Direction (1-5): In each of the questions given below a sentence is given with one blank. Below each sentence FOUR words are given out of which two can fit the sentence. Five options are given with various combinations of these words. You have to choose the combination with the correct set of words which can fit in the given sentence.  

1. The popular perception — that anti-dowry law is anti-men (read husbands) — is so prevalent that even judiciary is not __________ to the all-pervasive sentiment that stems from a patriarchal mindset. A.clear B.unaffected C.immune D.free

Ans: 2 the correct set of words will be ‘unaffected-immune’, their meaning is invulnerable or safe.
  2. The practice of dowry is heavily loaded against women and we need more, not less, laws which challenge its _______ A.native B.taking C.endemic D.earliest

Ans: 3 the correct set of words will be ‘native-endemic’ whose meaning is existing in a place since prehistory.
  3. The World Inequality Report 2018 _________ by the World Inequality Lab last week says that income inequality in India has increased since economic liberalisation. A.discharged B.liberated C.released D.delivered

Ans: 5 the correct set of words will be ‘released-delivered’. Their meaning is to dispense or issue anything
  4. ______ and unplanned urbanisation of cities and concomitant reduction in vegetation results in increased rise in temperature compared to non­urban areas. A.Rapid B.prompt C.express D.active

Ans: 1 the correct set of words will be ‘rapid-prompt’. The meaning of ‘rapid’ is quick and meaning of ‘prompt’ is early. Both are appropriate in the context.
  5. Income inequality will always exist in a market economy where people are allowed to ________in free exchange and earn incomes according to their personal capabilities. A.employ B.enlist C.engage D.retain

Ans: 3 the correct set of words will be ‘employ-engage’, their meaning is to be hired on job.
Directions:(6-10) In each of the questions given below a sentence is given with one blank. Below each sentence FOUR words are given out of which two can fit the sentence. Five options are given with various combinations of these words. You have to choose the combination with the correct set of words which can fit in the given sentence.   6. Powerful lobbies are working to suborn the recent orders of the National Green Tribunal that ______new construction activity in green, forest and core areas. A.prohibits B.censors C.taboo D.bans

Ans:4 The correct set of words will be ‘prohibits-bans’, their meaning is official forbiddance, these words are associated here with environment and prohibiting new constructions on green areas.
  7. Himachalis need jobs, but those should not come at the cost of environmental _________, let alone damage. A.decline B.degradation C.deterioration D.disrepair

Ans: 2 The correct set of words will be ‘degradation-deterioration’. their meaning is decay or degenerate, They are being used for environment, as the sentence says.
  8. The new President of the Congress while ________his own agenda has to keep in mind the agendas of his political opponents, especially in a multi-polar party system of democracy like that of India. A.defining B.specifying C.representing D.entitling

Ans: 1 The correct set of words will be ‘defining-specifying’ whose meaning is deciding or determining.
  9. The Congress party under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi has to _________ against the Hindu Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and its 44 affiliates, including the Bharatiya Janata Party. A.contend B.face C.try D.compete

Ans: 4 The correct set of words will be ‘contend-compete’ whose meaning is to go up against in contest. Here, they are talking about political parties and leaders, so they will compete in elections
  10. Men’s right organisations’ standing ________ is that women file false complaints against their spouses. A.complaint B.outrage C.grievance D.injustice

Ans: 3 The correct set of words will be ‘complaint-grievance’ whose meaning is grief.

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