Directions (1 –5): In each of the following questions, a sentence / passage is given with two blank spaces. Three phrases / sentences are given below, two of which can be placed in blank spaces to make a meaningful sentence / passage. If none of the phrases / sentences is appropriate, mark (5) as the answer.
1. We are ___ a great chemical experiment and ___ to scientists. (1)
A. Living in the midst of
B. Some serious consequences are becoming apparent
C. In threat of (1) A and B (2) A and C (3) B and C (4) C and B (5) None of these
2. The ensure __ and thus facilitate economic growth China __ North Korea. (2)
A. destabilization of a flash point
B. a stable security environment within the region
C. Played an active role in facilitating negotiations with.
(1) A and B (2) B and C (3) C and A (4) A and C (5) None of these
3. Indian corporate leader’s ___ global giants __ and market share. (3)
A. had done well standing up B. as their companies have grown in size.
B. as their companies have grown in size
C. have done well standing up to
(1) A and B (2) B and C (3) C and B (4) A and C (5) None of these
4. Every country has __ for citizen’s ____ (2)
A. lay down comprehensive rules B. laid down comprehensive series of practical rules.
C. for resolving mutual contradictory rights and interests.
(1) A and B (2) B and C (3) C and A (4) A and C (5) None of these
5. ___ that the developed world __ of the world’s poor. (1)
A. It is a myth B. already gives plenty of aid C. It was a myth
(1) A and B (2) B and C (3) C and B (4) A and C (5) None of these
