Incorrect. The correct answer is option A – stress, exemplary. “Stress” means to emphasize or highlight, and “exemplary” means serving as a desirable model or outstanding, fitting the context of emphasizing that victory requires outstanding courage. Example: “The coach used to stress the point that success needs exemplary dedication.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option B – inadequately, scarcity. “Inadequately” means not sufficiently or poorly, and “scarcity” means shortage or lack, fitting the context of hospitals being poorly equipped due to lack of funds. Example: “Schools in remote areas are inadequately equipped because of the scarcity of resources.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option A – interaction, improved. “Interaction” refers to communication or involvement between parties, and “improved” means made better, fitting the context of enhancing the relationship between employees and organization. Example: “The quality of interaction between management and staff can be improved for mutual benefit.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option C – performance, productivity. “Performance” refers to how well a task is executed, and “productivity” refers to efficiency of production, fitting the context of trained employees improving their industry. Example: “Skilled workers increase the performance and productivity of their organization.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option B – need, urgency. “Need” refers to what is required, and “urgency” refers to the importance requiring immediate attention, fitting the context of management prioritizing equipment decisions. Example: “Good management will decide not only the need for resources but also their urgency for project completion.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option A – pursued, humdrum. “Pursued” means engaged in or followed as an activity, and “humdrum” means dull or monotonous, fitting the context of breaking the monotony of routine. Example: “She pursued painting as a hobby to escape her humdrum daily schedule.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option A – diligent, perform. “Diligent” means showing care and perseverance, and “perform” means to carry out or execute, fitting the context of effective task completion. Example: “If you are diligent, you can perform any task effectively and efficiently.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option B – Contrary, action. “Contrary to” means opposite to or in conflict with, and “action” refers to doing something rather than relying on fate, fitting the context of challenging popular belief. Example: “Contrary to popular belief that success comes from luck, she believes in hard work and action.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option A – constructively, better. “Constructively” means in a useful and positive way, and “better” fits the idiom “take the better of you” meaning to overcome or defeat you, fitting the context of using leisure time wisely. Example: “Leisure must be spent constructively; otherwise, idleness will take the better of you.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option C – resolved, tactful. “Resolved” means solved or settled, and “tactful” means showing sensitivity and diplomacy, fitting the context of amicable issue resolution. Example: “The dispute could be resolved amicably only because of his tactful handling of the situation.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option A – Owing, entire. “Owing to” means because of, and “entire” means whole or complete, fitting the context of a delay caused by an error. Example: “Owing to your negligence, the entire shipment has been delayed.”

Incorrect! The correct answer is B: Plugged. “Plugged” means to connect or insert into a network, which fits the context of computers being connected to a wireless network.

Meanings of the options:

1. On: “in a position above or in contact with” || “पर”

2. Plugged: “connected or inserted into” || “प्लग किया गया/जोड़ा गया”

3. Convert: “to change or transform” || “परिवर्तित करना”

4. Change: “to make different” || “बदलना”

5. Vary: “to differ or change” || “भिन्न होना”

Incorrect! The correct answer is A: Only (a). The passage states that the ratios may vary depending on individual body types, so statement (a) is correct.

Meanings of the options:

1. Only (a): “only the first statement” || “केवल (a)”

2. Only (b): “only the second statement” || “केवल (b)”

3. Only (c): “only the third statement” || “केवल (c)”

4. Both (a) and (c): “first and third statements” || “(a) और (c) दोनों”

5. All are correct: “all three statements” || “सभी सही हैं”

Incorrect! The correct answer is D: Both (b) and (c). The passage mentions that good nutrition nourishes the body and improves outer appearance (b), and helps prevent chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes (c).

Meanings of the options:

1. Only (a): “only the first statement” || “केवल (a)”

2. Only (b): “only the second statement” || “केवल (b)”

3. Both (a) and (b): “first and second statements” || “(a) और (b) दोनों”

4. Both (b) and (c): “second and third statements” || “(b) और (c) दोनों”

5. All of the above: “all three statements” || “उपरोक्त सभी”

Incorrect! The correct answer is B: SRTQP. The correct sequence is “However, it is crucial to understand the importance of nutrition and how to introduce it into our lives.”

Meanings of the options:

1. PTRSQ: “incorrect arrangement” || “गलत क्रम”

2. SRTQP: “correct arrangement” || “सही क्रम”

3. TRQPS: “incorrect arrangement” || “गलत क्रम”

4. SQTRP: “incorrect arrangement” || “गलत क्रम”

5. No arrangement required: “given order is correct” || “कोई पुनर्व्यवस्था आवश्यक नहीं”

Incorrect! The correct answer is C: Only (c). The passage conveys that a balanced nutritious diet is very helpful to keep the mind and body healthy of a person.

Meanings of the options:

1. Only (a): “only the first statement” || “केवल (a)”

2. Only (b): “only the second statement” || “केवल (b)”

3. Only (c): “only the third statement” || “केवल (c)”

4. Both (a) and (c): “first and third statements” || “(a) और (c) दोनों”

5. All are correct: “all three statements” || “सभी सही हैं”

Incorrect! The correct answer is D: Both (b) and (c). The passage mentions eating more fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats (b), and consulting a nutritionist or using a nutrition tracker app (c).

Meanings of the options:

1. Only (a): “only the first statement” || “केवल (a)”

2. Only (b): “only the second statement” || “केवल (b)”

3. Both (a) and (b): “first and second statements” || “(a) और (b) दोनों”

4. Both (b) and (c): “second and third statements” || “(b) और (c) दोनों”

5. All are correct: “all three statements” || “सभी सही हैं”

Incorrect! The correct answer is E: All are correct. Nutrition is important to keep the mind and body healthy (a), to make the body function properly (b), and to make skin clear and hair shiny (c).

Meanings of the options:

1. Only (a): “only the first statement” || “केवल (a)”

2. Only (b): “only the second statement” || “केवल (b)”

3. Both (a) and (b): “first and second statements” || “(a) और (b) दोनों”

4. Both (b) and (c): “second and third statements” || “(b) और (c) दोनों”

5. All are correct: “all three statements” || “सभी सही हैं”

Incorrect! The correct answer is D: Both (a) and (b). “Counting” means adding up (a) and including/considering (b) as synonyms.

Meanings of the options:

1. Only (a): “only the first statement” || “केवल (a)”

2. Only (b): “only the second statement” || “केवल (b)”

3. Only (c): “only the third statement” || “केवल (c)”

4. Both (a) and (b): “first and second statements” || “(a) और (b) दोनों”

5. Both (b) and (c): “second and third statements” || “(b) और (c) दोनों”

Incorrect! The correct answer is D: Both (a) and (b). “Chore” means a tedious or unpleasant task, and its antonyms are “break” (a) and “downtime” (b).

Meanings of the options:

1. Only (a): “only the first statement” || “केवल (a)”

2. Only (b): “only the second statement” || “केवल (b)”

3. Only (c): “only the third statement” || “केवल (c)”

4. Both (a) and (b): “first and second statements” || “(a) और (b) दोनों”

5. Both (b) and (c): “second and third statements” || “(b) और (c) दोनों”

Incorrect! The correct answer is B: Scrutiny. “Scrutiny” means close observation or examination, which is a synonym for “surveillance.”

Meanings of the options:

1. Apathy: “lack of interest or concern” || “उदासीनता”

2. Scrutiny: “close observation or examination” || “बारीकी से जाँच”

3. heedless: “not paying attention” || “लापरवाह”

4. Disdain: “contempt or lack of respect” || “अवमानना”

5. None of the above: “not any of the above” || “उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीं”

Incorrect! The correct answer is D: Idleness. “Exploited” means used or taken advantage of, and “idleness” means inactivity or not being used, which is an antonym.

Meanings of the options:

1. Triumph: “a great victory or achievement” || “विजय”

2. Attainment: “the action of achieving something” || “उपलब्धि”

3. Maneuver: “a movement or series of moves requiring skill” || “युद्धाभ्यास”

4. Idleness: “inactivity or not being used” || “निष्क्रियता”

5. None of the above: “not any of the above” || “उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीं”

Incorrect! The correct answer is C: Only III. Statement III is not true because media outlets identified more than 1,000 people in over 50 countries, not the organizations.

Meanings of the options:

1. both I & II: “first and second are not true” || “I और II दोनों सत्य नहीं हैं”

2. Only II: “only the second is not true” || “केवल II सत्य नहीं है”

3. Only III: “only the third is not true” || “केवल III सत्य नहीं है”

4. Both II & III: “second and third are not true” || “II और III दोनों सत्य नहीं हैं”

5. All I, II, III: “all three are not true” || “सभी तीन सत्य नहीं हैं”

Incorrect! The correct answer is E: All are correct. The passage mentions multiple ways: through zero-click (A), missed calls on WhatsApp (C), and malicious links via spear-fishing (D).

Meanings of the options:

1. Through social engineering to software by clicking a single link: “zero-click attack method” || “सोशल इंजीनियरिंग के माध्यम से”

2. It infected the software through vulnerable activities: “through vulnerable activities” || “कमजोर गतिविधियों के माध्यम से”

3. It infected the smart phone by giving a missed call on WhatsApp: “missed call on WhatsApp method” || “व्हाट्सएप पर मिस्ड कॉल के माध्यम से”

4. Targets get malicious links through messages and emails from hackers: “malicious links via spear-fishing” || “हैकर्स से दुर्भावनापूर्ण लिंक”

5. All are correct: “all the above methods” || “उपरोक्त सभी सही हैं”

Incorrect! The correct answer is C: Only I. Statement I is true. Statement II is false because it came into force on 1st July 2004, not 2014. Statement III is false because India is not a signatory, but the US is not mentioned.

Meanings of the options:

1. both I & II: “first and second are true” || “I और II दोनों सत्य हैं”

2. Only II: “only the second is true” || “केवल II सत्य है”

3. Only I: “only the first is true” || “केवल I सत्य है”

4. Both II & III: “second and third are true” || “II और III दोनों सत्य हैं”

5. All I, II, III: “all three are true” || “सभी तीन सत्य हैं”

Incorrect! The correct answer is A: Amnesty International. The passage states that researchers at Amnesty International developed the Mobile Verification Toolkit (MVT).

Meanings of the options:

1. Amnesty International: “the organization that developed the toolkit” || “एमनेस्टी इंटरनेशनल”

2. International Telecommunication Union: “a UN agency for telecommunications” || “अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दूरसंचार संघ”

3. United Nations: “an international organization” || “संयुक्त राष्ट्र”

4. NSO: “the company that developed Pegasus” || “एनएसओ”

5. None of the above: “not any of the above” || “उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीं”

Incorrect! The correct answer is C: It prevents crime and terror attack for the purpose of saving lives. The passage states that NSO sells its technologies for the purpose of saving lives through preventing crime and terror acts.

Meanings of the options:

1. For the purpose of identifying a bug in the code: “to find bugs” || “कोड में बग की पहचान करने के लिए”

2. For the cause of visibility of data: “for data visibility” || “डेटा की दृश्यता के लिए”

3. It prevents crime and terror attack for the purpose of saving lives: “to prevent crime and terror” || “अपराध और आतंक को रोकने के लिए”

4. To identify whether the phone is infected by a spyware: “to identify spyware infection” || “स्पाइवेयर संक्रमण की पहचान करने के लिए”

5. None of the above: “not any of the above” || “उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीं”

Incorrect! The correct answer is D: Ancestral. “Ancestral home” refers to the home of his ancestors or forefathers.

Meanings of the options:

1. Sister: “a female sibling” || “बहन”

2. Fatherly: “relating to or characteristic of a father” || “पैतृक”

3. Graduation: “the receiving or conferring of an academic degree” || “स्नातक”

4. Ancestral: “belonging to or inherited from one’s ancestors” || “पैतृक/पूर्वजों का”

5. Tapestry: “a thick woven fabric used for wall hangings” || “टेपेस्ट्री/दीवार पर लटकाने का कपड़ा”

Incorrect! The correct answer is B: Adoration. “Adoration” means deep love and respect, which fits the context of Antonio feeling grateful and admiring the beautiful scene.

Meanings of the options:

1. Eliminate: “to completely remove or get rid of something” || “समाप्त करना”

2. Adoration: “deep love and respect” || “आराधना/पूजा”

3. Bearable: “able to be endured” || “सहनीय”

4. Adore: “to love and respect deeply” || “प्यार करना/आराधना करना”

5. Adherence: “attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief” || “निष्ठा/अनुपालन”

Incorrect! The correct answer is C: Developed. “Developed” fits the context as his talents were being carefully nurtured and enhanced.

Meanings of the options:

1. Vacate: “to leave or give up a place or position” || “खाली करना”

2. Build: “to construct something” || “निर्माण करना”

3. Developed: “brought to a more advanced or effective state” || “विकसित”

4. Delved: “to dig or search deeply” || “खोजबीन करना/गहराई में जाना”

5. Diamond: “a precious gemstone” || “हीरा”

Incorrect! The correct answer is D: Economically. “Economically” means in a way that saves money, which fits as Antonio was saving traveling expenses and being careful with money.

Meanings of the options:

1. Comically: “in a humorous or amusing way” || “हास्यप्रद तरीके से”

2. Financial: “relating to money or finances” || “वित्तीय”

3. Autonomy: “independence or self-governance” || “स्वायत्तता”

4. Economically: “in a way that saves money or resources” || “किफ़ायती तरीके से”

5. Succeed: “to achieve an aim or goal” || “सफल होना”

Incorrect! The correct answer is A: Espied. “Espied” means caught sight of or noticed, which fits as Antonio suddenly saw the vessel.

Meanings of the options:

1. Espied: “caught sight of or noticed” || “देख लिया/नज़र आना”

2. Cry: “to shed tears or shout” || “रोना/चिल्लाना”

3. Pride: “a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction” || “गर्व”

4. Spade: “a tool for digging” || “फावड़ा”

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Incorrect! The correct answer is B: Posits. The subject “It” is singular, so the verb must be “posits” (third person singular present tense).

Meanings of the options:

1. Posit: “to assume or suggest something as a basis for reasoning” (base form) || “मान लेना/प्रस्तावित करना”

2. Posits: “assumes or suggests as a fact” || “मान लेता है/प्रस्तावित करता है”

3. Posted: “placed or sent, especially in a public place or by mail” || “लगाया/पोस्ट किया”

4. Posting: “the action of sending or displaying something” || “पोस्ट करने की क्रिया”

5. Post: “a job or position; also means mail” || “पद/नौकरी/डाक”

Incorrect! The correct answer is A: Intended. “Intended” means planned or meant for that purpose, describing the role the employee is being promoted to.

Meanings of the options:

1. Intended: “planned or meant for a particular purpose” (adjective) || “इच्छित/अभीष्ट”

2. Intentionally: “in a deliberate or planned manner” (adverb) || “जानबूझकर”

3. Intention: “a thing intended; an aim or plan” (noun) || “इरादा”

4. Intend: “to have a plan or purpose” (verb) || “इरादा रखना”

5. Intentional: “done on purpose; deliberate” (adjective) || “जानबूझकर किया गया”

Incorrect! The correct answer is C: Eventually. “Eventually” means at some later time or in the end, indicating that after repeated promotions, employees will reach a point of incompetence.

Meanings of the options:

1. Events: “things that happen, especially important occasions” (noun) || “घटनाएँ”

2. Eventful: “marked by interesting or exciting events” (adjective) || “घटनापूर्ण”

3. Eventually: “at some later time; in the end” (adverb) || “आखिरकार/अंततः”

4. Event: “a thing that happens” (noun) || “घटना”

5. External: “belonging to or on the outside” (adjective) || “बाहरी”

Incorrect! The correct answer is E: Excelling. “Excelling” means surpassing others or performing very well, which describes a salesperson who is outstanding in their role.

Meanings of the options:

1. Drafting: “preparing a preliminary version of a document” || “प्रारूप तैयार करना”

2. Exhausting: “making one feel very tired” || “थकाने वाला”

3. Exhaust: “to tire out or use up completely” || “थका देना/समाप्त करना”

4. Excellent: “extremely good” (adjective) || “उत्कृष्ट”

5. Excelling: “being superior or outstanding” || “उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन करने वाला”

Incorrect! The correct answer is A: Suggests. The subject “The principle” is singular, so the verb must be “suggests” to maintain subject-verb agreement.

Meanings of the options:

1. Suggests: “puts forward for consideration” || “सुझाव देता है”

2. Suggestive: “tending to suggest an idea or thought” (adjective) || “संकेतात्मक”

3. Reported: “been told or made known” || “सूचना दी गई”

4. Report: “to give a spoken or written account of something” (base verb) || “रिपोर्ट देना”

5. Suggest: “to propose or put forward for consideration” (base verb) || “सुझाव देना”

Incorrect! The correct answer is A: connects. The autonomic nervous system links different brain areas to bodily organs.

Meanings of the options:

1. connects: “joins or links together” || “जोड़ता है”

2. join: “to link or connect” || “जोड़ना”

3. discussed: “talked about” || “चर्चा की”

4. disjoint: “separated or disconnected” || “अलग करना”

5. assess: “to evaluate or estimate” || “मूल्यांकन करना”

Incorrect! The correct answer is E: divided. The phrase “divided into two parts” is the standard and grammatically correct way to express this separation or categorization.

Meanings of the options:

1. accused: “charged with a crime or offense” || “आरोपित”

2. restriction: “a limiting condition or measure” || “प्रतिबंध”

3. continues: “persists in an activity or process” || “जारी रखता है”

4. behave: “act or conduct oneself in a specified way” || “व्यवहार करना”

5. divided: “separated into parts or groups” || “विभाजित”

Incorrect! The correct answer is B: activity. The word “activity” describes the state of high energy and action, fitting well alongside “excitement.”

Meanings of the options:

1. inactive: “not engaging in or involving any physical activity” || “निष्क्रिय”

2. activity: “a condition in which things are happening or being done” || “गतिविधि”

3. anxious: “feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease” || “चिंतित”

4. reactive: “showing a response to a stimulus” || “प्रतिक्रियाशील”

5. laziness: “the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy” || “आलस्य”

Incorrect! The correct answer is C: facial. “Facial expressions” is a common phrase referring to the way people use their faces to communicate.

Meanings of the options:

1. phase: “a distinct period or stage in a process” || “चरण”

2. faces: “the front part of a person’s head” || “चेहरे”

3. facial: “relating to the face” || “चेहरे से संबंधित”

4. puzzling: “confusing or perplexing” || “उलझन भरा”

5. entirely: “completely” || “पूर्णतः”

Incorrect! The correct answer is A: naturally. The word “naturally” implies that a gentler, more relaxed style of singing would logically and expectedly lead to the drummer slowing down.

Meanings of the options:

1. naturally: “in a natural or expected manner” || “स्वाभाविक रूप से”

2. obvious: “clearly visible or easily understood” || “स्पष्ट”

3. creative: “relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas” || “रचनात्मक”

4. punctually: “at the agreed or proper time; on time” || “समय पर”

5. greed: “intense and selfish desire for something” || “लालच”

Incorrect! The correct answer is B: holds. “Holds” means maintains or asserts, which fits the context of what germ theory proposes.

Meanings of the options:

1. confine: “to keep within limits” || “सीमित करना”

2. holds: “maintains or asserts” || “रखता है/मानता है”

3. grips: “seizes or holds firmly” || “पकड़ लेना”

4. carry: “to transport or convey” || “ले जाना”

5. secured: “fixed or fastened firmly” || “सुरक्षित किया”

Incorrect! The correct answer is C: acceptance. The research by these scientists helped the public accept the once-baffling theory.

Meanings of the options:

1. accompanied: “went along with” || “साथ दिया”

2. accessorise: “to add accessories to” || “सजाना/अतिरिक्त वस्तुएँ जोड़ना”

3. acceptance: “the action of consenting to receive or undertake” || “स्वीकृति”

4. accounting: “the process of keeping financial accounts” || “लेखांकन”

5. accumulated: “gathered together” || “संचित”

Incorrect! The correct answer is E: understood. Before germ theory was popularly understood, people relied on guesses rather than facts.

Meanings of the options:

1. entice: “to attract or tempt” || “लुभाना”

2. thoughts: “ideas or opinions” || “विचार”

3. appreciate: “to recognize the full worth of” || “सराहना करना”

4. knew: “had knowledge of” || “जानता था”

5. understood: “comprehended or grasped the meaning of” || “समझा गया”

Incorrect! The correct answer is D: influenced. The belief that foul odours caused illness may have influenced the creation of sanitation infrastructure.

Meanings of the options:

1. controls: “has power over” || “नियंत्रित करता है”

2. veiled: “concealed or hidden” || “ढका हुआ/गुप्त”

3. alters: “changes” || “बदलता है”

4. influenced: “had an effect on” || “प्रभावित किया”

5. determination: “the process of deciding something” || “निर्धारण”

Incorrect! The correct answer is A: usher. “Usher” means to guide or bring something in, which fits the context of bringing clean water into the city.

Meanings of the options:

1. usher: “to guide or bring in” || “लाना/प्रवेश कराना”

2. supplemented: “added to” || “पूरक”

3. formed: “created or shaped” || “बनाया”

4. enhances: “improves the quality of” || “बढ़ाता है”

5. eager: “excited”|| “आतुर “

Incorrect. The correct answer is option B – Inkling, traversing. “Inkling” means a slight knowledge or hint, and “traversing” means moving across or through, fitting the context of a patient being unaware of danger moving through the body. Example: “The patient had no inkling of the disease traversing his system.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option D – appreciate, condemn. “Appreciate” means to recognize the value of, and “condemn” means to express strong disapproval, fitting the context of a noble quality to value good and reject bad. Example: “It is a noble quality to appreciate honesty and condemn dishonesty.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option A – being, poor. “Despite being” is the correct structure to introduce a contrast, and “poor” fits the context of remaining financially or otherwise lacking despite knowledge. Example: “Despite being highly educated, he remained poor throughout his life.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option C – monitor, influence. “Monitor” means to observe and check progress, and “influence” means to have an effect on, fitting the context of managers shaping organizational elements. Example: “Effective managers monitor performance and attempt to influence the company’s culture.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option C – thrifty, perform. “Thrifty” means using money and resources carefully, and “perform” means to carry out or execute, fitting the context of careful people handling their belongings in an organized way. Example: “People who are thrifty can perform their daily tasks in an orderly manner.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option B – pitfalls, systematic. “Pitfalls” means hidden or unexpected problems, and “systematic” means methodical and organized, fitting the context of careful project planning to avoid problems. Example: “To avoid pitfalls, there is a need for systematic planning of the entire project.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option B – plenty, still. “Plenty” means a large amount, and “still” means nevertheless, fitting the contrast between working hard and still being unable to support his family. Example: “Although he puts in plenty of overtime, he still cannot meet his family’s expenses.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option D – regretted, inconvenience. “Regretted” means felt sorry for, and “inconvenience” means trouble or difficulty caused to others, fitting the context of apologizing for causing trouble. Example: “He regretted for having caused inconvenience to the residents during the construction work.”

Incorrect. The correct answer is option D – behave, predicted. “Behave” means to act in a particular way, and “predicted” means foretold or forecasted, fitting the context of uncertainty about human behavior. Example: “How people would behave in a crisis cannot be predicted with perfect accuracy.”