Selecting Words


Direction: Each of the following sentences is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or group of words.

  1. ____ at the major ports has led planners to develop satellite ports near them.









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    As per the above given sentence , we can say that
    If there is congestion in a place, the place is extremely crowded and blocked with traffic or people. The problem of congestion is thus essentially a problem of space. It could be got rid of through addition of space (by developing “satellite ports”). Blockade is slightly different. It is the action that is taken to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving it. The problem here is political - blockades are the creation of strikers or political groups. And the problem could persist even at the newly-developed satellite ports.

    Correct Option: D

    As per the above given sentence , we can say that
    If there is congestion in a place, the place is extremely crowded and blocked with traffic or people. The problem of congestion is thus essentially a problem of space. It could be got rid of through addition of space (by developing “satellite ports”). Blockade is slightly different. It is the action that is taken to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving it. The problem here is political - blockades are the creation of strikers or political groups. And the problem could persist even at the newly-developed satellite ports.
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    congestion at the major ports has led planners to develop satellite ports near them.


  1. Their ____ to scale the mountain peak was an absolute failure.









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    As we know that ,
    (b), (c) and (d) are the pre-action phase. One fails or succeeds only when one does a work. That is, when one tries. Hence, attempt. (e) makes no sense at all.

    Correct Option: A

    As we know that ,
    (b), (c) and (d) are the pre-action phase. One fails or succeeds only when one does a work. That is, when one tries. Hence, attempt. (e) makes no sense at all.
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    Their attempt to scale the mountain peak was an absolute failure.
    So , required word is option A .



  1. Gokhale’s patriotic speeches____ people to dedicate their lives to the nation.









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    We can say that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    Gokhale’s patriotic speeches inspired people to dedicate their lives to the nation.

    Correct Option: B

    We can say that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    Gokhale’s patriotic speeches inspired people to dedicate their lives to the nation.
    Therefore , option B is correct word .


  1. The Defence Minister said today that the Government was determined to____the accord and tulfil the legitimate aspirations of the people.









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    As per the above given sentence , we know that
    If you implement something (here “an accord” - that is, agreement), you ensure that it is brought into practice.
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    The Defence Minister said today that the Government was determined to implement the accord and fulfil the legitimate aspirations of the people.

    Correct Option: A

    As per the above given sentence , we know that
    If you implement something (here “an accord” - that is, agreement), you ensure that it is brought into practice.
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    The Defence Minister said today that the Government was determined to implement the accord and fulfil the legitimate aspirations of the people.
    Hence , option A is correct word .



  1. Infant mortality rate in China has____ from 200 per thousand to 14 per thousand.









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    As we can say that ,
    Here, the infant mortality rate (IMR) moves from a higher level (200) to a lower level (14). Hence, declined.
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    Infant mortality rate in China has minimised from 200 per thousand to 14 per thousand.

    Correct Option: D

    As we can say that ,
    Here, the infant mortality rate (IMR) moves from a higher level (200) to a lower level (14). Hence, declined.
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    Infant mortality rate in China has minimised from 200 per thousand to 14 per thousand.
    Hence , option D is correct word .