Directions (Q. 1-5): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Dr. Swaminathan is not only a ...(1)... scientist but also an able administrator and an ...(2)... organiser of projects. He has served the country by ...(3)... many significant positions. His researches in the field of agriculture and his efforts for ...(4)... the quality of wheat in particular, have ...(5)... him laurels. Dr Borlogue has highly appreciated his works.
2.
1) insecure
2) absolute
3) overt
4) incompetent
5) efficient
3.
1) creating
2) developing
3) encouraging
4) holding
5) appointing
4.
1) magnifying
2) growing
3) improving
4) judging
5) deciding
5.
1) prospered
2) won
3) acquired
4) made
5) donated
Answers:
1. 1
2. 5
3. 4
4. 3
5. 2
