Directions (1-5): In each of the questions given below an incomplete sentence which must be filled/completed with one of the sentences given below .i.e. one of the sentences can be fit into the given blanks. Choose the correct option and complete the given sentences. 1. When free from ideological constraints and legacy dilemmas, states ………………………………………. with a free hand. (4)
- (1) can target their self-interests
- (2) can generally choose their dreams
- (3) can follow their aspirations
- (4) can pursue their self-interest
- (5) can chase their expectations
2. Choosing …………………………………… on hard power for foreign policy outcomes sidelines our rich soft power attributes. (3)
- (1) to target
- (2) to concentrate
- (3) to exclusively focus
- (4) to inclusively aim
- (5) to extensively consider
3. Concerns about the independence of the judiciary being in peril have ………………………………. (2)
- (1) set actions on fire
- (2) set alarm bells ringing
- (3) kept everyone attentive
- (4) created an environment of red alert
- (5) kept it on alert
4. His analysis is sometimes unsatisfying, as he tries to see each wall from the viewpoint ……………………………………. as well as those it seeks to keep out, and the space is too limited for local nuances to be explored enough in this around-the-world tour. (2)
- (1) of those straighten it
- (2) of those who erect it
- (3) of those who build it
- (4) of those who demolishes it
- (5) of those who form it
5. I had argued that for data journalism to gain gravitas, journalists ……………………………… not only to understand quantitative methods but also to grasp the qualitative inputs that go into the process of data collection. (5)
- (1) should learn new things
- (2) must have extra talent
- (3) must be multi-talented
- (4) must experience new things
- (5) must develop skills
