English Language Quiz For Bank Foundation 2023 -16th October

Directions (1-5): In each of the question given below, a statement has been given with a blank. Some words or phrases have been given in the options following the statement. Choose the most appropriate word or phrase that could fit in the statement to make it contextually meaningful and grammatically correct.

Q1. The ____ of the research findings is critical for making accurate conclusions.
(a) validity
(b) reliability
(c) significance
(d) generalizability
(e) replicability

Q2. The ____ of the judge’s ruling was criticized by legal experts.
(a) interpretation
(b) application
(c) enforcement
(d) appeal
(e) verdict

Q3. It is impossible to ______ the two horses of interest and morality in the diplomatic sphere.
(a) compact
(b) preclude
(c) rise
(d) divest
(e) straddle

Q4. The inspiration flows from the _______ of ancient India, with the claim that its worldwide application would contribute to the welfare of the planet.
(a) stupidity
(b) imprudence
(c) wisdom
(d) lunacy
(e) obtuseness

Q5. Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air around us, and there are three ways to _____ it.
(a) lead
(b) track
(c) escape
(d) guide
(e) neglect

Solutions:

S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. The most appropriate word that could fit in the blank to make the sentence contextually meaningful and grammatically correct is validity. Validity refers to the extent to which a research study measures what it intends to measure. In other words, it refers to the accuracy of the research findings. The sentence talks about how the validity of research findings is critical for making accurate conclusions.
Option (b) reliability is an incorrect option as it refers to the consistency of the research findings, rather than the accuracy.
Option (c) significance is an incorrect option as it refers to the importance or impact of the research findings, rather than the accuracy.
Option (d) generalizability is an incorrect option as it refers to the extent to which the research findings can be applied to other populations or settings, rather than the accuracy.
Option (e) replicability is an incorrect option as it refers to the ability to repeat a study and obtain similar results, rather than the accuracy.

S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. The most appropriate word that could fit in the blank to make the sentence contextually meaningful and grammatically correct is interpretation. Interpretation refers to the way in which something, such as a law or ruling, is understood or explained. The sentence talks about how the interpretation of the judge’s ruling was criticized by legal experts.
Option (b) application is an incorrect option as it refers to the actual use or implementation of something, such as a law or ruling, rather than the understanding or explanation of it.
Option (c) enforcement is an incorrect option as it refers to the process of making sure that something, such as a law or ruling, is followed or obeyed, rather than the understanding or explanation of it.
Option (d) appeal is an incorrect option as it refers to the process of asking a higher court to review and change a decision made by a lower court, rather than the understanding or explanation of a ruling. Option (e) verdict is an incorrect option as it refers to the decision or judgment made by a jury or judge in a legal case, rather than the understanding or explanation of a ruling.

S3. Ans. (e)
Sol. The most appropriate word that could fit in the blank to make the sentence contextually meaningful and grammatically correct is straddle. Straddle means to be on both sides of something or to have two opposite opinions or attitudes at the same time. The sentence talks about how it is impossible to balance the two horses of interest and morality in the diplomatic sphere.
Option (a) compact is an incorrect option as it means to make something smaller or more tightly packed, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Option (b) preclude is an incorrect option as it means to prevent something from happening or to make something impossible, which is the opposite of what the sentence is trying to convey.
Option (c) rise is an incorrect option as it means to move upwards or to increase, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Option (d) divest is an incorrect option as it means to get rid of something or to deprive oneself of something, which does not fit the context of the sentence.

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. The most appropriate word that could fit in the blank to make the sentence contextually meaningful and grammatically correct is wisdom. Wisdom refers to the ability to make good judgments based on knowledge and experience. The sentence talks about how the inspiration flows from the wisdom of ancient India, with the claim that its worldwide application would contribute to the welfare of the planet.
Option (a) stupidity is an incorrect option as it means a lack of intelligence or common sense, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Option (b) imprudence is an incorrect option as it means a lack of caution or wisdom, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Option (d) lunacy is an incorrect option as it means the state of being mentally ill or crazy, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Option (e) obtuseness is an incorrect option as it means a lack of sharpness or intelligence, which does not fit the context of the sentence.

S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. The most appropriate word that could fit in the blank to make the sentence contextually meaningful and grammatically correct is track. Track means to monitor or keep a record of something. The sentence talks about how there are three ways to track humidity, which refers to the amount of moisture in the air around us.
Option (a) lead is an incorrect option as it means the initiative in an action; an example for others to follow, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Option (c) escape is an incorrect option as it means to get away from something or to avoid something, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Option (d) guide is an incorrect option as it means to show or direct someone or something, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Option (e) neglect is an incorrect option as it means to ignore or pay no attention to something, which does not fit the context of the sentence.