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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.
Industries have always played a fundamental role in (1) a progressive nation. They play a crucial role in the creation of jobs, building infrastructure, (2) of poverty, increasing exports of the country and, in the process, decreasing imports. The increased focus of industries on the development agenda is also helping the government to (3) its social agenda.
India has always been proud of being a democratic country. A combination of young and not-so-young entrepreneurs, who have infused billions of dollars of funds and global technology, has helped give millions of unutilized human resource employment, to build the India of today and for tomorrow. Let us accept that industrialization and manufacturing is here to (4) in India, and is a large (5) to the economy.
The year 2013 was reminiscent the era of 1990s when India faced its second economic crisis, but also saw the dawn of the liberalization of the economy. Opening up of foreign investment, liberalization in industrial policies to give impetus to growth, disinvestment of under-performing public sector companies, and similar policies were seen as an opportunity to give a much-needed (6) to the economy. The formula worked in favour of India and the country not only came back to its growth path but also became one of the most preferred (7) for foreign investors.
Today, India needs strong global confidence in relation to its policies, commitments and government support. At one point, justice could even be denied, but justice delayed (8) the industry and the economy.
The year ahead, 2014, is being seen as one of hope and (9). The industry is looking forward to a speedy disposal of proposals and clearances. Agenda that could lead to not just creation of strong infrastructure but also result in massive employment (10) leading towards eradication of poverty are being proposed.
Q.1. Choose the correct option for (1)
01. attaching
02. deteriorating
03. segmenting
04. justifying
05. building
Q.2. Choose the correct option for (2)
1. alleviation
2. adjustment
3. bifurcation
4. publicizing
5. comfort
Q.3. Choose the correct option for (3)
1. negotiate
2. spreading
3. targets
4. achieve
5. produced
Q.4. Choose the correct option for (4)
1. anticipate
2. stay
3. advancement
4. leave
5. expects
Q.5. Choose the correct option for (5)
1. regulator
2. sponsor
3. contributor
4. mentor
5. writer
Q.6. Choose the correct option for (6)
1. loss
2. attend
3. fright
4. boost
5. vexation
Q.7. Choose the correct option for (7)
1. destinations
2. designs
3. aim
4. objects
5. fortune
Q.8. Choose the correct option for (8)
1. directs
2. activates
3. revolutionizes
4. hones
5. paralyses
Q.9. Choose the correct option for (9)
1. mourning
2. motivate
3. revival
4. suppression
5. deviation
Q.10. Choose the correct option for (10)
1. struggle
2. generation
3. replacement
4. agenda
5. announced
ANSWERS
Q.1. (5)
Q.2. (1)
Q.3. (1)
Q.4. (2)
Q.5. (3)
Q.6. (4)
Q.7. (1)
Q.8. (1)
Q.9. (3)
Q.10. (2)
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