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  1. 3111AIIMSEnglish 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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    As a result of Covid-19, the quick (223) ______ to digital training has exposed the hazards of student disengagement and the resulting consequences of lower student performance across (224) ______ courses. The latest (225) ______ has altered the education of millions of people around the world. New approaches and improvements in the school system are urgently required. Considering the increasing digital divide, the strategy may exacerbate existing inequality disparities. More than 500 million students, at various levels, around the world were forced to (226) _______ their studies. These changes have caused and will continue to cause some inconvenience, but they will also foster innovation and future reforms inside this education system. During a global Covid-19 pandemic, the 'pile-on effect' of the coronavirus can have long-term consequences for schooling, notably for the most vulnerable. Children, (227) ________ basic, core learning (reading, math, languages, etc.) was weak to begin with, face a significant risk of regression. During Covid-19, millions of children whose right to education has already been violated, particularly girls, are exposed to greater health and well-being hazards (both psychosocial and physical).

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 227.

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    Correct option: B — whose

    whose ‘Whose’ is an adjective used to indicate possession. The given passage states that children, whose basic, core learning (reading, math, languages, etc.) was weak to begin with, face a significant risk of regression. Hence, ‘whose’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3112AIIMSEnglish 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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    Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (228) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (229) _____to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (230) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (231) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (232)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 228.

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    Correct option: B — initiative

    initiative ‘Initiative’ means an introductory step. The given passage states that Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence. Hence, 'initiative' is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3113AIIMSEnglish 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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    Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (228) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (229) _____to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (230) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (231) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (232)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 229.

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    Correct option: A — dedicated

    dedicated ‘Dedicated’ means intended for a particular person. The given passage states that this Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India. Hence, ‘dedicated’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3114AIIMSEnglish 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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    Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (228) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (229) _____to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (230) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (231) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (232)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 230.

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    Correct option: B — possess

    possess The given passage states that this Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who possess the power and potential to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of activating India 2.O. Hence, ‘possess’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3115AIIMSEnglish 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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    Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (228) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (229) _____to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (230) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (231) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (232)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 231.

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    Correct option: B — vision

    vision ‘Vision’ means the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. The given passage states that This Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also possess the power and potential to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of activating India 2.0. Hence, ‘vision’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3116AIIMSEnglish 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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    Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (228) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (229) _____to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (230) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (231) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (232)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 232.

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    Correct option: B — countdown

    countdown ‘Countdown’ means an act of counting numerals in reverse order to zero. The given passage states that the formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a countdown to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023. Hence, ‘countdown’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3117AIIMSEnglish 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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    Now, we have Mr. X as the President of India. It has come as a surprise (233)______ Scheduled Tribes who are (234)______ the most marginalised groups of the country. The Adivasis of India have been (235)______ socially, economically and culturally. Despite various efforts taken by the Government of India, they are still under (236)______ and suffering. Therefore, the (237)______ a leader from a marginalised community or group does not indicate that now the entire community will be uplifted. However, this kind of move may bring certain changes in the status of the Adivasis.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 233.

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    Correct option: C — to

    to ‘To’ indicates the receiver of an action. According to the passage, the feeling of being surprised was received by Scheduled Tribes. Hence, ‘to’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3118AIIMSEnglish 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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    Now, we have Mr. X as the President of India. It has come as a surprise (233)______ Scheduled Tribes who are (234)______ the most marginalised groups of the country. The Adivasis of India have been (235)______ socially, economically and culturally. Despite various efforts taken by the Government of India, they are still under (236)______ and suffering. Therefore, the (237)______ a leader from a marginalised community or group does not indicate that now the entire community will be uplifted. However, this kind of move may bring certain changes in the status of the Adivasis.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 234.

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    Correct option: D — among

    among ‘Among’ means part of a group. The given passage states that it has come as a surprise to Scheduled Tribes who are among the most marginalised groups of the country. Hence, ‘among’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3119AIIMSEnglish 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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    Now, we have Mr. X as the President of India. It has come as a surprise (233)______ Scheduled Tribes who are (234)______ the most marginalised groups of the country. The Adivasis of India have been (235)______ socially, economically and culturally. Despite various efforts taken by the Government of India, they are still under (236)______ and suffering. Therefore, the (237)______ a leader from a marginalised community or group does not indicate that now the entire community will be uplifted. However, this kind of move may bring certain changes in the status of the Adivasis.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 235.

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    Correct option: B — marginalised

    marginalised ‘Marginalised’ means to treat someone as if they are not important. The given passage states that the Adivasis of India have been marginalised socially, economically and culturally. Hence, ‘marginalised’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3120AIIMSEnglish 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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    Now, we have Mr. X as the President of India. It has come as a surprise (233)______ Scheduled Tribes who are (234)______ the most marginalised groups of the country. The Adivasis of India have been (235)______ socially, economically and culturally. Despite various efforts taken by the Government of India, they are still under (236)______ and suffering. Therefore, the (237)______ a leader from a marginalised community or group does not indicate that now the entire community will be uplifted. However, this kind of move may bring certain changes in the status of the Adivasis.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 236.

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    Correct option: D — poverty

    poverty The given passage states that they are still under poverty and suffering despite various efforts taken by the Government of India. Hence, ‘poverty’ is the most appropriate answer.

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