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3521AIIMSEnglish 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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Photosynthesis is the _______ (635) used by plants, algae and some bacteria to turn sunlight into energy. The process chemically ________ (636) carbon dioxide and water into food and oxygen. The chemical reaction often _______ (637) on a pigment called chlorophyll, which gives plants their green colour. Photosynthesis is also the _______ (638) our planet is blanketed in an oxygen-rich atmosphere. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the ______ (639) air and release water and oxygen via microscopic pores on their leaves called stomata.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 638.
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Correct option: C — reason
Reason ‘Reason’ means a cause or explanation for something. The given passage states that photosynthesis is also the reason for our planet having an oxygen-rich atmosphere. Hence, ‘reason’ is the most appropriate answer.
3522AIIMSEnglish 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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Photosynthesis is the _______ (635) used by plants, algae and some bacteria to turn sunlight into energy. The process chemically ________ (636) carbon dioxide and water into food and oxygen. The chemical reaction often _______ (637) on a pigment called chlorophyll, which gives plants their green colour. Photosynthesis is also the _______ (638) our planet is blanketed in an oxygen-rich atmosphere. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the ______ (639) air and release water and oxygen via microscopic pores on their leaves called stomata.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 639.
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Correct option: C — surrounding
Surrounding ‘Surrounding’ means the area or environment that is around something. The given passage states that plants absorb carbon dioxide from the surrounding air. Hence, ‘surrounding’ is the most appropriate answer.
3523AIIMSEnglish 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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_______(640) university or college degree has long been the traditional hallmark of a _______ (641) candidate in the professional arena. While it historically provided the most widely accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals, many companies today ________ (642) their hiring process and considering a broader list of criteria to judge a candidate's ability. Organisations are reducing their reliance on college degrees as a sole marker of competence and instead placing greater emphasis ________ (643) the practical skills candidates have acquired through work experience. This shift in hiring is of particular relevance to India, which has the ______ (644) youth population in the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 640.
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Correct option: C — A
A We use the article ‘a’ before the words starting with a Consonant sound for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected department, a degree, etc. Hence, ‘A’ is the most appropriate answer.
3524AIIMSEnglish 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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_______(640) university or college degree has long been the traditional hallmark of a _______ (641) candidate in the professional arena. While it historically provided the most widely accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals, many companies today ________ (642) their hiring process and considering a broader list of criteria to judge a candidate's ability. Organisations are reducing their reliance on college degrees as a sole marker of competence and instead placing greater emphasis ________ (643) the practical skills candidates have acquired through work experience. This shift in hiring is of particular relevance to India, which has the ______ (644) youth population in the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 641.
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Correct option: D — qualified
Qualified The given sentence needs an adjective to qualify the noun(candidate). 'Qualified' is a past participle, acting as an adjective. Hence, ‘qualified’ is the most appropriate answer.
3525AIIMSEnglish 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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_______(640) university or college degree has long been the traditional hallmark of a _______ (641) candidate in the professional arena. While it historically provided the most widely accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals, many companies today ________ (642) their hiring process and considering a broader list of criteria to judge a candidate's ability. Organisations are reducing their reliance on college degrees as a sole marker of competence and instead placing greater emphasis ________ (643) the practical skills candidates have acquired through work experience. This shift in hiring is of particular relevance to India, which has the ______ (644) youth population in the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 642.
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Correct option: D — are changing
Are changing ‘Are + V - ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Hence, ‘are changing’ is the most appropriate answer.
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3526AIIMSEnglish 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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_______(640) university or college degree has long been the traditional hallmark of a _______ (641) candidate in the professional arena. While it historically provided the most widely accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals, many companies today ________ (642) their hiring process and considering a broader list of criteria to judge a candidate's ability. Organisations are reducing their reliance on college degrees as a sole marker of competence and instead placing greater emphasis ________ (643) the practical skills candidates have acquired through work experience. This shift in hiring is of particular relevance to India, which has the ______ (644) youth population in the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 643.
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Correct option: D — on
On ‘On’ is a fixed preposition used after the noun ‘emphasis’. Hence, ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer.
3527AIIMSEnglish 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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_______(640) university or college degree has long been the traditional hallmark of a _______ (641) candidate in the professional arena. While it historically provided the most widely accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals, many companies today ________ (642) their hiring process and considering a broader list of criteria to judge a candidate's ability. Organisations are reducing their reliance on college degrees as a sole marker of competence and instead placing greater emphasis ________ (643) the practical skills candidates have acquired through work experience. This shift in hiring is of particular relevance to India, which has the ______ (644) youth population in the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 644.
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Correct option: A — largest
Largest ‘Largest’ means the greatest number. The given passage states that India has the greatest number of youths in the world. Hence, ‘largest’ is the most appropriate answer.
3528AIIMSEnglish 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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Democracy is a form of government where the power lies _______ (645) the people. It is based on the principles of equality, freedom and the rule of law. In a democratic society, ______ (646) have the right to participate in the decision-making process,______ (647) directly or through elected representatives. Democracy also allows for the ______(648) of individual rights and liberties. While democracy is not without its challenges, such as the need to balance competing interests and the risk of _____ (649) movements, it remains one of the most widely embraced forms of government around the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 645.
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Correct option: D — with
With ‘With’ is used to indicate possession or ownership. The given passage states that democracy is a form of government where the power lies with the people. Hence, ‘with’ is the most appropriate answer.
3529AIIMSEnglish 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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Democracy is a form of government where the power lies _______ (645) the people. It is based on the principles of equality, freedom and the rule of law. In a democratic society, ______ (646) have the right to participate in the decision-making process,______ (647) directly or through elected representatives. Democracy also allows for the ______(648) of individual rights and liberties. While democracy is not without its challenges, such as the need to balance competing interests and the risk of _____ (649) movements, it remains one of the most widely embraced forms of government around the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 646.
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Correct option: D — citizens
Citizens ‘Citizens’ means the individuals living in a country. The given passage states that in a democratic society, citizens have the right to participate in the decision-making process. Hence, ‘citizens’ is the most appropriate answer.
3530AIIMSEnglish 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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Democracy is a form of government where the power lies _______ (645) the people. It is based on the principles of equality, freedom and the rule of law. In a democratic society, ______ (646) have the right to participate in the decision-making process,______ (647) directly or through elected representatives. Democracy also allows for the ______(648) of individual rights and liberties. While democracy is not without its challenges, such as the need to balance competing interests and the risk of _____ (649) movements, it remains one of the most widely embraced forms of government around the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 647.
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Correct option: A — either
Either ‘Either… or’ is a fixed pair. The given passage states that citizens have the right to participate in the decision-making process, either directly or through elected representatives Hence, ‘either’ is the most appropriate answer.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 647.

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