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PATTERN 1
★ 1. The role of the state as (A)/ a big brother is problematic, and yet (B)/ only a
vigilant, just state can (C)/ tamper the avaricious excesses in the society it
governs. (D)
A. The role of the state as
B. a big brother is problematic, and yet
C. only a vigilant, just state can
D. tamper the avaricious excesses in the society it governs.
E. Both A and B Correct

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★ 2. The move by certain States to (A)/ regulating hospital fees charged in (B)
the private sector for (C)/ COVID19 was the need of the hour.(D)
A. The move by certain States to
B. regulating hospital fees charged in
C. the private sector for
D. COVID19 care was the need of the hour.
E. Both A and B

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★ 3. Bombarded with reports about exorbitant bills be raised (A)/ in the private
sector for care of persons (B)/ who tested positive for COVID19 a few States
decided to (C)/ get involved right and set a cap on the tariff that can be charged
by private hospitals.(D)
A Both A and D are correct
B Both A and B are correct
C Both B and C are correct
D All A, B and C are incorrect
E All A, B, C and D are correct
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★ 4. Set a cap on the tariff that can (A)/ be charged by private hospitals the (B)/
Indian Medical Association also prayed for intervention by (C)/ the government
to regulate this.(D)
A Set a cap on the tariff that can be
B. charged by private hospitals the
C. Indian Medical Association also prayed for intervention by
D. the government to regulate this.
E. No error

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★ 5. Maharashtra was the first to fix (A)/ a tariff, followed by Gujarat and Tamil
Nadu because every(B)/ of the States saw (C)/ a high number of COVID19
infections.(D)
A. Maharashtra was the first to fix
B. a tariff, followed by Gujarat and Tamil Nadu because every
C. of the States saw
D. a high number of COVID19 infections.
E. No error

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★ 6. A. The State was the primary testing agent and caregiver for all
COVID19 cases.
B. Initially a few private hospitals also were in the front line of the battle.
C. All tests were initially done by the government.
D. And anyone who tested positively was shifted to a government hospital for
isolation and treatment.
A Both A and D are incorrect
B Both A and B are correct
C Both B and C are correct
D All A, B and C are correct
E All A, B, C and D are correct
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to the deck meant the (B)/ significant involvement of the private (C)/ sector and
complaints of overcharge followed.
A. However as the number of cases increased, naturally
B. calling all hands to the deck meant the
C. significant involvement of the private
D. sector and Complaints of overcharge followed.
E. All A, B, C and D are correct

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★ 8. Media reports revealed differential rates across (A)/ the country, but the
cost was around 7 lakh for (B)/ a minimum 14 day period of hospitalisation,
even (C)/ for mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic patients.(D)
A. Media reports revealed differential rates across
B. the country, but the cost was around 7 lakh for
C. a minimum 14 day period of hospitalisation, even
D. for mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic patients.
E. No error

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★ 9. In fact, in retrospect the strategy employed by (A)/ the Central government
to cap the price of (B)/ tests for COVID19 at ₹4,500 in private labs could (C)/
have been used to regulate private hospitals charges. (D)
A. In fact, in retrospect the strategy employed by
B. the Central government to cap the price of
C. tests for COVID19 at ₹4,500 in private labs could
D. have been used to regulate private hospitals charges.
E. No error

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★ 10. Hospitals have graded (A)/ into categories depending on (B)/ facilities
provided with reasonable (C)/ rates fixed per day for each category.(D)
A. Hospitals have graded
B. into categories depending on
C. facilities provided with reasonable
D. rates fixed per day for each category.
E. No error

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PATTERN 2
Direction : Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3), (4) given below each sentence
should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence
grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is mark (5) i.e. ‘No
correction required’ as the answer
Question 11. Evan Spiegel, the billionaire creator of Snapchat, is put to be
crowned the highest-paid US chief executive of 2017, after his total pay
hit$638m.
(1) is setup to being crowned the
(2) is set to being crowned the
(3) is setup to be crowned the
(4) is set to be crowned the
(5) No correction required
Question 12. Silvio Berlusconi, Italy’s 81-year-old media mogul, have
sought the stamping of his authority on his unruly centre-right coalition
ahead of next month’s general election, dismissing the rise of his
Eurosceptic right wing allies and touting his own moderate choice as the
country’s prime minister.
(1) sought the stamp of his authority on his unruly
(2) sought to stamp his authority on his unruly
(3) sought for stamping his authority on his unruly
(4) sought to stamping his authority on his unruly
(5) No correction required
Question 13. Radu Mazare is a showman former Romanian mayor who has
been on the cover of Playboy and provoked outrage by wearing Nazi
uniform to a fashion show
(1) and provoked outrage by wearing Nazi uniform at a fashion show
(2) and provoked outrage by wearing Nazi uniform on a fashion show
(3) and provoked outrage by wearing Nazi uniform upon a fashion show
(4) and provoked outrage by wearing Nazi uniform up to a fashion show
(5) No correction required
 Question 14. Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a €5bn investment plan for
France’s agricultural sector, urging off farmers to embrace a “cultural
revolution” and move away from EU subsidies and intensive production
methods.
(1) urged the farmers to embrace a
(2) urging the farmers to up and embrace a
(3) urging the farmers to embrace a
(4) urging off farmers to embrace the
(5) No correction required
Question [Link] Korea will send a hardline military figure to the closing
ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in a move likely to role many South
Koreans and test Seoul’s flexibility with Pyongyang.
(1) in a move likely to rile
(2) in a move likely to rale
(3) in a move likely to rule
(4) in a move likely to rele
(5) No correction required
PATTERN 3
 Direction : In the question below, three idioms are given, each followed by a
situation where the idiom may or may not apply. From the options, choose the
combination of idioms that apply in their respective situations.
16. 1. Get in someone’s hair
A. Her constant questioning over every little issue was bothering me, but I
managed to remain calm and answer her questions.
2. Get into deep water
B. The boys broke the window of their old neighbour while playing cricket in the
backyard and were punished later.
3. Get off the track
C. In the middle of his speech, the man went off-topic and started discussion
on modern-day Marxism in the United States.
(1) Only 1 (2) Only 1 and 2 (3) Only 1 and 3
(4) Only 2 and 3 (5) All 1, 2 and 3
 Question 17.
1. Get the picture
A. I was unable to find a gift for my aunt on her birthday, so I asked my
assistant to find one for her.
2. Get out of a jam
B. Even though I was late to office and was about to be scolded by the
boss, I managed to explain my situation and was let off.
3. Gain ground
C. Our new product became popular very soon.
(1) Only 2 (2) Only 1 and 2
(3) Only 1 and 3 (4) Only 2 and 3
(5) All 1, 2, 3
 Question 18.
1. Have a face like thunder
A. She looked very angry and upset at the same time, when I hesitatingly
told her the truth.
2. Have a lot on one’s plate
B. Ever since his father passed away, he has been dealing with multiple
problems that include paying off the debt, supporting his mother and attending
college.
3. Have an axe to grind
C. He has thought highly of me ever since he came to know that I was not
involved in this prank.
(1) Only 1 (2) Only 1 and 2
(3) Only 1 and 3 (4) Only 2 and 3
(5) All 1, 2 and 3
 Question 19.
1. Have big ears
A. She always stands outside doors and listens to other people’s
conversations, a habit which I intensely dislike.
2. Have friends in high places
B. I happen to know a number of politicians and can manage to get this
work done.
3. Hit a home run
C. We knew our performance had been successful when the audience
gave us a standing ovation and requested another song.
(1) Only 3 (2) Only 1 and 2
(3) Only 1 and 3 (4) Only 2 and 3
(5) All 1, 2 and 3
Question 20.
1. Hit the road
A. We decided to embark on our journey at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
2. Hit the nail on the head
B. The teacher scolded the young boy for telling a lie.
3. Hit the roof
C. He lost his temper when asked if he had broken the vase.
(1) Only 3
(2) Only 1 and 2
(3) Only 1 and 3
(4) Only 2 and 3
(5) All 1, 2 and 3
PATTERN 4
Question [Link]: Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3), (4) given below each sentence
should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically
correct. If the sentence is correct as it is mark (5) i.e. ‘No correction required’ as the
answer.
Question 11. The head of Hubert Burda Media, the German group buying the UK’s best
knowned television listings magazine, has said overseas investors should not “shy
away” from investing in Britain after Brexit.
(1) best reknown television listings magazine, has said overseas investors should
not “shy away” from investing in
(2) best reknowned television listings magazine, has said overseas investors should
not “shy away” from investing in
(3) best known television listings magazine, has said overseas investors should not
“shy away” from investing in
(4) best knowing television listings magazine, has said overseas investors should
not “shy away” from investing in
(5) No correction required
 Question 22. Blendle, a European champion of using online micropayments
to help bring on revenues of struggling traditional media organisations, is
adjusting its business model to offer a standard subscription service as
well.
(1) help bring the revenues for struggling traditional media
organisations, is adjusting its business model to
(2) help bring off revenues of struggling traditional media
organisations, is adjusting its business model to
(3) help bring the revenues of struggling traditional media
organisations, is adjusting its business model to
(4) help bring in revenues for struggling traditional media organisations,
is adjusting its business model to
(5) No correction required
 Question 23. Bharti Airtel, the world’s third-largest mobile phone operator,
has became first telecom group to launch banking operations in India, as
increased smartphone use in developing countries drives non-banks to
experiment with traditional finance.
(1) has become first telecom group to launch banking operations in
India, as increased smartphone use in developing countries
(2) has become the first telecom group to launch the banking
operations in India, as increased smartphone use in developing countries
(3) has become first telecom group for launch of banking operations in
India, as increased smartphone use in developing countries
(4) has become the first telecom group to launch banking operations in
India, as increased smartphone use in developing countries
(5) No correction required
 Question 24. Xiaomi, once the world’s most highly valued technology
start-up, has conceded that it grew too rapidly and has pledged to rein in
its pace — even as it target Rmb100bn ($14.5bn) in revenues this year.
(1) has conceded that it grew too rapidly and has pledged to rein in its
pace — even as they target
(2) has conceded that it grew too rapidly and has pledged to rein in its
pace — even as it targets
(3) has conceded that it grew too rapidly and has pledged to rein in its
pace — even as there have been target
(4) has conceded that it grew too rapidly and has pledged to rein in its
pace — even as there are targets
(5) No correction required
 Question 25. Financial regulators will be able to force asset managers to
stop investors getting immediate access for their cash in exceptional
circumstances as part of global recommendations to make the burgeoning
asset-management sector safer.
(1) force asset managers to stop investors getting immediate accesses
to their cash in exceptional circumstances as part of
(2) force asset managers to stop investors getting immediate access
of their cash in exceptional circumstances as part of
(3) force asset managers to stop investors getting immediate access
to their cash in exceptional circumstances as part of
(4) force asset managers to stop investors getting immediate
accessing to their cash in exceptional circumstances as part of
(5) No correction required
Question [Link] retailers enjoyed a surge in trading over Christmas,
ending a year of declining sales and high-profile bankruptcies on an
unexpectedly positive note that which left investors struggling to
distinguish a clear message.
(1) on an unexpectedly positive note that left investors struggling to
distinguish a clear message.
(2) on an unexpectedly positive note that has left investors struggling
to distinguish a clear message.
(3) on an unexpectedly positive note that must have left investors
struggling to distinguish a clear message.
(4) on an unexpectedly positive note that should have left investors
struggling to distinguish a clear message.
(5) No correction required
 Question [Link] pressure to deliver a new blockbuster medicine, Sanofi,
France’s biggest drugmaker, bet big upon the new class of
cholesterol-lowering products with its Praluent treatment.
(1) bet big upon a new class of cholesterol-lowering products with its
Praluent treatment.
(2) bet big on a new class of cholesterol-lowering products with its
Praluent treatment
(3) bet big on the new class of cholesterol-lowering products with its
Praluent treatment.
(4) bet big at a new class of cholesterol-lowering products with its
Praluent treatment.
(5) No correction required
 Question 28. General Motors’ financial subsidiary, chipmaker Broadcom
and Fibria Celulose, a Brazilian pulp manufacturer, dropped language that
sought to deprive investors of certain premiums should the companies
breach covenant and defaults.
(1) to deprive investors of certain premiums should the companies
breach covenants and default
(2) to deprive investors of certain premiums should the companies
breach covenant and default
(3) to deprive investors of certain premiums would the companies
breach covenant and defaults
(4) to deprive investors of certain premiums should the companies
breach covenants and defaults
(5) No correction required
 Question 29. Donald Trump’s forthcoming presidency has led many
investors to size up oil, coal and gold trades that could benefit from the
changes he has promised.
(1) forthcoming presidency that has led many investors to size up oil,
coal and gold trades that could benefit from the changes
(2) forthcoming presidency that which has led many investors to size
up oil, coal and gold trades that could benefit from the changes
(3) forthcoming presidency that had led many investors to size up oil,
coal and gold trades that could benefit from the changes
(4) forthcoming presidency which has led many investors to size up oil,
coal and gold trades that could benefit from the changes
(5) No correction required
 Question 30. The renminbi in Hong Kong is poised for a record run of
trading at a stronger level against the dollar than its mainland cousin — a
development that could aid Beijing’s efforts to slow capital out flows from
the mainland.
(1) is poisoned in a record run of trading at a stronger level against the
dollar than its mainland cousin
(2) is poisoned on a record run of trading at a stronger level against the
dollar than its mainland cousin
(3) is poisoned for the record run of trading at a stronger level against
the dollar than its mainland cousin
(4) is poisoned about a record run of trading at a stronger level against
the dollar than its mainland cousin
(5) No correction required
PATTERN 5
Direction Read the given sentence to find out whether there are any
grammatical/ contextual errors in it. The errors, if any, will be in two of the
phrases of the sentences and the combination of those parts will be the
answer of that question. If no part in the sentence has an error then, mark
‘no error’ as your answer.
Question 31. After decades of globalization, (A)/there are much conflicts
and disputes (B)/then ever before, and they will not be resolved by
(C)/paying lip service to our shared humanity.(D)

(1) AB (2) AC
(3) BC (4) BD
(5) No error
Question 32. The international community (A)/ needs a new set of
agreed rules, (B)/ formalized in writing, and enforceable (C)/ by a
designated third party. (D)
(1) AB

(2) AC

(3) BC

(4) BD

(5) No error
Question 33. While the details of international law (A)/ will continue
to be debated indefinite, (B)/ we must adopted a global
(C)/constitution here and now. (D)
(1) AB
(2) AC
(3) BC
(4) BD
(5) No error
Question 34. We often appeal to individual (A)/ morality and basic
human decency (B)/ when trying to resolving (C)/ political and culture
conflicts. (D)
(1) AB
(2) AC
(3) BC
(4) CD
(5) No error
Question 35. Unabated sectarian conflict (A)/ in a age of
sophisticated (B)/ weapons and cyber warfare (C)/ could be
catastrophe. (D)
(1) AB
(2) AC
(3) BC
(4) BD
(5) No error
PATTERN 6
Direction :In the given question, a phrase/ idiom has been given and there
are three ways in which the word has been used, in similar or different
forms. You need to see which of the sentences have correctly used the
highlighted phrase/ idiom, and mark that as your answer.
question 36. Turn down
1. Jennifer turned down her best friend’s proposal.
2. We were asked by our neighbours to turn down the volume of the
television.
3. I have no reason to turn down this job offer, except it would require me to
relocate to another city.
(1) Only 1 (2) Only 1 and 2
(3) Only 1 and 3 (4) Only 2 and 3
(5) All 1, 2 and 3
Question 37. Hold on
1. The receptionist asked me to hold on while she fetched the manager.
2. Since the tree was quite high, he held on for dear life.
3. Since it was a hard decision to take, I held on giving an answer till the
last minute.
(1) Only 2 (2) Only 1 and 2
(3) Only 1 and 3 (4) Only 2 and 3
(5) All 1, 2 and 3
Question 38. Get off
1. No matter how hard I tried, I could not get the stain off my shirt.
2. Has she got off the flu?
3. As soon as the bus stopped, I got off and made my way through the
crowd.
(1) Only 3 (2) Only 1 and 2
(3) Only 1 and 3 (4) Only 2 and 3
(5) All 1, 2 and 3
Question 39. Drop off
1. He dropped off of college during the middle of his third year.
2. I made sure to drop off the parcel at her house early next day.
3. I was so tired that day after work,that I dropped off in front of the
television.
(1) Only 2 (2) Only 1 and 2
(3) Only 1 and 3 (4) Only 2 and 3
(5) All 1, 2 and 3
Question 40. Come across
1. The man came across as a charming and dynamic personality.
2. I was cleaning my cupboard yesterday and came across some old
photographs.
3. Will the owner of the car please come across?
(1) Only 2 (2) Only 1 and 2
(3) Only 1 and 3 (4) Only 2 and 3
(5) All 1, 2 and 3
PATTERN 7
41.

1. Focusing on the positives in a bleak scenario is sometimes useful in avoiding

fatigue from a prolong campaign.
2. The total number of discharged people with COVID19, from the time the
first ever case was recorded in India, has exceeded a number of active cases
is definitely a milestone.
3. As of Thursday, a total of 1,46,716 people have been recovered, while the
number of active cases was 1,42,697.
4. All are correct
5. All are wrong

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1. The steady increase in the number of people discharged is to be
expected, specially given that the disease is now known to have a case
fatality rate that is just about 2.8%.
2. At that figure, the rate of recoveries has no other way to go but steadily
upwards, unless there is gross mismanagement of the health system.
3. Discharge is likely to be followed up with home isolation for a period of
seven days or two weeks, with restrictions on movement outside the
home.
4. All are wrong
5. All are correct
43.

1. Nevertheless, for the warriors on the front lines, and for the people who
run the health system in the country, this is one metric that is a direct
measure of the success of their interventions.
2. However, it must be remembered that the Indian government revised its
discharge policy, as have some other nations.
3. No longer a patient has to test negative twice over an interval of 24 hours;
any patient who does not show any symptom over three days is allowed to
go home now.
4. All are correct
5. All are wrong
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1. And patients who were on critical care require only one negative test
to be discharged.
2. In this scenario, a proper triage at the first instance, to distinguish
people with mild symptoms or none, from sick patients, is essential to
ensure that the health system remains responsive to the really ill, and
help them recover.
3. Official data shows 57.22 lakh migrant workers have returned to their
homes, which is an undoubted source of comfort and relief in this tough
time
4. All are correct
5. All are wrong
45.

1. While the natural path of this curve is upwards, any slackening here will
have disastrous consequences.
2. The focus on health care must not be lost at any point in the continuum of
fighting this epidemic, especially at a time when the number of people
testing positive for COVID19 in the country are rising steadily.
3. The threat of this epidemic reaching a peak and overwhelming stretched
healthcare resources and facilities is clear and present.
4. All are correct
5. All are wrong
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46.
1. Providing adequate facilities and easy access for emergency care services
are important in the COVID Care Centres and COVID Health Centres, and
adequate monitoring of home quarantined people, possibly in association
with local bodies and voluntary organisations, is essential.
2. Everything the government does here on must be to allow the recovery rate
reach it natural proportion of the total number of cases, and to keep the
case fatality rate down.
3. On June 9, Indian Army sources presented a measured appraisal of what
had been agreed to at the Corps Commander level talks, as well as of the
challenges that remains.
4. All are correct
5. All are wrong 59
47.

1. An agreement reached between India and China on June 6 for a partial

disengagement of troops from some of the points of standoff along the Line
of Actual Control (LAC) is a step in the right direction.
2. It is, however, just the first step.
3. Both sides face what is likely to be a long road ahead to restore the status
quo ante prior to China’s multiple incursions that had began one month
ago.
4. All are correct
5. All are wrong
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48.

1. The five spots include Patrolling Points 14, 15 and 17, Chushul, and the
northern bank of Pangong Lake.
2. A broad plan is to hold a series of talks at lower ranks of Colonel,
Brigadier, and Major General at four of those points in the coming week
to take forward the disengagement process.
3. There, however, appear to be serious differences at Pangong Lake, which
may require another round of higher level talks at the Corps Commander
level.
4. All are correct
5. All are wrong

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49.
1. Chinese troops have dug in at the Finger 4 area on the lake’s northern
bank, and still remain present on India’s side of the LAC, which runs
at Finger 8.
2. The Fingers 1 to 8, running from west to east, refer to mountain spurs
on the northern bank.
3. Both sides identified five locations of conflict in the western sector in
Ladakh — a separate ongoing standoff in Naku La in Sikkim was not
on the agenda.
4. All are correct
5. All are wrong
 50.

1. Many of them do not mind staying where they are for work, due to the
unlock phase.
2. Official data shows 57.22 lakh migrant workers have returned to their
homes, which is an undoubted source of comfort and relief in this tough
time.
3. The Supreme Court ask the government to drop criminal cases against
migrant workers for violating the lockdown since it imposed at short
notice on March 25.
4. All are correct
5. All are wrong.