Question

    Directions: The following questions consist of a single sentence with one blank only. You are given six words denominated by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 out of which you have to pick two correct words, either of which will make the sentence meaningfully correct and complete. Then choose one of the options which is the combination of correct set of words as your correct answer.  

    Chinese nationals ____________ banners in protest from

    across the Indus River when Indian villagers were celebrating the birthday of the Dalai Lama in Demchok in eastern Ladakh. 1. displayed      2. proved   3. contained    4. archived    5. fired    6. raised
    A 1 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 4 and 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 and 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 3 and 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘display’ means ‘to arrange something or a collection of things so that it can be seen by the public’. The word ‘raise’ means ‘to lift something to a higher position’. Both these words fit the blank. 2- to show a particular result after a period of time. 3- to have something inside or include something as a part. 4- to store old records or documents so that you can access them again in the future. 5- the shooting of guns or other weapons.

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