Directions – (1-2) Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph then answer the following questions.
A. If the Jana Sangh came to power as part of the Janata Party in 1977, it was in no small measure due to his readiness to mend fences and build bridges with former political opponents. B. Without a doubt, he was born of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the torchbearer of Hindutva C. Ever the contrarian, Vajpayee was equally the consensus-seeker and the alliance-builder who could traverse ideological divides and overcome political animosities with a skill set that was a throwback to the Nehruvian era. D. But his rise in the Jana Sangh was at a time when it was not on the ascendant, and this meant he always tried to outgrow his organization. E. Vajpayee spent a lifetime trying to make his party displace the Congress from power, and to this end, he switched between fighting the Congress’s tactics and mimicking them. F. If one word could best describe a man, then for Atal Bihari Vajpayee that would have to be compromised. G. A brilliant parliamentarian and a shrewd politician who could demolish political opponents with his acerbic wit, Vajpayee was also the elder statesman who was never afraid to reach out and make peace with India’s neighbors.
1.Which is the Fourth sentence after Rearrangement?

A. G B. B C. D D. F E. A

Answer:B
2.Which is the Second sentence after Rearrangement?

A. E B. A C. B D. C E. G

Answer:C

1. The novel, ‘P.S I Love You’ by Cecelia Ahern(A)/ is famous for it’s theme(B)/ and even a film was adapted in the(C)/ same lines few years after its release(D).

A. CD B. BC C. AD D. AC E. No error

Answer:B
Explanation: In B, replace it’s by ‘its In C, replace ‘in’ by ‘on’
2. The labour union cannot(A)/ put forth forward their demands unless(B)/ all the decision makers in the union(C)/ don’t come on the same page(D).

A. BC B. AB C. CD D. BD E. No error

Answer:B
Explanation: In B, omit ‘forward’
In D, omit ‘don’t’ as unless already been used.

1.Sometimes to upend entrenched power structures, a revolution is required. The truth about most was known, spoken in whispers, but not to their face. But now that omerta has been broken by some intripid women, there’s a palpable sense of power and responsibility.

A. omerta B. entrenched C. upend D. intripid E. All are correct

Answer:D
2.SThere must be restraint from stoking social polarisation over any apolitical issue. Whipping up passions in order to reap electoral dividends will only cast a shadow over the credebility of political parties.

A. restraint B. stoking C. credebility D. whipping E. All are correct

Answer:D

Directions(Q.1-2) In the given sentences a blank is given indicating that something is missing. From the given four options, (1), (2), (3), (4), a combination of words would fit the blank thereby making it grammatically and contextually correct. Select that option as the answer. If all the given combinations fit perfectly, then select ‘All fit’ as the answer.
1. Not acknowledging the crimes happening around us howsoever petty they are, kind of _________ them which in itself is a moral crime on our part.
I. excruciate II. legitimise III. stymie IV. validate

A. III,I B. II,IV C. I,IV D. II,III E. All fit

Answer: D
Explanation: Legitimise, validate – to make something legal, acceptable
2. And as Mark twain’s ________ goes; Facts are stubborn things but statistics are pliable.
I. paroemia II. dictum III. adage IV. platitude

A. II,III B. I,IV C. III D. II,III,IV E. All fit

Answer:E
Explanation: Paroemia, dictum, adage, platitude – a short statement that expresses a saying, general truth or principle.

1. From the time Albert Einstein proposed his general theory of relativity and the existence of black holes, an unseeable frontier has captivated the human mind. Now that there is a piece of photographic evidence, it makes it all the more real and fascinating.

A. unseeable B. captivated C. fascinating D. proposed E. All are correct

Answer:C
2.Coupled with the momentous discovery of gravitational waves, generated by two black holes, in 2015 by LIGO, the black hole image of M87 is a testament to engineering skills. It will help to form international collaborations to pool the capabilities of disparate scientific instruments and perceive phenomena that cannot be comprehended by individuals.

A. disparate B. testament C. capabilities D. momentous E. All are correct

Answer: D

1. Abstinence

A. meter B. cadence C. sobriety D. flush E. taunt

Answer: C
Explanation: Abstinence- the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something
2. Affectation

A. adage B. maxim C. flaunt D. mannerism E. spook

Answer: C
Explanation: Affectation- behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress

1.The / plants are dry / for / the lack of water.

A. the B. plants are dry C. for D. the lack of water E. water

Answer: D
2.The house / has been / built / in 2012.

A. the house B. has been C. built D. in 2012 E. ON 2012

Answer: B

1. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush- Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more because chances are you might losing everything.
2. A house divided against itself cannot stand- Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out.

1. Momentous

A. temporary B. momentary C. intransient D. trivial E. slight

Answer: D Explanation:Momentous – of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events.
2. Grotesque

A. odd B. free C. plain D. queer E. gothic

Answer: C Explanation:Grotesque – comically or repulsively ugly or distorted,odd