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Fill in the blank (11).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered.

Eleven million documents were (11) from one of the world's most (12) companies, Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. They show how Mossack Fonseca has helped clients (13) money, dodge sanctions and avoid tax. The company says that it has operated beyond (14) for 40 years and has never been charged (15) criminal wrong-doing.

  1. forged

  2. concealed

  3. obscured

  4. revealed

  5. leaked


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Someone has leaked the documents to expose their (company's) wrongdoings. It makes sense in this context.

Fill in the blank (5).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered.

After a (1) of few days, jewellers in the city downed shutters again on Wednesday (2) a rollback of excise duty (3) on gold jewellery. This time, they have decided to go on an indefinite strike that would (4) with a nationwide protest.
It may be (5) that jewellery shops remained shut for four days from March 2 as part of a protest against the one per cent (6) duty. This is the third time in a month that the shops are closed in protest against the Centre’s (7).
However, the strike was (8) after the Centre assured the representatives of various (9) that their demands would be considered. Customers will have to bear the (10) of the levy of excise duty as it would be included in the wastage, say jewellers.


  1. note

  2. clarify

  3. divulge

  4. recalled

  5. frowned


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To bring (a fact, event or situation) back into one's mind. The author is recalling the event that happend earlier.

Fill in the blank (6).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered.

After a (1) of few days, jewellers in the city downed shutters again on Wednesday (2) a rollback of excise duty (3) on gold jewellery. This time, they have decided to go on an indefinite strike that would (4) with a nationwide protest.
It may be (5) that jewellery shops remained shut for four days from March 2 as part of a protest against the one per cent (6) duty. This is the third time in a month that the shops are closed in protest against the Centre’s (7).
However, the strike was (8) after the Centre assured the representatives of various (9) that their demands would be considered. Customers will have to bear the (10) of the levy of excise duty as it would be included in the wastage, say jewellers.


  1. excise

  2. free

  3. appraisal

  4. mortgage

  5. stock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The jewellers are protesting against the excise duty levied by the government. Hint: Sometimes, similar words are given in the passage.

Fill in the blank (14).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered. 

Eleven million documents were (11) from one of the world's most (12) companies, Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. They show how Mossack Fonseca has helped clients (13) money, dodge sanctions and avoid tax. The company says that it has operated beyond (14) for 40 years and has never been charged (15) criminal wrong-doing.

  1. charged

  2. repair

  3. outskirts

  4. reproach

  5. negligence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It means admonition or scolding. The company clarified that they never did any wrong-doings.

Fill in the blank (3).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered.

After a (1) of few days, jewellers in the city downed shutters again on Wednesday (2) a rollback of excise duty (3) on gold jewellery. This time, they have decided to go on an indefinite strike that would (4) with a nationwide protest.
It may be (5) that jewellery shops remained shut for four days from March 2 as part of a protest against the one per cent (6) duty. This is the third time in a month that the shops are closed in protest against the Centre’s (7).
However, the strike was (8) after the Centre assured the representatives of various (9) that their demands would be considered. Customers will have to bear the (10) of the levy of excise duty as it would be included in the wastage, say jewellers.


  1. put

  2. gather

  3. raise

  4. impose

  5. levied


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

It is the correct choice because the government has put 1% excise duty on jewellers. Levy means to impose a tax.

Fill in the blank (9).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered.

After a (1) of few days, jewellers in the city downed shutters again on Wednesday (2) a rollback of excise duty (3) on gold jewellery. This time, they have decided to go on an indefinite strike that would (4) with a nationwide protest.
It may be (5) that jewellery shops remained shut for four days from March 2 as part of a protest against the one per cent (6) duty. This is the third time in a month that the shops are closed in protest against the Centre’s (7).
However, the strike was (8) after the Centre assured the representatives of various (9) that their demands would be considered. Customers will have to bear the (10) of the levy of excise duty as it would be included in the wastage, say jewellers.


  1. cities

  2. houses

  3. bands

  4. associations

  5. organisation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It fits the blank.

 

Fill in the blank (12).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered. 

Eleven million documents were (11) from one of the world's most (12) companies, Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. They show how Mossack Fonseca has helped clients (13) money, dodge sanctions and avoid tax. The company says that it has operated beyond (14) for 40 years and has never been charged (15) criminal wrong-doing.

  1. covered

  2. worthwhile

  3. discarded

  4. secretive

  5. elusive


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is the correct option that fits the blank here.

Fill in the blank (7).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered.

After a (1) of few days, jewellers in the city downed shutters again on Wednesday (2) a rollback of excise duty (3) on gold jewellery. This time, they have decided to go on an indefinite strike that would (4) with a nationwide protest.
It may be (5) that jewellery shops remained shut for four days from March 2 as part of a protest against the one per cent (6) duty. This is the third time in a month that the shops are closed in protest against the Centre’s (7).
However, the strike was (8) after the Centre assured the representatives of various (9) that their demands would be considered. Customers will have to bear the (10) of the levy of excise duty as it would be included in the wastage, say jewellers.


  1. move

  2. fathom

  3. resolve

  4. determination

  5. command


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Centre's move means centre's action. The government has decided to impose excise duty on jewellery. Here, move means decision.

Fill in the blank (10).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered.

After a (1) of few days, jewellers in the city downed shutters again on Wednesday (2) a rollback of excise duty (3) on gold jewellery. This time, they have decided to go on an indefinite strike that would (4) with a nationwide protest.
It may be (5) that jewellery shops remained shut for four days from March 2 as part of a protest against the one per cent (6) duty. This is the third time in a month that the shops are closed in protest against the Centre’s (7).
However, the strike was (8) after the Centre assured the representatives of various (9) that their demands would be considered. Customers will have to bear the (10) of the levy of excise duty as it would be included in the wastage, say jewellers.


  1. debt

  2. rate

  3. tip

  4. brunt

  5. affect


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bear the brunt is the correct idiom here. If you bear the brunt of something, you suffer the worst of its impact or its effects. So, it is an appropriate word.

Fill in the blank (1).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered.

After a (1) of few days, jewellers in the city downed shutters again on Wednesday (2) a rollback of excise duty (3) on gold jewellery. This time, they have decided to go on an indefinite strike that would (4) with a nationwide protest.
It may be (5) that jewellery shops remained shut for four days from March 2 as part of a protest against the one per cent (6) duty. This is the third time in a month that the shops are closed in protest against the Centre’s (7).
However, the strike was (8) after the Centre assured the representatives of various (9) that their demands would be considered. Customers will have to bear the (10) of the levy of excise duty as it would be included in the wastage, say jewellers.

 

  1. procrastination

  2. suspense

  3. hiatus

  4. breakage

  5. demurral


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It means a pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity.

Fill in the blank (2).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered.

After a (1) of few days, jewellers in the city downed shutters again on Wednesday (2) a rollback of excise duty (3) on gold jewellery. This time, they have decided to go on an indefinite strike that would (4) with a nationwide protest.
It may be (5) that jewellery shops remained shut for four days from March 2 as part of a protest against the one per cent (6) duty. This is the third time in a month that the shops are closed in protest against the Centre’s (7).
However, the strike was (8) after the Centre assured the representatives of various (9) that their demands would be considered. Customers will have to bear the (10) of the levy of excise duty as it would be included in the wastage, say jewellers.

  1. favouring

  2. mitigating

  3. alleviating

  4. seeking

  5. allowing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It means to ​try or ​attempt to get something done. The jewellers are seeking the rollback of excise duty.

 

Fill in the blank (4).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered.

After a (1) of few days, jewellers in the city downed shutters again on Wednesday (2) a rollback of excise duty (3) on gold jewellery. This time, they have decided to go on an indefinite strike that would (4) with a nationwide protest.
It may be (5) that jewellery shops remained shut for four days from March 2 as part of a protest against the one per cent (6) duty. This is the third time in a month that the shops are closed in protest against the Centre’s (7).
However, the strike was (8) after the Centre assured the representatives of various (9) that their demands would be considered. Customers will have to bear the (10) of the levy of excise duty as it would be included in the wastage, say jewellers.


  1. mingled

  2. coincide

  3. participate

  4. dilettante

  5. effeminate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is the correct option. The jewellers are on the strike all across the country. So, after a break of few days, they are again on strike in tandem.

Fill in the blank (13).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered. 

Eleven million documents were (11) from one of the world's most (12) companies, Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. They show how Mossack Fonseca has helped clients (13) money, dodge sanctions and avoid tax. The company says that it has operated beyond (14) for 40 years and has never been charged (15) criminal wrong-doing.

  1. hide

  2. transfer

  3. launder

  4. embezzlement

  5. misappropriate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is the correct option. The company is helping in money laundering.

Fill in the blank (8).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered.

After a (1) of few days, jewellers in the city downed shutters again on Wednesday (2) a rollback of excise duty (3) on gold jewellery. This time, they have decided to go on an indefinite strike that would (4) with a nationwide protest.
It may be (5) that jewellery shops remained shut for four days from March 2 as part of a protest against the one per cent (6) duty. This is the third time in a month that the shops are closed in protest against the Centre’s (7).
However, the strike was (8) after the Centre assured the representatives of various (9) that their demands would be considered. Customers will have to bear the (10) of the levy of excise duty as it would be included in the wastage, say jewellers.


  1. postponed

  2. cancel

  3. extended

  4. breached

  5. withdrawn


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

They have withdrawn the strike after govt. assurance. So, it is the correct option.

Fill in the blank (15).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered. 

Eleven million documents were (11) from one of the world's most (12) companies, Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. They show how Mossack Fonseca has helped clients (13) money, dodge sanctions and avoid tax. The company says that it has operated beyond (14) for 40 years and has never been charged (15) criminal wrong-doing.

  1. with

  2. at

  3. for

  4. in

  5. against


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charged with: It means to place criminal charges against someone.

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