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  1. 3171AIIMSEnglish 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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    Culture is (283)_______, understanding, and protecting, like the cultivation of a garden, not the destruction or eradication of its roots. Understanding the roots and seeds, taking much care and providing instructed nourishment (284)_______ important for good gardening. Culture also is similar; understanding its acquaintance (285)______ literature and art and careful protection are required. Culture is the way of life of a particular society in which a group of people live together in one place. The society’s culture is visible in its literature, arts, social system, language and religion. It is a combination of traditions, customs, institutions, food habits, manners, morals, thoughts, tastes, views and beliefs. Usually, families (286)______ culture to the younger generations. As family system is becoming weak, schools, colleges and universities should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture. The role of universities (287)_______ only to issue course completed certificates.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 287.

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    Correct option: D — should not be restricted

    should not be restricted ‘Restricted’ means limited. The given passage states that the family system is becoming weak, so schools, colleges and universities should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture. Therefore, the role of universities should not be restricted only to issue course completed certificates. Hence, ‘should not be restricted’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3172AIIMSEnglish 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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    Music is perhaps the most popular and widely practised (288)______ of fine arts, transcending all kinds of cultural and linguistic barriers. Any form of fine art is (289)________ to master and almost impossible to perfect, and music is no exception. Nature, it is learnt, has blessed almost two-thirds of the human race with musical ability of some sort. Music has the power to (290)______ out the deepest emotions. In fact, it is a magic medicine, and many seek refuge in it when they are depressed or stressed. It is this intimacy that metimes. This singing, or realistically speaking, expressing one’s emotion musically sometimes takes a serious turn. The desire to sing before an audience is innocent and beautiful, and indeed, it is perfectly alright to have such a genuine desire. But it is also important to understand that singing is an (292)________ art—a highly refined one at that, which requires systematic, prolonged and strict training to be acceptable.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 288.

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    Correct option: C — form

    form ‘Form’ means a kind or type of something. The given passage states that music is perhaps the most popular and widely practised form of fine arts. Hence, ‘form’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3173AIIMSEnglish 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

    Music is perhaps the most popular and widely practised (288)______ of fine arts, transcending all kinds of cultural and linguistic barriers. Any form of fine art is (289)________ to master and almost impossible to perfect, and music is no exception. Nature, it is learnt, has blessed almost two-thirds of the human race with musical ability of some sort. Music has the power to (290)______ out the deepest emotions. In fact, it is a magic medicine, and many seek refuge in it when they are depressed or stressed. It is this intimacy that metimes. This singing, or realistically speaking, expressing one’s emotion musically sometimes takes a serious turn. The desire to sing before an audience is innocent and beautiful, and indeed, it is perfectly alright to have such a genuine desire. But it is also important to understand that singing is an (292)________ art—a highly refined one at that, which requires systematic, prolonged and strict training to be acceptable.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 289.

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    Correct option: A — difficult

    difficult ‘Difficult’ means needing much effort or skill to accomplish. The given passage states that any form of fine art is difficult to master and almost impossible to perfect, and music is no exception. Hence, 'difficult' is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3174AIIMSEnglish 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

    Music is perhaps the most popular and widely practised (288)______ of fine arts, transcending all kinds of cultural and linguistic barriers. Any form of fine art is (289)________ to master and almost impossible to perfect, and music is no exception. Nature, it is learnt, has blessed almost two-thirds of the human race with musical ability of some sort. Music has the power to (290)______ out the deepest emotions. In fact, it is a magic medicine, and many seek refuge in it when they are depressed or stressed. It is this intimacy that metimes. This singing, or realistically speaking, expressing one’s emotion musically sometimes takes a serious turn. The desire to sing before an audience is innocent and beautiful, and indeed, it is perfectly alright to have such a genuine desire. But it is also important to understand that singing is an (292)________ art—a highly refined one at that, which requires systematic, prolonged and strict training to be acceptable.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 290.

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    Correct option: A — bring

    bring ‘Bring out’ means to reveal or cause to be seen. The given passage states that music has the power to reveal the deepest emotions. Hence, ‘bring’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3175AIIMSEnglish 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

    Music is perhaps the most popular and widely practised (288)______ of fine arts, transcending all kinds of cultural and linguistic barriers. Any form of fine art is (289)________ to master and almost impossible to perfect, and music is no exception. Nature, it is learnt, has blessed almost two-thirds of the human race with musical ability of some sort. Music has the power to (290)______ out the deepest emotions. In fact, it is a magic medicine, and many seek refuge in it when they are depressed or stressed. It is this intimacy that metimes. This singing, or realistically speaking, expressing one’s emotion musically sometimes takes a serious turn. The desire to sing before an audience is innocent and beautiful, and indeed, it is perfectly alright to have such a genuine desire. But it is also important to understand that singing is an (292)________ art—a highly refined one at that, which requires systematic, prolonged and strict training to be acceptable.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 291.

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    Correct option: A — or

    or ‘Or’ is used to connect two or more possibilities. The given passage states two possible effects of intimacy. First is to listen to music. Second is to hum or sing sometimes. Hence, ‘or’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3176AIIMSEnglish 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

    Music is perhaps the most popular and widely practised (288)______ of fine arts, transcending all kinds of cultural and linguistic barriers. Any form of fine art is (289)________ to master and almost impossible to perfect, and music is no exception. Nature, it is learnt, has blessed almost two-thirds of the human race with musical ability of some sort. Music has the power to (290)______ out the deepest emotions. In fact, it is a magic medicine, and many seek refuge in it when they are depressed or stressed. It is this intimacy that metimes. This singing, or realistically speaking, expressing one’s emotion musically sometimes takes a serious turn. The desire to sing before an audience is innocent and beautiful, and indeed, it is perfectly alright to have such a genuine desire. But it is also important to understand that singing is an (292)________ art—a highly refined one at that, which requires systematic, prolonged and strict training to be acceptable.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 292.

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    Correct option: D — intricate

    intricate ‘Intricate’ means very complicated. The given passage states that singing is an intricate art—a highly refined one at that, which requires systematic, prolonged and strict training to be acceptable. Hence, 'intimate' is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3177AIIMSEnglish 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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    The Human Development Inmakes us listen to music (291)______ even hum or sing sodex (HDI) is a summary (293) _________ of average accomplishment in important areas of human development, (294) _________ living a long and healthy life, being informed and having a good quality of living. The HDI is the geometric mean of the normalised (295) _________ for each dimension. The health component is (296) _________ by life expectancy at birth, while the education dimension is measured by the average number of years of schooling for individuals aged 25 and above, as well as the (297) _________ number of years of schooling for school-age children.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 293.

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    Correct option: B — assessment

    assessment ‘Assessment’ means the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something. The given passage states that the Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary assessment of average accomplishment in important areas of human development. Hence, 'assessment' is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3178AIIMSEnglish 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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    The Human Development Inmakes us listen to music (291)______ even hum or sing sodex (HDI) is a summary (293) _________ of average accomplishment in important areas of human development, (294) _________ living a long and healthy life, being informed and having a good quality of living. The HDI is the geometric mean of the normalised (295) _________ for each dimension. The health component is (296) _________ by life expectancy at birth, while the education dimension is measured by the average number of years of schooling for individuals aged 25 and above, as well as the (297) _________ number of years of schooling for school-age children.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 294.

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    Correct option: C — including

    including ‘Including’ means having something as a part. The given passage states that the Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary assessment of average accomplishment in important areas of human development, including living a long and healthy life. Hence, ‘including’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3179AIIMSEnglish 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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    The Human Development Inmakes us listen to music (291)______ even hum or sing sodex (HDI) is a summary (293) _________ of average accomplishment in important areas of human development, (294) _________ living a long and healthy life, being informed and having a good quality of living. The HDI is the geometric mean of the normalised (295) _________ for each dimension. The health component is (296) _________ by life expectancy at birth, while the education dimension is measured by the average number of years of schooling for individuals aged 25 and above, as well as the (297) _________ number of years of schooling for school-age children.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 295.

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    Correct option: C — indices

    indices ‘Indices’ is the plural of ‘index’, which means a measure of something. The given passage states that the HDI is the geometric mean of the normalised indices for each dimension. Hence, 'indices' is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3180AIIMSEnglish 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

    The Human Development Inmakes us listen to music (291)______ even hum or sing sodex (HDI) is a summary (293) _________ of average accomplishment in important areas of human development, (294) _________ living a long and healthy life, being informed and having a good quality of living. The HDI is the geometric mean of the normalised (295) _________ for each dimension. The health component is (296) _________ by life expectancy at birth, while the education dimension is measured by the average number of years of schooling for individuals aged 25 and above, as well as the (297) _________ number of years of schooling for school-age children.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 296.

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    Correct option: D — measured

    measured ‘Measured’ means assess the value of something. The given passage states that the health component is measured by life expectancy at birth. Hence, 'measured' is the most appropriate answer.

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