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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.

The decision made by the goverment of India to purchase crude oil at a discounted rate from Russia,  when the Putin goverment is bombing civilians in Ukraine, is 1) __________________ by many. 2)________________ to the Narendra Modi administration’s request to not to politicise the issue, in the current scenario the decision is as much political as it is economic, however much we may wish it were not.

While the major countries like US, Europe , Japan and Australia have made no secret revelation that India should  join them in 3) _____________________ Putin’s war, as the goverment of 141 countries who voted in favour of the UN General Assembly resolution did. Russia has intentionally offered the discount at the oil to show that India is among the ‘many’ countries that resist the Atlantic alliance’s attempt to 4) __________________ and punish Putin. On the other hand Xi’s China has suddenly discovered that Modi’s India is worth talking to: it will provide cover for the Xi government to not only 5) ________________ attention from its own support for Russia, but also to position itself as someone who is more willing to engage with the Atlantic alliance than India.

Choose the correct word to be used in the blank 5.

Option 1: beseech
 

Option 2: extol

Option 3: deflect
 

Option 4:  signify

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: deflect
 


Solution : The correct answer is deflect.

it will provide cover for the Xi government to not only deflect attention from its own support for Russia, but also to position itself as someone who is more willing to engage with the Atlantic alliance than India.

Explanation:

Deflect is the only word that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent.
When you deflect something, such as criticism or attention, you prevent it from being directed at or affecting you.

Meaning of the rest of the words
Beseech- to beg urgently or anxiously for something.

Extol- to praise highly

Signify-be an indication of

 

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Question : More than 50% of the world's coal deposits are held by:

Option 1: U.S.A., Russia and China

Option 2: China, India and Russia

Option 3: India, Russia and the U.S.A

Option 4: China, India and the U.S.A

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: U.S.A., Russia and China


Solution : The correct answer is the U.S.A, Russia and China.

The United States of America, Russia, Australia, China and India are the top five countries in the world with the largest coal reserves. While China, India and the U.S.A. top the yearly coal production China and India are also the top coal consumers in the world. Jharkhand has the largest coal reserves in India.

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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 defence 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:
Which of the countries given in the options cannot fill in the blank based on the information given in the passage?

The United States managed to enter this energy-rich region with some new allies, that used to be the part of the Soviet Union, such as _____.

Option 1: Georgia

Option 2: Ukraine

Option 3: Iraq

Option 4: Azerbaijan

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Iraq


Solution : The third option is the correct choice.

The passage mentions that the United States managed to enter the energy-rich region with new allies, and among the options, Iraq is not mentioned as one of these allies. The mentioned allies are Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Georgia. There is no mention of Iraq in that context.

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Question : 'BRICS', the recently formed international organisation of five developing countries, consists of 

Option 1: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa

Option 2: Brazil, Romania, India, China and South Africa

Option 3: Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China and Spain

Option 4: Brazil, Romania, India, China and Somalia

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa


Solution : Correct Answer is Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa

The 5 BRICS countries. The BRICS countries are an association of the countries Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The abbreviation consists in each case of the first letters of the country names. It thus designates a group of 5 countries that are among the emerging economies.

Formed by the 2010 addition of South Africa to the predecessor BRIC,it holds an annual summit, which each state or government leader attends.

President Cyril Ramaphosa, as Chair of BRICS for 2023, will host BRICS leaders at the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) in Johannesburg, Gauteng, from 22 – 24 August 2023.

Final Answer is Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa

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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.

The decision made by the goverment of India to purchase crude oil at a discounted rate from Russia,  when the Putin goverment is bombing civilians in Ukraine, is 1) __________________ by many. 2)________________ to the Narendra Modi administration’s request to not to politicise the issue, in the current scenario the decision is as much political as it is economic, however much we may wish it were not.

While the major countries like US, Europe , Japan and Australia have made no secret revelation that India should  join them in 3) _____________________ Putin’s war, as the goverment of 141 countries who voted in favour of the UN General Assembly resolution did. Russia has intentionally offered the discount at the oil to show that India is among the ‘many’ countries that resist the Atlantic alliance’s attempt to 4) __________________ and punish Putin. On the other hand Xi’s China has suddenly discovered that Modi’s India is worth talking to: it will provide cover for the Xi government to not only 5) ________________ attention from its own support for Russia, but also to position itself as someone who is more willing to engage with the Atlantic alliance than India.

Choose the correct word to be used in the blank 4

Option 1:  isolate
 

Option 2: recapitulate
 

Option 3: jaded

Option 4: ramify

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:  isolate
 


Solution : The correct answer is isolate.

Russia has intentionally offered the discount at the oil to show that India is among the ‘many’ countries that resist the Atlantic alliance’s attempt to isolate and punish Putin.

Explanation:

Isolate is the only word that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent.
It means to cause (a person or place) to be alone or separated from others.

Meaning of the rest of the words

Recapitulate- to summarise and restate the main points.

Jaded- bored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

Ramify- to divide or spread out into branches or branchlike parts; extend into subdivisions.

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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

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: August 1990


Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.

The passage mentions that Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990. This event is highlighted in the context of the post-Cold War era, where the author discusses the consequences of the invasion, such as providing the United States with an opportunity to exercise its hegemonic power in the Middle East.

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Question : Permanent members of the UN Security Council are:

Option 1: USA, UK, Russia, Germany, China

Option 2: USA, Russia, UK, France, China

Option 3: Canada, China, UK, USA, Russia

Option 4: USA, Russia, UK, China, Japan

Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: USA, Russia, UK, France, China


Solution : The correct option are the USA, Russia, UK, France, China.

The five sovereign nations given a permanent seat on the UN Security Council by the UN Charter of 1945 are the permanent members of the UN Security Council. These nations are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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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, started to dominate the whole world. For example, the United States has visibly enhanced its influence in the Middle East and in 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 Unites States to exercise its hegemonic power in the Middle East. In the following years, in the absence of a counter-power, the influence of the United States increased further. With the military operation to Afghanistan and invasion of Iraq after the September 11, 2001 attacks, the United States perpetuated its dominance in the region. The region of Caucasus was formerly under the Russian sphere of influence. But the United States managed to enter this energy-rich region with some new allies, used to be the 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 involve Eastern Europe, a region also used to be under Soviet influence. Russia, in the beginning, tried to resist NATO expansion, posing several threats, including creating a counter defense organization. But it was eventually convinced with the project of "partnership for peace", through which it preserved many of its privileges in Eastern European countries.
Question:
Which of the following word is the SYNONYM of the word 'hegemonic' used in the passage?

Option 1: Pall

Option 2: Tired

Option 3: Weary

Option 4: Supremacy

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Supremacy


Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.

The term hegemonic refers to the dominance or leadership of one group or state over others. In the context of the passage, it describes the United States exercising power and influence. A synonym for hegemonic is supremacy, which conveys the idea of being in a dominant or superior position.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Pall: This refers to the dark cloud or covering of smoke, dust, or similar matter.
  • Tired: This means to exhaust the patience or interest; wear out or fatigue.
  • Weary: This refers to feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep.
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Question :

Find out the misfit sentence in the following set of sentences:

Option 1: India does not want to enlist the help of any third party to resolve its dispute with Pakistan

Option 2: Many other countries maintain that dispute must be resolved as it is internecine to both nations

Option 3: America is one country which wants to placate the conflicting parties to ensure the well-being of civilians

Option 4: Russia is also ready to bring peace in the neighbourhood countries. 

Option 5: China has often indicated that it is ready to arbitrate to ensure peace

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Many other countries maintain that dispute must be resolved as it is internecine to both nations


Solution : Other options are about whether or not a third country should intervene between India and Pakistan. “Many other countries maintain that dispute must be resolved as it is internecine to both nations” is the answer. It discusses being internecine of the dispute (internecine).

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