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Directions: Choose the word or the set of words which has the same meaning as that of the word given below:

Asset

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Grueling

Directions: Rearrange the jumbled sentences to show the appropriate sequence.(A) Most of the running injuries are absent in cultures where shoes are not customarily worn at all.

B) Normally, runners with fancy shoes can these days expect a 30–80% chance of an injury.

(C) Over the past several years, the importance of our feet has been overlooked for the comfort and luxury of wearing shoes.

(D) Through the reappearance of walking and running as healthy activities, the significance of strong feet is again becoming a matter of concern.

Directions: Rearrange the jumbled sentences to get the appropriate sequence.

(A) Planning has been one of the basic pillars of the Indian state's approach to development since independence.

(B) One argument is that planning has failed to achieve its goals.

(C) The other argument is that planning has become irrelevant owing to globalisation and liberalisation, and the consequent free movement of capital and increase in the role of the market forces in economic decision-making and investment.

(D) However, in recent times, the relevance of planning is much debated by the scholars.

Directions: Choose the set of prepositions whose meaning and sequence best fits the 3 given sentences.1) I am very agitated about the situation and request you to leave me alone_________ some time.2) Bharat Natyam dance which developed in southern parts of India is very different__________ Kathak.3) As there was no improvement__________ the weather, we had to cancel our plans.

.(A) against (B) for (C) about (D) of (E) from (F) in

Find the word from the given options that is closest in meaning to the given phrase.

Punishment of death penalty

Direction: In the following question, a sentence is given with two blanks. You have to find the pair of words from the given options that fit both the blanks in the given order and make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Trump put Pakistan on notice for ________terrorist organizations to destabilize neighbouring countries and _______ the country.

Directions: In the given question, the sentence has four underlined words or phrases. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order to make the sentence correct.

The director must preside over all meetings, negotiate with the union, take strategic decisions and has to lead all other employees of the firm.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Valuable

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence:

To hold one's tongue