The following are the sentences having two blanks in each. The words which could represent each sentence are given below in the options. Choose the appropriate pair of words so as to fit the blanks and make the entire sentence grammatically and contextually meaningful. If none of the options seem correct, mark the option that denotes "None of these".

Rural development is the process of improving the quality of life and economic ____________ of people ___________ in rural areas, often relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

India remains one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. (1)______ from its many religions and sects, India (2)______ home to innumerable castes and tribes, as well (3)______ to more than a dozen major and (4)______ of minor linguistic groups from (5)______ language families unrelated to one another.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

India remains one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. (1)______ from its many religions and sects, India (2)______ home to innumerable castes and tribes, as well (3)______ to more than a dozen major and (4)______ of minor linguistic groups from (5)______ language families unrelated to one another.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

India remains one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. (1)______ from its many religions and sects, India (2)______ home to innumerable castes and tribes, as well (3)______ to more than a dozen major and (4)______ of minor linguistic groups from (5)______ language families unrelated to one another.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

India remains one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. (1)______ from its many religions and sects, India (2)______ home to innumerable castes and tribes, as well (3)______ to more than a dozen major and (4)______ of minor linguistic groups from (5)______ language families unrelated to one another.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

India remains one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. (1)______ from its many religions and sects, India (2)______ home to innumerable castes and tribes, as well (3)______ to more than a dozen major and (4)______ of minor linguistic groups from (5)______ language families unrelated to one another.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
(1) _________ areas are also known as the ’countryside’ or a ‘village’ in India. It has a very low population (2) _________. In rural areas, agriculture is the chief source of livelihood along with fishing, cottage (3) ___________, pottery etc. The (4) ___________ to discover the real rural India still continues in great earnest. Almost (5) ___________ economic agency today has a definition of rural India.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Human beings have three basic needs: food, shelter, and (1)______. All of these requirements can be met satisfactorily only if an individual has money, and for earning this money, the individual must be employed, i. e., have a/an (2)______ profession. (3)______, there are a lot of people throughout the globe who have been unable to obtain a job. As a direct (4)______, they have a/an (5)______ amount of income, and unemployment is the term used to describe this condition of joblessness.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Trust is (1) _________ confidence, faith and hope in someone or something. There are many ways to show trust. If you want to be trusted, just be (2)_________. Trust takes years to build, seconds to (3) ________ and forever to repair. Trust is like a mirror you can fix if (4) _______ but still see the cracks in that reflection. Whether it is a friendship or a relationship, all (5)________ are based on trust.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Human beings have three basic needs: food, shelter, and (1)______. All of these requirements can be met satisfactorily only if an individual has money, and for earning this money, the individual must be employed, i. e., have a/an (2)______ profession. (3)______, there are a lot of people throughout the globe who have been unable to obtain a job. As a direct (4)______, they have a/an (5)______ amount of income, and unemployment is the term used to describe this condition of joblessness.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Human beings have three basic needs: food, shelter, and (1)______. All of these requirements can be met satisfactorily only if an individual has money, and for earning this money, the individual must be employed, i. e., have a/an (2)______ profession. (3)______, there are a lot of people throughout the globe who have been unable to obtain a job. As a direct (4)______, they have a/an (5)______ amount of income, and unemployment is the term used to describe this condition of joblessness.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Trust is (1) _________ confidence, faith and hope in someone or something. There are many ways to show trust. If you want to be trusted, just be (2)_________. Trust takes years to build, seconds to (3) ________ and forever to repair. Trust is like a mirror you can fix if (4) _______ but still see the cracks in that reflection. Whether it is a friendship or a relationship, all (5)________ are based on trust.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
(1) _________ areas are also known as the ’countryside’ or a ‘village’ in India. It has a very low population (2) _________. In rural areas, agriculture is the chief source of livelihood along with fishing, cottage (3) ___________, pottery etc. The (4) ___________ to discover the real rural India still continues in great earnest. Almost (5) ___________ economic agency today has a definition of rural India.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Human beings have three basic needs: food, shelter, and (1)______. All of these requirements can be met satisfactorily only if an individual has money, and for earning this money, the individual must be employed, i. e., have a/an (2)______ profession. (3)______, there are a lot of people throughout the globe who have been unable to obtain a job. As a direct (4)______, they have a/an (5)______ amount of income, and unemployment is the term used to describe this condition of joblessness.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Trust is (1) _________ confidence, faith and hope in someone or something. There are many ways to show trust. If you want to be trusted, just be (2)_________. Trust takes years to build, seconds to (3) ________ and forever to repair. Trust is like a mirror you can fix if (4) _______ but still see the cracks in that reflection. Whether it is a friendship or a relationship, all (5)________ are based on trust.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
(1) _________ areas are also known as the ’countryside’ or a ‘village’ in India. It has a very low population (2) _________. In rural areas, agriculture is the chief source of livelihood along with fishing, cottage (3) ___________, pottery etc. The (4) ___________ to discover the real rural India still continues in great earnest. Almost (5) ___________ economic agency today has a definition of rural India.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Trust is (1) _________ confidence, faith and hope in someone or something. There are many ways to show trust. If you want to be trusted, just be (2)_________. Trust takes years to build, seconds to (3) ________ and forever to repair. Trust is like a mirror you can fix if (4) _______ but still see the cracks in that reflection. Whether it is a friendship or a relationship, all (5)________ are based on trust.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Human beings have three basic needs: food, shelter, and (1)______. All of these requirements can be met satisfactorily only if an individual has money, and for earning this money, the individual must be employed, i. e., have a/an (2)______ profession. (3)______, there are a lot of people throughout the globe who have been unable to obtain a job. As a direct (4)______, they have a/an (5)______ amount of income, and unemployment is the term used to describe this condition of joblessness.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
(1) _________ areas are also known as the ’countryside’ or a ‘village’ in India. It has a very low population (2) _________. In rural areas, agriculture is the chief source of livelihood along with fishing, cottage (3) ___________, pottery etc. The (4) ___________ to discover the real rural India still continues in great earnest. Almost (5) ___________ economic agency today has a definition of rural India.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Trust is (1) _________ confidence, faith and hope in someone or something. There are many ways to show trust. If you want to be trusted, just be (2)_________. Trust takes years to build, seconds to (3) ________ and forever to repair. Trust is like a mirror you can fix if (4) _______ but still see the cracks in that reflection. Whether it is a friendship or a relationship, all (5)________ are based on trust.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
(1) _________ areas are also known as the ’countryside’ or a ‘village’ in India. It has a very low population (2) _________. In rural areas, agriculture is the chief source of livelihood along with fishing, cottage (3) ___________, pottery etc. The (4) ___________ to discover the real rural India still continues in great earnest. Almost (5) ___________ economic agency today has a definition of rural India.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The feeling of affection comes only if trust and respect are (1)________. Without trust and respect, you feel that the other is (2)________ to make you unhappy and/or does not wish well for you and hence you can never feel attraction for him/her. You always see each other as being in (3)________. And that is why today in the family, you find that people have been living together for years and years and still don’t feel (4)________ to each other, because that basic trust and respect are missing. Affection comes when we (5)_______ that two or more persons want to make each other happy. Then for the first time, we feel that we are related to the other person. This feeling is called affection.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

A beautiful spectacle for anyone to (1)_________ would be the crowds that throng to see the Indian cricket team playing, whether it be in India or in other parts of the globe. This (2)__________ is the occasion where the spirit of oneness is all pervasive. India with all its diversity (3)_________ be seen either rejoicing or moaning depending on the sway of the game (4)__________ watched. Unity in diversity is (5)_________ in all its glory.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

A beautiful spectacle for anyone to (1)_________ would be the crowds that throng to see the Indian cricket team playing, whether it be in India or in other parts of the globe. This (2)__________ is the occasion where the spirit of oneness is all pervasive. India with all its diversity (3)_________ be seen either rejoicing or moaning depending on the sway of the game (4)__________ watched. Unity in diversity is (5)_________ in all its glory.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Not a year passes without a controversy over the national sports awards. The debate that (1)__________ every year following the announcement of the (2)__________ often leads to accusations of bias, regionalism and manipulations. (3)___________ to the Sports Minister and Chief Ministers and (4)___________by the politicians have all become part of the (5)_____________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Syam and John were (1) ________ friends. They were born in the same village and completed their schooling in the same institute. They were very good (2) _________ studies. They received their graduation and post-graduation from the same university. They were fortunate enough to continue their friendship as they had an opportunity in the form of getting jobs in the same company. They were supporting each other sharing each other’s knowledge. Soon, they (3) ________ to the top administration positions. Though busy in both personal and professional life, they managed to continue their friendship. Syam got a very rare opportunity from an opponent organisation and made a decision to leave the present organisation. John (4) _________ to the top position here. Now, professionally, they were opponents. Still, they continued their friendship and continued being loyal to the organisation where they were working. Though the friendship between these two persons was not good from the point of view of the management of the companies, as the management was not ready to lose such highly skillful and (5) __________ persons, and they were loyal, they let the friendship continue. Their friendship continued without any obstacles.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

A beautiful spectacle for anyone to (1)_________ would be the crowds that throng to see the Indian cricket team playing, whether it be in India or in other parts of the globe. This (2)__________ is the occasion where the spirit of oneness is all pervasive. India with all its diversity (3)_________ be seen either rejoicing or moaning depending on the sway of the game (4)__________ watched. Unity in diversity is (5)_________ in all its glory.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Syam and John were (1) ________ friends. They were born in the same village and completed their schooling in the same institute. They were very good (2) _________ studies. They received their graduation and post-graduation from the same university. They were fortunate enough to continue their friendship as they had an opportunity in the form of getting jobs in the same company. They were supporting each other sharing each other’s knowledge. Soon, they (3) ________ to the top administration positions. Though busy in both personal and professional life, they managed to continue their friendship. Syam got a very rare opportunity from an opponent organisation and made a decision to leave the present organisation. John (4) _________ to the top position here. Now, professionally, they were opponents. Still, they continued their friendship and continued being loyal to the organisation where they were working. Though the friendship between these two persons was not good from the point of view of the management of the companies, as the management was not ready to lose such highly skillful and (5) __________ persons, and they were loyal, they let the friendship continue. Their friendship continued without any obstacles.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
It’s no less than a pilgrimage for those who come to our shores for medical treatments. Medical tourism in India is on an upswing, with about 5,00,000 foreign patients travelling to India for medical care. The (1) ________ worth of the industry is estimated at ₹1,000 crores, with a growth potential of 100 per cent every year. The industry is poised to bring in as much as ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 crores by 2012.
Many factors contribute to the expansion of this sector, one of them being the (2) _______ facilities. ‘‘Only when we go to different countries do we realise how much better off we are in terms of infrastructure and quality. The country has the resources to be on the global map for medical tourism as it has a combination of all the right ingredients,’’ says Dr. Rajendra Prasad, senior consultancy neurosurgery.
India is also renowned for its talent pool and the doctors are known for their (3) _______ and knowledge. Cutting edge medical technologies and drugs available are on a par with the developed world. The cost factor is another big reason for the popularity of India as the medical destination, the difference being as much as 10 or 20 times.
The culture of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ extends into medical tourism, with quality facilities being offered by hospitals to international patients. Super speciality hospitals are successfully providing unparalleled medical treatment to patients, resulting in (4) _______ outcomes, very low risk of infections and excellent post surgery care. The whole experience can be simply termed as ‘value for money’.
Medical tourism is (5) _________ a fast-growing sector. It is felt that the government is not doing enough to promote this sector. The Ministry of Tourism should pitch in a big way with more financial support to stakeholders and better infrastructure facilities. More liberal loans, tax benefits and incentives to medical service providers will go a long way in giving a boost to this industry. Promoting medical tourism would mean more employment opportunities for our people, more goodwill for the country and more dollars for the government treasury.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The feeling of affection comes only if trust and respect are (1)________. Without trust and respect, you feel that the other is (2)________ to make you unhappy and/or does not wish well for you and hence you can never feel attraction for him/her. You always see each other as being in (3)________. And that is why today in the family, you find that people have been living together for years and years and still don’t feel (4)________ to each other, because that basic trust and respect are missing. Affection comes when we (5)_______ that two or more persons want to make each other happy. Then for the first time, we feel that we are related to the other person. This feeling is called affection.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
It’s no less than a pilgrimage for those who come to our shores for medical treatments. Medical tourism in India is on an upswing, with about 5,00,000 foreign patients travelling to India for medical care. The (1) ________ worth of the industry is estimated at ₹1,000 crores, with a growth potential of 100 per cent every year. The industry is poised to bring in as much as ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 crores by 2012.
Many factors contribute to the expansion of this sector, one of them being the (2) _______ facilities. ‘‘Only when we go to different countries do we realise how much better off we are in terms of infrastructure and quality. The country has the resources to be on the global map for medical tourism as it has a combination of all the right ingredients,’’ says Dr. Rajendra Prasad, senior consultancy neurosurgery.
India is also renowned for its talent pool and the doctors are known for their (3) _______ and knowledge. Cutting edge medical technologies and drugs available are on a par with the developed world. The cost factor is another big reason for the popularity of India as the medical destination, the difference being as much as 10 or 20 times.
The culture of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ extends into medical tourism, with quality facilities being offered by hospitals to international patients. Super speciality hospitals are successfully providing unparalleled medical treatment to patients, resulting in (4) _______ outcomes, very low risk of infections and excellent post surgery care. The whole experience can be simply termed as ‘value for money’.
Medical tourism is (5) _________ a fast-growing sector. It is felt that the government is not doing enough to promote this sector. The Ministry of Tourism should pitch in a big way with more financial support to stakeholders and better infrastructure facilities. More liberal loans, tax benefits and incentives to medical service providers will go a long way in giving a boost to this industry. Promoting medical tourism would mean more employment opportunities for our people, more goodwill for the country and more dollars for the government treasury.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Not a year passes without a controversy over the national sports awards. The debate that (1)__________ every year following the announcement of the (2)__________ often leads to accusations of bias, regionalism and manipulations. (3)___________ to the Sports Minister and Chief Ministers and (4)___________by the politicians have all become part of the (5)_____________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Each one of us is naturally a (1) _______ of a family that includes father, mother, brothers and sisters. Then there are other (2) _______ such as grand-parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces etc. These relationships are a reality of our life for each one of us. Then we also have friends and colleagues (3) ______ whom we frequently interact. We have teachers (4) _______ enable us to learn and understand various things in life. We have recognised and identified these individuals, that we feel, understand us, have (5) _______ interests or tastes and we have an affinity for them.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The feeling of affection comes only if trust and respect are (1)________. Without trust and respect, you feel that the other is (2)________ to make you unhappy and/or does not wish well for you and hence you can never feel attraction for him/her. You always see each other as being in (3)________. And that is why today in the family, you find that people have been living together for years and years and still don’t feel (4)________ to each other, because that basic trust and respect are missing. Affection comes when we (5)_______ that two or more persons want to make each other happy. Then for the first time, we feel that we are related to the other person. This feeling is called affection.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

A beautiful spectacle for anyone to (1)_________ would be the crowds that throng to see the Indian cricket team playing, whether it be in India or in other parts of the globe. This (2)__________ is the occasion where the spirit of oneness is all pervasive. India with all its diversity (3)_________ be seen either rejoicing or moaning depending on the sway of the game (4)__________ watched. Unity in diversity is (5)_________ in all its glory.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The set of relationships between people, (1) __________ their social position and roles, is referred to as society or human society. The people of a region, country, or even the (2) _________ world are referred to as a society. A society, as used in the sense of an organisation, is a group of people bound together by functional (3) _________, and may include qualities such as national or cultural identity, social solidarity, language or hierarchical organisation. Patterns of relationships between individuals who (4) __________ a common culture and institutions define human societies. A society, like other organisations or groups, permits its members to fulfil wants or wishes that they could not (5) _________ on their own.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Not a year passes without a controversy over the national sports awards. The debate that (1)__________ every year following the announcement of the (2)__________ often leads to accusations of bias, regionalism and manipulations. (3)___________ to the Sports Minister and Chief Ministers and (4)___________by the politicians have all become part of the (5)_____________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The set of relationships between people, (1) __________ their social position and roles, is referred to as society or human society. The people of a region, country, or even the (2) _________ world are referred to as a society. A society, as used in the sense of an organisation, is a group of people bound together by functional (3) _________, and may include qualities such as national or cultural identity, social solidarity, language or hierarchical organisation. Patterns of relationships between individuals who (4) __________ a common culture and institutions define human societies. A society, like other organisations or groups, permits its members to fulfil wants or wishes that they could not (5) _________ on their own.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
It’s no less than a pilgrimage for those who come to our shores for medical treatments. Medical tourism in India is on an upswing, with about 5,00,000 foreign patients travelling to India for medical care. The (1) ________ worth of the industry is estimated at ₹1,000 crores, with a growth potential of 100 per cent every year. The industry is poised to bring in as much as ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 crores by 2012.
Many factors contribute to the expansion of this sector, one of them being the (2) _______ facilities. ‘‘Only when we go to different countries do we realise how much better off we are in terms of infrastructure and quality. The country has the resources to be on the global map for medical tourism as it has a combination of all the right ingredients,’’ says Dr. Rajendra Prasad, senior consultancy neurosurgery.
India is also renowned for its talent pool and the doctors are known for their (3) _______ and knowledge. Cutting edge medical technologies and drugs available are on a par with the developed world. The cost factor is another big reason for the popularity of India as the medical destination, the difference being as much as 10 or 20 times.
The culture of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ extends into medical tourism, with quality facilities being offered by hospitals to international patients. Super speciality hospitals are successfully providing unparalleled medical treatment to patients, resulting in (4) _______ outcomes, very low risk of infections and excellent post surgery care. The whole experience can be simply termed as ‘value for money’.
Medical tourism is (5) _________ a fast-growing sector. It is felt that the government is not doing enough to promote this sector. The Ministry of Tourism should pitch in a big way with more financial support to stakeholders and better infrastructure facilities. More liberal loans, tax benefits and incentives to medical service providers will go a long way in giving a boost to this industry. Promoting medical tourism would mean more employment opportunities for our people, more goodwill for the country and more dollars for the government treasury.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Not a year passes without a controversy over the national sports awards. The debate that (1)__________ every year following the announcement of the (2)__________ often leads to accusations of bias, regionalism and manipulations. (3)___________ to the Sports Minister and Chief Ministers and (4)___________by the politicians have all become part of the (5)_____________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The set of relationships between people, (1) __________ their social position and roles, is referred to as society or human society. The people of a region, country, or even the (2) _________ world are referred to as a society. A society, as used in the sense of an organisation, is a group of people bound together by functional (3) _________, and may include qualities such as national or cultural identity, social solidarity, language or hierarchical organisation. Patterns of relationships between individuals who (4) __________ a common culture and institutions define human societies. A society, like other organisations or groups, permits its members to fulfil wants or wishes that they could not (5) _________ on their own.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Not a year passes without a controversy over the national sports awards. The debate that (1)__________ every year following the announcement of the (2)__________ often leads to accusations of bias, regionalism and manipulations. (3)___________ to the Sports Minister and Chief Ministers and (4)___________by the politicians have all become part of the (5)_____________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Each one of us is naturally a (1) _______ of a family that includes father, mother, brothers and sisters. Then there are other (2) _______ such as grand-parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces etc. These relationships are a reality of our life for each one of us. Then we also have friends and colleagues (3) ______ whom we frequently interact. We have teachers (4) _______ enable us to learn and understand various things in life. We have recognised and identified these individuals, that we feel, understand us, have (5) _______ interests or tastes and we have an affinity for them.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The feeling of affection comes only if trust and respect are (1)________. Without trust and respect, you feel that the other is (2)________ to make you unhappy and/or does not wish well for you and hence you can never feel attraction for him/her. You always see each other as being in (3)________. And that is why today in the family, you find that people have been living together for years and years and still don’t feel (4)________ to each other, because that basic trust and respect are missing. Affection comes when we (5)_______ that two or more persons want to make each other happy. Then for the first time, we feel that we are related to the other person. This feeling is called affection.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The feeling of affection comes only if trust and respect are (1)________. Without trust and respect, you feel that the other is (2)________ to make you unhappy and/or does not wish well for you and hence you can never feel attraction for him/her. You always see each other as being in (3)________. And that is why today in the family, you find that people have been living together for years and years and still don’t feel (4)________ to each other, because that basic trust and respect are missing. Affection comes when we (5)_______ that two or more persons want to make each other happy. Then for the first time, we feel that we are related to the other person. This feeling is called affection.

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It’s no less than a pilgrimage for those who come to our shores for medical treatments. Medical tourism in India is on an upswing, with about 5,00,000 foreign patients travelling to India for medical care. The (1) ________ worth of the industry is estimated at ₹1,000 crores, with a growth potential of 100 per cent every year. The industry is poised to bring in as much as ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 crores by 2012.
Many factors contribute to the expansion of this sector, one of them being the (2) _______ facilities. ‘‘Only when we go to different countries do we realise how much better off we are in terms of infrastructure and quality. The country has the resources to be on the global map for medical tourism as it has a combination of all the right ingredients,’’ says Dr. Rajendra Prasad, senior consultancy neurosurgery.
India is also renowned for its talent pool and the doctors are known for their (3) _______ and knowledge. Cutting edge medical technologies and drugs available are on a par with the developed world. The cost factor is another big reason for the popularity of India as the medical destination, the difference being as much as 10 or 20 times.
The culture of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ extends into medical tourism, with quality facilities being offered by hospitals to international patients. Super speciality hospitals are successfully providing unparalleled medical treatment to patients, resulting in (4) _______ outcomes, very low risk of infections and excellent post surgery care. The whole experience can be simply termed as ‘value for money’.
Medical tourism is (5) _________ a fast-growing sector. It is felt that the government is not doing enough to promote this sector. The Ministry of Tourism should pitch in a big way with more financial support to stakeholders and better infrastructure facilities. More liberal loans, tax benefits and incentives to medical service providers will go a long way in giving a boost to this industry. Promoting medical tourism would mean more employment opportunities for our people, more goodwill for the country and more dollars for the government treasury.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The set of relationships between people, (1) __________ their social position and roles, is referred to as society or human society. The people of a region, country, or even the (2) _________ world are referred to as a society. A society, as used in the sense of an organisation, is a group of people bound together by functional (3) _________, and may include qualities such as national or cultural identity, social solidarity, language or hierarchical organisation. Patterns of relationships between individuals who (4) __________ a common culture and institutions define human societies. A society, like other organisations or groups, permits its members to fulfil wants or wishes that they could not (5) _________ on their own.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Syam and John were (1) ________ friends. They were born in the same village and completed their schooling in the same institute. They were very good (2) _________ studies. They received their graduation and post-graduation from the same university. They were fortunate enough to continue their friendship as they had an opportunity in the form of getting jobs in the same company. They were supporting each other sharing each other’s knowledge. Soon, they (3) ________ to the top administration positions. Though busy in both personal and professional life, they managed to continue their friendship. Syam got a very rare opportunity from an opponent organisation and made a decision to leave the present organisation. John (4) _________ to the top position here. Now, professionally, they were opponents. Still, they continued their friendship and continued being loyal to the organisation where they were working. Though the friendship between these two persons was not good from the point of view of the management of the companies, as the management was not ready to lose such highly skillful and (5) __________ persons, and they were loyal, they let the friendship continue. Their friendship continued without any obstacles.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Each one of us is naturally a (1) _______ of a family that includes father, mother, brothers and sisters. Then there are other (2) _______ such as grand-parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces etc. These relationships are a reality of our life for each one of us. Then we also have friends and colleagues (3) ______ whom we frequently interact. We have teachers (4) _______ enable us to learn and understand various things in life. We have recognised and identified these individuals, that we feel, understand us, have (5) _______ interests or tastes and we have an affinity for them.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Syam and John were (1) ________ friends. They were born in the same village and completed their schooling in the same institute. They were very good (2) _________ studies. They received their graduation and post-graduation from the same university. They were fortunate enough to continue their friendship as they had an opportunity in the form of getting jobs in the same company. They were supporting each other sharing each other’s knowledge. Soon, they (3) ________ to the top administration positions. Though busy in both personal and professional life, they managed to continue their friendship. Syam got a very rare opportunity from an opponent organisation and made a decision to leave the present organisation. John (4) _________ to the top position here. Now, professionally, they were opponents. Still, they continued their friendship and continued being loyal to the organisation where they were working. Though the friendship between these two persons was not good from the point of view of the management of the companies, as the management was not ready to lose such highly skillful and (5) __________ persons, and they were loyal, they let the friendship continue. Their friendship continued without any obstacles.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.