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  1. 3501AIIMSEnglish 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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    Discrimination refers to the inequitable or (615)________ treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can (616)________ a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioural responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavourable emotional reactions, including but not limited to (617)________, despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in health-compromising behaviours such as smoking, drinking and (618)________ drug use, while simultaneously causing a (619)________ in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 618.

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    Correct option: D — illicit

    Illicit ‘Illicit’ means forbidden by law, rules or custom. The given passage states that anxiety has been linked to a rise in health-compromising behaviours such as smoking, drinking and illicit drug use. Hence, ‘illicit’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3502AIIMSEnglish 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

    Discrimination refers to the inequitable or (615)________ treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can (616)________ a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioural responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavourable emotional reactions, including but not limited to (617)________, despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in health-compromising behaviours such as smoking, drinking and (618)________ drug use, while simultaneously causing a (619)________ in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 619.

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    Correct option: C — decline

    Decline ‘Decline’ means a reduction in quantity, quality, or value. The given passage states that anxiety causes rise in health-compromising behaviours while simultaneously causing a decline in health-promoting activities. Hence, ‘decline’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3503AIIMSEnglish 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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    Swans are large water birds that (620) ________ to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They (621) __________ for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their (622) ________ features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. (623)_______ , not all swan species are white; the black Swan (624) __________ has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 620.

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    Correct option: B — belong

    Belong ‘Belong’ means to be a part of a group. The given passage states that swans are large waterbirds that belong to the family anatidae. Hence, ‘belong’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3504AIIMSEnglish 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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    Swans are large water birds that (620) ________ to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They (621) __________ for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their (622) ________ features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. (623)_______ , not all swan species are white; the black Swan (624) __________ has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 621.

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    Correct option: A — are known

    are known The given passage states that they are known for their beauty and grace and are often used as a symbol of love, fidelity, and elegance. Hence, ‘are known’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3505AIIMSEnglish 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

    Swans are large water birds that (620) ________ to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They (621) __________ for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their (622) ________ features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. (623)_______ , not all swan species are white; the black Swan (624) __________ has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 622.

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    Correct option: B — distinctive

    Distinctive ‘Distinctive’ means easy to recognise as it is different from other things. The given passage states that they are also famous for their distinctive features, such as long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. Hence, ‘distinctive’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3506AIIMSEnglish 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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    Swans are large water birds that (620) ________ to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They (621) __________ for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their (622) ________ features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. (623)_______ , not all swan species are white; the black Swan (624) __________ has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 623.

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    Correct option: D — However

    However ‘However’ is an adverb that is used to express a lack of limit. Similarly, the given passage states that there is a limit on the number of species that have white feathers. Hence, ‘however’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3507AIIMSEnglish 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

    Swans are large water birds that (620) ________ to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They (621) __________ for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their (622) ________ features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. (623)_______ , not all swan species are white; the black Swan (624) __________ has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 624.

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    Correct option: A — for example

    For example ‘For example’ is used to state specific examples that clarify a point. The given passage states that black swan is an example of a swan that has black feathers and a red bill. Hence, ‘for example’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3508AIIMSEnglish 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 concept of motivation focuses on explaining what moves behaviour. In fact, the term (625) ________is derived from the Latin word 'movere, referring to movement of activity. Most of our everyday explanation of (626)_______ is given in terms of motives. Motives also help in making (627)_______about behaviour. A person will work hard in school, in sports, in business, in music, and in many other situations, if he/she has a very strong need for (628)_______Hence, motives are the general states that enable us to make predictions about behaviour in many different situations. In other words, motivation is one of the (629)_______of behaviour. Instincts, drives, needs, goals, and incentives come under the broad cluster of motivation.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 625.

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    Correct option: C — motivation

    Motivation ‘Motivation’ means enthusiasm for doing something. The given passage states that the term ‘motivation’ is derived from the Latin word ‘movere’, referring to movement of activity. Hence, ‘motivation’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3509AIIMSEnglish 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 concept of motivation focuses on explaining what moves behaviour. In fact, the term (625) ________is derived from the Latin word 'movere, referring to movement of activity. Most of our everyday explanation of (626)_______ is given in terms of motives. Motives also help in making (627)_______about behaviour. A person will work hard in school, in sports, in business, in music, and in many other situations, if he/she has a very strong need for (628)_______Hence, motives are the general states that enable us to make predictions about behaviour in many different situations. In other words, motivation is one of the (629)_______of behaviour. Instincts, drives, needs, goals, and incentives come under the broad cluster of motivation.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 626.

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    Correct option: A — behavior

    Behaviour ‘Behaviour’ means the way in which someone acts. The given passage states that most of our everyday explanation of behaviour is given in terms of motives. Hence, ‘behaviour’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3510AIIMSEnglish 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 concept of motivation focuses on explaining what moves behaviour. In fact, the term (625) ________is derived from the Latin word 'movere, referring to movement of activity. Most of our everyday explanation of (626)_______ is given in terms of motives. Motives also help in making (627)_______about behaviour. A person will work hard in school, in sports, in business, in music, and in many other situations, if he/she has a very strong need for (628)_______Hence, motives are the general states that enable us to make predictions about behaviour in many different situations. In other words, motivation is one of the (629)_______of behaviour. Instincts, drives, needs, goals, and incentives come under the broad cluster of motivation.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 627.

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    Correct option: B — predictions

    Predictions ‘Prediction’ means statements about what will happen in the future. The given passage states that motives also help in making predictions about behaviour. Hence, ‘predictions’ is the most appropriate answer.

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