In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary (1) _________ of average accomplishment in important areas of human development, (2) _________ living a long and healthy life, being informed and having a good quality of living. The HDI is the geometric mean of the normalised (3) _________ for each dimension. The health component is (4) _________ by life expectancy at birth, while the education dimension is measured by the average number of years of schooling for individuals aged 25 and above, as well as the (5) _________ number of years of schooling for school-age children.
Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 1
assessment
collect – This is a verb, meaning "to gather." It does not fit grammatically in this context.
involvement – This means "participation" or "engagement," which does not fit with "summary of average accomplishment."
assessment – This means "evaluation" or "measurement," which aligns well with "summary of average accomplishment."
regiment – This means "a strict order or discipline," which does not make sense in this context.
Correct Answer:
assessment – The HDI is an evaluation (or summary) of human development, making this the most appropriate word.
Important Questions from Para Completion
Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 3
Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 4.
Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 5.
A set of 4 sentences (A, B, C and D in the same order) have been given in the above question followed by five option choices. From the option choice provided look for the option choice that acts as the fifth sentence (conclusion) for the statements mentioned.
A. The United Kingdom has confirmed the presence of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, main accused in the ₹ 13,578-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case, in its territory.
B. Soon after his location was communicated by the U.K. authorities, the CBI moved an application seeking his extradition.
C. The request is being sent through the Home and External Affairs Ministries.
D. Modi left the country in the first week of January, just days before the CBI registered a case against him.
A set of 4 sentences (A, B, C and D in the same order) have been given in the above question followed by five option choices. From the option choice provided look for the option choice that acts as the fifth sentence (conclusion) for the statements mentioned.
A. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter to his new Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan has called for bilateral engagement, sources confirmed on Monday.
B. In the first official communication with the new administration in Islamabad, the Indian leader has called for building on good neighbourly ties for security and prosperity in the region.
C. The Indian response came soon after the newly appointed Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Mr. Modi has indicated at dialogue in his letter. However, the official said that India has not called for dialogue so far.
D. Prime Minister wrote of constructive approach or engagement for the benefit of the people, by which he meant Pakistan should create conducive atmosphere.
