229 questions asked across 4 exam years, newest first
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. In the 19th century, there was an industrial revolution in Europe. As a result, millions of people left the (1) ________ and went to work in big factories in cities. Today, it is the reverse. In several major cities, people have started moving out. Why? They want a cleaner, (2) ________ environment. There are fewer jobs in ‘heavy' industries like steel and power generation. (3) ________, there are more jobs in service industries like banking, tourism and food delivery. Beside, modern transport and communications have made it easier for people to (4) ________ to work or even work from home. The result of this revolution in the 21st century will be ‘spread cities' – cities are growing fast, but (5) ________, away from city centres and people are choosing to live 40, 50 or 60 kilometres away. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: C
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Can we see (1)_______ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we watch closely, we see that the ship begins to (2)_______. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3)_______ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4)____ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5)_____ a ship does on the earth. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: A
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Since the 17th century, manure has been utilised in agriculture. In those days, they didn't know how plants got the (1) ________ they needed. They would toss wood debris, fish remains and other side-effects in an unfilled land to dispose of them. However, it wasn't long before people began to notice that the grass, bushes and shrubs there were beginning to (2) ________. They came to the conclusion that the soil supplied the plants with the nutrients they needed, and that organic remains could aid in this process. Because manure is (3) ________ from animals and plants, it not only provides a wide range of plant nutrients but also improves the structure of the soil. Farmers gradually began using fertilisers as well because they understood that if their farmlands were treated in a similar manner, the growth of their crops would also improve. It bonds the soil particles together to form soil crumbs, which are necessary for cultivating soil. Additionally, the addition of manure to the soil aids in the prevention of soil erosion and the loss of plant nutrients during precipitation. Commercial fertilisers, in contrast to manure, are inorganic (4) ________ that do not alter the structure of the soil. Their function is to provide the sprouting plants with additional nutrients. A farmer ought to know when and how to apply a particular kind of fertiliser. When the plants require a particular nutrient the most, use it. If fertilisers haven't been added correctly to the soil, their roots won't be able to take in a lot. Rainwater could wash away these fertilisers, or they could end up (5) ________ the plants instead, costing the farmer money. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.
Answer: B
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The modern world (1)______ around technology. It has advanced dramatically in the beyond twenty years and presently, we can't envision a world without PCs and cell phones. The last century saw fast progressions in innovation and science which were unfathomable previously. The internet is perhaps the most significant of these. Today, it is no longer a science fiction concept to communicate with people anywhere in the world. While smart phones keep us constantly connected to the virtual world, wireless internet has eliminated the need to use a physical wire to connect with this world. Today, we rely on the internet to pay our bills, book tickets, travel and conduct banking transactions. Li-Fi, a new technology that uses light signals to (2)_________ data and reduces external interference, is currently in development. On the other hand, such rapid progress comes with some (3)_______ Another sort of wrongdoing, known as digital wrongdoing, is the greatest danger to security today. WannaCry was one of the biggest recent cyberattacks. It infected more than 230,000 computers in over 150 countries and threatened to erase valuable data unless ransom payments were made. Personal and (4)_______ data continue to be stolen frequently, and our country's cyber security is still lacking. It's also possible to say that people miss out on important experiences in the real world because they spend so much time in the virtual world. The distinction between the real and online worlds sometimes appears to blur, especially as social media grows in popularity. For instance, the internet was said to have become so addictive in China that programs were established to help people get off of it. However, technology's benefits (5)_______ its drawbacks. It all comes down to what we do with it. One thing to keep in mind is that technology can serve us well but not completely. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: B
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The massive ransomware attack that has crippled e - hospital services of AIIMS, Delhi, highlights the (1) _________ vulnerability of the country’s healthcare infrastructure, and possibly other critical IT systems, to cybercriminals. The premier public healthcare institute (2) _________ to around 15 lakh outpatients and 80,000 inpatients every year. Consequently, there are fears that the attackers could sell the now force - encrypted AIIMS databases that contain (3) _________ information of patients - including political leaders, senior administrators, and judges, and their healthcare records on the Dark Web. Of course, what has happened to AIIMS is hardly a local phenomenon. A (4) _________ increase in cyberattacks on healthcare institutes worldwide (5) _________ during the Covid pandemic. The Indian healthcare sector was the second - most targeted globally. It is clear that Indian hospitals are vulnerable to cybersecurity. Government and hospitals need to use best practices to ward off future crises. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.
Answer: A
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Posters are (1) __________ to promote a brand or pass (2) __________ important information. They can be used for (3) __________ purposes ranging from telling people to be cautious as the floor is wet, to informing them about an upcoming sale or event. They usually include a picture (4) __________ very few words. A suitable (5) __________ makes a poster effective and memorable. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: D
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The basic elements of computers that (1) _______ our world are explained in an interactive manner. The book has a (2) _______ approach of colourful and creative picture-based activities. The puzzles, activities and mazes (3) ______ the students to develop critical thinking, logical and motor skills. After every lesson, (4) _______ exercises are incorporated to (5) _______ the conceptual understanding of the students. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: A
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I went on (1) ______ trying to 'find out how to'; but I wrote two or three novels without feeling that I had made (2) ______ progress. It was not until I wrote 'Ethan Frome' that I suddenly felt the artisan's full (3) ______ of his implements. When 'Ethan Frome' first appeared, I was (4) ______ criticised by the reviewers for what was considered the clumsy structure of the tale. I had pondered long on this structure, had felt its peculiar difficulties, and possible awkwardness, but could think of no (5) ______ which would serve as well in the given case: and though I am far from thinking 'Ethan Frome' is my best novel, and am bored and even exasperated when I am told that it is, I am still sure that its structure is not its weak point. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: A
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Money does not come from trees, as my grandmother used to say; But seeing it (1) ______ from machines would shock her! Slip a card into a machine, press a couple of buttons and find new and fresh notes carrying out of a space this is a standard undertaking today. Today, ATMs, or automated teller machines, can be found in most towns and cities. You are able to withdraw cash at any time, day or night, because they typically (2) ______ around the clock. In 1968, Don Wetzel, along with Tom Barnes and George Chastan, developed the first modern and successful ATM in the United States. Although the ATM concept was first (3) ______ in 1968, a functional prototype was constructed in 1969, and Docutel was granted a patent in 1973. A 'data terminal' is all an ATM is. A point where data can be entered or retrieved via a link to the 'Boss-in-Charge', a large computer known as a host processor, is referred to as a 'data terminal'. Many of these terminals are connected to this host processor, which is spread out (4) _______ the city or country. Usually, the host processor belongs to the bank. If it is a dial-up device, it connects to the various terminals via a modem and telephone line. Alternately, the host processor may establish a 'leased line connection' with all ATMs. This indicates that a modem is not required to dial into a single telephone line that is solely dedicated to the host processor. This line can only be used by you. It is always accessible to the boss-in-charge for his or her exclusive use. These exclusive lines are expensive, but they are useful in areas where daily transactions are extremely high. The host processor connects to the ATMs via either a dial-up or leased line connection, (5) ______ on the bank and the number of customers it serves. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: C
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The cornea, a transparent covering, and a spherical lens make up the eye's lens system, just like any other camera. The retina is a kind of 'reusable film'. This is the (1)______ for images. The size of the opening, the shape of the lens and the movements of the eye are all controlled by various sets of muscles. There are three things that happen when you look at an object: 1. To fit on the retina, your eye's tiny 'screen', the image must be reduced in size. 2. It is necessary to focus the scattered light at the retina's (2) _______ 3. To match the retina's curve, the image must be curved. The image is focused on the retina by the lens and cornea working (3) ______When the eye is unable to focus the image onto the retina, the majority of vision problems occur. The cornea is reshaped during laser eye surgery, which alters the eye's focal point. The primary objective is to precisely focus the image on the retina, just like in an ordinary eye. The corneas of most people are either too long or too short. In the first scenario, corneal flattening is accomplished through laser eye surgery. The cornea is reshaped in the latter scenario by becoming rounder. This corneal tissue is amazing because it heals and rebonds immediately, (4)_____ the need for stitches. To make precise cuts as (5)____ as a quarter micron in length, a laser beam is sharply focused. A laser can remove 0.5% of a human hair's width at once, and the typical human hair has a diameter of fifty microns! Although they are able to significantly improve their vision, many laser eye surgery patients never attain normal vision. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1
Answer: B
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. We need the energy to move and we (1) ______ on oil for it. Without it, our jobs, our free time and our mobility (2) ______ all be very different. Every day we (3) ______ 70 million barrels of oil. Every year we consume 2,200 million tonnes of coal and 2,500 billion cubic metres of gas. It's a long story! Total (4) ______ in 1924, and for many years it was a French state oil company. In 1999, Total joined Petrofina, the Belgian oil and gas company, and in 2000, Total (5) ______ with its main French competitor, Elf Aquitaine, and the name became Total Fina Elf. Now it's called Total again, and it's France's biggest company. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: D
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) ______ in India, will now (2) ______ a "save water" ritual named 'Jal Bharo' in place of 'lamp lighting' to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. 'Jal Bharo' signifies (3) ______ the vision of 'Jal Shakti'. This ceremony symbolises the (4) ______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) ______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: C
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) __________. The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) __________ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) __________ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) __________ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) __________ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: A
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. We must understand that people can process very little information presented orally. So, it is ___(1)___ particularly for a teacher, to realise that the students have sometimes listened to three or four teachers ___(2)___ you. So, the teacher must have props like notes, handouts and slides that will make the learning material ___(3)___ alive for the students and stay that way with them. A visual aid, a little movement or colour will get the students' attention. Another important thing to ___(4)___ is that long, complicated sentences spoken fast are simply too difficult for students to understand. It is, therefore, ___(5)____ to use short sentences that make sense to them instantly. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: D
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The (1) ______ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) ______ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) ______ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) ______ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) ______ opportunities. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: D
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Redwing had read (1) ______ that one of his favourite writers, Ernest Hemingway, had been asked what was the best (2) ______ for a novelist. He had said "an unhappy childhood". Redwing had enjoyed a fine time growing up, but he (3) ______ if this whole (4) ______ was unfolding more like a novel, and would be (5) ______ on one person, one character, the guy in charge: him. Maybe you got a happy childhood and then an unhappy adulthood, and that's how novels worked. Select the most appropriate option to fill In blank no. 1.
Answer: C
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. Human life is (1) _______ a unique blessing, which in turn depends on the (2) ______ of the Self. He who is not aware of the Self can neither have peace nor can he foster peaceful co- existence. We have to link our soul with God and body with the physical world for substance. (3) ______ the formless God is invisible to the naked eye, our mind often wanders wherever it goes. (4) ______ , we are unable to develop any love for the Divine. And religion like the white light of heavens (5) _______ multi-coloured fragmentations by the prisms of men and loses its gravity. Instead of uniting, it becomes a major dividing force. French philosopher Tail hard de Chardin, thinking deeply on meaning of our existence and relationship with the Divine, expounds, "we are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience". Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: C
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _______ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) _______ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) _______ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1
Answer: D
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1) _______. It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2) ______ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3) ________ to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practising speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4) ________ and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5) _______ and can be a fun experience. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Answer: B
