Fill in the Blanks : Fill in the Blanks Questions are usually asked in all competitive exams like SSC, SBI, IBPS, RBI, LIC, RRB, AAI, DRDO, ISRO, NTR, FSSAI, CWC, LIC, SSC CGL, and other state government exams.
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Directions (1-5): Each question below has two blanks. There are five pairs of words below the sentence. Each pair is lettered. Choose the pair of words which can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence in the same order so as to complete the sentences meaningfully.
1. With just three months left in state assembly elections, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Rao Bhagwat will be on a 10-day ________ of Rajasthan where he will __________ in Jodhpur, Nagaur and Jaipur.
Ans:3 The context of the sentence suggests that RSS Sarsanghchalak will be visiting Rajasthan where he stay there for days. Among the given options, option (c) provides the best alternatives to the blank and is the correct answer.
2. Jet Airways (India) Ltd ______________ it would _____________ its 49% stake in Jet Privilege Pvt. Ltd, the frequent-flyer loyalty programme subsidiary.
Ans:4 The word ‘manages’ for the second blank doesn’t impart complete sense to the sense, but an incomplete sense. Jet Airways would manage its49% stake… If the stakes were already belonged to Jet Airways, what is the need to state that it would managesits own stake. That’s already understood.
The option which provides correct and relevant alternatives to the blank is the option (d).
3. Solar capacity installations _______ the country is at 25,000 megawatts (MW), or ____________ of the 2022 target of 100,000 MW, according to Mercom India research.
Ans: 2 The context of the sentence suggests that the blank would be filled by a preposition to impart a correct relationship between ‘Solar capacity installations is at 25,000 megawatts (MW)’ and ‘the country’. The phrase ‘______ the country’ is behaving as an adverb-phrase. Among the given alternatives for the first blank, the correct preposition to be used is ‘in’.
Now, 25,000 megawatts (MW) is one-fourthof the 100,000 MW.
So, the correct answer is the option (b).
4. On Monday, the government _______________ that it would merge Bank of Baroda (Bank of Baroda), Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank to form the third largest ______________ in India.
Ans:1 Kindly focus on the clause ‘it (government) would merge Bank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank to form the third largest ______ in India’. Three banks would be merged to give a larger bank. Notice that the word ‘lender’ is a synonym for the word ‘bank’. For the first blank, both ‘announced’ and ‘decided’ are appropriate.
Considering the above, the correct option which imparts correct and relevant words to the blanks is the option (a).
Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.
5. The Union cabinet on Wednesday ________________ a proposal for the complete electrification of Indian Railways in the next four years, reducing dependance on imported fossil fuel and saving revenue for the national ______________.
Ans:5 The phrase ‘reducing dependence on imported fossil fuel…’ suggests that the proposal was approved. For the second blank, the appropriate words are ‘carrier’ and ‘railways’.
From above, it can be derived that the correct answer is option (e).
Directions (6-10): There are two different sentences with a blank space in each sentence. Choose the word from the given options which fits appropriately in both the blanks adding a proper and logical meaning to the sentences.
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[I] The __________________ furniture designer is known for turning unusual objects into tables and chairs.
[II] There were __________________ recluse plans to convert the entire building into a private summer residence.
Ans:1 The blank can be filled with the word ‘Eccentric’ making the sentence meaningful. Eccentricmeans a person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behaviour. Other words are irrelevant and do not fit in the context of the sentence here. Hence option (a) is the correct choice. Apatheticmeans showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Lethargicmeans affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic. Insipidmeans lacking flavour; weak or tasteless. Vapidmeans offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland.
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[I] Soft soap is used by dermatologists in the treatment of __________________ eczema, and opodeldoc is a domestic remedy for stiffness and sprains.
[II] There is no easy short-term solution to Britain’s __________________ economic malaise.
Ans:3 The blank can be filled with the word ‘ Chronic’making the sentence meaningful. In sentence [I] chronic means (of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring while in sentence [II] it means of a very poor quality. Other words are irrelevant and do not fit in the context of the sentence here. Hence option (c) is the correct choice. Impulsivemeans acting or done without forethought. Aberrantmeans departing from an accepted standard.
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[I] Regulations are changed on a whim, resulting in __________________ results that distort long – established competitive values.
[II] When the astronomer looked into the telescope, he was shocked by the sight of a star moving in an __________________ path.
Ans:4 The blank can be filled with the word ‘ Aberrant’making the sentence meaningful. Aberrant means departing from an accepted standard or diverging from the normal type. Other words are irrelevant and do not fit in the context of the sentence here. Hence option (d) is the correct choice. Auspiciousmeans conducive to success; favourable. Thrivingmeans prosperous and growing; flourishing
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[I] The absent-minded couple acted __________________ to the mess their child made in the restaurant
[II] In his drunken stupor, Fred was __________________ to the fact he was driving in the wrong lane.
Ans:2 The blank can be filled with the word ‘Oblivious’ making the sentence meaningful. Obliviousmeans not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one. Other words are irrelevant and do not fit in the context of the sentence here. Hence option (b) is the correct choice. Astutemeans having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage. Facilemeans (especially of success in sport) easily achieved; effortless
10. [I] Jefferson was an expert violinist, a good singer and dancer, __________________ in outdoor sports, and an excellent horseman.
[II] With practice people can become __________________ at recognizing and turning off the tension within the body for themselves without drugs.
Ans:5 The blank can be filled with the word ‘proficient’ making the sentence meaningful. Proficientmeans competent or skilled in doing or using something. Other words are irrelevant and do not fit in the context of the sentence here. Hence option (e) is the correct choice. Naïvemeans (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement. Candidmeans truthful and straightforward; frank. Scrupulousmeans (of a person or process) careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details