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.
Each
accident is an (1) tragedy, but collectively, they are a public health
emergency crying for policy attention. Indian roads are among the most
dangerous in the world, (2) for one out of every 10 traffic-related
deaths, and these have been (3) steadily every year. Cars race with
bullying trucks, motorcycles lurch and weave, pedestrians and drivers seem (4)
of the rules, and insensitive civic design can pose its own dangers.
The
crush of traffic is only going to worsen and public safety interventions are
essential to keep up with the growing pressure. Accidents on the road are
disproportionately harmful to the poor — cyclists, pedestrians, and the
homeless are most (5). Small changes in transport management can bring
about enormous drops in (6) — clear signs and road delineations,
accessible thorough ways, over bridges and underpasses. A comprehensive road
safety plan must focus on public awareness, as well as a strict enforcement and
penalty regime. Apart from changes in physical infrastructure, safety features
on cars and bikes, helmets and tail-lights, reflecting surfaces, and better
fencing, quality human monitoring is (7). When drivers are perfunctorily
trained and licences can be bought, there is little (8) we can be made
more secure.
While
India still lacks a country-wide road safety regime, there have been
improvements when policymakers see the need for an overhaul. Tamil Nadu was the
first state to announce a road safety policy in 2007, and uses a GIS-aided
accident data management system. This data has been analysed to identify
high-frequency points on the road, and crash types — for instance, whether
drunk driving is the cause at certain times. This information is then used to
decide on specific interventions. Road deaths are (9) seen as the
responsibility of any one agency, but we need a dedicated, large-scale policy
response to make our towns (10).
Q.1. (1)
abandoned (2) mourning (3) isolated (4) memorable (5)
averted
Q.2. (1)
responsible (2) mesmerizing (3) important (4) authoritative (5)
engaged
Q.3. (1)
appeared (2) assuring (3) outgoing (4) terminated (5)
rising
Q.4. (1)
determined (2) superficial (3) unaware (4) sensibly (5)
efficient
Q.5. (1)
fatal (2) vulnerable (3) alien (4) thoughtful (5)
guarded
Q.6. (1)
adventure (2) deadlines (3) analysis (4) emergency (5)
fatalities
Q.7. (1)
optional (2) clamorous (3) crucial (4) desperate (5)
exceptional
Q.8. (1)
perspective (2) effort (3) vengeance (4) likelihood (5) grudge
Q.9. (1)
rarely (2) extremely (3) forcibly (4) naturally (5)
especially
Q.10. (1) spacious (2) safer (3) green (4)
exposed (5) maintain
ANSWERS
Q.1.(3) Isolated
For other options:
Averted (v)- avoided
Mourning (v)- expressing grief
Abandoned (adj)- left alone
Q.2.(1) Responsible
For other options:
Mesmerizing (v)- captivating
Authoritative (adj)- authentic
Q.3.(5) Rising
For other options:
Appeared (adj)- came into view
Terminated (v)- ended
Q.4.(3) Unaware
For other options:
Sensibly (adv)- seemingly
Superficial (adj)- without depth
Q.5.(2) Vulnerable
For other options:
Fatal (adj)- dangerous
Alien (adj)- unusual
Q.6.(5) Fatalities
For other options:
Deadlines (n)- time limit
Q.7.(3) Crucial
For other options:
Clamorous (adj)- noisy
Desperate (adj)-daring
Exceptional (adj)- extraordinary
Q.8.(4) Likelihood
For other options:
Perspective (n)- view
Vengeance (n)- revenge
Grudge (n)- complaint
Q.9.(1) Rarely
For other options:
Forcibly (adv)- by force
Q.10.(2) Safer
For other options:
Spacious (adj)- big
