Instructions

In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

Once upon a time, Amarasakti ruled the city-state of Mahllaropyam in the south of India. He had three witless sons who became a matter of end, less (1) for him. (2) that his sons had no interest in learning, the king summoned his ministers and said, “You know I am not happy with my sons. According to men of learning, an unborn son is better than a son who is a (3). A son who is stupid will bring dishonour to his father. How can I make my sons fit to be my (4) ? I turn to you for advice.”

One of the ministers (5) the name of Vishnu Sharman, a great scholar enjoying the (6)of hundreds of his disciples. “He is the most (7) person to tutor your children. Entrust them to his care and very soon you will see the change.” The king summoned Vishnu Sharman and pleaded with him “Oh, venerable scholar, take pity on me and please train my sons. Turn them into great scholars and I will be (8) to you all my life.” Vishnu Sharman said “Oh, king, count six months from today. If I do not make your children great scholars, you can ask me to change my (9)” The king immediately called his sons and handed them over to the care of the learned man. Sharman took them to his monastery where he (0) teaching them. Keeping his word, he finished the task the king entrusted to him in six months. Thus, the king, now, had scholars for sons.

Question 64

(4)


Create a FREE account and get:

  • Banking Quant Shortcuts PDF
  • Free Banking Study Material - (15000 Questions)
  • 135+ Banking previous papers with solutions PDF
  • 100+ Online Tests for Free

cracku

Boost your Prep!

Download App