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English Language - 07.05.2016

Mahendra Guru
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





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