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All 96 English Language previous-year questions from IBPS CLERK 2023, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Fillers

   Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. During the recent celebration of Pride month (June) globally and in India, we witnessed an _______ social media presence filled with striking images and stories.

   • a)Discernible
   • b)Avoidable
   • c)Fable
   • d)Incredible
   • e)Responsible
2. Q2.Error Spotting

   One of the bold words is misspelled. Find it. A major FAILURE relates to the CONTINUING INABILITY to produce a COMPREHANSIVE Free Trade Agreement (FTA) 18 years after the SIGNING of the Framework Agreement.

   • a)failure
   • b)continuing
   • c)inability
   • d)comprehansive
   • e)signing
3. Q3.English Language

   Choose the sentence which contains a grammatical or contextual error. If all are correct, mark 'all are correct'.

   • a)The professor's explanation was so ambiguous that students were left confused about the main concept.
   • b)Solving the complex conundrum required a combination of analytical skills and creativity.
   • c)Planting trees is an effective way to mitigate the impact of climate change.
   • d)The team celebrated their victory after they have scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the game.
   • e)All are correct
4. Q4.English Language

   Arrange the phrases in proper sequence: in lively discussions, exchanging ideas (A)/ eager students engaged (B)/ curiosity and growth (C)/ that sparked intellectual (D)

   • a)BCDA
   • b)ADCB
   • c)BADC
   • d)CBAD
   • e)ABDC
5. Q5.English Language

   Arrange the phrases in proper sequence: nurturing trust and communication (A)/ connections between individuals (B) form the foundation of (C)/ enduring and fulfilling (D)

   • a)BCDA
   • b)ACDB
   • c)BADC
   • d)CBAD
   • e)ABDC
6. Q6.English Language

   Rearrange sentences into a meaningful paragraph: (A) At last, in an old attic, he unearthed a chest filled with heirlooms (B) Grateful, James felt a renewed sense of belonging and cherished the legacy passed down through generations. (C) Excitement fueled his journey as he deciphered the riddles and traveled to historic landmarks. (D) A mysterious letter arrived at James's doorstep, revealing clues to an undiscovered family treasure. (E) He also found a letter from a long-lost relative, connecting him to a rich family history.

   • a)BCADE
   • b)ADCBE
   • c)DCBAE
   • d)DCAEB
   • e)CDABE
7. Q7.English Language

   Select the phrase that best completes both blanks. (I) The argument between the coworkers quickly got ____, escalating into a heated and unproductive exchange. (II) The party's noise levels were getting ____, prompting the neighbors to complain about the disturbance.

   • a)in deep trouble
   • b)out of hand
   • c)dropped
   • d)under the thumb
   • e)highly rational
8. Q8.English Language

   Select the phrase that best completes both blanks. (I) The job interview seemed promising initially, but nerves got the best of the candidate, causing the interview ____. (II) The situation started ____ when conflicts arose among team members.

   • a)to go south
   • b)to outshine
   • c)to think out of the box
   • d)to grapple
   • e)to perform outstandingly
9. Q9.English Language

   Select the phrase that best completes both blanks. (I) The research team ____ when the laboratory equipment malfunctioned. (II) The project ____, and the initial smooth progress turned into a complex situation.

   • a)ridicule the team
   • b)found a difficult terrain
   • c)on the educational program
   • d)were an organized structure
   • e)faced unexpected challenges
10. Q10.English Language

    [Passage] In the intricate global tapestry, third-world countries stand at the crossroads of challenges and opportunities, with a potential for transformative change. Economic disparities, healthcare inadequacies, and educational barriers are persistent challenges, but a concerted effort toward empowerment can pave the way for sustainable development. Economic inequality remains a pressing issue, depriving millions of access to basic necessities. However, targeted efforts to equally distributing the resources and introducing policies to enhance economic opportunities, such as microfinance initiatives and entrepreneurship support, can uplift communities, fostering self-sufficiency and breaking the chains of poverty. Inadequate healthcare exacerbates the hardships faced by these nations... Education emerges as a key catalyst for change. Access to quality education is a fundamental right that unlocks doors to a better future. International collaborations and investments in educational infrastructure can bridge the existing gaps... Political stability is integral to sustainable development. Governance reforms that tackle corruption and promote transparency strengthen institutions... Infrastructure deficiencies... impede progress... In conclusion, third-world countries face challenges that require comprehensive and collaborative solutions. Q. What specific strategies are mentioned to address economic inequality and uplifting communities? (I) Implementing targeted efforts such as microfinance initiatives and entrepreneurship support. (II) Developing initiatives aimed at eradicating corruption and fostering a culture of transparency. (III) Introducing comprehensive policies to bridge income gaps by fostering self-sufficiency. (IV) Advocating for equitable distribution of resources and opportunities to uplift marginalized communities.

    • a)Only (I)
    • b)Both (III) and (IV)
    • c)Both (I) and (IV)
    • d)Only (I), (III) and (IV)
    • e)All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)
11. Q11.English Language

    [Passage] In the intricate global tapestry, third-world countries stand at the crossroads of challenges and opportunities, with a potential for transformative change. Economic disparities, healthcare inadequacies, and educational barriers are persistent challenges, but a concerted effort toward empowerment can pave the way for sustainable development. Economic inequality remains a pressing issue, depriving millions of access to basic necessities. However, targeted efforts to equally distributing the resources and introducing policies to enhance economic opportunities, such as microfinance initiatives and entrepreneurship support, can uplift communities, fostering self-sufficiency and breaking the chains of poverty. Inadequate healthcare exacerbates the hardships faced by these nations... Education emerges as a key catalyst for change. Access to quality education is a fundamental right that unlocks doors to a better future. International collaborations and investments in educational infrastructure can bridge the existing gaps... Political stability is integral to sustainable development. Governance reforms that tackle corruption and promote transparency strengthen institutions... Infrastructure deficiencies... impede progress... In conclusion, third-world countries face challenges that require comprehensive and collaborative solutions. Q. How is political stability linked to sustainable development in the information provided?

    • a)Ensuring autocratic rule prioritizes efficiency, fostering streamlined decision-making.
    • b)Political stability fosters an environment conducive to progress and growth.
    • c)Guaranteeing equal representation establishes a foundation for inclusive political systems.
    • d)Opting for isolationism in political stability can lead to reduced international cooperation.
    • e)All of these
12. Q12.English Language

    [Passage] In the intricate global tapestry, third-world countries stand at the crossroads of challenges and opportunities, with a potential for transformative change. Economic disparities, healthcare inadequacies, and educational barriers are persistent challenges, but a concerted effort toward empowerment can pave the way for sustainable development. Economic inequality remains a pressing issue, depriving millions of access to basic necessities. However, targeted efforts to equally distributing the resources and introducing policies to enhance economic opportunities, such as microfinance initiatives and entrepreneurship support, can uplift communities, fostering self-sufficiency and breaking the chains of poverty. Inadequate healthcare exacerbates the hardships faced by these nations... Education emerges as a key catalyst for change. Access to quality education is a fundamental right that unlocks doors to a better future. International collaborations and investments in educational infrastructure can bridge the existing gaps... Political stability is integral to sustainable development. Governance reforms that tackle corruption and promote transparency strengthen institutions... Infrastructure deficiencies... impede progress... In conclusion, third-world countries face challenges that require comprehensive and collaborative solutions. Q. In the context of education as a catalyst for change, what is the significance of international collaborations?

    • a)Promoting global standardization of educational curricula.
    • b)Addressing educational disparities through collaborative initiatives.
    • c)Restricting educational access for the sake of national development.
    • d)Fostering emigration of intellectual talent from developing nations.
    • e)Enforcing stringent quotas on international student admissions.
13. Q13.English Language

    [Passage] In the intricate global tapestry, third-world countries stand at the crossroads of challenges and opportunities, with a potential for transformative change. Economic disparities, healthcare inadequacies, and educational barriers are persistent challenges, but a concerted effort toward empowerment can pave the way for sustainable development. Economic inequality remains a pressing issue, depriving millions of access to basic necessities. However, targeted efforts to equally distributing the resources and introducing policies to enhance economic opportunities, such as microfinance initiatives and entrepreneurship support, can uplift communities, fostering self-sufficiency and breaking the chains of poverty. Inadequate healthcare exacerbates the hardships faced by these nations... Education emerges as a key catalyst for change. Access to quality education is a fundamental right that unlocks doors to a better future. International collaborations and investments in educational infrastructure can bridge the existing gaps... Political stability is integral to sustainable development. Governance reforms that tackle corruption and promote transparency strengthen institutions... Infrastructure deficiencies... impede progress... In conclusion, third-world countries face challenges that require comprehensive and collaborative solutions. Q. Beyond governance reforms, what is suggested as a critical component to fostering an environment conducive to progress?

    • a)Advocacy for a rule characterized by authority and central control.
    • b)Encouraging a policy of isolating a culture from external influences.
    • c)Seeking uniformity in religious beliefs within a society.
    • d)Imposing restrictions on technological information dissemination.
    • e)Advocating for increased transparency and openness in governance.
14. Q14.English Language

    [Passage] In the intricate global tapestry, third-world countries stand at the crossroads of challenges and opportunities, with a potential for transformative change. Economic disparities, healthcare inadequacies, and educational barriers are persistent challenges, but a concerted effort toward empowerment can pave the way for sustainable development. Economic inequality remains a pressing issue, depriving millions of access to basic necessities. However, targeted efforts to equally distributing the resources and introducing policies to enhance economic opportunities, such as microfinance initiatives and entrepreneurship support, can uplift communities, fostering self-sufficiency and breaking the chains of poverty. Inadequate healthcare exacerbates the hardships faced by these nations... Education emerges as a key catalyst for change. Access to quality education is a fundamental right that unlocks doors to a better future. International collaborations and investments in educational infrastructure can bridge the existing gaps... Political stability is integral to sustainable development. Governance reforms that tackle corruption and promote transparency strengthen institutions... Infrastructure deficiencies... impede progress... In conclusion, third-world countries face challenges that require comprehensive and collaborative solutions. Q. What overarching theme is emphasized as the path to sustainable development for third-world countries?

    • a)Technological advancement for all
    • b)Isolationist economic policies
    • c)Strict adherence to traditional practices
    • d)Collective and comprehensive solutions
    • e)Rapid industrialization strategies
15. Q15.English Language

    [Passage] In the intricate global tapestry, third-world countries stand at the crossroads of challenges and opportunities, with a potential for transformative change. Economic disparities, healthcare inadequacies, and educational barriers are persistent challenges, but a concerted effort toward empowerment can pave the way for sustainable development. Economic inequality remains a pressing issue, depriving millions of access to basic necessities. However, targeted efforts to equally distributing the resources and introducing policies to enhance economic opportunities, such as microfinance initiatives and entrepreneurship support, can uplift communities, fostering self-sufficiency and breaking the chains of poverty. Inadequate healthcare exacerbates the hardships faced by these nations... Education emerges as a key catalyst for change. Access to quality education is a fundamental right that unlocks doors to a better future. International collaborations and investments in educational infrastructure can bridge the existing gaps... Political stability is integral to sustainable development. Governance reforms that tackle corruption and promote transparency strengthen institutions... Infrastructure deficiencies... impede progress... In conclusion, third-world countries face challenges that require comprehensive and collaborative solutions. Q. What does the author mean by 'unlock doors to better future' in reference to the accessibility to quality education?

    • a)Open pathways to increased technological literacy and innovation.
    • b)With better literacy rate, create opportunities for universal healthcare access and affordability.
    • c)Establish foundations for sustainable economic growth and stability.
    • d)To enhance citizens' comprehension, implementing comprehensive reforms to ensure transparent and effective governance.
    • e)Encourage inclusive and quality education for personal and community development.
16. Q16.English Language

    [Passage] In the intricate global tapestry, third-world countries stand at the crossroads of challenges and opportunities, with a potential for transformative change. Economic disparities, healthcare inadequacies, and educational barriers are persistent challenges, but a concerted effort toward empowerment can pave the way for sustainable development. Economic inequality remains a pressing issue, depriving millions of access to basic necessities. However, targeted efforts to equally distributing the resources and introducing policies to enhance economic opportunities, such as microfinance initiatives and entrepreneurship support, can uplift communities, fostering self-sufficiency and breaking the chains of poverty. Inadequate healthcare exacerbates the hardships faced by these nations... Education emerges as a key catalyst for change. Access to quality education is a fundamental right that unlocks doors to a better future. International collaborations and investments in educational infrastructure can bridge the existing gaps... Political stability is integral to sustainable development. Governance reforms that tackle corruption and promote transparency strengthen institutions... Infrastructure deficiencies... impede progress... In conclusion, third-world countries face challenges that require comprehensive and collaborative solutions. Q. Which of the following word is suitable to fill the given blank?

    • a)conducive
    • b)affective
    • c)redundant
    • d)acknowledging
    • e)measuring
17. Q17.English Language

    [Passage] In the intricate global tapestry, third-world countries stand at the crossroads of challenges and opportunities, with a potential for transformative change. Economic disparities, healthcare inadequacies, and educational barriers are persistent challenges, but a concerted effort toward empowerment can pave the way for sustainable development. Economic inequality remains a pressing issue, depriving millions of access to basic necessities. However, targeted efforts to equally distributing the resources and introducing policies to enhance economic opportunities, such as microfinance initiatives and entrepreneurship support, can uplift communities, fostering self-sufficiency and breaking the chains of poverty. Inadequate healthcare exacerbates the hardships faced by these nations... Education emerges as a key catalyst for change. Access to quality education is a fundamental right that unlocks doors to a better future. International collaborations and investments in educational infrastructure can bridge the existing gaps... Political stability is integral to sustainable development. Governance reforms that tackle corruption and promote transparency strengthen institutions... Infrastructure deficiencies... impede progress... In conclusion, third-world countries face challenges that require comprehensive and collaborative solutions. Q. Which of the following word is synonymous to 'fostering'?

    • a)suppressing
    • b)overviewing
    • c)nurturing
    • d)raising
    • e)neglecting
18. Q18.English Language

    Idiom GIVE A BIG HAND -- identify the sentence(s) where it is used correctly. (I) The charity organization gave a big hand to the donors who contributed generously to support their cause. (II) The weather forecast looked promising, but unfortunately, they gave a big hand with unexpected rain and thunderstorms. (III) The audience stood up and gave a big hand to the speaker for delivering an inspiring and motivational speech.

    • a)Only (I)
    • b)Both (I) and (III)
    • c)Only (III)
    • d)Only (II)
    • e)All (I), (II), (III)
19. Q19.English Language

    Idiom THRASH OUT -- identify the sentence(s) where it is used correctly. (I) With a series of successful product launches, the company thrash out in the market. (II) The collaborators decided to thrash out the creative differences to produce a cohesive artistic vision. (III) Conservation efforts are crucial in thrashing out endangered species and protecting the delicate balance of ecosystems.

    • a)Only (I)
    • b)Both (I) and (II)
    • c)Only (III)
    • d)Only (II)
    • e)All (I), (II), (III)
20. Q20.English Language

    [Cloze passage] European countries __(18)__ with a persistent challenge: oil dependency. Reliance on imported oil exposes these nations to geopolitical uncertainties and market __(19)__. To address this __(20)__, there is a concerted effort to diversify energy sources, emphasizing renewables and sustainable practices. The __(21)__ of a greener, more self-sufficient energy landscape is at the forefront of Europe's strategic initiatives. Q18 (blank 18):

    • a)conflict
    • b)grapple
    • c)subdue
    • d)adjusts
    • e)validates
21. Q21.English Language

    [Cloze passage] European countries __(18)__ with a persistent challenge: oil dependency. Reliance on imported oil exposes these nations to geopolitical uncertainties and market __(19)__. To address this __(20)__, there is a concerted effort to diversify energy sources, emphasizing renewables and sustainable practices. The __(21)__ of a greener, more self-sufficient energy landscape is at the forefront of Europe's strategic initiatives. Q19 (blank 19):

    • a)demonstrations
    • b)expansion
    • c)diversion
    • d)fluctuations
    • e)distractions
22. Q22.English Language

    [Cloze passage] European countries __(18)__ with a persistent challenge: oil dependency. Reliance on imported oil exposes these nations to geopolitical uncertainties and market __(19)__. To address this __(20)__, there is a concerted effort to diversify energy sources, emphasizing renewables and sustainable practices. The __(21)__ of a greener, more self-sufficient energy landscape is at the forefront of Europe's strategic initiatives. Q20 (blank 20):

    • a)opportunity
    • b)vulnerability
    • c)possibility
    • d)reliability
    • e)durability
23. Q23.English Language

    [Cloze passage] European countries __(18)__ with a persistent challenge: oil dependency. Reliance on imported oil exposes these nations to geopolitical uncertainties and market __(19)__. To address this __(20)__, there is a concerted effort to diversify energy sources, emphasizing renewables and sustainable practices. The __(21)__ of a greener, more self-sufficient energy landscape is at the forefront of Europe's strategic initiatives. Q21 (blank 21):

    • a)demands
    • b)compulsion
    • c)pursuit
    • d)charity
    • e)conclusion
24. Q24.English Language

    Choose the sentence which contains a grammatical or contextual error. If all are correct, mark 'all are correct'.

    • a)Before we left for the vacation, we had already booked our hotel and made all the necessary arrangements.
    • b)Despite facing numerous challenges, she remained tenacious in her pursuit of success.
    • c)The research findings was disparate, leading to conflicting interpretations among the scientific community.
    • d)Once he had received the information, he immediately began working on the project.
    • e)All are correct
25. Q25.English Language

    Find the part with a grammatical/idiomatic error (or 'No error'): Neither of the candidates (A)/ have submitted (B)/ their application (C)/ before the deadline. (D)

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
26. Q26.English Language

    Find the part with a grammatical/idiomatic error (or 'No error'): Never he had imagined that, (A)/ after years of hard work (B)/ and dedication, would success (C)/ come so suddenly. (D)

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
27. Q27.English Language

    Find the part with a grammatical/idiomatic error (or 'No error'): Despite of the rain, (A)/ they decided (B)/ to proceed (C)/ with the outdoor event. (D)

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
28. Q28.English Language

    Find the part with a grammatical/idiomatic error (or 'No error'): She could of finished (A)/ the assignment earlier (B)/ if she had (C)/ started it sooner. (D)

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
29. Q29.English Language

    Find the part with a grammatical/idiomatic error (or 'No error'): The conference room is (A)/ large enough to accommodate (B)/ over fifty participants, (C)/ ensuring everyone have a seat. (D)

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
30. Q30.English Language

    [Paragraph] In a remote village, young Raj led a campaign to plant trees and recycle in response to the changing climate, rallying his neighbors against deforestation; the village transformed in greenery and awareness. Q. What transformation occurred in the village as a result of Raj's efforts?

    • a)The village became a hub for industrial growth
    • b)The climate deteriorated further
    • c)The village embraced a sustainable lifestyle
    • d)The villagers became disinterested in environmental issues
31. Q31.English Language

    Choose the sentence which contains a grammatical or contextual error. If all are correct, mark 'all are correct'.

    • a)Neither of the options seems appealing to me, and I'm unsure which one to choose.
    • b)The new employee is adapting well to her new role and quickly learning the company's policies.
    • c)The project requires a lot of research, but its importance cannot be overstated.
    • d)The teacher requested the students to not talk during the exam.
    • e)All are correct
32. Q32.English Language

    Four options follow a similar theme; choose the odd-one-out that fails to fit the coherent paragraph.

    • a)The contemporary education system grapples with the evolving needs of a rapidly changing world.
    • b)It integrates of technology, collaborative learning, and emphasis on practical skills
    • c)Focused on fostering critical thinking and adaptability, it seeks to prepare students for a dynamic future.
    • d)This system inadequately prepares for the rapidly changing job market and technological advancements.
    • e)Today's education system aims to bridge the gap between academia and real-world challenges
33. Q33.English Language

    Choose the option that connects the phrases to form meaningful and correct sentences. Column-I: (A) Carbon nanoflorets made by IIT Bombay researchers can (B) Aga Khan Foundation has given women in the Bihar district a (C) The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is India's ambitious quest to explore. Column-II: (D) convert incident sunlight to heat with 87% efficiency. (E) will require technologies to access the valuable minerals from the ocean-bed (F) new source of income with state-of-the-art agricultural technology.

    • a)A-D & B-F
    • b)C-E
    • c)A-E & C-D
    • d)B-D
    • e)None of the above
34. Q34.English Language

    Passage: Almost 40 years ago a group of peasants in a remote Himalayan village stopped a group of loggers from felling a patch of trees. Thus was born the Chipko movement, and through it the modern Indian environmental movement itself. Chipko was not unique; it was representative of a wide spectrum of natural resource conflicts in the 1970s and 1980s - conflicts over forests, fish and pasture; over the siting of large dams; over the social and environmental impacts of unregulated mining. In all these cases the pressures of urban and industrial development had denied local communities access to the resources necessary to their own livelihood. In the West the environmental movement had arisen chiefly due to the desire to protect endangered animal species and natural habitats. In India, however, it arose out of human survival - an environmentalism of the poor, which married the concern of social justice on the one hand with ____ on the other. It argued that present patterns of resource use disadvantaged local communities and devastated the natural environment. Back in the 1970s, when the state occupied the commanding heights of the economy and India was close to the Soviet Union, the activists of Chipko were dismissed by critics as agents of Western imperialism. Slowly, the sheer persistence of these protests forced the state into concessions. In 1980 a Department of Environment was established at the Centre, becoming a full-fledged Ministry a few years later. New laws to control pollution and to protect natural forests were formed. There was even talk of restoring community systems of water and forest management. Journalists and scholars had begun more systematically studying the residue (I) of environmental degradation on social life across India. In 1991 the Indian economy started to liberalise. The dismantling of state controls was in part welcome, as it had stifled innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the votaries of liberalisation mounted an even more savage attack on the environment than did the proponents of state socialism. Q. What was the common reason behind every environmental protest in India?

    • a)Personification of natural elements as the divine spirits in Indian civilization
    • b)Deprivation of local communities from the basic necessities of livelihood.
    • c)Awareness of environmental consequences on living beings' lives
    • d)The belief that leading a rudimentary lifestyle is the rightful way of living
    • e)None of these
35. Q35.English Language

    Choose the option that connects the phrases to form meaningful and correct sentences. Column-I: (A) Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone of the National Museum in (B) The feeling a person develops by practising devotion is unique (C) Scientists believe that underwater mountains formed. Column-II: (D) through volcanic activity are potentially rich in cobalt. (E) Sobha Singh who built many of Lutyens' buildings before independence. (F) a job we most cherish, and bhakti is an excellent activity.

    • a)A-D & B-E
    • b)B-F
    • c)A-E
    • d)C-D
    • e)None of the above
36. Q36.English Language

    Passage: Almost 40 years ago a group of peasants in a remote Himalayan village stopped a group of loggers from felling a patch of trees. Thus was born the Chipko movement, and through it the modern Indian environmental movement itself. Chipko was not unique; it was representative of a wide spectrum of natural resource conflicts in the 1970s and 1980s - conflicts over forests, fish and pasture; over the siting of large dams; over the social and environmental impacts of unregulated mining. In all these cases the pressures of urban and industrial development had denied local communities access to the resources necessary to their own livelihood. In the West the environmental movement had arisen chiefly due to the desire to protect endangered animal species and natural habitats. In India, however, it arose out of human survival - an environmentalism of the poor, which married the concern of social justice on the one hand with ____ on the other. It argued that present patterns of resource use disadvantaged local communities and devastated the natural environment. Back in the 1970s, when the state occupied the commanding heights of the economy and India was close to the Soviet Union, the activists of Chipko were dismissed by critics as agents of Western imperialism. Slowly, the sheer persistence of these protests forced the state into concessions. In 1980 a Department of Environment was established at the Centre, becoming a full-fledged Ministry a few years later. New laws to control pollution and to protect natural forests were formed. There was even talk of restoring community systems of water and forest management. Journalists and scholars had begun more systematically studying the residue (I) of environmental degradation on social life across India. In 1991 the Indian economy started to liberalise. The dismantling of state controls was in part welcome, as it had stifled innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the votaries of liberalisation mounted an even more savage attack on the environment than did the proponents of state socialism. Q. What was/were the difference(s) between the western and Indian environmental movements?

    • a)Western movements intended to conserve the ecosystem while Indian movements were for people's livelihood
    • b)West was in favor of development with no concern over environment whereas India was strictly against it
    • c)The western protests were fake pretenses but the concerns of Indians were genuine.
    • d)Only (b) and (c)
    • e)None of these
37. Q37.English Language

    Four words in bold may or may not be in their correct position. Find the correct combination of words that should interchange. The primitive mirror (A) society was built to virtual (B) the carefree state of lived (C) that people once nature (D) in.

    • a)A-C & B-D
    • b)B-C
    • c)A-B & C-D
    • d)A-D
    • e)No interchange required
38. Q38.English Language

    Passage: Almost 40 years ago a group of peasants in a remote Himalayan village stopped a group of loggers from felling a patch of trees. Thus was born the Chipko movement, and through it the modern Indian environmental movement itself. Chipko was not unique; it was representative of a wide spectrum of natural resource conflicts in the 1970s and 1980s - conflicts over forests, fish and pasture; over the siting of large dams; over the social and environmental impacts of unregulated mining. In all these cases the pressures of urban and industrial development had denied local communities access to the resources necessary to their own livelihood. In the West the environmental movement had arisen chiefly due to the desire to protect endangered animal species and natural habitats. In India, however, it arose out of human survival - an environmentalism of the poor, which married the concern of social justice on the one hand with ____ on the other. It argued that present patterns of resource use disadvantaged local communities and devastated the natural environment. Back in the 1970s, when the state occupied the commanding heights of the economy and India was close to the Soviet Union, the activists of Chipko were dismissed by critics as agents of Western imperialism. Slowly, the sheer persistence of these protests forced the state into concessions. In 1980 a Department of Environment was established at the Centre, becoming a full-fledged Ministry a few years later. New laws to control pollution and to protect natural forests were formed. There was even talk of restoring community systems of water and forest management. Journalists and scholars had begun more systematically studying the residue (I) of environmental degradation on social life across India. In 1991 the Indian economy started to liberalise. The dismantling of state controls was in part welcome, as it had stifled innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the votaries of liberalisation mounted an even more savage attack on the environment than did the proponents of state socialism. Q. What was the impact of Indian economic liberalisation on the environment?

    • a)Western technology in India, through liberalisation had helped India to protect environment
    • b)Economic liberalization had no significant impact on the environment whatsoever.
    • c)Economic liberalization further promoted pollution-intensive activities at the cost of environmental damage
    • d)Economic liberalization had put India and its environmental problems on the global forum
    • e)None of these
39. Q39.English Language

    Find the correct combination of words that should interchange. There are some careers (A) where you can't afford (B) to make even the most disastrous (C) mistake without infinitesimal (D) consequences.

    • a)A-D
    • b)C-D
    • c)B-D
    • d)A-B
    • e)No interchange required
40. Q40.English Language

    Passage: Almost 40 years ago a group of peasants in a remote Himalayan village stopped a group of loggers from felling a patch of trees. Thus was born the Chipko movement, and through it the modern Indian environmental movement itself. Chipko was not unique; it was representative of a wide spectrum of natural resource conflicts in the 1970s and 1980s - conflicts over forests, fish and pasture; over the siting of large dams; over the social and environmental impacts of unregulated mining. In all these cases the pressures of urban and industrial development had denied local communities access to the resources necessary to their own livelihood. In the West the environmental movement had arisen chiefly due to the desire to protect endangered animal species and natural habitats. In India, however, it arose out of human survival - an environmentalism of the poor, which married the concern of social justice on the one hand with ____ on the other. It argued that present patterns of resource use disadvantaged local communities and devastated the natural environment. Back in the 1970s, when the state occupied the commanding heights of the economy and India was close to the Soviet Union, the activists of Chipko were dismissed by critics as agents of Western imperialism. Slowly, the sheer persistence of these protests forced the state into concessions. In 1980 a Department of Environment was established at the Centre, becoming a full-fledged Ministry a few years later. New laws to control pollution and to protect natural forests were formed. There was even talk of restoring community systems of water and forest management. Journalists and scholars had begun more systematically studying the residue (I) of environmental degradation on social life across India. In 1991 the Indian economy started to liberalise. The dismantling of state controls was in part welcome, as it had stifled innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the votaries of liberalisation mounted an even more savage attack on the environment than did the proponents of state socialism. Q. Which of the following is FALSE with context to the passage?

    • a)The decades of 70's and 80's had seen many conflicts over environmental damages
    • b)The 90's decade's change in Indian economy had enacted more stiffened policies against pollution.
    • c)Department of Environment came into existence at the Centre in the 1980's.
    • d)Chipko movement led the way for other modern environmental movements.
    • e)None of these
41. Q41.English Language

    Find the correct combination of words that should interchange. The spinster (A) carefully loosened her thread (B) from the spin (C) and began to spool (D) it into a masterpiece.

    • a)C-D
    • b)A-C
    • c)B-D
    • d)A-B
    • e)No interchange required
42. Q42.English Language

    Passage: Almost 40 years ago a group of peasants in a remote Himalayan village stopped a group of loggers from felling a patch of trees. Thus was born the Chipko movement, and through it the modern Indian environmental movement itself. Chipko was not unique; it was representative of a wide spectrum of natural resource conflicts in the 1970s and 1980s - conflicts over forests, fish and pasture; over the siting of large dams; over the social and environmental impacts of unregulated mining. In all these cases the pressures of urban and industrial development had denied local communities access to the resources necessary to their own livelihood. In the West the environmental movement had arisen chiefly due to the desire to protect endangered animal species and natural habitats. In India, however, it arose out of human survival - an environmentalism of the poor, which married the concern of social justice on the one hand with ____ on the other. It argued that present patterns of resource use disadvantaged local communities and devastated the natural environment. Back in the 1970s, when the state occupied the commanding heights of the economy and India was close to the Soviet Union, the activists of Chipko were dismissed by critics as agents of Western imperialism. Slowly, the sheer persistence of these protests forced the state into concessions. In 1980 a Department of Environment was established at the Centre, becoming a full-fledged Ministry a few years later. New laws to control pollution and to protect natural forests were formed. There was even talk of restoring community systems of water and forest management. Journalists and scholars had begun more systematically studying the residue (I) of environmental degradation on social life across India. In 1991 the Indian economy started to liberalise. The dismantling of state controls was in part welcome, as it had stifled innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the votaries of liberalisation mounted an even more savage attack on the environment than did the proponents of state socialism. Q. Which of the following will be true about the Chipko movement?

    • a)It was a movement initiated by farmers to protect their livelihoods
    • b)The Chipko movement was initially dismissed as an imperialist agenda but later gained recognition.
    • c)The Chipko movement aligned with other protests and influenced policies to protect resources.
    • d)Only (a) and (c)
    • e)All of these
43. Q43.English Language

    Find the correct combination of words that should interchange. After having (A) the stress seemed (B) on a president, witnessing (C) access to a personal chef placed (D) to be the best perk of the job.

    • a)B-C
    • b)A-B & C-D
    • c)A-D
    • d)A-C & B-D
    • e)No interchange required
44. Q44.English Language

    Passage: Almost 40 years ago a group of peasants in a remote Himalayan village stopped a group of loggers from felling a patch of trees. Thus was born the Chipko movement, and through it the modern Indian environmental movement itself. Chipko was not unique; it was representative of a wide spectrum of natural resource conflicts in the 1970s and 1980s - conflicts over forests, fish and pasture; over the siting of large dams; over the social and environmental impacts of unregulated mining. In all these cases the pressures of urban and industrial development had denied local communities access to the resources necessary to their own livelihood. In the West the environmental movement had arisen chiefly due to the desire to protect endangered animal species and natural habitats. In India, however, it arose out of human survival - an environmentalism of the poor, which married the concern of social justice on the one hand with ____ on the other. It argued that present patterns of resource use disadvantaged local communities and devastated the natural environment. Back in the 1970s, when the state occupied the commanding heights of the economy and India was close to the Soviet Union, the activists of Chipko were dismissed by critics as agents of Western imperialism. Slowly, the sheer persistence of these protests forced the state into concessions. In 1980 a Department of Environment was established at the Centre, becoming a full-fledged Ministry a few years later. New laws to control pollution and to protect natural forests were formed. There was even talk of restoring community systems of water and forest management. Journalists and scholars had begun more systematically studying the residue (I) of environmental degradation on social life across India. In 1991 the Indian economy started to liberalise. The dismantling of state controls was in part welcome, as it had stifled innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the votaries of liberalisation mounted an even more savage attack on the environment than did the proponents of state socialism. Q. What was/were the effect(s) of Chipko and other environment-centric movements on the Indian economy?

    • a)It formulated a complete ministry concerning environment
    • b)More stringent laws were imposed to preserve nature and its resources
    • c)The idea of reintroducing community system for water and forest resources had also started surfacing
    • d)Only (a) and (c)
    • e)All of these
45. Q45.English Language

    Identify the statements where the word 'State' has been used in a contextually and grammatically correct manner. (I) The witness was asked to state the events leading up to the murder-incident to provide a clear account of what happened. (II) The teacher asked the student to state the answer to the math problem on the board. (III) The musician attempted to state his guitar to create a melodious tune, but the instrument needed tuning badly.

    • a)only (I)
    • b)both (I) & (II)
    • c)only (III)
    • d)both (II) & (III)
    • e)None of these
46. Q46.English Language

    Passage: Almost 40 years ago a group of peasants in a remote Himalayan village stopped a group of loggers from felling a patch of trees. Thus was born the Chipko movement, and through it the modern Indian environmental movement itself. Chipko was not unique; it was representative of a wide spectrum of natural resource conflicts in the 1970s and 1980s - conflicts over forests, fish and pasture; over the siting of large dams; over the social and environmental impacts of unregulated mining. In all these cases the pressures of urban and industrial development had denied local communities access to the resources necessary to their own livelihood. In the West the environmental movement had arisen chiefly due to the desire to protect endangered animal species and natural habitats. In India, however, it arose out of human survival - an environmentalism of the poor, which married the concern of social justice on the one hand with ____ on the other. It argued that present patterns of resource use disadvantaged local communities and devastated the natural environment. Back in the 1970s, when the state occupied the commanding heights of the economy and India was close to the Soviet Union, the activists of Chipko were dismissed by critics as agents of Western imperialism. Slowly, the sheer persistence of these protests forced the state into concessions. In 1980 a Department of Environment was established at the Centre, becoming a full-fledged Ministry a few years later. New laws to control pollution and to protect natural forests were formed. There was even talk of restoring community systems of water and forest management. Journalists and scholars had begun more systematically studying the residue (I) of environmental degradation on social life across India. In 1991 the Indian economy started to liberalise. The dismantling of state controls was in part welcome, as it had stifled innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the votaries of liberalisation mounted an even more savage attack on the environment than did the proponents of state socialism. Q. The word marked (I) is 'residue'. Choose the best alternative that can replace it without altering the intended meaning, or 'No replacement needed'.

    • a)undue
    • b)impact
    • c)stigma
    • d)demand
    • e)No replacement needed
47. Q47.English Language

    Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank. The ______ of the business deal made the investor suspicious, so he asked for a more specific outline of the plan.

    • a)plainness
    • b)vagueness
    • c)obviousness
    • d)clarity
    • e)transparency
48. Q48.English Language

    Passage: Almost 40 years ago a group of peasants in a remote Himalayan village stopped a group of loggers from felling a patch of trees. Thus was born the Chipko movement, and through it the modern Indian environmental movement itself. Chipko was not unique; it was representative of a wide spectrum of natural resource conflicts in the 1970s and 1980s - conflicts over forests, fish and pasture; over the siting of large dams; over the social and environmental impacts of unregulated mining. In all these cases the pressures of urban and industrial development had denied local communities access to the resources necessary to their own livelihood. In the West the environmental movement had arisen chiefly due to the desire to protect endangered animal species and natural habitats. In India, however, it arose out of human survival - an environmentalism of the poor, which married the concern of social justice on the one hand with ____ on the other. It argued that present patterns of resource use disadvantaged local communities and devastated the natural environment. Back in the 1970s, when the state occupied the commanding heights of the economy and India was close to the Soviet Union, the activists of Chipko were dismissed by critics as agents of Western imperialism. Slowly, the sheer persistence of these protests forced the state into concessions. In 1980 a Department of Environment was established at the Centre, becoming a full-fledged Ministry a few years later. New laws to control pollution and to protect natural forests were formed. There was even talk of restoring community systems of water and forest management. Journalists and scholars had begun more systematically studying the residue (I) of environmental degradation on social life across India. In 1991 the Indian economy started to liberalise. The dismantling of state controls was in part welcome, as it had stifled innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the votaries of liberalisation mounted an even more savage attack on the environment than did the proponents of state socialism. Q. Which of the following words is the synonym of 'stifled' as highlighted in the passage?

    • a)uptake
    • b)irrefutable
    • c)relished
    • d)nascent
    • e)suppressed
49. Q49.English Language

    Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank. The English won several fortified battles, but in the end, the Americans were able to win the ______.

    • a)amity
    • b)truce
    • c)cease-fire
    • d)pacification
    • e)war
50. Q50.English Language

    Passage: Almost 40 years ago a group of peasants in a remote Himalayan village stopped a group of loggers from felling a patch of trees. Thus was born the Chipko movement, and through it the modern Indian environmental movement itself. Chipko was not unique; it was representative of a wide spectrum of natural resource conflicts in the 1970s and 1980s - conflicts over forests, fish and pasture; over the siting of large dams; over the social and environmental impacts of unregulated mining. In all these cases the pressures of urban and industrial development had denied local communities access to the resources necessary to their own livelihood. In the West the environmental movement had arisen chiefly due to the desire to protect endangered animal species and natural habitats. In India, however, it arose out of human survival - an environmentalism of the poor, which married the concern of social justice on the one hand with ____ on the other. It argued that present patterns of resource use disadvantaged local communities and devastated the natural environment. Back in the 1970s, when the state occupied the commanding heights of the economy and India was close to the Soviet Union, the activists of Chipko were dismissed by critics as agents of Western imperialism. Slowly, the sheer persistence of these protests forced the state into concessions. In 1980 a Department of Environment was established at the Centre, becoming a full-fledged Ministry a few years later. New laws to control pollution and to protect natural forests were formed. There was even talk of restoring community systems of water and forest management. Journalists and scholars had begun more systematically studying the residue (I) of environmental degradation on social life across India. In 1991 the Indian economy started to liberalise. The dismantling of state controls was in part welcome, as it had stifled innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the votaries of liberalisation mounted an even more savage attack on the environment than did the proponents of state socialism. Q. Which of the following words is the antonym of 'dismissed' as highlighted in the passage?

    • a)recognized
    • b)amalgamated
    • c)seized
    • d)incapacitated
    • e)None of these
51. Q51.English Language

    Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank. ______ to her superstitions, the mumpsimus irrationally avoided black cats.

    • a)clinging
    • b)falling
    • c)loosening
    • d)dropping
    • e)flipping
52. Q52.English Language

    Passage: Almost 40 years ago a group of peasants in a remote Himalayan village stopped a group of loggers from felling a patch of trees. Thus was born the Chipko movement, and through it the modern Indian environmental movement itself. Chipko was not unique; it was representative of a wide spectrum of natural resource conflicts in the 1970s and 1980s - conflicts over forests, fish and pasture; over the siting of large dams; over the social and environmental impacts of unregulated mining. In all these cases the pressures of urban and industrial development had denied local communities access to the resources necessary to their own livelihood. In the West the environmental movement had arisen chiefly due to the desire to protect endangered animal species and natural habitats. In India, however, it arose out of human survival - an environmentalism of the poor, which married the concern of social justice on the one hand with ____ on the other. It argued that present patterns of resource use disadvantaged local communities and devastated the natural environment. Back in the 1970s, when the state occupied the commanding heights of the economy and India was close to the Soviet Union, the activists of Chipko were dismissed by critics as agents of Western imperialism. Slowly, the sheer persistence of these protests forced the state into concessions. In 1980 a Department of Environment was established at the Centre, becoming a full-fledged Ministry a few years later. New laws to control pollution and to protect natural forests were formed. There was even talk of restoring community systems of water and forest management. Journalists and scholars had begun more systematically studying the residue (I) of environmental degradation on social life across India. In 1991 the Indian economy started to liberalise. The dismantling of state controls was in part welcome, as it had stifled innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the votaries of liberalisation mounted an even more savage attack on the environment than did the proponents of state socialism. Q. Which of the following words can fit into the blank provided in the passage?

    • a)opportunity
    • b)ideology
    • c)sustainability
    • d)profitability
    • e)dichromacy
53. Q53.English Language

    Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank. Because the critics called the play a ______ failure, few people purchased tickets for the stage production.

    • a)jocund
    • b)mirthful
    • c)dismal
    • d)blithe
    • e)buoyant
54. Q54.English Language

    Passage with blanks (A)-(E): Economic development and growth are supposed to ___(A) the employment situation in a country. Much of development literature ___(B) this idea as a major expectation at least from the long-run perspective. It is also the case that the greater the amount of ___(C) labour in an economy and the greater the ___(D) of underemployment, the slower will be the pace of change in the employment structure towards more regular and protected waged forms of employment. In fact, one can only give a proper perspective to the misunderstood policy challenges of ___(E) in a developing economy by first examining these matters at the broadest level with existing data. Q. Which word fits blank (A)?

    • a)generalize
    • b)deploy
    • c)improve
    • d)revere
    • e)prefer
55. Q55.English Language

    Choose the part that has the error (if all parts are correct, choose No error). The company's goals are (A)/ to expand its market share, (B)/ increase profitability, and (C)/ enhancing customer satisfaction. (D)

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
56. Q56.English Language

    Passage with blanks (A)-(E): Economic development and growth are supposed to ___(A) the employment situation in a country. Much of development literature ___(B) this idea as a major expectation at least from the long-run perspective. It is also the case that the greater the amount of ___(C) labour in an economy and the greater the ___(D) of underemployment, the slower will be the pace of change in the employment structure towards more regular and protected waged forms of employment. In fact, one can only give a proper perspective to the misunderstood policy challenges of ___(E) in a developing economy by first examining these matters at the broadest level with existing data. Q. Which word fits blank (B)?

    • a)maintains
    • b)level
    • c)cherished
    • d)share
    • e)improved
57. Q57.English Language

    Choose the part that has the error. Despite the team's efforts (A)/ to find flaws, they couldn't identify (B)/ no flaws in the project, (C)/ making it a remarkable success. (D)

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
58. Q58.English Language

    Passage with blanks (A)-(E): Economic development and growth are supposed to ___(A) the employment situation in a country. Much of development literature ___(B) this idea as a major expectation at least from the long-run perspective. It is also the case that the greater the amount of ___(C) labour in an economy and the greater the ___(D) of underemployment, the slower will be the pace of change in the employment structure towards more regular and protected waged forms of employment. In fact, one can only give a proper perspective to the misunderstood policy challenges of ___(E) in a developing economy by first examining these matters at the broadest level with existing data. Q. Which word fits blank (C)?

    • a)deprive
    • b)revise
    • c)discharge
    • d)surplus
    • e)fragile
59. Q59.English Language

    Choose the part that has the error. Sarah is considered one of (A)/ the top researcher in the field (B)/ of neuroscience due to (C)/ her groundbreaking discoveries. (D)

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
60. Q60.English Language

    Passage with blanks (A)-(E): Economic development and growth are supposed to ___(A) the employment situation in a country. Much of development literature ___(B) this idea as a major expectation at least from the long-run perspective. It is also the case that the greater the amount of ___(C) labour in an economy and the greater the ___(D) of underemployment, the slower will be the pace of change in the employment structure towards more regular and protected waged forms of employment. In fact, one can only give a proper perspective to the misunderstood policy challenges of ___(E) in a developing economy by first examining these matters at the broadest level with existing data. Q. Which word fits blank (D)?

    • a)hustle
    • b)stretch
    • c)reference
    • d)favor
    • e)extent
61. Q61.English Language

    Choose the part that has the error. The speaker delivered her (A)/ presentation so confident that the (B)/ entire audience was captivated by her words, (C)/ nodding in agreement and appreciation. (D)

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
62. Q62.English Language

    Passage with blanks (A)-(E): Economic development and growth are supposed to ___(A) the employment situation in a country. Much of development literature ___(B) this idea as a major expectation at least from the long-run perspective. It is also the case that the greater the amount of ___(C) labour in an economy and the greater the ___(D) of underemployment, the slower will be the pace of change in the employment structure towards more regular and protected waged forms of employment. In fact, one can only give a proper perspective to the misunderstood policy challenges of ___(E) in a developing economy by first examining these matters at the broadest level with existing data. Q. Which word fits blank (E)?

    • a)formalization
    • b)realization
    • c)hallucinating
    • d)attaining
    • e)redirecting
63. Q63.English Language

    Choose the part that has the error. The company is proud of their (A)/ employees, and it (B)/ appreciates the support (C)/ from its dedicated staff. (D)

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
64. Q64.English Language

    Arrange the four parts to make a meaningful sentence: (A) an epidemic that does (B) not discriminate based (C) obesity has been declared (D) on age, gender, or ethnicity.

    • a)DBAC
    • b)CABD
    • c)CDAB
    • d)ADCB
    • e)No rearrangement required
65. Q65.English Language

    Rearrange the sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: (A) Moreover, in today's world, the influence of social media extends far beyond personal connections, shaping public opinion and driving societal change. (B) These platforms enable users to share their thoughts, photos, and experiences with a global audience. (C) However, the impact of social media on mental health and privacy concerns are growing issues. (D) Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become integral parts of our daily lives. (E) It's essential for users to be mindful of their online presence and digital footprint. (F) Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate in the digital age. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)D
    • b)A
    • c)B
    • d)E
    • e)C
66. Q66.English Language

    Arrange the four parts to make a meaningful sentence: (A) Jaigarh fort was built by (B) and was named after him (C) Sawai Jai Singh to protect the (D) Amer Fort and its palace complex.

    • a)DBAC
    • b)BCAD
    • c)CDAB
    • d)ACDB
    • e)No rearrangement required
67. Q67.English Language

    Rearrange the sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: (A) Moreover, in today's world, the influence of social media extends far beyond personal connections, shaping public opinion and driving societal change. (B) These platforms enable users to share their thoughts, photos, and experiences with a global audience. (C) However, the impact of social media on mental health and privacy concerns are growing issues. (D) Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become integral parts of our daily lives. (E) It's essential for users to be mindful of their online presence and digital footprint. (F) Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate in the digital age. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)A
    • b)F
    • c)E
    • d)B
    • e)C
68. Q68.English Language

    Arrange the four parts to make a meaningful sentence: (A) the new harvesting season (B) farmers performed bhangra (C) accomplishment and to welcome (D) to showcase a sense of.

    • a)DBAC
    • b)BCAD
    • c)BDCA
    • d)ADCB
    • e)No rearrangement required
69. Q69.English Language

    Rearrange the sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: (A) Moreover, in today's world, the influence of social media extends far beyond personal connections, shaping public opinion and driving societal change. (B) These platforms enable users to share their thoughts, photos, and experiences with a global audience. (C) However, the impact of social media on mental health and privacy concerns are growing issues. (D) Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become integral parts of our daily lives. (E) It's essential for users to be mindful of their online presence and digital footprint. (F) Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate in the digital age. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)C
    • b)E
    • c)D
    • d)A
    • e)F
70. Q70.English Language

    Arrange the four parts to make a meaningful sentence: (A) beautiful plants around (B) working in cultivated greenspaces, (C) and most like having (D) many people enjoy living and.

    • a)DBAC
    • b)CBAD
    • c)DBCA
    • d)ADCB
    • e)No rearrangement required
71. Q71.English Language

    Rearrange the sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: (A) Moreover, in today's world, the influence of social media extends far beyond personal connections, shaping public opinion and driving societal change. (B) These platforms enable users to share their thoughts, photos, and experiences with a global audience. (C) However, the impact of social media on mental health and privacy concerns are growing issues. (D) Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become integral parts of our daily lives. (E) It's essential for users to be mindful of their online presence and digital footprint. (F) Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate in the digital age. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)B
    • b)E
    • c)D
    • d)C
    • e)A
72. Q72.English Language

    Arrange the four parts to make a meaningful sentence: (A) administrative practices governing (B) speeds the implementation of (C) corruption reduces bureaucracy and (D) economic forces of the market.

    • a)DBAC
    • b)CBAD
    • c)BDAC
    • d)ADCB
    • e)No rearrangement required
73. Q73.English Language

    Rearrange the sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: (A) Moreover, in today's world, the influence of social media extends far beyond personal connections, shaping public opinion and driving societal change. (B) These platforms enable users to share their thoughts, photos, and experiences with a global audience. (C) However, the impact of social media on mental health and privacy concerns are growing issues. (D) Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become integral parts of our daily lives. (E) It's essential for users to be mindful of their online presence and digital footprint. (F) Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate in the digital age. Which of the following should be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)C
    • b)B
    • c)E
    • d)D
    • e)F
74. Q74.English Language

    Find the error part: Some people do not like hypothetical discussed situations (A)/ because they do not (B)/ care to talk about things that (C)/ aren't real or haven't occurred yet (D).

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
75. Q75.English Language

    Gender-based pricing, also known as “pink tax,” is an upcharge on products traditionally intended for women which have only cosmetic differences from comparable products traditionally intended for men. In other words, it's not actually a tax. It's an income-generating scenario for private companies who found a way to make their product look either more directed to or more appropriate for the population and saw that as a moneymaker, explains Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, a lawyer, vice president for the Brennan School of Justice at NYU School of Law, and co-founder of Period Equity. Yet pink tax is not a new phenomenon. The issue was delineated more finely in 2015 when the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs released a report about price disparities for 794 comparable products from 91 brands sold throughout the city. The report examined five different industries, such as personal care products or senior/home healthcare products. These encompassed 35 product categories, such as bodywash or shampoo. In every single of those five industries, consumer goods marketed to women and girls cost more. The same was the case in all but five of the 35 product categories. Researchers looked at 106 products in the toys and accessories category and found that, on average, those intended for girls were priced 7 percent higher. NYC's report found women faced an average price difference of 13 percent for personal care products among the 122 products compared in the study. And the authors aptly noted that these items, such as shaving gel and deodorant, are the ones purchased most frequently compared with other categories - meaning that the ____ add up over time. While this is unfair for all those shopping for these products, that 13 percent price increase hits women and girls who come from lower income households even harder. Legislative attempts, however, could correct the pink tax. In 1995, then-Assemblywoman Jackie Speier successfully passed a bill that forbade gender pricing of services, such as haircuts. Q. What is the motive behind the imposition of the 'pink tax'?

    • a)To offer more products and services to meet the needs of the female demographic in society.
    • b)The 'Pink Tax' is primarily collected to support the advancement of women.
    • c)To eliminate the tax disparity in comparable cosmetic products.
    • d)Jennifer Weiss-Wolf introduced the 'pink tax' to promote gender-based tax equality within companies.
    • e)Companies believe that they can capitalize from perceived gender-based branding differences.
76. Q76.English Language

    Find the error part: Known for his resilience and determination, (A)/ the runner refused to let a few (B)/ loses stop him then (C)/ competing in future races (D).

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
77. Q77.English Language

    Gender-based pricing, also known as “pink tax,” is an upcharge on products traditionally intended for women which have only cosmetic differences from comparable products traditionally intended for men. In other words, it's not actually a tax. It's an income-generating scenario for private companies who found a way to make their product look either more directed to or more appropriate for the population and saw that as a moneymaker, explains Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, a lawyer, vice president for the Brennan School of Justice at NYU School of Law, and co-founder of Period Equity. Yet pink tax is not a new phenomenon. The issue was delineated more finely in 2015 when the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs released a report about price disparities for 794 comparable products from 91 brands sold throughout the city. The report examined five different industries, such as personal care products or senior/home healthcare products. These encompassed 35 product categories, such as bodywash or shampoo. In every single of those five industries, consumer goods marketed to women and girls cost more. The same was the case in all but five of the 35 product categories. Researchers looked at 106 products in the toys and accessories category and found that, on average, those intended for girls were priced 7 percent higher. NYC's report found women faced an average price difference of 13 percent for personal care products among the 122 products compared in the study. And the authors aptly noted that these items, such as shaving gel and deodorant, are the ones purchased most frequently compared with other categories - meaning that the ____ add up over time. While this is unfair for all those shopping for these products, that 13 percent price increase hits women and girls who come from lower income households even harder. Legislative attempts, however, could correct the pink tax. In 1995, then-Assemblywoman Jackie Speier successfully passed a bill that forbade gender pricing of services, such as haircuts. Q. What does the author mean by 'In other words, it's not actually a tax'?

    • a)'Pink tax' is not the actual tax as it is only levied on woman.
    • b)An actual tax is levied on the society only after collecting the 'pink tax'.
    • c)Gender based pricing or pink tax is merely an extension to the actual tax imposed by the government.
    • d)Gender-based pricing is only a pricing strategy by private companies.
    • e)Can not be determined
78. Q78.English Language

    Find the error part: A judge ordered that the court (A)/ proceed with the trial even (B)/ though one attorney wasn't ready (C)/ to move forward (D).

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
79. Q79.English Language

    Gender-based pricing, also known as “pink tax,” is an upcharge on products traditionally intended for women which have only cosmetic differences from comparable products traditionally intended for men. In other words, it's not actually a tax. It's an income-generating scenario for private companies who found a way to make their product look either more directed to or more appropriate for the population and saw that as a moneymaker, explains Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, a lawyer, vice president for the Brennan School of Justice at NYU School of Law, and co-founder of Period Equity. Yet pink tax is not a new phenomenon. The issue was delineated more finely in 2015 when the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs released a report about price disparities for 794 comparable products from 91 brands sold throughout the city. The report examined five different industries, such as personal care products or senior/home healthcare products. These encompassed 35 product categories, such as bodywash or shampoo. In every single of those five industries, consumer goods marketed to women and girls cost more. The same was the case in all but five of the 35 product categories. Researchers looked at 106 products in the toys and accessories category and found that, on average, those intended for girls were priced 7 percent higher. NYC's report found women faced an average price difference of 13 percent for personal care products among the 122 products compared in the study. And the authors aptly noted that these items, such as shaving gel and deodorant, are the ones purchased most frequently compared with other categories - meaning that the ____ add up over time. While this is unfair for all those shopping for these products, that 13 percent price increase hits women and girls who come from lower income households even harder. Legislative attempts, however, could correct the pink tax. In 1995, then-Assemblywoman Jackie Speier successfully passed a bill that forbade gender pricing of services, such as haircuts. Q. What is/are the findings of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs report from 2015? (I) In the toys and accessories category, products intended for girls were, on average, priced 7 percent higher. (II) An average price variation of 13 percent was observed for personal care products targeted at women. (III) The report discussed the legislative attempts to address the 'pink tax', such as the bill passed by Assemblywoman Jackie Speier in 1995.

    • a)Only (I)
    • b)Both (I) and (II)
    • c)Only (III)
    • d)Both (I) and (III)
    • e)All (I), (II) and (III)
80. Q80.English Language

    Find the error part: You can avoid monthly (A)/ bank fees by signing up (B)/ for a free checking account (C)/ to the local credit union (D).

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
81. Q81.English Language

    Gender-based pricing, also known as “pink tax,” is an upcharge on products traditionally intended for women which have only cosmetic differences from comparable products traditionally intended for men. In other words, it's not actually a tax. It's an income-generating scenario for private companies who found a way to make their product look either more directed to or more appropriate for the population and saw that as a moneymaker, explains Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, a lawyer, vice president for the Brennan School of Justice at NYU School of Law, and co-founder of Period Equity. Yet pink tax is not a new phenomenon. The issue was delineated more finely in 2015 when the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs released a report about price disparities for 794 comparable products from 91 brands sold throughout the city. The report examined five different industries, such as personal care products or senior/home healthcare products. These encompassed 35 product categories, such as bodywash or shampoo. In every single of those five industries, consumer goods marketed to women and girls cost more. The same was the case in all but five of the 35 product categories. Researchers looked at 106 products in the toys and accessories category and found that, on average, those intended for girls were priced 7 percent higher. NYC's report found women faced an average price difference of 13 percent for personal care products among the 122 products compared in the study. And the authors aptly noted that these items, such as shaving gel and deodorant, are the ones purchased most frequently compared with other categories - meaning that the ____ add up over time. While this is unfair for all those shopping for these products, that 13 percent price increase hits women and girls who come from lower income households even harder. Legislative attempts, however, could correct the pink tax. In 1995, then-Assemblywoman Jackie Speier successfully passed a bill that forbade gender pricing of services, such as haircuts. Q. What is the consequence of gender-based pricing on consumers, particularly women?

    • a)Businesses can generate increased profits, leading to the advancement and progress of society.
    • b)Continuing an unjust pricing approach might foster a sense of superiority among men.
    • c)Price differences can worsen economic inequality, especially for women in lower-income households.
    • d)Due to the lower prices of men's products, it may be assumed that the quality is also inferior.
    • e)A conflict might arise between the women of higher-income households and lower-income-households.
82. Q82.English Language

    Find the error part: Because the shy girl did not (A)/ like being in the spotlight, (B)/ she quickly accepted her (C)/ accolade and walked of the stage (D).

    • a)A
    • b)B
    • c)C
    • d)D
    • e)No error
83. Q83.English Language

    Gender-based pricing, also known as “pink tax,” is an upcharge on products traditionally intended for women which have only cosmetic differences from comparable products traditionally intended for men. In other words, it's not actually a tax. It's an income-generating scenario for private companies who found a way to make their product look either more directed to or more appropriate for the population and saw that as a moneymaker, explains Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, a lawyer, vice president for the Brennan School of Justice at NYU School of Law, and co-founder of Period Equity. Yet pink tax is not a new phenomenon. The issue was delineated more finely in 2015 when the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs released a report about price disparities for 794 comparable products from 91 brands sold throughout the city. The report examined five different industries, such as personal care products or senior/home healthcare products. These encompassed 35 product categories, such as bodywash or shampoo. In every single of those five industries, consumer goods marketed to women and girls cost more. The same was the case in all but five of the 35 product categories. Researchers looked at 106 products in the toys and accessories category and found that, on average, those intended for girls were priced 7 percent higher. NYC's report found women faced an average price difference of 13 percent for personal care products among the 122 products compared in the study. And the authors aptly noted that these items, such as shaving gel and deodorant, are the ones purchased most frequently compared with other categories - meaning that the ____ add up over time. While this is unfair for all those shopping for these products, that 13 percent price increase hits women and girls who come from lower income households even harder. Legislative attempts, however, could correct the pink tax. In 1995, then-Assemblywoman Jackie Speier successfully passed a bill that forbade gender pricing of services, such as haircuts. Q. According to the passage, which of the following statement is FALSE?

    • a)The New York City report encompassed five different industries and analyzed 35 product categories.
    • b)Jackie Speier successfully passed a bill that prohibited gender-based pricing for services.
    • c)The impact of the 'pink tax' is confined to a select range of product categories of the study.
    • d)The 'pink tax' is a pricing strategy employed by private companies within a capitalist framework.
    • e)All are true
84. Q84.English Language

    Four words are highlighted and may be misplaced; choose the correct replacement: Taking great care (A) while believed (B) the block of ice, the artist chiseling (C) that this would be his greatest sculpture (D) yet.

    • a)Only (A)-(D)
    • b)Only (B)-(C)
    • c)Only (A)-(B) and (C)-(D)
    • d)Only (B)-(D) and (A)-(C)
    • e)No replacement needed
85. Q85.English Language

    Gender-based pricing, also known as “pink tax,” is an upcharge on products traditionally intended for women which have only cosmetic differences from comparable products traditionally intended for men. In other words, it's not actually a tax. It's an income-generating scenario for private companies who found a way to make their product look either more directed to or more appropriate for the population and saw that as a moneymaker, explains Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, a lawyer, vice president for the Brennan School of Justice at NYU School of Law, and co-founder of Period Equity. Yet pink tax is not a new phenomenon. The issue was delineated more finely in 2015 when the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs released a report about price disparities for 794 comparable products from 91 brands sold throughout the city. The report examined five different industries, such as personal care products or senior/home healthcare products. These encompassed 35 product categories, such as bodywash or shampoo. In every single of those five industries, consumer goods marketed to women and girls cost more. The same was the case in all but five of the 35 product categories. Researchers looked at 106 products in the toys and accessories category and found that, on average, those intended for girls were priced 7 percent higher. NYC's report found women faced an average price difference of 13 percent for personal care products among the 122 products compared in the study. And the authors aptly noted that these items, such as shaving gel and deodorant, are the ones purchased most frequently compared with other categories - meaning that the ____ add up over time. While this is unfair for all those shopping for these products, that 13 percent price increase hits women and girls who come from lower income households even harder. Legislative attempts, however, could correct the pink tax. In 1995, then-Assemblywoman Jackie Speier successfully passed a bill that forbade gender pricing of services, such as haircuts. Q. Which of the following word aptly fills the blank given in the passage?

    • a)costs
    • b)profits
    • c)equity
    • d)categories
    • e)risks
86. Q86.English Language

    Choose the correct replacement: Next week, Patrick will join the team (A) of senior football players to be honored (B) as a member (C) of the coach's special echelon (D).

    • a)Only (A)-(D)
    • b)Only (B)-(C)
    • c)Only (A)-(B) and (C)-(D)
    • d)Only (B)-(D) and (A)-(C)
    • e)No replacement needed
87. Q87.English Language

    Gender-based pricing, also known as “pink tax,” is an upcharge on products traditionally intended for women which have only cosmetic differences from comparable products traditionally intended for men. In other words, it's not actually a tax. It's an income-generating scenario for private companies who found a way to make their product look either more directed to or more appropriate for the population and saw that as a moneymaker, explains Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, a lawyer, vice president for the Brennan School of Justice at NYU School of Law, and co-founder of Period Equity. Yet pink tax is not a new phenomenon. The issue was delineated more finely in 2015 when the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs released a report about price disparities for 794 comparable products from 91 brands sold throughout the city. The report examined five different industries, such as personal care products or senior/home healthcare products. These encompassed 35 product categories, such as bodywash or shampoo. In every single of those five industries, consumer goods marketed to women and girls cost more. The same was the case in all but five of the 35 product categories. Researchers looked at 106 products in the toys and accessories category and found that, on average, those intended for girls were priced 7 percent higher. NYC's report found women faced an average price difference of 13 percent for personal care products among the 122 products compared in the study. And the authors aptly noted that these items, such as shaving gel and deodorant, are the ones purchased most frequently compared with other categories - meaning that the ____ add up over time. While this is unfair for all those shopping for these products, that 13 percent price increase hits women and girls who come from lower income households even harder. Legislative attempts, however, could correct the pink tax. In 1995, then-Assemblywoman Jackie Speier successfully passed a bill that forbade gender pricing of services, such as haircuts. Q. Choose the word that has a similar meaning to 'encompassed'.

    • a)adored
    • b)witnessed
    • c)removed
    • d)included
    • e)foresee
88. Q88.English Language

    Choose the correct replacement: The thunderous (A) storm made crashing (B) sounds throughout (C) the night, frightening (D) the sleeping children out of bed.

    • a)Only (A)-(D)
    • b)Only (B)-(C)
    • c)Only (A)-(B) and (C)-(D)
    • d)Only (B)-(D) and (A)-(C)
    • e)No replacement needed
89. Q89.English Language

    Gender-based pricing, also known as “pink tax,” is an upcharge on products traditionally intended for women which have only cosmetic differences from comparable products traditionally intended for men. In other words, it's not actually a tax. It's an income-generating scenario for private companies who found a way to make their product look either more directed to or more appropriate for the population and saw that as a moneymaker, explains Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, a lawyer, vice president for the Brennan School of Justice at NYU School of Law, and co-founder of Period Equity. Yet pink tax is not a new phenomenon. The issue was delineated more finely in 2015 when the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs released a report about price disparities for 794 comparable products from 91 brands sold throughout the city. The report examined five different industries, such as personal care products or senior/home healthcare products. These encompassed 35 product categories, such as bodywash or shampoo. In every single of those five industries, consumer goods marketed to women and girls cost more. The same was the case in all but five of the 35 product categories. Researchers looked at 106 products in the toys and accessories category and found that, on average, those intended for girls were priced 7 percent higher. NYC's report found women faced an average price difference of 13 percent for personal care products among the 122 products compared in the study. And the authors aptly noted that these items, such as shaving gel and deodorant, are the ones purchased most frequently compared with other categories - meaning that the ____ add up over time. While this is unfair for all those shopping for these products, that 13 percent price increase hits women and girls who come from lower income households even harder. Legislative attempts, however, could correct the pink tax. In 1995, then-Assemblywoman Jackie Speier successfully passed a bill that forbade gender pricing of services, such as haircuts. Q. Choose the word that has a similar meaning to 'disparities'.

    • a)variance
    • b)authentic
    • c)delusion
    • d)dilemma
    • e)ambiguity
90. Q90.English Language

    Choose the correct replacement: While James was in prison for extremely (A) he became theft (B) religious and decided to pursuits (C) all of his temporal abandon (D).

    • a)Only (A)-(D)
    • b)Only (B)-(C)
    • c)Only (A)-(B) and (C)-(D)
    • d)Only (B)-(D) and (A)-(C)
    • e)No replacement needed
91. Q91.English Language

    Gender-based pricing, also known as “pink tax,” is an upcharge on products traditionally intended for women which have only cosmetic differences from comparable products traditionally intended for men. In other words, it's not actually a tax. It's an income-generating scenario for private companies who found a way to make their product look either more directed to or more appropriate for the population and saw that as a moneymaker, explains Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, a lawyer, vice president for the Brennan School of Justice at NYU School of Law, and co-founder of Period Equity. Yet pink tax is not a new phenomenon. The issue was delineated more finely in 2015 when the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs released a report about price disparities for 794 comparable products from 91 brands sold throughout the city. The report examined five different industries, such as personal care products or senior/home healthcare products. These encompassed 35 product categories, such as bodywash or shampoo. In every single of those five industries, consumer goods marketed to women and girls cost more. The same was the case in all but five of the 35 product categories. Researchers looked at 106 products in the toys and accessories category and found that, on average, those intended for girls were priced 7 percent higher. NYC's report found women faced an average price difference of 13 percent for personal care products among the 122 products compared in the study. And the authors aptly noted that these items, such as shaving gel and deodorant, are the ones purchased most frequently compared with other categories - meaning that the ____ add up over time. While this is unfair for all those shopping for these products, that 13 percent price increase hits women and girls who come from lower income households even harder. Legislative attempts, however, could correct the pink tax. In 1995, then-Assemblywoman Jackie Speier successfully passed a bill that forbade gender pricing of services, such as haircuts. Q. Choose the word that has the opposite meaning to 'delineated'.

    • a)emphasized
    • b)rejected
    • c)concealed
    • d)discussed
    • e)diverted
92. Q92.English Language

    Choose the correct replacement: Observing advantage (A) has become (B) the biggest digitalization (C) in India in the last (D) two years.

    • a)Only (A)-(C)
    • b)Only (B)-(D)
    • c)Only (A)-(B) and (C)-(D)
    • d)Only (B)-(D) and (A)-(C)
    • e)No replacement needed
93. Q93.Error Spotting

    Identify the part that contains the error. He had been improve (A) / his communication skills in order (B) / to shine in his career. (C) / More than one of the above (D) / None of the above (E)

    • a)He had been improve
    • b)his communication skills in order
    • c)to shine in his career
    • d)More than one of the above
    • e)None of the above
94. Q94.Error Spotting

    Identify the part that contains the error. I am in a rather more unique position, (A) / as my job is different (B) / from anyone else's. (C) / More than one of the above (D) / None of the above (E)

    • a)I am in a rather more unique position,
    • b)as my job is different
    • c)from anyone else's.
    • d)More than one of the above
    • e)None of the above
95. Q95.Error Spotting

    Identify the part that contains the error. The large (A) / a snake can grow, (B) / the longer it can live. (C) / More than one of the above (D) / None of the above (E)

    • a)The large
    • b)a snake can grow,
    • c)the longer it can live.
    • d)More than one of the above
    • e)None of the above
96. Q96.Para Jumble

    Given below is a set of six sentences in which sentence '2' is fixed. Arrange them into a coherent paragraph and answer. P. Her film, co-produced internationally, underscores the viability of innovative storytelling unburdened by commercialism. 2. Payal Kapadia's Grand Prix win for "All We Imagine As Light" at Cannes highlights India's strong showing, including Anasuya Sengupta's Best Actress award, Santosh Sivan's cinematography honour, and other accolades. Q. Good art is often defined by originality, vision, and storytelling from precarious places. R. values craft over conformity, suggesting India's potential to reclaim _______. S. Kapadia, a Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) alum, who faced legal issues for protesting in 2015, exemplifies hope through her art. T. This triumph at Cannes mirrors Satyajit Ray's historic success with "Pather Panchali," hinting at a revival of an ecosystem that Which of the following is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

    • a)P
    • b)Q
    • c)R
    • d)S
    • e)T