2023-05-18 04:30:00
And give this quiz a try as you read the article-
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Q 1. (Comprehension) Which of the following statements best describes the stance of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the U.S. State Department's report on religious persecution?
a) The MEA acknowledges the validity of the report and commits to addressing the concerns raised.
b) The MEA considers the report as accurate but criticizes the U.S. official's biased commentary.
c) The MEA rejects the report, stating it is based on misinformation and flawed understanding.
d) The MEA agrees with the report's findings but emphasizes the need for international cooperation.
e) The MEA appreciates the report's efforts but believes it does not fully capture the situation in India.
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Q 2. (Comprehension) According to the passage, why did the Indian government react less harshly to the recent U.S. State Department's report on religious persecution compared to a similar report last June?
a) The Indian government values its partnership with the United States and prefers frank exchanges.
b) The report was released just ahead of Prime Minister Modi's meeting with President Biden, and the government wants to maintain a positive atmosphere.
c) The State Department's report did not categorize India as a "Country of Particular Concern" like the USCIRF has recommended before.
d) The government recognizes the need to engage with the allegations made and present its own report on religious freedom in the country.
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Q 3. (Antonym) Repudiate –
a) Disown
b) Abandon
c) Acknowledge
d) Shun away
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Q 4. (One-word) To reflect on one’s actions/thoughts ??
Q 5. (One-word) To reflect on past events ??
Q 6. (idiom) To queer the pitch ??
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Q 7. (Sentence improvement) Both India as well China are net buyers of the Russian oil and weapons.
Q 8. (Error) The Executive Manager of the company, Shalini Sinha, has proved time and again that she is a girl as smartlier as any other male executive in the top management of the organization.
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