Cloze Test Questions

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. ______ the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the government had purchased assets of struggling banks with a view ______ ensuring that they did not collapse taking ______ them the rest of the financial system. These assets ______ later at a profit by the government! The U.S. government had acted smartly, while in the Indian case the banks now find themselves ______ with loans made by them to an individual with negative net worth. Fill in the blank: These assets __________________ later at a profit by the government!

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. ______ the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the government had purchased assets of struggling banks with a view ______ ensuring that they did not collapse taking ______ them the rest of the financial system. These assets ______ later at a profit by the government! The U.S. government had acted smartly, while in the Indian case the banks now find themselves ______ with loans made by them to an individual with negative net worth. Fill in the blank: they did not collapse taking ____________________ them the rest of the financial system.

दिए गए गद्यांश में कुछ शब्द हटा दिए गए हैं। दिए गए विकल्पों की सहायता से रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति करें। प्रत्येक संख्या के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन करें।
"लिपि का (1) ______ रुप चित्रलिपि रहा है। (2) ______ में मानव ने (3) ______ की दीवारों पर तथा अन्य वस्तुओं पर जो (4) ______ चित्र बनाये, उन चित्रों से ही (5) ______ प्रारंभ हुई।"
गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थान (2) के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त शब्द होगा-

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Since the justification for the demand of anonymity and confidentiality is [Blank 96] questioned by reporters, and since the deals [Blank 97] routinely between reporter and privileged source to grant confidential [Blank 98] are rarely monitored and supervised properly within the newsroom, the misuse of sources by journalists, and what is [Blank 99] damaging, the misuse of journalists and the news media by privileged sources [Blank 100] epidemic proportions.

For Blank 98:

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Since the justification for the demand of anonymity and confidentiality is [Blank 96] questioned by reporters, and since the deals [Blank 97] routinely between reporter and privileged source to grant confidential [Blank 98] are rarely monitored and supervised properly within the newsroom, the misuse of sources by journalists, and what is [Blank 99] damaging, the misuse of journalists and the news media by privileged sources [Blank 100] epidemic proportions.

For Blank 97:

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Since the justification for the demand of anonymity and confidentiality is [Blank 96] questioned by reporters, and since the deals [Blank 97] routinely between reporter and privileged source to grant confidential [Blank 98] are rarely monitored and supervised properly within the newsroom, the misuse of sources by journalists, and what is [Blank 99] damaging, the misuse of journalists and the news media by privileged sources [Blank 100] epidemic proportions.

For Blank 96:

Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Enterprising skill is the (13) of a teacher to see the perspective of the entire institution and the inter-relationships (14) and between its parts. It includes the ability of a teacher to visualise the academic pursuit (15) a holistic manner and consider a situation in totality. These skills involve (16) abstract and innovative ideas, constructing models and relationships, and anticipating the implications (17) actions.

Question: Fill in blank (14).

Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Enterprising skill is the (13) of a teacher to see the perspective of the entire institution and the inter-relationships (14) and between its parts. It includes the ability of a teacher to visualise the academic pursuit (15) a holistic manner and consider a situation in totality. These skills involve (16) abstract and innovative ideas, constructing models and relationships, and anticipating the implications (17) actions.

Question: Fill in blank (17).

Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Enterprising skill is the (13) of a teacher to see the perspective of the entire institution and the inter-relationships (14) and between its parts. It includes the ability of a teacher to visualise the academic pursuit (15) a holistic manner and consider a situation in totality. These skills involve (16) abstract and innovative ideas, constructing models and relationships, and anticipating the implications (17) actions.

Question: Fill in blank (13).

comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Consciousness resembles a stream also in other particulars.. A stream is __________ unbroken whole from its source to its mouth, and an observer stationed at one point cannot see all __________ it at once. He sees but the one little section which _____________ to be passing his station point at the time. The current may look much the same from moment to moment, but the component particles which constitute the stream are _________________ changing. So it is with our thought. Its stream is continuous from birth till death, _____________ we cannot see any considerable portion of it at one time.

the stream are ________ changing.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
______________ reader can add to the list and to the possibilities of a new ethical and moral politics _________________ requires a Gandhian inventiveness of ritual and politics. What I wish to add is a ___________________. The rituals of apology and the question of justice, reconciliation and ethical repair are not easy. They require a rigour and an inventiveness _____________ ethical thinking which ___________________ new experiments with the idea of truth and healing in India.

Choose the correct option for the fourth blank: "They require a rigour and an inventiveness _____________ ethical thinking"

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. ______ the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the government had purchased assets of struggling banks with a view ______ ensuring that they did not collapse taking ______ them the rest of the financial system. These assets ______ later at a profit by the government! The U.S. government had acted smartly, while in the Indian case the banks now find themselves ______ with loans made by them to an individual with negative net worth. Fill in the blank: (TARP), the government had purchased assets of struggling banks with a view _______________

comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Consciousness resembles a stream also in other particulars.. A stream is __________ unbroken whole from its source to its mouth, and an observer stationed at one point cannot see all __________ it at once. He sees but the one little section which _____________ to be passing his station point at the time. The current may look much the same from moment to moment, but the component particles which constitute the stream are _________________ changing. So it is with our thought. Its stream is continuous from birth till death, _____________ we cannot see any considerable portion of it at one time.

section which ________ to be passing

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
______________ reader can add to the list and to the possibilities of a new ethical and moral politics _________________ requires a Gandhian inventiveness of ritual and politics. What I wish to add is a ___________________. The rituals of apology and the question of justice, reconciliation and ethical repair are not easy. They require a rigour and an inventiveness _____________ ethical thinking which ___________________ new experiments with the idea of truth and healing in India.

Choose the correct option for the third blank: "What I wish to add is a ___________________."

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
______________ reader can add to the list and to the possibilities of a new ethical and moral politics _________________ requires a Gandhian inventiveness of ritual and politics. What I wish to add is a ___________________. The rituals of apology and the question of justice, reconciliation and ethical repair are not easy. They require a rigour and an inventiveness _____________ ethical thinking which ___________________ new experiments with the idea of truth and healing in India.

Choose the correct option for the first blank: "______________ reader can add to the list"

Directions (Q.46 to Q.50): In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Nike gave its office workers a week-long holiday to help them de-stress (1) ______ worries over the COVID-19 pandemic. The sportswear giant (2) ______ its offices so workers could "enjoy additional time off (3) ______ and recover". A senior manager at Nike (4) ______ "Our senior leaders are all sending a clear message - take the time to unwind, de-stress and spend (5) ______ with your loved ones." Nike's stores did not close. Store workers worked as usual.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _________? One popular theory _________ that poor people _________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from all parties but vote for only one.

poor people _________ because they are intimidated into doing so.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _________? One popular theory _________ that poor people _________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from all parties but vote for only one.

One popular theory _________

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _________? One popular theory _________ that poor people _________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from all parties but vote for only one.

But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _________?

Cloze Passage:
When it became difficult to empirically prove that children ______ better in private schools, the attack ______ a new weapon: per unit cost of learning outcomes. Most of the learning outcome researches almost ______ fail to understand the entire ______ of education in any depth and reduces it to learning of so-called 3Rs for economic purposes.

Select the correct option for the second blank.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______, it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.

Cloze Passage:
When it became difficult to empirically prove that children learn better in private schools, the attack ______ a new weapon: per unit cost of learning outcomes. Most of the learning outcome researches almost ______ fail to understand the entire ______ of education in any depth and reduces it to learning of so-called 3Rs for economic purposes.

Select the correct option for the third blank.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______, it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 2.

Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Enterprising skill is the (13) of a teacher to see the perspective of the entire institution and the inter-relationships (14) and between its parts. It includes the ability of a teacher to visualise the academic pursuit (15) a holistic manner and consider a situation in totality. These skills involve (16) abstract and innovative ideas, constructing models and relationships, and anticipating the implications (17) actions.

Question: Fill in blank (15).

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Since the justification for the demand of anonymity and confidentiality is [Blank 96] questioned by reporters, and since the deals [Blank 97] routinely between reporter and privileged source to grant confidential [Blank 98] are rarely monitored and supervised properly within the newsroom, the misuse of sources by journalists, and what is [Blank 99] damaging, the misuse of journalists and the news media by privileged sources [Blank 100] epidemic proportions.

For Blank 100:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The answer to the third question is ____ answered; State leaders ____ great willingness to play into the hands of the Central government, presumably for a price. ____ the process, representatives have forgotten the history of their own societies. But they fail to ____ that history cannot be disremembered, it constantly nudges us to recollect past struggles ____ injustice in these States.

But they fail to ____ that history cannot be disremembered,

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______, it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _________? One popular theory _________ that poor people _________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from all parties but vote for only one.

Another theory is that people vote in return for _________.

Passage:
Nike gave its office workers a week-long holiday to help them de-stress (1) ______ worries over the COVID-19 pandemic. The sportswear giant (2) ______ its offices so workers could "enjoy additional time off (3) ______ and recover". A senior manager at Nike (4) ______ "Our senior leaders are all sending a clear message - take the time to unwind, de-stress and spend (5) ______ with your loved ones." Nike's stores did not close. Store workers worked as usual.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 3.

Cloze Passage:
When it became difficult to empirically prove that children learn better in private schools, the attack invented a new weapon: per unit cost of learning outcomes. Most of the learning outcome researches almost ______ fail to understand the entire ______ of education in any depth and reduces it to learning of so-called 3Rs for economic purposes.

Select the correct option for the fourth blank.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Population ____1____ is one of the most serious problems of the world today. Studies ____2____ in this area suggest that the world population is further likely to increase by a few more billions. According to many environmental scientists, ecologists, researchers, and other intellectuals, the rise in the population will lead to several ____3____ consequences. Most significantly, the increasing number of people will ____4____ more water, more food, and more energy ____5____ to survive.
Choose the word which fits in the blank labelled 2 and gives appropriate meaning.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______, it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 3.

Population ____1____ is one of the most serious problems of the world today. Studies ____2____ in this area suggest that the world population is further likely to increase by a few more billions. According to many environmental scientists, ecologists, researchers, and other intellectuals, the rise in the population will lead to several ____3____ consequences. Most significantly, the increasing number of people will ____4____ more water, more food, and more energy ____5____ to survive.
Choose the word which fits in the blank labelled 1 and gives appropriate meaning.

Population ____1____ is one of the most serious problems of the world today. Studies ____2____ in this area suggest that the world population is further likely to increase by a few more billions. According to many environmental scientists, ecologists, researchers, and other intellectuals, the rise in the population will lead to several ____3____ consequences. Most significantly, the increasing number of people will ____4____ more water, more food, and more energy ____5____ to survive.
Choose the word which fits in the blank labelled 5 and gives appropriate meaning.

Population ____1____ is one of the most serious problems of the world today. Studies ____2____ in this area suggest that the world population is further likely to increase by a few more billions. According to many environmental scientists, ecologists, researchers, and other intellectuals, the rise in the population will lead to several ____3____ consequences. Most significantly, the increasing number of people will ____4____ more water, more food, and more energy ____5____ to survive.
Choose the word which fits in the blank labelled 3 and gives appropriate meaning.

Population ____1____ is one of the most serious problems of the world today. Studies ____2____ in this area suggest that the world population is further likely to increase by a few more billions. According to many environmental scientists, ecologists, researchers, and other intellectuals, the rise in the population will lead to several ____3____ consequences. Most significantly, the increasing number of people will ____4____ more water, more food, and more energy ____5____ to survive.
Choose the word which fits in the blank labelled 4 and gives appropriate meaning.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______, it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 3.

Cloze Passage:
When it became difficult to empirically prove that children learn better in private schools, the attack invented a new weapon: per unit cost of learning outcomes. Most of the learning outcome researches almost always fail to understand the entire ______ of education in any depth and reduces it to learning of so-called 3Rs for economic purposes.

Select the correct option for the fifth blank.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Passage:
Nike gave its office workers a week-long holiday to help them de-stress (1) ______ worries over the COVID-19 pandemic. The sportswear giant (2) ______ its offices so workers could "enjoy additional time off (3) ______ and recover". A senior manager at Nike (4) ______ "Our senior leaders are all sending a clear message - take the time to unwind, de-stress and spend (5) ______ with your loved ones." Nike's stores did not close. Store workers worked as usual.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Once the war was over, Ashoka ventured out to (1) ________ the city and all he could see were burnt houses and scattered corpses. The lethal war with Kalinga transformed the vengeful Emperor Ashoka into a stable and peaceful emperor, and he became a (2) ________ of Buddhism. According to the prominent Indologist, AL Basham, the 'Dharma' officially propagated by Ashoka was not Buddhism at all. Nevertheless, his patronage led to the (3) ________ of Buddhism in the Mauryan empire and other kingdoms during his rule, and worldwide from about 250 BCE. After the Kalinga War and Ashoka's conversion, the Empire experienced nearly half a century of peace and security. Mauryan India also enjoyed an era of social harmony, religious (4) ________ and expansion of the sciences and of knowledge. Chandragupta Maurya's embrace of Jainism increased social and religious renewal and reform across his society, while Ashoka's embrace of Buddhism has been said to have been the (5) ________ of the reign of social and political peace and non-violence across all of India.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Curd contains several microorganisms. Of these, the bacterium, Lactobacillus (1) the formation of curd. It multiplies in milk and (2) it into curd. Bacteria are also involved in the (3)__ of cheese, pickles and many other food items. Bacteria and yeast are also helpful for the fermentation of rice idlis and dosa batter. Yeast _(4) rapidly and produces carbon dioxide during respiration. Bubbles of the gas fill the dough and increase its _____(5)____. 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 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Once the war was over, Ashoka ventured out to (1) ________ the city and all he could see were burnt houses and scattered corpses. The lethal war with Kalinga transformed the vengeful Emperor Ashoka into a stable and peaceful emperor, and he became a (2) ________ of Buddhism. According to the prominent Indologist, AL Basham, the 'Dharma' officially propagated by Ashoka was not Buddhism at all. Nevertheless, his patronage led to the (3) ________ of Buddhism in the Mauryan empire and other kingdoms during his rule, and worldwide from about 250 BCE. After the Kalinga War and Ashoka's conversion, the Empire experienced nearly half a century of peace and security. Mauryan India also enjoyed an era of social harmony, religious (4) ________ and expansion of the sciences and of knowledge. Chandragupta Maurya's embrace of Jainism increased social and religious renewal and reform across his society, while Ashoka's embrace of Buddhism has been said to have been the (5) ________ of the reign of social and political peace and non-violence across all of India.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Sustainability is ____ (1) ____ longer just a buzzword. It ____ (2) ____ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ____ (3)____ green economy. It ____ (4)____ estimated that India's renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ____ (5)____ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

In the context of the passage, select the most appropriate option to fill in blank (1)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name 'silk routes' points to the 2 of West-bound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3 Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also ________5________the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
Nicholas Copernicus is famous for showing the world that the sun is the_________ of the universe in 1543 AD in Poland. He also noticed that some planets appeared to change directions when moving __________ the sky. Earlier astronomers believed in the phenomenon of retrograde motion but Copernicus saw it as _____________ that earth orbited the sun like other planets did.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Sustainability is ____ (1) ____ longer just a buzzword. It ____ (2) ____ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ____ (3)____ green economy. It ____ (4)____ estimated that India's renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ____ (5)____ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

In the context of the passage, select the most appropriate option to fill in blank (2).

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Sustainability is ____ (1) ____ longer just a buzzword. It ____ (2) ____ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ____ (3)____ green economy. It ____ (4)____ estimated that India's renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ____ (5)____ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

In the context of the passage, select the most appropriate option to fill in blank (4).

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Curd contains several microorganisms. Of these, the bacterium, Lactobacillus (1) the formation of curd. It multiplies in milk and (2) it into curd. Bacteria are also involved in the (3)__ of cheese, pickles and many other food items. Bacteria and yeast are also helpful for the fermentation of rice idlis and dosa batter. Yeast _(4) rapidly and produces carbon dioxide during respiration. Bubbles of the gas fill the dough and increase its _____(5)____. 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 4.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Sustainability is ____ (1) ____ longer just a buzzword. It ____ (2) ____ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ____ (3)____ green economy. It ____ (4)____ estimated that India's renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ____ (5)____ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

In the context of the passage, select the most appropriate option to fill in blank (3).

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Sustainability is ____ (1) ____ longer just a buzzword. It ____ (2) ____ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ____ (3)____ green economy. It ____ (4)____ estimated that India's renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ____ (5)____ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

In the context of the passage, select the most appropriate option to fill in blank (5).

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name 'silk routes' points to the 2 of West-bound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3 Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also ________5________the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Curd contains several microorganisms. Of these, the bacterium, Lactobacillus (1) the formation of curd. It multiplies in milk and (2) it into curd. Bacteria are also involved in the (3)__ of cheese, pickles and many other food items. Bacteria and yeast are also helpful for the fermentation of rice idlis and dosa batter. Yeast _(4) rapidly and produces carbon dioxide during respiration. Bubbles of the gas fill the dough and increase its _____(5)____. 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 1.

In the following passage some words have been deleted, Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) ________ of storage food which can be used as vegetables. The plants which have such roots are called root crops. These are (2) ________ staple foods with (3) ________ giving carbohydrates. These also have large water (4)________. Some (5) ________ are carrots, beetroots, radishes, turnip, sweet potato etc.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage some words have been deleted, Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) ________ of storage food which can be used as vegetables. The plants which have such roots are called root crops. These are (2) ________ staple foods with (3) ________ giving carbohydrates. These also have large water (4)________. Some (5) ________ are carrots, beetroots, radishes, turnip, sweet potato etc.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Curd contains several microorganisms. Of these, the bacterium, Lactobacillus (1) the formation of curd. It multiplies in milk and (2) it into curd. Bacteria are also involved in the (3)__ of cheese, pickles and many other food items. Bacteria and yeast are also helpful for the fermentation of rice idlis and dosa batter. Yeast _(4) rapidly and produces carbon dioxide during respiration. Bubbles of the gas fill the dough and increase its _____(5)____. 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 3.

In the following passage some words have been deleted, Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) ________ of storage food which can be used as vegetables. The plants which have such roots are called root crops. These are (2) ________ staple foods with (3) ________ giving carbohydrates. These also have large water (4)________. Some (5) ________ are carrots, beetroots, radishes, turnip, sweet potato etc.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage some words have been deleted, Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) ________ of storage food which can be used as vegetables. The plants which have such roots are called root crops. These are (2) ________ staple foods with (3) ________ giving carbohydrates. These also have large water (4)________. Some (5) ________ are carrots, beetroots, radishes, turnip, sweet potato etc.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Curd contains several microorganisms. Of these, the bacterium, Lactobacillus (1) the formation of curd. It multiplies in milk and (2) it into curd. Bacteria are also involved in the (3)__ of cheese, pickles and many other food items. Bacteria and yeast are also helpful for the fermentation of rice idlis and dosa batter. Yeast _(4) rapidly and produces carbon dioxide during respiration. Bubbles of the gas fill the dough and increase its _____(5)____. 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 5.

In the following passage some words have been deleted, Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) ________ of storage food which can be used as vegetables. The plants which have such roots are called root crops. These are (2) ________ staple foods with (3) ________ giving carbohydrates. These also have large water (4)________. Some (5) ________ are carrots, beetroots, radishes, turnip, sweet potato etc.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4

Directions for Q.93 to Q.97: Fill in the blanks in the passage below according to the options provided.
विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस हर साल 5 जून को पूरे विश्व में पर्यावरण सुरक्षा हेतु जनता में ________ (1) का प्रसार करने के लिए मनाया जाता है। भारत सरकार पर्यावरण को सुधारने के लिए काफी अभियान ________ (2) है। हाल ही में स्वच्छ भारत ________ (3) शुरू किया गया है। सरकार के साथ साथ ________ (4) आदमी को भी प्रण लेना चाहिए की वो वातावरण को साफ़ रखे। छोटी सी ________ (5) से हम अपने और अपने आस-पास के वातावरण को साफ़ रख सकते हैं।

Select the most appropriate option for blank (3).

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A new clothing company is hoping to create as (1)_________ as 500 jobs in its factory and nationwide chain of stores. The company, New Trend was set up by Peter Dalton, a 36-year-old businessman (2)_________ Liverpool. The company, which is due to start production early next year, will provide employment for 300 people in its factory on the edge of Liverpool. In 12 months' time, (3)_________ will be a further 200 jobs, as the company begins opening shops in towns in all parts of Britain. Peter Dalton is also (4)_________ to open a shop in new York. "This project has (5)_________ me over four years to finalise," says Peter Dalton.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Directions for Q.93 to Q.97: Fill in the blanks in the passage below according to the options provided.
विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस हर साल 5 जून को पूरे विश्व में पर्यावरण सुरक्षा हेतु जनता में ________ (1) का प्रसार करने के लिए मनाया जाता है। भारत सरकार पर्यावरण को सुधारने के लिए काफी अभियान ________ (2) है। हाल ही में स्वच्छ भारत ________ (3) शुरू किया गया है। सरकार के साथ साथ ________ (4) आदमी को भी प्रण लेना चाहिए की वो वातावरण को साफ़ रखे। छोटी सी ________ (5) से हम अपने और अपने आस-पास के वातावरण को साफ़ रख सकते हैं।

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1).

Directions for Q.93 to Q.97: Fill in the blanks in the passage below according to the options provided.
विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस हर साल 5 जून को पूरे विश्व में पर्यावरण सुरक्षा हेतु जनता में ________ (1) का प्रसार करने के लिए मनाया जाता है। भारत सरकार पर्यावरण को सुधारने के लिए काफी अभियान ________ (2) है। हाल ही में स्वच्छ भारत ________ (3) शुरू किया गया है। सरकार के साथ साथ ________ (4) आदमी को भी प्रण लेना चाहिए की वो वातावरण को साफ़ रखे। छोटी सी ________ (5) से हम अपने और अपने आस-पास के वातावरण को साफ़ रख सकते हैं।

Select the most appropriate option for blank (5).

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A new clothing company is hoping to create as (1)_________ as 500 jobs in its factory and nationwide chain of stores. The company, New Trend was set up by Peter Dalton, a 36-year-old businessman (2)_________ Liverpool. The company, which is due to start production early next year, will provide employment for 300 people in its factory on the edge of Liverpool. In 12 months' time, (3)_________ will be a further 200 jobs, as the company begins opening shops in towns in all parts of Britain. Peter Dalton is also (4)_________ to open a shop in new York. "This project has (5)_________ me over four years to finalise," says Peter Dalton.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Directions for Q.93 to Q.97: Fill in the blanks in the passage below according to the options provided.
विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस हर साल 5 जून को पूरे विश्व में पर्यावरण सुरक्षा हेतु जनता में ________ (1) का प्रसार करने के लिए मनाया जाता है। भारत सरकार पर्यावरण को सुधारने के लिए काफी अभियान ________ (2) है। हाल ही में स्वच्छ भारत ________ (3) शुरू किया गया है। सरकार के साथ साथ ________ (4) आदमी को भी प्रण लेना चाहिए की वो वातावरण को साफ़ रखे। छोटी सी ________ (5) से हम अपने और अपने आस-पास के वातावरण को साफ़ रख सकते हैं।

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4).

Directions for Q.93 to Q.97: Fill in the blanks in the passage below according to the options provided.
विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस हर साल 5 जून को पूरे विश्व में पर्यावरण सुरक्षा हेतु जनता में ________ (1) का प्रसार करने के लिए मनाया जाता है। भारत सरकार पर्यावरण को सुधारने के लिए काफी अभियान ________ (2) है। हाल ही में स्वच्छ भारत ________ (3) शुरू किया गया है। सरकार के साथ साथ ________ (4) आदमी को भी प्रण लेना चाहिए की वो वातावरण को साफ़ रखे। छोटी सी ________ (5) से हम अपने और अपने आस-पास के वातावरण को साफ़ रख सकते हैं।

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2).

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A new clothing company is hoping to create as (1)_________ as 500 jobs in its factory and nationwide chain of stores. The company, New Trend was set up by Peter Dalton, a 36-year-old businessman (2)_________ Liverpool. The company, which is due to start production early next year, will provide employment for 300 people in its factory on the edge of Liverpool. In 12 months' time, (3)_________ will be a further 200 jobs, as the company begins opening shops in towns in all parts of Britain. Peter Dalton is also (4)_________ to open a shop in new York. "This project has (5)_________ me over four years to finalise," says Peter Dalton.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

ग‌द्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (4) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (1) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A new clothing company is hoping to create as (1)_________ as 500 jobs in its factory and nationwide chain of stores. The company, New Trend was set up by Peter Dalton, a 36-year-old businessman (2)_________ Liverpool. The company, which is due to start production early next year, will provide employment for 300 people in its factory on the edge of Liverpool. In 12 months' time, (3)_________ will be a further 200 jobs, as the company begins opening shops in towns in all parts of Britain. Peter Dalton is also (4)_________ to open a shop in new York. "This project has (5)_________ me over four years to finalise," says Peter Dalton.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (5) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

ग‌द्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (3) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A new clothing company is hoping to create as (1)_________ as 500 jobs in its factory and nationwide chain of stores. The company, New Trend was set up by Peter Dalton, a 36-year-old businessman (2)_________ Liverpool. The company, which is due to start production early next year, will provide employment for 300 people in its factory on the edge of Liverpool. In 12 months' time, (3)_________ will be a further 200 jobs, as the company begins opening shops in towns in all parts of Britain. Peter Dalton is also (4)_________ to open a shop in new York. "This project has (5)_________ me over four years to finalise," says Peter Dalton.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

ग‌द्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (2) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

Fill in blank (4) with the most appropriate option based on the passage:दैनिक जीवन के सभी कार्य मनुष्य और ______ (1) एक समान करते हैं। मनुष्य और पशु दोनों में यदि कोई अंतर है तो बस यही कि मनुष्य में परोपकार की ______ (2) होती है। वह इसमें आनंद अनुभव करता है। पशु इस ______ (3) से वंचित रह जाते हैं। परोपकार तो हमारी भारतीय ______ (4) के मूल में है। भारतीय इतिहास में ऐसे अनेक उदाहरण मिल जाएँगे जिन्होंने ______ (5) के लिए अपना सर्वस्व दान कर दिया।

Fill in blank (2) with the most appropriate option based on the passage:दैनिक जीवन के सभी कार्य मनुष्य और ______ (1) एक समान करते हैं। मनुष्य और पशु दोनों में यदि कोई अंतर है तो बस यही कि मनुष्य में परोपकार की ______ (2) होती है। वह इसमें आनंद अनुभव करता है। पशु इस ______ (3) से वंचित रह जाते हैं। परोपकार तो हमारी भारतीय ______ (4) के मूल में है। भारतीय इतिहास में ऐसे अनेक उदाहरण मिल जाएँगे जिन्होंने ______ (5) के लिए अपना सर्वस्व दान कर दिया।

Fill in blank (1) with the most appropriate option based on the passage:दैनिक जीवन के सभी कार्य मनुष्य और ______ (1) एक समान करते हैं। मनुष्य और पशु दोनों में यदि कोई अंतर है तो बस यही कि मनुष्य में परोपकार की ______ (2) होती है। वह इसमें आनंद अनुभव करता है। पशु इस ______ (3) से वंचित रह जाते हैं। परोपकार तो हमारी भारतीय ______ (4) के मूल में है। भारतीय इतिहास में ऐसे अनेक उदाहरण मिल जाएँगे जिन्होंने ______ (5) के लिए अपना सर्वस्व दान कर दिया।

Fill in blank (3) with the most appropriate option based on the passage:दैनिक जीवन के सभी कार्य मनुष्य और ______ (1) एक समान करते हैं। मनुष्य और पशु दोनों में यदि कोई अंतर है तो बस यही कि मनुष्य में परोपकार की ______ (2) होती है। वह इसमें आनंद अनुभव करता है। पशु इस ______ (3) से वंचित रह जाते हैं। परोपकार तो हमारी भारतीय ______ (4) के मूल में है। भारतीय इतिहास में ऐसे अनेक उदाहरण मिल जाएँगे जिन्होंने ______ (5) के लिए अपना सर्वस्व दान कर दिया।

Fill in blank (5) with the most appropriate option based on the passage:दैनिक जीवन के सभी कार्य मनुष्य और ______ (1) एक समान करते हैं। मनुष्य और पशु दोनों में यदि कोई अंतर है तो बस यही कि मनुष्य में परोपकार की ______ (2) होती है। वह इसमें आनंद अनुभव करता है। पशु इस ______ (3) से वंचित रह जाते हैं। परोपकार तो हमारी भारतीय ______ (4) के मूल में है। भारतीय इतिहास में ऐसे अनेक उदाहरण मिल जाएँगे जिन्होंने ______ (5) के लिए अपना सर्वस्व दान कर दिया।

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थान (2) की पूर्ति के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए:
महापुरुषों ने समय को सच्चा ________ (1) माना है। वह इसलिए क्योंकि सभी मनुष्यों को अनेक प्रकार की (2) समय स्वयं ही देता रहता है। मान लीजिये, किसी को ट्रेन पकड़नी है, यदि वह ठीक समय पर रेलवे स्टेशन पर (3) ______ जाएगा तभी वह (4)______ को पकड़ सकेगा। एक क्षण की ______ (5) से ट्रेन छूट जाएगी। तब वह अवश्य ही पश्चाताप से भर कर अपने मन में सोचेगा कि काश मैं दो चार क्षण पहले ही चल देता।

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थान (1) की पूर्ति के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए:
महापुरुषों ने समय को सच्चा ________ (1) माना है। वह इसलिए क्योंकि सभी मनुष्यों को अनेक प्रकार की (2) समय स्वयं ही देता रहता है। मान लीजिये, किसी को ट्रेन पकड़नी है, यदि वह ठीक समय पर रेलवे स्टेशन पर (3) ______ जाएगा तभी वह (4)______ को पकड़ सकेगा। एक क्षण की ______ (5) से ट्रेन छूट जाएगी। तब वह अवश्य ही पश्चाताप से भर कर अपने मन में सोचेगा कि काश मैं दो चार क्षण पहले ही चल देता।