Q581.Select the correct spelling to fill in the blank.
The country witnessed an ____ rise in renewable energy investments over the past decade.
- Aunprecidented
- Bunprecedented
- Cunpresidented
- Dunpressedented
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Concept: Build the word from its root.
- un + precedent + ed = unprecedented (never happened before).
- 'precedent' has -ce- (not -ci-, not -si-, not -sse-).
Trick: Think 'precede' (to come before) – the 'pre-ce-de' part stays intact: un-pre-ce-dent-ed.
Answer: (B) unprecedented
अवधारणा: शब्द को उसके मूल से बनाएँ।
हल:
- un + precedent + ed = unprecedented (अभूतपूर्व)।
- 'precedent' में -ce- है (-ci-, -si-, -sse- नहीं)।
ट्रिक: 'precede' (पहले आना) याद रखें – 'pre-ce-de' भाग वैसा ही रहता है।
उत्तर: (B) unprecedented
Q582.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: SERENE
- ATurbulent
- BTranquil
- CChaotic
- DDisturbed
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Concept: Serene = calm, peaceful.
- Tranquil = calm and quiet ⇒ same meaning.
- Turbulent, Chaotic, Disturbed all mean restless – opposites.
Trick: When three options are similar to each other, the remaining one is usually the synonym (or antonym) asked.
Answer: (B) Tranquil
अवधारणा: Serene = शांत, निर्मल।
हल:
- Tranquil = शांत ⇒ समान अर्थ।
- Turbulent, Chaotic, Disturbed = अशांत – विलोम।
ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प आपस में मिलते-जुलते हों तो बचा हुआ एक ही उत्तर होता है।
उत्तर: (B) Tranquil
Q583.Fill in the blank with the appropriate collocation:
The CEO ____ a speech at the annual conference.
- Agave
- Bmade
- Cspoke
- Ddelivered
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Concept: Some nouns pair with fixed verbs.
- Formal pairing: deliver a speech / lecture / verdict.
- 'Spoke' needs 'spoke at/about'; 'made' and 'gave' are informal and less precise here.
Yaad rakhein: Other fixed pairs: pay attention, make a decision, take a step, give consent.
Answer: (D) delivered
अवधारणा: कुछ संज्ञाएँ निश्चित क्रियाओं के साथ आती हैं।
हल:
- औपचारिक जोड़ी: deliver a speech / lecture / verdict.
- 'Spoke' को 'at/about' चाहिए; 'made', 'gave' यहाँ अनौपचारिक हैं।
याद रखें: अन्य जोड़ियाँ: pay attention, make a decision, take a step, give consent.
उत्तर: (D) delivered
Q584.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
She apologised (1)/ of the delay and (2)/ promised to submit (3)/ the report soon. (4)
- A(4)
- B(1)
- C(3)
- D(2)
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Concept: apologise to a person for a fault.
- 'apologised of the delay' is wrong.
- Correct: She apologised for the delay and promised… – error in part (2).
Trick: Fixed pairs: apologise for, blame for, thank for, accuse of, afraid of.
Answer: (D) (2)
अवधारणा: apologise to व्यक्ति for गलती।
हल:
- 'apologised of the delay' गलत है।
- सही: She apologised for the delay… – त्रुटि भाग (2) में।
ट्रिक: जोड़ियाँ: apologise for, blame for, thank for, accuse of, afraid of.
उत्तर: (D) (2)
Q585.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The ancient city, ____ ruins lay buried beneath centuries of sand, was once a thriving metropolis.
- Awhat
- Bwhose
- Cthat
- Dits
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Concept: A possessive relative pronoun links the noun to what belongs to it.
- 'ruins' belong to 'the city' ⇒ possessive needed.
- 'whose' works for things too: The ancient city, whose ruins lay buried…
- 'its' cannot join two clauses; 'that/what' show no possession.
Trick: Blank followed directly by a noun (ruins) in a relative clause ⇒ 'whose'.
Answer: (B) whose
अवधारणा: स्वामित्व दिखाने के लिए possessive relative pronoun चाहिए।
हल:
- 'ruins' शहर के हैं ⇒ possessive चाहिए।
- 'whose' निर्जीव के लिए भी चलता है: The ancient city, whose ruins lay buried…
- 'its' दो clauses नहीं जोड़ता; 'that/what' स्वामित्व नहीं दिखाते।
ट्रिक: Relative clause में blank के ठीक बाद संज्ञा (ruins) हो ⇒ 'whose'।
उत्तर: (B) whose
Q586.Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1. These structures modify natural water flow and impact aquatic habitats.
2. Rivers are vital arteries for ecosystems and human civilizations.
3. However, dam construction presents significant environmental challenges.
4. They provide fresh water, transport nutrients and support diverse biodiversity.
- A3-1-2-4
- B2-4-3-1
- C2-1-4-3
- D4-2-3-1
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Concept: General statement → details → contrast → effect.
- 2 introduces rivers (topic sentence).
- 4 'They provide…' adds their benefits (They = rivers).
- 3 'However…' turns to dams; 1 'These structures…' refers back to dams.
Trick: Pronoun links: 'They' needs a plural noun before it (rivers), 'These structures' needs 'dam construction' before it ⇒ 2-4-3-1.
Answer: (B) 2-4-3-1
अवधारणा: सामान्य कथन → विवरण → विरोध → प्रभाव।
हल:
- 2 नदियों का परिचय देता है (शुरुआती वाक्य)।
- 4 'They provide…' – लाभ (They = rivers)।
- 3 'However…' बाँधों की बात; 1 'These structures…' बाँधों का प्रभाव।
ट्रिक: सर्वनाम कड़ी: 'They' से पहले rivers, 'These structures' से पहले dam ⇒ 2-4-3-1.
उत्तर: (B) 2-4-3-1
Q587.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Hardly had the preliminary review been completed (1)/ when the auditors noticed (2)/ that several financial projections (3)/ was calculated using outdated parameters. (4)
- A(1)
- B(2)
- C(3)
- D(4)
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Concept: A plural subject takes a plural verb.
- Subject of the last clause: 'several financial projections' (plural).
- 'was calculated' → 'were calculated' – error in part (4).
- Part (1) 'Hardly had … when' is correctly used.
Trick: Word 'several' always signals plural – check the verb right after it.
Answer: (D) (4)
अवधारणा: बहुवचन subject के साथ बहुवचन क्रिया।
हल:
- अंतिम clause का subject: 'several financial projections' (बहुवचन)।
- 'was calculated' → 'were calculated' – त्रुटि भाग (4) में।
- भाग (1) में 'Hardly had … when' सही है।
ट्रिक: 'several' हमेशा बहुवचन बताता है – उसके बाद की क्रिया जाँचें।
उत्तर: (D) (4)
Q588.Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Active/Passive voice.
Nobody has raised concerns about the accuracy of the new data.
- AConcerns have not been raised about the accuracy of the new data.
- BConcerns were not being raised about the accuracy of the new data.
- CConcerns are not raised about the accuracy of the new data.
- DConcerns must not be raised about the accuracy of the new data.
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Concept: Nobody + affirmative verb ⇒ negative passive, agent dropped.
- Tense: 'has raised' = present perfect ⇒ has/have + been + V3.
- Object 'concerns' is plural ⇒ Concerns have not been raised about…
Trick: Keep the tense first: present perfect must show 'have been' – only (A) has it.
Answer: (A) Concerns have not been raised about the accuracy of the new data.
अवधारणा: Nobody + सकारात्मक क्रिया ⇒ नकारात्मक passive, कर्ता हटाएँ।
हल:
- काल: 'has raised' = present perfect ⇒ has/have + been + V3.
- 'concerns' बहुवचन ⇒ Concerns have not been raised about…
ट्रिक: पहले काल मिलाएँ: present perfect में 'have been' – केवल (A) में।
उत्तर: (A) Concerns have not been raised about the accuracy of the new data.
Q589.Select the option which contains the most appropriate HOMONYM of the word given in bold/underline.
The botanist noted that the plant would yield more sap in warmer conditions.
- AThe miners expected the new site to yield a rich vein of ore.
- BHeavy traffic forced the drivers to yield at the junction.
- CThe negotiations will yield results by the end of the month.
- DFarmers hope the land will yield more wheat this season.
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Concept: A homonym is the same word with a different meaning.
- Given sentence: yield = produce (sap).
- (A) ore, (C) results, (D) wheat – all 'produce'.
- (B) yield at the junction = give way to traffic ⇒ different meaning.
Trick: Three options share the given sense – the one odd sense is the homonym.
Answer: (B) Heavy traffic forced the drivers to yield at the junction.
अवधारणा: Homonym = वही शब्द, अलग अर्थ।
हल:
- दिए वाक्य में yield = उत्पन्न करना (sap)।
- (A), (C), (D) में भी 'उत्पन्न करना/देना' अर्थ।
- (B) yield at the junction = रास्ता देना ⇒ अलग अर्थ।
ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प समान अर्थ के हों तो अलग अर्थ वाला ही homonym।
उत्तर: (B) Heavy traffic forced the drivers to yield at the junction.
Q590.Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'inconsistent or logically incompatible'.
- AIncongruous
- BIncongroous
- CIncongerous
- DIncongruos
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Concept: in + congruous (agreeing) = incongruous (not fitting).
- Ending is -uous: con-gru-ous.
- Wrong: -groous (double o), -gerous (extra e), -gruos (missing u).
Trick: Rhymes with 'continuous', 'ambiguous' – all end in -uous.
Answer: (A) Incongruous
अवधारणा: in + congruous (मेल खाने वाला) = incongruous (असंगत)।
हल:
- अंत -uous: con-gru-ous.
- गलत रूप: -groous, -gerous, -gruos.
ट्रिक: 'continuous', 'ambiguous' की तरह -uous पर खत्म।
उत्तर: (A) Incongruous
Q591.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words:
An organism that is genetically identical to another organism.
- ABlueprint
- BPrototype
- CSchema
- DClone
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Concept: Genetically identical copy = clone.
- A clone has the same DNA as its parent organism.
- Blueprint, prototype, schema = designs or models, not living organisms.
Yaad rakhein: Dolly the sheep (1996, Scotland) was the first mammal cloned from an adult cell.
Answer: (D) Clone
अवधारणा: आनुवंशिक रूप से एकसमान प्रति = clone.
हल:
- Clone का DNA मूल जीव जैसा ही होता है।
- Blueprint, prototype, schema = नक्शा/मॉडल, जीव नहीं।
याद रखें: डॉली भेड़ (1996, स्कॉटलैंड) वयस्क कोशिका से बना पहला क्लोन स्तनधारी।
उत्तर: (D) Clone
Q592.Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Active/Passive voice.
The audience understood that the main act might be delayed because of technical issues.
- ATechnical issues delayed the main act, and the audience understood it.
- BThe main act may be delayed, and the audience understood it due to technical issues.
- CIt was understood by the audience that the main act might be delayed because of technical issues.
- DThe audience was understanding that the main act might be delayed due to technical issues.
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Concept: When the object is a that-clause, start the passive with 'It'.
- Active: The audience understood [that …].
- Passive: It was understood by the audience that the main act might be delayed…
- Past 'understood' → 'was understood'; the that-clause stays unchanged.
Trick: Verbs like say, believe, understand, know + that-clause ⇒ 'It is/was + V3 + that…'.
Answer: (C) It was understood by the audience that the main act might be delayed because of technical issues.
अवधारणा: Object यदि that-clause हो तो passive 'It' से शुरू करें।
हल:
- Active: The audience understood [that …].
- Passive: It was understood by the audience that…
- 'understood' (past) → 'was understood'; that-clause वैसा ही।
ट्रिक: say, believe, understand, know + that-clause ⇒ 'It is/was + V3 + that…'।
उत्तर: (C) It was understood by the audience that the main act might be delayed because of technical issues.
Q593.Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence.
He has been lived in London for five years.
- Ahas been living
- Bhas being lived
- Chave lived
- Dhave been lived
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Concept: Action from past continuing now + 'for/since' ⇒ has/have been + V-ing.
- Subject 'He' ⇒ 'has'.
- 'live' here is intransitive – no passive 'been lived'.
- Correct: He has been living in London for five years.
Trick: 'for + period' with an ongoing action ⇒ think 'has/have been + -ing'.
Answer: (A) has been living
अवधारणा: भूतकाल से अब तक जारी क्रिया + 'for/since' ⇒ has/have been + V-ing.
हल:
- Subject 'He' ⇒ 'has'.
- 'live' अकर्मक है – 'been lived' (passive) नहीं बनेगा।
- सही: He has been living in London for five years.
ट्रिक: 'for + अवधि' और जारी क्रिया ⇒ 'has/have been + -ing'।
उत्तर: (A) has been living
Q594.Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
She said, "Will you attend the seminar tomorrow?"
- AShe inquired if I would attend the seminar the next day.
- BShe inquired if I will be attending the seminar tomorrow.
- CShe inquired whether I would attend the seminar tomorrow.
- DShe inquired if would I be attending the seminar the next day.
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Concept: Yes/no question → if/whether + statement order + backshift.
- 'Will you attend' → 'if I would attend' (you → I, will → would).
- 'tomorrow' → 'the next day'.
- She inquired if I would attend the seminar the next day.
Trick: Tick three checks: 'would' (not will), 'the next day' (not tomorrow), subject before verb – only (A) passes all.
Answer: (A) She inquired if I would attend the seminar the next day.
अवधारणा: Yes/no प्रश्न → if/whether + सामान्य क्रम + काल परिवर्तन।
हल:
- 'Will you attend' → 'if I would attend' (you → I, will → would)।
- 'tomorrow' → 'the next day'.
- She inquired if I would attend the seminar the next day.
ट्रिक: तीन जाँच: 'would', 'the next day', subject क्रिया से पहले – केवल (A) में तीनों।
उत्तर: (A) She inquired if I would attend the seminar the next day.
Q595.Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1. Infectious diseases pose a significant global health challenge.
2. They are caused by pathogenic microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.
3. These pathogens can spread rapidly, leading to widespread epidemics or even pandemics.
4. Thus, early diagnosis and swift treatment are paramount for positive outcomes.
- A2-4-1-3
- B3-1-4-2
- C1-2-3-4
- D4-3-2-1
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Concept: Topic → cause → spread → conclusion.
- 1 introduces the topic (infectious diseases).
- 2 'They are caused by…' – cause; 3 'These pathogens…' – picks up 'pathogenic microorganisms' from 2.
- 4 'Thus…' – the conclusion.
Trick: 'Thus' almost always marks the last sentence; 'They/These' can't open a paragraph.
Answer: (C) 1-2-3-4
अवधारणा: विषय → कारण → फैलाव → निष्कर्ष।
हल:
- 1 विषय का परिचय।
- 2 'They are caused by…' – कारण; 3 'These pathogens…' – 2 के microorganisms से जुड़ा।
- 4 'Thus…' – निष्कर्ष।
ट्रिक: 'Thus' प्रायः अंतिम वाक्य; 'They/These' से पैराग्राफ शुरू नहीं होता।
उत्तर: (C) 1-2-3-4
Directions (Qs. 96-100): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Human creativity, though often romanticised as a sudden spark of brilliance, is more accurately the result of deliberate mental engagement. Innovative ideas frequently emerge when individuals (96) ____ diverse experiences, allowing unrelated concepts to intersect in unexpected ways. This cross-pollination of thoughts becomes even more powerful when paired with moments of strategic rest; studies show that the mind continues to process information subconsciously even when one is not actively focused. Yet the journey towards meaningful creativity is rarely linear. Many breakthroughs follow repeated failures, which serve not as endpoints but as crucial feedback loops. This is why resilient thinkers view setbacks as opportunities to (97) ____ their methods rather than abandon them. Collaboration, too, plays a pivotal role. When people exchange perspectives, they often uncover assumptions that would have otherwise remained hidden. Such dialogue can (98) ____ rigid thinking patterns and open pathways to original solutions. However, true creativity requires more than just novel ideas — it demands disciplined refinement. Without structure, even the most promising concept risks becoming (99) ____ and losing its potential impact. Ultimately, creativity thrives at the intersection of curiosity, persistence and thoughtful (100) iteration, elements that collectively sustain the tenacity needed for long-term innovation.
Q596.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (96).
- Awill integrate
- Bintegrated
- Cintegrate
- Dare integrating
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Concept: General statements use simple present.
- The sentence describes how ideas 'frequently emerge' – a general fact in simple present.
- Plural subject 'individuals' ⇒ base verb: when individuals integrate diverse experiences.
Trick: Match the tense of the main verb ('emerge') – the 'when' clause follows it.
Answer: (C) integrate
अवधारणा: सामान्य सत्य simple present में।
हल:
- वाक्य 'ideas frequently emerge' – सामान्य तथ्य (simple present)।
- बहुवचन subject 'individuals' ⇒ मूल क्रिया: when individuals integrate diverse experiences.
ट्रिक: मुख्य क्रिया ('emerge') का काल देखें – 'when' clause वही काल लेगा।
उत्तर: (C) integrate
Directions (Qs. 96-100): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Human creativity, though often romanticised as a sudden spark of brilliance, is more accurately the result of deliberate mental engagement. Innovative ideas frequently emerge when individuals (96) ____ diverse experiences, allowing unrelated concepts to intersect in unexpected ways. This cross-pollination of thoughts becomes even more powerful when paired with moments of strategic rest; studies show that the mind continues to process information subconsciously even when one is not actively focused. Yet the journey towards meaningful creativity is rarely linear. Many breakthroughs follow repeated failures, which serve not as endpoints but as crucial feedback loops. This is why resilient thinkers view setbacks as opportunities to (97) ____ their methods rather than abandon them. Collaboration, too, plays a pivotal role. When people exchange perspectives, they often uncover assumptions that would have otherwise remained hidden. Such dialogue can (98) ____ rigid thinking patterns and open pathways to original solutions. However, true creativity requires more than just novel ideas — it demands disciplined refinement. Without structure, even the most promising concept risks becoming (99) ____ and losing its potential impact. Ultimately, creativity thrives at the intersection of curiosity, persistence and thoughtful (100) iteration, elements that collectively sustain the tenacity needed for long-term innovation.
Q597.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (97).
- Aimitate
- Babandon
- Cconceal
- Drevise
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Concept: The blank must contrast with 'abandon'.
- Setbacks are 'feedback', so thinkers improve methods.
- 'revise' = change to improve ⇒ to revise their methods rather than abandon them.
- imitate/conceal don't fit feedback; abandon repeats the rejected idea.
Trick: 'rather than X' ⇒ blank is the opposite action of X.
Answer: (D) revise
अवधारणा: Blank 'abandon' के विपरीत होना चाहिए।
हल:
- असफलता = feedback, अतः तरीके सुधारना।
- 'revise' = सुधारना ⇒ to revise their methods rather than abandon them.
- imitate/conceal संदर्भ से मेल नहीं खाते।
ट्रिक: 'rather than X' ⇒ blank, X का उल्टा काम।
उत्तर: (D) revise
Directions (Qs. 96-100): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Human creativity, though often romanticised as a sudden spark of brilliance, is more accurately the result of deliberate mental engagement. Innovative ideas frequently emerge when individuals (96) ____ diverse experiences, allowing unrelated concepts to intersect in unexpected ways. This cross-pollination of thoughts becomes even more powerful when paired with moments of strategic rest; studies show that the mind continues to process information subconsciously even when one is not actively focused. Yet the journey towards meaningful creativity is rarely linear. Many breakthroughs follow repeated failures, which serve not as endpoints but as crucial feedback loops. This is why resilient thinkers view setbacks as opportunities to (97) ____ their methods rather than abandon them. Collaboration, too, plays a pivotal role. When people exchange perspectives, they often uncover assumptions that would have otherwise remained hidden. Such dialogue can (98) ____ rigid thinking patterns and open pathways to original solutions. However, true creativity requires more than just novel ideas — it demands disciplined refinement. Without structure, even the most promising concept risks becoming (99) ____ and losing its potential impact. Ultimately, creativity thrives at the intersection of curiosity, persistence and thoughtful (100) iteration, elements that collectively sustain the tenacity needed for long-term innovation.
Q598.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (98).
- Achallenge
- Breinforce
- Crestore
- Dharden
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Concept: Dialogue opens pathways ⇒ it must weaken rigid thinking.
- 'challenge rigid thinking patterns' = question and break fixed habits.
- reinforce/harden would strengthen rigidity; restore makes no sense.
Trick: Positive result ('open pathways') + negative object ('rigid thinking') ⇒ verb must act against the object.
Answer: (A) challenge
अवधारणा: संवाद नए रास्ते खोलता है ⇒ कठोर सोच को कमज़ोर करेगा।
हल:
- 'challenge rigid thinking patterns' = जड़ सोच पर प्रश्न उठाना।
- reinforce/harden कठोरता बढ़ाएँगे; restore का अर्थ नहीं बैठता।
ट्रिक: सकारात्मक परिणाम + नकारात्मक object ⇒ क्रिया object के विरुद्ध होगी।
उत्तर: (A) challenge
Directions (Qs. 96-100): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Human creativity, though often romanticised as a sudden spark of brilliance, is more accurately the result of deliberate mental engagement. Innovative ideas frequently emerge when individuals (96) ____ diverse experiences, allowing unrelated concepts to intersect in unexpected ways. This cross-pollination of thoughts becomes even more powerful when paired with moments of strategic rest; studies show that the mind continues to process information subconsciously even when one is not actively focused. Yet the journey towards meaningful creativity is rarely linear. Many breakthroughs follow repeated failures, which serve not as endpoints but as crucial feedback loops. This is why resilient thinkers view setbacks as opportunities to (97) ____ their methods rather than abandon them. Collaboration, too, plays a pivotal role. When people exchange perspectives, they often uncover assumptions that would have otherwise remained hidden. Such dialogue can (98) ____ rigid thinking patterns and open pathways to original solutions. However, true creativity requires more than just novel ideas — it demands disciplined refinement. Without structure, even the most promising concept risks becoming (99) ____ and losing its potential impact. Ultimately, creativity thrives at the intersection of curiosity, persistence and thoughtful (100) iteration, elements that collectively sustain the tenacity needed for long-term innovation.
Q599.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (99).
- Asubtle
- Brudimentary
- Cintricate
- Drefined
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Concept: Without structure, an idea remains undeveloped.
- 'rudimentary' = basic, in an early stage.
- 'refined' is the opposite of what is said; subtle/intricate don't show loss of impact.
Trick: 'Without X' clauses point to a negative adjective – only 'rudimentary' is negative here.
Answer: (B) rudimentary
अवधारणा: संरचना के बिना विचार अविकसित रहता है।
हल:
- 'rudimentary' = प्रारंभिक, अधूरा।
- 'refined' उल्टा अर्थ; subtle/intricate प्रभाव खोने को नहीं दिखाते।
ट्रिक: 'Without X' वाले वाक्य में नकारात्मक विशेषण आता है – केवल 'rudimentary'।
उत्तर: (B) rudimentary
Directions (Qs. 96-100): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Human creativity, though often romanticised as a sudden spark of brilliance, is more accurately the result of deliberate mental engagement. Innovative ideas frequently emerge when individuals (96) ____ diverse experiences, allowing unrelated concepts to intersect in unexpected ways. This cross-pollination of thoughts becomes even more powerful when paired with moments of strategic rest; studies show that the mind continues to process information subconsciously even when one is not actively focused. Yet the journey towards meaningful creativity is rarely linear. Many breakthroughs follow repeated failures, which serve not as endpoints but as crucial feedback loops. This is why resilient thinkers view setbacks as opportunities to (97) ____ their methods rather than abandon them. Collaboration, too, plays a pivotal role. When people exchange perspectives, they often uncover assumptions that would have otherwise remained hidden. Such dialogue can (98) ____ rigid thinking patterns and open pathways to original solutions. However, true creativity requires more than just novel ideas — it demands disciplined refinement. Without structure, even the most promising concept risks becoming (99) ____ and losing its potential impact. Ultimately, creativity thrives at the intersection of curiosity, persistence and thoughtful (100) iteration, elements that collectively sustain the tenacity needed for long-term innovation.
Q600.Select the most appropriate meaning of the word 'iteration' as highlighted in the passage.
- Aa sudden interruption
- Ba repeated process
- Ca final conclusion
- Da minor distraction
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Concept: Iteration = repeating a process to improve the result.
- Passage links it with persistence and refinement.
- So it means a repeated process – not an interruption, end or distraction.
Yaad rakhein: 'Iterate' = do again; in computing a loop's each round is an 'iteration'.
Answer: (B) a repeated process
अवधारणा: Iteration = बेहतर परिणाम के लिए प्रक्रिया दोहराना।
हल:
- Passage इसे persistence और refinement से जोड़ता है।
- अतः अर्थ = बार-बार की जाने वाली प्रक्रिया।
याद रखें: 'Iterate' = दोबारा करना; कंप्यूटर में loop का हर चक्र 'iteration' कहलाता है।
उत्तर: (B) a repeated process
