Directions: Fill the gaps in the passages below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each gap. The right words are the ones used by the author. Be guided by the author’s overall style and meaning when you choose the answers.
It may have been one small step in launching rockets, but is a giant leap for a country’s space ambitions. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV – D2) that blasted off in Sriharikota must have dispelled whatever doubts that ....1.....in the minds of India’s space scientists about their flagship launcher’s capabilities, for the GSLV now needs just one more test flight to become commercially operational and grab a slice of the ......2....market for two tonne satellites, currently the exclusive preserve of American space boosters and European space Agency’s Ariane rockets. All this, of course, besides ......3.......India’s growing requirements for telecommunications, radio and T.V. broadcasting and remote sensing.
Answer for Fill in the Blank ....1.....
Explanation: Linger means reluctant to leave. The doubts lingered in the minds of the scientists. They did not prevail (prove more powerful, be widespread) or endure (remain in existence, suffer patiently) or continue (persist in an activity, remain in existence).
Directions: Fill the gaps in the passages below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each gap. The right words are the ones used by the author. Be guided by the author’s overall style and meaning when you choose the answers.
It may have been one small step in launching rockets, but is a giant leap for a country’s space ambitions. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV – D2) that blasted off in Sriharikota must have dispelled whatever doubts that ....1.....in the minds of India’s space scientists about their flagship launcher’s capabilities, for the GSLV now needs just one more test flight to become commercially operational and grab a slice of the ......2....market for two tonne satellites, currently the exclusive preserve of American space boosters and European space Agency’s Ariane rockets. All this, of course, besides ......3.......India’s growing requirements for telecommunications, radio and T.V. broadcasting and remote sensing.
Answer for Fill in the Blank ....2.....
Explanation: ....grabs a slice of the market....what kind of market? It is a niche market (niche means specialized but profitable corner of the market). It is not lucrative (profitable) or specialized alone – niche combines both these aspects. It is definitely not a popular market.
Directions: Fill the gaps in the passages below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each gap. The right words are the ones used by the author. Be guided by the author’s overall style and meaning when you choose the answers.
It may have been one small step in launching rockets, but is a giant leap for a country’s space ambitions. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV – D2) that blasted off in Sriharikota must have dispelled whatever doubts that ....1.....in the minds of India’s space scientists about their flagship launcher’s capabilities, for the GSLV now needs just one more test flight to become commercially operational and grab a slice of the ......2....market for two tonne satellites, currently the exclusive preserve of American space boosters and European space Agency’s Ariane rockets. All this, of course, besides ......3.......India’s growing requirements for telecommunications, radio and T.V. broadcasting and remote sensing.
Answer for Fill in the Blank ....3.....
Explanation: Augment means to increase whereas enhance means to improve the quality. Here the right word is augmenting. It cannot be reinforcing (strengthening with additional material) or curtailing (reduce the quantity).
Directions: Fill the gaps in the passages below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each gap. The right words are the ones used by the author. Be guided by the author’s overall style and meaning when you choose the answers.
Explanation: A nation should not be daunted or frightened. But when we say'.... let itself be .....'the right word is hijacked (taken by force). A nation cannot let itself to be hijacked. Similarly It cannot let itself be 'held to ransom' not ransomed.
Directions: Fill the gaps in the passages below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each gap. The right words are the ones used by the author. Be guided by the author’s overall style and meaning when you choose the answers.
Explanation: .......a climate of artistic liberalism......(meaning open to new ideas) not merely excellence (outstanding quality) or eminence (acknowledge superiority) or egalitarianism (equality).