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IBPS Clerk Main English Jumbo Quiz: 06.01.2019

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Question 1

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

There can be no two opinions about a self-governing code of behavior for every member of civil society. Such self-discipline is what makes us worthy of being human beings. The current line of thinking in the US has been that even economists should have a code of ethics. Unlike other professionals, so far, they have had no code of ethics in practice. Such a code is felt necessary because economists acting as consultants and advisers were found to be instrumental in projecting the economic bubbles (first, of the dotcom companies, and then the betting of collateralized debt obligations) as very good, thus keeping the common man as well as financial institutions in the dark about the dire consequences that did follow in 2008. The need for the code is also brought to the fore by a documentary film Inside Job that won several awards, including the Academy Award. This film shows how the financial crisis took place and, most importantly, how law and economic consulting firms collected large sums as their fees and bonuses. These were the very economists who had advocated for deregulation of the economy and were instrumental in formulating government policies to this effect. A common man can well imagine and understand a lawyer arguing for the innocence of the actual murderer, but it is beyond his comprehension that a supposed academic would wrongly advise on policy matters out of sheer self (and hidden) interests. Renowned economists not disclosing their ties with businesses in their writings in the media (newspapers as well as television) has been pointed out in a very systematic study done by Gerald Epstein and Jessica Carrick-Hagenbarth of the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They explored the CVs of 19 well-known economists and established a link between their writings in the media and their affiliations to financial firms as advisers, trustees, members or chairmen of board of directors, etc. In spite of these affiliations, only the academic positions of these economists were stated below their articles in renowned newspapers and in their introductions in television programmes. The study examined a variety of proposals stated by these economists including those put forth by the Obama administration and the US Department of Treasury. Seventeen of these economists were found to have signed on the set of proposals for financial regulation. The study found that only one of the 19 economists was doing a solely academic job. The rest seemed to have a ‘vested’ interest in opposing financial regulation, suggest these researchers. What is applicable to economists is also applicable to management consultants and scientists of all disciplines. It is, however, noteworthy that the Association of Management Consulting Firms has declared, “We will immediately acknowledge any influences on our objectivity to our clients and will offer to withdraw from a consulting engagement when our objectivity or integrity may be impaired.” The American Sociological Association, too, has developed a code of ethics for its members. It makes it obligatory for sociologists “to disclose relevant personal or professional relationships that may have the appearance or potential for a conflict of interest to an employer or client, to the sponsors of their professional work, or in public speeches and writings.” The authors suggest that as a first step towards adherence to the ethical code, consultants and economic advisers should disclose their non-academic affiliations in their publications and television appearances (as discussants).

Human greed has no geographical barriers. Indian academia and consultants, too, would do well in developing a moral code to ensure prevention of conflict of interest. All types of codes of ethics and oaths can never ensure a perfect sense and practice of morality. Had this been the case, the Hippocratic Oath (developed in the late 5th century BC) would have prevented members of the medical fraternity from indulging in any unethical practice. Yet, the practice of taking this oath has continued in the faith that it will keep the doctors’ conscience alive and active. No law has ever eliminated the criminal tendencies among human beings. There can never be a substitute to self-governance. It is just that a formal code of ethics, hopefully, would create awareness about what not to do in the interests of the public and the nation at large.

Source: https://www.oecd.org
Which of the following is correct in the context of the passage?
(A) A self-governing code of behavior is a must, but only for army personnel, bureaucrats and govt employees.
(B) Patriotism, obedience, good conduct, high moral values are some of the things that make us worthy of being human beings.
(C) Professionals other than economists have certain code of ethics in the US.

Question 2

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

There can be no two opinions about a self-governing code of behavior for every member of civil society. Such self-discipline is what makes us worthy of being human beings. The current line of thinking in the US has been that even economists should have a code of ethics. Unlike other professionals, so far, they have had no code of ethics in practice. Such a code is felt necessary because economists acting as consultants and advisers were found to be instrumental in projecting the economic bubbles (first, of the dotcom companies, and then the betting of collateralized debt obligations) as very good, thus keeping the common man as well as financial institutions in the dark about the dire consequences that did follow in 2008. The need for the code is also brought to the fore by a documentary film Inside Job that won several awards, including the Academy Award. This film shows how the financial crisis took place and, most importantly, how law and economic consulting firms collected large sums as their fees and bonuses. These were the very economists who had advocated for deregulation of the economy and were instrumental in formulating government policies to this effect. A common man can well imagine and understand a lawyer arguing for the innocence of the actual murderer, but it is beyond his comprehension that a supposed academic would wrongly advise on policy matters out of sheer self (and hidden) interests. Renowned economists not disclosing their ties with businesses in their writings in the media (newspapers as well as television) has been pointed out in a very systematic study done by Gerald Epstein and Jessica Carrick-Hagenbarth of the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They explored the CVs of 19 well-known economists and established a link between their writings in the media and their affiliations to financial firms as advisers, trustees, members or chairmen of board of directors, etc. In spite of these affiliations, only the academic positions of these economists were stated below their articles in renowned newspapers and in their introductions in television programmes. The study examined a variety of proposals stated by these economists including those put forth by the Obama administration and the US Department of Treasury. Seventeen of these economists were found to have signed on the set of proposals for financial regulation. The study found that only one of the 19 economists was doing a solely academic job. The rest seemed to have a ‘vested’ interest in opposing financial regulation, suggest these researchers. What is applicable to economists is also applicable to management consultants and scientists of all disciplines. It is, however, noteworthy that the Association of Management Consulting Firms has declared, “We will immediately acknowledge any influences on our objectivity to our clients and will offer to withdraw from a consulting engagement when our objectivity or integrity may be impaired.” The American Sociological Association, too, has developed a code of ethics for its members. It makes it obligatory for sociologists “to disclose relevant personal or professional relationships that may have the appearance or potential for a conflict of interest to an employer or client, to the sponsors of their professional work, or in public speeches and writings.” The authors suggest that as a first step towards adherence to the ethical code, consultants and economic advisers should disclose their non-academic affiliations in their publications and television appearances (as discussants).

Human greed has no geographical barriers. Indian academia and consultants, too, would do well in developing a moral code to ensure prevention of conflict of interest. All types of codes of ethics and oaths can never ensure a perfect sense and practice of morality. Had this been the case, the Hippocratic Oath (developed in the late 5th century BC) would have prevented members of the medical fraternity from indulging in any unethical practice. Yet, the practice of taking this oath has continued in the faith that it will keep the doctors’ conscience alive and active. No law has ever eliminated the criminal tendencies among human beings. There can never be a substitute to self-governance. It is just that a formal code of ethics, hopefully, would create awareness about what not to do in the interests of the public and the nation at large.

Source: https://www.oecd.org
The film Inside Job deals with which of the following?
(A) It deals with the intricacies of human relationships.
(B) It depicts the misdeeds of economic consulting firms.
(C) It shows the extent to which economists damage their country for their vested interests.

Question 3

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

There can be no two opinions about a self-governing code of behavior for every member of civil society. Such self-discipline is what makes us worthy of being human beings. The current line of thinking in the US has been that even economists should have a code of ethics. Unlike other professionals, so far, they have had no code of ethics in practice. Such a code is felt necessary because economists acting as consultants and advisers were found to be instrumental in projecting the economic bubbles (first, of the dotcom companies, and then the betting of collateralized debt obligations) as very good, thus keeping the common man as well as financial institutions in the dark about the dire consequences that did follow in 2008. The need for the code is also brought to the fore by a documentary film Inside Job that won several awards, including the Academy Award. This film shows how the financial crisis took place and, most importantly, how law and economic consulting firms collected large sums as their fees and bonuses. These were the very economists who had advocated for deregulation of the economy and were instrumental in formulating government policies to this effect. A common man can well imagine and understand a lawyer arguing for the innocence of the actual murderer, but it is beyond his comprehension that a supposed academic would wrongly advise on policy matters out of sheer self (and hidden) interests. Renowned economists not disclosing their ties with businesses in their writings in the media (newspapers as well as television) has been pointed out in a very systematic study done by Gerald Epstein and Jessica Carrick-Hagenbarth of the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They explored the CVs of 19 well-known economists and established a link between their writings in the media and their affiliations to financial firms as advisers, trustees, members or chairmen of board of directors, etc. In spite of these affiliations, only the academic positions of these economists were stated below their articles in renowned newspapers and in their introductions in television programmes. The study examined a variety of proposals stated by these economists including those put forth by the Obama administration and the US Department of Treasury. Seventeen of these economists were found to have signed on the set of proposals for financial regulation. The study found that only one of the 19 economists was doing a solely academic job. The rest seemed to have a ‘vested’ interest in opposing financial regulation, suggest these researchers. What is applicable to economists is also applicable to management consultants and scientists of all disciplines. It is, however, noteworthy that the Association of Management Consulting Firms has declared, “We will immediately acknowledge any influences on our objectivity to our clients and will offer to withdraw from a consulting engagement when our objectivity or integrity may be impaired.” The American Sociological Association, too, has developed a code of ethics for its members. It makes it obligatory for sociologists “to disclose relevant personal or professional relationships that may have the appearance or potential for a conflict of interest to an employer or client, to the sponsors of their professional work, or in public speeches and writings.” The authors suggest that as a first step towards adherence to the ethical code, consultants and economic advisers should disclose their non-academic affiliations in their publications and television appearances (as discussants).

Human greed has no geographical barriers. Indian academia and consultants, too, would do well in developing a moral code to ensure prevention of conflict of interest. All types of codes of ethics and oaths can never ensure a perfect sense and practice of morality. Had this been the case, the Hippocratic Oath (developed in the late 5th century BC) would have prevented members of the medical fraternity from indulging in any unethical practice. Yet, the practice of taking this oath has continued in the faith that it will keep the doctors’ conscience alive and active. No law has ever eliminated the criminal tendencies among human beings. There can never be a substitute to self-governance. It is just that a formal code of ethics, hopefully, would create awareness about what not to do in the interests of the public and the nation at large.

Source: https://www.oecd.org
Which of the following is not correct in accordance with the studies done by Gerald Epstein?
(A) There was connivance between the economists and the financial institutions.
(B) Renowned economists always tried to reflect the picture of the economy through their writings in the media.
(C) The study found that around 95% economists had vested interests in opposing financial regulations.

Question 4

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

There can be no two opinions about a self-governing code of behavior for every member of civil society. Such self-discipline is what makes us worthy of being human beings. The current line of thinking in the US has been that even economists should have a code of ethics. Unlike other professionals, so far, they have had no code of ethics in practice. Such a code is felt necessary because economists acting as consultants and advisers were found to be instrumental in projecting the economic bubbles (first, of the dotcom companies, and then the betting of collateralized debt obligations) as very good, thus keeping the common man as well as financial institutions in the dark about the dire consequences that did follow in 2008. The need for the code is also brought to the fore by a documentary film Inside Job that won several awards, including the Academy Award. This film shows how the financial crisis took place and, most importantly, how law and economic consulting firms collected large sums as their fees and bonuses. These were the very economists who had advocated for deregulation of the economy and were instrumental in formulating government policies to this effect. A common man can well imagine and understand a lawyer arguing for the innocence of the actual murderer, but it is beyond his comprehension that a supposed academic would wrongly advise on policy matters out of sheer self (and hidden) interests. Renowned economists not disclosing their ties with businesses in their writings in the media (newspapers as well as television) has been pointed out in a very systematic study done by Gerald Epstein and Jessica Carrick-Hagenbarth of the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They explored the CVs of 19 well-known economists and established a link between their writings in the media and their affiliations to financial firms as advisers, trustees, members or chairmen of board of directors, etc. In spite of these affiliations, only the academic positions of these economists were stated below their articles in renowned newspapers and in their introductions in television programmes. The study examined a variety of proposals stated by these economists including those put forth by the Obama administration and the US Department of Treasury. Seventeen of these economists were found to have signed on the set of proposals for financial regulation. The study found that only one of the 19 economists was doing a solely academic job. The rest seemed to have a ‘vested’ interest in opposing financial regulation, suggest these researchers. What is applicable to economists is also applicable to management consultants and scientists of all disciplines. It is, however, noteworthy that the Association of Management Consulting Firms has declared, “We will immediately acknowledge any influences on our objectivity to our clients and will offer to withdraw from a consulting engagement when our objectivity or integrity may be impaired.” The American Sociological Association, too, has developed a code of ethics for its members. It makes it obligatory for sociologists “to disclose relevant personal or professional relationships that may have the appearance or potential for a conflict of interest to an employer or client, to the sponsors of their professional work, or in public speeches and writings.” The authors suggest that as a first step towards adherence to the ethical code, consultants and economic advisers should disclose their non-academic affiliations in their publications and television appearances (as discussants).

Human greed has no geographical barriers. Indian academia and consultants, too, would do well in developing a moral code to ensure prevention of conflict of interest. All types of codes of ethics and oaths can never ensure a perfect sense and practice of morality. Had this been the case, the Hippocratic Oath (developed in the late 5th century BC) would have prevented members of the medical fraternity from indulging in any unethical practice. Yet, the practice of taking this oath has continued in the faith that it will keep the doctors’ conscience alive and active. No law has ever eliminated the criminal tendencies among human beings. There can never be a substitute to self-governance. It is just that a formal code of ethics, hopefully, would create awareness about what not to do in the interests of the public and the nation at large.

Source: https://www.oecd.org
Which of the following statements is definitely true in the context of the passage?

Question 5

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

There can be no two opinions about a self-governing code of behavior for every member of civil society. Such self-discipline is what makes us worthy of being human beings. The current line of thinking in the US has been that even economists should have a code of ethics. Unlike other professionals, so far, they have had no code of ethics in practice. Such a code is felt necessary because economists acting as consultants and advisers were found to be instrumental in projecting the economic bubbles (first, of the dotcom companies, and then the betting of collateralized debt obligations) as very good, thus keeping the common man as well as financial institutions in the dark about the dire consequences that did follow in 2008. The need for the code is also brought to the fore by a documentary film Inside Job that won several awards, including the Academy Award. This film shows how the financial crisis took place and, most importantly, how law and economic consulting firms collected large sums as their fees and bonuses. These were the very economists who had advocated for deregulation of the economy and were instrumental in formulating government policies to this effect. A common man can well imagine and understand a lawyer arguing for the innocence of the actual murderer, but it is beyond his comprehension that a supposed academic would wrongly advise on policy matters out of sheer self (and hidden) interests. Renowned economists not disclosing their ties with businesses in their writings in the media (newspapers as well as television) has been pointed out in a very systematic study done by Gerald Epstein and Jessica Carrick-Hagenbarth of the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They explored the CVs of 19 well-known economists and established a link between their writings in the media and their affiliations to financial firms as advisers, trustees, members or chairmen of board of directors, etc. In spite of these affiliations, only the academic positions of these economists were stated below their articles in renowned newspapers and in their introductions in television programmes. The study examined a variety of proposals stated by these economists including those put forth by the Obama administration and the US Department of Treasury. Seventeen of these economists were found to have signed on the set of proposals for financial regulation. The study found that only one of the 19 economists was doing a solely academic job. The rest seemed to have a ‘vested’ interest in opposing financial regulation, suggest these researchers. What is applicable to economists is also applicable to management consultants and scientists of all disciplines. It is, however, noteworthy that the Association of Management Consulting Firms has declared, “We will immediately acknowledge any influences on our objectivity to our clients and will offer to withdraw from a consulting engagement when our objectivity or integrity may be impaired.” The American Sociological Association, too, has developed a code of ethics for its members. It makes it obligatory for sociologists “to disclose relevant personal or professional relationships that may have the appearance or potential for a conflict of interest to an employer or client, to the sponsors of their professional work, or in public speeches and writings.” The authors suggest that as a first step towards adherence to the ethical code, consultants and economic advisers should disclose their non-academic affiliations in their publications and television appearances (as discussants).

Human greed has no geographical barriers. Indian academia and consultants, too, would do well in developing a moral code to ensure prevention of conflict of interest. All types of codes of ethics and oaths can never ensure a perfect sense and practice of morality. Had this been the case, the Hippocratic Oath (developed in the late 5th century BC) would have prevented members of the medical fraternity from indulging in any unethical practice. Yet, the practice of taking this oath has continued in the faith that it will keep the doctors’ conscience alive and active. No law has ever eliminated the criminal tendencies among human beings. There can never be a substitute to self-governance. It is just that a formal code of ethics, hopefully, would create awareness about what not to do in the interests of the public and the nation at large.

Source: https://www.oecd.org
What step(s) does the author suggests?
(A) Consultants and economic advisers should maintain a record of everyday chores.
(B) Economic advisers, being very important part of the society, should never disclose their non-academic affiliation in media.
(C) The development of a country depends to a great extent on the acumen of the economists and hence it is their foremost duty to play their roles with utmost honesty and integrity.

Question 6

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

There can be no two opinions about a self-governing code of behavior for every member of civil society. Such self-discipline is what makes us worthy of being human beings. The current line of thinking in the US has been that even economists should have a code of ethics. Unlike other professionals, so far, they have had no code of ethics in practice. Such a code is felt necessary because economists acting as consultants and advisers were found to be instrumental in projecting the economic bubbles (first, of the dotcom companies, and then the betting of collateralized debt obligations) as very good, thus keeping the common man as well as financial institutions in the dark about the dire consequences that did follow in 2008. The need for the code is also brought to the fore by a documentary film Inside Job that won several awards, including the Academy Award. This film shows how the financial crisis took place and, most importantly, how law and economic consulting firms collected large sums as their fees and bonuses. These were the very economists who had advocated for deregulation of the economy and were instrumental in formulating government policies to this effect. A common man can well imagine and understand a lawyer arguing for the innocence of the actual murderer, but it is beyond his comprehension that a supposed academic would wrongly advise on policy matters out of sheer self (and hidden) interests. Renowned economists not disclosing their ties with businesses in their writings in the media (newspapers as well as television) has been pointed out in a very systematic study done by Gerald Epstein and Jessica Carrick-Hagenbarth of the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They explored the CVs of 19 well-known economists and established a link between their writings in the media and their affiliations to financial firms as advisers, trustees, members or chairmen of board of directors, etc. In spite of these affiliations, only the academic positions of these economists were stated below their articles in renowned newspapers and in their introductions in television programmes. The study examined a variety of proposals stated by these economists including those put forth by the Obama administration and the US Department of Treasury. Seventeen of these economists were found to have signed on the set of proposals for financial regulation. The study found that only one of the 19 economists was doing a solely academic job. The rest seemed to have a ‘vested’ interest in opposing financial regulation, suggest these researchers. What is applicable to economists is also applicable to management consultants and scientists of all disciplines. It is, however, noteworthy that the Association of Management Consulting Firms has declared, “We will immediately acknowledge any influences on our objectivity to our clients and will offer to withdraw from a consulting engagement when our objectivity or integrity may be impaired.” The American Sociological Association, too, has developed a code of ethics for its members. It makes it obligatory for sociologists “to disclose relevant personal or professional relationships that may have the appearance or potential for a conflict of interest to an employer or client, to the sponsors of their professional work, or in public speeches and writings.” The authors suggest that as a first step towards adherence to the ethical code, consultants and economic advisers should disclose their non-academic affiliations in their publications and television appearances (as discussants).

Human greed has no geographical barriers. Indian academia and consultants, too, would do well in developing a moral code to ensure prevention of conflict of interest. All types of codes of ethics and oaths can never ensure a perfect sense and practice of morality. Had this been the case, the Hippocratic Oath (developed in the late 5th century BC) would have prevented members of the medical fraternity from indulging in any unethical practice. Yet, the practice of taking this oath has continued in the faith that it will keep the doctors’ conscience alive and active. No law has ever eliminated the criminal tendencies among human beings. There can never be a substitute to self-governance. It is just that a formal code of ethics, hopefully, would create awareness about what not to do in the interests of the public and the nation at large.

Source: https://www.oecd.org
Which of the following can be inferred regarding the ‘Hippocratic Oath’ from the passage?

Question 7

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

There can be no two opinions about a self-governing code of behavior for every member of civil society. Such self-discipline is what makes us worthy of being human beings. The current line of thinking in the US has been that even economists should have a code of ethics. Unlike other professionals, so far, they have had no code of ethics in practice. Such a code is felt necessary because economists acting as consultants and advisers were found to be instrumental in projecting the economic bubbles (first, of the dotcom companies, and then the betting of collateralized debt obligations) as very good, thus keeping the common man as well as financial institutions in the dark about the dire consequences that did follow in 2008. The need for the code is also brought to the fore by a documentary film Inside Job that won several awards, including the Academy Award. This film shows how the financial crisis took place and, most importantly, how law and economic consulting firms collected large sums as their fees and bonuses. These were the very economists who had advocated for deregulation of the economy and were instrumental in formulating government policies to this effect. A common man can well imagine and understand a lawyer arguing for the innocence of the actual murderer, but it is beyond his comprehension that a supposed academic would wrongly advise on policy matters out of sheer self (and hidden) interests. Renowned economists not disclosing their ties with businesses in their writings in the media (newspapers as well as television) has been pointed out in a very systematic study done by Gerald Epstein and Jessica Carrick-Hagenbarth of the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They explored the CVs of 19 well-known economists and established a link between their writings in the media and their affiliations to financial firms as advisers, trustees, members or chairmen of board of directors, etc. In spite of these affiliations, only the academic positions of these economists were stated below their articles in renowned newspapers and in their introductions in television programmes. The study examined a variety of proposals stated by these economists including those put forth by the Obama administration and the US Department of Treasury. Seventeen of these economists were found to have signed on the set of proposals for financial regulation. The study found that only one of the 19 economists was doing a solely academic job. The rest seemed to have a ‘vested’ interest in opposing financial regulation, suggest these researchers. What is applicable to economists is also applicable to management consultants and scientists of all disciplines. It is, however, noteworthy that the Association of Management Consulting Firms has declared, “We will immediately acknowledge any influences on our objectivity to our clients and will offer to withdraw from a consulting engagement when our objectivity or integrity may be impaired.” The American Sociological Association, too, has developed a code of ethics for its members. It makes it obligatory for sociologists “to disclose relevant personal or professional relationships that may have the appearance or potential for a conflict of interest to an employer or client, to the sponsors of their professional work, or in public speeches and writings.” The authors suggest that as a first step towards adherence to the ethical code, consultants and economic advisers should disclose their non-academic affiliations in their publications and television appearances (as discussants).

Human greed has no geographical barriers. Indian academia and consultants, too, would do well in developing a moral code to ensure prevention of conflict of interest. All types of codes of ethics and oaths can never ensure a perfect sense and practice of morality. Had this been the case, the Hippocratic Oath (developed in the late 5th century BC) would have prevented members of the medical fraternity from indulging in any unethical practice. Yet, the practice of taking this oath has continued in the faith that it will keep the doctors’ conscience alive and active. No law has ever eliminated the criminal tendencies among human beings. There can never be a substitute to self-governance. It is just that a formal code of ethics, hopefully, would create awareness about what not to do in the interests of the public and the nation at large.

Source: https://www.oecd.org
Which of the following titles do you think is the best for the given passage?

Question 8

Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers correspond to the question numbers; against each question, five phrases have been suggested, one of which fills the blanks appropriately.

Currently, in many countries with a democratic system and the rule of law, criminal procedure puts the burden of proof on the prosecution – that is, it is up to the prosecution to prove that the (8) any reasonable (9opposed to having the defense prove that she/he is (10), is resolved in favour of the defendant. This provision, known as the Presumption of Innocence, is required, for example, in the 46 countries that are members of the Council of Europe. Many jurisdictions also allow the defendant the (11) and provide any defendant who cannot afford their own lawyer with a lawyer paid for (12).

Find the appropriate phrase in each case.

Question 9

Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers correspond to the question numbers; against each question, five phrases have been suggested, one of which fills the blanks appropriately.

Currently, in many countries with a democratic system and the rule of law, criminal procedure puts the burden of proof on the prosecution – that is, it is up to the prosecution to prove that the (8) any reasonable (9opposed to having the defense prove that she/he is (10), is resolved in favour of the defendant. This provision, known as the Presumption of Innocence, is required, for example, in the 46 countries that are members of the Council of Europe. Many jurisdictions also allow the defendant the (11) and provide any defendant who cannot afford their own lawyer with a lawyer paid for (12).
Find the appropriate phrase in each case.

Question 10

Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers correspond to the question numbers; against each question, five phrases have been suggested, one of which fills the blanks appropriately.

Currently, in many countries with a democratic system and the rule of law, criminal procedure puts the burden of proof on the prosecution – that is, it is up to the prosecution to prove that the (8) any reasonable (9opposed to having the defense prove that she/he is (10), is resolved in favour of the defendant. This provision, known as the Presumption of Innocence, is required, for example, in the 46 countries that are members of the Council of Europe. Many jurisdictions also allow the defendant the (11) and provide any defendant who cannot afford their own lawyer with a lawyer paid for (12).
Find the appropriate phrase in each case.

Question 11

Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers correspond to the question numbers; against each question, five phrases have been suggested, one of which fills the blanks appropriately.

Currently, in many countries with a democratic system and the rule of law, criminal procedure puts the burden of proof on the prosecution – that is, it is up to the prosecution to prove that the (8) any reasonable (9opposed to having the defense prove that she/he is (10), is resolved in favour of the defendant. This provision, known as the Presumption of Innocence, is required, for example, in the 46 countries that are members of the Council of Europe. Many jurisdictions also allow the defendant the (11) and provide any defendant who cannot afford their own lawyer with a lawyer paid for (12).
Find the appropriate phrase in each case.

Question 12

Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers correspond to the question numbers; against each question, five phrases have been suggested, one of which fills the blanks appropriately.

Currently, in many countries with a democratic system and the rule of law, criminal procedure puts the burden of proof on the prosecution – that is, it is up to the prosecution to prove that the (8) any reasonable (9opposed to having the defense prove that she/he is (10), is resolved in favour of the defendant. This provision, known as the Presumption of Innocence, is required, for example, in the 46 countries that are members of the Council of Europe. Many jurisdictions also allow the defendant the (11) and provide any defendant who cannot afford their own lawyer with a lawyer paid for (12).
Find the appropriate phrase in each case.

Question 13

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E),i.e., "No correction required".
Hailing an auto to a juncture outside the heart of a village in Chitrakoot district, she reaches a spot that looks downright dangerous – mangled and damaged wires criss-cross in an ugly maze, while worn away, stringy cable wires seems ready to crackle and snap.
i. stringy cable wires seeming ready to crackle and snap.
ii. stringy cable wires seem ready to crackle and snap.

iii. stringy cable wires seem ready to crackle and snapping.

Question 14

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E),i.e., "No correction required".
Moreover, gone for absolute numbers, basis on a sizeable population, India has the most number of child marriages, making it home to about one-third of global number of children getting into union before legal marriageable age.
i. going by absolute numbers, based on a
ii. going to absolute numbers,
 on the basis of a
iii. going by absolute numbers, having its based on a

Question 15

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E),i.e., "No correction required".
The report also found that women stay with their bank if it is serving them well and is more open to other products than men.
i. and are more open to other products than men.
ii. and is most open to other products than men.
iii. and are more open to other products then men.

Question 16

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E),i.e., "No correction required".
Pro-business leaders in South America’s largest economies are struggling to spark growth as their policies run head-on over domestic crises and emerging market turbulence.
i. run head-on over domestic crises and emerging market disturbance.
ii. run head-on into domestic crises and emerging market turbulence.
iii. run head-on by domestic crises and emerging market turbulence.

Question 17

Direction: In the given question, a theme followed by three passages is given. Determine which passage is based on the given theme and mark it as your option. More than one passage can be based on the given theme.
Deforestation
A) The destruction of forests is known as deforestation. By felling trees forest cover is destroyed. When trees are cut on a large scale to clear a large area of forest cover many trees are lost. This man-made activity has deleterious effects on the environment and ecology. Deforestation has led to many ecologically damaging outcomes affecting the flora and fauna of the area and disturbing the food chain and the hydrological cycle. The disturbances created in the ecosystem due to deforestation are both short-term and long-term consequences.
B) Deforestation is the result of man’s insatiable greed. His desire for more and more goods and services, derived from limited non-renewable resources, leads to an unhealthy and unsustainable environment. So while the goals of modern development of a consumerist society are met, the deforestation disturbs the ecosystem.
C) Forests serve to create equilibrium in the ecosystem. Forests are home to many life forms such as birds, animals and insects. Herbivorous animals that live in forests are also dependent on the trees and vegetation for food. Man is also dependent on many forest products for his food. When trees are cut down, man and other herbivorous creatures lose their food supply. Forests also play a role in maintaining the hydrological cycle in the ecosystem. Forests also help in keeping climatic patterns.

Question 18

Direction: In the given question, a theme followed by three passages is given. Determine which passage is based on the given theme and mark it as your option. More than one passage can be based on the given theme.
Demonetisation

A) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had previously expressed opposition to demonetisation. BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi had said in 2014 that members of the public who were often illiterate and had no access to banking facilities would be adversely affected by such a policy.
B) There were rumors that the law will be changed in order to legalise this practice however the policy didn’t see the day of light and was never talked about again in recent years.
C) After the bombings the country was unwelcoming of any tourist for years and it dampened the economy of it along with making the countrymen sad. Recently tourists have started to come back which is a sign of something good to come.

Question 19

Direction: In the given question, a theme followed by three passages is given. Determine which passage is based on the given theme and mark it as your option. More than one passage can be based on the given theme.
Space Exploration

A) Since that time, most US space exploration efforts have been led by NASA, including the Apollo Moon landing missions, the Skylab space station, and later the Space Shuttle. Currently, NASA is supporting the International Space Station and is overseeing the development of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, the Space Launch System and Commercial Crew vehicles.
B) As early as 1961, the Soviet leadership had made public pronouncements about landing a man on the Moon and establishing a lunar base; however serious plans were not made until several years later. Sergei Korolev, the senior Soviet rocket engineer, was more interested in launching a heavy orbital station and in crewed flights to Mars and Venus.
C) Simone was initially characterized by the show's official website through her "major crush on street-kid Chad Harris since he came to town". Daniel R. Coleridge of TV Guide described Simone's early behavior as "bitchy to her older sister, who was nothing but kind to her", while Variety's Josef referred to the character as a "daredevil teen."

Question 20

Direction: In the given question, a theme followed by three passages is given. Determine which passage is based on the given theme and mark it as your option. More than one passage can be based on the given theme.
Child Labour
A) It’s important to create awareness and tell people about the plight of the children who fall prey to child labour. Save the Children publishes reports and takes initiatives to showcase the change that these efforts bring about. Other programs feature mega anti-child labour workers, former child labourers, civil activists and celebrities as a part of high-publicity campaigns.
B) According to the survey of 2001, it was found that approximately 90 percent of the children were involved in productive activities as a supplement to their family income (23.8%) or improving their family income (66%). Tasks or activities, which are not involved in affecting the health and personal development of children or interfering in their schooling, cannot be counted as child labour. They can be taken as positive and no need to be eliminated. However, all those activities, affecting a child in all aspects (health, personal development, schooling, etc), are needed to be eliminated.
C) Childhood is a period of innocence that also marks a child’s formative years of education and overall development. Social evils like child labour not only snatch away a fun-filled childhood from a child, but also takes away from him the opportunity to learn and experience different aspects of a perfect childhood. Indian activists and non-governmental organizations must come together and fight this evil to give India a better and a brighter future.
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