Q.1. More private companies should (1)/ be permit to enter (2)/ into field of communication (3)/ to strengthen the network. (4)/ No error (5) (L)
Q.2. Government should severely (1)/ punish the persons (2)/ involved in the practice (3)/ of female foeticide. (4)/ No error (5) (L)
Q.3. A person who has been accused (1)/ for fraud in an earlier job (2)/ will never be welcomed (3)/ in any other organization. (4)/ No error (5) (H)
Q.4. There is no doubt that some people are (1)/ selfish and greedy, but there are (2)/ lot of more people in the world (3)/ which are selfless and generous. (4)/ No error (5) (M)
Q.5.The railways have over last few months, (1)/ continued to experience shortfall of Rs. 85 crore per month, (2)/ a feature that could add woes (3)/ to the Indian railways if it continues. (4)/ No error (5) (H)
Q.6-10. 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.
Street theatre in India is a well-established ancient art from. Despite the (6) of modem means of entertainment and communication, street theatre continues to flourish in India.
Street theatre as a channel of communication has for centuries been (7) reforms by highlighting social, economic and political issues present in the society. Unlike in the olden days, its performance is no longer (8) to villages or small localities of the city. Today small groups of performers including students, would stage performances to mobilize public opinion or to help create or raise awareness over a particular issue of public importance. Themes on substance abuse, AIDS awareness, and domestic violence are some of the areas (9) by contemporary street theatre troupe. Unlike in regular drama street drama employ very little props and images. The human body becomes the main tool in which choreography, mime, dialogues, songs and slogans are extensively used.
Street theatre is one of the most (10) media. Its appeal is to the emotions leading to quick psychological impact on audiences. By being local and live they also are able to establish not only direct contact with the audience but by being cost-effective and flexible they are popular among all age groups.
Q.6. (1) launching (2) proliferation (3) aberration (4) cause (5) dearth
Q.7. (1) propagating (2) conforming (3) complying (4) framing (5) depleting
Q.8. (1) refrained (2) stored (3) restricted (4) brought (5) shown
Q.9. (1) portraying (2) highlighted (3) whined (4) drafted (5) showcase
Q.10. (1) boring (2) authentic (3) favourable (4) intimate (5) reputed
ANSWERS
Q.1. (2) permitted should replace permit
Q.2. (5) No error
Q.3. (2) of should replace for
Q.4. (4) who should replace which
Q.5. (5) No error
Q.6. (2)
For other option –
Aberration (n) - abnormality
Q.7. (1)
Q.8. (3)
Q.9. (2)
For other option –
Whined (v) - complained
Q.10. (4)
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