can be traced back to the Vedic age.

C. There was no discrimination based on their social standards.

D. At the Gurukulam, the Gurus used to train their students in many domains such as meditations, Yoga, Shastra and etc.

E. The Gurukul system refers to an ancient learning method and in Sanskrit, it was called Gurukulam.

F. The main motto of Gurukulam, since the Vedic age, was to develop the knowledge of the young students.

G. During the training, the students were treated respectfully by their teachers.

H. Thus, the Gurukulam initiated a new tradition known as the Guru-Shishya tradition.

Q. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 14
The second sentence should be E as it reiterates the same fact as sentence A. The sentence that should succeed E is B. We can confirm the fact from the usage of the word Gurukulam in the third sentence. The word Gurukulam first appears in the second sentence E and the third sentence, B traces back the history of Gurukulam.

The sentence that should succeed the third sentence (B), is F. We can confirm it because, in sentence F, the fact regarding the initiation of Gurukulam (Vedic Age) reappears, after appearing for the first time in sentence B, the sentence which precedes F. Therefore, we can conclude that F should be the fourth sentence.

The sentence which should succeed the fourth sentence (F), is D because we have already seen that F talks about the chief purpose of Gurukulam i.e training the young minds. And D should succeed F because D further explains in detail, the various domains in which the students were usually trained in.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 15

In the following questions, a sentence has been given in which a part of the sentence has been underlined. The underline part may or may not be grammatically or contextually correct. Choose the most appropriate alternative from the given options to make the sentence meaningful.

The decision of the military leadership to stay out of the political fray has changes the dynamics completely.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 15
  • ‘has/have’ should be followed by the third form of the verb.

  • Adverbs are usually placed before the main verb but after auxiliary verbs such as ‘be, has, have, may, & must’.

  • Thus, we can understand that all other sentences except A get eliminated.

  • Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 16

Given below is a sentence with three blanks. Identify the correct order of words that can be used to fill in the blanks.

It sailed by in the _______ towards the _______ city on the other side of the bay that had been _______ against Buccaneers.

(A) Uninhabited

(B) Darkness

(C) Colonial

(D) Steeple

(E) Fortified

(F) Transfigured

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 16
'Uninhabited' means 'unpopulated'.

'Darkness' means 'the partial or complete absence of light'.

'Colonial' means 'relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonies'.

'Steeple' means 'tower'.

'Fortified' means 'strengthened'.

'Transfigured' means 'to transform'.

When the blanks are filled with words in the order given by option B, the sentence is 'It sailed by in the darkness towards the colonial city on the other side of the bay that had been fortified against Buccaneers', which is both grammatically as well as contextually correct.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 17

In the following questions, a sentence has been given in which a part of the sentence has been underlined. The underline part may or may not be grammatically or contextually correct. Choose the most appropriate alternative from the given options to make the sentence meaningful.

Global collaboration in areas including research and development and Industry 5.0 and investments in digital and corporate strategy could similarly becoming key drivers of industrial development.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 17

Modals like ‘can, could, will, would, etc,.’ are always followed by the base form of the verb. Thus, all the sentences except sentence B get eliminated.

Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 18

In the following question, A and H statements are in the correct order. Rearrange the remaining statements and answer the question which follows.

A. The Gurukul was a type of school in ancient education system.

B. The history of Gurukulam can be traced back to the Vedic age.

C. There was no discrimination based on their social standards.

D. At the Gurukulam, the Gurus used to train their students in many domains such as meditations, Yoga, Shastra and etc.

E. The Gurukul system refers to an ancient learning method and in Sanskrit, it was called Gurukulam.

F. The main motto of Gurukulam, since the Vedic age, was to develop the knowledge of the young students.

G. During the training, the students were treated respectfully by their teachers.

H. Thus, the Gurukulam initiated a new tradition known as the Guru-Shishya tradition.

Q. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 18
The second sentence should be E as it reiterates the same fact as sentence A. The sentence that should succeed E is B. We can confirm the fact from the usage of the word Gurukulam in the third sentence. The word Gurukulam first appears in the second sentence E and the third sentence, B traces back the history of Gurukulam.

Hence, the correct option is (E).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 19

In the following questions, a sentence has been given in which a part of the sentence has been underlined. The underline part may or may not be grammatically or contextually correct. Choose the most appropriate alternative from the given options to make the sentence meaningful.

Tamil Nadu’s capital, which in a normal year gets anything between 1,300 mm and 1,400 mm of rainfall, have laid low by the indifference of success governments.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 19
In the given sentence, the subject is singular i.e.; ‘Tamil Nadu’s capital’. Thus, it should be followed by the singular verb ‘has been’.

Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 20

Direction: In this question, two columns I and II, and three sentences are given, which are divided into two parts. Column I (A, B, and C) consists of the first half of each sentence and Column II (D, E, and F) consists of the second half of each sentence. Match column I with column II, so that the sentences formed are both meaningful and grammatically correct. Choose the option as your answer.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 20
Part B is a complete clause starting with a "but". This means that the next clause will not only be a complete clause by itself, but will also contradict B.

No such options are available in column II. So, B is pair less. We can negate options A, B & D.

If we determine which part (E or F) will pair with part A, we will know which is the correct answer.

Part A ends with "an", after which "important" from part E will fit not "taking" from part F.

Hence, the correct option is (E).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 21

In the following questions, four sentences are given that may or may not be grammatically correct. Choose the sentence/s that contain/s grammatical errors. If all the sentences are incorrect, choose option E ‘all the above’ as your answer.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 21
The error lies in sentence B. The verb ‘restrain’ takes the preposition ‘from’ with it.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

South Korea has passed a law which will effectively restrain tech giants from forcing developers to use their payments systems.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 22

Given below is a sentence with three blanks. Identify the correct order of words that can be used to fill in the blanks.

This is not necessarily an ending so much as an _______, by which you seem to mean, _______, a kind of brief _______ pause.

A) Regrouping

B) Vaguely

C) Respective

D) Emotive

E) Interstice

F) Tumbling

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 22
'Regrouping' means 'reassembling'.

'Vaguely' means 'nearly' or 'approximately'.

'Respective' means 'separate'.

'Emotive' means 'arousing'.

'Interstice' means 'interval'.

'Tumbling' means 'collapsing'.

When the blanks are filled with words in the order given by option C, the sentence is 'This is not necessarily an ending so much as an interstice, by which you seem to mean, vaguely, a kind of brief emotive pause', which is both grammatically as well as contextually correct.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 23

In the following questions, four sentences are given that may or may not be grammatically correct. Choose the sentence/s that contain/s grammatical errors. If all the sentences are incorrect, choose option E ‘all the above’ as your answer.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 23
The error lies in sentence D. According to parallelism, the same form of the verb should be used before and after the conjunction. As we have used the base form of the verb (bring) before the conjunction ‘and’, so we should use the base form of the verb ‘make’ after the conjunction.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

Market dynamics and economic necessities bring all the states together and make them interdependent.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 24

Below, a statement is divided into parts. One or more of these parts may contain an error. Out of the given options, choose the one that gives an ‘errorless combination’. If there are no errors, choose option (E), viz, No error.

Industry organisations will (A) / make a fresh appeal to the (B) / state to intervene and undertaken (C) / necessary steps to provide relief.(D)

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 24
The given sentence has one error, which lies in part C.

The part C uses the past participle form of the verb 'undertaken', which is incorrect here. Since the previous verb is 'to intervene', it must also be in the form 'undertake'.

So, the errorless combination is ABD.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 25

In the following questions, four sentences are given that may or may not be grammatically correct. Choose the sentence/s that contain/s grammatical errors. If all the sentences are incorrect, choose option E ‘all the above’ as your answer.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 25
The error lies in sentence C. Here, the subject is singular i.e. ‘the movement’. So, it should be followed by a singular verb i.e. ‘was’.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

During the 1990s, the movement of violent extremist elements – both personnel and equipment – was detected in Nepal.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 26

Direction: In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose ‘No improvement’.

It is an urgent that the banks work exclusively for the betterment of the common people due to the duress caused by demonetization.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 26
'An' is in itself a type of adjective 'Urgent' is an adjective and do not need an article before it here.

Thus, the correct replacement would be Urgent that the.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 27

In the following questions, four sentences are given that may or may not be grammatically correct. Choose the sentence/s that contain/s grammatical errors. If all the sentences are incorrect, choose option E ‘all the above’ as your answer.

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 27
Sentence A contains errors. Whenever we use negative adverbials at the beginning of sentences, we require one to invert the subject and verb. (auxiliary verb + subject (+ verb).)

Thus, the correct sentence is:

Never in the history of human conflict has so much been demanded by so few.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 28

Direction: In the following passage there are blanks, each of them which have been numbered. Five options have been suggested for each blank, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find the appropriate word in each case.

India traditionally never had a demand problem. On the contrary, its economy was always supply-constrained.

Proof of no demand ___(1)___ is that between 2000-01 and 2015-16, domestic consumption of both finished steel and cement roughly ___(2)___, from 26.3 million tonnes (mt) and 92 mt, to 81.5 mt and 269 mt, respectively. During the same period, annual sales of passenger vehicles quadrupled (from 6.9 lakh to 27.9 lakh), while growing 4.5 times in the case of two-wheelers (from 36.3 lakh to 164.6 lakh) and five times for commercial vehicles (from 1.4 lakh to 6.9 lakh). Also, the total air passengers flown jumped nearly 10 times (from 14 million to 135 million) and the number of telephone connections 30-fold (from 36.3 million to 1059.3 million).

Supply not keeping up with demand — recall those long waiting periods for telephones, LPG connections and Bajaj Chetak scooters — was also ___(3)____ in inflation. Annual retail food inflation during the Nineties, and even the 10 years from 2006-07 to 2015-16, averaged 9.8 per cent. Not surprisingly, “supply management” measures — be it stocking limits under the Essential Commodities Act, export bans, zero-duty imports or selective credit control to ___(4)___ bank finance against cereals, pulses, sugar, oilseeds and raw cotton — were par for the course.

All this has changed in the last three years or less. The certainty that producers once enjoyed — of finding buyers for their wares without doing much beyond minor price adjustments to bring supply and demand into ___(5)____ has ceased to exist.

Find the appropriate word for the blank (5).

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 28
Equilibrium means a state of adjustment between opposing or divergent influences or elements.

Two opposing elements i.e. supply and demand are being discussed here. All other options, though similar, do not fit as much ‘equilibrium’ does.

Composure – a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing or appearance.

Assurance – a state of being certain, free from doubt.

Placidity – serenely free from interruption or disturbance.

Note: Equilibrium can be split into equal and libra.

How to remember: The symbol for the sun-sign libra is a balance scale. When the scales are balanced, weight is said to be in equilibrium.

Example: The temperature outside and inside the room is in equilibrium(balanced).

Hence, the correct option is (C).

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 29

In the following questions, a word has been given in bold followed by four sentences in which the emboldened word has been used. Choose the most appropriate sentence in which the meaning of the given word has been used incorrectly. If all the sentences use the word correctly, choose option E as your answer.

STALWART

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 29
The meaning of the word ‘stalwart’ is ‘extremely dedicated and loyal’.

All the sentences use the given word correctly as they are talking about some loyal bodyguards or a loyal follower.

Therefore, option E is the correct answer.

IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 30

Direction: In the following passage there are blanks, each of them which have been numbered. Five options have been suggested for each blank, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find the appropriate word in each case.

India traditionally never had a demand problem. On the contrary, its economy was always supply-constrained.

Proof of no demand ___(1)___ is that between 2000-01 and 2015-16, domestic consumption of both finished steel and cement roughly ___(2)___, from 26.3 million tonnes (mt) and 92 mt, to 81.5 mt and 269 mt, respectively. During the same period, annual sales of passenger vehicles quadrupled (from 6.9 lakh to 27.9 lakh), while growing 4.5 times in the case of two-wheelers (from 36.3 lakh to 164.6 lakh) and five times for commercial vehicles (from 1.4 lakh to 6.9 lakh). Also, the total air passengers flown jumped nearly 10 times (from 14 million to 135 million) and the number of telephone connections 30-fold (from 36.3 million to 1059.3 million).

Supply not keeping up with demand — recall those long waiting periods for telephones, LPG connections and Bajaj Chetak scooters — was also ___(3)____ in inflation. Annual retail food inflation during the Nineties, and even the 10 years from 2006-07 to 2015-16, averaged 9.8 per cent. Not surprisingly, “supply management” measures — be it stocking limits under the Essential Commodities Act, export bans, zero-duty imports or selective credit control to ___(4)___ bank finance against cereals, pulses, sugar, oilseeds and raw cotton — were par for the course.

All this has changed in the last three years or less. The certainty that producers once enjoyed — of finding buyers for their wares without doing much beyond minor price adjustments to bring supply and demand into ___(5)____ has ceased to exist.

Find the appropriate word for the blank (4).

Detailed Solution for IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test - 12 - Question 30
Restricted means not general or intended for general circulation or release.

The sentence uses words like ‘control’ and against’ implying the use of a negative verb. ‘Broaden’ and ‘exceed’ do not fit since they talk about ‘increase’. Using ‘qualify’ makes no sense here.

Broaden – to make broader.

Qualify – to make less harsh or strict.

Exceed - to go beyond a limit.

Note: Restrict can be split into re- and strict, as if something is strictly hidden from the public. It is also synonymous to restrain.

Example: The entry to this place is restricted (not allowed to everyone).

Hence, the correct option is (C).

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