Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
 Memory loss, with aging, is (1)_______ a natural and normal (2)_______. The symptoms range from forgetting simple daily life activities and (3)_______ familiar tasks such as driving or baking. However, there can be several other factors (4)_______ for it and these vary from person to person. Memory loss can be (5)______ or total depending upon the condition.

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

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The Ministry of Defence has (1) ______ the formal Government Sanction Letter (2) ______ grant of permanent commission (PC) to women officers in the Army. “In anticipation, the Army Headquarters had (3) ______ in motion a series of preparatory actions for conduct of the Permanent Commission Selection Board for affected women officers. The Selection Board will be scheduled as (4) ______ as all affected Short Service Commissioned (SSC) women officers exercise their option and complete (5) ______ documentation,” the Army said in a statement.

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

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Calm

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The Union Budget, 2018-19, has proposed to treat school education holistically without (1)__________ from pre-nursery to Class 1b: Samagra Shiksha - an overarching programme for the school education sector extending from pre-school to class 12 has been, therefore, (2) ______ with the broader goal of improving school effectiveness measured in terms of equal opportunities (3) _______ schooling and equitable learning outcomes. The Goal SDG-4.1 states that, “By 2030, ensure that all boys and girls complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education (4) _______ to relevant and effective learning outcomes”. Further the SDG 4.5 states that, “By 2030, eliminate gender (5)___________ in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations”.

Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 2.

Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank.
 The French perfume has a wonderful________.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Conservation of water is not the (1)______ of only the government. Common citizens can also make a significant (2)______ in this field. To begin with, we must be conscious that water is life, that it is a precious natural resource and needs to be used (3)_____. Being conscious will help us to avoid (4)______. There are a few simple things that all of us can do. We must not use (5)______ water to clean our car or house.

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

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The Romans had developed a (1)____ for chariot racing. The (2)_____ of the game are so excited that sometimes it may (3)____ into chaos, confusion and riots. The (4)_____ in which racing took place was called a circus. The (5)____ one was the Circus Maximus in Rome, that could hold up to 3,85,000 spectators, which shows the popularity of the sport

Select the most appropriate option to fill in 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.

The Panchatantra is a legendary collection of short stories from India. (1)______ composed in the 2nd century BC, Panchatantra is (2)______ to be written by Vishnu Sharma (3)______ with many other scholars. The purpose behind the composition (4)______ to implant moral values and governing (5)______ in the young sons of the king

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