Q.1-5. 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.
Few will disagree about the need for research to eradicate some of the existing ailments like polio and tuberculosis, and find a cure for seemingly intractable afflictions like cancer. That such research has borne fruit is evident from the increase in the (1) of humans in recent years. But, there is also little doubt that those working in the laboratories have to follow strict guidelines which preclude inflicting avoidable pain to the hapless creatures living in (2).
There are over 5,000 laboratories in India using animals for scientific research. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, makes it (3) for them to register with a Committee for the Purpose of Controlling and Supervising Experiments on Animals. Yet, only about 2,000 labs are registered. The focus has to be also on reducing the number of animals and using improved techniques of experiments. It has also been suggested that suffering of the animals can be reduced by using less invasive methods and providing better medical care and (4) conditions. Considering that an estimated 100 million vertebrates are subjected to experiments every year, the need for (5) treatment is undeniable.
Q.1. (1) durability (2) extent (3) career (4) course (5) longevity
Q.2. (1) allowance (2) limitation (3) captivity (4) violence (5) deprived
Q.3. (1) perilous (2) liberal (3) deserved (4) insincere (5) obligatory
Q.4. (1) climatic (2) sanitary (3) economic (4) living (5) social
Q.5. (1) merciful (2) forgiving (3) charitable (4) encouraging (5) auspicious
Q.6-10.Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A) It causes a lot of physical problems especially for our eyes, body and mind.
(B) Such a lifestyle makes man lazy and excessively dependent on machines.
(C) Innovative products such as computers, laptops, mobile phones,
(D) Harmful radiation causes various terminal diseases.
(E) Technology has advanced rapidly and man cannot seem to live without it now.
(F) IPads have made things easier for us, but it also has its disadvantages.
Q.6. Which of the following is the THIRD statement after rearrangement?
(1) D (2) A (3) B (4) F (5) E
Q.7. Which of the following is the SIXTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) E (2) D (3) C (4) B (5) F
Q.8. Which of the following is the SECOND statement after rearrangement?
(1) D (2) A (3) B (4) F (5) C
Q.9. Which of the following is the FIRST statement after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) E (3) D (4) C (5) B
Q.10. Which of the following is the FOURTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) D (2) A (3) B (4) F (5) E
ANSWERS
Q.1.(5) Q.2.(3) Q.3.(5) Q.4.(4) Q.5.(1)
Q.6.(4) Q.7.(4) Q.8.(5) Q.9.(2) Q.10.(2)
