Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
'Erstwhile' means former/previous; 'counterproductive' means ineffective; 'superseded' means replaced. The passage indicates old policies were replaced by newer, more liberal trade approaches.
'Ephemeral' describes something lasting only briefly or for a short time; temporary and short-lived is the correct meaning.
'Impeded' (hindered) fits logically with tensions slowing growth, and 'facilitate' (promote) fits with promoting diplomatic solutions. The context suggests negative consequences followed by solutions.
In sentence B, 'each' is singular, so the verb should be 'has' not 'have'. The subject 'each of the employees' takes a singular verb.
'Burgeoning' means growing, flourishing, or expanding rapidly. 'Rapidly growing and flourishing' is the most accurate replacement.
'Analysis' is a singular noun, so the verb should be 'is' not 'are'. The phrase 'regarding inflation rates' is a modifier and doesn't change the subject's number.
'Cogent' means compelling and convincing, which fits the context of a speech that compels action. 'Pertinent' means relevant but lacks the persuasive quality.
The logical flow is: A (introduces the topic), D (explains the reason), B (provides examples), C (concludes with the consequence).
'Obfuscate' means to make unclear, confuse, or obscure the meaning of something deliberately.
'Committee' is a collective noun treated as singular, so 'has' is correct instead of 'have'.