fill in the blanks double fillers Model Questions & Answers, Practice Test for ibps po mains

Answer: (d)

Since the result would be "significant savings in energy, water and waste diversion", the first blank must describe a positive environment. In the context of the sentence, the words which are suitable for the first blank are "enabling", "facilitating" and "empowering". Hence options A and B are eliminated.

As for the second blank, the only word that makes the sentence meaningfully correct is "trajectory" which means ‘path or direction'. The words "remuneration" and "fame" are irrelevant to the context of this sentence. This eliminates options C and E as well.

Option D is hence the correct answer.

Answer: (a)

In the context of the sentence, "single" or "disposble" can fit the first blank and this eliminates options B, C and E. For the second blank, there is confusion between "biodegradable" and "degradable". The two have similar meanings but there is a distinct difference between the two words.

"Degradable" items don't have living organisms as a crucial part of the breakdown process. Degradable bags cannot be classed as biodegradable or compostable. Unlike "biodegradable" products, degradable plastic items can break down only in anaerobic environments like landfills. Additionally, degradable products do not break down completely and turn into organic material; instead they break apart into microscopic pieces which can still affect the environment. Hence "biodegradable" is the most appropriate choice for the second blank. Thus, option D gets eliminated as well.

Option A is hence the correct answer.

Answer: (e)

The word "fund" indicates that the word in the first blank refers to a word indicating ‘monetary returns' of privatization. In the context of the sentence, the words which are suitable for the first blank are "profits", "proceeds" and "gains". Hence options A and C are eliminated.

Since the sentence speaks of an alternative to the national level "Consolidated Fund of India", it makes no sense to manage it "personally" or "privately". This eliminates options B and D as well. The only word that makes the sentence meaningfully correct is "professionally".

Option E is hence the correct answer.

Answer: (d)

In the context of the sentence, either of the words "claim" or "words" can fit the first blank and this eliminates options B, C and E. Further, as the sentence is trying to convey that people are not confident of the minister's assertions because India has not taken her own waste management rules earnestly, "seriously" is the most appropriate choice for the second blank. Thus, option A gets eliminated as well.

Option D is hence the correct answer.

Answer: (e)

In the context of the sentence, "potential" or "probability" can fit the first blank and this eliminates options B, C and D. Further, as diversification of portfolio by investing in gold provides a protection, "insurance" is the most appropriate choice for the second blank.

Thus, option A gets eliminated as well.

Option E is hence the correct answer.