Question : There are few 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.

Cricket fans have been 1) _________________ to “gear up and get themselves ready for the ride” after the 2) _________________ of Brendon McCullum as the new coach of England’s men’s Test team which was confirmed by the board on Thursday.

Brendon 40-year-old had gone into the 3) _________________ process as an outside bet for the white-ball role but came out from it as the 4) _________________ choice of the England & Wales Cricket Board’s four-man panel to lead the red-ball team on a 5) _________________ towards what they are anticpating as a great achievement and excitement.

Choose the correct word to be used in blank 4.

Option 1: remonstrate
 

Option 2: discourteous
 

Option 3: inflammatory

 

Option 4: unanimous

Question : Comprehension:
In the given passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

People are tired of staying indoors in artificial lights in view of the pandemic and (1) ____________a sedentary lifestyle. They are yearning to reconnect with (2) _________and 'rewilding' is becoming a key trend in 2021. 'Rewilding' is about going (3) _________to our 'caveman/woman' life by soaking in the sun, (4) ___________barefoot on sand and grass, drinking water from natural (5) _________, and bathing in rivers. The (6) __________of 'outdoor living' is all about spending time in nature, irrespective of the weather, through simple (7) __________that are free of cost, like walking, camping, or fishing with loved ones. 'Earthing' is a therapeutic activity, which can be performed (8) __________All you need to do is to take off your shoes and place your bare feet and hands directly on the (9) __________, whether it is in a park or at the beach. Another trend is the Japanese way to beat stress - 'forest-bathing'. You can 'forest-bathe' wherever there is an (10)_____________of trees, including a nearby park.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 6.

Option 1: rule

Option 2: view

Option 3: concept

Option 4: opinion

Question : Assertion: The principle of "Esprit de Corps" enhances employee motivation and engagement.

Reason: It fosters a sense of belonging and teamwork among employees.

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

Option 2: Both are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation.

Option 3: The assertion is correct, the reason is incorrect.

Option 4: The assertion is incorrect, the reason is correct.

Question : In contrast to most other businesses, L&T Ltd operates as 200 smaller businesses, each focused on a particular product or industry. This implies a selective distribution of authority and recognises the need for autonomy among decision-makers as decision-making authority is decentralised lower in the chain of command. It enables the business to keep lines of communication open with clients and staff members and quicken talent development. Describe the philosophy L&T Ltd. is using to distribute decision-making responsibilities among the various levels of the hierarchy.

Option 1: Delegation

Option 2: Functional structure

Option 3: Decentralisation

Option 4: Formal organisational structure

Question : It gives savers the choice of different investments and thus helps to channelise surplus funds into the most productive use.Which function of financial market is highlighted in the given statement?

Option 1: Mobilization of savings and channeling them into the most productive uses.

Option 2: Facilitating price discovery

Option 3: Providing liquidity to financial assets

Option 4: Reducing the cost of transactions

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 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 environmental conditions.

So, are products formulated at pH 5.5 perfect for the skin? The short answer: not really! First, parameters like texture and other ingredients indicate a cleanser's quality, which is 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:
According to the passage, the 'acid mantle' refers to

Option 1: a layer over the skin that is balanced by healthy skin in terms of its pH

Option 2: an acidic skin product with the right pH

Option 3: a layer over the skin that keeps the skin pH at 5.5

Option 4: an acidic cleansing agent with a pH of 5.5