Also, give this quiz a try as your read the editorial. [Soluti | YET (Your English Tutor)

Also, give this quiz a try as your read the editorial.
[Solutions during the evening class]
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Q 1. (Comprehension) According to the passage, why was India's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) considered important?
a) To gain access to Central Asian markets and resources.
b) To strengthen ties with Pakistan and counter terrorism.
c) To align with Russia and China on international issues.
d) To compete with other global powers like the US and Japan.
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Q 2. (Comprehension) Based on the information provided, which of the following best describes the primary objective of India's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
a) To enhance regional security and counter-terrorism efforts.
b) To strengthen economic ties with Central Asian markets.
c) To balance strategic autonomy and become a global balancing power.
d) To assert dominance in the Eurasian region by aligning with Russia and China.
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Q 3. (idiom) Damp squib ??
Q 4. (idiom) Wet blanket ??
Q 5. (idiom) A shot in the arm ??
Q 6. (Phrasal verb) Hammer out ??
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Q 6-8. (Errors) Two third of Maldives are surrounded by water.
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