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.
Deforestation, wildfires and pollution cause animals (1) _________ lose their homes. Animals may be (2) ________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4) _________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5) _________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate.
5.
destructive
infused
endangered
wild
'Endangered' means in danger of disappearing from the world. The given passage states that the main causes of an animal becoming endangered are poaching and smuggling. Hence, ‘endangered' 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,
Property left to someone by a will
Windfall
Legacy
Prophecy
Alimony
Legacy- property left to someone by a will
Prophecy- a statement about what is going to happen in the future
Alimony- money that you have to pay by law to your former wife or husband after getting divorced
Windfall- an amount of money that you win or receive unexpectedly
Question 3:
Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words,
One who is unable to pay his debts.
Bankrupt
Fatalist
Novice
Debonair
Bankrupt- one who is unable to pay his debts.
Debonair- confident, stylish, and charming person
Novice- a person who is new and without experience in a certain job, situation, etc.
Fatalist- a person who believes that all events are inevitable, so one's choices and actions make no difference
Question 4:
Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words,
Giving or showing great attention to detail
Bankrupt
Reckless
Destitute
Meticulous
Bankrupt- unable to pay his debts.
Destitute- without any money, food, or a home
Meticulous- giving or showing great attention to detail
Reckless- not thinking about possible bad or dangerous results that could come from your actions.
Question 5:
Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words,
In order to restore peace, the Czar renounced the throne in favour of his first cousin.
sacrileged
sacrificed
stepped
abdicated
Abdicated- renounced the throne
Stepped- to lift one foot and put it down in a different place when you are walking
Sacrificed - to give up something that is important or valuable to you
Sacrilege- treating a religious object or place without the respect that it deserves
Question 6:
Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words,
One who accompanies somebody to protect him
Escort
Defender
Guide
Companion
Escort
Escort- one who accompanies somebody to protect him
Companion- a person or animal with whom you spend a lot of time or go somewhere
Guide- a book, magazine, etc. that gives information or help on a subject
Defender- a person who defends somebody/something
Question 7:
Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words,
A period of thousand years
Centenary
Millennium
Decade
Century
Millennium
Millennium- A period of thousand years
Centenary- the year that comes exactly one hundred years after an important event
Decade- a period of ten years
Century- a particular period of 100 years that is used for giving dates
Question 8:
Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words,
Using high-sounding words but with little meaning
Bombastic
Eloquent
Clever
Reserved
Bombastic
Bombastic- Using high-sounding words but with little meaning
Eloquent- able to use language and express your opinions well, especially when you speak in public
Clever- showing skill or intelligence
Reserved- shy and keeping your feelings hidden
Question 9:
Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words,
To prevent or alter a result or course of events
Interchange
Interact
Intervene
Interrelate
Intervene
Intervene- to prevent or alter a result or course of events
Interchange- exchange with each other.
Interrelate- to connect or be connected very closely so that each has an effect on the other
Interact- to communicate or mix with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time together.
Question 10:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions
All eyes
Watching with anger
Not watching at all
Watching with no interest
Watching eagerly
All eyes - watching eagerly
E.g.- Raghav is watching the cricket match with all eyes.