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Question 111

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Archaeology provides a window into our past, allowing us to uncover and understand the lives of ancient civilizations. Recent advancements in technology have significantly enhanced our ability to analyze archaeological remains, particularly in the field of medical research on the reconstruction of skeletons. One of the most groundbreaking discoveries in this area came from a site in northern Mesopotamia, where a team of archaeologists unearthed a remarkably well-preserved skeleton of a young woman believed to be from the Kurdish region.

The skeleton, dated to approximately 4,000 years ago, has provided invaluable insights into the health, diet, and lifestyle of the ancient Kurdish population. Using advanced imaging techniques and DNA analysis, researchers have been able to reconstruct her physical appearance and identify various aspects of her life. For instance, the analysis revealed traces of malnutrition and specific markers pointing to a disease she might have suffered from. Moreover, the skeleton's condition has allowed for the study of ancient medical practices. Evidence of a surgical procedure performed on the leg bone indicated that ancient Kurdish physicians possessed a considerable understanding of human anatomy. This discovery has (A)_____ fresh interest in the medical capabilities of early civilizations and has provided a new perspective on the evolution of medical knowledge. To achieve such detailed reconstructions, researchers employ a variety of sophisticated methodologies. High-resolution 3D scanning technologies and computer algorithms enable scientists to recreate bone structures with remarkable accuracy. These (B)_____ tools not only allow for the detailed study of ancient remains but also have applications in modern medicine, particularly in orthopedics and forensic science. The implications of these findings are profound, as they offer a (C)_____ into the everyday lives of people from millennia ago. Understanding the challenges they faced, the diseases they battled, and the medical knowledge they developed can provide valuable context to the evolution of human society. Additionally, this research helps (D)_____ the rich and diverse history of the Kurdish people, often overlooked in broader historical narratives.

In conclusion, the intersection of archaeology and medical research opens up a (E)_____ frontier in our understanding of the past. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, researchers can breathe life into ancient remains, offering a (F)_____ glimpse into the worlds that preceded us.

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (E)?​​​

  1. AOption (a)

    final

  2. BOption (b)

    familiar

  3. COption (c)

    new

  4. DOption (d)

    distant

  5. EOption (e)

    closed

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

final

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Question 112

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Archaeology provides a window into our past, allowing us to uncover and understand the lives of ancient civilizations. Recent advancements in technology have significantly enhanced our ability to analyze archaeological remains, particularly in the field of medical research on the reconstruction of skeletons. One of the most groundbreaking discoveries in this area came from a site in northern Mesopotamia, where a team of archaeologists unearthed a remarkably well-preserved skeleton of a young woman believed to be from the Kurdish region.

The skeleton, dated to approximately 4,000 years ago, has provided invaluable insights into the health, diet, and lifestyle of the ancient Kurdish population. Using advanced imaging techniques and DNA analysis, researchers have been able to reconstruct her physical appearance and identify various aspects of her life. For instance, the analysis revealed traces of malnutrition and specific markers pointing to a disease she might have suffered from. Moreover, the skeleton's condition has allowed for the study of ancient medical practices. Evidence of a surgical procedure performed on the leg bone indicated that ancient Kurdish physicians possessed a considerable understanding of human anatomy. This discovery has (A)_____ fresh interest in the medical capabilities of early civilizations and has provided a new perspective on the evolution of medical knowledge. To achieve such detailed reconstructions, researchers employ a variety of sophisticated methodologies. High-resolution 3D scanning technologies and computer algorithms enable scientists to recreate bone structures with remarkable accuracy. These (B)_____ tools not only allow for the detailed study of ancient remains but also have applications in modern medicine, particularly in orthopedics and forensic science. The implications of these findings are profound, as they offer a (C)_____ into the everyday lives of people from millennia ago. Understanding the challenges they faced, the diseases they battled, and the medical knowledge they developed can provide valuable context to the evolution of human society. Additionally, this research helps (D)_____ the rich and diverse history of the Kurdish people, often overlooked in broader historical narratives.

In conclusion, the intersection of archaeology and medical research opens up a (E)_____ frontier in our understanding of the past. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, researchers can breathe life into ancient remains, offering a (F)_____ glimpse into the worlds that preceded us.

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (F)?​​​

  1. AOption (a)

    fragmented

  2. BOption (b)

    distorted

  3. COption (c)

    clear

  4. DOption (d)

    vague

  5. EOption (e)

    inaccurate

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Answer: (a)A.

fragmented

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Question 113

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Five alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to "No improvement". 

The progressive unlock of the economy has helped life insurers get new customers.

  1. AOption (a)

    unlocked of

  2. BOption (b)

    unlocking of

  3. COption (c)

    unlock in

  4. DOption (d)

    unlock at

  5. EOption (e)

    No improvement

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Answer: (a)A.

unlocked of

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Question 114

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Five alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to "No improvement". 

Having taken a big hit during the initial months of the lock down, real estate sector in India has again started doing well.

  1. AOption (a)

    Have been taken

  2. BOption (b)

    Having been taken

  3. COption (c)

    Having took

  4. DOption (d)

    Having take

  5. EOption (e)

    No improvement

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Have been taken

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Question 115

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Five alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to "No improvement". 

Indian banking sector need to use emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and machine learning for corporate loans for quality lending.

  1. AOption (a)

    is needing to use

  2. BOption (b)

    need use

  3. COption (c)

    needs to use

  4. DOption (d)

    needs to used

  5. EOption (e)

    No improvement

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

is needing to use

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Question 116

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Five alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to "No improvement". 

Increased digital adoption by Indian lenders can lead to higher return ratios in the next few years.

  1. AOption (a)

    could lead

  2. BOption (b)

    will lead

  3. COption (c)

    shall lead

  4. DOption (d)

    would lead

  5. EOption (e)

    No improvement

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

could lead

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Question 117

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

In each of the questions given below, four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, select ‘5’ as your option. 

Their love (A) story was one that was so remember (B) that people would unique (C) it for years (D) to come.

  1. AOption (a)

    A-B

  2. BOption (b)

    B-C

  3. COption (c)

    C-D 

  4. DOption (d)

    D-A

  5. EOption (e)

    No Rearrangement

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A-B

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Question 118

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

In each of the questions given below, four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, select ‘5’ as your option.

The breaking-news (A) had taken (B) place in the penthouse (C) of the 5-star hotel and immediately became murder. (D)

  1. AOption (a)

    A-B

  2. BOption (b)

    B-C

  3. COption (c)

    C-D

  4. DOption (d)

    D-A

  5. EOption (e)

    No Rearrangement

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A-B

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Question 119

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

In each of the questions given below, four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, then select ‘5’ as your option.

For their band (A) they hired the best wedding (B) as they wanted to long (C) all-night dance (D).

  1. AOption (a)

    A-B and C-D

  2. BOption (b)

    A-C and B-D

  3. COption (c)

    A-D and B-C

  4. DOption (d)

    D-A

  5. EOption (e)

    No Rearrangement

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A-B and C-D

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Question 120

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

In each of the questions given below, four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, select ‘5’ as your option.

While unnecessary (A) may seem like a glorious (B) way to sacrifice life, the truth (C) is that most wars are war. (D)

  1. AOption (a)

    A-B

  2. BOption (b)

    B-C

  3. COption (c)

    C-D

  4. DOption (d)

    D-A

  5. EOption (e)

    No Rearrangement

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A-B

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