Fill in the Blanks
Q.1
Easy
The teacher appreciated his _______ in completing the project ahead of schedule.
A diligence
B negligence
C indifference
D reluctance
Correct Answer:
A. diligence Explanation:
Diligence means careful and persistent effort. It fits perfectly with 'completing the project ahead of schedule'.
Q.2
Easy
Despite facing numerous _______, she remained optimistic about her future.
A advantages
B adversities
C achievements
D ambitions
Correct Answer:
B. adversities Explanation:
Adversities means difficulties or hardships. The 'despite' indicates a contrast with remaining optimistic.
Q.3
Easy
The _______ of the ancient manuscript revealed fascinating historical insights.
A destruction
B decipherment
C disposition
D dismissal
Correct Answer:
B. decipherment Explanation:
Decipherment means decoding or interpreting something unclear. It logically leads to 'revealed insights'.
Q.4
Easy
His _______ remarks during the meeting offended several colleagues present.
A judicious
B perspicacious
C acrimonious
D magnanimous
Correct Answer:
C. acrimonious Explanation:
Acrimonious means bitter or harsh. It's the only word that logically fits with 'offended colleagues'.
Q.5
Easy
The new government's _______ approach to digital transformation has revolutionized public service delivery across multiple sectors.
A pragmatic
B obsolete
C indifferent
D chaotic
Correct Answer:
A. pragmatic Explanation:
Pragmatic means practical and realistic, fitting the context of effective government reform.
Q.6
Easy
The climate summit of 2024 demonstrated nations' _______ commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 2030.
A superficial
B genuine
C nominal
D dubious
Correct Answer:
B. genuine Explanation:
Genuine indicates authentic commitment, contrasting with superficial or nominal efforts.
Q.7
Easy
The judicial system's _______ in resolving cases has led to a severe _______ in the courts.
A efficiency; congestion
B delay; backlog
C swiftness; prosperity
D complacency; advancement
Correct Answer:
B. delay; backlog Explanation:
Delay causes a backlog, establishing a clear cause-and-effect relationship.
Q.8
Easy
The pandemic's economic impact was so _______ that recovery remains _______.
A minor; swift
B devastating; protracted
C temporary; immediate
D limited; expedited
Correct Answer:
B. devastating; protracted Explanation:
Devastating impact logically correlates with protracted recovery time.
Q.9
Easy
The government's _______ policies on renewable energy have _______ the nation's dependence on fossil fuels.
A ambiguous; increased
B progressive; reduced
C conservative; accelerated
D vacillating; stabilized
Correct Answer:
B. progressive; reduced Explanation:
Progressive policies logically reduce fossil fuel dependence.
Q.10
Easy
The philanthropist's _______ contributions to education have had a _______ impact on underprivileged communities across India.
A negligible; minimal
B substantial; transformative
C modest; tremendous
D limited; profound
Correct Answer:
B. substantial; transformative Explanation:
Substantial contributions logically have transformative impact.
