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End of intrigue: On the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
India and Pakistan must reach a broader consensus on sports
In a cricket calendar packed with international fixtures and domestic T20 leagues, the ICC Champions
Trophy has managed to endure. The ODI and T20 World Cups, along with the ICC World Test
Championship, remain the marquee global events, and the Champions Trophy once seemed
expendable. However, the desire for an ICC-branded tournament almost every year, coupled with its
commercial appeal, has ensured its survival. Now, the ninth edition kicks off in Karachi on Wednesday
(February 19, 2025), with host Pakistan facing New Zealand. The tournament, however, was nearly
derailed by the ever-present political tensions between India and Pakistan. India initially refused to
tour Pakistan, jeopardising the event, but a compromise was reached: India’s matches will be played
in Dubai. Rohit Sharma’s men will play all their Group A fixtures in the UAE, and if they reach the final,
the title clash will also be held there. Once again, a global cricket tournament has been tainted by
geopolitical disputes, an issue that will persist until India’s and Pakistan’s leaderships arrive at a
broader consensus, including on sports. India begins its campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai on
Thursday.
After a disappointing 1-3 Test series loss in Australia, India is seeking redemption in the Champions
Trophy through the ODI format. A recent 3-0 home sweep against England provided momentum, but
the real challenge awaits India under the West Asian skies. Rohit, under scrutiny for his form, found
some respite with a century against England, but he and his team will need to deliver more to get to
the end stage of the tournament. Beating Pakistan, technically the tournament host, at a neutral
venue, will add some drama to the political intrigue. The absence of injured pace spearhead Jasprit
Bumrah will be felt, though Mohammed Shami’s return offers some relief. Adding to the emotional
weight of this tournament is the possibility that it could be the final ICC event for Rohit, Virat Kohli
and Ravindra Jadeja. Having won the ICC T20 World Cup last year, India is determined to reclaim the
Champions Trophy, last won in 2013. Beyond India-Pakistan intrigue, Australia remains a strong
contender, despite missing its pace-bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood.
Meanwhile, the absence of West Indies and Sri Lanka from the tournament is another indicator of the
shifting balance in international cricket. [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. Intrigue (noun) – Mystery, Plot, Scheme, 13. Taint (verb) – Spoil, Stain, Corrupt, Tarnish,
Conspiracy, Drama Pollute
2. Consensus (noun) – Agreement, Harmony, 14. Persist (verb) – Continue, Endure,
Unity, Accord, Concurrence Persevere, Last, Remain
3. Fixture (noun) – Event, Match, Game, 15. Seek (verb) – Pursue, Search, Aim, Strive,
Contest, Tournament Attempt
4. Manage (to) (verb) – Succeed, Achieve, 16. Redemption (noun) – Recovery, Salvation,
Accomplish, Handle, Attain Restoration, Atonement, Revival
5. Endure (verb) – Survive, Last, Persist, 17. Sweep (noun) – Victory, Win, Triumph,
Continue, Sustain Clean sweep, Domination
6. Marquee (adjective) – Prominent, Leading, 18. Momentum (noun) – Drive, Impetus,
Major, Star, Highlighted Force, Energy, Speed
7. Expendable (adjective) – Dispensable, 19. Await (verb) – Wait for, Anticipate, Expect,
Replaceable, Non-essential, Unnecessary, Look forward to, Hope for
Disposable
20. Scrutiny (noun) – Examination, Inspection,
8. Ensure (verb) – Guarantee, Secure, Assure, Analysis, Review, Observation
Confirm, Safeguard
21. Respite (noun) – Break, Rest, Pause, Relief,
9. Kick off (phrasal verb) – Begin, Start, Lull
Launch, Commence, Initiate
22. Pace (noun) – Speed, Rate, Tempo,
10. Derail (verb) – Disrupt, Sabotage, Hinder, Rhythm, Momentum
Obstruct, Thwart
23. Spearheaded (adjective) – Led, Headed,
11. Jeopardise (verb) – Endanger, Threaten, Pioneered, Championed, Directed
Risk, Imperil, Compromise
12. Clash (noun) – Conflict, Fight, Battle,
24. Add to (phrasal verb) – Increase, Enhance,
Confrontation, Dispute
Amplify, Boost, Augment
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25. Weight (noun) – Importance, Significance, 28. Contender (noun) – Competitor,
Influence, Impact, Gravity Challenger, Rival, Candidate, Participant
26. Determined (adjective) – Resolute, Firm,
Decisive, Steadfast, Persistent 29. Trio (noun) – Threesome, Triad, Trinity,
Group of three, Triplet
27. Reclaim (verb) – Regain, Recover, Retrieve,
Restore, Recapture 30. Meanwhile (adverb) – Simultaneously, In
the meantime, At the same time,
Concurrently, Meanwhile इ
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Summary of the Editorial
1. ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy begins in Karachi on
February 19, 2025, with Pakistan facing New Zealand in the opener.
2. India-Pakistan Tensions: Political tensions between India and Pakistan nearly derailed the tournament,
with India refusing to tour Pakistan initially.
3. Compromise Solution: India’s matches will be played in Dubai, including the final if they qualify, to
avoid playing in Pakistan.
4. Geopolitical Impact: The tournament highlights how geopolitical disputes continue to affect global
cricket events.
5. India’s Campaign: India begins its campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai on February 20, 2025, with all
Group A matches scheduled in the UAE.
6. Redemption for India: After a 1-3 Test series loss in Australia, India seeks redemption in the ODI format
through the Champions Trophy.
7. Recent Momentum: A 3-0 ODI series win against England at home has provided India with some
momentum heading into the tournament.
8. Rohit Sharma’s Form: Rohit Sharma, under scrutiny for his recent form, scored a century against
England, offering hope for a strong performance.
9. Key Absences: India will miss injured pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, though Mohammed Shami’s
return bolsters the bowling attack.
10. Emotional Weight: The tournament could mark the final ICC event for veterans Rohit Sharma, Virat
Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja.
11. India’s Ambition: Having won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024, India aims to reclaim the Champions
Trophy, last won in 2013.
12. Australia’s Challenge: Australia remains a strong contender despite missing its star pace trio of Pat
Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood.
13. Shifting Cricket Balance: The absence of West Indies and Sri Lanka from the tournament reflects the
changing dynamics in international cricket.
14. Commercial Appeal: The Champions Trophy’s survival is attributed to its commercial appeal and the
ICC’s desire for annual branded tournaments.
15. Broader Consensus Needed: The India-Pakistan dispute underscores the need for a broader consensus
between the two nations, including on sports, to prevent future disruptions.
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Practice Exercise: SSC Pattern Based
1. What is the overall tone of the passage? [Editorial page]
A. Celebratory
B. Comedic
C. Analytical and concerned
D. Indifferent
2. Why was the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 nearly derailed?
A. Due to the lack of interest from cricket fans.
B. Because of the political tensions between India and Pakistan.
C. Since ICC decided to discontinue the tournament.
D. As Pakistan refused to participate in the tournament.
3. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 holds emotional significance for India because it might be
the last ICC event for __________.
A. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja
B. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood
C. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and KL Rahul
D. Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Shadab Khan
4. According to the passage, which team did India defeat 3-0 in a recent home ODI series before
the 2025 Champions Trophy?
A. Australia
B. England
C. Bangladesh
D. Pakistan
5. Based on the passage, why are India’s Champions Trophy matches being scheduled in Dubai
instead of Pakistan?
A. The International Cricket Council (ICC) wanted to test new venues in the UAE.
B. The pitch conditions in Dubai are believed to favor India’s bowling attack.
C. Dubai offered better commercial revenue for the ICC Champions Trophy.
D. Political and diplomatic tensions led India to refuse touring Pakistan, prompting a
compromise.
6. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An instrument for viewing distant objects in space
A. Telescope
B. Spectrograph
C. Microscope
D. Binoculars
7. Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct
order to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) he had to take the bus
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(B) his friend, who used to give
(C) to his office because he had
(D) him a lift, was on vacation
(E) never learned to drive and
A. EBADC
B. ACEBD
C. DACEB
D. BADEC
8. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
She was overstrung before her dance performance
A. Placid
B. Calm
C. Cheerful
D. Nervous
9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the following word.
Forbid
A. Call
B. Allow
C. Prohibit
D. Forsake
10. Substitute the underlined word-segment with most appropriate idiom.
The doctors tried very hard to save his mother but they were unsuccessful
A. faced the music
B. drew the line
C. moved heaven and earth
D. ran like clockwork
11. Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice.
Ravi will play the match.
A. The match is played by Ravi.
B. The match will have been played by Ravi.
C. The match will be playing by Ravi.
D. The match will be played by Ravi
12. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains
an error.
It is he who work for the company for more than a decade
A. for the company
B. for more than a decade
C. It is he
D. who work
13. Identify the correct synonym of the word given below.
FATIGUE
A. Mission
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B. Obese
C. Vigour
D. Tiredness
14. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains
a grammatical error.
The windows / violent banged / during the / storm yesterday
A. The windows
B. storm yesterday.
C. during the
D. violent banged
15. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Adversity
A. Pleasure
B. Misfortune
C. Success
D. Advantage
16. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given
sentence.
Our legal system must frame proper legal rules for juvenile criminals
A. young
B. dotage
C. senile
D. old
17. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of
words in the following sentence.
Despite recent superficial moves toward political reconciliation, Libya remains in the grip of a
bloodstained corrupt military exclusive circle of people with a common purpose.
A. oblique
B. pique
C. antique
D. Clique
18. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling
from the given options.
His acquiantance with the author led to many fruitful collaborations
A. acuiantance
B. acquaintence
C. aquaintance
D. acquaintance
19. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.
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Charles Darwin is renowned for his book on evolution, ‘On the Origin of Species’, which laid
down a treasure of substantiation that evolution occurs, and projected a mechanism, that is,
natural selection, for how it does so.
A. laid away a treasure of substantiation
B. laid about a treasure of substantiation
C. laid out a treasure of substantiation
D. laid into a treasure of substantiation
20. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hit the nail on the head
A. They hit a nail with a hammer.
B. They are experiencing a headache.
C. They're uncertain about a decision.
D. They have accurately identified or explained something
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.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (1) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and
remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and
achievements. This Mahotsav is (2) _________ to the people of India, who have not only been
instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (3) _________ the
power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (4) _________ of activating
India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (5)______ to our 75th anniversary of
independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023.
21. Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 1.
A. associate
B. obligation
C. initiative
D. Occult
22. Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 2.
A. refused
B. dedicated
C. withhold
D. Alienated
23. Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 3.
A. concludes
B. possess
C. clarifies
D. Obtains
24. Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 4.
A. vision
B. design
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C. control
D. Graphics
25. Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 5.
A. allocation
B. breakdown
C. countdown
D. custom
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Answers
1. C 2. B 3. A 4.B 5. D 6.A 7. B 8.D 9. B 10. C 11.D
12. D 13.D 14.D 15.B 16.A 17.D 18.B 19.C 20.D 21.C 22.B
23. B 24.A 25.C [Practice Exercise]
Explanations
1. C) Analytical and concerned
The passage offers a detailed examination of the ICC Champions Trophy, addressing the
sporting and political dimensions (India's reluctance to play in Pakistan, the compromise to
shift matches to Dubai, and the influence of geopolitical tensions). The author adopts a
measured and thoughtful tone, showing concern about how political disputes overshadow the
sport.
A: The passage does not focus on celebrating cricket or teams; it highlights constraints and
challenges.
B: There is no humor or light-hearted tone; the passage is serious about political and sporting
issues.
D. Indifferent: The auther clearly expresses concern and points out the tension between India
and Pakistan, so the tone is not detached or apathetic.
2. B) Because of the political tensions between India and Pakistan.
The passage states that the tournament was "nearly derailed by the ever-present political
tensions between India and Pakistan." This directly confirms that political issues caused the
disruption.
A) Incorrect - The passage does not mention a lack of fan interest; instead, it highlights the
tournament's commercial appeal.
C) Incorrect - The ICC did not discontinue the Champions Trophy; rather, it ensured its
continuation due to its commercial viability.
D) Incorrect - There is no mention of Pakistan refusing to participate. Instead, India initially
refused to tour Pakistan, leading to a compromise of playing matches in Dubai.
3. A) Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja
The passage states, "Adding to the emotional weight of this tournament is the possibility that it
could be the final ICC event for Rohit, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja."
B) These Australian players are missing from the tournament due to injuries, but there is no
mention of it being their last ICC event.
C) Jasprit Bumrah is injured, but no retirement is mentioned for any of these players.
D) The passage does not suggest that these Pakistani players are nearing retirement or playing
their last ICC event.
4. B) England
The passage explicitly states that India completed a "3-0 home sweep against England," giving
them momentum before the Champions Trophy.
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A. Australia: The passage mentions India's 1-3 Test series loss in Australia, not a 3-0 victory at
home.
C. Bangladesh: India's first match in the Champions Trophy is against Bangladesh, but there is
no mention of a preceding 3-0 home series win against them.
D. Pakistan: Political tensions exist, and India hasn't played recent home ODIs against Pakistan
due to the strained relations, as indicated in the passage.
5. D) Political and diplomatic tensions led India to refuse touring Pakistan, prompting a
compromise.
The passage explains that "India initially refused to tour Pakistan," and political disputes nearly
derailed the tournament. As a result, a deal was struck to have India's fixtures in Dubai.
A. There is no mention that the ICC specifically wants to test the UAE as a new venue; the
decision is linked to politics, not experimentation.
C. While commercial factors are important, the primary driver in the passage is the political
standoff, not Dubai's revenue potential.
B. The passage does not state any specific pitch-related advantage as the reason; the main
reason is the diplomatic strain between the two nations.
6. A) Telescope (noun) – An instrument for viewing distant objects in space दयू फीन
• Spectrograph (noun) – An apparatus for photographing or recording spectra वर्णभाऩक
• Microscope (noun) – An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects सूक्ष्भदर्शी
• Binoculars (noun) – A device with two lenses for viewing distant objects दयू दर्शणक
7. B) ACEBD
he had to take the bus to his office because he had never learned to drive and his friend, who
used to give him a lift, was on vacation
8. D) Overstrung (adjective) – Extremely nervous or tense, highly strung, anxious. फेहद च तॊ िि मा
िनावग्रस्ि
Synonym: Nervous (adjective) – Easily agitated, anxious, apprehensive, or worried. च तॊ िि
o Placid (adjective) – Calm, peaceful, undisturbed, tranquil. र्शाॊि
o Calm (adjective) – Free from excitement or worry, peaceful, composed. धैमर्श
ण ीर
o Cheerful (adjective) – Happy, optimistic, joyful, in good spirits. प्रसन्न
9. B) Forbid (verb) – To refuse to allow, prohibit, ban, prevent, योकना
Antonym: Allow (verb) – To give permission, permit, let, authorize, अनुभति दे ना
Call (verb) – To summon or ask for someone to come, phone, beckon. फर
ु ाना
Prohibit (verb) – To formally forbid something by law, disallow, ban, योकना
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Forsake (verb) – To abandon or leave someone or something behind, desert, त्माग दे ना
10. C) Moved heaven and earth (idiom) – to try very hard to achieve something जी-जान लगाकर
कोशिि करना
11. D) The match will be played by Ravi
12. D) 'who work' के फदरे 'who works' का प्रमोग होगा क्मोंकक Relative Pronoun 'who' महाॉ 'he' के लरए
प्रमक्
ु ि हुआ है, औय 'he' एक Singular Subject है , इसलरए Verb बी Singular होगी; जैस—
े It is he who
works for the company for more than a decade.
'who works' will be used instead of 'who work' because the Relative Pronoun 'who' is referring
to 'he', and 'he' is a Singular Subject, so the Verb should also be Singular; Like— It is he who
works for the company for more than a decade.
13. D) Fatigue (noun) – Extreme tiredness resulting from physical or mental exertion, exhaustion,
weariness. थकावट
Synonym: Tiredness (noun) – The state of being tired, weariness, exhaustion, fatigue. थकान
Mission (noun) – A specific task or duty, assignment, expedition. लभर्शन
Obese (adjective) – Very overweight, excessively fat. भोटा
Vigour (noun) – Physical strength and good health, energy, vitality. िाज़गी, फर
14. D) violent banged' के फदरे 'violently banged' का प्रमोग होगा क्मोंकक 'violent' Adjective है औय महाॊ
Adverb 'violently' की आवश्मकिा है , जो Verb 'banged' को Qualify कये गा; जैस—
े The door violently
shut in the wind.
'violently banged' will be used instead of 'violent banged' because 'violent' is an
adjective, and here we need an adverb 'violently' to qualify the verb 'banged'; Like—
The door violently shut in the wind
15. B) Adversity (noun) – A difficult or unpleasant situation, hardship, distress. ववऩत्त्ि
Synonym: Misfortune (noun) – Bad luck, an unfortunate condition or event, calamity, hardship.
दब
ु ाणग्म
Pleasure (noun) – A feeling of happiness or satisfaction, delight, enjoyment. सुख
Success (noun) – The accomplishment of a goal or purpose, achievement, victory.
सपरिा
Advantage (noun) – A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position,
benefit, gain. राब
16. A) Juvenile (adjective) – Relating to young people, typically those under the age of 18,
youthful. ककर्शोय
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Substitute word: Young (adjective) – Having lived or existed for only a short time, not old,
youthful. मव
ु ा
Dotage (noun) – The period of life in which a person is old and weak, senility. फढ
ु ाऩा
Senile (adjective) – Showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially loss of
mental faculties. सठिमामा हुआ
Old (adjective) – Having lived for many years, aged, elderly. ऩुयाना/वद्ध
ृ
17. D) Clique (noun) – An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose.
Oblique (adjective) – not explicit or done in a direct way. अप्रत्मऺ
Pique (noun) – a feeling of irritation or resentment. योष
Antique (noun) – a collectible object having a high value because of its considerable
age. प्रा ीन वस्िु
18. B) The correct spelling of ‘acquiantance’ is ‘acquaintance’ which means "knowledge or
experience of someone or something" र .
19. C) laid down a treasure of substantiation' के फदरे 'laid out a treasure of substantiation' का
प्रमोग होगा क्मोंकक 'laid out' का अथण है ककसी वव ाय मा मोजना को स्ऩष्ट रूऩ से प्रस्िुि कयना, जो कक
इस सॊदबण भें उऩमुक्ि है । 'laid down' का अथण तनमभ मा लसद्धाॊि को स्थावऩि कयना होिा है , जो महाॉ सही
नहीॊ है । उदाहयर्—Charles Darwin laid out his ideas about evolution in his famous book.
'laid out' will be used instead of 'laid down' because 'laid out' means to clearly present an idea
or plan, which fits the context. 'laid down' typically means establishing a rule or principle,
which is not relevant here. Example—Charles Darwin laid out his ideas about evolution in his
famous book.
20. D) Hit the nail on the head (idiom) – They have accurately identified or explained something.
िीक-िीक ककसी फाि को ऩह ानना मा फिाना
21. 'C) Initiative' का उऩमोग होगा क्मोंकक 'initiative' का अथण होिा है ककसी काभ को र्शरू
ु कयना मा ऩहर
कयना। इस वाक्म भें 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' की र्शुरुआि की फाि की जा यही है , जो कक बायि
सयकाय द्वाया र्शुरू की गई एक ऩहर है । इसलरए 'initiative' महाॉ सही है । जफकक 'Associate' का अथण है
ककसी ीज़ से जुड़ना, 'Obligation' का अथण है एक त्जम्भेदायी मा किणव्म, औय 'Occult' का अथण है
यहस्मभम मा गूढ, जो इस context भें सही नहीॊ फैििे।
'Initiative' will be used because it means to start something or take the lead. In the sentence,
'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' is described as something started by the Government of India,
which aligns perfectly with the word 'initiative.' Whereas, 'Associate' means to connect with
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something, 'Obligation' means a duty or responsibility, and 'Occult' refers to something
mysterious or hidden, none of which fit the context here.
22. B) Dedicated' का use होगा क्मोंकक इसका अथण है "ककसी ववर्शेष उद्देश्म के लरए सभवऩणि कयना"। इस
sentence भें कहा जा यहा है कक मह भहोत्सव बायि के रोगों को सभवऩणि है , त्जन्होंने दे र्श की प्रगति भें
भहत्वऩूर्ण बूलभका तनबाई है । इसलरए, 'dedicated' महाॉ सही है। 'Refused' का अथण है "इॊकाय कयना",
'Withhold' का अथण है "योकना", औय 'Alienated' का अथण है "अरग कयना", जो इस context भें सही नहीॊ
हैं।
Dedicated' will be used because it means "devoted to a specific purpose". In this sentence, the
festival is being dedicated to the people of India, who played a key role in the country's
progress. Hence, 'dedicated' is the correct choice'Refused' means "to decline", 'Withhold'
means "to hold back", and 'Alienated' means "to make someone feel isolated", which are not
suitable for this context.
23. B) 'Possess' का use होगा क्मोंकक "possess" का अथण होिा है ककसी ीज़ का स्वाभी होना मा ककसी ीज़
का होना। वाक्म भें फिामा गमा है कक बायिीम रोगों के ऩास प्रधानभॊत्री नयें द्र भोदी के 'बायि 2.0' के
दृत्ष्टकोर् को साकाय कयने की र्शत्क्ि औय सॊबावनाएॊ हैं। इसलरए 'possess' महाॉ सही है । जफकक
'Concludes' का अथण है सभाप्ि कयना, 'Clarifies' का अथण है स्ऩष्ट कयना, औय 'Obtains' का अथण है प्राप्ि
कयना, जो इस सॊदबण भें सही नहीॊ हैं।
'Possess' will be used because it means to have ownership or to have something. The sentence
states that the people of India have the power and potential to realize Prime Minister Narendra
Modi's vision of activating India 2.0, making 'possess' fitting here. Whereas 'concludes' means
to finish, 'clarifies' means to make clear, and 'obtains' means to acquire, which do not fit in this
context.
24. A) Vision' का use होगा क्मोंकक "vision" का अथण है ककसी ीज़ की स्ऩष्टिा से कल्ऩना कयना मा बववष्म
भें एक रक्ष्म दे खना। इस सॊदबण भें , प्रधानभॊत्री नयें द्र भोदी का रक्ष्म बायि 2.0 को सकिम कयना है , जो एक
दीघणकालरक दृत्ष्टकोर् है । वहीॊ, 'design' का अथण है ककसी मोजना का तनभाणर् कयना, 'control' का अथण है
तनमॊत्रर् यखना, औय 'graphics' का अथण है ग्राकपकर प्रदर्शणनी कयना, जो इस सॊदबण भें सही नहीॊ हैं।
'Vision' will be used because it means to imagine clearly or see a goal in the future. In this
context, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of activating India 2.0 reflects a long-term
perspective. On the other hand, 'design' refers to creating a plan, 'control' means to maintain
authority, and 'graphics' implies a graphical presentation, which do not fit in this context.
25. C) Countdown' का use होगा क्मोंकक इसका अथण है ककसी भहत्वऩूर्ण घटना के लरए सभम का धीये -धीये
घटाना। इस सॊदबण भें , 75वें स्विॊत्रिा ठदवस की ओय मात्रा को दर्शाणने के लरए 'countdown' उऩमक्
ु ि है ।
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जफकक 'allocation' का अथण है आवॊटन, 'breakdown' का अथण है टूटना मा ववघटन, औय 'custom' का अथण
है यीति-रयवाज, जो इस सॊदबण भें सही नहीॊ हैं।
‘Countdown' will be used because it means the gradual reduction of time leading up to an
important event. In this context, it is fitting to describe the journey toward the 75th
Independence Day. Whereas, 'allocation' means distribution, 'breakdown' implies a failure or
division, and 'custom' refers to a tradition, none of which are appropriate in this context.
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