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

Children are the future of any country and a country that does not take care of this (1)_________ resource suffers later. A successful nation is that which makes its youth strong enough to lift this (2)_________ responsibility on their shoulders. (3)_________ , this is not the case in our country. Education, which is a necessity, is still a (4)__________ here. Poor people (5) _________ to send their children to school.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (Selection Post Matriculation Level)

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

Children are the future of any country and a country that does not take care of this (1)_________ resource suffers later. A successful nation is that which makes its youth strong enough to lift this (2)_________ responsibility on their shoulders. (3)_________ , this is not the case in our country. Education, which is a necessity, is still a (4)__________ here. Poor people (5) _________ to send their children to school.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (Selection Post Matriculation Level)

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

Children are the future of any country and a country that does not take care of this (1)_________ resource suffers later. A successful nation is that which makes its youth strong enough to lift this (2)_________ responsibility on their shoulders. (3)_________ , this is not the case in our country. Education, which is a necessity, is still a (4)__________ here. Poor people (5) _________ to send their children to school.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (Selection Post Matriculation Level)

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

Countries should act to establish mechanisms (1) ______ women’s equal participation and equitable representation at all levels of the political process and public life in each community and society and enabling women to articulate their concerns and needs. Government and organisations should try (2) _______ all practices that discriminate (3) ________ women; assisting women to establish and realise their rights, including those that relate to reproductive and sexual health. Adopting appropriate measures to improve women’s ability to earn income beyond traditional occupations, achieve economic self-reliance and ensure women’s equal access to the labour market and social security systems IS NECESSARY...
Also, violence and safety is a major (4) ________ to women in society. Domestic violence, rapes, etc are alarmingly increasing day by day. More so, because women are afraid to speak up. Similarly, the women who do the same work get paid less than their male counterparts. It is (5) ________ unfair and sexist to pay someone less for the same work because of their gender. Thus, we see how women’s empowerment is the need of the hour.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

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

Countries should act to establish mechanisms (1) ______ women’s equal participation and equitable representation at all levels of the political process and public life in each community and society and enabling women to articulate their concerns and needs. Government and organisations should try (2) _______ all practices that discriminate (3) ________ women; assisting women to establish and realise their rights, including those that relate to reproductive and sexual health. Adopting appropriate measures to improve women’s ability to earn income beyond traditional occupations, achieve economic self-reliance and ensure women’s equal access to the labour market and social security systems IS NECESSARY...
Also, violence and safety is a major (4) ________ to women in society. Domestic violence, rapes, etc are alarmingly increasing day by day. More so, because women are afraid to speak up. Similarly, the women who do the same work get paid less than their male counterparts. It is (5) ________ unfair and sexist to pay someone less for the same work because of their gender. Thus, we see how women’s empowerment is the need of the hour.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

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

Countries should act to establish mechanisms (1) ______ women’s equal participation and equitable representation at all levels of the political process and public life in each community and society and enabling women to articulate their concerns and needs. Government and organisations should try (2) _______ all practices that discriminate (3) ________ women; assisting women to establish and realise their rights, including those that relate to reproductive and sexual health. Adopting appropriate measures to improve women’s ability to earn income beyond traditional occupations, achieve economic self-reliance and ensure women’s equal access to the labour market and social security systems IS NECESSARY...
Also, violence and safety is a major (4) ________ to women in society. Domestic violence, rapes, etc are alarmingly increasing day by day. More so, because women are afraid to speak up. Similarly, the women who do the same work get paid less than their male counterparts. It is (5) ________ unfair and sexist to pay someone less for the same work because of their gender. Thus, we see how women’s empowerment is the need of the hour.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

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.
In terms of education, children must receive proper care, (1)______ and schooling. By (2)______ child marriage, the best possible future of children can be (3)______. When there is an economic crisis, many programmes must be held so that they can (4)______ how to fight for themselves (5)______ and efficiently.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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.
In terms of education, children must receive proper care, (1)______ and schooling. By (2)______ child marriage, the best possible future of children can be (3)______. When there is an economic crisis, many programmes must be held so that they can (4)______ how to fight for themselves (5)______ and efficiently.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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.
In terms of education, children must receive proper care, (1)______ and schooling. By (2)______ child marriage, the best possible future of children can be (3)______. When there is an economic crisis, many programmes must be held so that they can (4)______ how to fight for themselves (5)______ and efficiently.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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.
In terms of education, children must receive proper care, (1)______ and schooling. By (2)______ child marriage, the best possible future of children can be (3)______. When there is an economic crisis, many programmes must be held so that they can (4)______ how to fight for themselves (5)______ and efficiently.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3.

(CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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.
In terms of education, children must receive proper care, (1)______ and schooling. By (2)______ child marriage, the best possible future of children can be (3)______. When there is an economic crisis, many programmes must be held so that they can (4)______ how to fight for themselves (5)______ and efficiently.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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.
There are (1)______ ways to empower women. Individual people and the administration must work (2)______ to make this a (3)______. Girl's education must be made mandatory so that they do not become (4)______, uneducated, and unable to support themselves. Women must be (5)______ equal rights and opportunities in all fields, regardless of their gender.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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.
There are (1)______ ways to empower women. Individual people and the administration must work (2)______ to make this a (3)______. Girl's education must be made mandatory so that they do not become (4)______, uneducated, and unable to support themselves. Women must be (5)______ equal rights and opportunities in all fields, regardless of their gender.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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.
There are (1)______ ways to empower women. Individual people and the administration must work (2)______ to make this a (3)______. Girl's education must be made mandatory so that they do not become (4)______, uneducated, and unable to support themselves. Women must be (5)______ equal rights and opportunities in all fields, regardless of their gender.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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.
There are (1)______ ways to empower women. Individual people and the administration must work (2)______ to make this a (3)______. Girl's education must be made mandatory so that they do not become (4)______, uneducated, and unable to support themselves. Women must be (5)______ equal rights and opportunities in all fields, regardless of their gender.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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.
There are (1)______ ways to empower women. Individual people and the administration must work (2)______ to make this a (3)______. Girl's education must be made mandatory so that they do not become (4)______, uneducated, and unable to support themselves. Women must be (5)______ equal rights and opportunities in all fields, regardless of their gender.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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 most urgent areas of attention and immediate action are nutrition, health and education of children, whose well-being (1)__________ the health of the society and caring outlook of the polity. Since the causes of malnutrition of children are many, like exploding population, (2)__________ against the female child, weak and suffering mothers, the remedy calls for ‘care of the mother and care by mother’,(3)__________, an effective control over population explosion. Ignorance on what food should be taken is another (4)__________ factor that results in malnutrition among women and children. The implementation of various schemes to fight the (5)__________ of malnutrition and undernourishment of children requires planning, co-ordination and monitoring by high-powered bodies right down to the village level.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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 most urgent areas of attention and immediate action are nutrition, health and education of children, whose well-being (1)__________ the health of the society and caring outlook of the polity. Since the causes of malnutrition of children are many, like exploding population, (2)__________ against the female child, weak and suffering mothers, the remedy calls for ‘care of the mother and care by mother’,(3)__________, an effective control over population explosion. Ignorance on what food should be taken is another (4)__________ factor that results in malnutrition among women and children. The implementation of various schemes to fight the (5)__________ of malnutrition and undernourishment of children requires planning, co-ordination and monitoring by high-powered bodies right down to the village level.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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 most urgent areas of attention and immediate action are nutrition, health and education of children, whose well-being (1)__________ the health of the society and caring outlook of the polity. Since the causes of malnutrition of children are many, like exploding population, (2)__________ against the female child, weak and suffering mothers, the remedy calls for ‘care of the mother and care by mother’,(3)__________, an effective control over population explosion. Ignorance on what food should be taken is another (4)__________ factor that results in malnutrition among women and children. The implementation of various schemes to fight the (5)__________ of malnutrition and undernourishment of children requires planning, co-ordination and monitoring by high-powered bodies right down to the village level.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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 most urgent areas of attention and immediate action are nutrition, health and education of children, whose well-being (1)__________ the health of the society and caring outlook of the polity. Since the causes of malnutrition of children are many, like exploding population, (2)__________ against the female child, weak and suffering mothers, the remedy calls for ‘care of the mother and care by mother’,(3)__________, an effective control over population explosion. Ignorance on what food should be taken is another (4)__________ factor that results in malnutrition among women and children. The implementation of various schemes to fight the (5)__________ of malnutrition and undernourishment of children requires planning, co-ordination and monitoring by high-powered bodies right down to the village level.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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 most urgent areas of attention and immediate action are nutrition, health and education of children, whose well-being (1)__________ the health of the society and caring outlook of the polity. Since the causes of malnutrition of children are many, like exploding population, (2)__________ against the female child, weak and suffering mothers, the remedy calls for ‘care of the mother and care by mother’,(3)__________, an effective control over population explosion. Ignorance on what food should be taken is another (4)__________ factor that results in malnutrition among women and children. The implementation of various schemes to fight the (5)__________ of malnutrition and undernourishment of children requires planning, co-ordination and monitoring by high-powered bodies right down to the village level.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Dilya-eje, a secondary school teacher in the border village of Samarkandek, Kyrgyzstan, often visits the houses of her neighbourhood to record the children who should attend school the next year. She always indicates the status of their parents in her notebook. More than half of the parents are labelled as migrants.
When men migrate, women take on the usual male roles: today most agricultural labour in the villages is done by women. But in Kyrgyzstan there are also a high number of women migrants. In 2016, women accounted for about 40% of total Kyrgyz labour migrants to Russia. Some are divorced or married women and some are very young girls who begin to earn money just after graduating from high school. Women migrating to Russia are usually employed in the service sector.
Because of these trends, traditional notions of femininity and masculinity are now often in conflict. Despite the fact that these women are sometimes the main source of income in their families, they have to face misogynistic behaviour – and violence.What is the tone of the speaker? (Selection Post Matriculation level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Hunger is an emotive word. Most of us reading this are fortunate to have enough to eat. We find the idea that the other people live in hunger deeply unsettling. Hence, it is also unsettling that the well-publicised 2022 Global Hunger Index has ranked India at 107 out of 121 countries. It has ranked India behind North Korea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Rwanda, Nigeria and Congo. This doesn’t seem to make much sense. But people don’t really like digging through the actual reports and methodology. They read the headline and comment on that and move on.
The GHI report is jointly released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, non-government organisations from Ireland and Germany, respectively. Both are good organisations with long and reputed track records. The report is a 60-page beautiful PDF document, with its heart in the right place. The formatting and language are perfect. It has beautiful pictures, such as of African farm women holding vegetables.
At the same time, its rankings are highly questionable. Four criteria are used to determine the final index: prevalence of undernourishment, child stunting rate, child wasting rate, and child mortality. Thus, three of the four criteria are related to children. Child stunting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference height for a 5-year-old. Child wasting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference weight for a 5-year-old. The argument is that if our children are not tall enough or do not weigh enough, it is an indicator of national hunger. It is in these parameters that India scored poorly, hence the slippage in rank.
The GHI report takes India’s data from our own National Family Health Survey 2019-21. This in turn is prepared by the health and family welfare ministry, by surveying a sizable sample of over 61 lakh households. In this 700-plus page survey report also, there is data for India’s child stunting and child wasting rates. It says 36% of Indian kids are stunted and 19% of the children are wasted. These are some of the highest values in the world. Plug these into the GHI criteria spreadsheet, India ranks low, behind even North Korea. We are a starving nation!



In which country is the organisation Welthungerhilfe based? (Selection Post Higher Secondary level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Dilya-eje, a secondary school teacher in the border village of Samarkandek, Kyrgyzstan, often visits the houses of her neighbourhood to record the children who should attend school the next year. She always indicates the status of their parents in her notebook. More than half of the parents are labelled as migrants.
When men migrate, women take on the usual male roles: today most agricultural labour in the villages is done by women. But in Kyrgyzstan there are also a high number of women migrants. In 2016, women accounted for about 40% of total Kyrgyz labour migrants to Russia. Some are divorced or married women and some are very young girls who begin to earn money just after graduating from high school. Women migrating to Russia are usually employed in the service sector.
Because of these trends, traditional notions of femininity and masculinity are now often in conflict. Despite the fact that these women are sometimes the main source of income in their families, they have to face misogynistic behaviour – and violence.Identify the most suitable title for the passage. (Selection Post Matriculation level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Dilya-eje, a secondary school teacher in the border village of Samarkandek, Kyrgyzstan, often visits the houses of her neighbourhood to record the children who should attend school the next year. She always indicates the status of their parents in her notebook. More than half of the parents are labelled as migrants.
When men migrate, women take on the usual male roles: today most agricultural labour in the villages is done by women. But in Kyrgyzstan there are also a high number of women migrants. In 2016, women accounted for about 40% of total Kyrgyz labour migrants to Russia. Some are divorced or married women and some are very young girls who begin to earn money just after graduating from high school. Women migrating to Russia are usually employed in the service sector.
Because of these trends, traditional notions of femininity and masculinity are now often in conflict. Despite the fact that these women are sometimes the main source of income in their families, they have to face misogynistic behaviour – and violence.Select the most suitable word from the passage which means ‘contempt against women’. (Selection Post Matriculation level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Dilya-eje, a secondary school teacher in the border village of Samarkandek, Kyrgyzstan, often visits the houses of her neighbourhood to record the children who should attend school the next year. She always indicates the status of their parents in her notebook. More than half of the parents are labelled as migrants.
When men migrate, women take on the usual male roles: today most agricultural labour in the villages is done by women. But in Kyrgyzstan there are also a high number of women migrants. In 2016, women accounted for about 40% of total Kyrgyz labour migrants to Russia. Some are divorced or married women and some are very young girls who begin to earn money just after graduating from high school. Women migrating to Russia are usually employed in the service sector.
Because of these trends, traditional notions of femininity and masculinity are now often in conflict. Despite the fact that these women are sometimes the main source of income in their families, they have to face misogynistic behaviour – and violence.What does the passage actually mean when it says that the women do agricultural labour? (Selection Post Matriculation level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Hunger is an emotive word. Most of us reading this are fortunate to have enough to eat. We find the idea that the other people live in hunger deeply unsettling. Hence, it is also unsettling that the well-publicised 2022 Global Hunger Index has ranked India at 107 out of 121 countries. It has ranked India behind North Korea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Rwanda, Nigeria and Congo. This doesn’t seem to make much sense. But people don’t really like digging through the actual reports and methodology. They read the headline and comment on that and move on.
The GHI report is jointly released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, non-government organisations from Ireland and Germany, respectively. Both are good organisations with long and reputed track records. The report is a 60-page beautiful PDF document, with its heart in the right place. The formatting and language are perfect. It has beautiful pictures, such as of African farm women holding vegetables.
At the same time, its rankings are highly questionable. Four criteria are used to determine the final index: prevalence of undernourishment, child stunting rate, child wasting rate, and child mortality. Thus, three of the four criteria are related to children. Child stunting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference height for a 5-year-old. Child wasting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference weight for a 5-year-old. The argument is that if our children are not tall enough or do not weigh enough, it is an indicator of national hunger. It is in these parameters that India scored poorly, hence the slippage in rank.
The GHI report takes India’s data from our own National Family Health Survey 2019-21. This in turn is prepared by the health and family welfare ministry, by surveying a sizable sample of over 61 lakh households. In this 700-plus page survey report also, there is data for India’s child stunting and child wasting rates. It says 36% of Indian kids are stunted and 19% of the children are wasted. These are some of the highest values in the world. Plug these into the GHI criteria spreadsheet, India ranks low, behind even North Korea. We are a starving nation!



Select the correct summary of the given passage. (Selection Post Higher Secondary level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Hunger is an emotive word. Most of us reading this are fortunate to have enough to eat. We find the idea that the other people live in hunger deeply unsettling. Hence, it is also unsettling that the well-publicised 2022 Global Hunger Index has ranked India at 107 out of 121 countries. It has ranked India behind North Korea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Rwanda, Nigeria and Congo. This doesn’t seem to make much sense. But people don’t really like digging through the actual reports and methodology. They read the headline and comment on that and move on.
The GHI report is jointly released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, non-government organisations from Ireland and Germany, respectively. Both are good organisations with long and reputed track records. The report is a 60-page beautiful PDF document, with its heart in the right place. The formatting and language are perfect. It has beautiful pictures, such as of African farm women holding vegetables.
At the same time, its rankings are highly questionable. Four criteria are used to determine the final index: prevalence of undernourishment, child stunting rate, child wasting rate, and child mortality. Thus, three of the four criteria are related to children. Child stunting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference height for a 5-year-old. Child wasting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference weight for a 5-year-old. The argument is that if our children are not tall enough or do not weigh enough, it is an indicator of national hunger. It is in these parameters that India scored poorly, hence the slippage in rank.
The GHI report takes India’s data from our own National Family Health Survey 2019-21. This in turn is prepared by the health and family welfare ministry, by surveying a sizable sample of over 61 lakh households. In this 700-plus page survey report also, there is data for India’s child stunting and child wasting rates. It says 36% of Indian kids are stunted and 19% of the children are wasted. These are some of the highest values in the world. Plug these into the GHI criteria spreadsheet, India ranks low, behind even North Korea. We are a starving nation!



Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as better than India in GHI? (Selection Post Higher Secondary level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Hunger is an emotive word. Most of us reading this are fortunate to have enough to eat. We find the idea that the other people live in hunger deeply unsettling. Hence, it is also unsettling that the well-publicised 2022 Global Hunger Index has ranked India at 107 out of 121 countries. It has ranked India behind North Korea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Rwanda, Nigeria and Congo. This doesn’t seem to make much sense. But people don’t really like digging through the actual reports and methodology. They read the headline and comment on that and move on.
The GHI report is jointly released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, non-government organisations from Ireland and Germany, respectively. Both are good organisations with long and reputed track records. The report is a 60-page beautiful PDF document, with its heart in the right place. The formatting and language are perfect. It has beautiful pictures, such as of African farm women holding vegetables.
At the same time, its rankings are highly questionable. Four criteria are used to determine the final index: prevalence of undernourishment, child stunting rate, child wasting rate, and child mortality. Thus, three of the four criteria are related to children. Child stunting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference height for a 5-year-old. Child wasting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference weight for a 5-year-old. The argument is that if our children are not tall enough or do not weigh enough, it is an indicator of national hunger. It is in these parameters that India scored poorly, hence the slippage in rank.
The GHI report takes India’s data from our own National Family Health Survey 2019-21. This in turn is prepared by the health and family welfare ministry, by surveying a sizable sample of over 61 lakh households. In this 700-plus page survey report also, there is data for India’s child stunting and child wasting rates. It says 36% of Indian kids are stunted and 19% of the children are wasted. These are some of the highest values in the world. Plug these into the GHI criteria spreadsheet, India ranks low, behind even North Korea. We are a starving nation!



Which of the following CANNOT be accepted by the general public in India regarding GHI? (Selection Post Higher Secondary level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Hunger is an emotive word. Most of us reading this are fortunate to have enough to eat. We find the idea that the other people live in hunger deeply unsettling. Hence, it is also unsettling that the well-publicised 2022 Global Hunger Index has ranked India at 107 out of 121 countries. It has ranked India behind North Korea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Rwanda, Nigeria and Congo. This doesn’t seem to make much sense. But people don’t really like digging through the actual reports and methodology. They read the headline and comment on that and move on.
The GHI report is jointly released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, non-government organisations from Ireland and Germany, respectively. Both are good organisations with long and reputed track records. The report is a 60-page beautiful PDF document, with its heart in the right place. The formatting and language are perfect. It has beautiful pictures, such as of African farm women holding vegetables.
At the same time, its rankings are highly questionable. Four criteria are used to determine the final index: prevalence of undernourishment, child stunting rate, child wasting rate, and child mortality. Thus, three of the four criteria are related to children. Child stunting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference height for a 5-year-old. Child wasting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference weight for a 5-year-old. The argument is that if our children are not tall enough or do not weigh enough, it is an indicator of national hunger. It is in these parameters that India scored poorly, hence the slippage in rank.
The GHI report takes India’s data from our own National Family Health Survey 2019-21. This in turn is prepared by the health and family welfare ministry, by surveying a sizable sample of over 61 lakh households. In this 700-plus page survey report also, there is data for India’s child stunting and child wasting rates. It says 36% of Indian kids are stunted and 19% of the children are wasted. These are some of the highest values in the world. Plug these into the GHI criteria spreadsheet, India ranks low, behind even North Korea. We are a starving nation!



Select the tone of the last line ‘We are a starving nation!’ (Selection Post Higher Secondary level)

The following are the sentences having one blank in each. The words which could represent each sentence are given below in the options. Choose the appropriate word so as to fit the blanks and make the entire sentence grammatically and contextually meaningful.

Empowerment of women is the key to not only meeting the objective of gender equality but also to ___________ full participation from all our citizens in nation-building. 

There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (1, 2, 3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.

Sentence: It not only benefits the economy but also fosters cross-cultural understanding.

Tourism has become one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors in the world.           1                Many developing nations rely heavily on the tourism industry for revenue generation and employment                2               However, unregulated tourism can also lead to environmental degradation and cultural erosion.               3                  Sustainable tourism practices, therefore, have become a pressing need to balance economic benefits and ecological concerns.                    4              .

There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (1, 2, 3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.

Sentence: Access to education and healthcare is pivotal in transforming their societal roles.

Despite progress, women in many parts of the world still face systemic discrimination.                   1                    Empowerment goes beyond mere participation; it involves providing equal opportunities and rights.                2              Education, in particular, opens doors to employment and independence.         3                      Without these, gender equality remains an unattainable goal.            4          .

There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (1, 2, 3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.

Sentence: His policy of religious tolerance set him apart from many of his predecessors.

The Mughal Empire witnessed the reign of several powerful emperors.             1                     Akbar, in particular, is remembered not only for his administrative reforms but also for his visionary approach to governance.                 2                He attempted to integrate various communities under one rule and encouraged discussions among scholars of different faiths.                     3             Later emperors, however, deviated from this inclusive vision, leading to increasing unrest.                4              

There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (1, 2, 3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.

Sentence: Such nutrient deficiencies can lead to stunted growth, fatigue, and weakened immunity.

Balanced nutrition is essential for maintaining health, especially in growing children. ____1____ However, millions around the world still suffer from malnutrition, lacking essential vitamins and minerals. ____2____ This impacts not just individuals but entire communities, reducing productivity and increasing healthcare costs. ____3____ Global food programs and policy interventions aim to address this urgent issue. ____4____

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Sentence: These microorganisms play a vital role in regulating Earth’s carbon cycle.

Antarctica’s icy terrain appears desolate, but beneath the surface lies a world teeming with microbial life. ____1____ These microbes have adapted to survive extreme conditions, such as sub-zero temperatures and high salinity. ____2____ In recent years, scientists have begun to understand the ecological significance of these organisms. ____3____ As climate change accelerates ice melt, the balance of this hidden world could be disrupted. ____4____

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Sentence: They often work long hours, face emotional exhaustion, and carry the burden of critical decision-making.

Doctors are celebrated as pillars of healthcare, providing care and support during times of illness and crisis._____1_____ The COVID-19 pandemic brought their contributions and sacrifices into the global spotlight._____2_____ Despite being hailed as heroes, many physicians struggle with burnout and mental health challenges. _____3_____  Providing psychological support and balanced schedules is vital to preserving the well-being of these professionals. _____4_____ 

 There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (1, 2, 3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.

Sentence: Chronic overconsumption can lead to liver cirrhosis, cardiovascular diseases, and cognitive decline.

While moderate alcohol consumption is socially accepted in many cultures, its long-term effects are often underestimated. ________1________ The liver, being the primary site of alcohol metabolism, is particularly vulnerable.________2________ Studies have shown that excessive drinking impairs decision-making and increases accident risks. ________3________ Greater awareness and preventive healthcare can help curb the harmful effects of alcohol abuse.________4________   

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Sentence: She declared the Emergency, citing threats to national security and internal stability.

Indira Gandhi remains one of the most debated figures in Indian political history ________1_________ The period from 1975 to 1977 saw strict censorship, arrests of opposition leaders, and a suspension of civil liberties.  ________2_________  While some viewed her actions as authoritarian, others believed they were necessary to maintain order.________3_________ Her leadership style continues to provoke strong opinions even today. ________4_________ 

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Sentence: It continues to inspire countless movements across regions even today.

India’s freedom struggle was not just a political campaign but also a social awakening.________1___________ It involved the collective effort of men and women, young and old, from different walks of life.________2___________ The use of non-violence as a weapon of protest made it unique in the world’s history. ________3___________ Its legacy is deeply embedded in the country’s democratic foundations. ________4___________

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Sentence: This emotional attachment often transcends the outcome of a match.

Cricket is not just a sport but a shared passion for millions.            1              Families gather to watch matches, and even casual games in streets mirror national enthusiasm.                  2            It is a tradition passed down generations, creating community bonds and shared memories.                3           This bond continues to grow with the increasing popularity of domestic leagues and digital fan clubs.                 4                 

There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (1, 2, 3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.

Sentence: It provides moral grounding and existential assurance to many who seek answers beyond the material world.

Belief in God has been a cornerstone of civilizations across time. ______1______ From ancient rituals to modern worship, the search for divine meaning shapes countless cultural traditions. _______2_______ In contrast, secular philosophies have questioned the necessity of faith in the age of science. _______3_______ Yet, for billions, the idea of a higher power remains central to their identity. ______4_______             

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Sentence: The continent has also become a strategic focus for foreign investments and trade alliances.

Africa's economic landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation.                      1                Urbanization and technological adoption are driving new industries.               2           Yet, challenges like debt burdens and infrastructure gaps continue to hamper consistent growth.             3             Leaders across the continent are pushing for stronger intra-African trade and digital integration.         4               

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Sentence: It is this paradox—his simultaneous pursuit of knowledge and descent into chaos—that lies at the heart of his tragedy.

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Victor Frankenstein’s obsessive quest to conquer death sets the tone for Mary Shelley’s Gothic masterpiece                   1         As he breathes life into his creation, he also brings forth untold misery and guilt.             2         His ambition isolates him, and the creature’s rejection becomes symbolic of humanity’s failure to accept difference.                3           Shelley’s novel thereby interrogates the limits of scientific ambition and the cost of unchecked intellectual pursuit.                  4            

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Sentence: His unorthodox style often challenged long-established diplomatic norms.

Donald Trump's presidency marked a turbulent period in modern American politics.                 1        His policy decisions on international trade and immigration stirred global reactions.                  2            Supporters hailed his actions as bold, while critics accused him of undermining institutions                      3            The legacy of his leadership remains a polarizing subject in contemporary political discourse.                    4         

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Sentence: It gives people a platform to express their thoughts freely, often reaching a wide audience.

Social media has transformed the way people communicate and interact. _______1_______ Its impact on society, culture, and even politics has been immense. _______2_______ However, the misuse of these platforms has also given rise to issues like cyberbullying and misinformation. _______3_______ Responsible usage of social media is, therefore, becoming a topic of global concern. _______4_______

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Sentence: It allows learners to tailor their educational experience based on their individual needs and pace.

Social media has transformed the way people communicate and interact. ______1______ With the help of digital platforms, students can access a wealth of resources from anywhere in the world. ______2______. However, the lack of physical classroom interaction poses challenges for both learners and educators. ______3______ .As technology continues to evolve, the education landscape is expected to become even more personalized. ______4______