IBPS Bank PO Prelims Mock Test - 13 - Banking Exams MCQ

Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Despite the economic crunch worldwide that saw pulverization of some of the largest banking and finance giants, Indian banking houses have managed to show positive growth this quarter. Some of India’s leading national banks have posted a net profit rise of more than 40% over the last quarter amid global turmoil. This would come as a big shot in the arm for the investors and consumers of these banks even though apprehension is mounting on other banking and broking firms worldwide. One of the main reasons behind the success of these banks this quarter, would be their direct backing by the Government of India. People take solace in their investments in public sector watching the bailout packages being cashed out by governments all over the world to save big business houses.

Other private banks in India have also reported a substantial net profit over the last quarter. Given the internal and domestic scenario, one cannot put this down as a mundane achievement. While others are on a cost-cutting spree and firing employees, Indian companies are actually working on boosting staffing in banking and broking sector. This can be seen as a big boon in the days to come when the current recession eases and the economy gradually comes back on to the fast track. The finance minister has assured Indian public about the sound health of all Indian banks. This could also be evident from the fact that there have been no mergers and takeovers in Indian banking sector in a contrast to world scenario where finance houses are looking for mergers to cut costs on operations. We definitely are not looking to thrive; rather we are looking for growth. It is just that the pace of growth is a little slow now as compared to a year or two before. These are hard times to test the hard. The weak in business and career will be weeded out and it is sometimes very beneficial for business in the long run.

Q. What, according to the author, will be a big boon in the days to come?

Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Despite the economic crunch worldwide that saw pulverization of some of the largest banking and finance giants, Indian banking houses have managed to show positive growth this quarter. Some of India’s leading national banks have posted a net profit rise of more than 40% over the last quarter amid global turmoil. This would come as a big shot in the arm for the investors and consumers of these banks even though apprehension is mounting on other banking and broking firms worldwide. One of the main reasons behind the success of these banks this quarter, would be their direct backing by the Government of India. People take solace in their investments in public sector watching the bailout packages being cashed out by governments all over the world to save big business houses.

Other private banks in India have also reported a substantial net profit over the last quarter. Given the internal and domestic scenario, one cannot put this down as a mundane eachievement. While others are on a cost-cutting spree and firing employees, Indian companies are actually working on boosting staffing in banking and broking sector. This can be seen as a big boon in the days to come when the current recession eases and the economy gradually comes back on to the fast track. The finance minister has assured Indian public about the sound health of all Indian banks. This could also be evident from the fact that there have been no mergers and takeovers in Indian banking sector in a contrast to world scenario where finance houses are looking for mergers to cut costs on operations. We definitely are not looking to thrive; rather we are looking for growth. It is just that the pace of growth is a little slow now as compared to a year or two before. These are hard times to test the hard. The weak in business and career will be weeded out and it is sometimes very beneficial for business in the long run.

Q. Which of the following statements is/are definitely true in the context of the passage?

(A) India has not been affected by the economic slowdown.

(B) India banks are showing growth in this quarter despite the recession.

(C) While banking industry in the West was severely affected by recession in the past, it is now gradually recovering and showing a positive growth.

Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Despite the economic crunch worldwide that saw pulverization of some of the largest banking and finance giants, Indian banking houses have managed to show positive growth this quarter. Some of India’s leading national banks have posted a net profit rise of more than 40% over the last quarter amid global turmoil. This would come as a big shot in the arm for the investors and consumers of these banks even though apprehension is mounting on other banking and broking firms worldwide. One of the main reasons behind the success of these banks this quarter, would be their direct backing by the Government of India. People take solace in their investments in public sector watching the bailout packages being cashed out by governments all over the world to save big business houses.

Other private banks in India have also reported a substantial net profit over the last quarter. Given the internal and domestic scenario, one cannot put this down as a mundane eachievement. While others are on a cost-cutting spree and firing employees, Indian companies are actually working on boosting staffing in banking and broking sector. This can be seen as a big boon in the days to come when the current recession eases and the economy gradually comes back on to the fast track. The finance minister has assured Indian public about the sound health of all Indian banks. This could also be evident from the fact that there have been no mergers and takeovers in Indian banking sector in a contrast to world scenario where finance houses are looking for mergers to cut costs on operations. We definitely are not looking to thrive; rather we are looking for growth. It is just that the pace of growth is a little slow now as compared to a year or two before. These are hard times to test the hard. The weak in business and career will be weeded out and it is sometimes very beneficial for business in the long run.

Q. Which of the following strengthens the finance minister’s statement about the sound health of Indian banks with respect to the passage?

(A) There have been no acquisitions and mergers of Indian banks.

(B) The Indian banks are recording a positive growth.

(C) Layoffs have been observed worldwide.

Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Despite the economic crunch worldwide that saw pulverization of some of the largest banking and finance giants, Indian banking houses have managed to show positive growth this quarter. Some of India’s leading national banks have posted a net profit rise of more than 40% over the last quarter amid global turmoil. This would come as a big shot in the arm for the investors and consumers of these banks even though apprehension is mounting on other banking and broking firms worldwide. One of the main reasons behind the success of these banks this quarter, would be their direct backing by the Government of India. People take solace in their investments in public sector watching the bailout packages being cashed out by governments all over the world to save big business houses.

Other private banks in India have also reported a substantial net profit over the last quarter. Given the internal and domestic scenario, one cannot put this down as a mundane eachievement. While others are on a cost-cutting spree and firing employees, Indian companies are actually working on boosting staffing in banking and broking sector. This can be seen as a big boon in the days to come when the current recession eases and the economy gradually comes back on to the fast track. The finance minister has assured Indian public about the sound health of all Indian banks. This could also be evident from the fact that there have been no mergers and takeovers in Indian banking sector in a contrast to world scenario where finance houses are looking for mergers to cut costs on operations. We definitely are not looking to thrive; rather we are looking for growth. It is just that the pace of growth is a little slow now as compared to a year or two before. These are hard times to test the hard. The weak in business and career will be weeded out and it is sometimes very beneficial for business in the long run.

Directions: Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.

TURMOIL

Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Despite the economic crunch worldwide that saw pulverization of some of the largest banking and finance giants, Indian banking houses have managed to show positive growth this quarter. Some of India’s leading national banks have posted a net profit rise of more than 40% over the last quarter amid global turmoil. This would come as a big shot in the arm for the investors and consumers of these banks even though apprehension is mounting on other banking and broking firms worldwide. One of the main reasons behind the success of these banks this quarter, would be their direct backing by the Government of India. People take solace in their investments in public sector watching the bailout packages being cashed out by governments all over the world to save big business houses.

Other private banks in India have also reported a substantial net profit over the last quarter. Given the internal and domestic scenario, one cannot put this down as a mundane eachievement. While others are on a cost-cutting spree and firing employees, Indian companies are actually working on boosting staffing in banking and broking sector. This can be seen as a big boon in the days to come when the current recession eases and the economy gradually comes back on to the fast track. The finance minister has assured Indian public about the sound health of all Indian banks. This could also be evident from the fact that there have been no mergers and takeovers in Indian banking sector in a contrast to world scenario where finance houses are looking for mergers to cut costs on operations. We definitely are not looking to thrive; rather we are looking for growth. It is just that the pace of growth is a little slow now as compared to a year or two before. These are hard times to test the hard. The weak in business and career will be weeded out and it is sometimes very beneficial for business in the long run.

Directions: Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.

PULVERIZATION

Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Despite the economic crunch worldwide that saw pulverization of some of the largest banking and finance giants, Indian banking houses have managed to show positive growth this quarter. Some of India’s leading national banks have posted a net profit rise of more than 40% over the last quarter amid global turmoil. This would come as a big shot in the arm for the investors and consumers of these banks even though apprehension is mounting on other banking and broking firms worldwide. One of the main reasons behind the success of these banks this quarter, would be their direct backing by the Government of India. People take solace in their investments in public sector watching the bailout packages being cashed out by governments all over the world to save big business houses.

Other private banks in India have also reported a substantial net profit over the last quarter. Given the internal and domestic scenario, one cannot put this down as a mundane eachievement. While others are on a cost-cutting spree and firing employees, Indian companies are actually working on boosting staffing in banking and broking sector. This can be seen as a big boon in the days to come when the current recession eases and the economy gradually comes back on to the fast track. The finance minister has assured Indian public about the sound health of all Indian banks. This could also be evident from the fact that there have been no mergers and takeovers in Indian banking sector in a contrast to world scenario where finance houses are looking for mergers to cut costs on operations. We definitely are not looking to thrive; rather we are looking for growth. It is just that the pace of growth is a little slow now as compared to a year or two before. These are hard times to test the hard. The weak in business and career will be weeded out and it is sometimes very beneficial for business in the long run.

Directions: Choose the word/group of words which is most opposite in meaning of the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.

THRIVE

Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Despite the economic crunch worldwide that saw pulverization of some of the largest banking and finance giants, Indian banking houses have managed to show positive growth this quarter. Some of India’s leading national banks have posted a net profit rise of more than 40% over the last quarter amid global turmoil. This would come as a big shot in the arm for the investors and consumers of these banks even though apprehension is mounting on other banking and broking firms worldwide. One of the main reasons behind the success of these banks this quarter, would be their direct backing by the Government of India. People take solace in their investments in public sector watching the bailout packages being cashed out by governments all over the world to save big business houses.

Other private banks in India have also reported a substantial net profit over the last quarter. Given the internal and domestic scenario, one cannot put this down as a mundane eachievement. While others are on a cost-cutting spree and firing employees, Indian companies are actually working on boosting staffing in banking and broking sector. This can be seen as a big boon in the days to come when the current recession eases and the economy gradually comes back on to the fast track. The finance minister has assured Indian public about the sound health of all Indian banks. This could also be evident from the fact that there have been no mergers and takeovers in Indian banking sector in a contrast to world scenario where finance houses are looking for mergers to cut costs on operations. We definitely are not looking to thrive; rather we are looking for growth. It is just that the pace of growth is a little slow now as compared to a year or two before. These are hard times to test the hard. The weak in business and career will be weeded out and it is sometimes very beneficial for business in the long run.

Directions: Choose the word/group of words which is most opposite in meaning of the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.

MUNDANE

Directions : In the following passage, there are some blanks to be filled by appropriate word from the given options. Choose the correct word and mark it as your answer.

Demonetisation of high denomination bank notes was in ----11---- of a series of measures taken by our Government during the last two years. It is a bold and decisive---12----. For several decades, tax evasion for many has become a way of life. This compromises the larger public interest and creates unjust enrichment in favour of the tax evader, to the detriment of the poor and ---13----. This has bred a parallel economy which is unacceptable for an inclusive---14----. Demonetisation seeks to create a new ‘normal’ wherein the GDP would be bigger, cleaner and real. This exercise is part of our Government’s ---15---- to eliminate corruption, black money, counterfeit currency and terror funding. Like all reforms, this measure is obviously---16-----, as it seeks to change the retrograde---17----. Drop in economic activity, if any, on account of the currency squeeze during the remonetisation ---18-----is expected to have only a ---19------ impact on the economy. I am reminded here ---20-----what the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, had said: “A right cause never fails”.

Directions : In the following passage, there are some blanks to be filled by appropriate word from the given options. Choose the correct word and mark it as your answer.

Demonetisation of high denomination bank notes was in ----11---- of a series of measures taken by our Government during the last two years. It is a bold and decisive---12----. For several decades, tax evasion for many has become a way of life. This compromises the larger public interest and creates unjust enrichment in favour of the tax evader, to the detriment of the poor and ---13----. This has bred a parallel economy which is unacceptable for an inclusive---14----. Demonetisation seeks to create a new ‘normal’ wherein the GDP would be bigger, cleaner and real. This exercise is part of our Government’s ---15---- to eliminate corruption, black money, counterfeit currency and terror funding. Like all reforms, this measure is obviously---16-----, as it seeks to change the retrograde---17----. Drop in economic activity, if any, on account of the currency squeeze during the remonetisation ---18-----is expected to have only a ---19------ impact on the economy. I am reminded here ---20-----what the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, had said: “A right cause never fails”.

Directions : In the following passage, there are some blanks to be filled by appropriate word from the given options. Choose the correct word and mark it as your answer.

Demonetisation of high denomination bank notes was in ----11---- of a series of measures taken by our Government during the last two years. It is a bold and decisive---12----. For several decades, tax evasion for many has become a way of life. This compromises the larger public interest and creates unjust enrichment in favour of the tax evader, to the detriment of the poor and ---13----. This has bred a parallel economy which is unacceptable for an inclusive---14----. Demonetisation seeks to create a new ‘normal’ wherein the GDP would be bigger, cleaner and real. This exercise is part of our Government’s ---15---- to eliminate corruption, black money, counterfeit currency and terror funding. Like all reforms, this measure is obviously---16-----, as it seeks to change the retrograde---17----. Drop in economic activity, if any, on account of the currency squeeze during the remonetisation ---18-----is expected to have only a ---19------ impact on the economy. I am reminded here ---20-----what the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, had said: “A right cause never fails”.

Directions : In the following passage, there are some blanks to be filled by appropriate word from the given options. Choose the correct word and mark it as your answer.

Demonetisation of high denomination bank notes was in ----11---- of a series of measures taken by our Government during the last two years. It is a bold and decisive---12----. For several decades, tax evasion for many has become a way of life. This compromises the larger public interest and creates unjust enrichment in favour of the tax evader, to the detriment of the poor and ---13----. This has bred a parallel economy which is unacceptable for an inclusive---14----. Demonetisation seeks to create a new ‘normal’ wherein the GDP would be bigger, cleaner and real. This exercise is part of our Government’s ---15---- to eliminate corruption, black money, counterfeit currency and terror funding. Like all reforms, this measure is obviously---16-----, as it seeks to change the retrograde---17----. Drop in economic activity, if any, on account of the currency squeeze during the remonetisation ---18-----is expected to have only a ---19------ impact on the economy. I am reminded here ---20-----what the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, had said: “A right cause never fails”.

Directions : In the following passage, there are some blanks to be filled by appropriate word from the given options. Choose the correct word and mark it as your answer.

Demonetisation of high denomination bank notes was in ----11---- of a series of measures taken by our Government during the last two years. It is a bold and decisive---12----. For several decades, tax evasion for many has become a way of life. This compromises the larger public interest and creates unjust enrichment in favour of the tax evader, to the detriment of the poor and ---13----. This has bred a parallel economy which is unacceptable for an inclusive---14----. Demonetisation seeks to create a new ‘normal’ wherein the GDP would be bigger, cleaner and real. This exercise is part of our Government’s ---15---- to eliminate corruption, black money, counterfeit currency and terror funding. Like all reforms, this measure is obviously---16-----, as it seeks to change the retrograde---17----. Drop in economic activity, if any, on account of the currency squeeze during the remonetisation ---18-----is expected to have only a ---19------ impact on the economy. I am reminded here ---20-----what the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, had said: “A right cause never fails”.

Directions : In the following passage, there are some blanks to be filled by appropriate word from the given options. Choose the correct word and mark it as your answer.

Demonetisation of high denomination bank notes was in ----11---- of a series of measures taken by our Government during the last two years. It is a bold and decisive---12----. For several decades, tax evasion for many has become a way of life. This compromises the larger public interest and creates unjust enrichment in favour of the tax evader, to the detriment of the poor and ---13----. This has bred a parallel economy which is unacceptable for an inclusive---14----. Demonetisation seeks to create a new ‘normal’ wherein the GDP would be bigger, cleaner and real. This exercise is part of our Government’s ---15---- to eliminate corruption, black money, counterfeit currency and terror funding. Like all reforms, this measure is obviously---16-----, as it seeks to change the retrograde---17----. Drop in economic activity, if any, on account of the currency squeeze during the remonetisation ---18-----is expected to have only a ---19------ impact on the economy. I am reminded here ---20-----what the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, had said: “A right cause never fails”.

Directions : In the following passage, there are some blanks to be filled by appropriate word from the given options. Choose the correct word and mark it as your answer.

Demonetisation of high denomination bank notes was in ----11---- of a series of measures taken by our Government during the last two years. It is a bold and decisive---12----. For several decades, tax evasion for many has become a way of life. This compromises the larger public interest and creates unjust enrichment in favour of the tax evader, to the detriment of the poor and ---13----. This has bred a parallel economy which is unacceptable for an inclusive---14----. Demonetisation seeks to create a new ‘normal’ wherein the GDP would be bigger, cleaner and real. This exercise is part of our Government’s ---15---- to eliminate corruption, black money, counterfeit currency and terror funding. Like all reforms, this measure is obviously---16-----, as it seeks to change the retrograde---17----. Drop in economic activity, if any, on account of the currency squeeze during the remonetisation ---18-----is expected to have only a ---19------ impact on the economy. I am reminded here ---20-----what the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, had said: “A right cause never fails”.

Directions : In the following passage, there are some blanks to be filled by appropriate word from the given options. Choose the correct word and mark it as your answer.

Demonetisation of high denomination bank notes was in ----11---- of a series of measures taken by our Government during the last two years. It is a bold and decisive---12----. For several decades, tax evasion for many has become a way of life. This compromises the larger public interest and creates unjust enrichment in favour of the tax evader, to the detriment of the poor and ---13----. This has bred a parallel economy which is unacceptable for an inclusive---14----. Demonetisation seeks to create a new ‘normal’ wherein the GDP would be bigger, cleaner and real. This exercise is part of our Government’s ---15---- to eliminate corruption, black money, counterfeit currency and terror funding. Like all reforms, this measure is obviously---16-----, as it seeks to change the retrograde---17----. Drop in economic activity, if any, on account of the currency squeeze during the remonetisation ---18-----is expected to have only a ---19------ impact on the economy. I am reminded here ---20-----what the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, had said: “A right cause never fails”.

Directions : In the following passage, there are some blanks to be filled by appropriate word from the given options. Choose the correct word and mark it as your answer.

Demonetisation of high denomination bank notes was in ----11---- of a series of measures taken by our Government during the last two years. It is a bold and decisive---12----. For several decades, tax evasion for many has become a way of life. This compromises the larger public interest and creates unjust enrichment in favour of the tax evader, to the detriment of the poor and ---13----. This has bred a parallel economy which is unacceptable for an inclusive---14----. Demonetisation seeks to create a new ‘normal’ wherein the GDP would be bigger, cleaner and real. This exercise is part of our Government’s ---15---- to eliminate corruption, black money, counterfeit currency and terror funding. Like all reforms, this measure is obviously---16-----, as it seeks to change the retrograde---17----. Drop in economic activity, if any, on account of the currency squeeze during the remonetisation ---18-----is expected to have only a ---19------ impact on the economy. I am reminded here ---20-----what the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, had said: “A right cause never fails”.

Directions : In the following passage, there are some blanks to be filled by appropriate word from the given options. Choose the correct word and mark it as your answer.

Demonetisation of high denomination bank notes was in ----11---- of a series of measures taken by our Government during the last two years. It is a bold and decisive---12----. For several decades, tax evasion for many has become a way of life. This compromises the larger public interest and creates unjust enrichment in favour of the tax evader, to the detriment of the poor and ---13----. This has bred a parallel economy which is unacceptable for an inclusive---14----. Demonetisation seeks to create a new ‘normal’ wherein the GDP would be bigger, cleaner and real. This exercise is part of our Government’s ---15---- to eliminate corruption, black money, counterfeit currency and terror funding. Like all reforms, this measure is obviously---16-----, as it seeks to change the retrograde---17----. Drop in economic activity, if any, on account of the currency squeeze during the remonetisation ---18-----is expected to have only a ---19------ impact on the economy. I am reminded here ---20-----what the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, had said: “A right cause never fails”.

Directions: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

A. Although there are large regional variations, it is not infrequent to find a large number of people sitting here together and doing nothing.

B. Once in office, they receive friends and relatives who feel free to call any time without prior appointment.

C. While working, one is struck by the slow and clumsy actions and reactions, indifferent attitudes. Procedure rather than outcome orientation, and the lack of consideration for others.

D. Even those who are employed often come late to the office and leave early unless they are forced to be punctual.

E. Work is not intrinsically valued in India.

F. Quite often people visit ailing friends and relatives or go out of their way to help them in their personal matters even during office hours.

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

Directions: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

A. Although there are large regional variations, it is not infrequent to find a large number of people sitting here together and doing nothing.

B. Once in office, they receive friends and relatives who feel free to call any time without prior appointment.

C. While working, one is struck by the slow and clumsy actions and reactions, indifferent attitudes. Procedure rather than outcome orientation, and the lack of consideration for others.

D. Even those who are employed often come late to the office and leave early unless they are forced to be punctual.

E. Work is not intrinsically valued in India.

F. Quite often people visit ailing friends and relatives or go out of their way to help them in their personal matters even during office hours.

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

Directions: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

A. Although there are large regional variations, it is not infrequent to find a large number of people sitting here together and doing nothing.

B. Once in office, they receive friends and relatives who feel free to call any time without prior appointment.

C. While working, one is struck by the slow and clumsy actions and reactions, indifferent attitudes. Procedure rather than outcome orientation, and the lack of consideration for others.

D. Even those who are employed often come late to the office and leave early unless they are forced to be punctual.

E. Work is not intrinsically valued in India.

F. Quite often people visit ailing friends and relatives or go out of their way to help them in their personal matters even during office hours.

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

Directions: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

A. Although there are large regional variations, it is not infrequent to find a large number of people sitting here together and doing nothing.

B. Once in office, they receive friends and relatives who feel free to call any time without prior appointment.

C. While working, one is struck by the slow and clumsy actions and reactions, indifferent attitudes. Procedure rather than outcome orientation, and the lack of consideration for others.

D. Even those who are employed often come late to the office and leave early unless they are forced to be punctual.

E. Work is not intrinsically valued in India.

F. Quite often people visit ailing friends and relatives or go out of their way to help them in their personal matters even during office hours.

Q. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

A. Although there are large regional variations, it is not infrequent to find a large number of people sitting here together and doing nothing.

B. Once in office, they receive friends and relatives who feel free to call any time without prior appointment.

C. While working, one is struck by the slow and clumsy actions and reactions, indifferent attitudes. Procedure rather than outcome orientation, and the lack of consideration for others.

D. Even those who are employed often come late to the office and leave early unless they are forced to be punctual.

E. Work is not intrinsically valued in India.

F. Quite often people visit ailing friends and relatives or go out of their way to help them in their personal matters even during office hours.

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

Directions : In each of the following sentences, a part of the sentence is underlined/bold. Beneath each sentence, five different ways of phrasing the underlined part are indicated. Choose the best alternative among the five.

During the summer of 2001, when it looked like parts of New Delhi and Mumbai were going to run short of water, many businesses and homes were affected by the stringent restrictions on the use of water.

Directions : In each of the following sentences, a part of the sentence is underlined/bold. Beneath each sentence, five different ways of phrasing the underlined part are indicated. Choose the best alternative among the five.

Before the independence of India the books of Dr P.K. Yadav presented a fundamental challenge to the accepted ideas of race relations that, two generations later, will be true of the writings of the radical writers of the 1970s.   

Directions : In each of the following sentences, a part of the sentence is underlined/bold. Beneath each sentence, five different ways of phrasing the underlined part are indicated. Choose the best alternative among the five.

For the reason that diesel was relatively cheap and Rs. 3.00 per litre in 1960s, the average Indian came to view unfettered, inexpensive driving as a right rather than a lucky privilege.

Directions : In each of the following sentences, a part of the sentence is underlined/bold. Beneath each sentence, five different ways of phrasing the underlined part are indicated. Choose the best alternative among the five.

The political masters of the healthcare system have not listened to professional health planners because it has not been profitable for them to do that thing.

Directions : In each of the following sentences, a part of the sentence is underlined/bold. Beneath each sentence, five different ways of phrasing the underlined part are indicated. Choose the best alternative among the five.

Because of the efforts of Dr Rajendra Prasad and other advocates of the “soft” path of solar energy, the economics of nuclear power are being more closely examined now than ever before.