Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

Milk and water

In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.

If I complete this last straw, I will complete this level.

In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

The crisis will soon blow __________.

Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

The scandal involving a high official was hushed up by the authorities.

Given sentences are not in their exact position. Rearrange them to make a coherent paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
(A) FPIs can now also engage in the off-market sale of their shares with fewer restrictions.
(B) Foreign investors who have been fleeing the country since the Union budget presented early last month have something to cheer about finally.
(C) These measures to cut red tape will help lower the regulatory burden on investors, globalize India’s financial markets, and aid the growth of the broader economy by increasing access to growth capital.
(D) On Wednesday, SEBI, based on the recommendations of the H.R. Khan committee, eased several regulatory restrictions for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).
(E) Further, SEBI has allowed entities registered at an international financial services centre to be automatically classified as FPIs.(F) Among a slew of measures, the financial markets regulator has simplified the registration process for FPIs by doing away with the broad-based eligibility criteria and certain documentary requirements. 

Which of the following should be the last sentence after rearrangement?

Directions : Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No correction is required', mark (E) as the answer.

It is the crippling losses suffered by US banks have led to the current economic slump.

Directions : In the questions given below a sentence is given with two blanks in each. Corresponding to each question two columns are given with three words in each column. Which combination of words from the two columns will perfectly fit into the blanks to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful.

Mutual political suspicion and a lack of ______ of the complexities of the international situation have brought about a confrontation. The Chief Minister may have even made _______and tactical misjudgments.
Column I                                                                              Column II

A. Appreciation                                                                   D. Acceptable

B. Acknowledgement                                                         E. Diplomatic

C. Plethora                                                                           F. Strategic

Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as your answer.

Decimated