English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Oppugn (दिए गए शब्द का सबसे उपयुक्त विलोम शब्द चुनें: Oppugn)

Dispute

Accuse

Contest

Uphold

Correct Answer

D — Uphold

'Oppugn' means to call into question or dispute the truth of. Its antonym is 'Uphold' (to defend or support). ('Oppugn' का अर्थ खंडन या विरोध करना होता है, जिसका विलोम 'Uphold' [समर्थन करना] है।)

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: “A feeling of listless dissatisfaction arising from lack of interest.” (इसके लिए सही एक-शब्द प्रतिस्थापन चुनें: “A feeling of listless dissatisfaction arising from lack of interest.”)

Languor

Ennui

Zeal

Rapture

Correct Answer

B — Ennui

'Ennui' refers to boredom and listlessness arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. (रुचि या काम की कमी से उत्पन्न मानसिक ऊब या असंतोष को 'Ennui' कहते हैं।)

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The assumption, not that the reforms themselves were poorly designed but rather that their public messaging—filled with concepts distant from local conversations— (1)/ have led more to voter indifference (2)/ than administrative lapses as such, points to a wider institutional disconnect (3)/ than earlier admitted. (4) (वाक्य का वह भाग ज्ञात कीजिए जिसमें त्रुटि है: The assumption, not that the reforms themselves were poorly designed but rather that their public messaging—filled with concepts distant from local conversations— [1]/ have led more to voter indifference [2]/ than administrative lapses as such, points to a wider institutional disconnect [3]/ than earlier admitted. [4])

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Correct Answer

B — (2)

Singular noun clause subject 'that their public messaging' requires singular verb 'has led' instead of 'have led' in part (2). ('their public messaging' एकवचन है, इसलिए 'have led' के स्थान पर 'has led' होना चाहिए।)

What central idea does the writer communicate about CSR in the present business era? (वर्तमान व्यावसायिक युग में लेखक सीएसआर [CSR] के बारे में क्या केंद्रीय विचार संप्रेषित करता है?)

It has become irrelevant today

It is compulsory across every nation

It has become a fundamental part of corporate planning

It is restricted only to charitable donations

Correct Answer

C — It has become a fundamental part of corporate planning

The passage emphasizes that CSR has shifted from side charity to a core expectation integrated into corporate planning. (गद्यांश के अनुसार सीएसआर अब केवल दान न होकर कॉर्पोरेट योजना का एक मूलभूत हिस्सा बन गया है।)

Which of the following best represents mission-led CSR as described in the passage? (गद्यांश में वर्णित मिशन-आधारित सीएसआर का सर्वोत्तम प्रतिनिधित्व कौन सा करता है?)

Holding rare donation camps for publicity

Allocating resources to clean and renewable power

Releasing attractive promotional reports

Using loopholes to reduce tax burden

Correct Answer

B — Allocating resources to clean and renewable power

Channeling funds into sustainable clean-energy solutions represents authentic, mission-led CSR. (स्वच्छ और नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा में संसाधन लगाना वास्तविक मिशन-आधारित सीएसआर का उदाहरण है।)

On what basis does the passage distinguish meaningful CSR from cosmetic CSR? (गद्यांश किस आधार पर सार्थक सीएसआर और दिखावटी [cosmetic] सीएसआर में अंतर करता है?)

Possession of international eco-labels

Direct supervision by government agencies

The motive behind actions and the measurable outcomes

Collaboration with advertising and branding firms

Correct Answer

C — The motive behind actions and the measurable outcomes

Cosmetic CSR is done for superficial image management, while meaningful CSR is mission-driven and integrated into business strategies. (कार्यों के पीछे का वास्तविक उद्देश्य और दीर्घकालिक परिणाम ही दोनों में अंतर करते हैं।)

What does the passage indicate is the purpose of CSR-related laws in some places (like India)? (गद्यांश के अनुसार भारत जैसे स्थानों में सीएसआर संबंधी कानूनों का क्या उद्देश्य है?)

To increase dividends for shareholders

To impose a baseline obligation for social reinvestment

To remove corporate taxation entirely

To limit market rivalry among companies

Correct Answer

B — To impose a baseline obligation for social reinvestment

The law requires allocating a portion of profits toward social initiatives, formalizing responsible capitalism. (कंपनियों पर सामाजिक पुनर्निवेश के लिए एक अनिवार्य दायित्व लागू करना इसका मुख्य उद्देश्य है।)

Why does the passage consider millennials and Gen Z especially significant to CSR discussions? (गद्यांश मिलेनियल्स और जेन जेड को सीएसआर चर्चाओं में विशेष रूप से महत्वपूर्ण क्यों मानता है?)

They reject all business activity

They prefer older business models

They closely demand ethical consistency and transparency

They stay away from digital platforms

Correct Answer

C — They closely demand ethical consistency and transparency

Millennials and Gen Z are socially alert stakeholders who actively monitor corporate ethics and transparency via social platforms. (वे कॉर्पोरेट जगत से नैतिक पारदर्शिता और प्रतिबद्धता की कड़ी मांग करते हैं।)

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The researcher prepared a brief digest of the new regulations. (रेखांकित शब्द के समरूपी [homonym] वाले वाक्य का चयन करें: The researcher prepared a brief digest of the new regulations.)

After dinner, she sipped herbal tea to help her digest the heavy food.

The newspaper published a weekly digest of national headlines.

The editor compiled a digest of court rulings for subscribers.

The professor assigned a digest of the research report to the class.

Correct Answer

A — After dinner, she sipped herbal tea to help her digest the heavy food.

In the question sentence, 'digest' is a noun meaning summary. In option (a), 'digest' is a verb meaning to break down food biologically, acting as a true homonym. (मूल वाक्य में 'digest' का अर्थ संकलन/सारांश [संज्ञा] है, जबकि विकल्प [a] में इसका अर्थ भोजन पचाना [क्रिया] है।)

Select the correct option: If the firewall ___ disabled, the network notifies the security team immediately. (सही विकल्प चुनें: If the firewall ___ disabled, the network notifies the security team immediately.)

were

is

has been

had been

Correct Answer

B — is

Zero/First conditional structure describing automated factual routines in present tense takes 'is'. (वर्तमान काल की सामान्य स्वचालित शर्त में 'is' का प्रयोग सही है।)

Select the correct option: Despite careful planning, last-minute complications ___ the credibility of the final report. (सही विकल्प चुनें: Despite careful planning, last-minute complications ___ the credibility of the final report.)

eroded

enhanced

certified

alleviated

Correct Answer

A — eroded

'Eroded' means gradually undermined or destroyed, which fits the negative context of 'complications'. ('Eroded' [नुकसान पहुँचाया/घटाया] यहाँ सही अर्थ प्रदान करता है।)

Select the correct option: The committee insisted that ethical standards must not be compromised ___ the sake of profit. (सही विकल्प चुनें: The committee insisted that ethical standards must not be compromised ___ the sake of profit.)

on

with

for

at

Correct Answer

C — for

The standard prepositional phrase is 'for the sake of'. (सही मुहावरेदार वाक्यांश 'for the sake of' होता है।)

Change the following from active to passive: The committee can grant special awards to outstanding researchers. (Active से Passive voice में बदलें: The committee can grant special awards to outstanding researchers.)

Special awards could have been granted to outstanding researchers by the committee.

Special awards can be granted to outstanding researchers by the committee.

Special awards can have granted to outstanding researchers by the committee.

Special awards must being granted to outstanding researchers by the committee.

Correct Answer

B — Special awards can be granted to outstanding researchers by the committee.

Modal auxiliary passive structure: 'can be + V3' (can be granted). (Modal 'can grant' का passive रूप 'can be granted' होता है।)

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He moved cautiously lest he should slip. (वाक्य के रेखांकित भाग को बदलने के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प चुनें: He moved cautiously lest he should slip.)

in order to not slip

so that he might not slip

lest he slip

for fear of slipping

Correct Answer

C — lest he slip

In formal subjunctive mood following 'lest', the bare infinitive 'slip' is preferred ('lest he slip'). ('Lest' के साथ Subjunctive mood में bare infinitive 'lest he slip' का प्रयोग मानक माना जाता है।)

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Rearrange deck chairs on the Titanic (मुहावरे का सही अर्थ चुनें: Rearrange deck chairs on the Titanic)

To prepare for a celebration

To focus on minor tasks while a major crisis worsens

To work efficiently under pressure

To create confusion intentionally

Correct Answer

B — To focus on minor tasks while a major crisis worsens

'Rearrange deck chairs on the Titanic' means taking futile or trivial action in the face of an impending catastrophe. (बड़े संकट के समय व्यर्थ या महत्वहीन कार्यों में लगे रहने को यह मुहावरा दर्शाता है।)

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