Parajumble

The five sentences (labelled 1,2,3,4, and 5) given in this question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper order for the sentences and key in this sequence of five numbers as your answer.

1. Prime ministers, at least, are expected to understand this fine differentiation better than the rank and file.

2. One problem with the survey is that it appears clearly slanted towards the Bharatiya Janata Party’s key agenda ahead of the 2019 elections.

3. The structure of politics in a conventional democracy makes it difficult for politicians to understand the distinction between the domains of party imperatives such as election campaigning and the official governance process.

4. The latest example of this is the detailed online survey launched on the prime minister’s app, seeking views from the Indian public on his government’s performance.

5. Over the past few years however, Narendra Modi, the Indian PM, has demonstrated a hazy notion of what constitutes the sphere of public governance as distinct from his party’s campaign platform.

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CR- Summary Question

Uniqlo, the Japanese fast fashion brand, is paying $300 million over 10 years to replace Nike Inc. as the kit sponsor for Roger Federer. Of course, Uniqlo will still use digital ads, but it will get the most bang for its marketing buck when it can get customers specifically to seek out its brand, not just a generic white t-shirt in an internet search. Instead, as it tries to expand in North America and Europe, Uniqlo needs to build brand awareness and a desire to visit its stores or website. That’s where Federer comes in. Even in the twilight of his career, ESPN ranks him as the world’s fourth most famous sports star.

Identify the most appropriate summary for the paragraph.

A. Uniqlo’s prospective customers in North American and European markets lionize Roger Federer, one of the most famous sports stars, and this would facilitate an increase in Uniqlo’s brand awareness.

B. Since Roger Federer is one of the most famous sports stars, the decision by Uniqlo to get him to endorse its brand is justified.

C. Uniqlo has paid $300 million to sign Roger Federer in a bid to increase its brand awareness in North America and European markets.

D. Despite Roger Federer being in the twilight of his career, the fact that he will augment Uniqlo’s brand recognition justifies the company’s sponsorship deal.

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Verbal Question of the Day: 14

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Out of Context

Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent short paragraph. Identify the odd one out. Choose its number as your answer and key it in.

1. The recent volatility in cryptocurrency markets has only emboldened policymakers around the world to take a more skeptical view of the trade.

Fill in the Blanks

The following question has a sentence with two blanks. Given below it are four pairs of words. Choose the pair that best completes the sentence.

Plans for future research that the authors have                could not only excite scientists but also science                  and sci-fiction writers across the world.

Parajumble

The five sentences (labelled 1,2,3,4, and 5) given in this question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper order for the sentences and key in this sequence of five numbers as your answer.

1. A separate collection system for biodegradable plastic would need to be set up in order for the shift to really work, and that would involve millions in investments from states.

CR- Summary Question

Walmart acquired a majority stake in Flipkart for a mind-numbing amount and has announced that it will not rest till it wins the Indian e-commerce battle. Amazon too is gearing up for the fight. Consumers are going to be accosted with more and more luscious deals online. Multiple offers are going to be showered on customers, and more and more millennials are going to do their shopping from their couches. What then happens to the old-fashioned traditional mall and big brand department stores?

Which one of the following captures the essence of the above paragraph?

‘Out of Context’ Question

Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent short paragraph. Identify the odd one out. Choose its number as your answer.

1. The rupee’s troubles just do not seem to end- on Thursday, it weakened past 69 intraday against the U.S. dollar, an all-time low.

Fill in the Blanks

The following question has a sentence with two blanks. Given below it are four pairs of words. Choose the pair that best completes the sentence.

Despite the             , police               towards children is nothing new in the US.