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.
Chinese
goods are flying high not just in Indian markets but, apparently, in the skies
as well, with youngsters taking a fancy to them. A look at retail outlets and
inquiries with kite-dealers indicate a (1) demand for these kites. In
view of the unorganized nature of the market, exact numbers are tough to get.
But various dealers put the quantum of China kite sales at around 10 per cent
of the market, especially in the urban areas. The variety of (2) in
Chinese kites is a hit with customers. Even though the price is on the higher
side, at Rs 150-200, it has not become a (3) factor in sales of imported
kites. The kites are brought to Delhi and Mumbai and reach other markets
through dealers.
India
fighter kites, on the other hand, are mostly (4) between Rs 25 and Rs
150. A few come for as low as Rs 5. Indian kites are mostly square-shaped while
Chinese kites are (5). The foreign kites are also high on (6) and
available in the shape of eagles, dragons and so on.
(7) the paper-made
Indian kites is easy. They are made of nylon and have a stronger manja (thread),
which also uses nylon. The (8) experience, too, is different. Chinese
kites are (9) for their stability. But in (10), our fighter kites
are better and hence are favourites in competitions.
Q.1. (1)
fainting (2) indicating (3) pointing (4) superficial (5)
rising
Q.2. (1)
sized (2) designs (3) coloured (4) supply (5)
demand
Q.3. (1)
deterring (2) expressive (3) motivating (4) finalized (5)
terminating
Q.4. (1)
costing (2) allocated (3) redeemed (4) stabilized (5)
priced
Q.5. (1)
hopelessly (2) shaped (3) flattened (4) triangular (5) circled
Q.6. (1)
inflation (2) feasible (3) decoration (4) division (5) ease
Q.7. (1)
however (2) unlike (3) much (4) so (5)
somewhere
Q.8. (1)
flying (2) maintaining (3) purchasing (4) keeping (5)
selling
Q.9. (1)
rejected (2) questionable (3) sanctioned (4) preferred (5)
elected
Q.10. (1)
mortality (2) utility (3) maneuverability (4) fidelity (5) specialty
ANSWERS
Q.1.(5)
Rising
For other options:
Fainting (adj)- dimming
Superficial (adj)- without depth
Q.2.(2)
Designs
Q.3.(1) Deterring
For other options:
Expressive (adj)- revealing
Terminating (v)- ending
Q.4.(5)
Priced
For other options:
Allocated (v)- assigned
Redeemed (adj)- recovered
Q.5.(4)
Triangular
For other options:
Flattened (v)- leveled out
Q.6.(3)
Decoration
Q.7.(2)
Unlike
Q.8.(1)
Flying
Q.9.(4)
Preferred
Q.10.(3) Maneuverability
For other options:
Mortality (n)- death
Fidelity
(n)- faithfulness
