Directions:(1-10) Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.  

1.  In the last six months, the regulator has _____________ scores of schemes, examined their books and, _______________ it found violations, ordered them to stop raising money.

Ans:5 ‘unearthed, where’ is the correct use.Unearthed– to uncover or bring to light by search, inquiry, etc.
  2. If you are paying installments to _________________ plots of land in the distance future, make ______________ the plots are identified and registered in your name.

Ans:2 ‘acquire, sure’ is the correct use.Acquire– buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.
  3. The ordinary view of the world is _____________ materialistic — to amass wealth, to enjoy life since it is assumed that there is nothing _____________ the world.

Ans:4 beyond’ is the correct use.Grossly– something done in a disgusting manner, or is something that is extreme or excessive.
  4. To be free from worry and fear we should laugh ____________ and get _____________ much fun out of life as possible.

Ans:3 ‘heartily, as’ is the correct use.Heartily- in a hearty manner.
 

5. If we ____________ away our mental energy we _____________ never be able to achieve perfection.

Ans:1 ‘fritter, shall’ is the correct use.Fritter– to waste energy on trifling matters.
  6. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, a financial inclusion mission __________ by PM Narendra Modi _____________ off with a bang, with a record 15 million new bank accounts opened on the first day itself.

Ans:4 ‘launched, kicked’ is the correct use. Launched- start or set in motion (an activity or enterprise). Kicked off- to start or resume.
  7. Wayne Rooney has been named England captain, taking _________ the leadership role of an inexperienced team in a rebuilding phase ___________ its worst-ever World Cup.

Ans:1 ‘over, following’ is the correct use. Following- coming after or as a result of.
  8. The suffering in Gaza has been so _____________ that people are bound to be overjoyed at the news that a permanent ceasefire has been __________ between Hamas and Israel.

Ans:4 ‘deep, established’ is the correct use. Established- having existed or done something for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
  9. The CBI has registered a case against Bengal India Global Infrastructure for allegedly cheating Central Bank of India by ____________ loans using ___________ documents.

Ans:1 ‘taking, false’ is the correct use.
  10. One notable feature of Nigerian politics is the______________ at which political actors switch __________ from one political group to another.

Ans:2 ‘frequency, allegiance’ is the correct use. Frequency- the rate at which something occurs over a particular period of time or in a given sample. Allegiance- loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.

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