Given below is the body of a letter to the editor with four blanks. Fill those blanks with the correct option to make it readable. |
Doping has been associated with competitive international games from inception. Individual |
____ (I) ____but banning an entire country is unfortunate. Though, the close reading of the (II) ____, but penalising the athletes is going too far. |
It is the dream of every athlete to participate in the |
Olympics at least once in his or her lifetime. This blanket ban will have an adverse effect on their careers. Since ____ (III) ____but subject to very stringent drug checks than prescribed, during the course of the Games. Apart from being pragmatic, it would also keep the Olympic spirit going. |
In the 1984 Los Angeles Games, the U.S. cycling team was under the scanner for alleged doping but the IOC didn't bar the U.S. An _______ |
(IV)____would be tragic. |
P: Olympic without Russia |
Q: athletes have been banned from practically all major games including the Olympics |
R: the countdown to Rio has already begun, the |
Russian contingent should be allowed to participate |
S: report seems to suggest that the alleged doping was "state-sponsored" |
Arrange P, Q, R, and S between and to make a correct sentence. |
S1: Given the volatile conditions in Kabul, |
P: Judith D'Souza's release would not have been possible |
Q: of top officials of the Afghan government |
R: where terrorists and gangsters are merciless towards their victims, |
S: but for an iota of divine providence and the sincere cooperation and involvement |
S6: and our Ambassador. |
Direction: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. |
As local fishermen tell it, the deep blue "Dragon Hole" in the Paracel Islands, called the "eye" of the South China Sea, is where the Monkey King in "Journey to the West" acquired his famous golden cudgel. |
The mythical tale was published in the 16th century and is among the four great classical novels of Chinese literature. Last week, the Dragon Hole earned a new claim to fame. |
After nearly a year of exploration, Chinese researchers have determined that the underwater sinkhole is likely the world's deepest, reaching about 987 feet below the surface and surpassing the previous record holder, Dean's Blue Hole near the Bahamas, by more than 300 feet, Xinhua News Agency reported. |
Blue holes are named as such for their rich, dark blue colouring, a stark contrast to the otherwise aqua water that surrounds them. Best described as underwater caves, these striking and beautiful formations open up with underwater entrances and extend below sea level, mirroring the appearance of a sinkhole. |
Researchers with the Sansha Ship Course Research Institute for Coral Protection began exploring Dragon Hole, known as Longdong, in August 2Q15 and completed the project last month, Xinhua reported. It measures about 426 feet wide and is almost deep enough to hold the entire Eiffel Tower. |
The research team used a Video Ray Pro 4 underwater robot to explore the sinkhole, reported CCTV. News, where they discovered more than 20 species of fish and marine life near the surface of the vertical cave. Researchers told the television station that after about 330 feet, the water is oxygen free and likely unable to support life. |
Across the globe, blue holes have been the source of magnificent discovery. Last year, the Guardian reported that a study conducted by scientists from Rice University and Louisiana State University found that sediment samples from the ancient Great Blue Hole in Belize confirmed the theory that "drought and climate conditions pushed the Mayans from a regional power to a smattering of rival survivors and finally a virtually lost civilization." |
Divers flock to the Great Blue Hole, surrounded by shallow, lagoon waters and a coral island. According to Atlas Obscura, this underwater cave was made famous by one particular diver, explorer Jacques Cousteau, who in 1971 declared the site one of the top ten best places for diving in the world. Cousteau sailed on his ship. Calypso, to investigate the hole's depths and discovered huge stalactites and stalagmites below the surface. Atlas Obscura reported. Cousteau also confirmed that the sinkhole had formed when a limestone cave formation collapsed after the glacial period. |
Dean's Blue Hole, located near Long Island in the Bahamas, was previously considered the world's deepest underwater sinkhole. Also a top location for divers. Dean's Blue Hole has a diameter of about 82 to 115 feet on the surface, reports Atlas Obscura, but widens to about 330 feet as it deepens. According to the publication, water there is very clear with visibility as far as 115 feet down. Maximum depths in other blue holes scattered through out the Bahamas and other parts of the world hover around 360 feet, but Dean's Blue Hole extends far beyond at 663 feet deep. The newly discovered Dragon Hole is even more exceptional, reaching depths of almost 1,000 feet. |
Which of the following confirmed the theory that brought and climate conditions were responsible for pushing the Mayans civilization to the level of being virtually the lost one? |
Direction: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. |
As local fishermen tell it, the deep blue "Dragon Hole" in the Paracel Islands, called the "eye" of the South China Sea, is where the Monkey King in "Journey to the West" acquired his famous golden cudgel. |
The mythical tale was published in the 16th century and is among the four great classical novels of Chinese literature. Last week, the Dragon Hole earned a new claim to fame. |
After nearly a year of exploration, Chinese researchers have determined that the underwater sinkhole is likely the world's deepest, reaching about 987 feet below the surface and surpassing the previous record holder, Dean's Blue Hole near the Bahamas, by more than 300 feet, Xinhua News Agency reported. |
Blue holes are named as such for their rich, dark blue colouring, a stark contrast to the otherwise aqua water that surrounds them. Best described as underwater caves, these striking and beautiful formations open up with underwater entrances and extend below sea level, mirroring the appearance of a sinkhole. |
Researchers with the Sansha Ship Course Research Institute for Coral Protection began exploring Dragon Hole, known as Longdong, in August 2Q15 and completed the project last month, Xinhua reported. It measures about 426 feet wide and is almost deep enough to hold the entire Eiffel Tower. |
The research team used a Video Ray Pro 4 underwater robot to explore the sinkhole, reported CCTV. News, where they discovered more than 20 species of fish and marine life near the surface of the vertical cave. Researchers told the television station that after about 330 feet, the water is oxygen free and likely unable to support life. |
Across the globe, blue holes have been the source of magnificent discovery. Last year, the Guardian reported that a study conducted by scientists from Rice University and Louisiana State University found that sediment samples from the ancient Great Blue Hole in Belize confirmed the theory that "drought and climate conditions pushed the Mayans from a regional power to a smattering of rival survivors and finally a virtually lost civilization." |
Divers flock to the Great Blue Hole, surrounded by shallow, lagoon waters and a coral island. According to Atlas Obscura, this underwater cave was made famous by one particular diver, explorer Jacques Cousteau, who in 1971 declared the site one of the top ten best places for diving in the world. Cousteau sailed on his ship. Calypso, to investigate the hole's depths and discovered huge stalactites and stalagmites below the surface. Atlas Obscura reported. Cousteau also confirmed that the sinkhole had formed when a limestone cave formation collapsed after the glacial period. |
Dean's Blue Hole, located near Long Island in the Bahamas, was previously considered the world's deepest underwater sinkhole. Also a top location for divers. Dean's Blue Hole has a diameter of about 82 to 115 feet on the surface, reports Atlas Obscura, but widens to about 330 feet as it deepens. According to the publication, water there is very clear with visibility as far as 115 feet down. Maximum depths in other blue holes scattered through out the Bahamas and other parts of the world hover around 360 feet, but Dean's Blue Hole extends far beyond at 663 feet deep. The newly discovered Dragon Hole is even more exceptional, reaching depths of almost 1,000 feet. |
"Last week, the Dragon Hole earned a new claim to fame." What is that new claim? |
Direction: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. |
As local fishermen tell it, the deep blue "Dragon Hole" in the Paracel Islands, called the "eye" of the South China Sea, is where the Monkey King in "Journey to the West" acquired his famous golden cudgel. |
The mythical tale was published in the 16th century and is among the four great classical novels of Chinese literature. Last week, the Dragon Hole earned a new claim to fame. |
After nearly a year of exploration, Chinese researchers have determined that the underwater sinkhole is likely the world's deepest, reaching about 987 feet below the surface and surpassing the previous record holder, Dean's Blue Hole near the Bahamas, by more than 300 feet, Xinhua News Agency reported. |
Blue holes are named as such for their rich, dark blue colouring, a stark contrast to the otherwise aqua water that surrounds them. Best described as underwater caves, these striking and beautiful formations open up with underwater entrances and extend below sea level, mirroring the appearance of a sinkhole. |
Researchers with the Sansha Ship Course Research Institute for Coral Protection began exploring Dragon Hole, known as Longdong, in August 2Q15 and completed the project last month, Xinhua reported. It measures about 426 feet wide and is almost deep enough to hold the entire Eiffel Tower. |
The research team used a Video Ray Pro 4 underwater robot to explore the sinkhole, reported CCTV. News, where they discovered more than 20 species of fish and marine life near the surface of the vertical cave. Researchers told the television station that after about 330 feet, the water is oxygen free and likely unable to support life. |
Across the globe, blue holes have been the source of magnificent discovery. Last year, the Guardian reported that a study conducted by scientists from Rice University and Louisiana State University found that sediment samples from the ancient Great Blue Hole in Belize confirmed the theory that "drought and climate conditions pushed the Mayans from a regional power to a smattering of rival survivors and finally a virtually lost civilization." |
Divers flock to the Great Blue Hole, surrounded by shallow, lagoon waters and a coral island. According to Atlas Obscura, this underwater cave was made famous by one particular diver, explorer Jacques Cousteau, who in 1971 declared the site one of the top ten best places for diving in the world. Cousteau sailed on his ship. Calypso, to investigate the hole's depths and discovered huge stalactites and stalagmites below the surface. Atlas Obscura reported. Cousteau also confirmed that the sinkhole had formed when a limestone cave formation collapsed after the glacial period. |
Dean's Blue Hole, located near Long Island in the Bahamas, was previously considered the world's deepest underwater sinkhole. Also a top location for divers. Dean's Blue Hole has a diameter of about 82 to 115 feet on the surface, reports Atlas Obscura, but widens to about 330 feet as it deepens. According to the publication, water there is very clear with visibility as far as 115 feet down. Maximum depths in other blue holes scattered through out the Bahamas and other parts of the world hover around 360 feet, but Dean's Blue Hole extends far beyond at 663 feet deep. The newly discovered Dragon Hole is even more exceptional, reaching depths of almost 1,000 feet. |
Why the "Dragon Hole" is called a blue hole? |
Direction: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. |
As local fishermen tell it, the deep blue "Dragon Hole" in the Paracel Islands, called the "eye" of the South China Sea, is where the Monkey King in "Journey to the West" acquired his famous golden cudgel. |
The mythical tale was published in the 16th century and is among the four great classical novels of Chinese literature. Last week, the Dragon Hole earned a new claim to fame. |
After nearly a year of exploration, Chinese researchers have determined that the underwater sinkhole is likely the world's deepest, reaching about 987 feet below the surface and surpassing the previous record holder, Dean's Blue Hole near the Bahamas, by more than 300 feet, Xinhua News Agency reported. |
Blue holes are named as such for their rich, dark blue colouring, a stark contrast to the otherwise aqua water that surrounds them. Best described as underwater caves, these striking and beautiful formations open up with underwater entrances and extend below sea level, mirroring the appearance of a sinkhole. |
Researchers with the Sansha Ship Course Research Institute for Coral Protection began exploring Dragon Hole, known as Longdong, in August 2Q15 and completed the project last month, Xinhua reported. It measures about 426 feet wide and is almost deep enough to hold the entire Eiffel Tower. |
The research team used a Video Ray Pro 4 underwater robot to explore the sinkhole, reported CCTV. News, where they discovered more than 20 species of fish and marine life near the surface of the vertical cave. Researchers told the television station that after about 330 feet, the water is oxygen free and likely unable to support life. |
Across the globe, blue holes have been the source of magnificent discovery. Last year, the Guardian reported that a study conducted by scientists from Rice University and Louisiana State University found that sediment samples from the ancient Great Blue Hole in Belize confirmed the theory that "drought and climate conditions pushed the Mayans from a regional power to a smattering of rival survivors and finally a virtually lost civilization." |
Divers flock to the Great Blue Hole, surrounded by shallow, lagoon waters and a coral island. According to Atlas Obscura, this underwater cave was made famous by one particular diver, explorer Jacques Cousteau, who in 1971 declared the site one of the top ten best places for diving in the world. Cousteau sailed on his ship. Calypso, to investigate the hole's depths and discovered huge stalactites and stalagmites below the surface. Atlas Obscura reported. Cousteau also confirmed that the sinkhole had formed when a limestone cave formation collapsed after the glacial period. |
Dean's Blue Hole, located near Long Island in the Bahamas, was previously considered the world's deepest underwater sinkhole. Also a top location for divers. Dean's Blue Hole has a diameter of about 82 to 115 feet on the surface, reports Atlas Obscura, but widens to about 330 feet as it deepens. According to the publication, water there is very clear with visibility as far as 115 feet down. Maximum depths in other blue holes scattered through out the Bahamas and other parts of the world hover around 360 feet, but Dean's Blue Hole extends far beyond at 663 feet deep. The newly discovered Dragon Hole is even more exceptional, reaching depths of almost 1,000 feet. |
Which of the following is true? |
Direction: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. |
As local fishermen tell it, the deep blue "Dragon Hole" in the Paracel Islands, called the "eye" of the South China Sea, is where the Monkey King in "Journey to the West" acquired his famous golden cudgel. |
The mythical tale was published in the 16th century and is among the four great classical novels of Chinese literature. Last week, the Dragon Hole earned a new claim to fame. |
After nearly a year of exploration, Chinese researchers have determined that the underwater sinkhole is likely the world's deepest, reaching about 987 feet below the surface and surpassing the previous record holder, Dean's Blue Hole near the Bahamas, by more than 300 feet, Xinhua News Agency reported. |
Blue holes are named as such for their rich, dark blue colouring, a stark contrast to the otherwise aqua water that surrounds them. Best described as underwater caves, these striking and beautiful formations open up with underwater entrances and extend below sea level, mirroring the appearance of a sinkhole. |
Researchers with the Sansha Ship Course Research Institute for Coral Protection began exploring Dragon Hole, known as Longdong, in August 2Q15 and completed the project last month, Xinhua reported. It measures about 426 feet wide and is almost deep enough to hold the entire Eiffel Tower. |
The research team used a Video Ray Pro 4 underwater robot to explore the sinkhole, reported CCTV. News, where they discovered more than 20 species of fish and marine life near the surface of the vertical cave. Researchers told the television station that after about 330 feet, the water is oxygen free and likely unable to support life. |
Across the globe, blue holes have been the source of magnificent discovery. Last year, the Guardian reported that a study conducted by scientists from Rice University and Louisiana State University found that sediment samples from the ancient Great Blue Hole in Belize confirmed the theory that "drought and climate conditions pushed the Mayans from a regional power to a smattering of rival survivors and finally a virtually lost civilization." |
Divers flock to the Great Blue Hole, surrounded by shallow, lagoon waters and a coral island. According to Atlas Obscura, this underwater cave was made famous by one particular diver, explorer Jacques Cousteau, who in 1971 declared the site one of the top ten best places for diving in the world. Cousteau sailed on his ship. Calypso, to investigate the hole's depths and discovered huge stalactites and stalagmites below the surface. Atlas Obscura reported. Cousteau also confirmed that the sinkhole had formed when a limestone cave formation collapsed after the glacial period. |
Dean's Blue Hole, located near Long Island in the Bahamas, was previously considered the world's deepest underwater sinkhole. Also a top location for divers. Dean's Blue Hole has a diameter of about 82 to 115 feet on the surface, reports Atlas Obscura, but widens to about 330 feet as it deepens. According to the publication, water there is very clear with visibility as far as 115 feet down. Maximum depths in other blue holes scattered through out the Bahamas and other parts of the world hover around 360 feet, but Dean's Blue Hole extends far beyond at 663 feet deep. The newly discovered Dragon Hole is even more exceptional, reaching depths of almost 1,000 feet. |
"...the sinkhole had formed when a limestone cave formation collapsed after the glacial period." Which sinkhole has been referred here? |
What comes next in the given series? |
QPO, SRQ, UTS, WVU? |
Change the voice. |
We hope that we will win the match. |
Identify the type of the sentence given below. |
His belief that someday he would succeed cheered him through many disappointments. |
Give a correct question tag. |
I'm clever, ________? |
Given below is a sentence in four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find the part. |
Wearing extremely fashionable clothes (i) and surrounded by photographers (ii)/and pressmen,(iii)/ she swept up to the microphone, (iv) |
Identify the type of clause for the underlined part of the sentence given below. |
However cleverly you may cheat, you will be found at last. |
Improve the sentence by changing its underlined portion. |
No sooner had the umpire given the batsman out than the crowd rushed into the field. |
Give the appropriate filler. |
I don't know the time___________. |
Change the narration. |
"Where did you go yesterday?" Rabina asked. |
Given below is the review of a movie in jumbled form, marked P, Q, R, S. Arrange the jumbled parts, between A and B, to make it sensibly readable. |
A: We have seen many movies in the past which couldn't measure up to the vaulting hype around their release, and ' Rustam' makes it to the list as well. What Rustam lacks is pace and mass, an unwanted trait in many Arvind Murya movies of late. |
P: Director Om Prakash appears to be affected |
by the pressure of handling superstar Arvind and fails to find the right balance between his filming style and Arvind's larger-than-life screen persona. Thus the film is enjoyable in parts but tests your patience at many points and falls just short of a great cinematic experience. |
Q: That done, Rustam returns to his turf to find his trusted lieutenants being killed by his en-emies. Then there is war, like the war Mario Puzo described in the epic Godfather, except what Micheal Corleone did stealthily, don Rustam achieves in a flamboyant blood bath. The climax shot leaves a question about whether there is anything more to be achieved in Rustam's life. |
R: The first half of the movie shows the growth of Rustam from being a leader of Bihari workers settled in Nepal into a feared don. When the ganglords who are involved in drug and flesh trade decide to eliminate the 'good don' Rustam, the ageing don has to overcome all his emotional baggage to prepare for another gang war. But before that, he will find those who are dearest to him and find an emotional closure. |
S: The story has twists in the form of betrayals and unexpected reunions. These are so common in the film that the 'unpredictable' plot twists soon become predictable. However, Rustam has enough 'goose bump' moments too. |
B: Take away the dramatic script and lagging screenplay, Rustam is an unusual Arvind film which manages to combine the actor's mass appeal with a nuanced character. |
Direction: Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. |
I differ ___you in this matter. |
Direction: Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. |
The goons robbed me ___my belongings. |
Give the parts of speech for the word underlined in the sentence below. |
I can't believe you're actually coming here! Yaay! |
Direction: Give the antonyms for the words underlined in the sentences below. |
He seems to have a propensity to fight. |
Direction: Give the antonyms for the words underlined in the sentences below. |
Religion teaches us not to run after the transient pleasures of the world. |
Direction: Fill in the blanks as per subject-verb agreement. |
Vikram, who _____medicine at present hopes to go abroad after graduation. |
Direction: Fill in the blanks as per subject-verb agreement. |
When she ____ her exam she will have a holiday. |
Give the synonym of the word written in capital letters below. |
L A R G E S S E |
The underlined words in the given sentence represent which type of degree? |
I am the best. |
Judge the right words. |
An administrator must___ evaluated his own views because his influence can be ____ if he has personal prejudices. |
Direction: Give the exact meaning of the phrases and idioms underlined in the sentences below. |
It is evident from the minister's statement that heads will roll. |
Direction: Give the exact meaning of the phrases and idioms underlined in the sentences below. |
Having sold of his Kingfisher, Mr. Mallya is now a gentleman at large. |
Fill in the blank with correct order of adjectives. |
She is a ______supermodel. |
Give one word substitution to the following. |
Person bad in spelling |
Select the combination of numbers so that the letters arranged accordingly will form a meaningful word. |
Two statements are given below. Read both the statements and decide which of the given options correctly depicts the relationship between the two statements. |
Statements: |
I: The National Disaster Management Authority has issued a warning on cloud burst and associated sudden flood effecting villages in upper regions of Himachal Pradesh. |
II: The Government has lowered the estimated |
GDP growth rate from the level of earlier estimated prediction. |
Fill in the blank with suitable articles. |
____more they earn, ____ more they spend. |
Identify the figure of speech. |
Setting foot on the moon may be a small step for a man but a giant step for mankind. |
If: |
(i) means A is the brother of B |
(ii) means A is the daughter of B |
(iii) means A is the sister of B |
then, which following shows that P is the maternal uncle of Q? |
Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. |
There are five men A, B, C, D, and E and six women P, Q, R, S, T and U in a group. A, B and R are advocates; C, D, P,Q and S are doctors and the rest are teachers. Some teams are to be selected from amongst these eleven persons, subject to the following conditions: |
(i) A, P and U have to be together. |
(ii) B cannot go with D or R. |
(iii) E and Q have to be together. |
(iv) C and T have to be together. |
(v) D and P cannot go together. |
(vi) C cannot go with Q. |
If the team is to consist of two male advocates, two lady doctors and one teacher, the members of the team will be: |
Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. |
There are five men A, B, C, D, and E and six women P, Q, R, S, T and U in a group. A, B and R are advocates; C, D, P,Q and S are doctors and the rest are teachers. Some teams are to be selected from amongst these eleven persons, subject to the following conditions: |
(i) A, P and U have to be together. |
(ii) B cannot go with D or R. |
(iii) E and Q have to be together. |
(iv) C and T have to be together. |
(v) D and P cannot go together. |
(vi) C cannot go with Q. |
If the team is to consist of one advocate, three doctors and one male teacher, the members of the team will be: |
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