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 Since this is the cse of simple past tense , he is singulare so it will take singular verb.

 "Whenever we talk about establishment we use "founded"

This is the case of present prefect continous tense, hence 2 is correct

The sentence requires past tense because 'yesterday' indicates a completed action. 'Did not meet' is the correct simple past tense form. Option A is incorrect because 'not meet' lacks a verb. Option C uses present perfect tense which doesn't match the past time marker.

The first blank requires past tense 'met' because it describes a completed action. The second blank uses past continuous 'was studying' to show an ongoing action when the first event occurred. Options A, C, and D fail to maintain proper tense sequence.

This sentence is based on genetics, which implies that discrete units or genes pass on characters from parents to offsprings and in second and later generations exhibit these characters in all possible combinations i.e. they assort themselves in all combinations. Hence, (1) is the answer.

The second blank would be replaced by the word that is opposite to avant-garde (Diverse provides the clue). ‘Avant–Garde’ refers to leaders in new or unconventional movements. Of all the options, ‘mainstream’ in (2) is opposite to avant-garde. Moreover, although in the sentence sets up the contrast. ‘Prolific’ (abundant) is contrary to 'few works', therefore option 2 gives a cogent meaning to the sentence. 

“Car” and “television” gives the clue for the first blank, thus “conveniences”, “contraptions” and “mechanics” fit our prediction. He hated them so much that he gave up his car and his television. “Gave up” is the correct usage for second blank, hence (1) is the answer.

The missing word must contrast with the motion of abuse of genetic engineering, while at the same time be consistent with the desirable goal of reducing the incidence of deformities. Only (2) accomplishes both. To use the technology “discriminately” would be to conscientiously apply it only towards certain ends (such as reducing deformities) and not towards others (such as creating a master race that dominates others). Hence, (2) is the answer.

After reading the sentence it is evident that meetings of boarder with her boy friend were unwanted, therefore matron put an end to these. So, we shall first find a word, which can easily fit into the second blank. ‘Stoic’ means humble, as meetings can’t be humble, therefore option (1) is ruled out. ‘Comatose’ means lethargic as if in coma, as we cannot relate this word to the meeting, therefore, option (2) is ruled out. ‘Baleful’ means destructive, ominous, deadly or harmful', now though meetings are described as undesirable but they cannot be termed as deadly meetings, hence option (3) is ruled out. As meetings can’t be overt (open, not hidden), therefore option (5) is also ruled out. ‘Clandestine’ meaning secret, private fits our prediction for the second blank. Moreover, ‘lynx–eyed’ means having very keen sight also makes a perfect match-describing characteristic of matron. Hence, (4) is the answer.

“Though” after because in second part of the sentence sets up the contrast in that part itself. This implies - though stars are always present, yet they are inapproachable because of their great distance from earth. “Inaccessible” in (4) is synonymous to “inapproachable”, hence it fits our prediction. Options (1), (3) and (5) means approaching, which is contrary to our prediction, hence ruled out. 'Elusive' means evasive, mysterious; which is irrelevant, hence ruled out. “Influence” - the pair word of “inaccessible” in option (4) gives a cogent meaning to the sentence when it replaces the blank. Hence, (4) is the answer.

The clause ‘Jesuits’ were involved in conerting unbelievers. It forms a cause–effect relationship and the effect is negative as we can make out from the latter part of the sentence. For the first blank, ‘embroiled’ and ‘entangled’, both meaning involved, fits our prediction, which leaves us with these 2 options - (1) and (3). ‘Foursquare’ means frank, honest, forthright whereas ‘skullduggery’ means dishonesty, which is cogent with political in the sentence. Hence, (3) is the answer.

And in the sentence indicates that the missing adjective is similar in meaning to opprobrious (abusive, insulting), which is very negative. Now, vituperative 'the only negative word' meaning abusive is in tandem with opprobrious. Hence, (2) is the answer.

‘Natural’ in (4) fits the first blank, as this is the essence of the sentence. The clause after “which” provides an explanation to what precedes it. Keeping this in mind, ‘individuality’ gives a cogent meaning to the second blank. Hence, (4) is the answer.

The clue for first blank comes from the phrase “it won’t read history”, which implies that Americans are satisfied to the full by reading history textbooks. (1), (3) and (5) fits our prediction for the first blank. “Disguised” seems to replace the second blank instead of “ordained” (commanded or established by law) and “debunked” (expose) as American public would read history textbooks only if they have a general title, i.e. disguised under different title. Hence, (3) is the answer.