Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Gestapo

  2. guise

  3. carapace

  4. turbulence

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Carapace means a hard protective shell or covering. Politicians hide behind their protective positions. Gestapo refers to Nazi secret police, guise means appearance, and turbulence means instability.

Multiple choice
  1. fiords

  2. broods

  3. gild

  4. conglomerations

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice
  1. solipsism

  2. chicanery

  3. tranquility

  4. deviousness

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The passage discusses bringing positive change to Bihar. The phrase 'bring (viii)___ in the region' requires a positive noun representing what should be introduced. Tranquility means peace and calmness, which is the desired outcome for a troubled region. Solipsism (extreme self-centeredness), chicanery (deception), and deviousness (dishonesty) are negative qualities that would not be desirable to bring.

Multiple choice
  1. stolid

  2. copious

  3. pervasive

  4. frugal

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence discusses the cause of terrorism in Bihar. 'The (ii)___ of the (iii)___ terrorism' needs an adjective describing terrorism that has spread across states. Pervasive means spreading widely throughout an area or group, which accurately describes terrorism affecting multiple states. Stolid means unemotional, copious means abundant (usually for physical quantities), and frugal means thrifty - none fit the context of describing terrorism's spread.

Multiple choice
  1. virgate

  2. glaze

  3. genesis

  4. crux

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence structure is 'The (ii)___ of the (iii)___ terrorism'. The missing word represents the central point or most important aspect of terrorism. Crux means the decisive or most important point of an issue. Virgate means shaped like a rod (rare term), glaze means a coating, and genesis means origin or beginning. While 'genesis' is plausible, 'crux' better fits the context of identifying the core problem.

Multiple choice
  1. shenanigan

  2. venial

  3. claustrophobic

  4. compound

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The passage discusses curbing negative political activities. The phrase 'curb any sort of _(x)__ activity' requires a noun for dishonest or deceptive behavior. Shenanigan means trickery or underhanded behavior, often used in political contexts. Venial means minor ( pardonable), claustrophobic relates to fear of confined spaces, and compound means to mix or combine. 'Shenanigan' fits the context of politicians curbing corrupt or deceptive practices.

Multiple choice
  1. pensive

  2. valorous

  3. prehensile

  4. sinister

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The passage advocates for a thoughtful approach to regional problems. 'A very (vii)__ approach needs to be adopted' requires an adjective for careful consideration. Pensive means deeply or seriously thoughtful, often about weighty matters. Valorous means brave, prehensile means capable of grasping, and sinister means threatening or evil. Given the serious context of political reform and regional development, a pensive (thoughtful) approach is most appropriate.

Multiple choice
  1. ear wigging

  2. emendation

  3. communion

  4. chicanery

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The passage discusses political parties trying to advance their interests. 'Different political _(v)__ are operating...through the _(iv)__' requires a term for political tactics or strategies. Chicanery means the use of trickery or deception to achieve goals, often in political contexts. Ear wigging means listening secretly, emendation means correction, and communion means sharing or spiritual connection. Chicanery fits the critical tone about politicians using manipulative tactics.

Multiple choice
  1. congenial

  2. earnest

  3. gay

  4. clinging

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Effectiveness of an action can be ascertained only after it has been scincerely/earnestly implemented. Option 2 is the correct answer.

Multiple choice
  1. stress

  2. tantalize

  3. impair

  4. irritate

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Impair meaning damage/ weaken is the correct option. The selfishness will damage the future of the people and the country. The future will not be stressed/ tantalised / irritated.

Multiple choice
  1. contortion

  2. cloistering

  3. catharsis

  4. counterfeiting

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Catharsis meaning cleansing or alleviation of problems is the correct answer. Complete cleansing of political system is required for excelling. Other options are out of context.

Multiple choice
  1. dubious

  2. reliable

  3. weak

  4. suspect

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dubious means questionable/uncertain. The sate of uncertainty is going to harm the future. Hence this option is correct.

Multiple choice
  1. belch

  2. saunter

  3. environ

  4. eccentric

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The gory facts make one shudder / belch ... i.e force a person to to emit contents violently.

Multiple choice
  1. cathartic

  2. treacherous

  3. clinical

  4. sodden

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 Treacherous meaning deceptive is the correct answer.

Multiple choice
  1. bulldozed

  2. condoned

  3. substantiated

  4. concurred

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Condoned means pardoned / forgiven. Bulldozed means forced. Substantiated means proved / verified. Concurred means to be in agreement or harmony. The writer is talking about the political system. He is talking about the agreement among all regarding the cleansing of the political system so as to excel. The word 'complete' signifies positive agreement. Hence correct option is 4.