This is the verbal ability questions and answers section on "Fill In The Blanks" with explanation for various interview, competitive examination and entrance test. Solved examples with detailed answer description, explanation are given and it would be easy to understand.
1. _____ and discipline are the basic necessities of an organised society.
(A) Peace
(B) Harmony
(C) Prosperity
(D) Progress
(E) Hierarchy
(F) Concord
- A. A and B
- B. B and F
- C. D and F
- D. C and D
- E. A and D
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The clue is 'an organised society'. More than 'peace', 'prosperity' or 'progress', an 'organised society' banks on 'harmony' and 'concord'.
2. With the increase in human activities, there has been _____ use of natural resources thereby causing disharmony between human beings and the natural environment.
(A) planned
(B) reckless
(C) excessive
(D) careful
(E) sustained
(F) avaricious
- A. C and F
- B. B and C
- C. A and D
- D. B and F
- E. D and E
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
There has been an increase in human activities which has resulted in 'reckless' or 'excessive' use of natural resources. None of the other words can be used for the blank.
3. The city is a unique blend of tradition and _____ because it still retains its old world charm despite rapid urbanisation.
(A) history
(B) progress
(C) modernity
(D) retrogression
(E) liberalism
- A. A and F
- B. A and B
- C. C and E
- D. D and F
- E. D and E
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
'Urbanization' stands for 'modernity' and 'old charm' denotes 'tradition'. There is a contrast, hence 'conservatism' is ruled out and liberalism is congruent with 'modernity' and 'urbanisation'.
4. The island looks very _____ because there are hardly any inhabitants dwelling in it.
(A) parlous
(B) perilous
(C) commodious
(D) picturesque
(E) deserted
(F) desolate
- A. A and B
- B. B and D
- C. C and D
- D. C and F
- E. E and F
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
When nobody is living in a place, the place looks 'deserted' or 'desolate' which are the most appropriate words for the blank.
5. One must not be _____ by failure because it is often said that failure is the stepping stone to success.
(A) influenced
(B) hapless
(C) affronted
(D) disheartened
(E) discouraged
(F) inspired
- A. A and E
- B. A and B
- C. B and C
- D. D and E
- E. A and F
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Failure can dishearten or discourage someone.
