Directions (1-5): In the passage given below there are 5 blanks, each followed by a word given in bold. Each blank has four alternative words given in options (a), (b), (c) and (d). You have to tell which word will best suit the respective blank. Mark (e) as your answer if the word given in bold after the blank is your answer.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is being 1. ___(framed) as the single-biggest economic reform since the economic liberalisation of 1991. Even critics of the tax, who complain about its complex four-slab rate structure, agree that it is a step in the right direction. The primary reason is that it 2. ___(does away) with the present system of multiple Central and State taxes, replacing it with a much simpler tax system. Another supposed benefit of GST is that it is a tax on consumption, which replaces the current web of 3. ___(running) taxes in the production chain that 4. ___(lowers) prices and distorts production. In the process, it is said, the new tax system does away with the barriers to free trade 5. ___(into) and between States, effectively turning India into a single free market for goods and services.
Q1. (a) turned
(b) flaunted
(c) biggest
(d) oldest
(e) no change
Ans.(b) flaunted
Explanation: “Flaunted” in the given sentence best suites with the reform introduced.
Flaunted means: to show or make obvious something you are proud of in order to get admiration.
Q2. (a) do over
(b) does over
(c) done over
(d) done up
(e) no change
Explanation: “Does away” means to get rid of something. So it is the right phrasal verb to be used in the sentence.
Q3. (a) giving
(b) devastating
(c) cascading
(d) lower
(e) no change
Explanation: Cascading means to fall into something. So, the word best expresses the meaning of the sentence. Rest of the options do not make any sense when used in the sentence.
Q4. (a) controls
(b) remarket
(c) decreases
(d) increases
(e) no change
Ans.(d) increases
Production distorts because of the increased prices. So, increase is the correct option.
Production distorts because of the increased prices. So, increase is the correct option.
Q5. (a) in
(b) on
(c) within
(d) onto
(e) no change
Explanation: Within is the correct preposition to be used in the given sentence.
Hence, overall paragraph becomes:
Hence, overall paragraph becomes:
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is being *flaunted* as the single-biggest economic reform since the economic liberalisation of 1991. Even critics of the tax, who complain about its complex four-slab rate structure, agree that it is a step in the right direction. The primary reason is that it *does away* with the present system of multiple Central and State taxes, replacing it with a much simpler tax system. Another supposed benefit of GST is that it is a tax on consumption, which replaces the current web of *cascading* taxes in the production chain that *increases* prices and distorts production. In the process, it is said, the new tax system does away with the barriers to free trade *within* and between States, effectively turning India into a single free market for goods and services.
Direction: Choose the meaning of phrase/idiom (given in bold/asterisk):
Q6: President Saddam Hussein’s effort to annex Kuwait was nothing short of *setting the Thames on fire*.
(a) A try to achieve an impossible distinction
(b) To destroy the country for nothing
(c) To show his power and might
(d) To make a situation worse
(e) None of these
Ans.(a) A try to achieve an impossible distinction
Explanation: Set the Thames on fire means To do wonderful or exciting things; to cause a great or remarkable sensation in the world; to be extremely exciting, popular, famous, renowned, etc.
Q7: Rearrangement
A. A young wolf cornered a sheep in the farm.
B. Hearing him howl, the farmer's dogs rushed to the spot and drove his away.
C. "Certainly" said the wolf and began to howl.
D. "I know " said the sheep " but please grant me my last wish".
E. "You can't escape from me" said the proud wolf.
F "My wish is for you to sing me a song so that i may dance one last time".
Answer:- AEDFCB
Explanation:-
A. A young wolf cornered a sheep in the farm.
E. "You can't escape from me" said the proud wolf.
D. "I know " said the sheep " but please grant me my last wish".
F. "My wish is for you to sing me a song so that i may dance one last time".
C. "Certainly" said the wolf and began to howl.
B. Hearing him howl, the farmer's dogs rushed to the spot and drove his away.
Q8: Spotting-Error:
I am (1)/too (2)/happy to(3)/ see you(4).
A) (1)I am (1)/too (2)/happy to(3)/ see you(4).
B) (2)
C) (3)
D) (4)
E) No Error
Answer: option (2) very
Explanation: very is more suitable to be used.
Q9: Spotting-Error:
Have you(1)/ complained (2)/ against his(3)/ conduct(4).
A) (1)
B) (2)
C) (3)
D) (4)
E) No Error
Answer: option(3)
Explanation: use ' of his' in place of 'against his'
Q10: Find the meaning of the phrase:
One who is doubtful
A) sceptic
B) cynic
C) stoic
D) sycophant
Answer: (A) sceptic
Explanation: means A person inclined to question or doubt all accepted opinions.
Q9: Spotting-Error:
Have you(1)/ complained (2)/ against his(3)/ conduct(4).
A) (1)
B) (2)
C) (3)
D) (4)
E) No Error
Answer: option(3)
Explanation: use ' of his' in place of 'against his'
Q10: Find the meaning of the phrase:
One who is doubtful
A) sceptic
B) cynic
C) stoic
D) sycophant
Answer: (A) sceptic
Explanation: means A person inclined to question or doubt all accepted opinions.
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