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Question 1391. (1) The Museum of Geographical Heritage is among recent initiatives that promise to expand the scope of the museum beyond a _______________. (2) As may be imagined he was a ________________ of much valuable and varied information. (3) Brush with Fame is a chance for readers of The Canton _______________ to share photos of their chance encounters with celebrities and the famous folks who walk among us. (I) shade (II) repository (III) wealth (IV) dungeon
  1.    Only (II)
  2.    Both (I) and (III)
  3.    Both (II) and (III)
  4.    Both (I) and (IV)
  5.    All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Only (II)
Answer: (a)Among the given choices, only the second word gives a contextual meaning to all the three sentences. Other words are not suitable in the context of adding meaning to the sentence. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.Repository means a person or thing regarded as a store of information or in which a particular quality may be found.Shade means a position of relative inferiority or obscurity. Dungeon means a strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle.
Question 1392. (1) It has been a victory for democracy in Hong Kong, and the signal emitted by the island nation’s highest court must be particularly _______________ for China. (2) At that instant a dull but roof overhead. _________________ thump was heard on the (3) Asserting that the inaugural edition of the Khelo India School Games has been a _________________ success, Sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore hoped on Tuesday that it will help to improve India's performance in the international arena. (I) emphatic (II) phenomenal (III) resounding (IV) massive
  1.    Only (IV)
  2.    Both (II) and (III)
  3.    Only (I), (II) and (III)
  4.    Only (II), (III) and (IV)
  5.    All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)
Answer: (e)All the four words are correct enough to fit into the provided blanks and thus adding the similar meaning in all the cases. All the four words mean the same. Hence option (e) is the correct choice. Emphatic means expressing something forcibly and clearly. Phenomenal means remarkable or exceptional, especially exceptionally good.Resounding means unmistakable; emphatic.Massive means large and heavy or solid.
Question 1393. (1) Never mind that the Turkish supremo did his best to _____the Kurdish-led defence of Kobani against an is assault. (2) To do what the superior power requires of him, he must ____________ his inclinations. (3) Turkish security forces have been involved in a long running campaign to_____ Daesh attacks. (I) impede (II) thwart (III) inhibit (IV) facilitate
  1.    Only (I)
  2.    Both (I) and (II)
  3.    Both (II) and (IV)
  4.    Only (I), (II) and (III)
  5.    All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Only (I), (II) and (III)
Answer: (d)
Question 1394. (1) Contrary to the popular belief that people tend to be more satisfied with an increase in their wage, a new study suggests that it may be temporary and not have a_____ effect on job satisfaction. (2) Hermione knew something of the Neapolitan men. ______________ infidelities of (3) Inside the house she heard the hammering. ________________, energetic sound of (I) persistent (II) lingering (III) intermittent (IV) yielding
  1.    Only (I)
  2.    Both (I) and (II)
  3.    Only (I), (II) and (IV)
  4.    Only (II), (III) and (IV)
  5.    All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Both (I) and (II)
Answer: (b)Both the first and the second words can be used in the provided blanks to make them meaningful. Both the words give the similar meaning to the sentences. Hence option (b) is the correctchoice. Persistent means continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period.Lingering means lasting for a long time or slow to end. Intermittent means occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.Yielding means (of a person) complying with the requests or desires of others.
Question 1395. (1) Mathletics is described as an engaging, supportive online learning resource ____________ at primary school level maths curriculum, allowing children to play live mental arithmetic games against other children from all over the world. (2) Military force would be applied in a purer form and _____________ primarily against the military capabilities of an opponent. (3) These definitions were specifically ____________ at Indigenous Australians, and were prevalent on the majority of the word's entries up until recently. (I) targeted (II) aimed (III) directed (IV) intended
  1.    Only (I)
  2.    Only (II)
  3.    Both (III) and (IV)
  4.    Only (I), (III) and (IV)
  5.    All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)
Answer: (e)All the given words can be used in the provided blanks as they all give the similar meaning to the three sentences making them meaningful. Hence option (e) is the correct choice.Targeted means aimed or directed (something).Intended means designed or destined something for a particular purpose.
Question 1396. Secularism on the one hand, can be seen as a positive freedom to hold any or no religious faith and on the other hand, it imposes _____ that prohibits the state from taking certain legal actions.(A) anathema(B) taboo(C) maledictions(D) limitations(E) restrictions(F) censure
  1.    A and B
  2.    A and C
  3.    C and F
  4.    D and E
  5.    B and F
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> D and E


'Secularism' rules out A, B, C and E. 'Limitations' and 'restrictions' are apt in the context.


Question 1397. Some writers believe that poetry can bring about _____ changes in a person's way of thinking and behaviour as does a well-reasoned social or political treatise.(A) radical(B) extrimsic(C) moderate(D) acquired(E) fundamental(F) natural
  1.    B and C
  2.    A and B
  3.    C and E
  4.    D and F
  5.    A and E
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> A and E


Poetry can bring about change. A change, if moderate or extrinsic is hardly noticeable. It is equally contextually illogical to say that change is natural or acquired.


Question 1398. Jane was a hard core feminist and a/an _____ campaigner for women's issues.(A) indefatigable(B) relentless(C) irregular(D) indifferent(E) sluggish(F) fallacious
  1.    A and B
  2.    B and D
  3.    C and F
  4.    E and F
  5.    C and E
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> A and B


A 'feminist' is a campaigner for women's issues. A campaigner is one who supports or advocates something. Hence he would do that in an indefatigable or a relentless manner.


Question 1399. She went ahead with dogged determination, _____by the adversities which came her way and ultimately emerged successful.(A) over-awed(B) unintimidated(C) dismayed(D) undaunted(E) unalarmed(F) incapacitated
  1.    A and C
  2.    B and C
  3.    E and F
  4.    B and C
  5.    B and E
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> B and C


She emerged successful in spite of the 'adversities' because she was conrageous or 'undaunted' or 'unintimidated'.


Question 1400. One is always considered a/an _____ in any foreign country, irrespective of the number of years he has lived there.(A) amateur(B) threat(C) alien(D) menace(E) outsider(F) ally
  1.    A and F
  2.    B and D
  3.    C and E
  4.    E and F
  5.    B and C
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> C and E


In a foreign land or country one is treated as an 'alien' or an 'outsider'.


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