Choose the proper filler to fill the numbered blanks from the option.
For the man on the __(1)__ entertainment is all __(2)__ having some fun & frolic with spice added, __(3)__ one has sufficient spare time. But, for the people __(4)__ in this business, entertainment means long working hours __(5)__ with creative sense and a strong will to make ‘enjoyment’ a __(6)__ Clearly, entertainment has developed __(7)__ a big industry creating employment for lakhs of people. __(8)__ the years, entertainment has come to __(9)__ varied areas in its __(10)__ with further additions to its list as time passes by.
1.
a) road
b) street
c) city
d) village
e) office
2.
a) about
b) over
c) around
d) for
e) across
3.
a) whether
b) unless
c) supposing
d) about
e) provided
4.
a) involved
b) interfere
c) include
d) induct
e) introduce
5.
a) added
b) combined
c) joined
d) coupled
e) connected
6.
a) reality
b) fact
c) option
d) choice
e) materializes
7.
a) on
b) to
c) up
d) into
e) down
8.
a) over
b) above
c) under
d) into
e) for
9.
a) included
b) combine
c) induct
d) encompass
e) furnish
10.
a) group
b) fold
c) crew
d) crowds
e) part
Does Indian industry need democracy? The Indian economy’s sustained growth today is __(11)__ by incomplete democracy. While millions of Indians endure poverty, only a tiny majority __(12)__ prosperity. On the other hand,many Latin American countries have registered __(13)__ growth rates under military dictators and today one of the fastest growing economies in the world — China — has an __(14)__ rather than a democratic government. So why does India need democracy for sustained growth? To many, democracy __(15)__ slower decision-making with corrupt politicians and red-tapism etc. Industry should therefore be __(16)__ with less, not more, democracy. However, while China __(17)__ consumption in order to save and invest more than half its output to produce 10%growth, India __(18)__ almost two-thirds of its output and manages to achieve 9% growth from one-third of its output. __(19)__ India’s democracy is not inefficient when it comes to making __(20)__ use of resources.
11.
a) deprived
b) hampered
c) eliminated
d) faced
e) threaten
12.
a) pursuit
b) acquisition
c) benefit
d) enjoy
e) value
13.
a) acceptable
b) insignificant
c) variable
d) inflated
e) affordable
14.
a) autonomous
b) economical
c) authoritarian
d) egalitarian
e) orthodox
15.
a) imply
b) mentions
c) attracts
d) features
e) means
16.
a) gracious
b) adapted
c) fascinated
d) pleased
e) urged
17.
a) bans
b) curtails
c) regulate
d) ceases
e) discourage
18.
a) consumes
b) selects
c) indulges
d) disperse
e) hoard
19.
a) Accordingly
b) Totally
c) Thus
d) Even
e) Likely
20.
a) ultimately
b) capably
c) modest
d) secures
e) effective
