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Solemn promise: On restoring Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir

There can be no further delay in restoring Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir

The call by the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor (LG), Manoj Sinha, for restoration of
Statehood to the Union Territory must be seen as both a demand from the newly elected regime and
a reiteration of the promise made by the Centre. Being part of the LG’s customary address to the
Assembly, it obviously reflects the demand of the new dispensation headed by the National
Conference, and is in accordance with a recent Cabinet resolution. At the same time, the LG also
represents the President, who administers all Union Territories. One cannot forget that the Union
government had given a solemn promise to the Supreme Court that J&K, which was downgraded and
divided into two Union Territories (UT) in August 2019, will get back its Statehood. Although no
timeline was given, the promise holds good with greater force now, as Assembly elections have been
held and a representative government installed. The assurance had been given during the course of
the hearing on the validity of the Presidential notifications abrogating the State’s special status under
Article 370 and the adoption of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act by Parliament. It was on
the basis of this assurance that the Constitution Bench decided that it would not decide the question
whether the State’s reorganisation into two UTs was permissible under the Constitution.

The reasonably high turnout in the Assembly elections had demonstrated the faith reposed by the
people of J&K in democratic institutions, and their desire for a return to popular rule. While the
removal of the State’s special status may continue to rankle for many, few would disagree that the
restoration of Statehood is a matter of priority for the people. The election of a new regime has
strengthened democratic processes, and there is really no reason or excuse for any further delay in
conferring Statehood. There is some cause for concern over the security situation, as evidenced by a
spurt in militant attacks. Both civilians and soldiers have been killed, and many of the victims were
non-local workers in the Valley. The most likely explanation for the escalation is that militant groups
want to create a sense of fear among non-local workers and provoke a backlash from the security
forces. However, neither any spike in terror attacks nor the fact that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party
at the Centre could not realise its hope of being in power in J&K should be seen as a possible reason
to delay a positive decision on its Statehood. The need for the elected regime to have its governance
space expanded by the benefits of full Statehood brooks no delay. [Practice Exercise]

 Red/blue coloring of words in the sentence indicates subject verb relationship; where ‘red’
denotes ‘subject’ and ‘blue’ denotes ‘verb’.
 Hold good (phrase) – remain true or valid.

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Vocabulary
1. Solemn (adjective) – Serious, earnest, sincere, 13. Downgrade (verb) – Demote, reduce in status,
grave, formal lower, degrade, devalue

2. Restore (verb) – Reinstate, reestablish, bring 14. Assurance (noun) – Guarantee, promise,
back, return, reinstitute pledge, affirmation, commitment

3. Statehood (noun) – Status of being a state, 15. Abrogate (verb) – Repeal, annul, revoke,
self-governance, autonomy, sovereignty cancel, abolish

16. Adoption (noun) – Acceptance, enactment,

implementation, approval, ratification
4. Restoration (noun) – Return, reinstatement,
reestablishment, renewal, recovery

17. Constitution Bench (noun) – A special bench

5. Regime (noun) – Government, administration,
of the Supreme Court that deals with
ruling body, authority, leadership
constitutional matters
6. Reiteration (noun) – Repetition, restatement,
18. Turnout (noun) – Participation, attendance,
reaffirmation, emphasis, reiteration
number of voters, crowd, gathering
7. Customary (adjective) – Traditional, habitual,
conventional, usual, routine
19. Demonstrate (verb) – Show, display, exhibit,
8. Address (noun) – Speech, talk, discourse, reveal, manifest
lecture, presentation
20. Repose (verb) – Place, put, invest, entrust,
9. Reflect (verb) – Indicate, show, reveal, mirror, confide
represent
21. Rankle (verb) – Irritate, annoy, cause
10. Dispensation (noun) – Administration, system, resentment, fester, bother
arrangement, regime, governance
22. Regime (noun) – Government, administration,
11. In accordance with (phrase) – In agreement ruling body, authority, leadership
with, consistent with, in line with, according
to, conforming to 23. Strengthen (verb) – Fortify, reinforce, bolster,
enhance, solidify
12. Resolution (noun) – Decision, decree,
determination, conclusion, resolve

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24. Confer (verb) – Grant, bestow, award, give, 29. Spike (noun) – Sharp increase, surge, rise,
accord jump, upswing

25. Spurt (noun) – Sudden increase, surge, rise, 30. Ruling (adjective) – Governing, controlling,
escalation, outburst leading, dominant, incumbent

26. Escalation (noun) – Intensification, increase, 31. Governance (noun) – Administration,

expansion, rise, amplification management, control, government, leadership

27. Provoke (verb) – Incite, stimulate, trigger,

prompt, instigate 32. Space (noun) – Area, field, domain

28. Backlash (noun) – Adverse reaction, 33. Brook (verb) – Tolerate, allow, endure, permit,
retaliation, repercussion, counteraction, accept ह
opposition

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Summary of the Editorial

1. The Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Manoj Sinha, called for the restoration of
Statehood, highlighting both a local demand and a commitment from the central government.
2. The demand for Statehood was included in the LG's address to the Assembly, aligning with the stance
of the newly elected National Conference-led administration.
3. The LG, representing the President who oversees all Union Territories, emphasized the importance of
fulfilling the Centre’s previous promise.
4. The Union government had pledged to the Supreme Court that J&K would regain Statehood after being
reorganized into two Union Territories in August 2019.
5. Although the government did not specify a timeline, the commitment to restoring Statehood has
gained urgency with the formation of a representative government.
6. This promise was made during hearings on the abrogation of Article 370 and the Jammu and Kashmir
Reorganisation Act.
7. The Supreme Court refrained from ruling on the constitutionality of the reorganization based on the
assurance given by the Centre.
8. The high voter turnout in the Assembly elections showcased the people’s trust in democratic
institutions and their desire for self-governance.
9. The loss of special status under Article 370 may still be contentious, but restoring Statehood is a shared
priority for the residents.
10. The election and formation of a new government have reinforced democratic governance in J&K,
necessitating swift action on Statehood.
11. Concerns remain about the security situation, marked by a rise in militant activities that have resulted
in civilian and military casualties.
12. Recent attacks have targeted non-local workers, likely aimed at spreading fear and inciting security
force backlash.
13. Despite these security challenges, delaying the restoration of Statehood due to militancy or political
calculations is unjustified.
14. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s failure to gain power in J&K should not hinder the Statehood
decision.
15. The elected government requires the expanded governance powers and autonomy that come with full
Statehood, making its restoration a matter of immediate necessity.

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Practice Exercise: SSC Pattern Based

1. What is the tone of the passage? [Editorial page]
A. Optimistic
B. Solemn
C. Indifferent
D. Aggressive
2. What is implied by the statement "There can be no further delay in restoring Statehood for
Jammu and Kashmir"?
A. The Central government has already restored statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
B. The demand for statehood has been abandoned by the J&K Lieutenant Governor.
C. The restoration of statehood is a pressing matter and should be prioritized.
D. The Constitution Bench has decided on restoring statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.
3. Which of the following statements is NOT correct based on the passage?
A. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, represents the President in
the Union Territory.
B. The Union government has fulfilled its promise to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s Statehood.
C. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act was adopted by Parliament.
D. The Constitution Bench did not decide on the permissibility of J&K’s reorganisation into
two UTs under the Constitution.
4. What is the antonym of the word "escalation" as used in the passage?
A. Decline
B. Increase
C. Intensification
D. Advancement
5. According to the passage, why is it important to restore Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir
without delay?
A. To provide space for the governance of the elected regime.
B. To increase the number of non-local workers in the Valley.
C. To provoke a backlash from the security forces.
D. To escalate militant attacks in the region.
6. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cut corners
A. Complete a work
B. Clear a space
C. Find a suitable place
D. Do something in an inexpensive and easy way
7. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of
words.
The workers received a sum for the services they rendered.
A. Remuneration
B. Remembrance

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C. Rejuvenation
D. Recruitment
8. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
If it had not rained, they would not postpone the programmes
A. would not have postponed
B. no substitution
C. would be postponed
D. would not postponed
9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
I was completely mesmerised by the performance
A. Irritated
B. Annoyed
C. Fascinated
D. Bored
10. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Easy does it
A. Used to tell someone to do something rarely
B. Used to tell someone to do something violently
C. Used to tell someone to do something slowly and carefully
D. Used to tell someone to do something horridly
11. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
Educational technology has become a necesity if one desires excellent output.
A. excellent
B. technology
C. necesity
D. educational
12. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The movie's plot was predictable, with clichéd twists and turns.
A. evident
B. infelicitous
C. undeviating
D. unexpected
13. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in bold.
Many people fought to abolish slavery during the Civil War
A. terminate
B. establish
C. damage
D. kill
14. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of
words.
Foul smell will come if the food is not fresh

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A. brittle
B. crisp
C. stale
D. odourless
15. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The patient was suffering from a chronic disease
A. Usual
B. Mild
C. Universal
D. Common
16. Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Capable of being done
A. Feasible
B. Useful
C. Practical
D. Suitable
17. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Reluctant
A. Enthusiastic
B. Obedient
C. Desperate
D. Beautiful
18. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Were the plants being grafted by the gardener?
A. Were the plants grafting the gardener?
B. Were the gardener grafting the plants?
C. Was the gardener grafting the plants?
D. Was the gardener grafted the plants?
19. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Candid
A. Dishonest
B. Irrelevant
C. Guileless
D. Tender
20. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
By whom were you injured?
A. Who had been injuring you?
B. Who has injured you?
C. Who had injured you?
D. Who injured you?
Comprehension:

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Rory Cooper was a top aide to former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, the up-and-coming
Virginia Republican who lost a 2014 House primary. He was also a prominent Never Trumper,
openly (1)______________ how awful he found the 45th president. The cause Cooper has
(2)______________ himself to for the past year, though, is closer to home. He is, as he puts it
in his Twitter bio, ‘Apparently Mr. Open the Schools’.
A father of a fifth grader, a second grader and a kindergartner, Cooper is (3) ___________
because the public schools in Fairfax, Virginia, where he lives, have not reopened. Fairfax, in
the Washington, D.C., suburbs, is one of the school districts that has moved (4) ___________
toward in-person learning, and it is still not close: only in the past few weeks have students
started to return to classrooms, and only about half of those eligible have opted to go back, for
an (5) ________________ of two days a week.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1
A. frisking
B. skipping
C. ignoring
D. detailing
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2
A. pacified
B. committed
C. isolated
D. sorted
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3
A. excited
B. frustrated
C. provoked
D. indebted
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4
A. plainest
B. strangest
C. longest
D. slowest
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A. amount
B. average
C. understanding
D. ideal

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Answers
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5.A 6. D 7.A 8. A 9.C 10. C 11.C 12.D
13. B 14.C 15.B 16.A 17.A 18.C 19.A 20.D 21.D 22.B 23.B 24.D
25. B [Practice Exercise]
Explanations
1. B) Solemn
The tone of the passage is solemn because it discusses serious issues such as the restoration of
Statehood, the promise made by the Centre, and security concerns in Jammu and Kashmir. The
author uses respectful language to underscore the significance of fulfilling promises to the
people.
A: Incorrect. While there are some positive mentions of the newly elected government, the
passage mainly focuses on the gravity of the commitment to restore Statehood, not an
optimistic outlook.
C: Incorrect. The author does not show indifference; rather, they discuss important concerns
with intensity and importance, indicating that it is not indifferent.
D: Incorrect. The language and style of the passage are calm and serious, not aggressive,
focusing on the importance of promises rather than confrontation.
2. C) The restoration of statehood is a pressing matter and should be prioritized.
The phrase "no further delay" suggests that the restoration of statehood is an urgent issue.
The passage reflects a call for prioritizing this action due to the government's prior
commitment and recent Assembly elections.
(A): Incorrect, as the passage suggests statehood has not yet been restored, which is why
further delay is discouraged.
(B): Incorrect, as the Lieutenant Governor (LG) is actively calling for the restoration of
statehood rather than abandoning it.
(D): Incorrect, as the Constitution Bench has not taken a decision on restoring statehood; it has
only deferred certain decisions based on the assurance from the government.
3. B) The Union government has fulfilled its promise to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s
Statehood.
B (Correct Answer): This statement is incorrect because, as per the passage, the Union
government has made a solemn promise to restore J&K’s Statehood but has not yet fulfilled it.
A (Incorrect): This statement is correct, which states that the Lieutenant Governor represents
the President in Union Territories.
C (Incorrect): This statement is correct. The passage mentions that the Jammu and Kashmir
Reorganisation Act was adopted by Parliament.
D (Incorrect): This is correct as well, as the Constitution Bench refrained from deciding on the
question of J&K’s reorganisation based on the assurance given.
4. A) Decline
A (Correct Answer): "Decline" is the correct antonym of "escalation," which means a reduction
or decrease, opposite of an increase in tension or violence.

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C (Incorrect): "Intensification" is also a synonym, suggesting an increase in force or effect,

much like escalation.
5. A) To provide space for the governance of the elected regime.
This is correct, as the passage emphasizes the need for the elected regime to have its
governance space expanded, which would benefit from the restoration of full Statehood.
B: This is incorrect; the passage mentions non-local workers being targeted, but not as a
reason for restoring Statehood.
C: This is also incorrect; the passage mentions militant groups provoking a backlash but does
not suggest this as a reason for restoring Statehood.
D: This is incorrect as well; the passage discusses militant attacks but does not imply escalating
them is a reason to restore Statehood.
6. D) Cut corners (idiom) – Do something in an inexpensive and easy way सस्ता और आसान तरीका
अपनाना
7. A) Remuneration (noun) – Money paid for work or a service वेतन
Remembrance (noun) – The action of remembering something स्मरण
Rejuvenation (noun) – The action or process of making someone feel or look younger, fresher,
or more lively पुनयौवन
Recruitment (noun) – The action of enlisting new people in the armed forces or hiring for a
position भती
8. A) 'would not have postponed' का प्रयोग सही होगा क्योंकक यह वाक्य एक Third Conditional
को दर्ााता है , जिसमें 'if' clause में Past Perfect ('had not rained') और result clause में would
have + Past Participle ('would not have postponed') का प्रयोग होता है । इस structure का use
उन जस्थततयों के लऱए ककया िाता है िो अतीत में नहीीं हुईं और जिनका प्रभाव अब भी हो
सकता है ; िैस—
े "If it had not rained, they would not have canceled the match."
'would not have postponed' is correct because the sentence describes a Third Conditional,
which uses Past Perfect ('had not rained') in the 'if' clause and would have + Past Participle
('would not have postponed') in the result clause. This structure is used for situations that did
not happen in the past but would have had an effect if they had occurred; Like— "If it had not
rained, they would not have canceled the match."
9. C) Mesmerised (verb) – To hold someone’s attention completely, as if by magic; fascinated,
captivated, spellbound.
Synonym: Fascinated (verb) – Extremely interested in something, captivated, enchanted.
मंत्रमुग्ध
 Irritated (adjective) – Annoyed, bothered, slightly angry. चिढा हुआ
 Annoyed (adjective) – Feeling slightly angry or irritated. नाराज
 Bored (adjective) – Feeling tired and impatient because of a lack of interest. उबाऊ

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10. C) Easy does it (idiom) – Used to tell someone to do something slowly and carefully. धीरे -धीरे
और सावधानी से कु छ करने के चिए कहा जाता है।
11. C) The incorrect spelling in the sentence is ‘necesity’, and the correct spelling is ‘necessity’,
which means “the fact of being required or indispensable” (आवश्यकता, ज़रूरत(
12. D) Predictable (adjective) – Something that happens in a way that is expected or foreseen,
foreseeable, expected. पूवाानुमाचनत
Antonym: Unexpected (adjective) – Something that is surprising, unforeseen, or not predicted.
अप्रत्याचित
 Evident (adjective) – Clear to the sight or understanding, obvious. स्पष्ट
 Infelicitous (adjective) – Unfortunate or inappropriate. अिुभ
 Undeviating (adjective) – Constant and steady, not changing direction. अचविि
13. B) Abolish (verb) – To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution; to annul or
terminate. समाप्त करना
Antonym: Establish (verb) – To set up or create something on a firm or permanent basis; to
start or found. स्थाचपत करना
 Terminate (verb) – To bring something to an end; to conclude or stop. समाप्त करना
 Damage (verb) – To cause harm or injury to something; to impair or destroy. नुकसान
पहुुँिाना
 Kill (verb) – To cause the death of a living being; to eliminate or destroy. मारना
14. C) Stale (adjective) – Food that is no longer fresh and has an unpleasant or foul smell. बासी
 Brittle (adjective) – Hard but liable to break or shatter easily. भंगुर
 Crisp (adjective) – Firm and easily breakable, fresh in texture. कु रकु रा
 Odourless (adjective) – Without a smell. गंधहीन
15. B) Chronic (adjective) – Long-lasting, persistent, recurring over a long time. दीघाकाचिक
Antonym: Mild (adjective) – Gentle, not severe or serious, moderate in effect. हल्का, असहनीय
 Usual (adjective) – Normal, habitual, or expected. सामान्य
 Universal (adjective) – Applicable everywhere or in all cases, global. वैचिक
 Common (adjective) – Occurring frequently, widespread. आम, सामान्य
16. A) Feasible (adjective) – Capable of being done. संभव
 Useful (adjective) – Able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways. उपयोगी
 Practical (adjective) – Concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than
with theory and ideas. व्यावहाररक
 Suitable (adjective) – Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
उपयुक्त
17. A) Reluctant (adjective) – Unwilling or hesitant to do something, unwilling, disinclined, averse.
अचनच्छु क
Antonym: Enthusiastic (adjective) – Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest,
or approval. उत्साही

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 Obedient (adjective) – Willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to

another's will. आज्ञाकारी
 Desperate (adjective) – Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad
as to be impossible to deal with. चनराि
 Beautiful (adjective) – Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically. सुंदर
18. C) Was the gardener grafting the plants?
Passive Voice को Active Voice में बदऱने के लऱए (Subject + Auxiliary Verb + Verb + Object) का
प्रयोग ककया िाता है । Sentence ‘Were the plants being grafted by the gardener?’ को Active
Voice में बदऱते समय Subject ‘the gardener’ को sentence की र्ुरुआत में रखा िाता है ।
Passive Verb ‘were being grafted’ को Active Voice में बदऱकर ‘was grafting’ ककया िाता है ,
क्योंकक यह Past Continuous Tense का sentence है । Object ‘the plants’ को sentence के अींत
में रखा िाता है ।
To convert Passive Voice into Active Voice in the Past Continuous Tense, the structure (Subject
+ Auxiliary Verb + Verb + Object) is used. In the sentence ‘Were the plants being grafted by the
gardener?’, the subject ‘the gardener’ is placed at the beginning, and the passive verb ‘were
being grafted’ is changed to ‘was grafting’. The object ‘the plants’ is placed at the end.
Therefore, the correct answer is (Was the gardener grafting the plants?).
19. A) Candid (adjective) – Truthful, straightforward, frank, honest. ईमानदार
Antonym: Dishonest (adjective) – Not truthful, deceptive, misleading. बेईमान
 Irrelevant (adjective) – Not connected or related to something, beside the point. असंगत
 Guileless (adjective) – Innocent, sincere, free from deceit. चनष्कपट
 Tender (adjective) – Soft, gentle, delicate. कोमि
20. D) Who injured you?
Passive Voice को Active Voice में बदऱने के लऱए (Question Word + Verb + Subject) का प्रयोग
ककया िाता है । sentence ‘By whom were you injured?’ को Active Voice में बदऱते समय ‘By
whom’ को ‘Who’ में बदऱ ददया िाता है , और Passive Verb ‘were injured’ को Active Voice में
‘injured’ ककया िाता है । चकीं क यह Simple Past Tense का sentence है , Verb ‘injured’ को Past
Simple में वैसा ही रखा िाता है ।
To convert Passive Voice into Active Voice for questions, the structure (Question Word + Verb
+ Subject) is used. In the sentence ‘By whom were you injured?’, ‘By whom’ is changed to
‘Who’, and the passive verb ‘were injured’ is changed to ‘injured’ in the Simple Past Tense.
Therefore, the correct answer is (Who injured you?).
21. D) Detailing' का use होगा क्योंकक "detailing" का अथा होता है ककसी िीज़ का चवचिष्ट वर्ान करना।
sentence में यह mention है कक Rory Cooper खुिकर अपनी नापसंदगी को चवस्तार से बता रहे हैं कक वह
45वें राष्ट्रपचत को ककतना बुरा मानते हैं। इसचिए 'detailing' यहाुँ सही है। जबकक 'frisking' का अथा है

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तिािी िेना, 'skipping' का अथा है छोड़ देना, और 'ignoring' का अथा है अनदेखा करना, जो इस context में
सही नहीं है।
Detailing' will be used because it means to describe something in detail. The sentence explains
that Rory Cooper is openly describing how awful he found the 45th president, making
'detailing' appropriate here. Whereas, 'frisking' means searching, 'skipping' means omitting,
and 'ignoring' means disregarding, which do not fit in this context.
22. B) 'Committed' का use होगा क्योंकक इसका अथा है ककसी चविेष उद्देश्य या काया के चिए दृढता से समर्पपत
होना। sentence में यह mention है कक कू पर चपछिे साि से इस उद्देश्य के प्रचत समर्पपत हैं, जो उनके घर से
संबंचधत है, इसचिए 'committed' सही चवकल्प है। जबकक 'Pacified' का अथा है िांत करना, 'Isolated' का
अथा है अिग करना, और 'Sorted' का अथा है व्यवचस्थत करना, जो इस संदभा में उपयुक्त नहीं है।
Committed' will be used because it means being firmly dedicated to a particular cause or task.
The sentence mentions that Cooper has been dedicated to this cause for the past year, related
to his home, making 'committed' the right choice. Whereas, 'Pacified' means to calm down,
'Isolated' means to separate, and 'Sorted' means to arrange, which are not appropriate in this
context.
23. B) Frustrated" का use होगा क्योंकक "frustrated" का अथा है हताि या चनराि होना। Sentence में
mention है कक Cooper अपने क्षेत्र के स्कू िों के किर से न खुिने पर नाखुि हैं, इसचिए 'frustrated' सही है।
जबकक 'excited' का अथा है उत्साचहत होना, जो इस context में सही नहीं है क्योंकक Cooper नाराज हैं।
'Provoked' का अथा है उकसाया हुआ, जो इस चस्थचत को सही ढंग से वर्पर्त नहीं करता। 'Indebted' का अथा
है कृ तज्ञ महसूस करना, जो यहाुँ context में चबिकु ि उपयुक्त नहीं है।
"Frustrated" will be used because it means to feel disappointed or unhappy. The sentence
explains that Cooper is upset about the schools in his area not reopening, so 'frustrated' fits
here. Whereas, 'excited' means enthusiastic, which doesn’t match the tone as Cooper is upset.
'Provoked' means triggered or incited, which doesn’t describe his situation accurately.
'Indebted' means feeling grateful, which is entirely inappropriate in this context.
24. D) 'Slowest' का use सही है क्योंकक यहाुँ context यह है कक स्कू ि district धीरे -धीरे in-person learning
की तरि बढ रहा है। 'Slowest' का अथा होता है सबसे धीमी गचत से। इस sentence में mention है कक अभी
तक यह प्रकिया पूरी तरह से नहीं हुई है, इसचिए 'Slowest' सही चवकल्प है। Plainest' का अथा है सबसे सरि
या स्पष्ट, जो इस context में सही नहीं है। 'Strangest' का अथा है सबसे अजीब, जो यहाुँ उपयुक्त नहीं है।
'Longest' का अथा है सबसे िंबा, िेककन यहाुँ गचत की बात हो रही है, समय की नहीं, इसचिए यह सही नहीं
है।
Slowest' is correct because the context is about the school district moving towards in-person
learning at a slow pace. The sentence indicates that the process is still not complete, making
'Slowest' the most appropriate option. 'Plainest' means the simplest or clearest, which doesn't
fit the context. 'Strangest' means the oddest, which is irrelevant here. 'Longest' refers to
duration, but the sentence is about the pace, not time, so it doesn't fit.

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25. B) Average' का use होगा क्योंकक इसका अथा है औसत, जो यहाुँ संदभा में सही है। sentence में mention है
कक चजन छात्रों ने वापसी की है, वे औसतन दो कदन प्रचत सप्ताह स्कू ि जाते हैं, इसचिए 'average' सही उत्तर
है। जबकक 'Amount' का अथा है मात्रा, 'Understanding' का अथा है समझ और 'Ideal' का अथा है आदिा।
'Average' will be used because it means the typical amount, which fits well in this context. The
sentence mentions that the students who have returned are attending school for an average
of two days a week, making 'average' the correct option.
Whereas, 'Amount' means a quantity, 'Understanding' means comprehension, and 'Ideal'
means something perfect, which are not appropriate here.

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