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  1. 3531AIIMSEnglish 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 648.

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    Correct option: B — protection

    Protection ‘Protection’ means the action of safeguarding or ensuring safety. The given passage states that democracy also allows for the protection of individual rights and liberties. Hence, ‘protection’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3532AIIMSEnglish 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 649.

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    Correct option: C — populist

    Populist ‘Populist movement’ means political or social movements that claim to represent their interests. The given passage states that while democracy is not without its challenges, such as the need to balance competing interests and the risk of populist movements. Hence, ‘populist’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3533AIIMSEnglish 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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    Environmental pollution is a growing (650) ____ all around the world as it poses significant risks to human health and ecosystems. The (651)____of environmental pollution vary from natural causes such as volcanic emissions to human actions, including industrialisation, transportation, energy production and agricultural practices. (652)____of these activities, pollutants are released into the air, water bodies and soil leading to harmful effects such as respiratory diseases, loss of biodiversity and climate change. One of the primary causes of environmental pollution is human attitudes towards sustainability (653)___ their lack of environmental awareness. Human activities that harm the environment and ecosystem often result from individual choices (654)_____driving or using single-use plastics.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 650.

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    Correct option: C — concern

    Concern ‘Concern’ means a matter or problem that causes worry. The given passage states that environmental pollution is a growing problem all around the world as it poses significant risks to human health and ecosystems. Hence, ‘concern’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3534AIIMSEnglish 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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    Environmental pollution is a growing (650) ____ all around the world as it poses significant risks to human health and ecosystems. The (651)____of environmental pollution vary from natural causes such as volcanic emissions to human actions, including industrialisation, transportation, energy production and agricultural practices. (652)____of these activities, pollutants are released into the air, water bodies and soil leading to harmful effects such as respiratory diseases, loss of biodiversity and climate change. One of the primary causes of environmental pollution is human attitudes towards sustainability (653)___ their lack of environmental awareness. Human activities that harm the environment and ecosystem often result from individual choices (654)_____driving or using single-use plastics.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 651.

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    Correct option: B — sources

    Sources ‘Sources’ means the cause of something. The given passage states that the sources of environmental pollution vary from natural causes to human actions. Hence, ‘sources’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3535AIIMSEnglish 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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    Environmental pollution is a growing (650) ____ all around the world as it poses significant risks to human health and ecosystems. The (651)____of environmental pollution vary from natural causes such as volcanic emissions to human actions, including industrialisation, transportation, energy production and agricultural practices. (652)____of these activities, pollutants are released into the air, water bodies and soil leading to harmful effects such as respiratory diseases, loss of biodiversity and climate change. One of the primary causes of environmental pollution is human attitudes towards sustainability (653)___ their lack of environmental awareness. Human activities that harm the environment and ecosystem often result from individual choices (654)_____driving or using single-use plastics.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 652.

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    Correct option: C — As a result

    As a result The phrase ‘as a result’ is used to indicate a consequence or outcome. The given passage states that of these activities, pollutants are released into the air, water bodies and soil leading to harmful effects such as respiratory diseases, loss of biodiversity and climate change. Hence, ‘as a result’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3536AIIMSEnglish 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

    Environmental pollution is a growing (650) ____ all around the world as it poses significant risks to human health and ecosystems. The (651)____of environmental pollution vary from natural causes such as volcanic emissions to human actions, including industrialisation, transportation, energy production and agricultural practices. (652)____of these activities, pollutants are released into the air, water bodies and soil leading to harmful effects such as respiratory diseases, loss of biodiversity and climate change. One of the primary causes of environmental pollution is human attitudes towards sustainability (653)___ their lack of environmental awareness. Human activities that harm the environment and ecosystem often result from individual choices (654)_____driving or using single-use plastics.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 653.

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    Correct option: A — and

    And The given passage states that one of the primary causes of environmental pollution is human attitudes towards sustainability and their lack of environmental awareness. Hence, ‘and’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3537AIIMSEnglish 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

    Environmental pollution is a growing (650) ____ all around the world as it poses significant risks to human health and ecosystems. The (651)____of environmental pollution vary from natural causes such as volcanic emissions to human actions, including industrialisation, transportation, energy production and agricultural practices. (652)____of these activities, pollutants are released into the air, water bodies and soil leading to harmful effects such as respiratory diseases, loss of biodiversity and climate change. One of the primary causes of environmental pollution is human attitudes towards sustainability (653)___ their lack of environmental awareness. Human activities that harm the environment and ecosystem often result from individual choices (654)_____driving or using single-use plastics.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 654.

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    Correct option: C — like

    Like The given passage states that human activities that harm the environment and ecosystem often result from individual choices like driving or using single-use plastics Hence, ‘like’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3538AIIMSEnglish 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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    Once there was a king named Midas who was granted a (655)_____ by Dionysus, the god of wine. For his wish, Midas asked that whatever he (656)____ would turn to gold. Despite Dionysus' efforts to prevent it, Midas pleaded that this was a fantastic wish, and so, it was bestowed. Excited about his newly-earned (657)________, Midas started touching all kinds of things, turning each item into pure gold. But soon, Midas became (658)_____ . As he picked up a piece of food, he found he couldn't eat it. It had turned to gold in his hand. Hungry, Midas groaned, "I'll starve! Perhaps this was not such an excellent wish after all!" Seeing his dismay, Midas' (659)___________ daughter threw her arms around him to comfort him, and she, too, turned to gold. "The golden touch is no blessing," Midas cried.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 655.

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    Correct option: B — wish

    Wish ‘Wish’ means a desire or request for something to happen. The given passage states that once there was a king named Midas who was granted a wish by Dionysus. Hence, ‘wish’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3539AIIMSEnglish 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

    Once there was a king named Midas who was granted a (655)_____ by Dionysus, the god of wine. For his wish, Midas asked that whatever he (656)____ would turn to gold. Despite Dionysus' efforts to prevent it, Midas pleaded that this was a fantastic wish, and so, it was bestowed. Excited about his newly-earned (657)________, Midas started touching all kinds of things, turning each item into pure gold. But soon, Midas became (658)_____ . As he picked up a piece of food, he found he couldn't eat it. It had turned to gold in his hand. Hungry, Midas groaned, "I'll starve! Perhaps this was not such an excellent wish after all!" Seeing his dismay, Midas' (659)___________ daughter threw her arms around him to comfort him, and she, too, turned to gold. "The golden touch is no blessing," Midas cried.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 656.

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    Correct option: B — touche

    Touched ‘Touched’ means to come in contact with. The given passage states that Midas asked that whatever he touched would turn to gold. Hence, ‘touched’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3540AIIMSEnglish 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

    Once there was a king named Midas who was granted a (655)_____ by Dionysus, the god of wine. For his wish, Midas asked that whatever he (656)____ would turn to gold. Despite Dionysus' efforts to prevent it, Midas pleaded that this was a fantastic wish, and so, it was bestowed. Excited about his newly-earned (657)________, Midas started touching all kinds of things, turning each item into pure gold. But soon, Midas became (658)_____ . As he picked up a piece of food, he found he couldn't eat it. It had turned to gold in his hand. Hungry, Midas groaned, "I'll starve! Perhaps this was not such an excellent wish after all!" Seeing his dismay, Midas' (659)___________ daughter threw her arms around him to comfort him, and she, too, turned to gold. "The golden touch is no blessing," Midas cried.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 657.

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    Correct option: B — powers

    Powers The given passage states that Midas was excited about his newly-earned powers. Hence, ‘powers’ is the most appropriate answer.

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