Direction :- In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Digital India can be the prime (1) ________ behind making a reality of the government's promise of minimum government, maximum governance. Such a transformation requires technology to be firmly (2) __________ into government, something that the Digital India project lists as one of its foremost objectives. Embedding technology into government (3) __________ will do three things; transform the government and make it more transparent and efficient, transform the lives of citizens especially those at the bottom of the (4) ___________ pyramid and make our economy more efficient and competitive. A 2014 McKinsey Global Institute report predicts that the large-scale (5) __________ of technology through Digital India positions India with the biggest opportunity yet to accelerate economic growth.
2.
embedded
stuck
planted
inserted
embedded
'Embed' means to fix something firmly and deeply in something else. The given passage states that such a transformation requires technology to be firmly embedded into government.
Hence, 'embedded' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2:
Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words,
A group of fish
Litter
School
Bunch
Troop
School - a group of fish
Troop- a large group of people or animals
Bunch- a number of things, usually of the same type, fastened or growing together
Litter- pieces of paper, rubbish, etc. that are left in a public place
Question 3:
The people from sub-continent are very __________.
superstitios
supersctitious
superstitious
supersticious
'Superstitious' means a belief that is not based on reason or scientific thinking and that explains the causes for events in ways that are connected to magic. The given sentence states that the people from sub-continent are very superstitious. Hence, 'superstitious' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 4:
Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words,
A sentimental longing for a period in the past
Memory
Nostalgia
Emotion
Craving
Nostalgia - a sentimental longing for a period in the past
Memory- a person's ability to remember things
Emotion- a strong feeling such as love, anger, fear, etc.
Craving- a strong desire for something
Question 5:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
This year, orange prices are forecast to grow, despite an expected increase in global _________.
organisation
assumption
abduction
production
'Production' means the making or growing of something, especially in large quantities. The given sentence states that this year, orange prices are forecast to grow, despite an expected increase in global.
Hence, 'production' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 6:
Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words,
Soft, inner part of a nut or fruit-stone
Kernel
Bean
Caramel
seeds
seeds - a small hard part of a plant from which a new plant of the same kind can grow.
Kernal- soft, inner part of a nut or fruit-stone
Bean- similar seeds from some other plants
Caramel - a type of sticky sweet that is made from boiled sugar, butter, and milk
Question 7:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
This year, orange prices are forecast to grow, despite an expected increase in global _________.
production
assumption
organisation
abduction
'Production' means the making or growing of something, especially in large quantities. The given sentence states that this year, orange prices are forecast to grow, despite an expected increase in global.
Hence, 'production' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 8:
Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words,
Soft, inner part of a nut or fruit-stone
Bean
Caramel
Kernel
seeds
seeds - a small hard part of a plant from which a new plant of the same kind can grow.
Kernal- soft, inner part of a nut or fruit-stone
Bean- similar seeds from some other plants
Caramel - a type of sticky sweet that is made from boiled sugar, butter, and milk
Question 9:
Direction :- Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Yearn
Nosy
Ruminate
Vennison
Venison is the correct spelling.
Question 10:
Direction:- Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Slender
Frail
Defame
Energetic
Lively
Slender means thin. So d frail which means weak and delicate is the most appropriate answer.
Lively and Energetic are synonyms. They mean full of energy.
