AAO and AAAO G.English MOCK TEST

1. Your harsh act will only hurt yourself.
(a)noun
(b)pronoun
(c)verb
(d)adjective

2. Fiscal deficit is

(A)Budget deficit + Government’s market borrowings and liabilities

(B)Budget deficit – Government’s market borrowings and liabilities

(C)Monetarised deficit + budgetary deficit

3. Every word of it sounds true.
(a)noun
(b)pronoun
(c)verb
(d)adjective

4. According to the UN Human development Report 2024, India is placed in the                _____________human development category

(A)High 

(B)Low 

(C)Medium        

(D)Very low

5. The crowd was dispersed by the police.
(a)abstract noun
(b)common noun
(c)proper noun
(d)collective noun

6. Her house is quite big for the small family.
(a)adjective
(b)adverb
(c)preposition
(d)conjunction

7. The Rajdhani train runs very fast.
(a)adjective
(b)verb
(c)adverb
(d)pronoun

8. Bravo! You have made us proud.
(a)conjunction
(b)preposition
(c)adverb
(d)interjection

9. The brave and the courageous will always win in the end.
(a)conjunction
(b)preposition
(c)adverb
(d)interjection

10. Place the balloon over the fan.
(a)conjunction
(b)preposition
(c)adverb
(d)interjection

(Direction 11-20) Identify the segment which contain grammatical error:

11. The Prime Minister, along with the other ministers have left for America.
(a)for America
(b)The Prime Minister, along with
(c)have left
(d)the other ministers

12. The famous author and actor are being honoured at a function today.
(a)The famous author and actor
(b)are being honoured
(c)at a function today.
(d)No error

13. Neither of them have any experience in software development.
(a)any experience
(b)Neither of them have
(c)No error
(d)in software development

14. Neither the guests nor the host were dressed appropriately for the party.
(a)Neither the guests
(b)were dressed appropriately
(c)nor the host
(d)for the party

15. The lady was furious to see that no one were wearing masks on the road near the shop.
(A)The lady was furious
(B)on the road near the shop
(C)were wearing masks
(D)to see that no one

16. Reva is one of Gita’s best friend in the class.
(a)one of Gita’s best friend
(b)No error
(c)in the class
(d)Reva is

17. Neither the manager nor the employees was aware of the shortage of raw
materials.
(A)Neither the manager
(B)shortage of raw materials
(C)nor the employees was
(D)aware of the

18. The most important of all my goals are to learn English.
(a)of all my goals
(b)The most important
(c)are to
(d)learn English

19. A shop nearby sell all the goods of daily
(a)No error
(b)A shop nearby
(c)of daily use
(d)sell all the goods

20. Our team have won the match.
(a)won
(b)Our team
(c)have
(d)the match

Directions (Questions 21-27): Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

21. I have not slept __________ yesterday.
(a)after
(b)from
(c)since
(d)on

22. The lion and the unicorn fought __________ the crown.
(a)over
(b)for
(c)with
(d)of

23. “Will you walk __________ my parlour?” said the spider to the fly.
(a)to
(b)into
(c)from
(d)over

24. They rise __________ the morning lark, and labour till almost dark.
(a)along
(b)for
(c)at
(d)with

25. __________ the name of God he swore.
(a)by
(b)of
(c)with
(d)for

26. He goes on Sunday to the church, and sits __________ his boys.
(a)before
(b)after
(c)among
(d)by

27. Her arms __________ her breast she laid.
(a)across
(b)by
(c)over
(d)above

Directions (Questions 28-34): Choose the correct conjunction from the given
choices to fill in the blanks:

28. I ran fast, __________ I missed the train.
(a) so
(b) therefore
(c) since
(d) but

29. He finished first __________ he began late.
(a) but
(b) though
(c) for
(d) because

30. __________ duty calls us we must obey.
(a) Since
(b) For
(c) Because
(d) Unless

31. Blessed be the merciful, __________ they shall obtain mercy.
(a) but
b) so
(c) as
(d) for

32. Give me the drink, __________ I shall die of thirst.
(a) for
(b) else
(c) for
(d) but

33. My grandfather died __________ I was born.
(a) before
(b) since
(c) because
(d) or

34. __________ you tell me the truth, I shall punish you.
(a) Unless
(b) Since
(c) If
(d) For

Directions (Questions 35-42): Identify the underlined words and choose the most appropriate answer from the following choices:

35. Hunting tigers is a favourite sport in this country.
(a) gerund
(b) participle
(c) adjective
(d) noun

36. Many businessmen are fond of hoarding money.
(A) noun
(B) adjective
(C) gerund
(D) participle

37. The swimming pool has very little water.
(a) gerund
(b) past participle
(c) adjective
(d) adverb

38. Swimming is a good exercise.
(a) gerund
(b) participle
(c) verb
(d) adjective

39. They played a losing game.
(a) gerund
(b) participle
(c) adverb
(d) verb

40. Giving is better than receiving.
(a) gerund
(b) participle
(c) verb
(d) adverb

41. We should also bring down the standing building.
(a) gerund
(b) participle
(c) noun
(d) adverb

42. What I most detest is smoking.
(a) gerund
(b) participle
(c) verb
(d) adverb

Directions (Questions 43-51): Fill in with the most suitable verb form that agrees with the subject from the given choices:

43. The quality of the mangoes __________ not good.
(a) are
(b) were
(c) was
(d) is

44. If it were possible to get near when one of the volcanic eruptions __________place, we should see a grand sight.
(a) take
(b) takes
(c) taking
(d) took

45. Fire and water __________ not agree.
(a) do
(b) does
(c) was
(d) is

46. The horse and carriage __________ at the door.
(a) are
(b) were
c) is
(d) was

47. Neither praise nor blame __________ to affect him.
(a) seem
(b) seems
(c) seeming
(d) show

48. Physics __________ a branch of Science.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) were
(d) was

49. The Committee __________ divided on one minor point.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) was
(d) were

50. The Arabian Nights __________ still a great favourite.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) were
(d) was

51. Three parts of the business __________ left for me to do.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) were
(d)was

52. Robert said to Henry, “Please don’t disturb me in my work”.
(a)Robert told to Henry that he should not disturb him in his work.
(b)Robert requested Henry not to disturb him in his work.
(c)Robert requested Henry to not disturb him in his work.
(d)Robert requested Henry that he should not disturb him in his work.

53. The boys said, “Hurrah we have won the match”.
(a)The boys cried out with joy as they won the match.
(b)The boys said joyfully that they have won the match.
(c)The boys cried that they won the match.
(d)The boys cried out with joy that they had won the match.

54. The beggar said, “May God reward you for your kindness”.
(a)The beggar prayed that God might reward him for his kindness.
(d)The beggar said that God might have rewarded him for his kindness.
(c)The beggar wished God may reward him for his kindness.
(d)The beggar prayed for him that God may reward his kindness.

55. The Captain said to his men, “March forward”.
(a)The Captain requested his men that they will march forward.
(b)The Captain said that his men ought to march forward.
(c)The Captain commanded his men to march forward.
(d)The Captain gave a command to his men for they should march forward.

56. He said “Where is the station?”
(a)He asked where was the station.
(b)He inquired where the station was.
(c)He asked to them the whereabout of the station.
(d)He had asked where the station is.

57. Hit the sack
(a) To have patience
(b) To Destroy
(c) Giving much effort
(d) Go to Sleep

58. Heart of Oak
(a) Courageous nature
(b) A habitual criminal
(c) Kind hearted
(d) To be angry

59. Out of wood
(a) On the outer side
(b) To feel uneasy
(c) On strike
(d) Free from danger or difficulties

60. Donkey’s years
(a) Short lived
(b) Quite a long time
(c) A period of 20 years
(d) Lasting for five years

Directions (Questions 61 – 64): Read the given passage carefully and answer the
questions that follow. Your answers must be based on the passage only.
Alzheimer’s disease impairs a person’s ability to recall memories, both distant and as recent as a few hours before. Although there is not yet a cure for the illness, there may be hope for the cure with a protein called nerve growth factor. The protein is produced by nerve cells in the same region of the brain where Alzheimer’s occurs. Based on this relationship, scientists from the University of Lund in Sweden and the University of California at San Diego designed an experiment to test whether doses of nerve growth factor could reverse the effects of memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s. Using a group of rats with impaired memory, the scientists gave half of the rats doses of nerve growth factor while giving the other half a blood protein as a placebo, thus creating a control group. At the end of the four-week test, the rats given the nerve growth factor performed equally to rats with normal memory abilities. While the experiments do not show that nerve growth factor can stop the general process of deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s, they do show potential as a means to slowing the process significantly.

61. This passage is mainly concerned with
(a)cures for Alzheimer’s disease
(b)impaired memory of patients
(c)the use of rats as experimental subjects
(d)nerve growth factor as a cure for Alzheimer’s

62. According to the passage where is nerve growth produced in the body?
(A)In the pituitary gland
(B)In nerve cells in brain
(C)In red blood cells in the circulatory system
(D)In nerve cells in the special column

63. The word “impairs” is most similar to which of the following?
(a) Affects
(b) Degrade
(c) Enhances
(d)Diminishes

64. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “deterioration”?
(a) Depression
(b) Deduction
(c) Decline
(d) Disconnection

Directions (Questions 65 – 69): Read the given passage carefully and answer
the questions that follow. Your answers must be based on the passage only.
In the days before the discovery of anaesthetics, various methods were used to
keep the patients quiet during an operation. One was to knock him senseless.
During many operations, several strong assistants held the patient down while
the surgeon did his best or worst. On the battlefield the surgeon might have to
amputate a soldier’s leg. The stump was then plunged into a bucket of hot
liquid tar which stuck to the wound and stopped the bleeding. No wonder
ordinary people hated hospitals and dreaded doctors.

65. The passage is primarily concerned with
(a)problems of warfare
(b)amputation of limbs
(c)history of medicine and surgery
(d)techniques used to stop bleeding

66. The methods of treatment mentioned in the passage can be described as
(a) courageous or daring
(b) wicked or foul
(c) homely or low
(d) brutal or cruel

67. The word ‘to amputate’ in the passage means
(a) to replace
(b) to measure accurately
(c) to massage
(d) to cut off

68. Anaesthetics refer to
(a) the substance that cures a patient
(b) the substance that makes a patient immune to pain
(c) the system of operation
(d) one’s physical strength

69. The opening sentence of the passage suggests that
(a) The methods used to keep the patient quiet during an operation were
scientific
(b) The discovery of anaesthetics put an end to the traditional methods
(c) The methods were good both for the surgeon and the patient
(d) The anaesthetics were not popular with surgeons

Directions (Questions 70-73): Read the given passage carefully and answer the
questions that follow. Your answers must be based on the passage only.

Over-population is the most pressing of India’s numerous and multi-faceted
problems. In fact, it has caused equally complex problems such as poverty,
under-nourishment, unemployment and excessive fragmentation of land.
Indisputably, this country has been facing a population explosion of crisis
dimensions. It has largely diluted the fruits of the remarkable economic
progress that the nation has made during the last four decades or so. The entire
battle against poverty is thwarted by the rapid increase in the population. The
tragedy is that while over-population accentuates poverty, the country’s stark
poverty itself is in many areas a major cause of over-population.

70. What is the irony behind the over-population of India?
(a) (Over-population gives birth to the poverty, which (poverty) itself is
the cause of over-population
(b) Under-nourishment and unemployment are outcomes of flawed
economic progress
(c) Fragmentation of land is leading to over-population
(d) )Fruits of the remarkable economic progress are trickling down to the
poor

71. What, in the author’s view, severely affects the economic growth of our
country?
(a) Poverty
(b) Illiteracy
(c) Over-Popuation
(d) None of these

72. What, according to the author, is the biggest reason behind over- population?
(a)Under-nourishment
(b)Unemployment
(c)Excessive fragmentation of land
(d)Poverty

73. “It has largely diluted the fruits of the remarkable economic progress”. Find
the antonym of the underlined word.
(a) Enriched
(b) Compounded
(c) Cheapened
(d) Consolidated

Directions (74-78): Read the passage carefully and answer the questions based
on the passage.

The crisis brewing within the Indian economy has gained unanimous
acceptance by now. Even the latest annual report of the RBI for the fiscal year
2018-19 (or FY19) confirmed that the Indian economy has indeed hit a rough
patch. The GDP growth rate of the economy has slipped to 5 per cent in the
first quarter of FY20, the lowest in over six years. This is an indication of
tougher times ahead. Be it the recent collapse of the automobile sector or the
rising number of non-performing assets (NPAs), sluggish consumer demand or
failing manufacturing sector; all have a hand in this deceleration of growth
rate.The spurt in instances of job losses from automobile manufacturers to biscuit makers has led to the general acceptance of the downturn. This is the third instance of an economic slowdown for India in the past decade after the ones that began in June 2008 and March 2011. The technical term for the same is growth recession. But since India is a large developing economy, contraction
is a rarity. The last instance of negative growth for India was in 1979. A
growth recession is more commonplace where the economy continues to grow
but at a slower pace than usual for a sustained period, what India has been
facing nowadays. The growth of the Indian economy had been predominated by consumption inclusive of both — Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) as well as the Government Final Consumption Expenditure (GFCE). Over the last five years, the total consumption expenditure by Indian households had accelerated with an average growth rate of 7.8 per cent compared to an average of 6.1 per cent in 2011-14. But the recent sharp fall in PFCE in the June quarter to 3.1 per cent compared to 7.2 per cent in the March quarter has significantly contributed to the recent slowdown.
That being said, any fall in consumption expenditure, as and when it would
happen, would escalate the crisis even more. If consumption spending falls,
then output and employment levels also fall since consumption expenditure
directly impacts the other two. As a consequence, the economy would stagnate,
and prices deflate. Lower prices, if unable to recover the costs, would halt the
operations of any firm and would initiate the layoff process. This, in turn,
reduces earnings further. Hence this vicious cycle keeps on repeating itself
until the economy slips into a deeper state of shock.

In addition, another major component of India’s GDP is investment, induced
by both — private and government sectors. It has been a key driver of growth
since the liberalisation of 1991. Though gross fixed capital formation (GFCF),
the main constituent of investment in the economy, increased, yet its
contribution to growth fell by 6.2 percentage points in 2014-19 than in 2011-
14. The slackening of investment lowers the level of infrastructure
development, causes hesitation in creating small businesses, stops
entrepreneurs from investing in research and development, and thus stagnates
technological development. Capital Investments are long-term gains that
generate profitability for many years by improving operational efficiency and
boosting innovation. It goes without saying that for holistic growth of the
economy and to gain competitive edge over others, the economy must
innovate.

74. As per the given passage ‘Growth Recession’ is defined as
(a)sudden degradation of GDP growth
(b)slower than usual pace of economic growth
(c)three consecutive quarters of contraction in GDP
(d)Both (A) and (B)
slower than usual pace of economic growth

75. Which of the following statement is true in context of the given passage?
(a)compared to last 5 years, current slowdown is not the worst.
(b)rise in FDI inflows brought respite for the government
(c)Both (a) and (d)
(d)None of these

76. Which of the following is opposite in meaning to the word ‘SPURT’ as
used in the passage?
(a)squirt
(b)dwindle
(c)spout
(d)None of these.

77. As per the passage which of the following factors has contributed to
recent slowdown in the Indian economy?
(i) plummeting consumption expenditure
(ii) decline in the savings
(iii) stagnation in economy
(iv) unwitting government policies
(a)Only (i)
(b)Only (iv)
(c)Both (i) and (iii)
(d)Both (iii) and (iv)

78. Which of the following best describe the tone of the author in the given
passage?
(a)Empathetic
(b)Candid
(c)Evasive
(d)Imploring

Directions (79-86): Read the following passage carefully and answer the
questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you
locate them, while answering some of the questions.

Although many people like to rely on traditional methods of teaching, the
possibilities that open when technology is brought into the classroom are
endless. For one, access to education has been significantly broadened as a
result, including a wide range of learning styles and degree options. Even if
you are not a student or an education professional, it is crucial to note the
importance of technology in education.
To really utilize these tools, teachers should ask themselves why students want
technology in the classroom, not just why they need it. It can definitely help
education professionals in the monitoring of individual development and
innovative lesson planning; but the students who learn through technology can
create a set of skills that will help them throughout their own future careers.
Technology simplifies access to educational resources. Since students already
rely on technology in their everyday lives, why not integrate it into the
classroom? Children today frequently use their smartphones and tablets
outside of school hours, and should be trusted with the responsibility during
school as well. Many believe that it actually helps students stay engaged
during class by using a familiar tool for academic learning.
By incorporating modern technology like artificial intelligence, for instance,
teachers can develop more creative and innovative lesson plans to hold the
attention of their classes. Not to mention, as new methods of teaching develop,
so does the need for specialized professionals both within and outside of the
education field.

Many believe that technology can enhance individual learning, removing
educational boundaries that teachers may face. It enables online education,
distance learning, and access to up-to-date information. Because each student
interprets this information differently, technology can enable more research
into subjects that are more difficult to learn. They can learn at their own pace.

Thus, Educational Technology is a systematic approach to the processes and
resources of teaching, educational technology, or EdTech, utilizes technology
to improve the performance of students. It identifies the needs of individuals,
adapting technology to classroom instruction and in the tracking of student
development. It requires teachers to accurately reveal the needs of students in
order to determine the relevant technology to apply to the curriculum and to
track the results to determine the effectiveness of the measures. Educational
technology is a fairly new field in the education sector, and not all teachers are
ready to start implementing such technologically- driven plans.

However, the cost of education has significantly reduced, with options like
online degrees and by eliminating the need to buy physical textbooks. By
accessing scholarly articles from your university’s database, for example, you
can easily choose to continue your studies from another country or without
leaving your home. Students don’t even need to enroll in a full degree program
to learn from the best universities in the world. Typically, free for students,
most academic journals will offer full digital versions of books originally
produced in print. Even if you are not currently studying or involved in the
education community, various articles, videos, etc., can be downloaded right
to your phone, making the learning process both easily accessible as well as
mobile.
Because of technology, education is becoming more flexible and accessible.
We have seen a growing popularity of online degrees and mobile learning,
physical boundaries have been removed, and many executives have embraced
technology to supplement the further education of their employees.

79. Why do students need technology in the classroom?
(I)It helps students prepare for their future careers
(II)Technology helps the students to simultaneously perform many activities.
(III)Technological goods help students stay engaged during class.
(a) Only (i)
(b)Both (i) and (ii)
(c)Both (i) and (iii)
(d)None of these

80. How does technology aid specialized professionals?
(a) Specialized professionals can tap opportunities within and outside
education field
(b) teachers can develop more creative and innovative lesson plans
(c) They can conveniently follow the conventional methods
(d) Both (a) and (b)

81. How does technology benefit students in their learning?
(a) Students can learn at their own pace
(b) They can further research the subjects that are difficult to learn.
(c) They can access the lessons from any part of the world.
(d) All of these

82. What could be the barrier while implementing educational technology?
(a)Teachers could be more hesitant while adapting technologically
driven plan
(b)Most of the students cannot afford technological goods
(c)Parents are dubious while selecting technological plans
(d)None of these

83. How does technology help to reduce the cost of learning?
(I)Removal of physical textbooks
(II)Removal of transportation charges
(III)Most of the academic journals are free for students
(a)Only (i)
(b)Both (i) and (ii)
(c)Only (iii)
(d)All of these

84. According to the author what could be the inference of the sentence
italicized in the given passage?
(a)EdTech is merely to increase the reach to the students.
(b)Technology aids students to achieve their goals
(c)Technology should be an integral part of learning process
(d)Both (a) and (b)

85. Among the given options, choose the word which can replace the highlighted word in the given passage.
FREQUENTLY
(a) Repeating
(b)Regularly
(c) Habit
(d)Casually.

86. Among the given options, choose the word with the most similar meaning of the given word.
ELIMINATING
(a)accomplish
(b)adaptive
(c)removal
(d)regulating

Directions (87-91): Read the following passage and answer the following
questions based on the given passage. Some of the words are highlighted
which would help you to answer some of the questions given.
A good night’s sleep is utmost essential for overall good health. It is the time
when the body rests, rejuvenates and recovers. An adult requires 7 to 8 hours
of peaceful and quality sleep per day. Sleep deprivation can be defined as
inability to complete the sufficient sleep-time required by the person.
Research has shown that even one night of sleep deprivation is equivalent to
being intoxicated. Intentional sleep deprivation is mostly seen in young people
and teenagers who prefer entertainment over sleep. Many workaholics also
consider sleeping as a waste of precious time which is not true. Many a time
because of work commitments such as working in night shifts or long hours
may also interfere with quality sleep that an individual requires. Medical
issues such as chronic illnesses, depression and sleep disorders such as
obstructive sleep apnea can also be the reason for sleep deprivation.
You probably already have some understanding of the benefits of rest—and the
costs of not getting it. Sleep allows us to consolidate and store memories,
process emotional experiences, replenish glucose (the molecule that fuels the
brain), and clear out beta-amyloid (the waste product that builds up in
Alzheimer’s patients and disrupts cognitive activity).
The most common sign and symptom of the fact that one is sleep deprived is
fatigue, lethargy and feeling sleepy throughout the day. Other symptoms
include mood disorders; sleep deprivation may lead to increasing irritability,
desire to stay alone, rapid mood swings and more. Lack of sleep will also
cause psychomotor instability meaning the person will find it difficult to focus
and stand still at a place. Sleep deprivation will also cause issues with sight
and hearing. An affected person may experience burning sensation in eyes,
tingling and redness of eyes, light flashes and even hallucinations. He or she
may also find it difficult to gauge distance at which a sound is originating.
Other signs and symptoms of sleep deprivation include tingling sensations on
the body, disorganization of thought and much more.
Negative effects of sleep deprivation are many. It affects both physical and
mental health of a person negatively. The most common effect of sleep
deprivation is drowsiness, tiredness, mood swings, irritability and reduced
alertness.
Although scientific knowledge of the physiological effects of sleep
deprivation is relatively recent but researchers now believe that sleep
deprivation can lead to disorders such as depression. Both short term sleep
deprivation and chronic long term sleep deprivation can be very dangerous
for the health as it has a direct impact on functioning of both heart and brain
of an individual. Sleep loss also blunted activity in brain regions that
normally induce social engagement. During sleep, regeneration of neurons
happens in the cerebral cortex. Thus in a sleep deprived individual the brain
fails to function optimally.
The simplest and easiest way to treat sleep deprivation is sleep more. Be it
acute or chronic condition, a quality good
night’s sleep will help an individual ________(A)_________ effectively.
Fighting stress, eating a healthy and a balanced diet, avoiding alcohol are
some other dos for a good night’s sleep. Certain medications can also
interfere with one’s sleep thus consult your medical professional about the
same. Exercising or indulging in an activity such as jogging, walk or
swimming can also help one sleep better. Avoid usage of electronic gadgets
before bedtime as they can interfere with one’ sleep. Spending time in natural
sunlight, Yoga, meditation and breathing exercises can also help one sleep
better at night. Treating underlying medical cause if any will also help one
sleep better and avoid sleep deprivation.
87. According to the passage, which among the following statements is true?
(a) Sleep allows us to enhance our ability of acquiring knowledge and
process emotional experiences.
(b) An adult can function properly only with a quality sleep of 5-6 hours a
day.
(c) Sleep deprivation can be cured only with a help of a medical
professional.
(d) All are true

88. What is/are the cause(s) of incompetency in a sleep deprived
individual’s brain?
(i)Clearing out of beta-amyloid that disrupts cognitive activity.
(ii)Sleep deprivation leads to drowsiness, tiredness and reduced alertness.
(iii)Reduction in the regrowth or repair of nervous tissues, cells or cell
products in the cerebral cortex.
(a)Only (i)
(b)Only (iii)
(c)Both (i) and (iii)
(d)Both (i) and (ii)

89. Choose the most suitable phrasal verb to fill the given blank (A) to make the
sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
(a)drop back
(b)break out
(c)come forward
(d)bounce back

90. Which among the followings is true according to the context of the
passage?
(a) Fighting stress, eating a healthy and a balanced diet, avoiding alcohol
cures depression
(b) Sleep deprivation means a state caused by inadequate quantity or
quality of sleep.
(c) Treating prolong and underlying medical cause can cause sleep
deprivation.
(d) All are true

91. How can one safeguard oneself from sleep deprivation?
(i)Getting regular exercise during the day.
(ii)Refraining from using electronic devices right before bed
(iii)Limiting the consumption of alcohol
(a)Only (i)
(b)Only (iii)
(c)Both (i) and (iii)
(d)All (i) (ii) and (iii)

Directions (92 – 93): Choose the most suitable word that depicts the meaning
of the highlighted word.
92. SUFFICIENT
(a)Many
(b)Adequate
(c)Restricted
(d)Limited

93. INDUCE
(a)Hasten
(b)Encourage
(c)Advocate
(d)Evaluate

94. Which of the following word depicts the opposite meaning of the given
word REPLENISH?
(a)Restore
(b)Exhaust
(c)Recharge
(d)Modify

Directions (95-100): Read the following passage and answer the given
questions. Some words are highlighted to help you answer the questions.
Technology is growing by leaps and bounds. Innovation and disruption have
become everyday phenomena. A technology driven organization is a company
whose business model, innovation strategy, and growth are technology-centric.
Advancements in technology not only help industries to function at a faster
pace, but they also help to minimize human effort and increase the efficiency
of production. At the same time, technology is also becoming an increasing
factor for increasing unemployment.
Technology is ___(I)___ to a variety of avenues of new scientific discoveries
and developments. Some of these developments are artificial intelligence, 3D
printing, self- driven vehicles, and robotics. As a result, technology has started
creating employment for skilled professionals. Also, considering automation
in agriculture and manufacturing. This has opened opportunities for people
who can drive machines and even for companies which work on automation
technology. Along with the growth of jobs in the automation sector, dependent
industries start growing. For example, with increasing automation in
manufacturing, research and development in supply chain and logistics grows.
Hence, technology has been a boon considering the number of jobs it
continues to create. Given the fact that these developments in technology are
endless, employment opportunities too will see an ever-increasing graph, more
so in talent-rich countries such as India and China. However, the immediate
result of technological advancements is observed as losses in employment.
This is because, with the growth in technology, more and more manual tasks
are replaced by machines. This makes more and more jobs redundant as
machines guarantee efficiency as well as are a cost-effective alternative to
human employees. This forces people to continuously update themselves and
hence leads to survival of the fittest. This can be hard on an unskilled
workforce which has no access to skill development training or to education.
Although some of the studies are close when it comes to predictions up to
2020-2021, jumping ahead a decade the numbers become incomprehensibly
bigger. To think that only 1.8 million jobs will go within the next two years,
and ten years later that figure increases by half a million or more, is difficult to
accept. But, change is coming, and as the technology becomes more prevalent
and embedded within different sectors of the economy, it could be far reaching
and rapid.
The 2017 McKinsey study also assesses degrees of automation and revealed a
now well documented statistic. 60% of occupations have at least 30% of
constituent work activities that can be automated. It further states that although half of all jobs have the technical potential to become automated based on currently available technologies, due to social, economic and technical factors, the rate of adoption will be varied and slow. However, over 200 million global workers will need to switch occupational categories by 2030 and most likely re-train because of role changes.

The intervention of technology in any domain has become absolutely
inevitable. The wonders of technology are such that it has not just boosted
productivity and efficiency, but also the level of safety which would have been
unachievable by humans alone. Faster communication, rapid transactions,
global reach are all by-products of growth in technology. However, most
policymakers are neither keyed in nor in pace, and we could be frittering away
these growth opportunities as a result. We can, therefore, conclude by saying
that although technology in terms of automation has reduced jobs for unskilled
people, it has outgrown the growth in employment in other areas. This can be
dealt with a shift of people from unskilled to specially-skilled employees. This
change will further enhance the growth of people, their employability, their
pay scales, basic income and purchasing power of people, leading the world to
development alone.
95. Which of the following sentence (s) is/are true according to the context of the passage?
(I)Technology and automation have compressed the opportunities for
dependent industries.
(II)Technical advancement is forcing people to continuously update their
knowledge to sustain in the job market
(III)Even though some jobs will become redundant, technological
advancement has the potential to create many more employment opportunities.
(a)Both (i) and (ii)
(b)Only (iii)
(c)Both (ii) and (iii)
(d)All of these

96. Which of the following statement provides an appropriate premise of the given
passage?
(a) Technological innovations result in the improved lifestyles, and hence
consumerism increases and thereby results in more employment
opportunities.
(b) Harnessing technological change for the good also requires vigilance
to prevent new technology being used to emancipate workforce.
(c) gained an upper hand in its war with humans.
(d) None of these

97. Which of the following statement(s) is/are false with regards to the
context of the passage?
(i)60% of occupations have at least 30% of constituent work activities that can
be automated
(ii)The rate of technology adoption of most of the jobs will be varied and slow
(iii)Half a million global workers will need to switch to occupational
categories by 2030.
(a)Only (i)
(b)Both (i) and (ii)
(c)Only (iii)
(d)All of these

98. Which of the following is synonym of the word DRIVEN highlighted in
the passage?
(a)operated
(b)mobilized
(c)Voluntary
(d)researched

99. Which of the following is synonym of the word FRITTERING highlighted
in the passage?
(a)organize
(b)squander
(c)influence
(d)accumulate

100. Choose the most suitable word/phrase to fill the given blank (I).
(a)enhancing
(b)giving birth
(c)motivating
(d)growing risks