Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks. Each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

A poor washerman had an old donkey. He did not give it __(1)__ food. The donkey became thin and weak. Washerman had a wife and seven children. He said, "I am working hard. But I am not __ (2)__ a lot of money. I can't feed my wife and children well. How can I feed this donkey?" Suddenly, he remembered a tiger-skin in the house. It was a gift to his father's good work. He thought, 'I shall __(3)__ the donkey with the skin and drive it into the field and won't go near it. My donkey can eat a lot and grow fat too.' The next day he dressed the donkey in tiger-skin and drove it into the field of crops. The villagers saw the donkey in the tiger-skin and thought, 'The tiger will kill us all. We shall write to the collector, and he will __(4)__ it with the help of the police.' Many days have passed. The donkey ate a lot of crops every day and grew stout and strong. One day, the villagers __(5)__ a letter from the collector saying, "There is no tiger in your village or in any place near your villagers." That evening the villagers went to the field with big sticks. The washer man’s donkey in the tiger-skin was in the field. Suddenly, another donkey brayed from someplace near the field. The washer man’s donkey lifted up his head and brayed too. The villagers saw this and beat the donkey.

Choose the appropriate word for blank (3).

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

It’s a magical sight: Just as the light begins to vanish, thousands of tiny penguins waddle ______ ($1$) the surf on an island in south-eastern Australia, then ______ ($2$) the beach and along well-worn paths toward ______ ($3$) burrows. The “Penguin Parade” has been a major attraction since the $1920\mathrm{s}$, when tourists ______ ($4$) by torchlight to view the nightly ______ ($5$) the birds — the world’s smallest penguin breed, with adults ______ ($6$) $13$inches tall. For much of that time, the penguins lived ______ ($7$) the residents of a housing development, in tight proximity to cars and pets. The penguins’ numbers fell ______($8$) But in $1985$, the state government decided to buy ______ ($9$) piece of property on the Peninsula and return the land to the penguins. Today there are about $31,000$penguins ______ ($10$) on the peninsula, up from $12,000$in the $1980\mathrm{s}$.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. $4$.

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

The seismic-reflection
P. important tool in the
Q. method is the most
R. search of petroleum reserves

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

It’s a magical sight: Just as the light begins to vanish, thousands of tiny penguins waddle ______ ($1$) the surf on an island in south-eastern Australia, then ______ ($2$) the beach and along well-worn paths toward ______ ($3$) burrows. The “Penguin Parade” has been a major attraction since the $1920\mathrm{s}$, when tourists ______ ($4$) by torchlight to view the nightly ______ ($5$) the birds — the world’s smallest penguin breed, with adults ______ ($6$) $13$inches tall. For much of that time, the penguins lived ______ ($7$) the residents of a housing development, in tight proximity to cars and pets. The penguins’ numbers fell ______($8$) But in $1985$, the state government decided to buy ______ ($9$) piece of property on the Peninsula and return the land to the penguins. Today there are about $31,000$penguins ______ ($10$) on the peninsula, up from $12,000$in the $1980\mathrm{s}$.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. $3$.

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given. It’s a magical sight: Just as the light begins to vanish, thousands of tiny penguins waddle ______ ($1$) the surf on an island in south-eastern Australia, then ______ ($2$) the beach and along well-worn paths toward ______ ($3$) burrows. The “Penguin Parade” has been a major attraction since the $1920\mathrm{s}$, when tourists ______ ($4$) by torchlight to view the nightly ______ ($5$) the birds — the world’s smallest penguin breed, with adults ______ ($6$) $13$inches tall. For much of that time, the penguins lived ______ ($7$) the residents of a housing development, in tight proximity to cars and pets. The penguins’ numbers fell ______($8$) But in $1985$, the state government decided to buy ______ ($9$) piece of property on the Peninsula and return the land to the penguins. Today there are about $31,000$penguins ______ ($10$) on the peninsula, up from $12,000$in the $1980\mathrm{s}$.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. $5$

Comprehension: Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

Uncertainty looms over the revival of Naini Lake, a waterbody in the middle of Model Town in North Delhi, due to ______ ($1$) in the opinions of residents and local bodies regarding its desilting and ______ ($2$). While the Corporation claimed that the lake ______ ($3$) for years and several attempts by them to initiate a drive to desilt it were halted because of lack of funds or ______ ($4$) from locals, residents alleged that it is ______ ($5$) fresh water lake and is free from silt, and only a water treatment plant will be enough to resolve the problem.

SubQuestion No : $85$

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.$3$

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

It’s a magical sight: Just as the light begins to vanish, thousands of tiny penguins waddle ______ ($1$) the surf on an island in south-eastern Australia, then ______ ($2$) the beach and along well-worn paths toward ______ ($3$) burrows. The “Penguin Parade” has been a major attraction since the $1920\mathrm{s}$, when tourists ______ ($4$) by torchlight to view the nightly ______ ($5$) the birds — the world’s smallest penguin breed, with adults ______ ($6$) $13$inches tall. For much of that time, the penguins lived ______ ($7$) the residents of a housing development, in tight proximity to cars and pets. The penguins’ numbers fell ______($8$) But in $1985$, the state government decided to buy ______ ($9$) piece of property on the Peninsula and return the land to the penguins. Today there are about $31,000$penguins ______ ($10$) on the peninsula, up from $12,000$in the $1980\mathrm{s}$.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. $8$.

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

It’s a magical sight: Just as the light begins to vanish, thousands of tiny penguins waddle ______ ($1$) the surf on an island in south-eastern Australia, then ______ ($2$) the beach and along well-worn paths toward ______ ($3$) burrows. The “Penguin Parade” has been a major attraction since the $1920\mathrm{s}$, when tourists ______ ($4$) by torchlight to view the nightly ______ ($5$) the birds — the world’s smallest penguin breed, with adults ______ ($6$) $13$inches tall. For much of that time, the penguins lived ______ ($7$) the residents of a housing development, in tight proximity to cars and pets. The penguins’ numbers fell ______($8$) But in $1985$, the state government decided to buy ______ ($9$) piece of property on the Peninsula and return the land to the penguins. Today there are about $31,000$penguins ______ ($10$) on the peninsula, up from $12,000$in the $1980\mathrm{s}$

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. $2$.

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

Packing is one of those chores that seems ______ ($1$) simple but it’s a skill that most of humanity ______ ($2$). Even seasoned travellers end up carrying a ______ ($3$) array of stuff they don’t use. Heavy bags ______ ($4$) be back-breaking and frustrating. Packing ______ ($5$) is a test of planning skills and is indicative of one’s ability to ______ ($6$) one’s life. The simplest way to pack smart is to ______ ($7$) a medium-sized bag so you’re not tempted to ______ ($8$)more stuff at the last minute. The smart packer doesn’t ______ ($9$)what –if –I –need it-category of stuff, the singular reason junk lands in ______ ($10$) suitcase.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.$6$.

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

Uncertainty looms over the revival of Naini Lake, a waterbody in the middle of Model Town in North Delhi, due to ______ ($1$) in the opinions of residents and local bodies regarding its desilting and ______ ($2$). While the Corporation claimed that the lake ______ ($3$) for years and several attempts by them to initiate a drive to desilt it were halted because of lack of funds or ______ ($4$) from locals, residents alleged that it is ______ ($5$) fresh water lake and is free from silt, and only a water treatment plant will be enough to resolve the problem.

SubQuestion No : $85$

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.$2$

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

Uncertainty looms over the revival of Naini Lake, a waterbody in the middle of Model Town in North Delhi, due to ______ ($1$) in the opinions of residents and local bodies regarding its desilting and ______ ($2$). While the Corporation claimed that the lake ______ ($3$) for years and several attempts by them to initiate a drive to desilt it were halted because of lack of funds or ______ ($4$) from locals, residents alleged that it is ______ ($5$) fresh water lake and is free from silt, and only a water treatment plant will be enough to resolve the problem.

SubQuestion No : $88$

Q.$88$Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.$5$

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

It’s a magical sight: Just as the light begins to vanish, thousands of tiny penguins waddle ______ ($1$) the surf on an island in south-eastern Australia, then ______ ($2$) the beach and along well-worn paths toward ______ ($3$) burrows. The “Penguin Parade” has been a major attraction since the $1920\mathrm{s}$, when tourists ______ ($4$) by torchlight to view the nightly ______ ($5$) the birds — the world’s smallest penguin breed, with adults ______ ($6$) $13$ inches tall. For much of that time, the penguins lived ______ ($7$) the residents of a housing development, in tight proximity to cars and pets. The penguins’ numbers fell ______($8$) But in $1985$, the state government decided to buy ______ ($9$) piece of property on the Peninsula and return the land to the penguins. Today there are about $31,000$penguins ______ ($10$) on the peninsula, up from $12,000$in the $1980\mathrm{s}$.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. $6$.

Directions: The sentences given below are not arranged in proper order. Rearrange these sentences to form a coherent and meaningful paragraph and answer the question.

A. Intricacies of learning it
B. The subject know the.
C. Study logic as a

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

It’s a magical sight: Just as the light begins to vanish, thousands of tiny penguins waddle ______ ($1$) the surf on an island in south-eastern Australia, then ______ ($2$) the beach and along well-worn paths toward ______ ($3$) burrows. The “Penguin Parade” has been a major attraction since the $1920\mathrm{s}$, when tourists ______ ($4$) by torchlight to view the nightly ______ ($5$) the birds — the world’s smallest penguin breed, with adults ______ ($6$) $13$inches tall. For much of that time, the penguins lived ______ ($7$) the residents of a housing development, in tight proximity to cars and pets. The penguins’ numbers fell ______($8$) But in $1985$, the state government decided to buy ______ ($9$) piece of property on the Peninsula and return the land to the penguins. Today there are about $31,000$penguins ______ ($10$) on the peninsula, up from $12,000$in the $1980\mathrm{s}$.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. $7$.

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

It’s a magical sight: Just as the light begins to vanish, thousands of tiny penguins waddle ______ ($1$) the surf on an island in south-eastern Australia, then ______ ($2$) the beach and along well-worn paths toward ______ ($3$) burrows. The “Penguin Parade” has been a major attraction since the $1920\mathrm{s}$, when tourists ______ ($4$) by torchlight to view the nightly ______ ($5$) the birds — the world’s smallest penguin breed, with adults ______ ($6$) $13$ inches tall. For much of that time, the penguins lived ______ ($7$) the residents of a housing development, in tight proximity to cars and pets. The penguins’ numbers fell ______($8$) But in $1985$, the state government decided to buy ______ ($9$) piece of property on the Peninsula and return the land to the penguins. Today there are about $31,000$penguins ______ ($10$) on the peninsula, up from $12,000$in the $1980\mathrm{s}$.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. $1$

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

In a rare show of honesty, a gardener of the irrigation department has handed ($1$)______ to the police $57$tolas of gold ($2$)______ by him while working in the ($3$)______ of the superintending engineer’s bungalow in Raipur. The ($4$)______in turn has handed over the ($5$)______ to the Central Excise and Customs Department ($6$)______investigation. It was in June this year ($7$)______ Ramdayal found a tiny plastic box, meticulously ($8$)______ with polythene, buried six inches ($9$)______ under a Banyan tree, while digging the garden. He ($10$)______ the box and took it to his house behind the bungalow and was dazzled to find that it contained biscuits, bangles and coins all of gold.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.$1$.

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given. 

Packing is one of those chores that seems ______ ($1$) simple but it’s a skill that most of humanity ______ ($2$). Even seasoned travellers end up carrying a ______ ($3$) array of stuff they don’t use. Heavy bags ______ ($4$) be back-breaking and frustrating. Packing ______ ($5$) is a test of planning skills and is indicative of one’s ability to ______ ($6$) one’s life. The simplest way to pack smart is to ______ ($7$) a medium-sized bag so you’re not tempted to ______ ($8$)more stuff at the last minute. The smart packer doesn’t ______ ($9$)what –if –I –need it-category of stuff, the singular reason junk lands in ______ ($10$) suitcase.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.$4$.

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

Packing is one of those chores that seems ______ ($1$) simple but it’s a skill that most of humanity ______ ($2$). Even seasoned travellers end up carrying a ______ ($3$) array of stuff they don’t use. Heavy bags ______ (4) be back-breaking and frustrating. Packing ______ ($5$) is a test of planning skills and is indicative of one’s ability to ______ ($6$) one’s life. The simplest way to pack smart is to ______ ($7$) a medium-sized bag so you’re not tempted to ______ ($8$)more stuff at the last minute. The smart packer doesn’t ______ ($9$)what –if –I –need it-category of stuff, the singular reason junk lands in ______ ($10$) suitcase.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.$5$.

Comprehension: Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

Uncertainty looms over the revival of Naini Lake, a waterbody in the middle of Model Town in North Delhi, due to ______ $\left(1\right)$ in the opinions of residents and local bodies regarding its desilting and ______$\left(2\right)$. While the Corporation claimed that the lake ______ $\left(3\right)$ for years and several attempts by them to initiate a drive to desilt it were halted because of lack of funds or ______ $\left(4\right)$ from locals, residents alleged that it is ______ $\left(5\right)$ fresh water lake and is free from silt, and only a water treatment plant will be enough to resolve the problem.

Select the most appropriate options to fill in the blank No.$1$.

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

Uncertainty looms over the revival of Naini Lake, a waterbody in the middle of Model Town in North Delhi, due to ______ ($1$) in the opinions of residents and local bodies regarding its desilting and ______ ($2$). While the Corporation claimed that the lake ______ ($3$) for years and several attempts by them to initiate a drive to desilt it were halted because of lack of funds or ______ ($4$) from locals, residents alleged that it is ______ ($5$) fresh water lake and is free from silt, and only a water treatment plant will be enough to resolve the problem.

SubQuestion No : $87$

Q.$87$ Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.$4$

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

One major human
A. frailty is that most
B. people do not want
C. to think and act