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The given question has a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearer to meaning to the underlined word/words.

 A good work place shall not encourage ineptitude even in a hidden manner.

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Important Questions on UPSC CDS (II) Previous Year Paper 2018

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The given question has a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearer to meaning to the underlined word/words.

 Learning of foreign language should not impede one's mother tongue learning.

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The given question has a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearer to meaning to the underlined word/words.

Extradition of the leader of the group was debated for hours in the meeting.

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The given question has a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearer to meaning to the underlined word/words.

It was felt that the decision to remove the group from the exercise would be detrimental to the organization.

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The given question has a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearer to meaning to the underlined word/words.

His derisive behaviour has led to the situation we face now.

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Each item in this section consista of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearer to meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response on your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Any classroom should provide an engaging environment for learners.

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Read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answer based on the contents of the passage and opinion of the author only.

Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss. The research examined the effects of an easily absorbed curcumin supplement on memory performance in people without dementia, as well as curcumin's potential impact on the microscopic plaques and tangled in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. Found in turmeric, curcumin has previously been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in laboratory studies. It has also been suggested as a possible reason that senior citizens in India, where curcumin is a dietary staple, have a lower prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and better cognitive performance.

Which of the following statements are ture?

1. Senior citizens in india have high level of Alzheimer's disease because of consumption of turmeric.

2. Senior citizens in india do not have high prevalence of Alzheimer's because of consumption of turmeric.

3. Consumption of turmeric enhances cognitive performance

4. Curcumin is an antioxidant.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answer based on the contents of the passage and opinion of the author only.

Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss. The research examined the effects of an easily absorbed curcumin supplement on memory performance in people without dementia, as well as curcumin's potential impact on the microscopic plaques and tangled in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. Found in turmeric, curcumin has previously been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in laboratory studies. It has also been suggested as a possible reason that senior citizens in India, where curcumin is a dietary staple, have a lower prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and better cognitive performance.

Curcumin has positive effect on people:

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Read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answer based on the contents of the passage and opinion of the author only.

Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss. The research examined the effects of an easily absorbed curcumin supplement on memory performance in people without dementia, as well as curcumin's potential impact on the microscopic plaques and tangled in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. Found in turmeric, curcumin has previously been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in laboratory studies. It has also been suggested as a possible reason that senior citizens in India, where curcumin is a dietary staple, have a lower prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and better cognitive performance.

Which word in the passage means 'earlier' ?