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  1. 3051AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

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    During active sleep, the body is still, (164)_______ the brain is active. The eyes dart back and forth behind closed lids, blood pressure (165)______ and the breathing pattern speeds up. An EEG of someone during rapid eye movement sleep looks almost the same as the EEG of a person in the waking state, although one is still asleep and the body is still immobile. Rapid eye movement sleep plays a vital role in harmonising the experiences we have in the world outside. An EEG of someone during rapid eye movement sleep looks almost the same as the EEG of a person in the (166)______ state, although one is still asleep and the body is still (167)__________. Rapid eye movement during sleep plays a vital role in harmonising the experiences we have in the world outside.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 167.

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    Correct option: B — immobile

    immobile ‘Immobile’ means not moving. The given passage states that one is still asleep and the body is still immobile. Hence, ‘immobile’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3052AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

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    Goddess Shailputri is the first form of Goddess Durga, who is worshipped (168)_______ Navaratri. In this form, she is worshipped as the daughter of (169)_______ Himalayas. She is the goddess (170)_______ nature and is adorned with flowers. She (171)_______ a bull and holds a trident in one hand and a lotus flower in another. During Navaratri, nine different forms of Durga are worshipped. Durga is a (172)______, _______, _______ deity who is also known as Adishakti—the energy that manifested to create the universe.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 168.

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    Correct option: D — during

    during ‘During’ is used to indicate the duration of an activity. In the given passage, ‘Navratri’ is the duration in which Goddess Shailputri is worshipped. Hence, ‘during’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3053AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

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    Goddess Shailputri is the first form of Goddess Durga, who is worshipped (168)_______ Navaratri. In this form, she is worshipped as the daughter of (169)_______ Himalayas. She is the goddess (170)_______ nature and is adorned with flowers. She (171)_______ a bull and holds a trident in one hand and a lotus flower in another. During Navaratri, nine different forms of Durga are worshipped. Durga is a (172)______, _______, _______ deity who is also known as Adishakti—the energy that manifested to create the universe.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 169.

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    Correct option: A — the

    the Article ‘the’ is used before the names of mountain ranges. ‘Himalayas’ is a mountain range. Hence, ‘the’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3054AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

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    Goddess Shailputri is the first form of Goddess Durga, who is worshipped (168)_______ Navaratri. In this form, she is worshipped as the daughter of (169)_______ Himalayas. She is the goddess (170)_______ nature and is adorned with flowers. She (171)_______ a bull and holds a trident in one hand and a lotus flower in another. During Navaratri, nine different forms of Durga are worshipped. Durga is a (172)______, _______, _______ deity who is also known as Adishakti—the energy that manifested to create the universe.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 170.

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    Correct option: B — of

    of ‘Of’ is used to indicate the relation between two things. The given passage states that she is the goddess related to nature. Hence, ‘of’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3055AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

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    Goddess Shailputri is the first form of Goddess Durga, who is worshipped (168)_______ Navaratri. In this form, she is worshipped as the daughter of (169)_______ Himalayas. She is the goddess (170)_______ nature and is adorned with flowers. She (171)_______ a bull and holds a trident in one hand and a lotus flower in another. During Navaratri, nine different forms of Durga are worshipped. Durga is a (172)______, _______, _______ deity who is also known as Adishakti—the energy that manifested to create the universe.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 171.

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    Correct option: C — rides

    rides The given sentence is in the simple present tense, therefore the present form(V-s/es) of the verb will be used for the singular subject ‘She’. Hence, ‘rides’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3056AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    PassageTap to read

    Goddess Shailputri is the first form of Goddess Durga, who is worshipped (168)_______ Navaratri. In this form, she is worshipped as the daughter of (169)_______ Himalayas. She is the goddess (170)_______ nature and is adorned with flowers. She (171)_______ a bull and holds a trident in one hand and a lotus flower in another. During Navaratri, nine different forms of Durga are worshipped. Durga is a (172)______, _______, _______ deity who is also known as Adishakti—the energy that manifested to create the universe.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 172.

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    Correct option: C — powerful; radiant; Indian

    powerful; radiant; Indian The adjective denoting origin(Indian, American, Chinese) comes after the adjective expressing an opinion (honest, deceptive, rich, poor). Therefore, the adjective ‘Indian’ will come at the end. Hence, ‘powerful; radiant; Indian’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3057AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

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    Traditional medicines (TMs) make (173)_________ natural products and are of great importance. Such forms of medicine as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, Kampo, traditional Korean medicine (TKM), and Unani (174)________ natural products and have been (175)________ all over the world for hundreds or even thousands of years, and they (176)________ blossomed into orderly-regulated systems of medicine. In their various forms, they may have certain defects, but they (177)_______ still a valuable repository of human knowledge.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 173.

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    Correct option: B — use of

    use of ‘Make use of’ is the correct phrase which means to use something for a purpose. The given passage states that traditional machines(TMs) make use of natural products and are of great importance. Hence, ‘use of’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3058AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

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    Traditional medicines (TMs) make (173)_________ natural products and are of great importance. Such forms of medicine as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, Kampo, traditional Korean medicine (TKM), and Unani (174)________ natural products and have been (175)________ all over the world for hundreds or even thousands of years, and they (176)________ blossomed into orderly-regulated systems of medicine. In their various forms, they may have certain defects, but they (177)_______ still a valuable repository of human knowledge.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 174.

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    Correct option: A — employ

    employ The given sentence is in the simple present tense and the subject ‘Such forms of medicine’ is plural. ‘Plural subject + V1’ is the correct grammatical structure for this sentence. Hence, ‘employ’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3059AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

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    Traditional medicines (TMs) make (173)_________ natural products and are of great importance. Such forms of medicine as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, Kampo, traditional Korean medicine (TKM), and Unani (174)________ natural products and have been (175)________ all over the world for hundreds or even thousands of years, and they (176)________ blossomed into orderly-regulated systems of medicine. In their various forms, they may have certain defects, but they (177)_______ still a valuable repository of human knowledge.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 175.

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    Correct option: B — practised

    practised The given part of the sentence is a passive voice of present perfect tense and ‘have been + V3’ is the correct grammatical structure for it. Hence, ‘practised(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3060AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    PassageTap to read

    Traditional medicines (TMs) make (173)_________ natural products and are of great importance. Such forms of medicine as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, Kampo, traditional Korean medicine (TKM), and Unani (174)________ natural products and have been (175)________ all over the world for hundreds or even thousands of years, and they (176)________ blossomed into orderly-regulated systems of medicine. In their various forms, they may have certain defects, but they (177)_______ still a valuable repository of human knowledge.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 176.

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    Correct option: B — have

    have The given sentence is in the present perfect tense and “Plural subject(they) + have + V3(blossomed)” is the correct grammatical structure for it. Hence, ‘have’ is the most appropriate answer.

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