Directions: Read the given comprehension carefully and answer the question that follows.

The public distribution system, which provides food at low prices, is a subject of vital concern. There is a growing realisation that though India has enough food to feed its masses two square meals a day, the monster of starvation and food insecurity continues to haunt the poor in our country.

Increasing the purchasing power of the poor through providing productive employment leading to rising income, and thus, a good standard of living is the ultimate objective of public policy. However, until then, there is a need to provide an assured supply of food through a restructured, more efficient, and decentralised public distribution system (PDS).

Although the PDS is extensive—it is one of the largest such systems in the world- it has yet to reach the rural poor and the far off places. It remains an urban phenomenon, with the majority of the rural poor still out of its reach due to lack of economic and physical access. The poorest in the cities and the migrants are left out, for they generally do not possess ration cards. The allocation of PDS supplies in big cities is larger than in rural areas. In view of such deficiencies in the system, the PDS urgently needs to be streamlined. Also, considering the large foodgrains production combined with food subsidy on one hand and the continuing slow starvation and dismal poverty of the rural population on the other, there is a strong case for making PDS target group-oriented. The growing salaried class is provided with job security, regular income, and social security. It enjoys almost a hundred per cent insulation against inflation. These gains of development have not percolated down to the vast majority of our working population. If one compares only the dearness allowance to the employees in the public and private sector and looks at its growth in the past few years, the rising food subsidy is insignificant to the point of inequity. The food subsidy is a kind of D.A. to the poor, the self-employed and those in the unorganised sector of the economy. However, what is most unfortunate is that out of the large budget of the so-called food subsidy, the major part of it is administrative cost and wastages. A small portion of the above budget goes to the real consumer and an even lesser portion to the poor who are in real need.
It is true that subsidies should not become a permanent feature, except for the destitute, disabled widows and the old. It is also true that subsidies often create a psychology of dependence and hence is habit-forming, killing the general initiative of the people. By making PDS target group-oriented, not only the poorest and neediest would be reached without additional cost, but it will actually cut overall costs incurred on large cities and for better off localities. When the food and food subsidy is limited, the rural and urban poor should have priority in the PDS supplies. The PDS should be closely linked with programmes of employment generation and nutrition improvement.

Which of the following words is the same in meaning as 'power' as used in the comprehension?

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 blank.

Moore worked without stopping until eleven o’clock. Then he made ($1$)_____ a cup of tea. He was enjoying himself sitting alone ($2$)_____ the fireside. The firelight danced on the walls and ($3$)_____ strange shadows around the room. His tea tasted ($4$)_____ and there was nobody to disturb him. Then, for ($5$)_____ first time he noticed how much noise the rats were making.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number $5$.

Directions: Read the passage given below and fill in the blanks with the suitable option.

Essaouira's origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco's Atlantic coast ____(1)_____ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. ____(2)_____ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post ______(3)_____ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan _____(4)_____ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu _____(5)_____ Africa’s interior.

Select an appropriate word for blank number 4.

Directions: Read the passage given below and fill in the blanks with the suitable option.

Moore worked without stopping until eleven o’clock. Then he made ($1$)_____ a cup of tea. He was enjoying himself sitting alone ($2$)_____ the fireside. The firelight danced on the walls and ($3$)_____ strange shadows around the room. His tea tasted ($4$)_____ and there was nobody to disturb him. Then, for ($5$)_____ first time he noticed how much noise the rats were making.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number $2$.

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 blank.

Smoking causes a mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the ($1$)_____ risk, and it can replenish cells that actually ($2$)_____ those of a person who has never smoked. The ($3$)_____ you smoke the more mutations you have. The ($4$)_____ damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can ($5$)_____ to cancers in the lungs.

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

Directions : In each of the questions given below each sentence is labelled with a letter. From the given choices, choose the most logical order of sentences that constructs a coherent paragraph.

A. The responsible citizen helped to foil the plan of a hijack.

B. The deep pockets of his leather jacket contained what had been feared!

C. A person called up the airport and gave a message.

D. All the passengers were carefully frisked and one of them was asked to step aside

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 blank.

Smoking causes a mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the ($1$)_____ risk, and it can replenish cells that actually ($2$)_____ those of a person who has never smoked. The ($3$)_____ you smoke the more mutations you have. The ($4$)_____ damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can ($5$)_____ to cancers in the lungs.

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

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 blank.

Essaouira's origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco's Atlantic coast ($1$)_____ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. ($2$)_____ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post ($3$)_____ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan ($4$)_____ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu ($5$)_____ Africa’s interior.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number $1$.

Comprehension:

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 blank.

Almost everyone in the present world is familiar with the term ‘Global Warming’. It (1)             to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere (2)                     the planet Earth. It is true that there are (3)         activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature (4)___________.The first impact of global warming is melting of (5)                                     in a rapid way. This is extremely harmful to the earth as well as to its inhabitants.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.

Directions : In each of the questions given below each sentence is labelled with a letter. From the given choices, choose the most logical order of sentences that constructs a coherent paragraph.

A. In the following years, more layers of snow add up to the existing mass.

B. Consequently, the weight of the snow compresses and turns into solid ice.

C. Most glaciers are found near the poles.

D. They begin to form when snow remains in the same area all year round.

Directions: Read the passage given below and fill in the blanks with the suitable option.

Essaouira's origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco's Atlantic coast ____(1)_____ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. ____(2)_____ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post ______(3)_____ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan _____(4)_____ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu _____(5)_____ Africa’s interior.

Select an appropriate word for blank number 3.

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 blank.

Smoking causes a mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the ($1$)_____ risk, and it can replenish cells that actually ($2$)_____ those of a person who has never smoked. The ($3$)_____ you smoke the more mutations you have. The ($4$)_____ damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can ($5$)_____ to cancers in the lungs.

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

Directions : In each of the questions given below each sentence is labelled with a letter. From the given choices, choose the most logical order of sentences that constructs a coherent paragraph.
A. Despite the awareness, some citizens fail to pay their taxes honestly.

B. One of the factors that impacts our country's economy is income tax.

C. Awareness regarding this aspect of our economy is often made through the education system and media.

D. Most of these defaulters not only get into trouble but they also create additional work for the Income-Tax Department.

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 blank.

Smoking causes a mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the ($1$)_____ risk, and it can replenish cells that actually ($2$)_____ those of a person who has never smoked. The ($3$)_____ you smoke the more mutations you have. The ($4$)_____ damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can ($5$)_____ to cancers in the lungs.

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

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 blank.

Moore worked without stopping until eleven o’clock. Then he made ($1$)_____ a cup of tea. He was enjoying himself sitting alone ($2$)_____ the fireside. The firelight danced on the walls and ($3$)_____ strange shadows around the room. His tea tasted ($4$)_____ and there was nobody to disturb him. Then, for ($5$)_____ first time he noticed how much noise the rats were making.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number $3$.

Comprehension:

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

Almost everyone in the present world is familiar with the term 'Global warming'. It (1)_____________to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere (2)_____________ the planet. It is true that there are (3)____________ activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature (4)___________. The first impact of global warming is the melting of (5)___________ in a rapid way. This is extremely harmful to the earth as well as to its inhabitants.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. (1).

Comprehension:

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

Almost everyone in the world is familiar with the term 'Global Warming'. It (1)____________ to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere (2)_________ the planet earth. It is true that there are (3)______________ activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature (4)__________.The first impact of global warming is melting of (5)_________ in a rapid way. This is extremely harmful to the earth as well as to its inhabitants.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.

Comprehension:

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 blank.

Almost everyone in the present world is familiar with the term ‘Global Warming’. It (1)             to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere (2)                     the planet Earth. It is true that there are (3)         activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature (4)____________. The first impact of global warming is the melting of (5)                                     in a rapid way. This is extremely harmful to the earth as well as to its inhabitants.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.

Directions: Read the passage given below and fill in the blanks with the suitable option.

Essaouira's origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco's Atlantic coast ____(1)_____ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. ____(2)_____ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post ______(3)_____ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan _____(4)_____ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu _____(5)_____ Africa’s interior.

Select an appropriate word for blank number 2.

Directions : In each of the questions given below each sentence is labelled with a letter. From the given choices, choose the most logical order of sentences that constructs a coherent paragraph.

A. One of them copied and pasted large portions of the required text from a website.

B. Before assigning the project to his students, the guide gave a presentation on plagiarism.

C. The expulsion order that followed was not alarming.

D. A few students did not pay much heed to the consequences of the illegal act.

Directions : In each of the questions given below each sentence is labelled with a letter. From the given choices, choose the most logical order of sentences that constructs a coherent paragraph.

A. Goals are set and relevant data is collected and analysed.

B. Strategies are made on the basis of the data and resources made available. 

C. There are various stages in framing a management strategy and its implementation.

D. The strategies are implemented and monitored to ensure that the goals are achieved.