141. Art of writing for newspapers and magazines
A. Literature
B. Journalism
C. Biography
D. Artistry
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142. An abandoned child of unknown parents who is found by somebody
A. Foundling
B. Sibling
C. Urchin
D. Orphan
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143. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river bank
A. Swamps
B. Marshes
C. Hinterland
D. Isthmuses
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144. A written statement about someone’s character. usually provided by an employer
A. testimonial
B. memorandum
C. certificate
D. licence
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145. One who does not make mistakes
A. Pessimist
B. Optimist
C. Infallible
D. Hypocrite
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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
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147. A. nestles
B. cuddles
C. sleeps
D. rests
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148. A. so
B. and
C. but
D. since
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149. A. ask
B. take
C. pick
D. pay
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150. A. adjoining
B. surrounding
C. skirting
D. bordering
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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
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152. A. experiences
B. incidents
C. happenings
D. anecdotes
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153. A. parting
B. moving
C. departing
D. leaving
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154. A. perform
B. accomplish
C. pursue
D. achieve
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155. A. far out
B. far off
C. by far
D. far and wide
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156. A. watchers
B. audience
C. viewers
D. spectators
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157. A. glimpse
B. glance
C. look
D. sight
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158. A. wounded
B. army
C. victims
D. soldiers
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159. A. ceases
B. captures
C. seizes
D. catches
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160. A. set
B. put
C. kept
D. placed
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