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Directions (1-8): A number of sentences are given below

which, when properly sequenced, form a COHERENT

paragraph. Four sentences are LOGICALLY connected

but one is out of the context. Find that sentence.

1. Find the sentence not contributing to the theme.

A. They have a responsible president who is elected for a

sufficiently long period and has sufficient powers to be

really responsible.

B. I believe that in this respect the United States of

America have found the right way.

C. The really valuable thing in the pageant of human life

seems to me to live a luxurious life, be ruthless and

insensitive toward other fellow citizens.

D. The thing that has brought discredit upon the prevailing

form of democracy in Europe today is not to be laid to

the door of the democratic idea as such, but to lack of

stability on the part of the heads of governments and to

the impersonal character of the electoral system.

E. On the other hand, what I value in our political system

is the more extensive provision that it makes for the

individual in case of illness or need.

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E


A. He has only been given his big brain by mistake.

B. A backbone was all he needed.

C. This topic brings me to that worst outcrop of the herd

nature, the military system, which I abhor.

D. This system of military is bringing the humankind to the

danger of extinct.

E. That a man can take pleasure in marching in formation

to the strains of a band is enough to make me despise

him.

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E


A. I must launch out my boat.

B. The languid hours pass by on the shore – Alas for me!

C. The spring has done its flowering and taken leave.

D. And now with the burden of faded futile flowers I wait

and linger.

E. The waves have become clamorous, and upon the

bank in the shady lane the yellow leaves flutter and fall.

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E


A. Only now and again sadness fell upon me, and I

started up from my dream and felt a sweet trace of a

strange fragrance in the south wind.

B. My basket was empty and the flower remained

unheeded.

C. On the day when the lotus bloomed, Alas, my mind

was straying, and I knew it not!

D. That vague sweetness made my heart ache with

longing and it seemed to me that is was the eager

breath of the summer seeking for its completion.

E. The 21st century children are immune to such virus.

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E


A. The people of India are giving in nature, sometime they

steal because of poverty.

B. Take the fresco at Mahabalipuram called ‘Arjuna’s

Penance’.

C. The magnificent figures in the main frieze and

narrative, carved out of the rock, are themselves a mix

of the divine and the humorous.

D. But, most tellingly, not far from the main frieze, are the

figures of two monkeys, one picking lice from the

other’s hair.

E. It’s an astonishing example of how this country’s

traditions of miniaturist converge with its epic stories.

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E


A. Gandhi was jailed many times for his protest again the

British.

B. This is precisely the greatness of any classical work;

that is can lend itself for any interpretation at any given

era, far removed from its own time, because of its

eternal appeal.

C. This total assimilation is reflected in his translation.

D. Although Gandhi was commissioned to do the

translation, the Tirukkural was in his genes, inherited

from his maternal grandfather who had translated it

1930.

E. He was so ‘smitten’ by this celebrated work, having

read and re-read it several times over, that it became a

part of his intrinsic cultural psyche.

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E


A. Economists love incentives.

B. They love to dream them up and enact them, study

them and tinker with them.

C. The typical economist believes the world has not yet

invented a problem that he cannot fix if given a free

hand to design the proper incentive scheme.

D. His solution may not always be pretty – it may involve

coercion or exorbitant penalties or the violation of civil

liberties – but the original problem, rest assured, will be

fixed.

E. An incentive is given to all the employees who perform

exceptionally well.

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E


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A. Like the proverbial butterfly that flaps its wings on one

continent and eventually causes a hurricane on

another, Norma McCorvey dramatically altered the

course of events without intending to.

B. She was a lady who possessed exceptional skills and

she was a wine connoisseur, travelled the world and

lived her life luxuriously.

C. It had taken shape more than twenty years earlier and

concerned a young woman in Dallas named Norma Mc

Corvey.

D. All she had wanted was an abortion.

E. There was another factor, meanwhile which had

greatly contributed to the massive crime drop of the

1990s.

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) (e)

Directions (9-16): In the following questions, rearrange

the four sentences (A), (B), (C) and (D) in the proper

sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then select the

proper sequence given below them.

9. Rearrange the following sentence into a coherent

paragraph.

A. The European Parliament voted in favour of a proposal

that could force Google,

B. Facebook and other big internet firms to stop users

uploading copyrighted content and to share revenue

from that content with musicians and writers.

C. The proposal is a long way from becoming law; the

EU’s member states still have to be consulted.

D. Critics say the costs of monitoring such a system,

which would make the likes of YouTube liable for

copyright infringement, would be huge.

(a) BCAD (b) ABDC (c) DCAB

(d) None (e) No arrangement required

10. Rearrange the following sentences into a coherent

paragraph.

A. Using multiple platforms to tap into trends and tell

engaging stories,

B. These campaigns use a range of styles and themes to

help organizations

C. We are only halfway through the year and, already,

there have been a number of digital campaigns that

have set the bar high.

D. Create a buzz around their message, product and

brand.

(a) BACD (b) CABD (c) ABCD



paragraph.

A. Let’s examine what strategies lie behind the most

impactful digital campaigns of 2017 so far.

B. A great digital campaign can both capture the

imagination of an audience and drive engagement.

C. From politics to alcohol, non-profit to fashion,

D. With 65% of marketers citing their biggest challenge as

generating traffic and leads according to HubSpot’s

recent State of Inbound Report,

(a) DBCA (b) CADB (c) BDCA



paragraph.

A. This stark, copy-led campaign was multi-platform,

appearing on TV, in print, outdoor, on social and in

direct email marketing.

B. A reaction to the fake news phenomenon, the Trump

presidency

C. And his administration’s adherence to “alternative

facts”,

D. The campaign tackles head-on the widespread sense

of eroding faith in knowing the truth.

(a) DBCA (b) CADB (c) BDCA



paragraph.

A. The New York Times aired their punchy TV ad in a 30-

second advertising slot during the Academy Awards in

February,

B. It was a huge success with over 15 million views since

it first aired

C. And was followed up with targeted advertising on

social media in the same style, as well as direct email

marketing to increase subscribers.

D. Targeting a liberal audience that would be receptive to

their messaging.

(a) BACD (b) CABD (c) ABCD



paragraph.

A. Using current events

B. To create a sense of urgency and drive customer

engagement.

C. With subscribers now at a record level

of 308,000 digital subscriptions in the first quarter of

2017,

D. The campaign is an excellent example of

(a) BACD (b) CABD (c) CDAB



paragraph.

A. An empowering belief in human kindness and

understanding.

B. It took real political differences and brought out the

humanity behind them,

C. Reinstating

D. “Open Your World” successfully achieved what the

Kendall Jenner Pepsi ad failed to do.

(a) DBCA (b) CDAB (c) ABCD



paragraph.

A. They include feminist and anti-feminist, climate change

activist and denier.

B. The experiment got them to take part in team-building

activities, before unveiling their political viewpoints.

C. A real-life social experiment, Heineken brought

together people from opposite ends of the spectrum.

D. They then had the option to share a Heineken and

discuss their differences – which every pair chose to

do.

(a) DBCA (b) CABD (c) ABCD


DIRECTION (17-21): Read the following passage carefully

and answer the questions given below it.

Many firms fail because when they begin exporting, they have

not researched the target markets or have not developed an

international marketing plan to be successful. A firm must

clearly define goals, objectives and potential problems.

Secondly, it must develop a definite plan to accomplish its

objective regardless of problems involved. Unless the firm is

fortunate enough to possess a staff with considerable

expertise, it may not be able to take this crucial first step

without qualified outside guidance.

Often top management is not committed enough to overcome

the initial difficulties and financial requirements of exporting. It

can often take more time and effort to establish a firm in a

foreign market than in domestic one.

Although, the early delays and costs involved in exporting

may seem difficult to justify when compared to established

domestic trade, the exporter should take a more objective

view of this process and carefully monitor international

marketing efforts through these early difficulties. If a good

foundation is laid for export business, the benefits derived

should eventually outweigh the investment. Another problem

area is in the selection of foreign distributor.

The complications involved in overseas communications and

transportation require international distributors to act with

greater independence than their domestic counterparts also

since a new exporter’s trademarks and reputation is usually

unknown in the foreign market. Foreign customers may buy

on the strength of distributing agent’s reputation. A firm

should, therefore, conduct a thorough evaluation of the

distributor’s facilities, the personnel handling, its account and

management methods employed.

Another common difficulty or new exporter is the neglect of

the export market once the domestic one booms: too many

companies only concentrate on exporting when there is

recession. Others may refuse to modify products to, meet the

regulations or cultural preferences of other countries, local

safety regulations cannot be ignored by exporters. If

necessary, modifications are not made at the factory, the

distributor must make them, this is usually at a greater cost

and probably not as satisfactory is it should e. it should also

be noted that the resulting smaller profit margin makes the

account less attractive.

If exporters expect distributing agents to actively promote their

accounts, they must be trained and their performance must be

continually monitored. This requires a company’s marketing

executive to be located permanently in the distributor’s

geographical areas until there is sufficient business to support

the representative.

The distributor should also be treated on an equal basis with

domestic counterparts, for example, special discount offers,

sales incentive programmes and special credit terms should

be available.

Considering a joint venture or licensing agreement is another

option for new exporters. However, many companies still

dismiss international marketing as unviable. There are a

number of reasons for this. There may be import restrictions in

the target market. The company may lack sufficient financial

resources or its product line may be too limited. Yet many

products that can compete on a national basis can be

successful in the majority of world markets.

In general, all that is needed for success is flexibility in using

the proper combinations of marketing techniques.

17. New exporters often make the mistake of ignoring the

export market, when

(a) distribution costs are too high

(b) their product is selling well at home

(c) there is a global economic recession

(d) distributors cannot make safety modifications

(e) None

18. For a distributor to be successful, the exporter, must

(a) focus on one particular region

(b) finance local advertising campaigns

(c) give the same support as to domestic agents

(d) make sure there are sufficient marketing staff locally

(e) None

19. The writer states that some companies are reluctant to

export because

(a) there is little demand for their products

(b) the importation of certain goods is controlled

(c) they do not have good marketing techniques

(d) they are not able to compete with local business

(e) None

20. In the first paragraph, the writer suggests that firms

thinking about exporting should

(a) get professional advice

(b) study international marketing

(c) identify the most profitable markets

(d) have different objectives to other exporters

(e) None

21. The writer believes that if sufficient preparation is

undertaken

(a) initial difficulties can be easily avoided

(b) the costs can be recovered quite quickly

(c) management will become more committed

(d) the exporter will be successful in the long term

(e) None

Directions (22-30): In the passage given below there are

blanks which are to be filled with the options given below.

Find out the appropriate group of words in each case

which can most suitably complete the sentence without

altering the meaning of the statement.

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s election manifesto offers

—[22]—] of India and its vision for India. It is a reiteration of

the party’s three-point agenda of nationalism, welfare of the

poor and good governance. Prepared after consultation with a

wide range of people and released days before the polls start,

the manifesto is to that extent a welcome contrast with 2014,

when the BJP did not release it until the first phase of polling

was under way. A manifesto is important not for being a/an —

[23]—, tall promises, but as a document that explains the

direction that a party proposes for the country. The BJP

manifesto needs scrutiny for more reasons. It must be judged

against its performance in government for five years and also

in comparison with the manifestos of other parties, particularly

the Congress. In promising welfare for the people, economic

growth and material development, the BJP manifesto is not —

[24]—. But its clarity on what makes the party distinct is

remarkable. The BJP’s deep yearning for the reshaping of

India into a cultural monolith, which it projects as essential for

progress, is clear.

Unlike in 2009 and 2014, this manifesto is —[25]—, but

its stated resolve to “mainstream” the people of the Northeast,

its hardline approach on Jammu and Kashmir, and the

recurring theme of an —[26]— of a ‘new India’ all point

towards a hardened nationalist course if the party were to

retain power. While the BJP has its alliances, it is also —

[27]— of a majority of its own. The manifesto promises a Ram

temple in Ayodhya, a national registry of citizens for the entire

country, and citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs

fleeing persecution in neighbouring countries. The

BJP government has —[28]— during the last five years to

advance this Hindutva agenda. The emphasis on Narendra

Modi is also unmistakable — his name figures 32 times, while

‘BJP’ figures 20 times. The manifesto is —[29]— on the

national security front, and runs down all previous

governments to the extent that it would appear that India

assumed superpower status and made strides in sectors

ranging from space technology to higher education almost

exclusively on Mr. Modi’s watch. Yet, the BJP manifesto does

not —[30]— Mr. Modi’s single most momentous decision:

demonetisation. The document claims to be an account of the

current challenges, and an ambitious vision to be realised

before 2047, the 100th anniversary of India’s independence.

Yet, it does not mention religious harmony. As a vision

statement, the BJP’s manifesto is limited in its understanding,

and blinkered in its vision.

22. A. glimpses of its understanding

B. manifestations of its comprehension

C. reservations of its discernment

(a) All A, B & C (b) Only A & B (c) Only A & C

(d) Only B & C (e) None

23. A. catalogue of vote-catching

B. agenda of vote-dispersing

C. propaganda of vote-cutting



24. A. radically different from the other parties

B. fundamentally different from the others

C. drastically different from the others



25. A. not expansive on the party’s cultural agenda

B. narrower on the party’s cultural mission

C. less attractive on the party’s cultural card



26. A. unforgiving state as the hallmark

B. hostile situation as the loophole

C. harsh state as the stamp



27. A. emphatic in its ambition

B. assertive in its lawsuit

C. wholehearted in its purview



28. A. taken significant measures

B. taken significant steps

C. adopted crucial measures



29. A. boastful of the government’s performance

B. cogent in the government’s accomplishment

C. exaggerating the government’s excellence



30. A. dwell too much at B. elaborate too much on

C. focus too much around



Direction (31-40): Which of the following phrases (A), (B),

and (C) given below each sentence should replace the

phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence

grammatically correct? Choose the best option among

the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of

phrase in the context of the grammatically correct

sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e.,

"No correction required" as the answer.

31. When the weak acid falls on land, tiny traces of minerals

dissolving from rocks into the water, separating into

charged particles called ions.

A. tiny traces of minerals dissolve from rocks into

B. tiny traces of minerals are dissolved from rocks into

C. tiny traces of minerals are dissolving from rocks into

(a) Only A (b) Only A & B (c) Only C

(d) None (e) NCR

32. As climate change causes “global drying”—making some

wet parts of the world wetter, and dry parts drier—demand

for fresh water will intensify in the coming years; half

the world’s population is expected to live in water-stressed

areas by 2050.

A. demand for fresh water will be intensify in

B. demand for fresh water will be intensified in

C. demand for fresh water will intensified in


(d) None (e) NCR

33. Perhaps the biggest question about the incoming

administration since the election is if the president-

elected intends to pursue his campaign agenda, or

whether he was simply using the rhetoric he needed to get

himself elected.

A. provided the president-elect intends

B. in case the elected president intends

C. should the elected president intends


(d) None (e) NCR

34. In its most basic sense, intifada is a variant of the Arabic

verb “to shake”. In modern times it is associated with a

popular uprising: intifada was first used this way in 1952,

to describe Iraqis protested against their king. The term

has remained popular throughout the Middle East, from

Western Sahara to semi-autonomous Kurdistan. But the

word is most closely linked to the Palestinian cause.

A. protesting against their king

B. who were protesting against their king

C. protest against their king


(d) None (e) NCR

35. Because of the best efforts of groups such as Hamas to

paint it as an intifada, the most recent violence does not

qualify.

A. Despite the best efforts of groups

B. In spite of the best efforts of groups

C. Instead of the best efforts of groups

(a) Only A (b) Only A & B (c) Only A & C

(d) None (e) NCR

36. Nobody was surprised when the airport’s boss announced

last weekend that it would miss yet another deadline—its

sixth so far. The airport has now scheduled to begin

operation in 2019. Why has Germany been unable to get

Berlin Brandenburg Airport off the ground?

A. has now scheduled to begin operating in 2019

B. is now scheduled to begin operating in 2019

C. is now set to begin operating in 2019

(a) Only A (b) Only A & B (c) Only A & C

(d) None (e) NCR

37. The official reason for the current hold-up is prosaic. More

automatic doors than a thousand in the terminal

building need to be rejigged to ensure that they close

properly in the event of a fire.

A. More than a thousand automatic doors

B. More than thousands automatic doors

C. Thousands of automatic doors


(d) None (e) NCR

38. EVERY four years Americans become worried about the

result of the presidential election say they will move to

Canada if their preferred candidate does not win.

A. are worried about the result of the presidential

election

B. have worried about the result of the presidential

election

C. worried about the result of the presidential election

(a) Only A (b) Only B (c) Only C

(d) None (e) NCR

39. In 2019 the unlikelihood of President Donald Trump

promoted celebrities ranging from Bryan Cranston (of

“Breaking Bad” fame) to Barbra Streisand to utter this

threat. Cher, an outlier, threatened to move to Jupiter.

A. the prospect of President Donald Trump prompted

B. the likelihood of President Donald Trump prompted

C. the provision of President Donald Trump prompted


(d) None (e) NCR

40. The megaphone of social media made these calls sound

more numerous and louder than ever before. Lost in the

cacophony was a question little seems to have been

considered: Is a permanent move to Canada even

possible?

A. few seem to have considered

B. few seems to have considered

C. few seem to have been considered


(d) None (e) NCR

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