Directions(1-5): Fill in the blanks from the options given.
1. Even though India has become world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world after China, it is also _______ for simply bringing in most of the components and assembling them, an activity also sarcastically termed as screwdriver technology.

A. Denuded B. Derided C. Lauded D. Simulated E. Exalted

Answer: Option B
Explanation: Denuded means exposed. Lauded means praised/acclaimed. Simulated means to imitate/replicate something. Exalted means are dignified/glorified. Only derided, which means ridiculed/insulted, fits in.
2. Alcohol-induced liver damage is a growing epidemic, especially in Kerala where aberrant lifestyle changes are being _______ at a rapid rate as compared to rest of India.

A. Exhume B. Entwined C. Tangible D. Imbibed E. Foresight

Answer: Option D
Explanation: Exhume means to dig up. Entwined means tangled. Tangible means concrete/real. Foresight means prudence/insight. Imbibed means absorbed/incorporated/included.
3. Delhi is the _______ example of a city that has neglected its environment and needs a fundamental policy change incorporating environmental preservation within the economic goals so as to shift the mindset of Indian society

A. Quintessential B. Banal C. Flawed D. Primitive E. Spirit

Answer: Option A
Explanation: Banal means are bland/boring/dull. Flawed means are faulty. Primitive means are ancient. Spirit means courage/character. Quintessential means typical/ideal/ultimate. Of all the options, option A- quintessential- fits in well here.
4. Our chief economic advisor recently noted that although the level was still below potential, the Indian economy seemed to be picking up resiliently in terms of growth and very ________ stated that India was both a story of revival and risks.

A. Elaborated B. Summary C. Succinctly D. Rudely E. Debatable

Answer: Option C
Explanation: Elaborated and stated are similar and would be redundant. Thus, option A is incorrect. A summary is correct in terms of meaning but not grammar. Rudely is absurd while debatable is an adjective and we need an adverb in the blank. Only succinctly fits right in. This means concise and here refers to the chief economic advisor summarizing his remarks.
5. Contrary to popular perception, India had never been an “outlier state” and though not a member of the nuclear non-proliferation regime, had maintained a _________ non-proliferation record coupled with a strong commitment to controlling exports of nuclear materials.

A. Updated B. Tarnished C. Impeccable D. Guilty E. Gleaming

Answer: Option C
Explanation: Tarnished means marked/flawed and is opposite to what the statement wishes to convey. Guilty is also incorrect by the same logic. Both can be eliminated. Updated means up to date and does not fit in the context. Gleaming means shiny and is incorrect. Only Impeccable, meaning perfect/flawless suits the context and fits in well. Hence, option C is correct.

Directions(1-5): Fill in tha blanks from the options given.
1. The Council has passed the ______________ against the magazine for their irresponsibility _____________reporting.

A. codes, of B. strictures, in C. penalty, with D. ban, on E. laws, majority

Answer: Option B
2. The New Industrial Policy is a result of the confidence the government_______________ in the ___________of the Indian industry.

A. would, status B. has, maturity C. has, profitability D. was, opinion E. were, existence

Answer: Option C
3. The Chairman _______________ the share holders that the management would ____________ itself to increase industry.

A. assurance, share B. assured, balance C. assured, exert D. assuring, produce E. assuring, try

Answer: Option C
4. Workers in earlier days were _____________ because of which the industries ___________ a lot.

A. honest, lost B. rich, flourished C. autocrats, developed D. inefficient, suffered E. idle, prospered

Answer: Option D
5. The speaker’s ________________ over his subject was seen through his ____________ in the discourse.

A. mastery, fluency B. efficiency, thorough C. lethargy, dull D. grip, boring E. skill, pleasant

Answer: Option A

Directions(1-5): In the given sentences a blank is given indicating that something is missing. From the given four options, (A), (B), (C), (D), 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. If India’s universities develop tomorrow’s technologies, it could provide cutting-edge and __________ technologies. I. frugal II. ascetic III. economical IV. meager

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

Answer: Option B
Explanation: Frugal – cost-saving, economical
2. The noise of a dentist’s drill might awaken feelings of __________ and nervousness.
I. apprehension II. scruple III. uneasiness IV. disgust

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

Answer: Option B
Explanation: Apprehension – anxiety or fear or uneasiness that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
3. Political commitment to improving the quality of education backed by strong review and monitoring mechanisms can _________ meaningful activity in states.
I. arouse II. spur III. impetus IV. prompt

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

Answer: Option D
Explanation: spur/prompt – give an incentive or encouragement to make something happen
4. Since its ________, the NITI Aayog has been a believer in competitive federalism that puts pressure on policymakers across states to perform better on pre-defined goals and metrics.
I. nascent II. founding III. inception IV. birth

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

Answer: Option A
Explanation: Inception – the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
5. All world religions ___________ Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of Ahimsa as the highest of ideals and give the message of tolerance.
I. propound II. effeminate III. prod IV. advocate

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

Answer: Option C
Explanation: Propound – put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration by others.