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  1. 3331AIIMSEnglish 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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    When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that rupees with the denominations of 500/- and 1000/- would (448).______ to be the legal tender from the 9th of November, the whole country was stunned. This decision caused a sensation in the whole country. Social media was flooded with messages and information. People started counting the cash they had (449).______ for years legally or illegally. The main objective of this move was to curb black money, corruption and fake money menace. All the people but those who indulged in (450).______ welcomed the move. The whole opposition shook hands against this move under one pretence or the other. They called this decision a (451).______ law and wanted the government to roll it back. Severe criticisms were made to target the decision. The government also carried out (452).______ attacks.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 448.

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    Correct option: B — cease

    cease ‘Cease’ means to come to an end. The given passage states that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that rupees with denominations of 500/- and 1000/- would cease to be the legal tender from the 9th of November. Hence, ‘cease’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3332AIIMSEnglish 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

    When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that rupees with the denominations of 500/- and 1000/- would (448).______ to be the legal tender from the 9th of November, the whole country was stunned. This decision caused a sensation in the whole country. Social media was flooded with messages and information. People started counting the cash they had (449).______ for years legally or illegally. The main objective of this move was to curb black money, corruption and fake money menace. All the people but those who indulged in (450).______ welcomed the move. The whole opposition shook hands against this move under one pretence or the other. They called this decision a (451).______ law and wanted the government to roll it back. Severe criticisms were made to target the decision. The government also carried out (452).______ attacks.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 449.

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    Correct option: B — accumulated

    accumulated ‘Accumulate’ means to acquire something over a period of time. The given passage states that people started counting the cash they had accumulated for years legally or illegally. Hence, ‘accumulated’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3333AIIMSEnglish 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

    When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that rupees with the denominations of 500/- and 1000/- would (448).______ to be the legal tender from the 9th of November, the whole country was stunned. This decision caused a sensation in the whole country. Social media was flooded with messages and information. People started counting the cash they had (449).______ for years legally or illegally. The main objective of this move was to curb black money, corruption and fake money menace. All the people but those who indulged in (450).______ welcomed the move. The whole opposition shook hands against this move under one pretence or the other. They called this decision a (451).______ law and wanted the government to roll it back. Severe criticisms were made to target the decision. The government also carried out (452).______ attacks.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 450.

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    Correct option: D — malpractices

    malpractices ‘Malpractice’ means improper, illegal, or negligent professional behaviour. The given passage states that all the people but those who indulged in malpractice welcomed the move. Hence, ‘malpractices’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3334AIIMSEnglish 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

    When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that rupees with the denominations of 500/- and 1000/- would (448).______ to be the legal tender from the 9th of November, the whole country was stunned. This decision caused a sensation in the whole country. Social media was flooded with messages and information. People started counting the cash they had (449).______ for years legally or illegally. The main objective of this move was to curb black money, corruption and fake money menace. All the people but those who indulged in (450).______ welcomed the move. The whole opposition shook hands against this move under one pretence or the other. They called this decision a (451).______ law and wanted the government to roll it back. Severe criticisms were made to target the decision. The government also carried out (452).______ attacks.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 451.

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    Correct option: C — draconian

    draconian ‘Draconian’ means excessively harsh and severe. The given passage states that they called this decision a draconian law and wanted the government to roll it back. Hence, ‘draconian’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3335AIIMSEnglish 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

    When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that rupees with the denominations of 500/- and 1000/- would (448).______ to be the legal tender from the 9th of November, the whole country was stunned. This decision caused a sensation in the whole country. Social media was flooded with messages and information. People started counting the cash they had (449).______ for years legally or illegally. The main objective of this move was to curb black money, corruption and fake money menace. All the people but those who indulged in (450).______ welcomed the move. The whole opposition shook hands against this move under one pretence or the other. They called this decision a (451).______ law and wanted the government to roll it back. Severe criticisms were made to target the decision. The government also carried out (452).______ attacks.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 452.

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    Correct option: C — example

    example The given passage states that the government also carried out example attacks. Hence, ‘example’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3336AIIMSEnglish 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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    Organic agriculture offers a means to substitute costlier agricultural inputs such as HYV seeds, chemical fertilisers and pesticides with locally produced organic inputs that are cheaper and thereby generate good returns on (453)_______. Organic agriculture also generates income through exports as the demand for organically grown crops is on a (454)______. Studies across countries have shown that organically grown food has more nutritional value than chemical farming, thus providing us with healthy foods. Since organic farming requires more labour input than (455)______ farming, India will find organic farming an attractive (456)______. Finally, the produce is pesticide-free and produced in an environmentally (457)______ way.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 453.

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    Correct option: A — investment

    Investment ‘Investment’ means putting money or resources into something to try to make more money or gain a benefit later. The given passage states that organic agriculture offers a means to substitute costlier agricultural inputs such as HYV seeds, chemical fertilisers and pesticides with locally produced organic inputs that are cheaper and thereby generate good returns on investment. Hence, ‘investment’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3337AIIMSEnglish 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

    Organic agriculture offers a means to substitute costlier agricultural inputs such as HYV seeds, chemical fertilisers and pesticides with locally produced organic inputs that are cheaper and thereby generate good returns on (453)_______. Organic agriculture also generates income through exports as the demand for organically grown crops is on a (454)______. Studies across countries have shown that organically grown food has more nutritional value than chemical farming, thus providing us with healthy foods. Since organic farming requires more labour input than (455)______ farming, India will find organic farming an attractive (456)______. Finally, the produce is pesticide-free and produced in an environmentally (457)______ way.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 454.

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    Correct option: C — rise

    rise The given passage states that organic agriculture also generates income through exports as the demand for organically grown food is on a rise. Hence, ‘rise’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3338AIIMSEnglish 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

    Organic agriculture offers a means to substitute costlier agricultural inputs such as HYV seeds, chemical fertilisers and pesticides with locally produced organic inputs that are cheaper and thereby generate good returns on (453)_______. Organic agriculture also generates income through exports as the demand for organically grown crops is on a (454)______. Studies across countries have shown that organically grown food has more nutritional value than chemical farming, thus providing us with healthy foods. Since organic farming requires more labour input than (455)______ farming, India will find organic farming an attractive (456)______. Finally, the produce is pesticide-free and produced in an environmentally (457)______ way.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 455.

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    Correct option: B — conventional

    conventional ‘Conventional’ means following established practices or styles. The given passage states that organic farming requires more labour input than conventional farming. Hence, ‘conventional’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3339AIIMSEnglish 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

    Organic agriculture offers a means to substitute costlier agricultural inputs such as HYV seeds, chemical fertilisers and pesticides with locally produced organic inputs that are cheaper and thereby generate good returns on (453)_______. Organic agriculture also generates income through exports as the demand for organically grown crops is on a (454)______. Studies across countries have shown that organically grown food has more nutritional value than chemical farming, thus providing us with healthy foods. Since organic farming requires more labour input than (455)______ farming, India will find organic farming an attractive (456)______. Finally, the produce is pesticide-free and produced in an environmentally (457)______ way.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 456.

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    Correct option: A — challenge

    challenge ’Challenge’ means something that is difficult. The given passage states that India will find organic farming an attractive challenge. Hence, ‘challenge’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3340AIIMSEnglish 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

    Organic agriculture offers a means to substitute costlier agricultural inputs such as HYV seeds, chemical fertilisers and pesticides with locally produced organic inputs that are cheaper and thereby generate good returns on (453)_______. Organic agriculture also generates income through exports as the demand for organically grown crops is on a (454)______. Studies across countries have shown that organically grown food has more nutritional value than chemical farming, thus providing us with healthy foods. Since organic farming requires more labour input than (455)______ farming, India will find organic farming an attractive (456)______. Finally, the produce is pesticide-free and produced in an environmentally (457)______ way.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 457.

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    Correct option: A — sustainable

    sustainable ‘Sustainable’ means being able to continue over a period of time. The given passage states that the produce is pesticide-free and produced in an environmentally sustainable way. Hence, ‘sustainable’ is the most appropriate answer.

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