SBI Clerk Main 2019 English Language Quiz- 2nd July

The passage is more about the problems and differences in opinions of traders and businessmen of Surat regarding the implementation of GST. The bustling markets of Surat went silent after the introduction of GST as all stages of the textile industry which were free of tax net earlier had been brought under the GST regime at one go. It can be inferred from the second paragraph of the passage, “Earlier, all stages of the textile industry other than yarn had been free of the tax net, but these were now brought into the GST regime at one stroke.” Thus statement (I) is correct.
The statement (II) is incorrect as according to the passage, the traders went through a massive loss of 1.25 crore per day due to continuous strike from them for three weeks against the implementation of GST. It can be inferred from the third paragraph.
The statement (III) is correct as it can be inferred from the last paragraph of the passage, “Most of us are small businesses, and are not well versed in technology. We also have to hire professional accountants. These are added costs that will eat into our marginal profits…”
Hence (d) is the correct option in context of the passage.

The literal meaning of the phrase “fait accompli” means a thing that has already happened or been decided before those affected hear about it, leaving them with no option but to accept it. In this context, the author has tried to express the grievances and concerns of traders and businessmen of Surat who were badly affected after the implementation of GST. Read the first sentence of the last paragraph carefully, the author has clearly indicated that the textile traders are left with no alternative but to accept the new tax regime in the system. They had already incurred the loss due to shut down and any further acts of such extent would have an adverse impact on their business. So they have accepted GST though it was imposed without their consent. Other two statements are out of the context. Hence only statement (I) is correct in context of the passage.

All the statements except (d) can be inferred from the first paragraph of the passage. However, statement (d) seems to be another fact which may or may not be true as there is no clear evidence of this fact in the passage. None of the paragraphs has got any connection with the given statement. Thus it can be left out on the basis of its truancy from the passage. Hence (d) is the correct option in context of the passage.

It is to be noted that both the statements (I) and (II) are generalized versions of government’s motives behind bringing GST into the system. However, the question is about the aim behind bringing the textile sector within the GST regime which the author has pointed out in the third paragraph of the passage, “Chiefly made up of small businesses, the textile trade in Surat is carried out through traditional methods such as long-term credit and consignments based on trust. The GST move appears to encourage vertical integration and is expected to shift the sector towards big industry, which seems to be the mission of the current government.” Hence, in context of the passage only statement (III) brings out the correct motive behind the decision of the government.

All three statements are the problems related to the implementation of GST that the author felt that the traders of Surat were concerned with. This can be verified after going through last few sentences of the last paragraph, “Most of us are small businesses, and are not well versed in technology. We also have to hire professional accountants. These are added costs that will eat into our marginal profits…… but the fact that they needed time to implement accounting and other processes.” Hence (e) is the correct option in context of the passage.

In the first part of the sentence, "expecting" should be replaced by "is expected" as the sentence is in the passive voice. Moreover, the correct form depends on context. When we combine a verb with a form of to be, we typically need an -ed or -ing form. When we combine a verb with a modal like can or should, we typically need the base form. The other two parts of the sentence do not require any correction as both are grammatically correct. Hence (a) is the correct option.

The given sentence is grammatically correct. Hence it doesn’t require any correction.

The first part of the sentence is grammatically correct as the sentence is in Present tense. In part (II) of the sentence, “there has been a remarkable surge in demand for jobs” is the correct phrase as the noun phrase ‘remarkable surge’ seems to be missing a determiner before it. The addition of article ‘a’ before ‘remarkable surge’ acts as a determiner to it. Moreover, an article (a, an, or the) is a type of determiner. Possessive adjectives (my, his, our), possessive nouns (Joe’s, mother’s), and quantifiers (each, every) are also determiners. Single countable nouns usually require a determiner. In the third part of the sentence, the preposition “in” should be replaced by “under” and the article “the” should be used before “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme” to make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence (b) is the correct option.

In the first part of the sentence, replace the phrases “Flood control of India” and “in a large extent” by “Flood control in India” and “to a large extent” respectively as “in” and “to” are the correct prepositions in the context of their usage in the sentence. Moreover, Prepositions are function words that indicate how a noun or noun phrase relates to the rest of the sentence. Some prepositions, such as in, on, after, or since, express temporal or spatial relationships. In other cases, the relationship is more abstract, and the best preposition to use may depend on the words around it. These are known as “dependent prepositions,” and they do not follow any clear pattern. So, we need to choose prepositions carefully because sometimes changing a preposition can completely change the meaning of the phrase. Similarly, in the second part of the sentence, the phrase “to simple reason” should be replaced by “for the simple reason” as the correct preposition is “for” and there should be a use of determiner before the noun phrase “simple reason.” The third part of the sentence doesn’t require any correction as it is grammatically correct. Hence (b) is the correct option.

The first part of the sentence is grammatically correct and connects well with the other two parts to generate a coherent sentence. In the second part of the sentence, “would have gone long way” should be replaced by “would go a long way” as the phrase “gone long way” is not paired with the correct article. Moreover, there are many set expressions that require the definite article (the point is), the indefinite article (keep an eye on), or no article (head over heels). These expressions are idiomatic, so they don’t follow a particular pattern. The third part of the sentence is grammatically correct as there will be a use of the dependent clause “if” to make the sentence meaningful. Hence (c) is the correct option.

The word “linking” means connecting or joining something to something else. The word fits perfectly in both the sentences as in both the cases it signifies the similar meaning though in different contexts. The other word “covering” means deal with (a subject) by describing or analyzing its most important aspects or events. The word adds meaning to the sentence which other words given as options lack. Hence (d) is the correct choice.

The word “plunging” means falling steeply. The word fits in both the sentences as in the first case; it is about fall in crude oil prices while on the other, it is about falling of Cassini in the Saturn’s atmosphere. The other word “unexplored” means not investigated or mapped. It is also used in different contexts in both the sentences but makes them meaningful. Hence (b) is the correct option.

‘invoking, onerous’ is the correct choice.
Invoking means call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.
Onerous means (of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty.
Arduous has some similarity with onerous but the use of referring is incorrect.
Rudimentary means relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form but the second part of both the sentences require a word which resembles ‘difficulty’, therefore the choice is not correct.
Adducing means cite as evidence therefore it is an incorrect choice and illogical.
Elicit means to draw out.

‘fiefdom, dissenting’ fits the two sentences perfectly.
Fiefdom means a territory or sphere of operation controlled by a particular person or group.
Dissent means hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held.
Plight means a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation. The use of plight in both the sentences makes it illogical and out of the context.
Infuriated means make (someone) extremely angry and impatient. It is not a correct choice for the second option and therefore option (a) is incorrect.

“diverging, cognitive” is the correct choice for the given question.
Diverging means (of a road, route, or line) separate from another route and go in a different direction.
The first sentence is talking about the views and since views can be different therefore diverging fits the sentence appropriately. The second sentence is mentioning the word ‘two’, and as we know, two ideas can be different therefore diverging here fits the bill too.
Cognitive means the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Both the sentences are talking about ideas , intelligence and views therefore cognitive is the correct choice. The combination of both Diverging and cognitive fits bother sentences perfectly, therefore option (a) is the correct choice.
Voluntary means done, given, or acting of one's own free will.