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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _____________? One popular theory ____________ that poor people __________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _____________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from allparties but vote for only one. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections
Options- A. show
- B. has shown
- C. had shown
- D. showed
- Correct Answer
- has shown
- 1. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _____________? One popular theory ____________ that poor people __________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _____________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from allparties but vote for only one. Another theory is that people vote in return for _____________.
Options- A. bribes
- B. favours
- C. inducements
- D. help Discuss
- 2. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _____________? One popular theory ____________ that poor people __________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _____________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from allparties but vote for only one. poor people __________ because they are intimidated into doing so.
Options- A. vote
- B. are voting
- C. have voted
- D. voted Discuss
- 3. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _____________? One popular theory ____________ that poor people __________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _____________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from allparties but vote for only one. One popular theory ____________
Options- A. poses
- B. supposes
- C. disposes
- D. proposes Discuss
- 4. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _____________? One popular theory ____________ that poor people __________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _____________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from allparties but vote for only one. But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _____________?
Options- A. answer
- B. signify
- C. ponder
- D. suppose Discuss
- 5. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. The storm destroyed several huts in the village.
Options- A. The storm in the village had destroyed several huts.
- B. Several huts in the village have been destroyed by the storm.
- C. The storm was destructive for the several huts in the village.
- D. Several huts in the village were destroyed by the storm. Discuss
- 6. Select the antonym of to spurn
Options- A. to accept
- B. to flout
- C. to scorn
- D. to rebuff Discuss
- 7. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.: "I'm off to the games. Where are you going?"
Options- A. He said he would be off to the games and wanted to know where I was going.
- B. He said he was going off to the games and wanted to know where I was planning to go.
- C. He said he is going off to the games and asked me where I was planning to go.
- D. He said that he was off to the games and wanted to know where I was going. Discuss
- 8. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Familiarity breeds contempt
Options- A. close association with someone leads to a loss of respect for them
- B. if you do an undesirable thing daily then it becomes acceptable
- C. too many people living closely will eventually cause bitterness
- D. routine has to be broken to bring excitement to life Discuss
- 9. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. a symbol that serves as an emblem of a group of people
Options- A. obelisk
- B. minaret
- C. mast
- D. totem Discuss
- 10. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Don't put all your eggs in one basket
Options- A. avoid risky ventures if you want to be successful in life
- B. don't risk everything on the success of one venture
- C. one should try multiple things, at least one will succeed
- D. those who are blessed with more children are happier Discuss
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Correct Answer: inducements
Correct Answer: vote
Correct Answer: proposes
Correct Answer: signify
Correct Answer: Several huts in the village were destroyed by the storm.
Correct Answer: to accept
Correct Answer: He said that he was off to the games and wanted to know where I was going.
Correct Answer: close association with someone leads to a loss of respect for them
Correct Answer: totem
Correct Answer: don't risk everything on the success of one venture
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