Para Completion MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Para Completion - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The sentence "It symbolized 'new' and 'one,' reflecting his role as the singular savior who would bring transformation." best fits in option 1.
• Here is the paragraph with the sentence placed at option 1, along with an explanation of why this placement is correct:
• Paragraph with the sentence inserted: In the movie The Matrix, the protagonist is known by the alias Neo. It symbolized "new" and "one," reflecting his role as the singular savior who would bring transformation. This name choice was deliberate, as it held symbolic significance throughout the narrative. __(2)___. The character’s journey from an ordinary programmer to "The One" was marked by his ability to perceive and manipulate the Matrix’s reality. ___(3)___. As the story unfolds, Neo becomes the key figure in the resistance against the machines, embodying hope and change for humanity. ___(4)____.
• Logical Progression:
  • The paragraph introduces the protagonist’s name, Neo.
  • The inserted sentence explains the meaning and symbolism of the name immediately after introducing it.
  • The subsequent sentences elaborate on the significance and role of Neo in the story.
• Contextual Fit: The sentence smoothly connects the introduction of the name with the explanation of its symbolic meaning.

Therefore, Option 1 is the most suitable placement for the given sentence.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The sentence "The mafia’s deep-rooted connections in various government agencies made it almost impossible to eradicate their influence completely." best fits in option 3.
• Here is the paragraph with the sentence placed at option 3, along with an explanation of why this placement is correct:
• Paragraph with the sentence inserted: Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, organized crime groups in Russia have grown significantly in power and influence. ___(1)___. In the 1990s, many mafia groups capitalized on the political instability and economic turmoil to embed themselves within the fabric of the new political system. ___(2)___. Their activities ranged from controlling regional elections to manipulating business regulations to favor their interests. The mafia’s deep-rooted connections in various government agencies made it almost impossible to eradicate their influence completely. This convergence of criminal and political interests shaped Russia’s post-Soviet governance in ways that continue to be felt today. ___(4)___.
• Logical Progression:
  • Introduction: The paragraph starts by describing the rise of organized crime after the Soviet Union’s collapse.
  • Growth and Exploitation: It then explains how mafia groups used political instability to their advantage.
  • Persistent Influence: The inserted sentence explains why mafia influence remained strong due to their deep connections within government agencies.
  • Impact: Finally, it summarizes how this criminal-political nexus shaped governance.
• Contextual Fit: The sentence acts as a bridge explaining the persistence of mafia power between their activities and the long-term consequences.

Therefore, Option 3 is the most suitable placement for the given sentence.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The sentence "Individuals fitting this archetype may find traditional social interactions less stimulating than their internal intellectual pursuits." best fits in Option 1.
• Here's the paragraph with the sentence placed at Option 1, along with an explanation of why this placement is correct:
• Paragraph with the sentence inserted: The popular trope of the socially awkward yet brilliant individual suggests a compelling, albeit often romanticized, link between social unconventionality and exceptional intellect. Individuals fitting this archetype may find traditional social interactions less stimulating than their internal intellectual pursuits. This often involves a preference for solitary activities or a disinterest in conventional social norms, rather than an inherent inability to interact effectively. Researchers hypothesize that certain cognitive traits, such as an intense focus on abstract problems or a divergence in thought patterns, might contribute to both higher intelligence and a reduced need for social conformity. However, it's crucial to distinguish between genuine cognitive predispositions and maladaptive social behaviors stemming from underlying psychological issues. Ultimately, while there might be a correlation in some cases, being a social outcast is not inherently a prerequisite for, nor a guarantee of, superior intelligence.
• Logical Progression:
  • The paragraph begins by introducing the "socially awkward yet brilliant individual" archetype.
  • The inserted sentence then provides a direct explanation for this "social unconventionality" – their internal intellectual pursuits are more stimulating than traditional social interactions. This logically explains why they might be perceived as socially awkward.
  • The sentence immediately following Blank 1 ("This often involves a preference for solitary activities or a disinterest in conventional social norms...") then elaborates on the behavioral manifestations of finding social interactions less stimulating. It shows how that preference plays out.
  • The subsequent sentences delve into cognitive traits, necessary distinctions, and the ultimate conclusion about the correlation.
• Contextual Fit:
  • Placing the sentence at Option 1 allows it to seamlessly bridge the introduction of the archetype with the description of its common behavioral patterns. It provides the internal motivation behind the social unconventionality.
  • If placed elsewhere, the flow would be disrupted. For example, placing it at Option 2 would be redundant with the preceding sentence's description of solitary preference. Placing it at Option 3 or 4 would place it after discussions of cognitive traits or distinctions, making its descriptive nature out of place.

Therefore, Option 1 is the most suitable placement for the given sentence.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The sentence "Their communal existence is marked by profound displays of solidarity and mutual aid, essential for navigating their vast territories and complex social challenges." best fits in Option 1.
• Here's the paragraph with the sentence placed at Option 1, along with an explanation of why this placement is correct:
• Paragraph with the sentence inserted: The Asian and African elephants are renowned for their highly intricate social structures, living in matriarchal herds where bonds are deeply ingrained over decades. Their communal existence is marked by profound displays of solidarity and mutual aid, essential for navigating their vast territories and complex social challenges. When a calf is threatened by predators, the entire herd instinctively forms a protective circle around it, showcasing remarkable collective defense strategies. This collaborative spirit extends beyond immediate threats; they often assist injured or sick members, walking slowly to accommodate them or even physically lifting them to prevent falls. Such actions underscore a level of empathy and mutual support rarely observed with such consistency and complexity in the animal kingdom.
• Logical Progression:
  • The paragraph starts by stating that elephants have "highly intricate social structures" and live in "matriarchal herds where bonds are deeply ingrained over decades."
  • The inserted sentence, "Their communal existence is marked by profound displays of solidarity and mutual aid, essential for navigating their vast territories and complex social challenges," serves as a perfect general statement that elaborates on the nature of these "intricate social structures" and "deeply ingrained bonds." It sets the stage for the specific examples that follow.
  • The subsequent sentences ("When a calf is threatened...", "This collaborative spirit extends beyond...") then provide specific examples of the "solidarity and mutual aid" mentioned in the inserted sentence. For instance, forming a protective circle for a calf is a display of "solidarity and mutual aid" in facing "complex social challenges" (predators). Assisting injured members is another direct example of "mutual aid."
  • The paragraph concludes by summarizing that "Such actions underscore a level of empathy and mutual support," which reinforces the theme introduced by the inserted sentence.
• Contextual Fit:
  • Placing the sentence at Option 1 allows it to bridge the general statement about social structures with the specific behavioral examples. It provides the overarching characteristic (solidarity and mutual aid) that the following examples illustrate.
  • If placed at Option 2 or 3, it would interrupt the flow of specific examples or the transition between them.
  • If placed at Option 4, it would be redundant with the concluding sentence which already summarizes the empathy and mutual support.

Therefore, Option 1 is the most suitable placement for the given sentence.

Key Points

• The sentence, "A high level of biodiversity increases the resilience of ecosystems, making them better able to withstand environmental changes, diseases, or climate shocks", explains the importance of biodiversity in maintaining ecosystem resilience.
• Option 1 introduces biodiversity and its fundamental role in natural systems, which sets the context but does not directly relate to ecosystem resilience.
• Option 2 discusses the roles of different species in maintaining ecological processes, making it the most logical place to insert the sentence about ecosystem resilience.
• Option 3 provides examples of ecosystems, which follow naturally after discussing resilience and processes.
• Option 4 addresses the consequences of losing biodiversity, which comes after explaining its importance and role.

Additional Information

• Option 1: The sentence does not fit here as this section serves as the introduction to biodiversity.
• Option 3: This option provides examples of ecosystems, which logically follow the explanation of resilience rather than precede it.
• Option 4: This section discusses the consequences of losing biodiversity, which should come after its role and importance have been established.

The correct answer is 'make use of it to raise awareness'.

Key Points

• The given sentence informs us about the 'usefulness' of Instagram.
• It is clear that we should use a verb¹ after the word 'not' as the preposition 'to' is already used before it.
• Option 1) begins with the word 'young' which is an adjective. Therefore we should eliminate option 1).
• Option 2) is inappropriate because we cannot use verb² form after the word 'not'.
• Option 3) is not the answer because it begins with the word 'laughter' which is a noun.
• Option 4) is the best fit because 'make' is a verb and it is appropriate for the paragraph.
• Option 5) is not the answer because it begins with a preposition which is not required here.

Additional Information

• Remiss: lacking care or attention or neglectful

The complete paragraph is: It is amazing how dominant Instagram has become in the world of social media. Eco-advocates would be remiss to not make use of it to raise awareness and spur action on behalf of the plane.

The correct answer is 'India remains complex'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is about India's central government.
• Option 1) and option 3) are about climate. So, we cannot choose these options.
• Option 4) is explaining a reason and it is not relevant to the context.
• We should eliminate option 5) as it begins with the preposition 'in' and 'in' is also written before the blank.
• Option 2) is the best fit because it mentions something about India and it completes the paragraph appropriately.

The complete paragraph is: We expect India’s central government to remain generally reform-minded over the next few years, and potential areas for further reform seem plentiful, in our view. However, the process of reform in India remains complex, and implementation at times has proven difficult.

The correct answer is 'The task is challenging'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is about financial literacy and awareness.
• Option 1) is not appropriate because it is not relevant to the context.
• Option 2) is not the suitable answer because it talks about something which is not relevant to the context.
• Option 3) is the best fit. In the previous sentence the achievement of something is mentioned. In order to indicate the process or the action which is previously mentioned we can begin the next sentence with the words 'the task'.
• Option 4) and option 5) are not relevant to the context. Hence, we cannot choose these options.

The complete paragraph: In India, financial literacy and awareness should go hand in hand, if the very important socio-economic objective of financial inclusion is to be achieved. The task is challenging because the majority of the population is still beyond the pale of the banking system.

The correct answer is option 1).

• While changing the narration of an imperative sentence, we need to follow these steps
• If the sentence is starting with "You should" and there is a statement, we make the following changes-
  •     The reporting verb said is changed into stated or asserted.
  • The conjunction 'that' is used in place of commas and inverted commas.
  • We will convert the Given sentence from imperative to Assertive then make changes into like we do while changing the narration of an assertive sentence.
  • The assertive sentence for the given Imperative sentence will be- "I should have been here yesterday."
  • The second person 'you' will be changed into 'I'.
  • The adverb of time (yesterday) will be changed in to ‘the day before’.
  • The tense of the given sentence is past progressive tense (should have been) which remains unchanged in the indirect sentence.

    Eventually, we will get the final sentence- " Shukla stated that I should have been here the day before today."

While converting the given sentence to Indirect speech,

• All inverted commas or quotation marks are omitted and the sentence ends with a full stop.
• The conjunction ‘that’ is added before the indirect statement.
• The present modal 'can not' changes into the past modal 'could not'.
• Words expressing nearness in time or place in Direct Speech generally change into words expressing distance in Indirect Speech. Hence, 'now' changes to 'then'.
• The first person of the reported speech changes according to the subject of reporting speech('I' changes to 'he'. The second person of reported speech changes according to the object of reporting speech('you' changes to 'her').
• 'Said to' changes to 'Told'. 'Told' is used when there is an object to receive the action from the subject. 
  • Eg - a)    Direct: He said to them, "You have to complete your jobs.”       

The correct answer is option 5, i.e. The Prime Minister’s call for engagement comes in the backdrop of recent Indian insistence that Delhi will hold talks only if Pakistan acts against terror suspects and outfits.

A conclusion must sum up all the ideas and does not introduce new ideas, thus, it can be rejected.

Option 1 can be rejected as it does not give the answer to ‘We’. Therefore, it does not looks as an appropriate conclusion rather, it generates new ideas and can be rejected.

Option 2 can also be eliminated as it introduces a new idea of ‘Kashmir’ which is nowhere evident from the given set of sentences.

Option 3 can be eliminated as it does not logically supports the content in sentence D. It may have been an appropriate conclusion but it sums up the ideas which are not supported by the given four sentences.

Option 4 can also be eliminated as it also generates new set of ideas regarding ‘China Pakistan Economic Corridor’ and thus, does not sum up the given context appropriately.

Option 5 is the most perfect conclusion among the given option choices as it proposes a fact that the P.M.’s response was because of the terror reasons which can also be inferred from B (where topics of security and prosperity are discussed).

Thus, only option 5 captures the essence of the statements and looks as the most appropriate answer choice.

Thus, the sentences can be structured as,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter to his new Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan has called for bilateral engagement, sources confirmed on Monday. In the first official communication with the new administration in Islamabad, the Indian leader has called for building on good neighbourly ties for security and prosperity in the region. The Indian response came soon after the newly appointed Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Mr. Modi has indicated at dialogue in his letter. However, the official said that India has not called for dialogue so far. Prime Minister wrote of constructive approach or engagement for the benefit of the people, by which he meant Pakistan should create conducive atmosphere. The Prime Minister’s call for engagement comes in the backdrop of recent Indian insistence that Delhi will hold talks only if Pakistan acts against terror suspects and outfits.

The correct answer is option 4.

• In interrogative sentences, 'said to' written in direct speech, is changed to 'asked, questioned, enquired, interrogated' in indirect sentence.
• '?' is changed to (.)
• For 'Wh-word' questions in 'direct sentences', no conjunction is used. 
• In indirect speech, the formation of the sentence would not be interrogative, i.e. use helping verb or main verb after the subject in reported speech. So, write 'I was' and 'I wanted' in reported speech.
• Tense of reported speech is changed, present simple changes into the past simple.
• The second person is changed as per the object in the reporting part of the direct speech. Here, 'you' will change according to the object of the reporting speech (me), so, write 'I' in indirect speech.
   

​The correct sentence is: She asked me who I was and what I wanted. 

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. As man proceeds to achieve his goal of conquering nature, he starts destroying it. He has added a new chapter to this record of destruction. He has started spraying chemical insecticides and pesticides on the land indiscriminately. As a result, birds, mammals, fishes and practically every form of wildlife are being killed.

The passage should begin with an introduction to the topic at hand - how man destroys nature as he tries to conquer them(only option 3 begins with an introduction which makes it the most suitable one). Then comes a statement that describes this - a new chapter in destruction. Then comes a statement that gives a precise example of this phenomenon - insecticides and pesticides. Finally comes statement comes which describes the result of all of this - birds, mammals, fishes and every wildlife being killed. 

Thus, the correct answer is option 3.