Q.1-5. In the following passage from question Nos. 1 to 5, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer in the answer Sheet
Nations which have (1) programmes of economic development often run into unsuspected barriers which threaten, and often (2) the (3) needed growth of the economy. Industrialization (4) productivity fails to respond and the nations goals of rising standard of living for its people are (5)
Q.1. (A) decided (B) progressed
(C) embarked (D) insisted
Q.2. (A) activate (B) deteriorate
(C) halt (D) cut
Q.3. (A) desperately (B) alarmingly
(C) hopefully (D) positively
Q.4. (A) falters (B) deviates
(C) fluctuates (D) lowers
Q.5. (A) postponed (B) suspended
(C) frustrated (D) fulfilled
Q.6-10.In the following questions groups of four words are given. In each group, one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word and mark your answer in the Answer-Sheet.
Q.6. (A) Astrinjent (B) Estrinjent
(C) Astringent (D) Estringent
Q.7. (A) Monotonous (B) Monastry
(C) Monitor (D) Moraine
Q.8. (A) Handicapped (B) hankerchief
(C) Handiwork (D) Handicraft
Q.9. (A) Mortgaze (B) Manicure
(C) Miraculous (D) Mesmeric
Q.10. (A) Potassium (B) Pisciculture
(C) Pertinasious (D) Pernicious
Answers
Q.1.(C)
Q.2.(D)
Q.3.(A)
Q.4.(A)
Q.5.(B)
Q.6.(C)
Q.7.(B)
Q.8.(B)
Q.9.(A)
Q.10.(C)
