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Directions (1-5): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

_________ (1) any developing country, inclusive of India, to achieve the objectives of development, any form of social evils like- a criminal offense against women, malnutrition, illiteracy, child labour, poverty, poor health and hygiene, water shortage, corruption, crime rates, gender inequality, etc. must meet its _________ (2).
The most crucial objective of any developing country is to make its teens and youth well-educated and skilled to __________ (3) to economic growth constructively. Education is the most potent weapon that fights against all prevailing social evils and is imperative for any nation to achieve the success of the development.
Today, India is known as the world’s fastest-growing economy, ________ (4) is about to surpass China to achieve sustainable development by 2030 with the rest of the world. A feat only possible ___________ (5) education and literacy.

Q1. Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 1
(a) In
(b) For
(c) Of
(d) To

Q2. Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 2
(a) End
(b) Needs
(c) Trouble
(d) Power

Q3. Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 3
(a) Assign
(b) Growth
(c) Engage
(d) Contribute

Q4. Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 4
(a) That
(b) Who
(c) Which
(d) Whom

Q5. Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 5
(a) By
(b) Through
(c) For
(d) From

Directions (6-10): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Once upon a time, a farmer had a goose that _______ (1) a golden egg every day. The egg provided enough money for the farmer and his wife for their day-to-day needs. The farmer and his wife were happy for a ________ (2) time. But one day, the farmer got an idea and thought, “Why should I take just one egg a day? Why can’t I take all of them at _________ (3) and make a lot of money?”
The foolish farmer’s wife also agreed and _________ (4) to cut the goose’s stomach for the eggs. As soon as they killed the bird and opened the goose’s stomach, to find nothing but guts and blood. The farmer, realizing his foolish mistake, cries over the lost _______ (5)

Q6. Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 1
(a) Lays
(b) Lies
(c) Laid
(d) Led

Q7. Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 2
(a) Short
(b) Uncertain
(c) Maximum
(d) Long

Q8. Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 3
(a) Once
(b) One
(c) Ones
(d) One’s

Q9. Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 4
(a) Demanded
(b) Decided
(c) Ordered
(d) Urging

Q10. Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 5
(a) Opportunity
(b) Chance
(c) Prize
(d) Resource

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Solutions

S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct answer is option b.
The word that can be filled in the blank is `For’.
As per the context, the word `For’ fits in very well & hence, it is the correct choice.

S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct answer is option a.
The word that can be filled in the blank is ‘End’.
As per the context, the word `End’ fits in very well & hence, it is the correct choice.

S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct answer is option d.
The word that can be filled in the blank is ‘Contribute.’
As per the context, the word `Contribute’ fits in very well & hence, it is the correct
choice.

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct answer is option c.
The word that can be filled in the blank is `Which.’
As per the context, the word `Which’ fits in very well & hence, it is the correct
choice.

S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct answer is option b.
The word that can be filled in the blank is `Through’.
As per the context, the word `Through’ fits in very well & hence, it is the correct choice.

S6. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct answer is option c.
The word that can be filled in the blank is `Laid’.
As per the context, the word `Laid’ fits in very well & hence, it is the correct choice.

S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct answer is option d.
The word that can be filled in the blank is ‘Long’.
As per the context, the word `Long’ fits in very well & hence, it is the correct choice.

S8. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct answer is option a.
The word that can be filled in the blank is ‘Once.’
As per the context, the word `Once’ fits in very well & hence, it is the correct
choice.

S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct answer is option b.
The word that can be filled in the blank is `Decided.’
As per the context, the word `Decided’ fits in very well & hence, it is the correct
choice.

S10. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct answer is option d.
The word that can be filled in the blank is `Resource’.
As per the context, the word `Resource’ fits in very well & hence, it is the correct choice.

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