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  1. 3221AIIMSEnglish 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 period from 1858-1905 was the seed time of Indian nationalism; and the early nationalists (338) ______ the seeds well and deep. Instead of basing their nationalism or appeals to (339) ______ sentiments and passing emotions, or abstract rights of freedom and liberty, or on obscurantist appeals to the past, they ______ (340) it in a hard-headed and penetrating analysis of the complex mechanism of modern imperialism and the chief contradiction between the interests of the Indian people and British rule. The result was that they (341) ______ a common political and economic programme which (342) ______ rather than divided the different sections of the people. Later on, the Indian people could gather around this programme and wage powerful struggles.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 338.

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    Correct option: A — sowed

    sowed The idiom ‘sow the seeds’ means to cause an idea or feeling to be in someone’s mind. The given passage states that the early nationalists sowed the seeds of Indian nationalism well and deep. Hence, 'sowed' is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3222AIIMSEnglish 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 period from 1858-1905 was the seed time of Indian nationalism; and the early nationalists (338) ______ the seeds well and deep. Instead of basing their nationalism or appeals to (339) ______ sentiments and passing emotions, or abstract rights of freedom and liberty, or on obscurantist appeals to the past, they ______ (340) it in a hard-headed and penetrating analysis of the complex mechanism of modern imperialism and the chief contradiction between the interests of the Indian people and British rule. The result was that they (341) ______ a common political and economic programme which (342) ______ rather than divided the different sections of the people. Later on, the Indian people could gather around this programme and wage powerful struggles.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 339.

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    Correct option: A — shallow

    shallow ‘Shallow’ means not deep or strong. The given passage states that the early nationalists did not base their nationalism or appeals to shallow sentiments and passing emotions, or abstract rights of freedom and liberty, or on obscurantist appeals to the past. Hence, ‘shallow’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3223AIIMSEnglish 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 period from 1858-1905 was the seed time of Indian nationalism; and the early nationalists (338) ______ the seeds well and deep. Instead of basing their nationalism or appeals to (339) ______ sentiments and passing emotions, or abstract rights of freedom and liberty, or on obscurantist appeals to the past, they ______ (340) it in a hard-headed and penetrating analysis of the complex mechanism of modern imperialism and the chief contradiction between the interests of the Indian people and British rule. The result was that they (341) ______ a common political and economic programme which (342) ______ rather than divided the different sections of the people. Later on, the Indian people could gather around this programme and wage powerful struggles.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 340.

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    Correct option: A — rooted

    rooted ‘Root’ means to establish deeply and firmly. The given passage states that they rooted it in a hard-headed and penetrating analysis of the complex mechanism of modern imperialism and the chief contradiction between the interests of the Indian people and British rule. Hence, 'rooted' is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3224AIIMSEnglish 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 period from 1858-1905 was the seed time of Indian nationalism; and the early nationalists (338) ______ the seeds well and deep. Instead of basing their nationalism or appeals to (339) ______ sentiments and passing emotions, or abstract rights of freedom and liberty, or on obscurantist appeals to the past, they ______ (340) it in a hard-headed and penetrating analysis of the complex mechanism of modern imperialism and the chief contradiction between the interests of the Indian people and British rule. The result was that they (341) ______ a common political and economic programme which (342) ______ rather than divided the different sections of the people. Later on, the Indian people could gather around this programme and wage powerful struggles.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 341.

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    Correct option: B — evolved

    evolved ‘Evolved’ means to develop gradually. The given passage states that they evolved a common political and economic programme. Hence, 'evolved' is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3225AIIMSEnglish 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 period from 1858-1905 was the seed time of Indian nationalism; and the early nationalists (338) ______ the seeds well and deep. Instead of basing their nationalism or appeals to (339) ______ sentiments and passing emotions, or abstract rights of freedom and liberty, or on obscurantist appeals to the past, they ______ (340) it in a hard-headed and penetrating analysis of the complex mechanism of modern imperialism and the chief contradiction between the interests of the Indian people and British rule. The result was that they (341) ______ a common political and economic programme which (342) ______ rather than divided the different sections of the people. Later on, the Indian people could gather around this programme and wage powerful struggles.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 342.

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    Correct option: B — united

    united ‘Unite’ means to bring together a group of people. The given passage states that they evolved a common political and economic programme which united rather than divided the different sections of the people. Hence, ‘united’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3226AIIMSEnglish 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 the days of slavery, there lived (343)_____ very hard-working slave. One day, (344)_____ freedom, he ran away from his master's house. As he passed a forest, he saw a lion (345)____ with pain, for a huge thorn had pierced its paw. The slave felt sorry for the lion and took out the thorn gently. The grateful lion licked the slave's hand. But just then, both of (346)_____ were captured by the soldiers. The king ordered, “Let the runaway slave (347)_____ thrown in front of a hungry lion.” But, when the slave was thrown in front of the lion, the lion licked him and quietly sat beside him. The amazed king asked the reason. The slave told the king everything. The king pardoned the slave. The lion was also freed and sent to the forest.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 343.

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    Correct option: A — a

    a Indefinite article ‘a/an’ is used before a singular noun. Article ‘a’ is used before a word beginning with a consonant sound. For example:- a cat, a new car, etc. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘slave’ is a singular noun and the word ‘very’ begins with the consonant sound. Hence, ‘a’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3227AIIMSEnglish 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

    During the days of slavery, there lived (343)_____ very hard-working slave. One day, (344)_____ freedom, he ran away from his master's house. As he passed a forest, he saw a lion (345)____ with pain, for a huge thorn had pierced its paw. The slave felt sorry for the lion and took out the thorn gently. The grateful lion licked the slave's hand. But just then, both of (346)_____ were captured by the soldiers. The king ordered, “Let the runaway slave (347)_____ thrown in front of a hungry lion.” But, when the slave was thrown in front of the lion, the lion licked him and quietly sat beside him. The amazed king asked the reason. The slave told the king everything. The king pardoned the slave. The lion was also freed and sent to the forest.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 344.

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    Correct option: A — to gain

    to gain The main verb (ran away) is already there in the sentence. So, we need a non-finite verb. Infinitive (to + V1) is non-finite that acts as a noun, adjective or adverb in a sentence. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘to gain’ is an infinitive acting as an adverb of reason. Hence, ‘to gain’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3228AIIMSEnglish 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

    During the days of slavery, there lived (343)_____ very hard-working slave. One day, (344)_____ freedom, he ran away from his master's house. As he passed a forest, he saw a lion (345)____ with pain, for a huge thorn had pierced its paw. The slave felt sorry for the lion and took out the thorn gently. The grateful lion licked the slave's hand. But just then, both of (346)_____ were captured by the soldiers. The king ordered, “Let the runaway slave (347)_____ thrown in front of a hungry lion.” But, when the slave was thrown in front of the lion, the lion licked him and quietly sat beside him. The amazed king asked the reason. The slave told the king everything. The king pardoned the slave. The lion was also freed and sent to the forest.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 345.

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    Correct option: A — roaring

    roaring Present participle (V-ing) is used to indicate an action happening at the same time as another. Similarly, the lion was roaring with pain when he saw it. Hence, ‘roaring’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3229AIIMSEnglish 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

    During the days of slavery, there lived (343)_____ very hard-working slave. One day, (344)_____ freedom, he ran away from his master's house. As he passed a forest, he saw a lion (345)____ with pain, for a huge thorn had pierced its paw. The slave felt sorry for the lion and took out the thorn gently. The grateful lion licked the slave's hand. But just then, both of (346)_____ were captured by the soldiers. The king ordered, “Let the runaway slave (347)_____ thrown in front of a hungry lion.” But, when the slave was thrown in front of the lion, the lion licked him and quietly sat beside him. The amazed king asked the reason. The slave told the king everything. The king pardoned the slave. The lion was also freed and sent to the forest.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 346.

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    Correct option: B — them

    them ‘Them’ is a third person pronoun that is used to talk about two or more people or things other than the person speaking and the person listening. In the given sentence, ‘them’ has been used for the lion and the slave. Hence, ‘them’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3230AIIMSEnglish 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

    During the days of slavery, there lived (343)_____ very hard-working slave. One day, (344)_____ freedom, he ran away from his master's house. As he passed a forest, he saw a lion (345)____ with pain, for a huge thorn had pierced its paw. The slave felt sorry for the lion and took out the thorn gently. The grateful lion licked the slave's hand. But just then, both of (346)_____ were captured by the soldiers. The king ordered, “Let the runaway slave (347)_____ thrown in front of a hungry lion.” But, when the slave was thrown in front of the lion, the lion licked him and quietly sat beside him. The amazed king asked the reason. The slave told the king everything. The king pardoned the slave. The lion was also freed and sent to the forest.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 347.

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    Correct option: B — be

    be The given sentence is in the passive voice and the correct structure is ‘Let + be + V3’. Hence, ‘be’ is the most appropriate answer.

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