UPSC - Aptitude Test - Fill in the Blanks

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Question - 1

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
John must have the _______ to stick to his diet, if he wants to lose weight.

  • A obstinacy
  • B determination
  • C decision
  • D obligation

Question - 2

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
There was an ______ response for the marathon

  • A Overwhelming
  • B overriding
  • C excessive
  • D extreme

Question - 3

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Some animals have unique _______ that allow them to survive in extreme weather conditions.

  • A characteristics
  • B problems
  • C feelings
  • D conditions

Question - 4

In the questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate and suitable word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
We warned her ____ the danger.

  • A from
  • B about
  • C against
  • D of

Question - 5

In the questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate and suitable word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
We all laughed _____ the affair

  • A over
  • B about
  • C for
  • D on

Question - 6

In the questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate and suitable word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
The chairman. as well as the members,___ to blame for this misfortune

  • A are
  • B were
  • C is
  • D has

Question - 7

In the questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate and suitable word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
The streets are lighted_____ electricity

  • A with
  • B by
  • C on
  • D in

Question - 8

In the questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate and suitable word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Homeopathic treatment, they say, cuts____the need for operation and risk from surgery.

  • A off
  • B out
  • C down
  • D away

Question - 9

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Did the boys turn _____ for football practice?

  • A up
  • B on
  • C back
  • D in

Question - 10

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
The fireman managed to put ________ the fire

  • A away
  • B down
  • C out
  • D off