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  1. 3411AIIMSEnglish 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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    Curd contains several microorganisms. Of these, the bacterium, Lactobacillus____(528)____ the formation of curd. It multiplies in milk and____(529)____it into curd. Bacteria are also involved in the____(530)____of cheese, pickles and many other food items. Bacteria and yeast are also helpful for the fermentation of rice idlis and dosa batter. Yeast____(531)____ rapidly and produces carbon dioxide during respiration. Bubbles of the gas fill the dough and increase its_____(532)_____. This is the basis of the use of yeast in the baking industry for making bread, pastries and cakes.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 528.

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    Correct option: D — promotes

    promotes ‘Promotes’ means to contribute to the development of something. The given passage states that the bacterium, Lactobacillus promotes the formation of curd. Hence, ‘promotes’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3412AIIMSEnglish 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

    Curd contains several microorganisms. Of these, the bacterium, Lactobacillus____(528)____ the formation of curd. It multiplies in milk and____(529)____it into curd. Bacteria are also involved in the____(530)____of cheese, pickles and many other food items. Bacteria and yeast are also helpful for the fermentation of rice idlis and dosa batter. Yeast____(531)____ rapidly and produces carbon dioxide during respiration. Bubbles of the gas fill the dough and increase its_____(532)_____. This is the basis of the use of yeast in the baking industry for making bread, pastries and cakes.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 529.

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    Correct option: C — converts

    converts ‘Converts’ means changes the form of something. The given passage states that it multiplies in milk and converts it into curd. Hence, ‘converts’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3413AIIMSEnglish 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

    Curd contains several microorganisms. Of these, the bacterium, Lactobacillus____(528)____ the formation of curd. It multiplies in milk and____(529)____it into curd. Bacteria are also involved in the____(530)____of cheese, pickles and many other food items. Bacteria and yeast are also helpful for the fermentation of rice idlis and dosa batter. Yeast____(531)____ rapidly and produces carbon dioxide during respiration. Bubbles of the gas fill the dough and increase its_____(532)_____. This is the basis of the use of yeast in the baking industry for making bread, pastries and cakes.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 530.

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    Correct option: C — making

    making The given passage states that bacteria are also involved in the making of cheese, pickles and many other food items. Hence, ‘making’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3414AIIMSEnglish 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

    Curd contains several microorganisms. Of these, the bacterium, Lactobacillus____(528)____ the formation of curd. It multiplies in milk and____(529)____it into curd. Bacteria are also involved in the____(530)____of cheese, pickles and many other food items. Bacteria and yeast are also helpful for the fermentation of rice idlis and dosa batter. Yeast____(531)____ rapidly and produces carbon dioxide during respiration. Bubbles of the gas fill the dough and increase its_____(532)_____. This is the basis of the use of yeast in the baking industry for making bread, pastries and cakes.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 531.

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    Correct option: B — reproduces

    reproduces ‘Reproduce’ means to produce a new living thing of the same type as itself. The given passage states that yeast reproduces rapidly and produces carbon dioxide during respiration. Hence, ‘reproduces’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3415AIIMSEnglish 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

    Curd contains several microorganisms. Of these, the bacterium, Lactobacillus____(528)____ the formation of curd. It multiplies in milk and____(529)____it into curd. Bacteria are also involved in the____(530)____of cheese, pickles and many other food items. Bacteria and yeast are also helpful for the fermentation of rice idlis and dosa batter. Yeast____(531)____ rapidly and produces carbon dioxide during respiration. Bubbles of the gas fill the dough and increase its_____(532)_____. This is the basis of the use of yeast in the baking industry for making bread, pastries and cakes.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 532.

    Show answer

    Correct option: B — volume

    volume The given passage states that bubbles of the gas fill the dough and increase its volume. Hence, ‘volume’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3416AIIMSEnglish 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 food industry in India accounts for about 26 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and will be one of the ____(533)____growth areas in the years ahead. This has given____(534)____ to international trade but has also increased the responsibility to achieve the appropriate level of ____(535)____ in terms of sanitary and phytosanitary protection. Further, the Indian Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, reflects a major shift in food laws and seeks to provide greater consumer protection by____(536)____the safety and wholesomeness of food at all stages of the food chain. This changing scenario has widened the scope and ____(537) ____career options in this area.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 533.

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    Correct option: B — major

    major ‘Major’ means bigger than others of the same type. The given passage states that the food industry in India accounts for about 26 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and will be one of the major growth areas in the years ahead. Hence, ‘major’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3417AIIMSEnglish 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 food industry in India accounts for about 26 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and will be one of the ____(533)____growth areas in the years ahead. This has given____(534)____ to international trade but has also increased the responsibility to achieve the appropriate level of ____(535)____ in terms of sanitary and phytosanitary protection. Further, the Indian Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, reflects a major shift in food laws and seeks to provide greater consumer protection by____(536)____the safety and wholesomeness of food at all stages of the food chain. This changing scenario has widened the scope and ____(537) ____career options in this area.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 534.

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    Correct option: B — impetus

    impetus ‘Impetus’ means something that makes a process happen quickly. The given passage states that this has given impetus to international trade. Hence, ‘impetus’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3418AIIMSEnglish 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 food industry in India accounts for about 26 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and will be one of the ____(533)____growth areas in the years ahead. This has given____(534)____ to international trade but has also increased the responsibility to achieve the appropriate level of ____(535)____ in terms of sanitary and phytosanitary protection. Further, the Indian Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, reflects a major shift in food laws and seeks to provide greater consumer protection by____(536)____the safety and wholesomeness of food at all stages of the food chain. This changing scenario has widened the scope and ____(537) ____career options in this area.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 535.

    Show answer

    Correct option: B — safety

    safety The given passage states that this has given impetus to international trade but has also increased the responsibility to achieve the appropriate level of safety in terms of sanitary and phytosanitary protection. Hence, ‘safety’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3419AIIMSEnglish 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 food industry in India accounts for about 26 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and will be one of the ____(533)____growth areas in the years ahead. This has given____(534)____ to international trade but has also increased the responsibility to achieve the appropriate level of ____(535)____ in terms of sanitary and phytosanitary protection. Further, the Indian Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, reflects a major shift in food laws and seeks to provide greater consumer protection by____(536)____the safety and wholesomeness of food at all stages of the food chain. This changing scenario has widened the scope and ____(537) ____career options in this area.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 536.

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    Correct option: D — ensuring

    ensuring ‘Ensuring’ means to make something certain. The given passage states that the Indian Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, reflects a major shift in food laws and seeks to provide greater consumer protection by ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of food at all stages of the food chain. Hence, ‘ensuring’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3420AIIMSEnglish 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 food industry in India accounts for about 26 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and will be one of the ____(533)____growth areas in the years ahead. This has given____(534)____ to international trade but has also increased the responsibility to achieve the appropriate level of ____(535)____ in terms of sanitary and phytosanitary protection. Further, the Indian Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, reflects a major shift in food laws and seeks to provide greater consumer protection by____(536)____the safety and wholesomeness of food at all stages of the food chain. This changing scenario has widened the scope and ____(537) ____career options in this area.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 537.

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    Correct option: A — increased

    increased The given passage states that this changing scenario has widened the scope and increased career options in this area. Hence, ‘increased’ is the most appropriate answer.

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