In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and mark your answer.
C.V. Raman was an --------- Scientist. 

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.

Civilization, like (A), fall, not so much because of (B) of the enemy outside, as through the weakness and (C) within, Rome fell not because of the (D), they merely knocked (E) something that was already dead. The heart of Rome had ceased beating when the arms and legs were cut rotated. We see something of this spectacle, in India and China and in the case of the Arabs. The downfall of Arabian civilization was sudden even as their rise had been. In India and China the process is long drawn out and it is not easy to spot it.

(B)

Direction: In the question a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expressed the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

We arranged many meetings and collected many signatures.

Direction: Use the verbs given in brackets either in Active or Passive according to sense of the given sentence.
Yesterday the meaning of the poem……..to the students but they……it.(explain, understand)

In these questions read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

The battle of life (A)/ is so monotonous today that people have to (B)/ go the picture to see real romance.(C)/ No error (D).

Her fur coat was coated with ice. 

In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

To incriminate

In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Liberty