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.

A broad definition of wetlands (1)_______ ecosystems such as lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps, coral reefs, and many others; but also human-made artificial sites (2)_______ fishponds or reservoirs. Though they cover only around 6 percent of the Earth’s land surface, 40 percent of all plant and animal species live in or breed in them. Wetlands are also vital for human well-being and security. More than a billion people across the world depend on them for their livelihoods—about one in eight people on Earth. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), these ecosystems are also the unsung heroes of the climate crisis. In fact, they (3)_______ more carbon than any other ecosystem, with peatlands alone storing twice (4)_______ all the world’s forests. Inland wetland ecosystems absorb excess water and help prevent floods and drought, something critical to help communities adapt to a changing climate. In the words of Leticia Carvalho, Principal Coordinator for Marine and Freshwater at UNEP, healthy wetlands ‘punch above their weight in terms of benefits’. The theme for the very first World Day is “Wetlands Action for People and Nature”. It serves as an urgent call to act and to invest financial, human, and political capital to save the world’s wetlands from disappearing altogether and to restore those areas already lost. Wetlands are disappearing three times (5)_______ forests and are Earth’s most threatened ecosystem. In just 50 years—since 1970—35 percent of the world’s wetlands have evaporated.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.

Option 1: as long as

Option 2: as much as

Option 3: as such as

Option 4: as more as

Question : In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.

You should have reports the matter to your teacher instead of taking it in your own hands.

Option 1: taking it

Option 2: instead of

Option 3: should have

Option 4: reports the matter

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
On Hauz Khas Road, at the entrance to the pedestrianised Hauz Khas Village, the guard (1)________ the barrier asks you to halt and directs (2)______ to the parking lot. It's 5 p.m. and the parking lot is nearly empty as shops are closed and there are (3)________ any shoppers. There aren't many people on the lane leading to the (4)_________ area either. This is unusual for HKV (as it is popularly known) (5)_______ it is one of Delhi's popular shopping areas. Initially a hub for designer (6)________, the HKV experience (7)_________ a throbbing mix of cafes, art galleries, curio shops, gyms, and, of course, fashion boutiques. The quirky neighbourhood was a hit (8)_________ with youngsters and tourists for its happening nightlife. These days, however, night comes hours (9)______ dusk at HKV, as you can only see street dogs, security guards, a few takeaway joint managers, and bored shop attendants (10)________ to reach home early.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 8.

Option 1: particular

Option 2: particularity

Option 3: particulars

Option 4: particularly

Question : It is a comprehensive package of policy measures which covers various issues connected with different industrial enterprises of the country.
 

Option 1: Industrial policy
 

Option 2: Industrial licensing
 

Option 3: Foreign trade policy
 

Option 4: Import substitution
 

Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (1 and 2) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

1. It is said that health is wealth.
A. He uses his health for work.
B. He doesn't talk about his health.
C. A healthy person can do his work well.
D. He reads about medical columns in newspapers and watches television programs.
2. He does not even imagine being ill.

Option 1: BDCA

Option 2: CDBA

Option 3: ABCD

Option 4: DCBA

Question : Directions: In the following question, one / two statements are given, each followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements. 
Statement:
Economic security makes people better and happier and has a good influence on their personality.
Conclusions:
I. People who earn enough money are happier.
II. To have a good personality people should be economically sound.

Option 1: Only I follows

Option 2: Both I and II follow

Option 3: Only II follows

Option 4: Neither I nor II follows

Question : How did the adoption of capitalism affect employment patterns in post-communist regimes?

Option 1: It led to full employment.

Option 2: It caused widespread unemployment initially.

Option 3: It had no significant impact on employment.

Option 4: It increased job security for all workers.

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Communication is very important for us humans in our daily lives. It means talking to others,(1)_____________ our thoughts and feelings, and listening to what others have to say. When we communicate well, we can understand each other better and work together more (2)__________. Communication is especially important at work, where we need to work as a team and achieve common goals. Good communication helps us to avoid misunderstandings and (3)__________, and makes us more productive. In our personal relationships, communication helps us to express our feelings and needs to our friends, family, and partners. When we communicate well, we can build stronger relationships and understand each other better. Communication is also important for society as a whole. It helps us to share information, ideas, and knowledge, and to understand different cultures and(4)_______________. Communication can also help us to make positive changes in our communities and (5)______________ for important causes. Overall, communication is a very important skill that we all need to learn and practice. It can help us in many different ways and make our lives more fulfilling and successful.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5.

Option 1: propagate

Option 2: advocate

Option 3: inoculate

Option 4: recommend

Question : Assertion: A tall organizational structure can lead to delays in decision-making.

Reason: It involves several layers of management between top-level and lower-level employees.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 3: Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : It aims to improve future performance, based on experience gained in the past. Which relationship does it represents?
 

Option 1: Planning is viewed as a forward-looking approach
 

Option 2: Planning is also a backward looking function
 

Option 3: Controlling is considered a backward looking function
 

Option 4: Controlling is a forward-looking function.