English Language Test For LIC AAO
Q.1-10. In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words have been suggested, one of which fits the blanks appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
The government's decision to open up foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail and relax rules for single-brand stores is heartening. It is a useful (1) in itself and, more importantly, serves as a symbol of the government's (2) to stand up to populist opposition to reform .Allowing foreign retailers management control in multi-brand retail would ensure a well-capitalised industry and induce foreign retailers to invest in back-end operations and infrastructure. Nine states have already (3) the reform that is expected to create millions of jobs and help (4) inflation by reducing wastage. The government must stand firm. However, merely opening up multi-brand retail will not (5).Other complementary state-level reforms are (6). States should scrap the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Act that denies farmers the freedom to buy and sell freely and only empowers middlemen. Alternatively, the Act can be amended to exclude perishables from its fold. Two, organised structures are needed for farmers to enhance their bargaining power vis-a-vis big retail chains. Amul is a successful example of how farmers have (7) their capacity to negotiate prices with big buyers. Its organised supply chain links farmers with consumers, raises income for producers and (8) retail prices. Political parties should get into the act and organise (9) into larger collectives, companies or producer cooperatives. This, in turn, will ensure a vibrant and functional futures market for (10).
Choose the correct option for
Q.1. (1) reform (2) vision (3) turn (4) share (5) creation
Q.2. (1) aptitude (2) exploit (3) completion(4) ability (5)style
Q.3. (1) discourage (2) backed (3) subsidized(4) stuck (5)built
Q.4. (1) mild (2) violent (3) discipline (4) degrade (5) curb
Q.5. (1) meet (2) fulfill (3) suffice (4)disturb (5) sufficient
Q.6. (1) needed (2) claimed (3)desire (4)instant (5) inquired
Q.7. (1) reinforced (2) elevated (3) enhance(4) complicated (5) addressed
Q.8. (1) depress (2) praises (3) values(4) upsets (5) lowers
Q.9. (1) crops (2) farmers (3) employee(4) consumers (5) representative
Q.10. (1) transactions (2) foreigners (3) hunters (4) markets (5) Commodities
Answers
Q.1.(1)
Q.2.(4)
Q.3.(2)
Q.4.(5)
Q.5.(3)
Q.6.(1)
Q.7. (3)
Q.8.(5)
Q.9.(2)
Q.10.(5)
