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Q1. The chairman _____ the company’s funds, so he was dismissed.
(a) pirated
(b) misplaced
(c) misappropriated
(d) enticed
Sol. Pirate: to reproduce without authorization especially in infringement of copyright.
Misappropriate: to steal something that you have been trusted to take care of and use it for your own good.
Hence option C fits in the context.
Q2. It is _____ that those who expect clemency from others are seldom merciful themselves. (a) paradoxical
(b) strange
(c) stupid
(d) repulsive
Sol. Paradoxical: seemingly absurd or self-contradictory.
Repulsive: arousing intense distaste or disgust.
Option A fits in the context as the subsequent part of the sentence implies two situations which are contrary to each other.
Directions (3-4): Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Q3. My sister said that it sometimes took her one hour to (put) her make-up.
(a) put up
(b) put on
(c) put over
(d) No Improvement
S3. Ans.(b)
Sol. Put on: to make part of one’s appearance.
Hence option B fits in the context.
Q4. Garima has her meal at three, (when she has it), she goes off to sleep.
(a) when she will have it
(b) when she has had it
(c) when she will have had it
(d) No Improvement
Sol. The sentence is in habitual present which is used to indicate action that occurs regularly or repeatedly. Hence the flowing clause after ‘when’ will be in Present Perfect Tense i.e. has + V3 (3rd form). Here ‘had’ (third form of Have) which means possess, own, or hold is to use as a main verb after helping verb ‘has’. Hence option B is the correct choice.
Directions (5-6): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Q5. INIMICAL
(a) untidy
(b) harmful
(c) funny
(d) trial
Sol. Inimical: adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable.
Harmful: causing or capable of causing damage or harm.
Hence Inimical and Harmful are synonyms to each other.
Q6. SPRUCE
(a) lethargy
(b) elegant
(c) scruffy
(d) ragged
Sol. Spruce: neat in dress and appearance.
Elegant: graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
Scruffy: shabby and untidy or dirty.
Ragged: (of cloth or clothes) old and torn.
Hence Spruce and Elegant are synonyms to each other.
Directions (7-8): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Q7. ZANY
(a) sensible
(b) constant
(c) nadir
(d) separate
Sol. Zany: amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic.
Sensible: possessing or displaying prudence.
Hence Zany and Sensible are antonyms to each other.
Q8. IMPUDENT
(a) anxious
(b) polite
(c) flippant
(d) reckless
Sol. Impudent: marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others.
Polite: having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.
Flippant: not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
Hence Impudent and Polite are antonyms to each other.
Directions (9-10): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Q9. Down and out
(a) Mad
(b) Jealousy and Envy
(c) Futility
(d) Without money
Sol. Option D is the correct meaning.
Q10. Draw a blank
(a) Absent minded
(b) To be unsuccessful
(c) Come to an end
(d) To fall a victim
S10. Ans.(b)
Sol. Option B is the correct meaning.
Directions (11-15): A passage is given with five questions following it. Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given four alternatives.
Corruption is not a uniquely Indian phenomenon. It is witnessed all over the world in developing as well as developed countries. It has spread its tentacles in every sphere of life, namely business administration, politics, officialdom, and services. In fact, there is hardly any sector which can be characterized for not being infected with the vices of corruption. Corruption is rampant in every segment and every section of society, barring the social status attached to it. Nobody can be considered free from corruption from a high-ranking officer.
To root out the evil of corruption from society, we need to make a comprehensive code of conduct for politicians, legislatures, bureaucrats, and such code should be strictly enforced. Judiciary should be given more independence and initiatives on issues related to corruption. Special courts should be set-up to take up such issues and speedy trial is to be promoted. Law and order machinery should be allowed to work without political interference. NGOs and media should come forward to create awareness against corruption in society and educate people to combat this evil. Only then we would be able to save our system from being collapsed.
Q11. According to the passage where does corruption has spread its tentacles?
(a) officialdom
(b) politics
(c) business administration
(d) All of these
Q12. What kind of status is being barred by the corruption?
(a) social
(b) economic
(c) mental
(d) physical
Q13. According to the passage, who is free from corruption?
(a) high ranking officers
(b) politicians
(c) bureaucrats
(d) None of these
Q14. Which of the following measure is not mentioned in the passage to root out the evil of corruption from society?
(a) private sector should create awareness against corruption
(b) media should come forward to create awareness and educate people to combat this evil
(c) judiciary to be given more independence and initiative in relation to corruption
(d) comprehensive code of conduct for politicians, legislature and bureaucrats
Q15. According to the passage, which of the following is INCORRECT?
(a) corruption is prevalent only in developing countries
(b) corruption is rampant in every segment and section of society
(c) to combat corruption, law and order should be allowed to work without political interference
(d) corruption is not a uniquely Indian phenomena
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