Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

When Anoobha entered her bathroom, she found it (1)__________with water. Had it been her old house, she would have panicked because her irate (2) _________ would have started calling her names from downstairs by then. But in her new flat, an independent (3)__________ on the third floor, she was saved from having to face anyone’s ire whatsoever. The sight of a flooded bathroom (4)__________ her, giving rise to the child in her. She jumped around in the water for a while before (5)__________the tap.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.

Option 1: dried

Option 2: sealed

Option 3: flooded

Option 4: covered

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

When he was in college, a famous poet made a useful distinction for him. He had drunk (1)________ in the poet's company to be compelled to describe to him a poem he was (2)_____of. It would be a monologue of sorts, the self-contemplation of a student on a summer afternoon who is reading Euphues. The poem itself would be a subtle (3)_____ of euphuisms, translating the heat, the day, and the student's concerns, into symmetrical posies; translating even his (4) ______and boredom with that famously foolish book into a euphuism.
The poet nodded his big head in a sympathetic, rhythmic way as this was (5)_____ to him, then told him that there are two kinds of poems. There is the kind you write; there is the kind you talk about in bars. Both kinds have value and both are poems, but it's fatal to confuse them.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Option 1: plains

Option 2: credits

Option 3: series

Option 4: races

Question : What is the significance of the Mount Kailash in Shaivism? 

Option 1: It is the site where Shiva defeated the demon Tripurasura. 

Option 2:  It is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva.

Option 3: It is where Shiva first taught yoga to the sages.

Option 4: It is the location of the first Shiva temple.  

Question : Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.

P. Amongst all the cities of Japan, Hiroshima is the one that experiences earliest mornings.
Q. It experiences the earliest sun rise amongst all the countries.
R. According to the words of the Japanese envoy himself, that name was chosen because the country was so close to where the sun rises.
S. Japan is also known as the land of the rising sun.

Option 1: SRQP

Option 2: PSQR

Option 3: QPRS

Option 4: SQRP

Question : Statement 1: Decentralization enhances employee motivation and job satisfaction.

Statement 2: It allows decision-making authority to be concentrated at the top management level.

Option 1: Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is false.

Option 2: Statement 1 is false, and Statement 2 is true.

Option 3: Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.

Option 4: Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Question :  There are few words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Pick the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21 made a ground-breaking announcement. It came with a proposal with the rules to strengthen and 1) _________________ climate related declarations for investors. As per their statement, this rule would “require the registrants to provide certain climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and 2) _________________ reports, including the information about their climate-related risks…”

According to this rule some of the biggest multinational 3) ___________________ like ExxonMobil and Apple would need to provide data about their 4) _________________ to climate challenges such as sea level rise, and what are their plans, if any, they have to publish the information about the amount of  5) ________________ caused from the use of their products.

Choose the correct word to be used in blank 1.

Option 1: masquerade
 

Option 2: standardise
 

Option 3: quibble

Option 4: reveal

Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The world of social media is a strange and wondrous place. It's a world where you can connect with people from all over the globe, share your thoughts and opinions, and maybe even go viral if you're lucky. But let's be real, it's also a world filled with endless cat videos, oversharing, and drama.
One of the most interesting things about social media is the way it's changed the way we communicate. We've gone from long, thoughtful emails to quick, abbreviated messages with emojis and acronyms. And don't even get me started on the whole hashtag phenomenon. It's like we're all speaking a different language now.
But there are also some downsides to this constant connection. It's easy to get sucked into the world of social media and forget about the real world around us. We're so busy scrolling through our feeds that we forget to enjoy the little moments in life. And let's not forget about the pressure to present the perfect life online. It's like we're all in a competition to see who can be the most popular, the most successful, the most enviable.
Despite all of this, I have to admit, I'm still a fan of social media. It's a great way to stay connected with friends and family, and I've even made some new friends through various online communities. Plus, let's face it, sometimes you just need a good laugh at a ridiculous meme.
Question:
Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this passage?

Option 1: The Joys and Sorrows of Social Media

Option 2: The Benefits of Social Media

Option 3: The Dark Side of Social Media

Option 4: Mastering the Art of Social Media

Question : What was a major criticism of the suspension of Five-year Plans in India?

Option 1: It led to over-dependence on foreign aid.

Option 2: It hindered long-term economic planning.

Option 3: It resulted in excessive privatization of industries.

Option 4: It caused a decline in agricultural productivity.