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

Many of you might have heard it when 1. ______________________ on a light, switching on your computer or passing near a power lines — that 2. ______________________  sound of hum of electricity. But what, exactly, is that hum? What is more important is that is it a sign of 3. ______________________ ? The sound produced by the electricity is called as the “mains hum,” and it happens because of the way electricity is generated. The electricity that is supplied from the power plants uses 4. ______________________ current (AC), it is referred to as alternating current because the current changes its direction, or alternates, many times per second.
The number of times per second the current alternates depends on the 5. ______________________ of the particular country.

Q1.Choose the correct word to be used in blank 4

Option 1:  syntax
 

Option 2: Masquerade

Option 3: alternating
 

Option 4: Embroil

Question : Directions: Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?
ac_c_cb_acbcacbca_bc

Option 1: abbb

Option 2: bacc

Option 3: babc

Option 4: bbcc

Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

When it comes to finishing his school work, Johny is an eager beaver.

Option 1: someone who is snobbish

Option 2: very lethargic and unwilling to work

Option 3: a keen and enthusiastic person

Option 4: always confident and sure of oneself

Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
If you pay close attention to soap advertisements, you may hear of its pH value being claimed perfect for human skin. But is there really such a thing? Let's start at the beginning. pH (potential Hydrogen) is defined as the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. pH value ranges between 0 and 14.7 is the neutral point, 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline. More importantly, your skin isn't exactly pH 5.5; it falls in a range between 4.0 and 7.0, depending on diverse factors like the body part, age, genetics, ethnicity, and environment conditions.

So, are products formulated at pH 5.5 perfect for skin? The short answer: not really! First, parameters like texture and other ingredients indicate a cleanser's quality, much better than pH alone. Second, though the skin pH rises slightly immediately after cleaning even with plain water, it reverts to its mild acidic pH in an hour. Healthy skin quickly rebalances the 'acid mantle' - a protective layer over the skin - and is unaffected in the long term by the cleanser's pH. Skin modulates pH, making skin products function optimally. So, why market pH 5.5 products as "perfect"? Well, for certain skin types (e.g., oily skin) and certain skin conditions (like acne), an increase in pH can aggravate these skin situations. This might lead to an interpretation that a skin care product needs to be at a 5.5 pH for optimum cleansing. Hence, skincare experts have expressed reservations about pH being the sole criterion of product safety and 'acid mantle' preservation when factors including plain water may contribute to the same. Thus, an ideal product is almost impossible to define. So, look well beyond pH alone.

Question:
"Is there really such a thing?" By "such a thing" the author is referring to:

Option 1: the perfect soap for all skin types

Option 2: the perfect pH value for human skin

Option 3: soap advertisements

Option 4: close attention paid to advertisements

Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
The plan began________to once we all met to discuss it.

Option 1: jail

Option 2: gel

Option 3: jell

Option 4: gale

Question : It includes activities that communicate availability of the products to the target customers and proceed them to buy it. Which function of marketing is highlighted in the given statement?

Option 1: Product

Option 2: Price

Option 3: Promotion

Option 4: Place

Question : Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.

He was considered a genius by his school headmaster.

Option 1: No improvement

Option 2: was to be considered

Option 3: was been considered

Option 4: was considering

Question : Case Study 22:

DEF Ltd. is a well-established company planning to expand its global operations through acquisitions.

Question : 

To finance its acquisition plans, DEF Ltd. is evaluating short-term financing options. Which money market instrument might it use?

Option 1: Commercial paper
 

Option 2: Call money
 

Option 3: Treasury bill

Option 4: Corporate bond

Question : How does the diversity of languages in India affect its population composition?

Option 1: It leads to uniform cultural practices

Option 2: It contributes to regional identities

Option 3: It simplifies communication across states

Option 4: It decreases the importance of education

Question : ABC Ltd. a book publishing house published books on various subject based on CCE pattern before any other publishing house could print it. What advantage will this publishing house get?

Option 1: First mover advantage

Option 2: Early warning signal

Option 3: Adapt with rapid changes

Option 4: Improvement in performance