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JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 Directions (51-59) Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions. Certain parts have been highlighted to help answer th...

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 Directions (51-59) Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions. Certain parts have been highlighted to help answer the questions. Delhi has a long history, and has been an important political centre of India as the capital of several empires. Earliest coverage of Delhi's history is in the onset of the Tomar's kingdom in the 8th century. It is considered to be a city built, destroyed and rebuilt several times, as outsiders who successfully invaded the Indian Subcontinent would ransack the existing capital city in Delhi, and those who came to conquer and stay would be so impressed by the city's strategic location as to make it their capital and rebuild it in their own way. In the medieval era, Delhi was ruled by the Tomara dynasty and Chauhan from 736 to 1193. The Delhi Sultanate is the name given for a series of five successive dynasties, which remained as a dominant power of Indian subcontinent with Delhi as their capital. During Sultanate period, the city became a center for culture. The Delhi Sultanate came to an end in 1526, when Babur defeated the forces of the last Lodi sultan, Ibrahim Lodi at the first Battle of Panipat, and formed the Mughal Empire. The Mughals ruled the area for three centuries. During the 16th century, the city declined as the Mughal capital was shifted. The fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the walled city of Shahjahanabad within Delhi, and its landmarks, the Red Fort and Jama Masjid. His reign would be considered the zenith of the empire. After the death of his successor Aurangzeb, the Mughal Empire was plagued by a series of revolts. They lost major portions to the Marathas, Sikhs and many governors of erstwhile Mughal provinces like Bengal, Awadh and Hyderabad. The Marathas captured Delhi in the battle of Delhi in 1757 and continued to control it until 1803 when they were defeated by the British during the second Anglo-Maratha War. In 1803, the Delhi was captured by the British East India Company. During Company Rule in India, the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II was reduced to merely a figurehead. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 sought to end company rule and declared Bahadur Shah II the Emperor of India. However, the British soon recaptured Delhi and their other territories, ending the short-lived rebellion. This also marked the beginning of direct British Rule in India. In 1911, the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to New Delhi, the last inner city of Delhi designed by Edwin Lutyens. After India's Independence from the British, New Delhi became the capital of the newly formed Republic of India. 51. In the earliest times, why did the encroachers of Indian subcontinent prefer Delhi as their capital? (a) As Delhi was a huge place, they used it as a shelter for their soldiers during wars (b) Because they were very impressed by the tactical location of Delhi (c) Because Delhi had always been blessed with resources and treasures (d) As Delhi had always been an important city, they wanted to show their power by capturing it and making it their capital (e) None of these 1  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 52. How Delhi came to be known as “Delhi Sultanate” in the medieval era? (a) Because Delhi has always been the capital of India, so by considering its importance this name was given (b) Tomara dynasty and Chauhan conquered Delhi and decided to change its name to Delhi Sultanate (c) The name was given due to the rise of the Mughal Empire who ruled Delhi for many years (d) It was named for the five successive dynasties who ruled Indian subcontinent with Delhi as their capital (e) None of these 53. What marked the end of Delhi sultanate? (a) When Babur defeated the forces of the last Lodi sultan. (b) When the last Lodi sultan was renounced and Babur was elected as the governor. (c) when the last Lodi sultan died due to a prolonged disease (d) When the last Lodi Sultan was compelled to relinquish his throne due to series of protests that emerged within the state. (e) None of these 54. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Mughal Empire? (a) The duration of Shah Jahan’s reign was the most successful Mughal period (b) Aurangzeb was a descendant of Shah Jahan (c) Shah Jahan was the fifth Mughal emperor who built Shahjahanbad (d) Mughal empire was formed in Delhi after the first battle of Panipat. (e) None of these 55. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the events took place in Delhi? (A) Britishers started ruling over other territories and gained dominance over Delhi again (B) The Indian rebellion started with the aim to end the British company rule (C) Capital of British India was changed to Delhi from Calcutta (a) BAC (b) ABC (c) ACB (d) CAB (e) None of these 56. Which of the following words is the synonym of “ransack” highlighted in the passage? (a) concur 2  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 (b) plunder (c) lenient (d) resemble (e) flourish 57. Which of the following words is the synonym of ‘Revolt’ given in the passage? (a) acquit (b) upheaval (c) retrograde (d) mutiny (e) None of these 58. Which of the following words is an antonym of ‘Capture’ given in the passage? (a) provocation (b) censure (c) partial (d) liberty (e) None of these 59. Which of the following words is an antonym of ‘shifted’ given in the passage? (a) secured (b) carried (c) relocated (d) removed (e) None of these Directions (60-63): In each of the questions given below, a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence has been divided into various phrases. These phrases have been jumbled. You are required to choose the correct rearrangement of the jumbled phrases to form a coherent sentence. If the given phrases are in correct sequential order and do not require rearrangement, then choose option ‘No rearrangement required’ as your answer choice. 60. and its feeding characteristics could affect (A)/ composition in the South Korean forests (B)/ the growing wild boar population has become a social issue (C)/ the physical condition and the plant species (D) 3  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 (a) ACBD (b) CADB (c) CDAB (d) DACB (e) No rearrangement required 61. studies of morphological variation within (A)/ to understand local adaptation and (B)/ potential patterns of gene flow (C)/ and among populations provide an opportunity (D) (a) ACBD (b) CDAB (c) CBAD (d) ADBC (e) No rearrangement required 62. their unique assemblages of species and are (A)/ sensitive to environmental change because (B)/ oceanic islands are biologically important for (C)/ of their isolation and small species source pools (D) (a) CABD (b) ACDB (c) CDAB (d) DACB (e) No rearrangement required 63. Korean wild boars, because of their (A)/ adaptability, are a widespread large (B)/ mammal, however, they sometimes cause (C)/ problems by invading farms and eating the crops (D) (a) ACBD (b) CADB (c) DCAB (d) BACD (e) No rearrangement required Directions (64-69): In each question below two sentences with blanks have been given. Followed by sentences five words have also been given. Find out which one of the following words will be most suitable for the given blanks. 64. (I) The batsman got criticized for ________________ batting against opponent team. 4  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 (II) This month bitcoin has marked its ninth consecutive month of ______________ funding rates. (a) swift (b) expedite (c) cult (d) hinder (e) sluggish 65. (I)After a month in hospital, the young boy began his ______________ journey to recovery. (II) A/An _______________ operating environment for Lebanese reinsurers has remained after Beirut explosion. (a) quandary (b) arduous (c) rampant (d) repugnant (e) ferocious 66. (I) Experts suggests that diabetes can be controlled with a ________________ diet. (II) _______________ rules at Japan’s PM office require officials to come in person for official meetings. (a) persist (b) insist (c) rigid (d) timid (e) agitate 67. (I) Lockdowns are __________________ again across the whole of China. (II)As satellite and space junk begin _________________ , U.S. will revive the rules. (a) parity (b) empirical (c) vacating (d) delicate (e) proliferating 68. (I)The government has decided to send a four-member team to _______________ the condition of the schools. (II) The UN’s atomic safety watchdog wasn’t able to ______________ the Russian-occupied nuclear power plant. (a) stare 5  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 (b) supervise (c) overlook (d) neglect (e) inspect 69. (I) The cancelation of hundreds of flights in the U.K. caused ______________ at many airports. (II) Central Bank can shrink the $9tn balance sheet without causing market ________________. (a) concord (b) haggle (c) devious (d) mayhem (e) None of these Directions (70-75): There are certain words omitted in the passage given below and followed by a number and a highlighted word. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct. If the highlighted word is the best fit for the corresponding blank, choose “No correction required” as your answer. Corruption is both a major cause and a _________________ (90) (Lapse) of poverty around the world. It occurs at all levels of society, from local and national governments, civil society, judiciary functions, large and small businesses, military and other services and so on. Corruption _________________ (91) (effect) the poorest the most, in rich or poor nations, though all elements of society are affected in some way as corruption _____________________ (92) (exhausted) political development, democracy, economic development, the environment, people’s health and more. The issue of corruption is very much inter-related with other issues. At a global level, the international economic system that has shaped the current form of globalization in the past decades requires further ________________ (93) (zest) for it has also created conditions whereby corruption can _________________(94) (flourish) and exacerbate the conditions of people around the world who already have little say about __________________(95) (its)own destiny. At a national level, people’s effective participation and representation in society can be undermined by corruption, while at local levels, corruption can make day to day lives more painful for all affected. 70. (a) result (b) inquiry 6  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 (c) period (d) indication (e) No correction required 71. (a) garners (b) flourishes (c) fluctuates (d) affects (e) No correction required 72. (a) frangible (b) undermines (c) impetus (d) marred (e) No correction required 73. (a) scrutiny (b) enchant (c) captivate (d) intrigue (e) No correction required 74. (a) heinous (b) decorum (c) lucid (d) cherish (e) No correction required 75. (a) her 7  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 (b) their (c) them (d) his (e) No correction required Directions (76-80): Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below. A. The court further observed that it was known that eight people had been killed, and they were farmers and a journalist. B. Instilling a sense of urgency in the Government, a Bench also ordered the State to facilitate immediate medical care to the needy people. C. The Supreme Court on Thursday gave the Uttar Pradesh Government 24 hours to file a status report. D. Furthermore, the government of Uttar Pradesh has formed a special inquiry team to look into the incident. E. The status report is related to the identification of the accused in the First Information Report (FIR) registered on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. 76. Which of the following will be the SECOND sentence after Rearrangement? (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E 77. Which of the following will be the THIRD sentence after Rearrangement? (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E 78. Which of the following will be the FIFTH sentence after Rearrangement? (a) A (b) B (c) C 8  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 (d) D (e) E 79. Which of the following will be the FIRST sentence after Rearrangement? (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E 80. Which of the following will be the FOURTH sentence after Rearrangement? (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E Directions (81-85): In each of the questions given below, four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should interchange with each other to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, then select option (E) as your choice. 81. Laptop’s name (A) comes from lap, as it was deemed placed (B) to be practical (C) on a person's lap when being used (D). (a) (A) – (C) (b) (C) – (D) (c) (B) – (C) (d) (A) - (D) (e) No interchange required 82. Fatigue has a report (A) as a vague and difficult problem (B) for doctors to investigate (C), and many people with fatigue do not reputation (D) it to their doctor. (a) (A) – (C) (b) (C) – (D) (c) (B) – (D) 9  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 (d) (A) - (D) (e) No interchange required 83. The way nutrition (A) obtain consumers (B) information has changed substantially (C) in the past two decades (D). (a) (A) – (B) (b) (C) – (D) (c) (B) – (D) (d) (A) - (D) (e) No interchange required 84. Improving (A) the performance of contexts (B) systems, and reducing their environmental impact are crucial (C) in the current and future world grazing (D). (a) (A) – (C) (b) (C) – (D) (c) (B) – (D) (d) (A) - (D) (e) No interchange required 85. Mortality (A) leads to defective (B) childbirths and high pollution (C) rates in many parts of the world (D). (a) (B) – (C) (b) (A) – (C) (c) (B) – (D) (d) (C) - (D) (e) No interchange required Directions (86-90): Each question given below has one blank, which is indicating that something has been omitted. Find out which word(s) can be used to fill up the blank in the sentence to make it grammatically as well as contextually correct. 86. Both countries must ensure more _______________efforts to bring those agreements to a finale in the near future (i) concerted (ii) ignited (iii) collective (a) Both (i) & (iii) (b) Both (ii) & (iii) 10  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 (c) Only (i) (d) Only (ii) (e) All of these 87. The national week has great ______________in the eyes of patriotic Indians. (i) significance (ii) importance (iii) incentive (a) Both (i) & (ii) (b) Both (ii) & (iii) (c) Only (i) (d) Only (ii) (e) All of these 88. Societies and economies in the world became intertwined closely in the ____________of shared global prosperity. (i) repercussion (ii) pursuit (iii)vivid (a) Both (i) & (iii) (b) Both (ii) & (iii) (c) Only (i) (d) Only (ii) (e) All of these 89. Training the future leaders of public transporter in the _________evolving logistics sector is the most important task ahead. (i) swiftly (ii) rapidly (iii) briskly (a) Both (i) & (ii) (b) Both (ii) & (iii) (c) Only (i) (d) Only (ii) (e) All of these 11  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 90. Children who tested positive have been ____________from their parents. (i) distinguish (ii) separated (iii) myriad (a) Both (i) & (ii) (b) Both (ii) & (iii) (c) Only (i) (d) Only (ii) (e) All of these ANSWERS 51. (b): The correct choice is option (b) which can be inferred from the first paragraph which mentions,” It is considered to be a city built, destroyed and rebuilt several times, as outsiders who successfully invaded the Indian Subcontinent would ransack the existing capital city in Delhi, and those who came to conquer and stay would be so impressed by the city's strategic location as to make it their capital and rebuild it in their own way” 52. (d): The correct choice is option (d) which can be inferred from the second paragraph which mentions,” The Delhi Sultanate is the name given for a series of five successive dynasties, which remained as a dominant power of Indian subcontinent with Delhi as their capital.” 53. (a): The correct choice is option (a) which can be inferred from the second paragraph which mentions,” During Sultanate period, the city became a center for culture. The Delhi Sultanate came to an end in 1526, when Babur defeated the forces of the last Lodi sultan, Ibrahim Lodi at the first Battle of Panipat, and formed the Mughal Empire.” 54. (e): All the given statements are correct. Refer to the last paragraph which mentions,” During Sultanate period, the city became a center for culture. The Delhi Sultanate came to an end in 1526 ………………………the Mughal Empire was plagued by a series of revolts.” 12  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 55. (a): The correct sequence of the events is BAC. To validate the answer, refer to the last lines of the second paragraph which mentions,” The Indian Rebellion of 1857 sought to end company rule and declared Bahadur Shah II the Emperor of India. However, the British soon recaptured Delhi and their other territories, ending the short-lived rebellion. This also marked the beginning of direct British Rule in India. In 1911, the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to New Delhi, the last inner city of Delhi designed by Edwin Lutyens.” 56. (b): The correct synonym for the highlighted word is “plunder” concur means be of the same opinion; agree. Plunder means go through (a place) stealing things and causing damage. lenient means (of a punishment or person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected. resemble means have a similar appearance to or qualities in common with (someone or something); look or seem like. flourish means wave (something) about to attract attention. 57. (d): ‘Mutiny’ is a synonym of ‘revolt’ revolt means take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel. acquit means free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty. retrograde means reverting to an earlier and inferior condition. mutiny means an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers. upheaval means a violent or sudden change or disruption to something 58. (d): ‘Liberty’ is an antonym of ‘capture’ Capture means take into one's possession or control by force. provocation means action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately. censure means express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement. partial means existing only in part; incomplete. liberty means the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views. 59. (a): ‘secured’ is an antonym of ‘shifted’. Shifted: to change the place or position of. Secured (verb): to make safe or certain; to fasten or attach firmly. Carried (verb): to hold or support and move from one place to another. Relocated (verb): to move to a different location. Removed (verb): to take away or move from a place. 13  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 60. (b): The correct rearrangement of the given phrases would be CADB. The sentence thus formed would be “The growing wild boar population has become a social issue and its feeding characteristics could affect the physical condition and the plant species composition in the South Korean forests”. 61. (d): The correct rearrangement of the given phrases would be ADBC. The sentence thus formed would be “Studies of morphological variation within and among populations provide an opportunity to understand local adaptation and potential patterns of gene flow”. 62. (a): The correct rearrangement of the given phrases would be CABD. The sentence thus formed would be “Oceanic islands are biologically important for their unique assemblages of species and are sensitive to environmental change because of their isolation and small species source pools”. 63. (e). The given phrases are already arranged in correct sequential order, thus, they do not require rearrangement. 64. (e): ‘Sluggish’ is the correct word for the both the given blanks. (a) swift means happening quickly or promptly. (b) expedite means make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly. (c) cult means a person or thing that is popular or fashionable among a particular group or section of society. (d) hinder means make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen. (e) sluggish means lacking energy or alertness. 65. (b): ‘Arduous’ is the correct word for the both the given blanks. (a) quandary means a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. (b) arduous means involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring. (c) rampant means flourishing or spreading unchecked. (d) repugnant means extremely distasteful; unacceptable. (e) ferocious means savagely fierce, cruel, or violent. 66. (c): ‘Rigid’ is correct word for the given blanks in the statements. (a) persist means continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. (b) insist means demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal. (c) rigid means not able to be changed or adapted. (d) timid means showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. (e) agitate means make (someone) troubled or nervous. 14  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 67. (e): ‘Proliferating’ is the correct word for the given blanks in the statements. (a) parity means the state or condition of being equal, especially as regards status or pay. (b) empirical means based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic. (c) vacating means leave (a place that one previously occupied). (d) delicate means very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality. (e) proliferating means increase rapidly in number; multiply. 68. (e): The correct word for the given blanks is ‘inspect’ (a) stare means look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open. (b) supervise means observe and direct the execution of (a task or activity). (c) overlook means fail to notice. (d) neglect means fail to care for properly. (e) inspect means examine (someone or something) to ensure that they reach an official standard. 69.(d): The correct word for both the blanks is ‘mayhem’. concord means agreement or harmony between people or groups. haggle means bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something. devious means showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals. mayhem means violent or extreme disorder; chaos. 70. (a): The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is result. Result: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon Inquiry: an act of asking for information. Period: a length or portion of time. Indication: a sign or piece of information that indicates something. Lapse: a brief or temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgement. 71. (d): The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is affects. Garners: gather or collect (something, especially information or approval). Flourishes: to be in a vigorous state; thrive Fluctuates: rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. Affects: have an effect on; make a difference to Effects: a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause. 15  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 72. (b): The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is undermines. Frangible: able to be broken into fragments; brittle or fragile. Undermine: lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously. Impetus: the force or energy with which a body moves. Marred: impair the quality or appearance of; spoil. Exhausted: very tired. 73. (a): The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is scrutiny Scrutiny: critical observation or examination Enchant: fill (someone) with great delight; charm. Captive: a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined Intrigue: arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate. Zest: great enthusiasm and energy. 74. (e): The highlighted word is best suited for the given blank Heinous: utterly odious or wicked. Decorum: behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety. Lucid: expressed clearly; easy to understand. Cherish: protect and care for (someone) lovingly. Flourish: grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way 75.(b): The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is their. Since the word is referring “people”, the correct pronoun for this will be “their”. We know all the other pronouns cannot be used here. 76. (e): Statement (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best depicts the theme of the paragraph. Now, statement (C) will be followed by statement (E) as it further adds to the status report as discussed in the previous statement. Now, statement (E) will be followed by statement (B) as it states the initiatives taken by the Bench of the Supreme Court to instill a sense of urgency. Now, statement (B) will be followed by statement (A) as it further adds the observations of the court. Finally, statement (D) will be the concluding sentence. Hence, the correct rearrangement of the sentences would be ‘CEBAD’. 77. (b): Statement (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best depicts the theme of the paragraph. Now, statement (C) will be followed by statement (E) as it further adds to the status report as discussed in the previous statement. Now, statement (E) will be followed by statement (B) as it states the initiatives taken by the Bench of the Supreme Court to instill a sense of urgency. Now, 16  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 statement (B) will be followed by statement (A) as it further adds the observations of the court. Finally, statement (D) will be the concluding sentence. Hence, the correct rearrangement of the sentences would be ‘CEBAD’. 78.(d): Statement (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best depicts the theme of the paragraph. Now, statement (C) will be followed by statement (E) as it further adds to the status report as discussed in the previous statement. Now, statement (E) will be followed by statement (B) as it states the initiatives taken by the Bench of the Supreme Court to instill a sense of urgency. Now, statement (B) will be followed by statement (A) as it further adds the observations of the court. Finally, statement (D) will be the concluding sentence. Hence, the correct rearrangement of the sentences would be ‘CEBAD’. 79. (c): Statement (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best depicts the theme of the paragraph. Now, statement (C) will be followed by statement (E) as it further adds to the status report as discussed in the previous statement. Now, statement (E) will be followed by statement (B) as it states the initiatives taken by the Bench of the Supreme Court to instill a sense of urgency. Now, statement (B) will be followed by statement (A) as it further adds the observations of the court. Finally, statement (D) will be the concluding sentence. Hence, the correct rearrangement of the sentences would be ‘CEBAD’. 80. (a): Statement (C) will be the introductory sentence as it best depicts the theme of the paragraph. Now, statement (C) will be followed by statement (E) as it further adds to the status report as discussed in the previous statement. Now, statement (E) will be followed by statement (B) as it states the initiatives taken by the Bench of the Supreme Court to instill a sense of urgency. Now, statement (B) will be followed by statement (A) as it further adds the observations of the court. Finally, statement (D) will be the concluding sentence. Hence, the correct rearrangement of the sentences would be ‘CEBAD’. 81. (c): We need to interchange (B)-(C) to make sentence contextually meaningful. Therefore the correct sentence will be “Laptop’s name comes from lap, as it was deemed practical to be placed on a person's lap when being used. 82. (d): We need to interchange (A)-(D) to make sentence contextually meaningful. Therefore the correct sentence will be “Fatigue has a reputation as a vague and difficult problem for doctors to investigate, and many people with fatigue do not report it to their doctor.” 83. (a): We need to interchange (A)-(B) to make sentence contextually meaningful. Therefore the correct sentence will be “The way consumers obtain nutrition information has changed substantially in the past two decades.” 84. (c): We need to interchange (B)-(D) to make sentence contextually meaningful. Therefore, the correct sentence will be “Improving the performance of grazing systems, and reducing their environmental impact are crucial in the current and future world contexts.” 17  JUNIOR ASSOCIATE-2024-25; PRE-EXAM TRAINING FOR Eligible Candidates MODEL QUESTIONS Set 1 85. (b): We need to interchange (A)-(C) to make sentence contextually meaningful. Therefore the correct sentence will be “Pollution leads to defective childbirths and high mortality rates in many parts of the world.” 86. (a): The correct words for the given blank are ‘concerted’ and ‘collective’. concerted means jointly arranged or carried out; coordinated. ignited means catch fire or cause to catch fire. collective means relating to or shared by all the members of a group. 87. (a): The correct words for the given blank are ‘significance’ and ‘importance’ significance means the quality of being worthy of attention; importance. incentive means a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something. 88. (d): The correct word for the given blank is ‘pursuit’ repercussion means an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one. pursuit means the action of pursuing someone or something. vivid means producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind. 89. (e): All the given words can be filled in the blank to make sentence meaningful. swiftly means at high speed; quickly. briskly means in an active, quick, or energetic way. 90. (d): The correct word for the given blank is ‘separated’ distinguish means recognize or treat (someone or something) as different. separated means cause to move or be apart. myriad means a countless or extremely great number of people or things. 18