Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statement 6. The four statements are jumbled up and form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together.

1 Charaka observes that how these edible and potable substances can be rendered harmless. A. He stated that the way in which they are combined with other foods also matters a lot. B. Also, the way they are cooked affects the quality. C. He arrived at his conclusions after a careful study of the facts. D. Hence, care must be taken before mixing them. 6 Further, the mental state in which they are consumed is not insignificant.

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statement 6. The four statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together.

1. India's experience of industrialisation is characteristic of the difficulties faced by a newly independent developing country. A. In 1947, India was undoubtedly an under-developed country with one of the lowest per capita incomes in the world. B. Indian industrialisation was the result of a conscious deliberate policy of growth by an indigenous political elite. C. Today, India ranks fifth in the international community of nations if measured in terms of purchasing power. D. Even today, however, the benefits of Indian industrialisation since independence have not reached the masses.
2. Industrialisation in India has thus been a limited success, one more example of growth without development.

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement (1) and a closing statement (6). The four statements are jumbled up and form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together.

1 The idea of the institution of public sector is not wrong. A. For instance, we want industries to come up in the distant and backward areas. B. Secondly, we must be aware that all private industries have not proved to be successful. C. Private Sector is basically profit-oriented, it may not undertake less profitable ventures. D. But private sector would be more likely to concentrate in Bombay, Calcutta and Madras.

1. The problem is to make both private and public sectors to work efficiently.

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statement 6. The four statements are jumbled up and form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together.

1. The new Economic Policy comprises the various policy measures and changes introduced since July 1991. A. There is a common thread running through all these measures. B. The objective is simple - to improve the efficiency of the system. C. The regulatory mechanism involving multitude of controls has fragmented the capacity and reduced competition even in the private sector. D. The thrust of the new policy is towards creating a more competitive environment as a means to improve the productivity and efficiency of the economy.
2. This is to be achieved by removing the barriers and restrictions on the entry and growth of firms.

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statement 6. The four statements are jumbled up and form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together.

1. The necessity for regional integration in South Asia is underlined by the very history of the last 45 years since the liquidation of the British Empire in this part of the world. A. After the partition of the Indian sub-continent, Pakistan was formed in that very area which the imperial powers had always marked out as the potential base for operations against the Russian power in Central Asia. B. Because of the disunity and ill-will among the South Asian neighbours, particularly India and Pakistan great powers from outside the area could meddle into their affairs and thereby keep neighbours apart. C. It needs to be added that it was the bountiful supply of sophisticated arms that emboldened Pakistan to go for warlike bellicosity towards India. D. As part of the cold war strategy of the US, Pakistan was sucked into Washingtons military alliance spreading over the years.
2. Internally too, it was the massive induction of American arms into Pakistan which empowered the military junta of the country to snuff out the civilian government and destroy democracy in Pakistan.

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statement 6. The four statements are jumbled up and form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together.

1. It is significant that one of the most common objections to competitions is that it is blind. A. This is important because in a system of free enterprise based on private property, chances are not equal and there is indeed a strong case for reducing that inequality of opportunity. B. Rather it is a choice between a system where it is the will of a few persons that decides who is to get what and one where it depends at least partly, on the ability and the enterprise of the people concerned C. Although competition and justice may have little in common, it is as much a commendation of competition as of justice that it is no respecter of persons. D. The choice today is not between a system in which everybody will get what he deserves according to some universal standard and one where individual shares are determined by chance or goodwill.
2. The fact that the opportunities open to the poor in a competitive society are much more restricted than those open to the rich, does not make it less true that in such a society the poor are more free than a person commanding much greater material comfort in a different society.

Directions: An assertion is a point of view. An argument is a statement meant to convince another about a certain point of view. A counter-argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on the following codes, classify the four sentences given below and choose the correct option.

(A) Concluding assertion
(B) Supporting reason
(C) Statement irrelevant to the argument (D) Counter-argument

1. Dancing is an interesting and harmless form of exercise.
2. A person should be light-footed if he has to dance.
3. The masses are dancing to the tune of the politicians.
4. Injury inflicted while dancing can be very painful.

Directions: An assertion is a point of view. An argument is a statement meant to convince another about a certain point of view. A counter-argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on these, classify the four sentences given below.

(A) Concluding assertion (B) Supporting reason (C) Statement irrelevant to the argument (D) Counter-argument

1. Working environment in an office should be very interactive.
2. Unilever is a good example of high socializing within the organization.
3. Heated agendas, discussions as regard to the office conditions should be mutually decided upon.
4. Man inherently seeks company when lonely.

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

There were people in the limelight but the foreign office acted as a grey eminence influencing cabinet decisions during the last government.

Directions: Select the alternative that exhibits a relationship contrary to the one in the capitalized pair.

FAUX PAS : GAFFE

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

Sometimes, his clovery state takes an about turn and the pink and prime of his health becomes nervy. He then generally says, ''I am feeling only middling these days''.

Directions: Select the alternative that exhibits a relationship contrary to the one in the capitalized pair.

ACEPHALOUS : BELLWETHER

Directions: Select the option that best answers the question at the end of the passage.

But this will require planning, coordination and monitoring by high-powered bodies right down to the district level. The onus for coordinating and implementing the National Plan of Action on Nutrition could be given to the women and child department but, if it is to be effective, it must be given ministerial status. Intersectoral committees will also be necessary at the State level and the district magistrates must be made accountable for the total social development of the area. The success of the adult literacy programme in certain districts has shown that wonders can be achieved by a DM. States should also formulate their own plans on the basis of the national policy to suit their special needs. Rajasthan has already done so by developing a hugely successful two-day village contact drive that informs people of the services available under ICDS, while Orissa is attempting to create grain banks. These are small beginnings but they could go a long way in bettering the nutritional levels of the children and in time of the population as a whole.

The passage is _______.

Directions: Select the alternative that exhibits a relationship contrary to the one in the capitalized pair.

BRUSQUE : TORPID

Directions: Select the alternative that exhibits a relationship contrary to the one in the capitalized pair.

SHOGUN : HOI - POLLOI

Directions: Select the alternative that exhibits a relationship contrary to the one in the capitalized pair.

INSIDIOUS : PERFIDIOUS

Directions: Select the alternative that exhibits a relationship contrary to the one in the capitalized pair.

HIRSUTE : GLABROUS

Directions: Choose the option that fills up the blanks most correctly.

One would never undertake such a thing if one were not ________ it by some demon whom one can neither ________ nor understand.

Directions: Select the option that best answers the question at the end of the passage.

All over India tenants from all walks of life and particularly bureaucrats and politicians have bought their rented premises from the owners for a pittance in distress sale. Who is the gainer? Only the treacherous tenants. If an inquiry is ordered in all such cases the Government can gain millions of rupees by correctly assessing the market price and then charge the transfer fees. These laws have created mind boggling black money in the shape of pagri. There is no need for any rent laws. No person should occupy or continue to occupy any premises without a proper agreement with the owner. Unauthorized occupation should be made a criminal offence just as bouncing of cheques has been made. The police should be given the powers as in the USA to throw out the belongings of a person who is an unauthorized occupant.

The passage is __________.

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.

He doesn't seem to have a proclivity for discernment. We were very friendly until we had that terrible quarrel. But that's all water under the bridge now.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks.

The popular ________ that camels store water in their hump is ________ in a way. Water is indeed stored, but in the form of fat.

Directions: Find the statement where the given word hasn't been used correctly.

AGGREGATE

Directions: Find the statement where the given word hasn't been used correctly.

MALICE

Directions: Find the statement where the given word hasn't been used correctly.

INITIATIVE

Directions: Choose the option that fills up the blanks most correctly.

The appointed day has come, and India stands ________ again, after long ________ and struggle, awake, vital free and independent.