IBPS RRB (Group A Officers) Exam 2012 Question Paper: English Language

The given sentence is grammatically incorrect. The word "Next" should be replaced with "Near" to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The given sentence does not contain any grammatical or idiomatic errors. Each part of the sentence is grammatically correct and makes sense in the context. Therefore, the answer is "No error".

The word "being" is the appropriate word for the blank in this passage. The passage is discussing the current state of rural healthcare in India, specifically the gap between supply and demand. The word "being" indicates that rural healthcare is currently existing or occurring in this state of a huge gap between supply and demand. The other words/phrases do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.

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The phrase "set the tone" should replace the word "toning" in the sentence to make it grammatically correct. This phrase means to establish or create a particular mood or atmosphere, which is appropriate in the context of the sentence. The sentence is describing a freezing morning accompanied by fog, and the phrase "set the tone" accurately conveys the idea of establishing the mood or atmosphere for the coming weekend.

The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any idiomatic error. Each part of the sentence is grammatically sound and forms a coherent sentence. Therefore, the answer is "No error".

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The correct answer is 2). "Rival candidates between the medium". The correct phrase should be "Rival candidates over the medium". The word "between" is incorrect in this context.

The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any idiomatic error. Each part of the sentence is written correctly and there are no errors in punctuation. Hence, the answer is "No error".

The correct answer is "Has began." The error is in part 4 of the sentence. The verb "began" should be changed to "begun" to maintain proper verb tense agreement.

The correct answer is "Are the worse hit, as the investment." The correct form should be "Are the worst hit, as the investment." The word "worse" should be changed to "worst" to indicate the superlative form.

The given sentence is grammatically correct. It does not contain any grammatical or idiomatic errors. The sentence is clear and coherent, conveying the intended meaning effectively.

The sentence is in future tense, so the correct form should be "The Government will soon make" instead of "The Government soon will make".

The correct answer is 3). "The few playgrounds on the city must be" is grammatically incorrect. It should be "The few playgrounds in the city must be."

The word "prevents" is the appropriate word to fill in the blank. The sentence states that rural healthcare needs are either met by limited government facilities and private nursing homes or by quacks who practice medicine in rural areas. This implies that the gap between supply and demand in rural healthcare is prevented from being filled adequately. The limited facilities and presence of quacks are not able to keep pace with the increasing demand, thus preventing the fulfillment of healthcare needs in rural areas.

The word "serves" is the appropriate word for the blank because it fits the context of the sentence. The passage discusses the gap between supply and demand in rural healthcare in India, and how limited government facilities and private nursing homes have not been able to keep up with the increasing demand. The word "serves" indicates that these facilities are attempting to meet the healthcare needs of rural areas, but are struggling due to the gap.

Sentence D should be the third sentence after rearrangement. The sentence talks about the widening socio-economic disparities between rural and urban areas, which creates pressure on the social and economic fabric of developing economies. This sentence provides context and sets the stage for the importance of rural development, which is discussed in the following sentences.

Sentence B should be the last (fifth) sentence after rearrangement. The sentence talks about some countries achieving impressive results from rural development measures, while others have failed to make a significant impact. This sentence provides a conclusion or summary of the different outcomes of rural development efforts, making it suitable to be the last sentence in the paragraph.

The correct answer is A. The sentence states that the policy makers in most developing economies recognize the importance of rural development and have been implementing various programs and measures. This sentence provides the context and background information for the paragraph, setting the stage for the discussion on rural development and its significance.

The correct answer is E. The sentence "Although millions of rural people have escaped poverty as a result of rural development in many Asian countries, a large majority of rural people continue to suffer from persistent poverty" sets the context for the paragraph by introducing the issue of rural poverty and the impact of rural development efforts. It provides a background for the subsequent sentences that discuss the importance of rural development and the disparities between rural and urban areas.

Sentence C should be the second sentence after rearrangement. This sentence introduces the idea of socio-economic disparities between rural and urban areas widening and creating pressure on developing economies. It sets the context for the importance of rural development, which is further discussed in the subsequent sentences.

The word "combined" fits appropriately in the blank because it suggests that rural healthcare needs are addressed by both limited government facilities and private nursing homes. This word indicates that these two sources work together to meet the demand for healthcare in rural areas.

The correct answer for this question is "Gap". The passage mentions that rural healthcare in India is characterized by a huge gap between supply and demand. This means that there is a significant difference or disparity between the healthcare services that are needed in rural areas and the ones that are actually available. The word "Gap" accurately captures this idea and fits appropriately in the context of the passage.

The correct answer is "From, to". This set of words fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole because it suggests that the pouches of whisky were seized while they were being transported from one location (the starting point) to another location (the destination). The words "from" and "to" indicate the direction of the bus's travel and the movement of the whisky pouches.

The sentence suggests that organizations are taking action in response to the government's inhuman and unjust attitude towards the victims. The word "working" implies that the organizations are actively involved in some form of action or effort to address the situation. The word "condemned" indicates that the organizations disapprove of or strongly criticize the government's attitude. Therefore, the words "working" and "condemned" best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The correct answer is "Left, including" because it suggests that the collision resulted in six people dead, including the driver of one of the buses. The word "left" implies that the collision caused the death of these individuals, while the word "including" specifies that the driver was among those who died.

The court issued a directive to revenue authorities and PCB officials to form teams and visit pharma units.

The passage states that the main purpose of setting up banks in rural areas is to develop the habit of saving among the villagers and to give loans to farmers for boosting production. This aligns with options (2) and (3), which state that the purpose is to give loans to farmers and increase the amount of savings of villagers. Option (1), which states that the purpose is to replace other credit-giving bodies, is not mentioned in the passage. Therefore, the correct answer is only (B) and (C).

The passage discusses the establishment and purpose of regional rural banks in India. It highlights the intention of these banks to promote rural banking, provide loans to farmers, and encourage savings among villagers. It also mentions the challenges faced by rural banks, such as the creditworthiness of the poor and the difficulty in processing loans. The passage concludes by stating that despite these hurdles, the rural banking system will boost the economy of villages and the country. Therefore, the most appropriate title for the passage is "Regional Rural Banks."

The passage mentions that the Steering Committee of the Regional Rural Banks considered structural changes, specifically in terms of staffing spectrum, effective coordination among banks, and the possibility of bringing credit within the access of weaker sections. Therefore, the correct answer is "Staffing, co-ordinating and providing access to weaker sections."

According to the passage, the statement "Staff of the rural banks is paid a lower salary as compared to urban banks" is not true. The passage mentions that the Steering Committee of the Regional Rural Banks considered recruiting staff for rural banks at lower salaries, but this idea was given up. Therefore, it can be inferred that the staff of rural banks is not paid a lower salary compared to urban banks.

The passage states that villagers do not have to pay income tax and they also receive other concessions. This implies that one of the benefits of living in the village is the exemption from income tax and the additional advantages that come with it.

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The word "plug" fits appropriately in the blank because it means to fill or close up a gap or hole. In the context of the passage, there is a huge gap between supply and demand in rural healthcare in India, and the limited government facilities and private nursing homes have not been able to keep pace with the increasing demand. Therefore, the word "plug" suggests that there is a need to fill or address this gap in order to improve rural healthcare.

The sentence is already grammatically correct. The phrase "with the finding of a pistol and some bullets" correctly describes the reason why the jail is in the news again.

The word "entails" means to involve or include as a necessary part or consequence. Therefore, the correct answer "involves" is the most similar in meaning to "entails".

The correct answer is "Had to put up to". This phrase is the correct replacement for the bolded phrase "had put up with" in the sentence. It maintains the correct tense and conveys the meaning that schools have had to endure or tolerate certain difficulties in order to obtain playgrounds for their students.

The word "boosting" means to increase or improve something. The word "reducing" is the opposite of this, meaning to decrease or make something smaller. Therefore, "reducing" is the word that is most opposite in meaning to "boosting".

The given sentence is grammatically correct as it is. The phrase "as a mark of protest" is used correctly to explain the reason for the lawyers' strike. Therefore, no correction is required.

Forest department officials said that when the elephants were made to alight from their trucks, they went straight to the spot where they had been tied during the camp.

The word "concentrated" means to be gathered or clustered together in a dense or focused manner. Therefore, the most similar word in meaning to "concentrated" is "clustered".

The word "access" refers to the ability to enter or reach something. Similarly, the word "reach" also means to gain entry or get to a particular place or thing. Therefore, "reach" is the word that is most similar in meaning to "access".

The given sentence is already grammatically correct. It uses the correct verb form "ran" to describe the action of emotions being high. The phrase "Emotions ran high" accurately conveys the idea that the emotions of both families were intense or strong. Therefore, no correction is required.

The word "or" is the correct answer because it fits appropriately in the context of the sentence. The sentence states that rural healthcare needs are either met by limited government facilities and private nursing homes or by a number of quacks who practice medicine in rural areas. This suggests that there are two options for meeting the healthcare needs in rural areas, and "or" is used to indicate the second option.

The word "End" is the appropriate word for the blank (1) because it signifies the conclusion or result of the situation described in the passage. The passage discusses the gap between supply and demand in rural healthcare and how it has led to limited facilities, quacks practicing medicine, and poor infrastructure. The word "End" implies that this is the outcome or consequence of the situation.

The word "met" is the appropriate word for the blank because it means to satisfy or fulfill a need or requirement. In the context of the passage, the sentence is discussing how rural healthcare needs are currently being addressed, and it mentions limited government facilities and private nursing homes. However, it also states that these facilities have not been able to keep pace with increasing demand. Therefore, the word "met" implies that the needs are being addressed, but not fully or adequately.

The word "characterized" is the appropriate word for the blank in this passage. It implies that rural healthcare in India is defined or marked by a huge gap between supply and demand. The passage goes on to explain how this gap is filled by limited government facilities, private nursing homes, and quacks, and how the quality of infrastructure is usually poor. The word "characterized" accurately describes the overall state of rural healthcare in India.

The word "significant" means important or meaningful. The word "little" is the most opposite in meaning to "significant" as it implies something of small importance or significance. Therefore, "little" is the correct answer.