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The correct answer is '​Both A and C.'

Key Points

• The word 'Issue' as a noun means An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
• The word 'Issue' as a verb means To supply or distribute something for use or sale.
• In sentence A, the word 'Issue' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about taking a stand on the problem related to misuse of hospital funds.
• In sentence B, the word 'Issue' is inappropriately used and doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
• In sentence C, the word 'Issue' has been correctly used as a verb as the sentence is talking about the distribution of ration cards by the authorities.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 4.

The correct answer is '​Strategy.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about AAP's long-term planning of becoming a major opponent to the BJP by replacing Congress.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Strategy'.
• Also, the use of the phrase ''long-term'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'strategy' in the blank.
• The word 'Strategy' means A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim. 
• Example: The company's financial strategy is not working.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: The long-term strategy of AAP is to replace Congress as the alternative pole to the BJP.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Tragedy means A very sad event or situation.
• Prodigy means An outstanding example of a particular quality.
• Analogy means A comparison between one thing and another.
• Allergy means A strong dislike.

The correct answer is '​Risen.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about Bangladesh becoming a successful top exporter in the global market.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Risen'.
• Also, the use of the phrase ''a top exporter'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'risen' in the blank.
• The word 'Risen' means To become more successful, powerful, important, etc. 
• Example: He has risen through the ranks to become managing director.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: Bangladesh has also risen as a top exporter in a cost-competitive global market.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Chosen means Having been selected as the best or most appropriate.
• Worsen means To make or become worse.
• Lessen means To make or become less; diminish.
• Loosen means To make a less strong connection.

The correct answer is 'destined'.

Key Points 

• The meaning of the word destined is 'something likely to happen in near future or future' 

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• For Example, 'We both felt that we were destined to meet.
• The given statement is trying to tell that failure of the scheme was likely to happen in the future and it was clear from the beginning.
• Therefore, 'destined' is the correct answer here.

Additional Information 

Let's learn about the other options given 

• uncertain: not able to be relied on; not known or definite.
• decided:  definite; unquestionable.
• remote: unlikely to occur.
• erroneous: wrong or incorrect

The correct answer is 'flowing'.

Key Points 

• The meaning of the word flowing is 'move steadily and continuously in a current or stream'.
• For Example, 'from here the river flows north'
• The given statement is trying to tell that the excess water started to flow forcefully. Water is a liquid and hence flowing is its property.
• Therefore, flowing is the correct answer here.

Additional Information 

• Let's learn about the other options given 
• stopped: come to an end.
• setting: the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.
• going: an act of leaving a place.
• beginning: the point in time or space at which something begins.

The correct answer is 'powerful'.

Key Points

• The meaning of the word powerful is 'having great power or strength'.
• For Example, "America is the world's most powerful nation"
• The given statement is trying to tell that the current of the 'thing' was so strong that it could take away a big tree trunk.
• Therefore, powerful is the correct answer here.

Additional Information

• Let's learn about the other options given: 
• compelling: evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
• persuasive:  making you want to do or believe a particular thing.
• powerless: without ability, influence, or power.
• gentle: having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character.

The correct answer is EACBD.

Key Points

• E is the only opening segment that can lead to the formation of a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. Hence, it will be the first part after rearrangement.
• Part A follows E being a complementary pair.
• Part C tells about the entity for which the sacrifices were done. Hence C follows A.
• Part B follows part C to maintain the logical flow of the sentence. So B follows C.
• Part D ends the sentence by explaining the reason behind the sacrifices.

Correct rearrangement of segments is: These sacrifices were done to pacify the spirits so that they wouldn't damage the crops or cause anyone grief.

Important Points

• While solving jumbles one must look for any independent segments/sentences or the option that establishes the subject matter.
• Then one must look for the connection between sentences and segments.
• Some sentences/segments will have some concluding notion so those options will always be at the end.

The correct answer is BDACE.

Key Points

• B is the only opening segment that can lead to the formation of a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. Hence, it will be the first part after rearrangement.
• Part D follows B being a complementary pair.
• Part A follows D to maintain the logical flow of the sentence. Hence A follows D.
• Part C follows part A.
• Part E ends the sentence as it forms a pair with part C.

Correct rearrangement of segments is: She had a laser gun, even if she couldn't hit a target two feet in front of her.

Important Points

• While solving jumbles one must look for any independent segments/sentences or the option that establishes the subject matter.
• Then one must look for the connection between sentences and segments.
• Some sentences/segments will have some concluding notion so those options will always be at the end.

The correct answer is CABED.

Key Points

• C is the only opening segment that can lead to the formation of a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. Hence, it will be the first part after rearrangement.
• Part A follows C being a complementary pair and forms a connection with part C.
• Part B implies what the individual was searching for. Hence B follows A.
• Part E follows part B to maintain the logical flow of the sentence. So E follows B.
• Part D ends the sentence by telling about the place where the individual was searching for the bicycle magazine.

Correct rearrangement of segments is: He fished around until he found his copy of the bicycle magazine he'd seen at the Byrne home.

Important Points 

• While solving jumbles one must look for any independent segments/sentences or the option that establishes the subject matter.
• Then one must look for the connection between sentences and segments.
• Some sentences/segments will have some concluding notion so those options will always be at the end.

The correct answer is: 'QPRS'

Key Points

• We need to find the grammatical and contextual connections between the parts of the sentence to find the correct sequence.
• Part Q contains a subject and a verb.
• It will be the first part of the sentence.
• Part Q ends with 'in a'
• Part P starts with 'a five star hotel'
• It maintains the continuity of the content and becomes the second part of the sentence.
• Part P ends with 'visit'
• Part R starts with 'to Mumbai'
• It maintains the continuity of the content and becomes the third part of the sentence.
• Part S again maintains the continuity of the content and becomes the last part of the sentence.
• Thus the correct sequence is: 'QPRS'

The complete sentence is:  We went in a five star hotel to stay during our visit to Mumbai where I asked only for bread and butter as breakfast.

Additional Information

• The part beginning with either a noun or a pronoun becomes the first part of the sentence.