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A call for chaos: On Donald Trump’s Gaza Strip proposal

The United States should push for a two-state solution, not displace an entire people

When the state of Israel was created in Palestine in 1948, more than 7,00,000 Palestinians, the land’s
original inhabitants, were displaced. Palestinians remember this forced mass expulsion as the Nakba
(catastrophe). More Palestinians were expelled during the Six-Day War in 1967. Some moved to Gaza,
others to the West Bank, while the majority fled to other countries, where they and their descendants
are refugees. In successive peace talks, Israel has outrightly rejected their right to return to their
homes, a fundamental right. Now, U.S. President Donald Trump wants to forcibly transfer the 2.3
million Palestinians out of Gaza, the Mediterranean enclave that has suffered relentless Israeli
bombardment for 15 months. His plan involves relocating Palestinians to neighbouring Arab
countries, taking over the 360 sq. km strip which he calls a “hellhole” and redeveloping it into the
Riviera of the Middle East. At a press conference in Washington DC, with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, he also stated sending troops to Gaza “if necessary”. The White House later
claimed that he meant a temporary relocation of Palestinians. It also clarified that he had not
committed to deploying U.S. troops but reaffirmed that his “out-of-the-box” proposal for Gaza was a
serious one. However, Mr. Trump’s plan has at least three fundamental problems.

First, Palestinians are not an imperial possession that Israel and the U.S. can bomb and relocate at
will. They are a people with a national identity, whose collective history, present and future, is deeply
tied to the Palestinian land. Despite relentless Israeli bombardment, the Palestinians of Gaza have
refused to leave. Now, Mr. Trump is advocating what is essentially a call for ethnic cleansing, another
Nakba. Second, Arab countries, including many of America’s allies, have unequivocally rejected Mr.
Trump’s proposal. They understand that Palestinians who were forcefully removed never managed to
return. Even authoritarian Arab rulers, regardless of their dependence on U.S. aid, must pay
attention to the sentiments of their people, who overwhelmingly support Palestinian rights. Third,
Mr. Trump’s vision of rebuilding Gaza aligns closely with the Israeli far-right’s agenda: resettling the
land with Jewish settlers. This will further alienate an already desperate population and plant yet
another time bomb in West Asia. Mr. Trump must abandon his calls for the ethnic cleansing and
instead use America’s influence to ensure a successful ceasefire in Gaza. The U.S. should be working
toward a lasting, just solution — one that acknowledges Palestinian rights and upholds the principles
of peace and stability in the region. [Practice Exercise]

 Red/blue coloring of words in the sentence indicates subject verb relationship; where ‘red’
denotes ‘subject’ and ‘blue’ denotes ‘verb’.

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Vocabulary
1. Call (for) (noun) – Demand, appeal, request, 13. Refugee (noun) – Asylum seeker, exile,
plea, urge displaced person, migrant

2. Chaos (noun) – Disorder, turmoil, confusion, 14. Successive (adjective) – Consecutive,

anarchy, mayhem continuous, sequential, uninterrupted

3. Push for (phrasal verb) – Advocate, promote, 15. Outrightly (adverb) – Completely, entirely,
encourage, support, campaign for fully, categorically, absolutely

16. Enclave (noun) – Territory, zone, district,

4. Displace (verb) – Uproot, expel, remove, area, region
force out, evict
17. Relentless (adjective) – Unyielding,
persistent, continuous, merciless,
5. Inhabitant (noun) – Resident, dweller, native,
unstoppable
occupant, settler

18. Bombardment (noun) – Attack, assault,

6. Displaced (adjective) – Uprooted, expelled,
barrage, onslaught -
homeless, forced out, unsettled

19. Neighbouring (adjective) – Adjacent, nearby,

7. Mass (adjective) – Large-scale, widespread,
bordering, close-by
extensive, collective

20. Hellhole (noun) – Terrible place, dreadful

8. Expulsion (noun) – Removal, ejection, exile,
area, wretched condition
banishment, deportation

21. State (verb) – Declare, express, announce,

9. Catastrophe (noun) – Disaster, calamity,
affirm, mention
tragedy, devastation, crisis

22. Troop (noun) – Soldier, military unit, armed

10. Expel (verb) – Remove, force out, evict,
force, regiment
banish, throw out

23. Claim (verb) – Assert, declare, allege, state,

11. Flee (verb) – Escape, run away, evacuate,
insist
take flight, abscond

24. Relocation (noun) – Resettlement,

12. Descendant (noun) – Offspring, successor,
displacement, transfer, shifting
heir, progeny

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25. Commit (to) (verb) – Promise, pledge, 37. Manage (to) (verb) – Succeed in, accomplish,
dedicate, undertake achieve, carry out

26. Deploy (verb) – Position, station, arrange, 38. Authoritarian (adjective) – Dictatorial,
utilize, send out oppressive, controlling, tyrannical

27. Reaffirm (verb) – Confirm, reassert, validate, 39. Regardless (of) (preposition) – Despite,
uphold, emphasize irrespective of, notwithstanding

28. Out-of-the-box (adjective) – Innovative,

unconventional, creative, unique 40. Aid (noun) – Assistance, help, support, relief

29. Imperial (adjective) – Colonial, ruling, 41. Pay attention to (phrase) – Focus on, take
monarchical, authoritarian notice of, observe, heed

30. Possession (noun) – Ownership, control, 42. Sentiment (noun) – Feeling, emotion,
hold, custody opinion, attitude

31. Will (noun) – Desire, determination, intent, 43. Overwhelmingly (adverb) – Extremely,
choice massively, excessively, extensively

32. Advocate (verb) – Support, recommend,

promote, endorse 44. Align (with) (verb) – Support, agree with,
conform to, associate with
33. Ethnic (adjective) – Racial, cultural, tribal,
indigenous 45. Far-right (adjective) – Ultra-conservative,
extreme nationalist, radical right-wing -
34. Ethnic Cleansing (noun) – the mass expulsion
or killing of members of one ethnic or
religious group in an area by those of
another. 46. Alienate (verb) – Estrange, isolate, make
hostile, detach -
35. Allies (noun) – Supporters, partners, friends,
comrades 47. Desperate (adjective) – Hopeless, extreme,
reckless, frantic
36. Unequivocally (adverb) – Clearly, explicitly,
decisively, without doubt 48. Plant (verb) – Establish, instill, insert, embed

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49. Abandon (verb) – Give up, leave, forsake, 53. Acknowledge (verb) – Recognize, admit,
renounce accept, appreciate

50. Ceasefire (noun) – Truce, peace agreement, 54. Uphold (verb) – Support, maintain, preserve,
armistice, suspension of conflict defend

51. Lasting (adjective) – Enduring, permanent, 55. Stability (noun) – Balance, firmness, security,
long-term, sustainable steadiness

52. Just (adjective) – Fair, rightful, equitable,

moral

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Summary of the Editorial

1. Historical Context: The creation of Israel in 1948 displaced over 7,00,000 Palestinians, known as the
Nakba (catastrophe).

2. Further Displacement: More Palestinians were expelled during the 1967 Six-Day War, forcing many to
Gaza, the West Bank, or foreign countries as refugees.

3. Denied Right to Return: Despite peace talks, Israel has rejected Palestinians’ fundamental right to
return to their homeland.

4. Trump’s Proposal: U.S. President Donald Trump suggests forcibly relocating the 2.3 million Palestinians
from Gaza to neighboring Arab countries.

5. Gaza Takeover Plan: Trump plans to redevelop Gaza into a luxurious tourist spot, calling it a “hellhole”
that needs transformation.

6. Military Involvement: At a press conference with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump mentioned
deploying troops to Gaza “if necessary.”

7. White House Clarification: Later, the U.S. administration softened Trump’s remarks, claiming it was
only about temporary relocation and not confirmed military deployment.

8. Ethnic Cleansing Concerns: The plan resembles another Nakba, violating Palestinians’ national identity
and right to their land.

9. Palestinians’ Resistance: Despite relentless Israeli attacks, Gaza’s residents refuse to leave, showing
strong resilience.

10. Rejection by Arab Nations: Many of America’s Arab allies oppose Trump’s proposal, fearing permanent
displacement of Palestinians.

11. Public Opinion in Arab States: Even authoritarian Arab leaders must respect their people’s sentiments,
which overwhelmingly support Palestinian rights.

12. Alignment with Israeli Far-Right: Trump’s plan echoes the Israeli far-right agenda, advocating for Jewish
settlers in Gaza after displacement.

13. Destabilizing West Asia: Forcing Palestinians out of Gaza will fuel further conflict, worsening the
situation in West Asia.

14. Need for Ceasefire: Instead of pushing for mass displacement, the U.S. should use its influence to
negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza.

15. Call for a Just Solution: A lasting resolution should acknowledge Palestinian rights and promote peace
and stability in the region.

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Practice Exercise: SSC Pattern Based

1. What is the tone of the passage? *Editorial Page+
A. Critical and Condemnatory
B. Optimistic and Encouraging
C. Neutral and Objective
D. Light-hearted and Humorous
2. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage regarding Donald Trump’s proposal
on Gaza?
i. The plan suggests a forced demographic change in Gaza.
ii. The proposal has received unanimous support from all stakeholders.
iii. The White House has provided contradictory statements about the proposal.
A. Only i and ii
B. Only i and iii
C. Only ii and iii
D. All of the above
3. Based on the passage, which of the following numerical data points is accurate?
i. Over 7,00,000 Palestinians were displaced when Israel was created in 1948.
ii. The population of Gaza currently stands at approximately 2.3 million.
iii. Gaza has an area of 460 sq. km.
A. Only i and ii
B. Only i and iii
C. Only ii and iii
D. All of the above
4. Why have Arab countries rejected Donald Trump’s proposal on Gaza?
A. Because they want to negotiate their own peace deal with Israel.
B. Because they are against any form of U.S. involvement in the region.
C. Because they support Trump’s plan but have concerns about its implementation.
D. Because they recognize that Palestinians who were displaced before never managed to
return.
5. What is the primary reason the author argues that Trump’s vision for rebuilding Gaza is
problematic?
A. It aligns with the Israeli far-right’s agenda of resettling the land with Jewish settlers.
B. It proposes economic investments that would not benefit the Palestinian people.
C. It prioritizes rebuilding infrastructure without addressing Palestinian sovereignty.
D. It involves collaboration with authoritarian Arab rulers to forcefully relocate Palestinians.
6. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The teenager delivered the speech.
A. The speech was being delivered by the teenager.
B. The speech was delivered by the teenager.

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C. The speech has been delivered by the teenager.

D. The speech is delivered by the teenager.
7. The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment
with a grammatical error.
Two of the world’s / best forwards / has played alongside / David Beckham.
A. two of the world’s
B. david Beckham.
C. has played alongside
D. best forwards
8. Select the option that contains all the MISSPELT words in the following sentences.
A. The new restraunt offers a wide variety of delicious dishes.
B. I can't beleive he made such a silly mistake in his presentation.
C. The teacher asked the students to complete the assigment by Friday.
D. She felt utterly embarassed by her colleague’s comments.
A. restraunt, silly, assigment, colleague
B. restraunt, beleive, assigment, embarassed
C. delicious, beleive, assigment, utterly
D. delicious, silly, assigment, colleague
9. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
I have booked an apartment in the new residential colony
A. An apartment had been booked by me in the new residential colony.
B. An apartment is been booked by me in the new residential colony.
C. An apartment has been booked by me in the new residential colony.
D. An apartment have been booked by me in the new residential colony.
10. Select the most appropriate homonyms from the given alternatives to fill in the blanks.
The rowing instructor commanded them to ________ in a ________.
A.row (verb)
B.roe
C.row (sequence)
A. A, B
B. B, C
C. A, C
D. C, A
11. Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.
My mother said that every relationship must have some amount of ___________.
A. flaxibilety
B. flexibility
C. phlexibility
D. flexebelity
12. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical
sequence.

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A. These are responsible for producing the major fuel used across the globe.
B. The country has 100 major oil and gas fields.
C. The economy of Saudi Arabia is based on petroleum.
D. The chief oil field is Ghawar Field having an estimated 70 billion reserve resource
A. DCAB
B. ABCD
C. CBAD
D. BACD
13. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Material
A. Temporary
B. Cheap
C. Concrete
D. Abstract
14. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
At a low ebb
A. In an unemployed mode
B. In a critical moment
C. In a depressed or weak state
D. In a happy state
15. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Brittle
A. Fragile
B. Furtive
C. Fatal
D. Fickle
16. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Cherish
A. Afflict
B. Nurture
C. Breach
D. Neglect
17. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Off and on
A. Remind
B. Know something thoroughly
C. Now and then
D. Object to
18. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Adequate
A. Sufficient

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B. Hidden
C. Evaluate
D. Reconcile
19. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word segment in the given
sentence.
Sanat has just arrived in Mysore on transfer; he requests his friend Raghu to help him
find an appropriate location
A. an allocation recommendation
B. a rented accommodation
C. a suitable elevation
D. a proper junction
20. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.
The food intolerance industry has grown dramatically in the previous decade, chiefly because
of a boost in Coeliac and Crohn’s disease cases, as well as increasing awareness among health-
conscious clients
A. pretty much entirely because of a boil-down
B. contextually because of a spark
C. owing primarily to a rise
D. casually due to a growth
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Culture is (1)_______, understanding, and protecting, like the cultivation of a garden, not the
destruction or eradication of its roots. Understanding the roots and seeds, taking much care
and providing instructed nourishment (2)_______ important for good gardening. Culture also is
similar; understanding its acquaintance (3)______ literature and art and careful protection are
required. Culture is the way of life of a particular society in which a group of people live
together in one place. The society’s culture is visible in its literature, arts, social system,
language and religion. It is a combination of traditions, customs, institutions, food habits,
manners, morals, thoughts, tastes, views and beliefs. Usually, families (4)______ culture to the
younger generations. As family system is becoming weak, schools, colleges and universities
should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture.
The role of universities (5)_______ only to issue course completed certificates.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A. create
B. to create
C. creation
D. creating
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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A. were
B. are
C. is
D. was
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A. with
B. on
C. for
D. in
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4
A. transmitted
B. transmit
C. transmits
D. transmitting
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A. should restricted
B. restrict
C. should be restricted
D. should not be restricted

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Answers
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. D 5.A 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. C 10. C 11.B
12. C 13.D 14.C 15.A 16.B 17.C 18.A 19.B 20.C 21.D 22.B
23. A 24.B 25.D [Practice Exercise]
Explanations
1. A) Critical and Condemnatory
The passage strongly criticizes Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza,
describing it as an attempt at ethnic cleansing and comparing it to the Nakba. The author also
condemns Israel’s historical stance on Palestinian rights and Trump’s alignment with Israeli far-
right ideologies. The tone is assertive and disapproving, making it clearly critical and
condemnatory.
B) Incorrect, because the passage does not express hope or encouragement; instead, it
highlights serious concerns and problems.
C) Incorrect, because the passage takes a strong stance against Trump’s proposal and does not
present an unbiased perspective.
D) Incorrect, because the passage discusses a serious geopolitical issue with a grave tone,
making humor inappropriate.
2. B (Only i and iii)
(i) is correct: The passage explicitly mentions that Trump’s plan involves the relocation of
Palestinians out of Gaza and redeveloping the land, which implies a forced demographic
change.
(ii) is incorrect: The passage does not mention unanimous support. Instead, it suggests
controversy by highlighting fundamental problems with the plan.
(iii) is correct: The White House initially stated that Trump proposed deploying troops but later
clarified that it was not a commitment, indicating inconsistency in their statements.
3. A (Only i and ii)
(i) is correct: The passage explicitly states that more than 7,00,000 Palestinians were displaced
in 1948.
(ii) is correct: The passage mentions that Gaza has a population of 2.3 million.
(iii) is incorrect: The passage states that Gaza covers an area of 360 sq. km, not 460 sq. km.
4. D) Because they recognize that Palestinians who were displaced before never managed to
return.
A: The passage does not suggest that Arab countries want to negotiate a separate peace deal
with Israel. Instead, it highlights their rejection of Trump’s plan.
D: The passage explicitly states that Arab countries rejected the proposal because they
understand that Palestinians who were forcefully removed never managed to return.
C: There is no indication in the passage that Arab countries support Trump’s plan with
reservations; they have unequivocally rejected it.

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B: The rejection is based on historical and ethical concerns rather than opposition to U.S.
involvement in general.
5. A) It aligns with the Israeli far-right’s agenda of resettling the land with Jewish settlers.
A is correct: The passage explicitly states that Trump’s vision for Gaza aligns closely with the
Israeli far-right’s goal of resettling the land with Jewish settlers, which would alienate the
Palestinian population.
B is incorrect: While the plan may involve economic investments, the passage does not focus
on economic concerns but rather on forced relocation and its consequences.
C is incorrect: Though sovereignty is an underlying issue, the passage primarily critiques the
plan for aligning with the far-right Israeli agenda rather than simply ignoring Palestinian
sovereignty.
D is incorrect: While the passage mentions Arab rulers, it does not state that Trump is
collaborating with them to forcibly relocate Palestinians. Instead, it says they rejected his
proposal.
6. B) The speech was delivered by the teenager
Active Voice को Passive Voice में बदऱने के लऱए (Object + Auxiliary Verb + Past Participle + by +
Subject) का प्रयोग ककया जाता है । वाक्य ‘The teenager delivered the speech’ को Passive Voice में
बदऱते समय Object ‘the speech’ को वाक्य की शुरुआत में रखा जाता है । Verb ‘delivered’ को Passive
Voice में बदऱकर ‘was delivered’ ककया जाता है , क्योंकक यह Simple Past Tense का वाक्य है। Subject
‘the teenager’ को अॊत में ‘by the teenager’ के रूऩ में रखा जाता है ।
• To convert Active Voice into Passive Voice, the structure (Object + Auxiliary Verb + Past
Participle + by + Subject) is used. In the sentence ‘The teenager delivered the speech’, the
object ‘the speech’ is placed at the beginning, and the verb ‘delivered’ is changed to ‘was
delivered’ in the Simple Past Tense. The subject ‘the teenager’ is placed at the end as ‘by the
teenager’. Therefore, the correct answer is (The speech was delivered by the teenager).
7. C) has played' के बदऱे 'have played' का प्रयोग होगा क्योंकक वाक्य का Subject 'Two of the world’s
best forwards' Plural है और Plural Subject के साथ Verb का Plural रूऩ 'have' का प्रयोग होता है ;
जैस—
े Two of the world's best forwards have played alongside David Beckham.
'have played' will be used instead of 'has played' because the subject of the sentence 'Two of
the world’s best forwards' is plural, and with a plural subject, the plural form of the verb 'have'
is used; Like— Two of the world's best forwards have played alongside David Beckham.
8. B) restraunt, beleive, assigment, embarrassed
restraunt: The correct spelling is "restaurant."
beleive: The correct spelling is "believe."
assigment: The correct spelling is "assignment."
embarassed: The correct spelling is "embarrassed."

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9. C) An apartment has been booked by me in the new residential colony.

Active Voice को Passive Voice में बदऱने के लऱए (Object + Auxiliary Verb + Past Participle + by +
Subject) का प्रयोग ककया जाता है । वाक्य ‘I have booked an apartment in the new residential
colony’ को Passive Voice में बदऱते समय Object ‘an apartment’ को वाक्य की शुरुआत में रखा जाता
है । Verb ‘have booked’ को Passive Voice में बदऱकर ‘has been booked’ ककया जाता है , क्योंकक
Object ‘an apartment’ Singular है । Subject ‘I’ को अॊत में ‘by me’ के रूऩ में रखा जाता है ।
To convert Active Voice into Passive Voice, the structure (Object + Auxiliary Verb + Past
Participle + by + Subject) is used. In the sentence ‘I have booked an apartment in the new
residential colony’, the object ‘an apartment’ is placed at the beginning, and the verb ‘have
booked’ is changed to ‘has been booked’ to match the singular object. The subject ‘I’ is placed
at the end as ‘by me’.
10. C) 'Row' (verb) का use होगा क्योंकक "row" का अथथ होता है नाव को ऩानी में चऱाना या चप्ऩू चऱाना।
यहाॊ ऩर बोट ग
ॊ की बात की जा रही है , इसलऱए "row" (verb) उऩयुक्त है । दस
ू रा "row" (sequence) का
use होगा क्योंकक यह एक अनुक्रम या ऩॊक्क्त को सॊदलभथत करता है । यहाॊ 'sequence' का अथथ एक क्रमबद्ध
ऩॊक्क्त में होने से है । जबकक 'roe' का अथथ मछऱी के अॊडे से है , जो इस context में सही नहीॊ है।
'Row' (verb) will be used because it means to propel a boat using oars. In the sentence, the
context is about a rowing activity, making 'row' (verb) appropriate. The second 'row'
(sequence) refers to a line or an ordered arrangement. The word 'roe' refers to fish eggs, which
doesn't fit in this context.
11. B) The correct spelling of the word is ‘flexibility’ (Option B), which means “the quality of
bending easily without breaking; adaptability” (ऱचीऱेऩन की ऺमता).
12. C) CBAD
C starts the sequence: “The economy of Saudi Arabia is based on petroleum,” introducing the
main idea about Saudi Arabia's economy and establishing the context.
B follows “C” with: “The country has 100 major oil and gas fields,” providing specific details
about the oil resources mentioned in the economy's context.
A comes next: “These are responsible for producing the major fuel used across the globe,”
explaining the global significance of the oil and gas fields introduced in the previous statement.
D concludes the sequence: “The chief oil field is Ghawar Field having an estimated 70 billion
reserve resource,” offering a specific example and additional detail about the most significant
oil field, which ties back to the importance of petroleum in Saudi Arabia’s economy.
13. D) Material (adjective) – Relating to physical objects or substances, tangible, substantial.
भौततक
Antonym: Abstract (adjective) – Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or
concrete existence, conceptual. अमत
ू थ

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 Temporary (adjective) – Lasting for only a limited period of time, not permanent.
अस्थायी
 Cheap (adjective) – Low in price, inexpensive. सस्ता
 Concrete (adjective) – Existing in a material or physical form, real, solid. ठोस
14. C) At a low ebb (idiom) – In a depressed or weak state (कमजोर या उदास क्स्थतत में होना)
15. A) Brittle (adjective) – easily broken, fragile, delicate, weak. नाजुक
Synonym: Fragile (adjective) – easily damaged or broken, delicate, weak. नाजक
ु
 Furtive (adjective) – secretive, stealthy, sneaky. गप्ु त
 Fatal (adjective) – causing death, deadly, lethal. घातक
 Fickle (adjective) – changeable, inconsistent, capricious. अक्स्थर
16. B) Cherish (verb) – To protect and care for lovingly, to hold dear, treasure, nurture. प्रेमऩूवक
थ
दे खभाऱ करना
Synonym: Nurture – To care for, protect, or support growth, foster, raise. ऩोषण करना
 Afflict (verb) – To cause pain or suffering, to trouble, torment. ऩीडा दे ना
 Breach (noun/verb) – To break or violate (a law or contract), gap, rupture. उल्ऱॊघन
करना
 Neglect (verb) – To fail to care for properly, disregard, ignore. उऩेऺा करना
17. C) Off and on (idiom) – Now and then कभी कभी
18. A) Adequate (adjective) – Satisfactory or acceptable in quantity or quality, enough, sufficient.
ऩयाथप्त
Synonym: Sufficient (adjective) – Enough, adequate, plenty, ample. ऩयाथप्त
• Hidden (adjective) – Concealed, not visible, secret. छुऩा हुआ
• Evaluate (verb) – Assess, judge, measure, examine. मूल्याॊकन करना
• Reconcile (verb) – Restore friendly relations, harmonize, settle. सऱ
ु ह करना
19. B) ‘an appropriate location’ के बदऱे ‘a rented accommodation’ का प्रयोग होगा क्योंकक यहाॉ एक
स्थान की बात हो रही है जो ककराए के रूऩ में लऱया जा सकता है । 'a rented accommodation' इस सॊदभथ
में सही option है । जैस—
े Sanat has just arrived in Mysore on transfer; he requests his friend
Raghu to help him find a rented accommodation.

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‘a rented accommodation’ will be used instead of ‘an appropriate location’ because the
sentence refers to finding a place that can be rented. 'A rented accommodation' is the correct
option in this context. Like— Sanat has just arrived in Mysore on transfer; he requests his
friend Raghu to help him find a rented accommodation.
20. C) ‘chiefly because of a boost' के बदऱे 'owing primarily to a rise' का प्रयोग होगा क्योंकक 'owing
primarily to a rise' का अथथ होता है "मुख्य रूऩ से वद्धृ द्ध के कारण," जो इस वाक्य के अथथ के साथ बेहतर
मेऱ खाता है । 'boost' शब्द यहाॉ सही सॊदभथ में नहीॊ है , क्योंकक इसका अथथ होता है "बढावा दे ना," जबकक
यहाॉ रोग के मामऱों की वद्धृ द्ध की बात हो रही है ।
'owing primarily to a rise' will be used instead of 'chiefly because of a boost' because 'owing
primarily to a rise' means "mainly due to an increase," which aligns better with the sentence’s
context. The word 'boost' is not appropriate here, as it implies an act of giving a push or
support, whereas the sentence is referring to an increase in disease cases.
21. D) ‘Creating' का use होगा क्योंकक इसका अथथ है ककसी चीज को ऱगातार बनाना या द्धवकलसत करना,
जैसे एक बगीचे की दे खभाऱ की जाती है । Sentence में बताया गया है कक "Culture" का nurturing या
development हो रहा है , इसलऱए 'creating' सही उत्तर है । जबकक 'Create' एक base form है और यहाॉ
grammatically fit नहीॊ है , 'To create' एक infinitive phrase है , जो इस sentence के flow में सही नहीॊ है ,
और 'Creation' noun है , जो यहाॉ continuous action को दशाथने के लऱए गऱत है ।
Creating' will be used because it refers to the ongoing process of making or developing
something, much like the nurturing of a garden. The sentence talks about culture being
nurtured and developed, so 'creating' is the correct answer. On the other hand, 'Create' is the
base form and doesn’t fit grammatically here, 'To create' is an infinitive, which breaks the flow
of the sentence, and 'Creation' is a noun that doesn’t suit the continuous action needed here.
22. B) 'are' का use होगा क्योंकक sentence में "care" और "nourishment" दोनों की बात की जा रही है , जो
plural subject हैं। Plural subjects के लऱए plural verb "are" का प्रयोग ककया जाता है । इसलऱए यहाॉ
'are' सही है ।
वहीॊ, 'were' और 'was' past tense के रूऩ में प्रयोग होते हैं, और context present tense में है । 'is'
singular subject के लऱए होता है , ऱेककन यहाॉ subject plural है , इसलऱए ये सही नहीॊ है ।
'are' will be used because the sentence refers to both "care" and "nourishment," which form a
plural subject. Plural subjects require the plural verb "are," making it correct here.
On the other hand, 'were' and 'was' are used in the past tense, but the context is in the
present. 'is' is used for singular subjects, but here the subject is plural, so it doesn’t fit.
23. A) With" का use होगा क्योंकक यह "acquaintance" (ऩररचय) के साथ सही रूऩ में मेऱ खाता है।
"Acquaintance with" एक सही phrase है जो बताता है कक ककसी चीज के साथ ऩररचय या जुडाव है।

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'On' का use ककसी चीज ऩर आधाररत होने के लऱए ककया जाता है , जो यहाॉ सही नहीॊ है । 'For' का उऩयोग
ककसी उद्देश्य या उद्देश्य के लऱए होता है , जो इस context में सही नहीॊ है । 'In' का उऩयोग स्थान या क्स्थतत
के लऱए ककया जाता है , जो यहाॉ सही नहीॊ है ।
With' will be used because it fits correctly with "acquaintance." The phrase "acquaintance
with" implies familiarity or connection with something. 'On' is used to indicate a basis for
something, which doesn’t fit here. 'For' is used to indicate a purpose, which is incorrect in this
context. 'In' is used for location or position, which doesn’t fit in this context either.
24. B) Transmit' का use ककया जाएगा क्योंकक यह present tense में एक general fact या truth को व्यक्त
करता है । sentence में बताया गया है कक families सॊस्कृतत को अगऱी ऩीढी तक ऩहुॉचाती हैं, जो एक
habitual action है , और present tense में इसे व्यक्त करने के लऱए base form 'transmit' सही है ।
जबकक 'Transmitted' past tense में होता है , 'Transmits' third person singular form है , और
'Transmitting' continuous tense में होता है , जो इस context में सही नहीॊ हैं।
'Transmit' will be used because it expresses a general fact or truth in the present tense. The
sentence conveys that families pass on culture to the younger generations, which is a habitual
action. The base form 'transmit' is correct here to express this in the present tense. Whereas,
'Transmitted' is in the past tense, 'Transmits' is the third-person singular form, and
'Transmitting' is in the continuous tense, which don't fit this context.
25. D) Should not be restricted' का use ककया जाएगा क्योंकक यहाॉ universities की क्जम्मेदाररयों को
सीलमत नहीॊ करने की बात हो रही है , यानी उनकी भूलमका केवऱ course completion certificates दे ने
तक सीलमत नहीॊ होनी चाटहए। Universities का काम लशऺा को व्याऩक रूऩ से बढावा दे ना भी है । 'Should
restricted' और 'restrict' grammatically incorrect हैं क्योंकक 'should' के साथ base verb या 'be' का
इस्तेमाऱ होता है । 'Should be restricted' गऱत है क्योंकक यहाॉ universities की भलू मका को सीलमत नहीॊ
करने की बात की जा रही है, न कक उसे सीलमत करने की।
'Should not be restricted' will be used because the context suggests that universities'
responsibilities should not be limited only to issuing course completion certificates; they
should promote broader educational values. 'Should restricted' and 'restrict' are grammatically
incorrect since 'should' requires either a base verb or 'be' form. 'Should be restricted' is wrong
because the sentence is suggesting universities' role should not be restricted, rather than
limiting it.

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