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Question 1441. For close to 60 years now India and China have viewed each other with _____. but in the past decade there was a marked thaw with both sides deciding not to allow the vexatious border issue to hold up their relationship.(A) surprise(B) mistrust(C) bravura(D) suspicion(E) contempt(F) angst

A and C
B and E
E and F
B and D
C and E

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> B and D

India and China had not been having friendly relations for the past 60 years. Hence they had been viewing each other with 'suspicion' or 'mistrust'. 'Contempt' is a strong term which shows hatred whereas the sentence goes on to say that they have decided to become friendly.

Question 1442. It is surprising to note that his latest publication has attracted very little public attention because generally his writings are prone to _____.(A) fracas(B) denials(C) tributes(D) defects(E) controversies(F) disputation

A and D
A and B
C and D
A and E
E and F

Discuss Question

Answer: Option E. -> E and F

His writings attract attention as they are prone to 'controversies' or 'disputations'.

Question 1443. The planning and management of natural resources is becoming increasingly complex as the _____ human population places increasing demands on the shrinking resources.(A) prospering(B) burgeoning(C) developing(D) flourishing(E) expanding(F) diverse

A and D
B and E
C and D
C and F
D and F

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> B and E

The human population is increasing or 'burgeoning' day-by-day, or expanding. The reference is to growth in number.

Question 1444. A person should be _____ for what he is and not for what community or religion he belongs to.(A) respected(B) admired(C) considered(D) honoured(E) valued(F) revered

A and E
D and E
B and C
D and F
C and D

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> A and E

A person is not 'admired' or 'honoured' for merely 'belonging to' a religion or community. 'Consider' is illogical. Hence respected or valued.

Question 1445. The rioters acts of _____ and vandalism were strongly condemned by all political parties.(A) brutality(B) incendiarism(C) arson(D) delinquency(E) cruelty(F) barbarism

A and F
A and E
B and C
D and E
C and F

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> B and C

The sentence implies that the words which fit into the blank should be related hence the words 'arson' and 'incendiarism' are most appropriate.

Question 1446. For most _____ plants and animals, there is no way back from a place on the list of endangered species.(A) exotic(B) threatened(B) imperiled(D) extant(E) wild(F) extinct

A and B
B and C
A and D
B and F
E and F

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> B and C

Many plants and animals have become extinct. Some are at risk of extinction which are enlisted as 'endangered'. The most appropriate word for the blank thus is 'imperilled' and 'threatened'.

Question 1447. All citizens of the world must show respect to the constitution, and must not view the law and order machinery with _____.(A) reverence(B) contempt(C) sincerity(D) disdain(E) allegiance(F) dignity

A and B
C and E
C and F
B and D
E and D

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> B and D

A citizen has to show respect to his constitution. Once they show respect they will not view its law and order with 'disdain' or scorn or 'contempt'.

Question 1448. It is a/an _____ that while almost every religion stands for and preaches the universal brotherhood of man, religion has been a constant source of conflict in human history.(A) dilemma(B) paradox(C) coincidence(D) ambiguity(E) contiguity(F) irony

A and D
B and F
A and B
C and E
B and D

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> B and F

Religion preaches universal brotherhood. But religion has always been a source of 'conflict' in human history. Hence this is a 'paradox' (contradiction). It is also ironical.

Question 1449. Social entrepreneurs are committed individuals who have a dedicated streak that does not allow them to get _____ from their chosen mission.(A) obsessed(B) divested(C) digressed(D) diverted(E) focused(F) obviated

A and E
B and F
C and A
C and D
A and F

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> C and D

The entrepreneurs are committed individuals who cannot be easily 'diverted' or 'disgressed' from their chosen mission.

Question 1450. Pulsating with power and _____ an image of Lord Surya is believed to dispel darkness and is usually worn as an amulet strung from a gold chain.(A) pelf(B) radiance(C) resplendence(D) prestige(E) enlightenment(F) wisdom