English Quiz for Bank Exams 2016 – Set 4

Directions (Q. 1-10):
In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Against
each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find
out the appropriate word in each case.

Generally a disaster _____(1) in
significant loss in social, psychological and economic aspects. It not only _____(2)
to structural damages, but also leaves families torn apart, children orphaned,
livelihoods destroyed and communities traumatised. Non-structural factors such
as lack of responsiveness of government officials and ineffective leadership
are mainly _____(3) for any disaster mismanagements. India is _____(4) to a
variety of natural and man-made disasters. Strong and effective emergency
management has been a felt _____(5) in all corners of the world. Effective
policies play a _____(6) role in mitigating the impact of disasters and reducing
likely losses of life and property. Economic resources are important for any
disaster management. Yet, it has been _____(7) that economic resources did not
necessarily translate into greater investment in this domain as there is no _____(8)
of issues that demand governments attention and resources. Disaster management
has _____(9) acquired importance in the agenda of governance, unless there is a
major natural or man-made disaster. The major shortcomings observed in Indian
disaster management, along with their probable solutions, need to be discussed
on an _____(10) basis.

1. 1) prepares 2) results 3) affects 4) entails 5) promotes

2. 1) causes 2) creates 3) results 4) imparts 5) leads

3. 1) reasons 2) responsible 3) accounts 4) amounts 5)
factors

4. 1) subjected 2) susceptibility 3) available 4) vulnerable
5) centre

5. 1) relation 2) abstract 3) evolution 4) creation 5) need

6. 1) enormous 2) tough 3) vital 4) single 5) important

7. 1) recognised 2) routed 3) placed 4) collected 5) seeing

8. 1) much 2) amount 3) collection 4) dearth 5) failure

9. 1) seldom 2) forever 3) great 4) much 5) always

10. 1) important 2) understanding 3) urgent 4) priority 5)
upright

Winners:

1. Nidhi Verma
2. shivi
3. The Man with No Name