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Today’s Vocabulary

Vigilance (noun) = The action or

state of keeping careful watch for

possible danger or difficulties

(जागरूकता) Grim (adj) = Very serious or

gloomy (विकट) Mortality (noun) = The state of

being subject to death, especially

on a large scale (मतृ्य ुदर)

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Best Faculty of English Language in 2017

7+ years experience in Bank Exams.

Best Editorial Analyst on YouTube in 2019

Super30 Teacher’s Award in 2019

Wifistudy YouTube Channel

/vishalparihar

V i s h a l P a r i h a r ( A V P )

www.vishalparihar.com

IBPS PO Prelims

English Previous Year Paper-17

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Verbal Instructions In each question below a sentence with four

words printed in ‘’bold’’ type is given. These

are numbered as (A), (B), (C)and (D). One of

these four words may be either ‘’wrongly

spelt or inappropriate’’ in this context of the

sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly

spelt or inappropriate, if any. The number of

that word is your answer. If all the four

words correctly spelt and also appropriate in

the context of the sentence, mark (E) i.e.,’’All

correct’ as your answer. Question 1

The Economic imperatives (A) for

acquiring (B) technological strengths do

not warrant (C) repeatition (D) here. All

correct (E) A A B B C C D D E E Question 2 The combination of a base of imported

technology and Capabilities (A) built up

indigenous (B) led initially (C) to product

and process involvement (D). All correct

(E) A A B B C C D D E E Question 3

If a country does not learn to master (A) these new realities of life, our aspirations

(B) to ensure the prosperity (C) of our

people may come to not (D). All correct (E) A A B B C C D D E E Question 4

Since vegetable and fruit consumption (A) will increase in future, an appropriate (B) choice considering agro-climate (C)input

needs and economic returns (D) should be

arrived at for every region. All correct (E) A A B B C C D D E E

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Question 5

An environmental (A) concern (B) that is

likely to have implications (C)for Indian

agriculture is the emission (D) of gases

like methane and carbon dioxide. All

correct (E) A A B B C C D D E E Instructions

Rearrange the following six sentence (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to

form a meaningful paragraph ; then answer

the questions given below them. A. There are a number of items in the atomic

energy programme which are being made

indigenously. B. Given the overall energy situation in India,

the use of nuclear power in some measure is inescapable even while thermal and hydrogen power continue to be the dominant

elements. C. However. commercial aspects of

exploiting nuclear capabilities, especially for

power-generation programmes, have been

recently given high priority. D. Atomic energy programmes have been

subject to serve restrictions for very obvious reasons as the Department of Atomic Energy

is becoming self-reliant in areas in which only

a few countries have such capability. E. Even to meet these nuclear power

requirements, India critically requires a

commercial level power-generation

capability with its commensurate safety and nuclear waste management arrangements

F. Thus, in the Indian context energy security

is also crucial, perhaps much more than it is

for the U.S.A. because India imports a good

part of its crude oil requirements, paying for

it with precious foreign exchange. Question 6 Which of the following will be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 E 5 Question 7 Which of the following will be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 E 5 Question 8 Which of the following will be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 E 5 Question 9 Which of the following will be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 E 5 Question 10 Which of the following will be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement ? A 1 B 2

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C 3 D 4 E 5 Instructions In the following passage, there are blanks,

each of which has been numbered. These

numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of

which fits the blank approximately. Find out

the appropriate word in each case. With the U.S. military tied down on two

fronts and the rest of the world growing (11) to American power, the challenges for Rice

are as (12) as they have been for any

Secretary of State in the past three decades. After six years of tussling with others on

Bush’s national-security team, Rice has seen

off her rivals and (13) as the principal

spokesperson for Bush’s foreign (14). Her

reward has been to (15) responsibility for

selling a failed policy in Iraq and (16) a legacy

for Bush at a time when (17) in the world are

in the mood to help her. ‘’Bush is severely

(18) and he was very little (19) or support at

home or abroad.’’ says Leslie Gelb, former

president of the Council on Foreign Relations. ‘’That is (20) true for his Secretary of State. So they are (21) flailing around.’’ That’s grim assessment, since the (22) to

international order are (23) today than at any

‘other’ time since the end of the cold war. The

most immediate source of (24) emanates

from Iraq, where the country’s civil war risks

(25) a region-wide conflict. Question 11

11 A resistant B subservient C immune D cordial E indifference Question 12 12 A obvious B trivial C superfluous D daunting E rewarding Question 13 13 A renamed B emerged C appointed D entrusted E visited Question 14 14 A aid B recognition C policy D acceptability E minister Question 15 15 A shirk B avoid C transfer D visualize E inherit Question 16 16 A focusing B framing C escaping D salvage E demolishing Question 17 17 A people B few C diplomats

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D autocrafts E most Question 18 18 A intensified

B master-minded

C weakened D projected E supported Question 19 19 A credibility B difficulty C majority D power E enthusiasm Question 20 20 A not B uniformly C remotely D partially E also Question 21 21 A effectively B inadvertently C basically D aimlessly E not Question 22 22 A admirations B threats C pleasantries D demands E accolades Question 23 23 A louder B fewer C magnificient D most E bigger Question 24

24 A instability B fuel C energy D peace E atrocity Question 25 25 A defusing B demolishing C terminating D igniting E extinguishing Instructions Read the following passage carefully and

answer the questions given below it. Certain

words have been printed in ‘’bold’’ to help you

locate them while answering some of the

questions. For years now, Grorge W. Bush has told

Americans that he would increase the number of troops in Iraq only if the commanders on the ground asked him to do

so. It was not a throwaway line: Bush said it

from the very first days of the war, when he and Pentagon boss Donald Rumsfeld were criticized for going to war with too few

troops. He said it right up until last summer,

stressing at a news conference in Chicago that

Iraq commander General George Casey ‘’Will

make the decisions as to how many troops we

have there.’’ Seasoned military people

suspected that the line was a dodge-that the

civilians who ran Pentagon were testing their personal theory that war can be fought on the cheap and the brass simply knew better than

to ask for more. In any case, the president

repeated the mantra to dismiss any

suggestion that the war was going badly. Who, after all, knew better than the generals on the ground?

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Now, as the war near the end of its fourth year and the number of Americans killed has surpassed 3,000, Bush had dropped the

general-know-best line. Sometime next week

the President is expected to propose a surge

in the number of U.S. forces in Iraq for a

period of upto two years. A senior official

said reinforcements numbering ‘’About

20,000 troops,’’ and may be more, could be in

place within months. The ‘’surge’’ would be

achieved by extending the stay of some forces already in Iraq and accelerating the

deployment of others. The ‘’irony’’ is that while the generals would

have liked more troops in the past, they are

“cool’’ idea of sending more now. That’s in

part because the politicians and commanders have had trouble agreeing on what the goal of

a surge would be.But it is also because they

are worried that a surge would further erode

the readiness of U.S.’s already stressed

ground forces. And even those who back a

surge are under no ‘’illusions’’ about what it

would mean to the casualty rate. ‘’If you put

more American troops on the front line,’’ said

a White House Official, ‘’You’re going to have

more casualties.’’ Coming from Bush, a man known for bold

strokes, the surge is a strange half-measure---too large for the political climate at home, too

small to crush the ‘’insurgency’’ in Iraq and

surely three years too late. Bush has waved

off a bipartisan rescue mission out of pride,

‘’stubbornness" or ideology, or some

combination of the three. Rather than

reversing course, as well the wise elders of

the Iraq Study Group advised, the Commander in Chief is betting that more troops will lead the way to what one White

House official calls ‘’Victory’’. Question 26 Bush and Rumsfeld had received brickbats

for---- A waging a war against Iraq B testing her personal theories C their assertion in the news conference in Chicago D turning down the demands of General George Casey E None of these Question 27 George Bush gave an impression to his subjects that his army commanders were

given the autonomy to decide---- A when to start or stop the war in Iraq B the reasonable requirement of American troops to fight the war in Iraq C how many troops should Iraq use to fight against the Americans D the Pentagon policies regarding war in Iraq E None of these Question 28 From the content of the passage, which of the following can be definitely inferred ?

A: The U.S. troops in Iraq are happy with

their victory

B: The troops already fighting the war in

Iraq are sufficient enough to combat the situation effectively

C: The generals who were earlier not in

favour of increasing troops in Iraq are now

insisting on surge. A (A) and (B) only

B (B) and © only

C (A) and (C)only

D None E All the three

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Question 29 Which of the following best describes

Bush’s persistent reaction to the

observations that the Iraq war strategy was not effective due to inadequate American forces ? A Such strategies are better left to Army Commanders to decide on the ground B Civilians are best assessors of such strategies C Wars can be fought on the cheap D The brass knew better of war but not of politics E None of these Question 30 The author of the passage appears to be A in favour of enhancement of American troops in Iraq

B critical about Bush’s strategy of handling

situation in Iraq C an important assessor of the US strategy related to the situation in Iraq D an indifferent onlooker of what is happening in Iraq E inclined to the idea of withdrawal of American troops to save casualty Question 31 Which of the following is the assessment of

the Commander-in-chief of U.S. forces in

Iraq on the present situation there ?

A America’s desired goal will be achieved if

more troops are deployed in Iraq B Withdrawal of troops from Iraq is essential

to raise the morale of the U.S. Army

C Further strengthening of U.S. army in Iraq

will be suicidal as it means more destruction

of U.S.forces

D Pentagon’s civilians should not have been

allowed to interfere with the army

commander’s strategies

E None of these

Question 32 Which of the following strategies would achieve the desired increase in American forces in Iraq ?

A. Continuation of stay of troops for a

further period. B. Expeditious deployment of additional

troops

C. Seeking additional input from

politicians and commanders of

neighbouring friendly countries. A (A) only

B (C)only

C (B) only

D (A) and (B) only

E None of these Question 33 Why do the army commanders disfavour enhancement of troops now ?

A. More force means more casualties

B. Difference of opinion between

politicians and commanders about the aim of the troop enhancement

C. Probable adverse psychological impact

on ground forces. A Only (A) and (B) B Only (B) and (C) C All the three

D Only (A) and (C) E None of these Question 34 Which of the following made Bush change his thinking about the requirement of forces in Iraq ?

A. The unreasonably long period for

which the war continued

B. The large number of American soldiers

killed in the war

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C. Demand from the Army Commanders

A Only (A) and (C) B Only (A) and (B) C Only (B) and (C) D All the three

E Only (C) Question 35 Which of the following most OPPOSITE in

meaning of the word given in ‘’bold’’ as

used in passage ?

‘’Cool’’ A Warm B Enthusiastic C Unwelcome D Intemperate E Indifferent Question 36 Which of the following most OPPOSITE in

meaning of the word given in ‘’bold’’ as

used in passage ?

‘’Surge’’ A Enhancement B Trivializing C Reduction D Strengthening E Upgradation Question 37 Which of the following most OPPOSITE in

meaning of the word given in ‘’bold’’ as

used in passage ?

‘’Stubbornness’’ A Uncertainty B Weakness C Acceptability D Infirmity E Flexibility Question 38 Which of the following is most nearly the SAME in the meaning as the word given in

‘’bold’’ as used in the passage ?

‘’Illusion’’ A Reality B Reflection C Fantastic D Delusion E Deviation Question 39 Which of the following is most nearly the SAME in the meaning as the word given in

‘’bold’’ as used in the passage ?

‘’Insurgency’’ A Rebellion B Ingredient C Combat D Debacle E Violation Question 40 Which of the following is most nearly the SAME in the meaning as the word given in

‘’bold’’ as used in the passage ?

‘’Irony’’ A Levelling B Precaution C Controversy D Mockery E Perception Instructions In each question below, a sentence is given

with a part of it printed in ‘’bold’’ type. That

part may contain a grammatical error. Each

sentence is followed by phrases (A), (B), (C)and (B). Find out which phrase should

replace the phrase given in ‘’bold’’ to correct

error, if there is any, and to make the sentence

grammatically meaningful and correct. If the

sentence is correct as it is and ‘’No correction

is required’, mark (E) as the answer.

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Question 41

A nation that ‘’had been once tried to’’ kill

him was the first to embrace him. A had once been trying to B had once tried to C once had been tried to D had to once try and E No correction required Question 42

‘’Had he known more’’ about the policies of

the company, he might not have accepted

the offer. A He had known more B Did he know more C Since not more was known D If he would know more E No correction required Question 43

His life is an example of ‘’how the human

will can’’ flourish even in harsh

conditions. A what the human will can B how the human can and will C when the human will can D where the human will can E No correction required Question 44 The social worker passionately stroked

the annoyed passenger in order ‘’that be

pacified.’’ A to pacify him B that to pacify C to be pacified for D that to be pacified with E No correction required Question 45 They were no longer able to provide the

‘’help their children need.’’ A helped their children need B help their children needed C help that their children need

D help that their children would need E No correction required Question 46 You may be well organized in your

thoughts but ‘’what would you propose’’ may not be necessarily acceptable on all

occasions. A what you would propose B that you would propose C what you propose D what you would have proposed E No correction required Question 47 The striking difference between the two

contestants ‘’compatible with each other’’ for the match was related to their age. A compatible with one another B compatible against one another C competing with the other D competing with each other E No correction required Question 48 Market research and market

communication ‘’is so far being confined

to’’ a handful of consumer goods like

soaps, cosmetics, etc. A is thus far being confined to B have so far been confined to C are so far being confined to D have so far been confined with E No correction required Question 49 If we rely on others for technology

upgradation, ‘’potential serious damage

may’’ be caused. A potentially serious damage may B serious potentially damage may C seriously potential damage may D seriously potential damage might E No correction required

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Question 50

The load-shedding, however justifiable it

may be, "has been aggravating’’ the

problems. A have been aggravated B have aggravated C have been aggravating D would have been aggravated E No correction required

Answers and Solution

Q1: Answer: C

Explanation: C spells as repetition. Q2: Answer: B

Explanation: 'The combination of a base of imported technology and Capabilities' is the subject and

'led' is the verb. Part B of the sentence, 'built

up indigenous', should act as a modifier to the

subject. However, indigenous is supposed to

modify verb built and hence should be an

adverb. Correct verb should be indigenously. B is the answer. Q3: Answer: D

Explanation: Not should always be before a main or

auxiliary verb. But here not is neither

preceded nor succeeded by a verb. So not is

incorrect. Q4: Answer: E

Explanation: All the words have been correctly used. No

correction required. Right answer is E.

Q5: Answer: E

Explanation: No correction required. Q6: Answer: E

Explanation: Sentence B introduces the topic of discussion

i.e. scenario of energy situation in India. Sentence D should follow it as it tells us about the restrictions in Atomic Energy Programme

and that some countries are getting self-reliant in it. Sentence A follows it as it tells the reason why few countries mentioned in D are getting self reliant as there are items which are made

indigenously. C changes the topic of

discussion by stating that commercial aspects of exploiting nuclear capabilities are given

high priority. Sentence E states that to meet

requirements stated in C, India needs

commercial level power-generation

capability and hence should follow C. F

concludes the paragraph by stating that for India energy security is crucial as it imports crude oil and pay for it by precious foreign

exchange. So, the sequence is BDACEF. Thus, the fifth sentence is E. Q7: Answer: A

Explanation: Sentence B introduces the topic of discussion

i.e. scenario of energy situation in India. Sentence D should follow it as it tells us about the restrictions in Atomic Energy Programme

and that some countries are getting self-reliant in it. Sentence A follows it as it tells the reason why few countries mentioned in D are getting self reliant as there are items which are made

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indigenously. C changes the topic of

discussion by stating that commercial aspects of exploiting nuclear capabilities are given

high priority. Sentence E states that to meet

requirements stated in C, India needs commercial level power-generation

capability and hence should follow C. F

concludes the paragraph by stating that for India energy security is crucial as it imports crude oil and pay for it by precious foreign

exchange. So, the sequence is BDACEF. Thus, the third sentence is A. Q8: Answer: D

Explanation: Sentence B introduces the topic of discussion

i.e. scenario of energy situation in India. Sentence D should follow it as it tells us about the restrictions in Atomic Energy Programme

and that some countries are getting self-reliant in it. Sentence A follows it as it tells the reason why few countries mentioned in D are getting self reliant as there are items which are made

indigenously. C changes the topic of

discussion by stating that commercial aspects of exploiting nuclear capabilities are given

high priority. Sentence E states that to meet

requirements stated in C, India needs commercial level power-generation

capability and hence should follow C. F

concludes the paragraph by stating that for India energy security is crucial as it imports crude oil and pay for it by precious foreign

exchange. So, the sequence is BDACEF. Thus, the second sentence is D. Q9: Answer: B

Explanation:

Sentence B introduces the topic of discussion

i.e. scenario of energy situation in India. Sentence D should follow it as it tells us about the restrictions in Atomic Energy Programme

and that some countries are getting self-reliant in it. Sentence A follows it as it tells the reason why few countries mentioned in D are getting self reliant as there are items which are made

indigenously. C changes the topic of

discussion by stating that commercial aspects of exploiting nuclear capabilities are given

high priority. Sentence E states that to meet

requirements stated in C, India needs commercial level power-generation

capability and hence should follow C. F

concludes the paragraph by stating that for India energy security is crucial as it imports crude oil and pay for it by precious foreign

exchange. So, the sequence is BDACEF. Thus, the first sentence is D. Q10: Answer: C

Explanation: Sentence B introduces the topic of discussion

i.e. scenario of energy situation in India. Sentence D should follow it as it tells us about the restrictions in Atomic Energy Programme

and that some countries are getting self-reliant in it. Sentence A follows it as it tells the reason why few countries mentioned in D are getting self reliant as there are items which are made

indigenously. C changes the topic of

discussion by stating that commercial aspects of exploiting nuclear capabilities are given

high priority. Sentence E states that to meet

requirements stated in C, India needs commercial level power-generation

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capability and hence should follow C. F

concludes the paragraph by stating that for India energy security is crucial as it imports crude oil and pay for it by precious foreign

exchange. So, the sequence is BDACEF. Thus, the fourth sentence is C. Q11: Answer: A

Explanation: C immune is a medical term and used for denoting when someone is resistant to a

disease. Indifference is a noun form and

doesnt fit into the given context. The entire

passage states that America has been hated by the entire world for its actions on Iraq and

all countries are against to Bush. Hence,

cordial meaning friendly is eliminated. Subservient is almost similar to cordial and

can be eliminated. Resistant is the correct

word as the sentence can be read as 'the rest of the world is growing resistant to American

power'. Hence, A

Q12: Answer: D

Explanation: The sentence means that the challenges faced

by Rice are troublesome. Hence A, obvious

meaning clear, B trivial meaning controversial, C superfluous meaning unnecessary, E rewarding meaning benefiting can be eliminated, Daunting means which is too difficult and intimidating

.Hence, fits perfectly into the context. Hence,

D

Q13: Answer: B

Explanation: Renamed means changing the name, entrusted means giving somebody else the

responsibility. visited means went to

somewhere on official purpose. So, these

three are eliminated . Between appointed &

emerged, emerged is correct as the previous phrase mentions that she withstood rivals

competition. Emerge means to develop out of

something (here competition) also

appointed should be supported by an

auxiliary verb. Hence, B

Q14: Answer: C

Explanation: aid means help, recognition means identification, acceptability means the

process of agreeing some one or thing . Hence, all of these can be eliminated. Policy

is the correct word. Hence, C

Q15: Answer: E

Explanation: Shirk& avoid are synonyms and can be

eliminated. visualize is to assume, hence,

eliminated. Between transfer & inherit,

transfer means shifting from one person to another, inherit means to receive or give a

responsibility Hence, E is correct.. Q16: Answer: D

Explanation: to focus means to concentrate,escape means to move off something, demolishing is

destroying. AS per the passage Rice is

supposed to improve Bush's respect. So, The

three options explained gets eliminated. Between salvage and framing framing is

correct as salvage means rescue. Hence, B

Q17: Answer: A

Explanation: Few should be preceded by a to give a positive meaning, Most cannot be used with

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preposition 'in'. Among A, C, D the passage

mentions only about people and Hence, A

Q18: Answer: C

Explanation: The passage is severely criticizing Bush &

says that all are against to Bush. Hence,B,D,E

can be eliminated. Between A&C; C,

weakened is correct and fits in

correctly.Hence, C

Q19: Answer: E

Q20: Answer: E

Explanation: The sentence means that Rice is facing the similar situation as of Bush so, she too faces

the same criticism. hence, also a synonym for

too is correct. All other options are

irrelevant. Hence, E

Q21: Answer: A

Explanation: flail means to attack some one verbally. the

passage states that Bush & Rice are responsible for criticism on America's action

on Iraq. Hence, E is eliminated. B,c are

eliminated as those are out of context. Between A&D; , A is correct as some one

cannot abuse aimlessly. Hence, A. Q22: Answer: D

Q23: Answer: E

Explanation: Emanate in the following sentence means a

feeling or sense. A is eliminated as it seems

out of context. B can be eliminated as not few

many of the citizens belonging to Iraq criticize

America& Bush. Among,C,D,E, bigger is the correct adjective. HEnce, E

Q24: Answer: E

Explanation: Emanate means a feeling or sense. B, C can

be easily eliminated as those are out of

context. D can be eliminated as it means the

contrast. Between A &E; ,E fits in well as the

sentence can be read as 'immediate source of atrocity

emanates from Iraq'. Hence, E

Q25: Answer: D

Explanation: The sentence means that civil war risks are

ready to give raise to regional wise conflicts. A,B,C,E mean the contrast when substituted. Hence, D, Igniting meaning irking is correct. Q26: Answer: C

Explanation: Brickbat means criticism and Bush and Rumsfeld had received criticism for asserting that General George Casey would take decisions regarding the number of

troops.Hence ,option C is correct. Q27: Answer: B

Explanation: The third line of the 1st paragraph states that Bush had given the freedom to The Iraq commander General George to decide how many troops were required to fight the

war.Hence, C is correct. Q28: Answer: D

Explanation: The passage clearly never discussed the

happiness of U.S troops in Iraq.It also never

stated that troops are sufficient.Instead,it

emphasized on the necessity of extra

troops.As per the passage, generals never

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expressed their opinion on increase of troops

or insurgency. HenceD, None of them is

correct. Q29: Answer: A

Explanation: The question is how Bush reacted to the

criticism. Refer to the third line of the

passage. It mentions that Generals were given freedom to decide. Hence, A

Q30: Answer: B

Explanation: The main point of the passage is not only to state the necessity of extra troops in Iraq, but

also to criticize the actions of Bush.Hence, B

is correct. Q31: Answer: A

Explanation: The final line of the passage states that the commander in Chief is of the opinion that

increased troops will lead to a victory.C is

contrast.D,is too narrow and out of context.A

is also out of context as the passage never

spoke of morality of US forces.A captures the

idea at best. Q32: Answer: D

Explanation: C is never mentioned in the passage.But A &

B have representation in 2nd para last lines of

the passage. Hence D. Q33: Answer: C

Explanation: A is mentioned in 3rd para last line.B is

mentioned in 3rd para 2nd line. C is

mentioned in 3rd para 3rd line (already

stressed means psychologically depressed). Hence, C is correct. Q34: Answer: B

Explanation: 2nd paragraph 1st line clearly states that war

was too long and more number of U.S troops

were killed. Hence, A &B; both are correct. Q35: Answer: B

Explanation: The cool as used in the passage is not supposed to deal with the temperature but

with the idea. In the context of the passage

cool means having no energy. Hence, the

opposite should be enthusiastic. B is correct. Q36: Answer: C

Explanation: Surge means to increase or enhance. So,

strengthening, up-gradation and

enhancement are synonyms and can be eliminated. Trivializing is giving less

importance. Hence, C is the antonym

Q37: Answer: E

Explanation: Stubborn means bold and not changing as per

the context of the passage. Hence,option (e) Flexibility is the correct answer

Q38: Answer: D

Explanation: Illusion means fantasy or imitation or

hallucination.As per the context,illusion

means fantasy or which is not real or misleading. Hence,D is correct .Reality

means true.Reflection means sending back

the absorbed may be light or

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thought.Delusion means

misleading.Deviation means moving from the

usual path or changing the direction. Hence, D

Q39: Answer: A

Explanation: Insurgency means rebellion or

revolution.Ingredient means a part of

something. Combat is to fight. Debacle is a

disaster. Violation is deviation from rule. Hence, A suits correct. Q40: Answer: D

Explanation: Irony means which is contrast or not

matching(involving humor) or peculiar

action in order to make people laugh. Leveling is balancing. Precaution is a

safeguarding or defending measure. Controversy is one which attracts criticism or disputed. Mockery is teasing to generate

humor. Hence, D

Q41: Answer: B

Explanation: The sentence means that a nation had tried to

kill him. But now it embraced him. We use

had been preceded to verb+ing. But the

sentence here requires had +verb because we

use past perfect in the supporting clause if it

impacts the main clause(also the main clause

has past tense.) Q42: Answer: D

Explanation: Conditional tenses are used to speculate about what could happen, what might have

happened, and what we wish would happen. In English, most sentences using the

conditional contain the word if. Many

conditional forms in English are used in sentences that include verbs in one of the past

tenses. The correct form to be used is if + Would +verb should be followed by might

have+verb. Q43: Answer: B

Explanation: We use how to represent this question also

will is to be succeeded by can. Hence, B

Q44: Answer: A

Explanation: Inorder is always followed by to +verb. Hence, A

Q45: Answer: B

Explanation: To have the sentence to be correct, all verb forms that are being used should be

concurrent with the time. If the main verb is

in past tense, auxilliary verb should also be

past. Hence, needed is correct

Q46: Answer: A

Explanation: What is not used to represent a question here. Hence, what should be followed by a

pronoun. Q47: Answer: D

Explanation: Contestants compete with each other. Compatible means flexible and it doesnt make

sense here. Hence, D

Q48: Answer: B

Explanation:

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'So far being confined' gives the hint that the market research and market communication was initiated in the past and continues to

happen. The right construction method for

such sentences is Present Perfect Progressive

tense. Also, the right preposition used with

confined is 'to'. The right answer is B. Q49: Answer: E

Explanation: Serious is an adjective supposed to modify the

verb damage. Hence, it should precede

damage and potential is used as an adverb to

modify serious .Hence, E

Q50: Answer: E

Explanation: Load-shedding is the subject which is

singular, thus singular 'has' must be used. Also, in perfect continuous tense, 'ing' form

of verb is used. Thus, the right answer should

read 'The load-shedding, however justifiable

it may be, has been aggravating the

problems'. Answer is E.

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