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Directions:

A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank.

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The following question based on SBI PO topic of previous year question answers

Questions : The navy officer was fascinated with ships since childhood and _____________ be a seafarer.

(a) Wished to

(b) Attempt

(c) Frenzy

(d) Is trying

e) Wanted

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (a)

The verb 'to be' is the fundamental verb used to indicate the existence of an entity (person, object, abstraction) or to relate an entity to its qualities or characteristics. In the given sentence, the officer wanted/wished to be a seafarer (a person who regularly travels by sea; a sailor). So, the most appropriate option is a.

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Question : 1

If the proposal directly ______________ persons without their free and informed consent, then it should be rejected.

a) Liberates

b) Harms

c) Informs

d) Raises

e) Agrees

Answer: (b)

The sentence mentions that in a particular case, the proposal should be rejected. Contextually, this will only be feasible if the proposal is not beneficial. So, the only word appropriate for the blank is ‘harms’.

Directions:

In this question, two columns I and II and three sentences are given, which are divided into two parts. Column I (A, B and C) consists of first half of each sentence and Column II (D, E and F) consists of second half of each sentence. Match column I with column II, so that the sentences formed are both meaningful and grammatically correct. Choose the correct option as your answer.

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Question : 2

    I.
  1. Market research has shown us that
  2. The government has
  3. Demand has outstripped
  4. II.
  5. Supplied of qualified teachers
  6. People are loyal to a brand not prices
  7. Reforms are entire tax system

a) C-F

b) B-D

c) A-E

d) All of the above

e) None of the above

Answer: (c)

Only A and E can be connected to make a grammatically correct and meaningful statement.

"Market research has shown us that people are loyal to a brand not prices". So, the correct answer is option c. 

Question : 3

    I.
  1. The rumours of petrol
  2. The body of the camera make
  3. The threat of war has adversely II.
  4. II.
  5. Is highly resilient for indoor use.
  6. Shortage turned out to be false.
  7. Impacted burns as actively.

a) B-D

b) A-E

c) C-F

d) . Both A-E and B-D

e) Both B-D and C-F

Answer: (b)

Only A and E can be connected to make a grammatically correct and meaningful statement. Anything that is a rumour can be said to uncertain or doubtful truth.

"The rumours of petrol shortage turned out to be false".

Options B and D cannot connect as the sentence ends with the verb 'make'. It cannot be followed by the verb 'is'.

So, the correct answer is option B.

Question : 4

Healthcare & education are one of the most _____________ sectors in the country.

a) Iterative

b) Profiteer

c) Loss

d) Overcharged

e) Cashing

Answer: (d)

The blank requires to be filled with an adjective (as indicated by superlative degree 'one of the most'). Among the given options, only 'overcharged' which means someone or something that charges you more than it is mandated, can be a suitable response. So, the correct answer is option d.

Iterative: relating to or involving iteration, especially of a mathematical or computational process.

Profiteer: make or seek to make an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally.

Cashing: give or obtain notes or coins for (a cheque or money order).

Question : 5

This country remains poor despite _____________ rich in natural resources.

a) Very

b) Of it being

c) Have been

d) It well

e) Being

Answer: (e)

The use of 'despite' indicates requirement of contrasting situations in the sentence. One is 'country remains poor', so the other one should be its richness in natural resources. The most appropriate word depicting the state of India i.e. rich in natural resources is 'being'. So, the correct answer is option e.

Question : 6

The admin has taken the steps to _____________ the education system of the state.

a) Revamp

b) Improved

c) Increase

d) Rehearse

e) Deteriorate

Answer: (a)

The sentence implies that the admin has taken steps to do something to the education system. 'Taking steps' for a system such as education means that the steps will be positive. Out of the given options, the most appropriate option is 'revamp' which means 'give new and improved form, structure, or appearance'. 'Improved' being in past tense is inappropriate. So, the correct answer is option a.

Rehearse: mentally prepare or recite.

Deteriorate: become progressively worse.

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