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  1. 3291AIIMSEnglish 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 disclaimer read that no animals were harmed (408)_______ the filming of that scene. However, they forgot that the brand of lipstick that was applied (409)_______ the heroine's lips for that scene was manufactured from crushed cochineal bugs, which release a pigment commonly used in red lipstick. The other items in the film studio (410)______ used animal fats during their manufacturing. The actors who (411)______ that they are vegan in past interviews are unaware of their indirect involvement in such acts of cruelty against animals. The indirect cruelty against animals does not stop here. For example, the extensive disposal of plastic waste in oceans has made plastic a part of the animal food chain, which is detrimental (412)______ our entire ecosystem.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 408.

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    Correct option: A — during

    during ‘During’ is used to indicate a period of time in which something happens. The given passage states that the disclaimer read that no animals were harmed during the filming of that scene. Hence, ‘during’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3292AIIMSEnglish 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 disclaimer read that no animals were harmed (408)_______ the filming of that scene. However, they forgot that the brand of lipstick that was applied (409)_______ the heroine's lips for that scene was manufactured from crushed cochineal bugs, which release a pigment commonly used in red lipstick. The other items in the film studio (410)______ used animal fats during their manufacturing. The actors who (411)______ that they are vegan in past interviews are unaware of their indirect involvement in such acts of cruelty against animals. The indirect cruelty against animals does not stop here. For example, the extensive disposal of plastic waste in oceans has made plastic a part of the animal food chain, which is detrimental (412)______ our entire ecosystem.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 409.

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    Correct option: A — to

    to ‘To’ is a fixed preposition used after the verb ‘apply’. Hence ‘to’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3293AIIMSEnglish 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 disclaimer read that no animals were harmed (408)_______ the filming of that scene. However, they forgot that the brand of lipstick that was applied (409)_______ the heroine's lips for that scene was manufactured from crushed cochineal bugs, which release a pigment commonly used in red lipstick. The other items in the film studio (410)______ used animal fats during their manufacturing. The actors who (411)______ that they are vegan in past interviews are unaware of their indirect involvement in such acts of cruelty against animals. The indirect cruelty against animals does not stop here. For example, the extensive disposal of plastic waste in oceans has made plastic a part of the animal food chain, which is detrimental (412)______ our entire ecosystem.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 410.

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    Correct option: B — also

    also ‘Also’ is used to emphasise something in addition. The given passage emphasises other items that used animal fats during their manufacturing. Hence, ‘also’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3294AIIMSEnglish 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 disclaimer read that no animals were harmed (408)_______ the filming of that scene. However, they forgot that the brand of lipstick that was applied (409)_______ the heroine's lips for that scene was manufactured from crushed cochineal bugs, which release a pigment commonly used in red lipstick. The other items in the film studio (410)______ used animal fats during their manufacturing. The actors who (411)______ that they are vegan in past interviews are unaware of their indirect involvement in such acts of cruelty against animals. The indirect cruelty against animals does not stop here. For example, the extensive disposal of plastic waste in oceans has made plastic a part of the animal food chain, which is detrimental (412)______ our entire ecosystem.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 411.

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    Correct option: B — confessed

    confessed Simple past tense is used to denote an action that happened in the past. Past form(V2) of the verb is used in the simple past tense. Hence, ‘confessed’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3295AIIMSEnglish 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 disclaimer read that no animals were harmed (408)_______ the filming of that scene. However, they forgot that the brand of lipstick that was applied (409)_______ the heroine's lips for that scene was manufactured from crushed cochineal bugs, which release a pigment commonly used in red lipstick. The other items in the film studio (410)______ used animal fats during their manufacturing. The actors who (411)______ that they are vegan in past interviews are unaware of their indirect involvement in such acts of cruelty against animals. The indirect cruelty against animals does not stop here. For example, the extensive disposal of plastic waste in oceans has made plastic a part of the animal food chain, which is detrimental (412)______ our entire ecosystem.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 412.

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    Correct option: B — to

    to ‘To’ is a fixed preposition used after the adjective ‘detrimental’. Hence, ‘to’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3296AIIMSEnglish 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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    Our country, India, is one of the 12 mega bio-diversity countries of the world. With about 47,000 plant species, India (413)_____ tenth place in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity. There are (414)______ 15,000 flowering plants in India, which account for 6 per cent of the world’s (415)_____ number of flowering plants. The country has many non-flowering plants, (416)_____ as ferns, algae and fungi. India also has approximately 90,000 (417)____ of animals, as well as a rich variety of fish in its fresh and marine waters.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 413.

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    Correct option: D — occupies

    occupies ‘Occupies’ means to assume a position. The given passage states that India occupies tenth place in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity. Hence, ‘occupies’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3297AIIMSEnglish 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

    Our country, India, is one of the 12 mega bio-diversity countries of the world. With about 47,000 plant species, India (413)_____ tenth place in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity. There are (414)______ 15,000 flowering plants in India, which account for 6 per cent of the world’s (415)_____ number of flowering plants. The country has many non-flowering plants, (416)_____ as ferns, algae and fungi. India also has approximately 90,000 (417)____ of animals, as well as a rich variety of fish in its fresh and marine waters.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 414.

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    Correct option: B — about

    about ‘About’ means nearly or approximately. The given passage states that there are about 15,000 flowering plants in India. Hence, ‘about’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3298AIIMSEnglish 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

    Our country, India, is one of the 12 mega bio-diversity countries of the world. With about 47,000 plant species, India (413)_____ tenth place in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity. There are (414)______ 15,000 flowering plants in India, which account for 6 per cent of the world’s (415)_____ number of flowering plants. The country has many non-flowering plants, (416)_____ as ferns, algae and fungi. India also has approximately 90,000 (417)____ of animals, as well as a rich variety of fish in its fresh and marine waters.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 415.

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    Correct option: A — total

    total ‘Total’ means the whole amount. The given passage states that there are about 15,000 thousand flowering plants in India, which account for 6 percent of the world’s total number of flowering plants. Hence, ‘total’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3299AIIMSEnglish 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

    Our country, India, is one of the 12 mega bio-diversity countries of the world. With about 47,000 plant species, India (413)_____ tenth place in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity. There are (414)______ 15,000 flowering plants in India, which account for 6 per cent of the world’s (415)_____ number of flowering plants. The country has many non-flowering plants, (416)_____ as ferns, algae and fungi. India also has approximately 90,000 (417)____ of animals, as well as a rich variety of fish in its fresh and marine waters.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 416.

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    Correct option: A — such

    such ‘Such as’ is used to introduce examples of something we mention. In the given passage, some examples of non-flowering plants are given. Hence, ‘such’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3300AIIMSEnglish 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

    Our country, India, is one of the 12 mega bio-diversity countries of the world. With about 47,000 plant species, India (413)_____ tenth place in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity. There are (414)______ 15,000 flowering plants in India, which account for 6 per cent of the world’s (415)_____ number of flowering plants. The country has many non-flowering plants, (416)_____ as ferns, algae and fungi. India also has approximately 90,000 (417)____ of animals, as well as a rich variety of fish in its fresh and marine waters.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 417.

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    Correct option: B — species

    species ‘Species’ means a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other. The given passage states that India also has approximately 90,000 species of animals, as well as a rich variety of fish in its fresh and marine waters. Hence, ‘species’ is the most appropriate answer.

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