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  1. 3431AIIMSEnglish 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 water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, is a continuous process that circulates water throughout the Earth's systems. It involves the movement of water between the (548) _______,the water bodies and the land. The cycle consists of several key stages, each playing a crucial role in maintaining Earth's water balance. At the heart of the water cycle is the process of (549)_______.This is where water from oceans, lakes and rivers is heated by the sun and turns into water vapour. This water vapour then rises into the atmosphere, where it cools and condenses to form clouds. When these clouds become heavy enough, they release their moisture through (550)_______,which can fall as rain or other forms of precipitation. When precipitation falls onto the land, it can take different paths. Some of it may evaporate back into the air, while some may be taken up by plants and released back into the atmosphere through a process called (551)_______.The rest of the water may flow over the land's surface, gathering in streams and rivers that eventually lead back to the oceans, completing the cycle. The water cycle is essential for maintaining Earth's ecosystems and supporting life. It helps distribute fresh water to various regions, replenishes water sources, and plays a role in regulating(552)_______temperatures. Understanding the water cycle is crucial for addressing water scarcity and managing natural resources effectively.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 548.

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    Correct option: B — atmosphere

    atmosphere ‘Atmosphere’ means the envelope of gases surrounding the earth. The given passage states that it involves the movement of water between the atmosphere, the water bodies and the land. Hence, ‘atmosphere’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3432AIIMSEnglish 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 water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, is a continuous process that circulates water throughout the Earth's systems. It involves the movement of water between the (548) _______,the water bodies and the land. The cycle consists of several key stages, each playing a crucial role in maintaining Earth's water balance. At the heart of the water cycle is the process of (549)_______.This is where water from oceans, lakes and rivers is heated by the sun and turns into water vapour. This water vapour then rises into the atmosphere, where it cools and condenses to form clouds. When these clouds become heavy enough, they release their moisture through (550)_______,which can fall as rain or other forms of precipitation. When precipitation falls onto the land, it can take different paths. Some of it may evaporate back into the air, while some may be taken up by plants and released back into the atmosphere through a process called (551)_______.The rest of the water may flow over the land's surface, gathering in streams and rivers that eventually lead back to the oceans, completing the cycle. The water cycle is essential for maintaining Earth's ecosystems and supporting life. It helps distribute fresh water to various regions, replenishes water sources, and plays a role in regulating(552)_______temperatures. Understanding the water cycle is crucial for addressing water scarcity and managing natural resources effectively.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 549.

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    Correct option: A — evaporation

    evaporation ‘Evaporation’ means the process of turning from liquid into vapour. The given passage states that the process of evaporation is at the heart of the water cycle. Hence, ‘evaporation’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3433AIIMSEnglish 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 water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, is a continuous process that circulates water throughout the Earth's systems. It involves the movement of water between the (548) _______,the water bodies and the land. The cycle consists of several key stages, each playing a crucial role in maintaining Earth's water balance. At the heart of the water cycle is the process of (549)_______.This is where water from oceans, lakes and rivers is heated by the sun and turns into water vapour. This water vapour then rises into the atmosphere, where it cools and condenses to form clouds. When these clouds become heavy enough, they release their moisture through (550)_______,which can fall as rain or other forms of precipitation. When precipitation falls onto the land, it can take different paths. Some of it may evaporate back into the air, while some may be taken up by plants and released back into the atmosphere through a process called (551)_______.The rest of the water may flow over the land's surface, gathering in streams and rivers that eventually lead back to the oceans, completing the cycle. The water cycle is essential for maintaining Earth's ecosystems and supporting life. It helps distribute fresh water to various regions, replenishes water sources, and plays a role in regulating(552)_______temperatures. Understanding the water cycle is crucial for addressing water scarcity and managing natural resources effectively.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 550.

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    Correct option: C — precipitation

    precipitation ‘Precipitation’ means water that falls from the clouds toward the ground, esp. as rain or snow. The given passage states that when these clouds become heavy enough, they release their moisture through precipitation. Hence, ‘precipitation’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3434AIIMSEnglish 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 water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, is a continuous process that circulates water throughout the Earth's systems. It involves the movement of water between the (548) _______,the water bodies and the land. The cycle consists of several key stages, each playing a crucial role in maintaining Earth's water balance. At the heart of the water cycle is the process of (549)_______.This is where water from oceans, lakes and rivers is heated by the sun and turns into water vapour. This water vapour then rises into the atmosphere, where it cools and condenses to form clouds. When these clouds become heavy enough, they release their moisture through (550)_______,which can fall as rain or other forms of precipitation. When precipitation falls onto the land, it can take different paths. Some of it may evaporate back into the air, while some may be taken up by plants and released back into the atmosphere through a process called (551)_______.The rest of the water may flow over the land's surface, gathering in streams and rivers that eventually lead back to the oceans, completing the cycle. The water cycle is essential for maintaining Earth's ecosystems and supporting life. It helps distribute fresh water to various regions, replenishes water sources, and plays a role in regulating(552)_______temperatures. Understanding the water cycle is crucial for addressing water scarcity and managing natural resources effectively.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 551.

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    Correct option: B — transpiration

    transpiration ‘Transpiration’ means the process of losing water through the surface or skin of a body or a plant. The given passage states that some of the precipitation may be taken up by plants and released back into the atmosphere through a process called transpiration. Hence, ‘transpiration’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3435AIIMSEnglish 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 water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, is a continuous process that circulates water throughout the Earth's systems. It involves the movement of water between the (548) _______,the water bodies and the land. The cycle consists of several key stages, each playing a crucial role in maintaining Earth's water balance. At the heart of the water cycle is the process of (549)_______.This is where water from oceans, lakes and rivers is heated by the sun and turns into water vapour. This water vapour then rises into the atmosphere, where it cools and condenses to form clouds. When these clouds become heavy enough, they release their moisture through (550)_______,which can fall as rain or other forms of precipitation. When precipitation falls onto the land, it can take different paths. Some of it may evaporate back into the air, while some may be taken up by plants and released back into the atmosphere through a process called (551)_______.The rest of the water may flow over the land's surface, gathering in streams and rivers that eventually lead back to the oceans, completing the cycle. The water cycle is essential for maintaining Earth's ecosystems and supporting life. It helps distribute fresh water to various regions, replenishes water sources, and plays a role in regulating(552)_______temperatures. Understanding the water cycle is crucial for addressing water scarcity and managing natural resources effectively.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 552.

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    Correct option: C — global

    global ‘Global’ means involving the entire world. The given passage states that it helps distribute fresh water to various regions, replenishes water sources, and plays a role in regulating global temperatures. Hence, ‘global’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3436AIIMSEnglish 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

    Smoking is the leading cause of death from bronchogenic carcinoma of the lungs, as well as a cause of death from larynx, oral cavity, oesophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, uterine cervix and coronary heart disease. Nicotine is the (553)_______ addictive component of tobacco smoke. The additives, too, cause (554)_______ to the body; for example, ammonia can result in a 100-fold increase in nicotine's (555) ______ to enter the nose. Nicotine's 'kick' can be amplified by levulinic acid, an additive used to conceal the nicotine's harsh taste, by (556)________ the binding of nicotine to brain receptors. More than four thousand compounds and more than forty known carcinogens are found in cigarette smoke. Tobacco smoke has been well (557)______ as a proven carcinogen and cancer cause for many years.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 553.

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    Correct option: A — primary

    primary ‘Primary’ means main. The given passage states that Nicotine is the primary addictive component of tobacco smoke. Hence, ‘primary’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3437AIIMSEnglish 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

    Smoking is the leading cause of death from bronchogenic carcinoma of the lungs, as well as a cause of death from larynx, oral cavity, oesophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, uterine cervix and coronary heart disease. Nicotine is the (553)_______ addictive component of tobacco smoke. The additives, too, cause (554)_______ to the body; for example, ammonia can result in a 100-fold increase in nicotine's (555) ______ to enter the nose. Nicotine's 'kick' can be amplified by levulinic acid, an additive used to conceal the nicotine's harsh taste, by (556)________ the binding of nicotine to brain receptors. More than four thousand compounds and more than forty known carcinogens are found in cigarette smoke. Tobacco smoke has been well (557)______ as a proven carcinogen and cancer cause for many years.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 554.

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    Correct option: C — harm

    harm ‘Harm’ means physical or other injury or damage. The given passage states that the additives, too, cause harm to the body. Hence, ‘harm’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3438AIIMSEnglish 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

    Smoking is the leading cause of death from bronchogenic carcinoma of the lungs, as well as a cause of death from larynx, oral cavity, oesophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, uterine cervix and coronary heart disease. Nicotine is the (553)_______ addictive component of tobacco smoke. The additives, too, cause (554)_______ to the body; for example, ammonia can result in a 100-fold increase in nicotine's (555) ______ to enter the nose. Nicotine's 'kick' can be amplified by levulinic acid, an additive used to conceal the nicotine's harsh taste, by (556)________ the binding of nicotine to brain receptors. More than four thousand compounds and more than forty known carcinogens are found in cigarette smoke. Tobacco smoke has been well (557)______ as a proven carcinogen and cancer cause for many years.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 555.

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    Correct option: D — capacity

    capacity ‘Capacity’ means the ability to do something. The given passage states that ammonia can result in a 100-fold increase in nicotine’s capacity to enter the nose. Hence, ‘capacity’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3439AIIMSEnglish 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

    Smoking is the leading cause of death from bronchogenic carcinoma of the lungs, as well as a cause of death from larynx, oral cavity, oesophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, uterine cervix and coronary heart disease. Nicotine is the (553)_______ addictive component of tobacco smoke. The additives, too, cause (554)_______ to the body; for example, ammonia can result in a 100-fold increase in nicotine's (555) ______ to enter the nose. Nicotine's 'kick' can be amplified by levulinic acid, an additive used to conceal the nicotine's harsh taste, by (556)________ the binding of nicotine to brain receptors. More than four thousand compounds and more than forty known carcinogens are found in cigarette smoke. Tobacco smoke has been well (557)______ as a proven carcinogen and cancer cause for many years.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 556.

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    Correct option: C — increasing

    increasing The given passage states that nicotine’s ‘kick’ can be amplified by levulinic acid by increasing the binding of nicotine to brain receptors. Hence, ‘increasing’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3440AIIMSEnglish 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

    Smoking is the leading cause of death from bronchogenic carcinoma of the lungs, as well as a cause of death from larynx, oral cavity, oesophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, uterine cervix and coronary heart disease. Nicotine is the (553)_______ addictive component of tobacco smoke. The additives, too, cause (554)_______ to the body; for example, ammonia can result in a 100-fold increase in nicotine's (555) ______ to enter the nose. Nicotine's 'kick' can be amplified by levulinic acid, an additive used to conceal the nicotine's harsh taste, by (556)________ the binding of nicotine to brain receptors. More than four thousand compounds and more than forty known carcinogens are found in cigarette smoke. Tobacco smoke has been well (557)______ as a proven carcinogen and cancer cause for many years.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 557.

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    Correct option: C — recognised

    recognised ‘Recognised’ means generally accepted that something has a particular quality. The given passage states that tobacco smoke has been well recognised as a proven carcinogen and cancer cause for many years. Hence, ‘recognised’ is the most appropriate answer.

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