Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.

Chia is currently pursuing a (master's in developmental studies in Netherlands).

Option 1: master's in developmental studies in the Netherlands.

Option 2: masters' in developmental studies in the Netherlands.

Option 3: No substitution required

Option 4: master's in developmental studies at Netherlands.

Question : Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the question.
Another feature of the post-Cold War era is that since the West has become the victor of the East-West ideological rivalry, Western systems and Western influences, in general, have started to dominate the whole world. For example, the United States has visibly enhanced its influence in the Middle East and in the Caucasus since the end of the Cold War. The invasion of Kuwait by Iraq in August 1990 and the following Gulf Crisis, in a way, created an opportunity for the United States to exercise its hegemonic power in the Middle East. In the following years, in the absence of a counterpower, the influence of the United States increased further. With the military operation in Afghanistan and the invasion of Iraq after the September 11, 2001 attacks, the United States perpetuated its dominance in the region. The region of the Caucasus was formerly under the Russian sphere of influence. But the United States managed to enter this energy-rich region with some new allies that used to be part of the Soviet Union, such as Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Georgia. Although Russia certainly did not want the United States' presence in the region, its ability to prevent it has remained limited. Likewise, NATO expanded to include Eastern Europe, a region that also used to be under Soviet influence. Russia, in the beginning, tried to resist NATO expansion, posing several threats, including creating a counter defense organisation. But it was eventually convinced by the project of "partnership for peace," through which it preserved many of its privileges in Eastern European countries.

Question:
According to the passage, when did Iraq invade Kuwait?

Option 1: Septmber 2011

Option 2: Septmeber 1990

Option 3: August 2011

Option 4: August 1990

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.
South Korea is the most cosmetically (1)______ country on Earth. Beauty editors estimate that it is because of the government’s heavy investment (2)______ industry. It is ahead of its competitors, and its citizens (3)_____ twice as much on skincare products as consumers in the United States, the UK, and France. Korean shoppers are (4)______ the world’s most discerning. Eight out of 10 Korean women in their 20s and 30s use an app that (5)_____ like a cosmetics-specific, to debate the merits of various common ingredients.

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

Option 1: perhaps

Option 2: although

Option 3: maybe

Option 4: though

Question : Directions: In the following question below, some statements are followed by some conclusions. Taking the given statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements.
Statements:
I. We are going back again to our ancestors and finding out the importance of Yoga and Pranayam.
II. People in the West have already opted for it. It does not require any external equipment but only body and soul.
Conclusions:
I. Ancient science is the treasure of many cures and natural remedies for various diseases.
II. Technology has overshadowed these ancient sources and introduced new concepts of fitness called gym.

Option 1: Only conclusion II follows

Option 2: Conclusions I and II both follow

Option 3: Neither I nor II follows

Option 4: Only conclusions I follows

Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Difficult times could create feelings of anxiety, insecurity, and fear. As we navigate through undesirable situations and uncertainties, we find that the negativity surrounding the problems consumes our minds. It is in those times that we have to exert ourselves to change our perspective and adopt a more positive and solution-driven attitude. Wise people have always chosen to leverage adversities as opportunities for growth and progress rather than succumb to negative thought patterns. Saint Kabir described how different people respond when challenged by problems: "Gold, virtuous people, and saints are resilient; you may break them a hundred times and yet they will re-join. In contrast, negative people and clay pots are fragile; once shattered, they are broken forever."
The distinguishing feature of the successful is that they have a mindset that enables them to remain positive in the face of adversity and even utilise the negative situation for their benefit. The eagle can teach us a few lessons on this. When the storm starts blowing, it does not cower down before it. It flies to a higher point and waits for the wind to blow over. When the storm sets in, the eagle spreads its wings and uses the draft of the wind to rise higher and higher in the sky. It does not run away from the storm; rather, it uses the storm to its advantage. While the storm rages below, the eagle soars above it.
The winning attitude to overcome despair and stress is to realise that adversities have opportunities inherent in them, and opportunities do not come without problems. Hence, difficulties and obstacles have a positive side to them as they make us grow from within. A gem gets polished with friction. The finest steel is produced by putting it on fire. Similarly, the more hardships we face, the stronger we become.

Question:
As per the passage, when we face difficult times:

Option 1: we become passively engaged in overcoming them

Option 2: our minds get overcome by negative thoughts

Option 3: we start changing our views on life

Option 4: we look at them as opportunities for improvement

Question :

Summarize the following paragraph:

It is imperative that all students pay attention to their studies. In addition to this, it is equally significant that students are not limited to the knowledge they acquire from books. They must actively pitch in sports activities of their schools. This may not hold true in cases of all students as some are not good at sports but excellent at acting or singing. It is about students identifying their strengths and opening new windows for themselves.

Option 1: None of these

Option 2:

Students must be able to chose the right field

Option 3:

Students must be developed such that they have multifarious vocation-options

Option 4:

Students must realize their area of expertise

Option 5:

Students must know their strengths

Question : --------------- is the point where total costs are exactly equal to the total sales. At this point, there is neither any profit nor any loss. It can also be termed as ‘No-profit-No-loss’ point.

Option 1: Break-Even Point Analysis

Option 2: Common Size Statements

Option 3: Both 1 and 2

Option 4: None of the above

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.

Educational philosophy is a (1)____ that deals with the analysis of education's objectives, procedures, essence, and ideologies. It is (2)_____ a philosophy and an educational offshoot. Education is defined as the teaching and learning of specialised (3)_____, as well as the instilling of awareness, judgement, knowledge, and understanding, and (4)_____ a much broader spectrum than the societal institute of higher education that we frequently communicate (5)______.

Question

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

Option 1: defines

Option 2: indicates

Option 3: signals

Option 4: encompasses

Question : Case Study 36:

A consumer purchased a branded watch from a local dealer. The dealer falsely claimed that the watch was made of pure gold and sold it at an exorbitant price. Upon inspection, the consumer found that the watch was not made of gold. Which authority can take action against the dealer for this deceptive practice?

Option 1: Consumer Protection Council

Option 2: National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Option 3: Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)

Option 4: District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum

Question : Comprehension:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

As the sun inches closer to its peak activity in its solar cycle, an explosion has been picked up behind the northeastern limb of the star in our solar system. Solar observatories saw bits and pieces of the explosion, which remain obscured in view from Earth's orbit.

The explosion was spotted on July 31 at around 2309 UT, and Earth-orbiting satellites registered a long-lasting C9.3-class solar flare. "The intensity is probably an underestimate because it was partially eclipsed by the edge of the sun. Nasa's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) saw hot debris flying away from the blast site," space weather, which tracks the solar activity, reported.

While the explosion was powerful, experts have predicted that Earth is not in the line of fire from the Sun. Scientists are expected to get a view of the active region later this week as it comes into sight. The earth is not in the line of fire. The explosion is significant because it may herald an active region set to emerge over the sun's northeastern limb later this week. A new sunspot group could bring an end to weeks of relative quiet," Space Weather said in its report.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the passage.

Peak

Option 1: Glance

Option 2: Point

Option 3: Bottom

Option 4: Zenith