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.
A large percentage of the agent-force in the life insurance industry is now only (1) in the business on a part-time basis. Because of their other professional engagements, agents may not be able to invest adequate time and effort to service customers and may often opt to remain inactive or even exit the profession. So to be on the safer side, be (2) with procedural and documentation requirements related to your policy. This way, you will never find yourself in the position of an ‘orphan’ policyholder unable to have your requests (3).
Always be up-to-date on your insurer’s contact details and use the other channels made available by the company to (4) your policy related needs. The channel options include the company’s customer care number, branch and other office addresses, websites, etc. Even if your agent is available and you feel the need to contact the company directly, do not (5) to do the same.
Life insurance offers (6) against uncertainty. Since insurance documents are at most times required at short notice, it is necessary to keep paperwork organised and handy. Your beneficiaries need to know your policy details as all (7) with the insurer requires this information. Maintain a database of all communications related to your policy for future (8). Keep all information related to premium payment bills, maturity date, etc., close at hand to avoid any concerns later. Information discrepancies often delay issue management and claim (9). Ensure that your contact details and other personal information with the insurer are frequently updated and current. There are a host of services you can avail by (10) your mobile and landline numbers, email-id and address.
Q.1. (1) Sophisticate (2) elaborated (3) involved (4) fascinated (5) profound
Q.2. (1) Natural (2) affectionate (3) frequent (4) mundane (5) familiar
Q.3. (1) Serviced (2) related (3) renovated (4) regulated (5) sharpened
Q.4. (1) Strive (2) address (3) mingle (4) attempt (5) respond
Q.5. (1) Balance (2) paused (3) resolved (4) hesitate (5) faced
Q.6. (1) Custody (2) protection (3) momentum (4) threat (5) prestige
Q.7. (1) Reluctance (2) coincidence (3) correspondence (4) dependence (5) imbalance
Q.8. (1)Reference (2) guided (3) associated (4)choice (5)commission
Q.9. (1) Compensation (2)termination (3)completion (4) settlement (5) adaptation
Q.10. (1) Removing (2) adjusting (3)modernizing (4) urging (5) updating
ANSWERS
Q.1.(3) Q.2.(5) Q.3.(1) Q.4.(2) Q.5.(4) Q.6.(2) Q.7.(3) Q.8.(1) Q.9.(4) Q.10.(5)