141. Art of writing for newspapers and magazines
A. Literature
B. Journalism
C. Biography
D. Artistry
142. An abandoned child of unknown parents who is found by somebody
A. Foundling
B. Sibling
C. Urchin
D. Orphan
143. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river bank
A. Swamps
B. Marshes
C. Hinterland
D. Isthmuses
144. A written statement about someone’s character. usually provided by an employer
A. testimonial
B. memorandum
C. certificate
D. licence
145. One who does not make mistakes
A. Pessimist
B. Optimist
C. Infallible
D. Hypocrite
Directions (Q. 146–170): In each of the following passages, some words have been left out. First read the passage and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
PASSAGE I
(Q. 146-150):
If you prefer mountains __(146)__ deserts, try Darjeeling, West Bengal’s hill resort that __(147)__ at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas. __(148)__ while in Bengal, if your spirit of adventure gets the better of you, __(149)__ the ferry to the Sunderbans, the world’s largest delta. But if these places do not attract you, there’s Bhutan, the quiet Himalayan Kingdom
__(150)__ West Bengal.
146. A. against
B. from
C. with
D. to
147. A. nestles
B. cuddles
C. sleeps
D. rests
148. A. so
B. and
C. but
D. since
149. A. ask
B. take
C. pick
D. pay
150. A. adjoining
B. surrounding
C. skirting
D. bordering
PASSAGE II
(Q. 151-160):
No communication has ever provided so many people with as __(151)__ a range of new __(152)__ as television has. Without __(153)__ their homes, people can watch Government officials __(154)__ important functions and see how people in __(155)__ lands look and live. Television takes its __(156)__ to deserts, jungles and even the sea floor. Television gives us a __(157)__ of real life tragedy as when it comes to the __(158)__ of war, natural disasters and poverty. It also __(159)__ moments of great triumph, such as when the astronaut just __(160)__ foot on the moon.
151. A. large
B. wide
C. many
D. broad
152. A. experiences
B. incidents
C. happenings
D. anecdotes
153. A. parting
B. moving
C. departing
D. leaving
154. A. perform
B. accomplish
C. pursue
D. achieve
155. A. far out
B. far off
C. by far
D. far and wide
156. A. watchers
B. audience
C. viewers
D. spectators
157. A. glimpse
B. glance
C. look
D. sight
158. A. wounded
B. army
C. victims
D. soldiers
159. A. ceases
B. captures
C. seizes
D. catches
160. A. set
B. put
C. kept
D. placed
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