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English — Set 29

10 Questions with Answers & Explanations

Set 29 of 38

1

According to the passage, natural justice can be brought about by

Context: Study the following passage and answer the question based on it (36-40) The object underlying the rules of natural justice "is to prevent miscarriage of justice" ans secure "fair play in action" As pointed out earlier the requirement about recording of reasons for its decision by an administrative authority exercising quasi-judicial functions achieves his object by excluding changes of arbitrariness and ensuring a degree of fairness in the process of decision making. Keeping in view the expanding horizon of the principle of natural justice which govern exercise of power by administrative authorities. The rules of natural justice are not embodied rules. The extent of their application depends upon the particularly statutory framework where under jurisdiction has been conferred on the administrative authority. with regard to the exercise of particular power by an administrative authority including exercise of judicial or quasi-judicial functions the legislature, while conferring the said power, may feel that it would not be in the larger public interest that the reasons for the order passed by the administrative authority be recorded in the order and be communicated to the aggrieved party and it may dispense with such a requirement.

Questions

A

administrative authority remaining vigilant

B

administrative authority upholding rules of natural justice

C

administrative authority farming rules suitably

D

administrative authority observing the rules of fair play

Correct Answer

administrative authority observing the rules of fair play

Explanation

The first sentence of the passage states that the object of natural justice is to secure 'fair play in action', indicating that observing these rules ensures natural justice.

2

तलको कुन शब्द अरु शब्दहरुसँग मेल खाँदैन ? (Which word does NOT belong with the others?)

Options

A

fair

B

just

C

equitable

D

favorable

Correct Answer

favorable

Explanation

Fair, just, and equitable are synonyms meaning impartial or unbiased, whereas favorable means advantageous or showing approval.

3

They will demolish the entire block tomorrow.

Options

a

The entire block would be demolished by them tomorrow.

b

The entire block will be demolished by them tomorrow.

c

The entire block may be demolished by them tomorrow.

d

The entire block will have to be demolished by them tomorrow.

Correct Answer

The entire block will be demolished by them tomorrow.

Explanation

To change an active voice sentence with 'will' into passive voice, use 'will be' followed by the past participle of the main verb ('demolished').

4

The man came in a van to ...... the television set.

Options

A

mend

B

reform

C

correct

D

alter

Correct Answer

mend

Explanation

'Mend' means to repair something that is broken or damaged, which is the correct term for fixing a television set.

5

Namrata was found to ...... the required qualifications for the job.

Options

A

contain

B

disclose

C

posses

D

acquire

Correct Answer

posses

Explanation

In the context of professional qualifications, the correct verb is 'possess' (misspelled as 'posses' in the option), meaning to have or own.

6

Affix a revenue stamp and put your signature ...... it.

Options

A

on

B

upo

C

above

D

over

Correct Answer

over

Explanation

To prevent reuse of a stamp, one typically signs 'over' or across the stamp.

7

The synonym of Monotonous

Options

A

tedious

B

varied

C

obsolete

D

archaic

Correct Answer

tedious

Explanation

'Monotonous' describes something dull and repetitious. 'Tedious' is a synonym meaning too long, slow, or dull.

8

We shall not to be able to use your ability in court unless we can find someone to ...... to statements.

Options

A

corroborate

B

avouch

C

verify

D

approve

Correct Answer

corroborate

Explanation

'Corroborate' means to confirm or support with evidence, which is the required action for statements in a court context.

9

In the following questions choose the word which is the exact Similar of the given words. ADVERSITY

Options

A

Failure

B

Helplessness

C

Misfortune

D

Crisis

Correct Answer

Misfortune

Explanation

'Adversity' means a state of misfortune or difficulties. Therefore, 'Misfortune' is the exact synonym.

10

Talking about the health all time makes people

Context: In the world today we make health and end in itself. We have forgotten that health is really means to enable a person to do his work and do it well. a lot of modern medicine and this includes many patients as well as many physicians pays very little attention to health but very much attention to those who imagine that they are ill. Our great concern with health is shown by the medical columns in newspapers. the health articles in popular magazines and the popularity of television programmes and all those books on medicine. We talk about health all the time. Yet for the most part the only result is more people with imaginary illness. The healthy man should not be wasting time talking about health: he should be using health for work. The work does the work that good health possible.

Questions

A

always suffer from imaginary illness

B

sometimes suffer from imaginary illness

C

rarely suffer from imaginary illness

D

often suffer from imaginary illness

Correct Answer

often suffer from imaginary illness

Explanation

The passage notes that talking about health all the time results in 'more people with imaginary illness,' implying a frequent occurrence.

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