IBPS BANK EXAM :: IBPS BANK EXAM TEST 6
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Directions(31-35): 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.
A merchant was 26 a morning stroll by these aside when he saw a man squatting on the beach and filling a cup with sand. The merchant watched the man as he 27 the contents of the cup on a large pile of sand beside him and filled the cup again. He continued to repeat this activity. The merchant was curious and so went up to him and asked him what he was doing.
"I am Bidhata (meaning Fate)," said the man. "I am measuring the food each man is to 28 today." "Can you really do that ?" asked the merchant. "I 29 you to withhold my midday meal today!" "As you wish." replied Bidhata.
The merchant 30 a fish from the fish market across the road, took it home and gave it to his wife. Then he went to his place of work. In the afternoon he came home and sat down to eat. His wife 31 the cooked fish before him. "Fate has it that I won't get my midday meal." 32 the man. "But now who can stop me from eating this delicious fish?" And he 33 out laughing. His wife thought he was laughing at the way the fish had been 34 and she began to scold him. The merchant got angry. He got up and stormed out of the house. It was only when he cooled down that he realised the 35 of what had happened. Fate had succeded in withholding his share of food for that afternoon.
Choose an appropriate word in place of 31 ? - Choose an appropriate word in place of 35 ?
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Directions(36-50): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
Amrutananda was a well known and rich landlord in his village. He and his wife were both cunning and extremely sly. They made a lot of money by cheating and ill-treating their labourers who worked in their fields. One day, a young man named Manikya came to Amrutananda was pleasantly surprised. No one ever wanted to work for him because of his reputation, and here was someone walking right into his house! Manikya's next few words made him even happier. Manikya said, 'I will work for you for free. You need not pay me a salary, only give me a place to sleep, two sets of clothes and two meals a day.'Amrutananda was filled with joy when he heard this and was about to agree, when Manikya added, 'I have only one condition: I will tell you the truth always, but one day of the year I will lie to you.'
Amrutananda, who lied happily every day of the year, agreed to this odd condition. So Manikya joined him. He was a wonderful worker hard working and trustworthy. He was very honest and soon became Amrutananda's right hand man. A year went by and because of Manikya's hard work. Amrutananda had an excellent harvest. He and his wife Mandakini, decided to have a big feast to celebrate. They invited all their relatives and friends, who came from across the village and out side to participate in this celebration. Everyone was looking forward to the delicious feast being planned. On the morning of the feast being planned. On the morning of the feast. Amrutananda decided he would also give away some gifts to his relatives, just so that he could show-off. So he set off for the market in his cart. As soon as he was out of sight. Mandakini. He wept loudly and beat his chest. Then he fell on the floor sobbing, and announced, The master is dead.' The cart overturned on the road. Our master has been flattened like a Chapatti" As soon as amrutananda's wife and relatives heard rushed out, saying he would bring back the body, while everyone started preparing for the last rites.
Manikya now went running to his master and said "Master! your wife is dead. My kind, loving mistress is dead. A cobra bit her and she fell to the ground. as blue as the spring sky." Amrutananda was stunned. His beloved Mandakini, his partner in all his schemes, was dead! He couldn't believe it. He rushed back home shouting her name.
Mandakini was weeping loudly, Sitting in the courtyard. When she saw her husband run in, she stopped mid wail. and Amrutananda too, stood open mouthed and speechless. Then they fell into each other's arms, unable to believe their eyes.
At once they turned to Manikya, "What is the meaning of this Manikya?" his master demanded in a stren voice, Manikya smiled, "Remember my condition, that I would lie only once in a year? Well, I choose today. You see what lies can do? They nearly destroyed your life. Now think about what happens to the people you lie to everyday. Saying this he walked out, leaving behind a stunned and ashamed landlord.
Why didn't anyone want to work for Amrutananda? -
Why did Manikya volunteer to work for Amrutananda for free?
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What was Manikya's intention for lying to his master?
(A) He wanted to draw some attention to himself.
(B) He was jealous of his master.
(C) He wanted to cause trouble during the celebration.
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What could be an appropriate moral to the story?
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Which of the following statements is false as inferred from the passage?
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