English Test (Sectional - 2)

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognise grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Neither did she attend the class (B) nor he attended (C) and subsequently (D) both were fined. (E) No error.

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognise grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

My pen is (A) as good, if not (B) better, than yours; (C) that's why it (D) writes so beautifully. (E) No error

Directions: The following sentence tests your ability to recognise grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select any one from the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select option (E). In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) She is noble or (B) even nobler (C) as he; that's why she so (D) richly deserves respect. (E) No error.

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The wrestling (1) event is open to participation (2) only by amature (3) local lads. (4) All correct (5)

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The poor elephant got electroquted (1) by the naked wires sprawled (2) across the barbed (3) fencing. (4)All correct (5)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits both the blanks in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I Money launderers are known to _____________ transfer the money to tax havens to evade taxes.
II You need an electrician to fix the __________.

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits both the blanks in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I The defence ____________ argued convincingly and the accused was acquitted.
II Take my _____________ and work hard.

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The warring (1) parties arrived at an amiable (2) settlement on the long standing (3) issue of proprietorship. (4) All correct (5)

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The government (1) has lately (2) allowed duel (3) citizenship (4) to persons of Indian origin. All correct (5)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits both the blanks in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I The _____________served at the eatery is oily and spicy and not so hygienic.
II You don't need to cram up the ___________.

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits both the blanks in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I You don't need to __________here any longer; you will be informed of the results telephonically.
II The coach advised the players to ____________ together to foil the rival attack.

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits both the blanks in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I In scoring the goal from the reverse flick, the forward showed his __________.
II Which ____________ do you belong to?

Directions: Which of the phrases, 1, 2, 3, and 4 given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence, to make this sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark 5 as the answer.

Myanmar appears ready to embrace democratic reform and shed its diplomatic and economic isolation.

Directions: Which of the phrases, 1, 2, 3, and 4 given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence, to make this sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark 5 as the answer.

The horizon of Indian Economy is presently very (1) bleak, and so has it been (2) for the first (3) fifty years after (4) independence.

Directions: Which of the phrases, 1, 2, 3, and 4 given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence, to make this sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark 5 as the answer.

Mobile phone can as well be a most annoying, unnecessary and time wasting device that ever invented.

Directions: Which of the phrases, 1, 2, 3, and 4 given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence, to make this sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark 5 as the answer.

The people of ancient Egypt high valued family life and regarded children as a treasure.

Directions: Which of the phrases, 1, 2, 3, and 4 given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence, to make this sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark 5 as the answer.

Progressive mental deterioration in old age, now known as Alzheimer's disease from its inventor, has been recognized and described throughout history.

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The biennial (1) event earlier (2) held in June this year is now scheduled (3) for the yearend. (4) All correct (5)

Directions: The following passage has some blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (1).

If the advantages of international trade and division of labour are as strong and _____(1) as economists assert, the student of international trade may well be puzzled by the _____(2) to which governments impose ____(3) on their _____(4) trade. The actions of governments, however, are not entirely by economic ______(5). When a country aims at economic self-sufficiency, the reasons are generally ______(6). For example, a country may wish to ______(7) its farming industry in order to be able to feed itself in time of war, or it may try to build an iron and ore industry as part of an industrial programme. If a conference is called to consider a reduction of ________(8), a country that had imposed no restrictions on imports would find itself at a _______(9), since it would have no _______(10) to offer.

Directions: The following passage has some blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (3).

If the advantages of international trade and division of labour are as strong and _____(1) as economists assert, the students of international trade may well be puzzled by the _____(2) to which governments impose ____(3) on their _____(4) trade. The actions of governments, however, are not entirely by economic ______(5). When a country aims at economic self-sufficiency, the reasons are generally ______(6). For example, a country may wish to ______(7) its farming industry in order to be able to feed itself in time of war, or it may try to build an iron and ore industry as part of an industrial programme. If a conference is called to consider a reduction of ________(8), a country that had imposed no restrictions on imports would find itself at a _______(9), since it would have no _______(10) to offer.

Directions: The following passage has some blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (2).

If the advantages of international trade and division of labour are as strong and _____(1) as economists assert, the students of international trade may well be puzzled by the _____(2) to which governments impose ____(3) on their _____(4) trade. The actions of governments, however, are not entirely by economic ______(5). When a country aims at economic self-sufficiency, the reasons are generally ______(6). For example, a country may wish to ______(7) its farming industry in order to be able to feed itself in time of war, or it may try to build an iron and ore industry as part of an industrial programme. If a conference is called to consider a reduction of ________(8), a country that had imposed no restrictions on imports would find itself at a _______(9), since it would have no _______(10) to offer.

Directions: The following passage has some blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (4).

If the advantages of international trade and division of labour are as strong and _____(1) as economists assert, the students of international trade may well be puzzled by the _____(2) to which governments impose ____(3) on their _____(4) trade. The actions of governments, however, are not entirely by economic ______(5). When a country aims at economic self-sufficiency, the reasons are generally ______(6). For example, a country may wish to ______(7) its farming industry in order to be able to feed itself in time of war, or it may try to build an iron and ore industry as part of an industrial programme. If a conference is called to consider a reduction of ________(8), a country that had imposed no restrictions on imports would find itself at a _______(9), since it would have no _______(10) to offer.

Directions: The following passage has some blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (7).

If the advantages of international trade and division of labour are as strong and _____(1) as economists assert, the students of international trade may well be puzzled by the _____(2) to which governments impose ____(3) on their _____(4) trade. The actions of governments, however, are not entirely by economic ______(5). When a country aims at economic self-sufficiency, the reasons are generally ______(6). For example, a country may wish to ______(7) its farming industry in order to be able to feed itself in time of war, or it may try to build an iron and ore industry as part of an industrial programme. If a conference is called to consider a reduction of ________(8), a country that had imposed no restrictions on imports would find itself at a _______(9), since it would have no _______(10) to offer.

Directions: The following passage has some blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (6).

If the advantages of international trade and division of labour are as strong and _____(1) as economists assert, the students of international trade may well be puzzled by the _____(2) to which governments impose ____(3) on their _____(4) trade. The actions of governments, however, are not entirely by economic ______(5). When a country aims at economic self-sufficiency, the reasons are generally ______(6). For example, a country may wish to ______(7) its farming industry in order to be able to feed itself in time of war, or it may try to build an iron and ore industry as part of an industrial programme. If a conference is called to consider a reduction of ________(8), a country that had imposed no restrictions on imports would find itself at a _______(9), since it would have no _______(10) to offer.

Directions: The following passage has some blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (5).

If the advantages of international trade and division of labour are as strong and _____(1) as economists assert, the students of international trade may well be puzzled by the _____(2) to which governments impose ____(3) on their _____(4) trade. The actions of governments, however, are not entirely by economic ______(5). When a country aims at economic self-sufficiency, the reasons are generally ______(6). For example, a country may wish to ______(7) its farming industry in order to be able to feed itself in time of war, or it may try to build an iron and ore industry as part of an industrial programme. If a conference is called to consider a reduction of ________(8), a country that had imposed no restrictions on imports would find itself at a _______(9), since it would have no _______(10) to offer.

Directions: The following passage has some blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (9).

If the advantages of international trade and division of labour are as strong and _____(1) as economists assert, the students of international trade may well be puzzled by the _____(2) to which governments impose ____(3) on their _____(4) trade. The actions of governments, however, are not entirely by economic ______(5). When a country aims at economic self-sufficiency, the reasons are generally ______(6). For example, a country may wish to ______(7) its farming industry in order to be able to feed itself in time of war, or it may try to build an iron and ore industry as part of an industrial programme. If a conference is called to consider a reduction of ________(8), a country that had imposed no restrictions on imports would find itself at a _______(9), since it would have no _______(10) to offer.

Directions: The following passage has some blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (8).

If the advantages of international trade and division of labour are as strong and _____(1) as economists assert, the students of international trade may well be puzzled by the _____(2) to which governments impose ____(3) on their _____(4) trade. The actions of governments, however, are not entirely by economic ______(5). When a country aims at economic self-sufficiency, the reasons are generally ______(6). For example, a country may wish to ______(7) its farming industry in order to be able to feed itself in time of war, or it may try to build an iron and ore industry as part of an industrial programme. If a conference is called to consider a reduction of ________(8), a country that had imposed no restrictions on imports would find itself at a _______(9), since it would have no _______(10) to offer.

Directions: The following passage has some blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (10).

If the advantages of international trade and division of labour are as strong and _____(1) as economists assert, the students of international trade may well be puzzled by the _____(2) to which governments impose ____(3) on their _____(4) trade. The actions of governments, however, are not entirely by economic ______(5). When a country aims at economic self-sufficiency, the reasons are generally ______(6). For example, a country may wish to ______(7) its farming industry in order to be able to feed itself in time of war, or it may try to build an iron and ore industry as part of an industrial programme. If a conference is called to consider a reduction of ________(8), a country that had imposed no restrictions on imports would find itself at a _______(9), since it would have no _______(10) to offer.

One valid cause of increased price of manufacturing of machine tools include

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

The small and medium scale industries look for help from India's machine tool industry to

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

Which of the following statements is TRUE in the context of the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

The machine tool industry in India must not be allowed to

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

The Government of India

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

The machine tool industry in India

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

Which of the following statements is/are definitely TRUE in context of the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

The passage is about

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

Which of the following is not a part of multiple taxation on machine tools in India?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word ‘enviable’, as used in the passage.

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word ‘pushes’ as used in the passage.

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

The machine tool industry in India has to pay higher price for components partly due to

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the word ‘fragile’, as used in the passage.

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word ‘pretty’, as used in the passage.

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.

Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the word ‘absorption’, as used in the passage.

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

Today, the import duty on a complete machine is 30% for all practical purposes, whereas the import duty on raw materials and components ranges from 35.85%. The story does not end here. After paying such high import duties on components, once a machine is made, it suffers excise duty from 5% – 10% (including on the customs duty already paid). At the time of sale, the machine tools suffer further taxation, i.e. Central Sales Tax or State Sales Tax which range from 4% – 16%. This much for the tax angle. Another factor, which pushes the cost of manufacture of machine tools, is the very high rate of interest payable to banks ranging up to 22%, as against 4% – 7% prevailing in advanced countries.
The production of machine tools in India being not of the same scale as it is in other countries, the price which India's machine tool builders have to pay for components is more or less based on the pattern of high pricing applicable to the prices of spares.
The machines tool industry in India has an enviable record of very quick technology absorption, assimilation and development. There are a number of success stories about how machine tool builders were of help at the most critical times. It will be a pity, in fact a tragedy, if we allow this industry to die and disappear from the scene.
It is to be noted that India is at least 6500 km away from any dependable source of supply of machine tools. The Government of India has always given a great deal of importance to the development of small scale and medium scale industries. This industry has also performed pretty well. Today, they are in need of help from India's machine tool industry to enable them to produce quality components at reduced costs. Is it anybody's case that the needs of the fragile sector (which needs tender care) will be met from 6500 km away?
Then, what is it that the industry requests from the government? It wants a level playing field. In fact, all of us must have a deep introspection and recognise the fact that the machine tool industry has a very special place in the country from the point of strategic and vital interest of the nation. Most importantly, it requests for the Government's consideration and understanding. It is therefore, high time that the government gives due attention to this industry which has good potential.