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Question 21

LIC ADO 2023• English Language

Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labelled (1) to (7). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.

Suleiman I, commonly known as Suleiman the Magnificent in the West and Suleiman the Lawgiver in his (1), was the tenth and longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1520 until his death in 1566. Under his administration, the Ottoman (2) ruled over at least 25 million people.

Suleiman became a (3) monarch of 16th-century Europe, presiding over the apex of the Ottoman Empire's economic, military and political power. Suleiman personally led Ottoman armies in (4) the Christian strongholds of Belgrade and Rhodes as well as most of Hungary before his conquests were checked at the siege of Vienna in 1529. He (5) much of the Middle East in his conflict with the Safavids and large areas of North Africa as far west as Algeria. Under his rule, the Ottoman fleet (6) the seas from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and through the Persian Gulf.

At the helm of an expanding empire, Suleiman personally instituted major judicial changes (7) to society, education, taxation and criminal law.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. AOption (a)

    realm

  2. BOption (b)

    wilderness

  3. COption (c)

    mind

  4. DOption (d)

    community

  5. EOption (e)

    heathland

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

realm

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'realm'.

Key Points

  • The given sentence is talking about king Suleiman I, and the names given to him as Suleiman the Magnificent in the West and Suleiman the Lawgiver in his kingdom.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'realm'.
  • The word 'realm' means a kingdom.​
  • Example: The king banished his daughter from his realm for marrying his enemy's son.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

 Additional Information

  • Let us explore the other options:
  • Wilderness: a tract or region uncultivated and uninhabited by human beings.
  • Mind: the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.
  • Community: combines some form of punishment with activities carried out in the community.
  • Heathland: an extensive area of heath.

Question 22

LIC ADO 2023• English Language

Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labelled (1) to (7). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.

Suleiman I, commonly known as Suleiman the Magnificent in the West and Suleiman the Lawgiver in his (1), was the tenth and longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1520 until his death in 1566. Under his administration, the Ottoman (2) ruled over at least 25 million people.

Suleiman became a (3) monarch of 16th-century Europe, presiding over the apex of the Ottoman Empire's economic, military and political power. Suleiman personally led Ottoman armies in (4) the Christian strongholds of Belgrade and Rhodes as well as most of Hungary before his conquests were checked at the siege of Vienna in 1529. He (5) much of the Middle East in his conflict with the Safavids and large areas of North Africa as far west as Algeria. Under his rule, the Ottoman fleet (6) the seas from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and through the Persian Gulf.

At the helm of an expanding empire, Suleiman personally instituted major judicial changes (7) to society, education, taxation and criminal law.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

  1. AOption (a)

    state

  2. BOption (b)

    republic

  3. COption (c)

    city

  4. DOption (d)

    empire

  5. EOption (e)

    country

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

empire

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'empire'.

Key Points

  • The given sentence is talking about king Suleiman and under his administration, his empire ruled over at least 25 million people.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'empire'.
  • The word 'empire' means an extensive group of states or countries ruled over by a single monarch, an oligarchy, or a sovereign state.​
  • Example: Rome was the capital of the Roman empire.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

 Additional Information

  • Let us explore the other options:
  • State: a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
  • Republic: a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
  • City: a large town.
  • Country: a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.

Question 23

LIC ADO 2023• English Language

Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labelled (1) to (7). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.

Suleiman I, commonly known as Suleiman the Magnificent in the West and Suleiman the Lawgiver in his (1), was the tenth and longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1520 until his death in 1566. Under his administration, the Ottoman (2) ruled over at least 25 million people.

Suleiman became a (3) monarch of 16th-century Europe, presiding over the apex of the Ottoman Empire's economic, military and political power. Suleiman personally led Ottoman armies in (4) the Christian strongholds of Belgrade and Rhodes as well as most of Hungary before his conquests were checked at the siege of Vienna in 1529. He (5) much of the Middle East in his conflict with the Safavids and large areas of North Africa as far west as Algeria. Under his rule, the Ottoman fleet (6) the seas from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and through the Persian Gulf.

At the helm of an expanding empire, Suleiman personally instituted major judicial changes (7) to society, education, taxation and criminal law.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

  1. AOption (a)

    obscured

  2. BOption (b)

    healthy

  3. COption (c)

    proud

  4. DOption (d)

    minor

  5. EOption (e)

    prominent

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

prominent

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'prominent'.

Key Points

  • The given sentence is talking about king Suleiman becoming a famous monarch of 16th-century Europe because he ruled over Ottoman Empire at its peak in economic, military and political power.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'prominent'.
  • The word 'prominent' means important; famous.​
  • Example: She was a prominent member of the school's student council.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 5.

 

 Additional Information

  • Let us explore the other options:
  • Obscured: not discovered or known about; uncertain.
  • Healthy: in a good physical or mental condition; in good health.
  • Proud: feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.
  • Minor: lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance.

Question 24

LIC ADO 2023• English Language

Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labelled (1) to (7). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.

Suleiman I, commonly known as Suleiman the Magnificent in the West and Suleiman the Lawgiver in his (1), was the tenth and longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1520 until his death in 1566. Under his administration, the Ottoman (2) ruled over at least 25 million people.

Suleiman became a (3) monarch of 16th-century Europe, presiding over the apex of the Ottoman Empire's economic, military and political power. Suleiman personally led Ottoman armies in (4) the Christian strongholds of Belgrade and Rhodes as well as most of Hungary before his conquests were checked at the siege of Vienna in 1529. He (5) much of the Middle East in his conflict with the Safavids and large areas of North Africa as far west as Algeria. Under his rule, the Ottoman fleet (6) the seas from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and through the Persian Gulf.

At the helm of an expanding empire, Suleiman personally instituted major judicial changes (7) to society, education, taxation and criminal law.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

  1. AOption (a)

    conquering

  2. BOption (b)

    slacking

  3. COption (c)

    yielding

  4. DOption (d)

    inciting

  5. EOption (e)

    liberating

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

conquering

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'conquering'.

Key Points

  • The given sentence is talking about Suleiman personally leading Ottoman armies and taking control over the Christian strongholds of Belgrade and Rhodes as well as most of Hungary.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'conquering'.
  • The word 'conquering' means to **overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force.**​
  • Example: Timur conquered Delhi after attacking the Tughlaq Sultan Mehmud.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

 Additional Information

  • Let us explore the other options:
  • Slacking: decrease or reduce in intensity, quantity, or speed.
  • Yielding: inclined to give in; submissive; compliant.
  • Inciting: encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour).
  • Liberating: freeing a place or people from enemy occupation.

Question 25

LIC ADO 2023• English Language

Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labelled (1) to (7). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.

Suleiman I, commonly known as Suleiman the Magnificent in the West and Suleiman the Lawgiver in his (1), was the tenth and longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1520 until his death in 1566. Under his administration, the Ottoman (2) ruled over at least 25 million people.

Suleiman became a (3) monarch of 16th-century Europe, presiding over the apex of the Ottoman Empire's economic, military and political power. Suleiman personally led Ottoman armies in (4) the Christian strongholds of Belgrade and Rhodes as well as most of Hungary before his conquests were checked at the siege of Vienna in 1529. He (5) much of the Middle East in his conflict with the Safavids and large areas of North Africa as far west as Algeria. Under his rule, the Ottoman fleet (6) the seas from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and through the Persian Gulf.

At the helm of an expanding empire, Suleiman personally instituted major judicial changes (7) to society, education, taxation and criminal law.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. AOption (a)

    abridged

  2. BOption (b)

    annexed

  3. COption (c)

    plummeted

  4. DOption (d)

    divided

  5. EOption (e)

    hindered

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

annexed

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'annexed'.

Key Points

  • The given sentence is talking about the mighty Turkish king Suleiman who acquired much of the Middle East in his conflict with the Safavids and large areas of North Africa as far west as Algeria
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'annexed'.
  • The word 'annexed' means to incorporate (a country or other territory) within the domain of a state.​
  • Example: The Indian Armed Forces invaded Hyderabad, annexing it into the Indian Union in 1948.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

 Additional Information

  • Let us explore the other options:
  • Abridged: to shorten in duration or extent.
  • Plummeted: decrease rapidly in value or amount.
  • Divided: separated into parts or pieces.
  • Hindered: make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.

Question 26

LIC ADO 2023• English Language

Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labelled (1) to (7). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.

Suleiman I, commonly known as Suleiman the Magnificent in the West and Suleiman the Lawgiver in his (1), was the tenth and longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1520 until his death in 1566. Under his administration, the Ottoman (2) ruled over at least 25 million people.

Suleiman became a (3) monarch of 16th-century Europe, presiding over the apex of the Ottoman Empire's economic, military and political power. Suleiman personally led Ottoman armies in (4) the Christian strongholds of Belgrade and Rhodes as well as most of Hungary before his conquests were checked at the siege of Vienna in 1529. He (5) much of the Middle East in his conflict with the Safavids and large areas of North Africa as far west as Algeria. Under his rule, the Ottoman fleet (6) the seas from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and through the Persian Gulf.

At the helm of an expanding empire, Suleiman personally instituted major judicial changes (7) to society, education, taxation and criminal law.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 6.

  1. AOption (a)

    dominated

  2. BOption (b)

    tapered

  3. COption (c)

    waned

  4. DOption (d)

    abated

  5. EOption (e)

    eased

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

dominated

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'dominated'.

Key Points

  • The given sentence is talking about Suleiman's rule under which, the Ottoman fleet had power and influence over the seas from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and through the Persian Gulf.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'dominated'.
  • The word 'dominated' means to have power and influence over.​
  • Example: The woman had dominating control over her family and their decisions.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

 Additional Information

  • Let us explore the other options:
  • Tapered: diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end.
  • Waned: (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker.
  • Abated: (of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.
  • Eased: make (something unpleasant or intense) less serious or severe.

Question 27

LIC ADO 2023• English Language

Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labelled (1) to (7). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.

Suleiman I, commonly known as Suleiman the Magnificent in the West and Suleiman the Lawgiver in his (1), was the tenth and longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1520 until his death in 1566. Under his administration, the Ottoman (2) ruled over at least 25 million people.

Suleiman became a (3) monarch of 16th-century Europe, presiding over the apex of the Ottoman Empire's economic, military and political power. Suleiman personally led Ottoman armies in (4) the Christian strongholds of Belgrade and Rhodes as well as most of Hungary before his conquests were checked at the siege of Vienna in 1529. He (5) much of the Middle East in his conflict with the Safavids and large areas of North Africa as far west as Algeria. Under his rule, the Ottoman fleet (6) the seas from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and through the Persian Gulf.

At the helm of an expanding empire, Suleiman personally instituted major judicial changes (7) to society, education, taxation and criminal law.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 7.

  1. AOption (a)

    irrelevant

  2. BOption (b)

    extraneous

  3. COption (c)

    obscure

  4. DOption (d)

    vague

  5. EOption (e)

    relating

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

relating

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'relating'.

Key Points

  • The given sentence is talking about the Turkish ruler Suleiman who personally instituted major judicial changes connected to society, education, taxation and criminal law.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'relating'.
  • The word 'relating' means to make or show a connection between.​
  • Example: She had her concerns relating to shifting to a new city.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 5.

 

 Additional Information

  • Let us explore the other options:
  • Irrelevant: not connected with or relevant to something.
  • Extraneous: irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
  • Obscure: not discovered or known about; uncertain.
  • Vague: of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

Question 28

LIC ADO 2023• English Language

In the following sentence, four words are given in bold out of which one word is misspelt. Find the misspelt word

She watched his car dissappear(A) down the road and vanish(B) from her sight with a sense of remorse(C) and utter disbelief(D).

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    None of the above

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is A

Key Points

  • In the given sentence the word dissappear is spelt incorrectly.
  • The correct spelling is disappear.
  • Thus the correct answer is A

Question 29

LIC ADO 2023• English Language

In the following sentence, four words are given in bold out of which one word is misspelt. Find the misspelt word

To be a caring(A) human being, filled with compassion(B) and gratitude is one of the most beautiful(C) things that a person can acheive(D) in life.

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    No error

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

D

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is D

Key Points

  • In the given sentence the word acheive is spelt incorrectly.
  • The correct word is 'achieve'.
  • Achieve means to successfully bring or reach by effort.
  • Thus the correct answer is D.

Question 30

LIC ADO 2023• English Language

In the following sentence, four words are given in bold out of which one word is misspelt. Find the misspelt word

The local manufacturers(A) demanded a higher profit(B) share which made the manager(C) extremely uncomfortable(D) and angry.

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    No error

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

No error

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is No error. 

Key Points

In the given sentence all the words in bold are spelt correctly. 

Thus the sentence has no error, making option 5 No error the correct answer.