Directions (1-5): Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If one of the sentences is appropriate, mark (5) as the answer.
1. The third plan was largely devoted ________. (4)
- (1) for nearly three years when the economy fluctuated.
- (2) to a very low growth in industrial production of 3.9 per cent against the targeted rate of 5-10 per cent.
- (3) on the development of capital-and producer-goods industries.
- (4) to long – run benefits and was in line with the objectives of increase in the national output and income generating huge employment.
- (5) None of these
2. After the wake-up call of economic reforms and trade liberalisation ________. (3)
- (1) reveals the fact that the increase in GDP growth has not turned into increasing exports.
- (2) indicates that the exports are not responding as fast as compared to imports.
- (3) the role of external sector became crucial in determining the fate of Indian economy.
- (4) agriculture and allied sector being close to Hindu growth rate means more need of the God’s blessing.
- (5) None of these
3. Like our indigenous seeds are becoming extinct ________. (2)
- (1) we will have to return to the wisdom of our traditions, our own desi seeds, plough-bullocks and cow-dung fertiliser-based farming if we want to save our tradition.
- (2) so also are we losing agriculture-related vocabulary.
- (3) entire culture around our farming activities and life system is being hampered.
- (4) people would be involved at every step, every procedure of farming, right from the day it was planted to the day it was harvested.
- (5) None of these
4. ________ a large capital flow helped making varieties of quality goods and services, cheap telephone services, internet and computers, airline services, etc available offering choices in the free market. (1)
- (1) As a result of economic reforms
- (2) This rising menace of unethical and misleading advertisements by
- (3) Moreover, there is a growing dissatisfaction and serious concern raised by
- (4) The rate of growth of consumerist culture is expected to increase
- (5) None of these
5. Media play significant role in bringing ________ (5)
- (1) assets in spreading consumer awareness.
- (2) regularly the free-market wrongdoings.
- (3) underweight, undermeasurement, substandard quality of products and materials.
- (4) the trader bodies and associations can be roped in by giving them confidence that the consumer rights protection is for the benefit of all stakeholders.
- (5) None of these