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  1. 3391AIIMSEnglish 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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    Sustainability is ____(508)___ longer just a buzzword. It ____ (509) ____ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ____(510)____ green economy. It ____(511)____ estimated that India's renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ____(512)____ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 508.

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    Correct option: C — no

    no The phrase ‘no longer’ means earlier but not now. The given passage states that sustainability is no longer just a buzzword. Hence, ‘no’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3392AIIMSEnglish 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

    Sustainability is ____(508)___ longer just a buzzword. It ____ (509) ____ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ____(510)____ green economy. It ____(511)____ estimated that India's renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ____(512)____ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 509.

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    Correct option: B — is

    is Simple present tense will be used as the given sentence is expressing a general truth about sustainability at present. Hence, ‘is’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3393AIIMSEnglish 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

    Sustainability is ____(508)___ longer just a buzzword. It ____ (509) ____ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ____(510)____ green economy. It ____(511)____ estimated that India's renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ____(512)____ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 510.

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    Correct option: C — its

    its ‘Its’ is a possessive used for things, places, animals and human children. In the given sentence, ‘its’ has been used for ‘India’. Hence, ‘its’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3394AIIMSEnglish 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

    Sustainability is ____(508)___ longer just a buzzword. It ____ (509) ____ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ____(510)____ green economy. It ____(511)____ estimated that India's renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ____(512)____ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 511.

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    Correct option: D — is

    is The given sentence is an example of passive voice of simple present tense and the subject ‘it’ is singular. ‘Singular Sub + is + V3(estimated)’ is the correct grammatical structure for it. Hence, ‘is’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3395AIIMSEnglish 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

    Sustainability is ____(508)___ longer just a buzzword. It ____ (509) ____ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ____(510)____ green economy. It ____(511)____ estimated that India's renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ____(512)____ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 512.

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    Correct option: C — by

    by ‘By’ is used to indicate the end point of a time period of an action or event. Similarly, in the given passage, 2030 is the end point of time for creating more than 3.4 million new jobs. Hence, ‘by’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3396AIIMSEnglish 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 internet has (513) _______reshaped the way information is accessed and shared. With a vast array of websites and social media platforms, individuals can (514) _______ connect with others globally. However, this digital age also brings (515) ________ challenges. The spread of misinformation has become a (516) ________ issue, as false content can quickly gain traction. It is essential for users to (517)_______ assess the credibility of sources before believing and sharing information. In this era of rapid data dissemination, cultivating media literacy is of utmost importance.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 513.

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    Correct option: C — significantly

    significantly ‘Significantly’ means in a way that is large or important enough to be noticed. The given passage states that the internet has significantly reshaped the way information is accessed and shared. Hence, ‘significantly’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3397AIIMSEnglish 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 internet has (513) _______reshaped the way information is accessed and shared. With a vast array of websites and social media platforms, individuals can (514) _______ connect with others globally. However, this digital age also brings (515) ________ challenges. The spread of misinformation has become a (516) ________ issue, as false content can quickly gain traction. It is essential for users to (517)_______ assess the credibility of sources before believing and sharing information. In this era of rapid data dissemination, cultivating media literacy is of utmost importance.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 514.

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    Correct option: D — seamlessly

    seamlessly ‘Seamlessly’ means without any sudden changes, interruptions, or problems. The given passage states that with a vast array of websites and social media platforms, individuals can seamlessly connect with others globally. Hence, ‘seamlessly’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3398AIIMSEnglish 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 internet has (513) _______reshaped the way information is accessed and shared. With a vast array of websites and social media platforms, individuals can (514) _______ connect with others globally. However, this digital age also brings (515) ________ challenges. The spread of misinformation has become a (516) ________ issue, as false content can quickly gain traction. It is essential for users to (517)_______ assess the credibility of sources before believing and sharing information. In this era of rapid data dissemination, cultivating media literacy is of utmost importance.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 515.

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    Correct option: A — numerous

    numerous ‘Numerous’ means many. The given passage states that this digital age also brings numerous challenges. Hence, ‘numerous’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3399AIIMSEnglish 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 internet has (513) _______reshaped the way information is accessed and shared. With a vast array of websites and social media platforms, individuals can (514) _______ connect with others globally. However, this digital age also brings (515) ________ challenges. The spread of misinformation has become a (516) ________ issue, as false content can quickly gain traction. It is essential for users to (517)_______ assess the credibility of sources before believing and sharing information. In this era of rapid data dissemination, cultivating media literacy is of utmost importance.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 516.

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    Correct option: A — pressing

    pressing ‘Pressing’ means requiring immediate attention. The given passage states that the spread of misinformation has become a pressing issue, as false content can quickly gain traction. Hence, ‘pressing’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3400AIIMSEnglish 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 internet has (513) _______reshaped the way information is accessed and shared. With a vast array of websites and social media platforms, individuals can (514) _______ connect with others globally. However, this digital age also brings (515) ________ challenges. The spread of misinformation has become a (516) ________ issue, as false content can quickly gain traction. It is essential for users to (517)_______ assess the credibility of sources before believing and sharing information. In this era of rapid data dissemination, cultivating media literacy is of utmost importance.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 517.

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    Correct option: A — meticulously

    Meticulously ‘Meticulously’ means doing things very carefully and with great attention to detail. The given passage states that it is essential for users to meticulously assess the credibility of sources before believing and sharing information. Hence, ‘meticulously’ is the most appropriate answer.

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