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The correct answer is 'Simultaneous, undoing'.

Key Points

• The sentence discusses "Deconstruction," which is a philosophical concept by Jacques Derrida, and it refers to a dual process.
• The correct words are "Simultaneous" and "undoing", which capture the essence of deconstruction as a process involving simultaneous affirmation and negation.
• Other options like "Structural, creation" or "Equivocation, contradiction" do not fit the context of the philosophical framework of deconstruction.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: Deconstruction is always a double movement of simultaneous affirmation and undoing.

Additional Information

• Structural: Related to the arrangement or organization of parts.
• Equivocation: The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or mislead.
• Ambiguity: The quality of being open to more than one interpretation.
• Inconsistencies: Lack of agreement or harmony.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• The word "premise" refers to a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.
• The word "akin" means similar or related in essence.
• The statement logically fits with the combination of "premise" and "akin" to express that the argument is not logically sound.
• The other options like "argument, profanity," "syllogism, noting," "standard, admitting," and "possibility, unlike" fail to convey the intended logical meaning.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: The premise that the fetus is a human being and killing it is akin to killing a person is not logically sound.

Additional Information

• Argument: Refers to a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, but does not fit logically here.
• Syllogism: A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two premises, but doesn’t suit the context.
• Standard: Refers to a level of quality or attainment, but it does not relate to the logical soundness of the statement.
• Possibility: Refers to something that may happen or be the case, but is not relevant to the meaning of the statement.

The correct answer is 'Essence, innumerable'.

Key Points

• The word "Essence" means the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character (सार).
• History is often viewed as the essence of innumerable biographies, meaning it is the core or foundation derived from countless individual stories.
• The other options: "Boasting," "Distinguished," "Propensity," and "Precipitate" do not fit the context as appropriately.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: History, it had been said, is the essence of innumerable biographies.

Additional Information

• Boasting (घमंड): means talking with excessive pride about oneself or achievements.
• Distinguished (प्रसिद्ध): means famous or celebrated.
• Propensity (प्रवृत्ति): means a natural tendency to behave in a certain way.
• Precipitate (अचानक): means causing something to happen suddenly or prematurely.

The correct answer is 'Option 5'.

Key Points

• The word "woken" means to be awakened, but "aroused" is more suitable here as it conveys being stirred or awakened suddenly.
• The word "tramp" refers to the sound of heavy footsteps or hoofs, which fits perfectly in the given context.
• Other options like "trip," "wounds," "courtesy," and "tranquil" do not fit the sentence meaningfully.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 5'.

Complete Sentence: At midnight, however, I was aroused by the tramp of horse's hoofs in the yard.

Additional Information

• Woken: means to be awakened, but doesn't fit the context as strongly as "aroused."
• Trip: means a stumble or fall, which doesn't fit the context.
• Wounds: refers to injuries, which are irrelevant in this sentence.
• Courtesy: refers to politeness, which doesn't align with the context.
• Tranquil: means calm or peaceful, which doesn't describe the situation effectively.

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Key Points

• The sentence emphasizes the purpose of reading, which is not to blindly believe or remark, but to weigh and consider.
• Option 4 provides the most meaningful words: "contradict" and "weigh" fit the context appropriately.
• Other options do not align properly with the intent of the statement.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Sentence: Read not to contradict, nor to believe, but to weigh and consider.

Additional Information

• Remark: to comment or express an opinion, which is not the intended purpose of reading.
• Trust: to rely on or believe, which does not fully align with the statement's purpose.
• Evaluate: to judge or assess, but it lacks the depth required for the statement.
• Presume: to assume something without proof, which doesn't fit the context.

The correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Key Points

• The word "vegetation" refers to plants or plant life in a particular area. (वनस्पति)
• The word "profusion" means an abundance or large quantity of something. (प्रचुरता)
• Together, "vegetation" and "profusion" appropriately complete the sentence describing the vast and abundant plant life in Brazil.
• The other options do not fit the context as accurately.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: Brazil, which is nearly as large as the whole of Europe, is covered with a vegetation of incredible profusion.

Additional Information

• Greatness, temptation: These words do not describe plant life and abundance.
• Mantle, custards: "Mantle" refers to a covering, but "custards" is unrelated to the context.
• Government, wealth: These words are unrelated to describing plant life or abundance.
• Impassive, grotesque: These words describe emotions or appearances, not vegetation or abundance.

The correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Key Points

• The sentence states that by conscience and actions of devotion and daring, the subject gained respect and recognition.
• The word "courage" fits well as it aligns with the sense of bravery and daring.
• The word "commended" means praised or recognized, which fits appropriately in the context.
• Other options do not fit the context:
• Compunction: means a feeling of guilt or moral scruple, which is irrelevant here.
• Pusillanimity: means a lack of courage, which contradicts the context.
• Strength: although positive, it does not fit the given sentence.
• Valour: means courage, but "counted" does not make sense in this context.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: By conscience and courage, by deeds of devotion and daring, he soon commended himself to his fellows and his officers.

Additional Information

• Compunction: A feeling of guilt or moral scruple.
• Pusillanimity: Lack of courage or determination; timidity.
• Strength: The quality or state of being physically strong.
• Valour: Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

The correct answer is Only 1.

Key Points

• The phrase which we should choose to connect the sentences is only 1.
• 'Whereby' means 'by which'. So, the phrase 'Whereby members of' would appropriately connect the sentences.
• 'Whereas' means 'in contrast with the fact'. We should not choose 'whereas' to connect these sentences as no meaningful sentence can be formed.
• 'Which' is used to indicate something which is previously mentioned in a sentence. Clearly, the phrase is incorrect.

The sentence after using the phrase is: Social stratification is a kind of social differentiation whereby members of the society are grouped into socioeconomic strata.

Additional Information

Strata: rank or class

Stratification: the arrangement of something into groups

Differentiation: distinction or contrast

The correct answer is option 2), i.e. Call on.

Key Points

The meaning of the phrase call on is to ask for help.

Example: They have called on the neighbours when they saw the thief.

The meaning of the other given phrases:

• Carry over: To continue after a certain point.
• Example: They have carried over the function into the evening because the chief guest could not arrive on time.
• Move over: To adjust one's position
• Example: The teacher told us to move over as we were loitering in the classroom.
• Set out: To begin a journey
• Example: We set out for the station in the morning.

Hence, option 2) is the answer.

The correct answer is option 3), i.e. Enter for.

Key Points

• The meaning of the phrase enter for is to join a competition.
• Example: Our school will enter for the inter school debate competition.
• The meaning of the other given phrases:
• End in: To finish in a specific way
• Example: The function ended in a drama.
• Empty out: Remove something
• Example: She emptied out the papers from the bag.
• Edge up: To come near 
• Example: He edged up in front of her mother and told her everything.
• Hence, option 3) is the answer.