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The first blank is preceded by the infinitive ‘to’, so we need a verb in its base form. The second blank is followed by a noun. So, here we need an adjective. ‘Employ’ and ‘technical’ can be the two required words, respectively. None of the other options can make the given sentence grammatically correct.

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The usage of ‘has’ indicates that a verb in its participle form must fill the first blank. ‘Deferred’ is the right word. Since ‘rental’ is an adjective, a noun is needed in the second blank. ‘Payment’ is the only noun available in the options. So, option (5) is the right answer. None of the other options can make the sentence grammatically correct.

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The sentence tells us about the function of the electoral bond scheme. ‘Allows’ is the right word for the first blank, as it conveys information about what is permitted under this scheme. For the second blank, ‘donations’ is the correct choice.

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The presence of an article before the blank suggests that the first blank should be filled by a noun/pronoun. ‘Surge’ (growth) can fit in the blank, as there are no other nouns available as the first word in the pair. The second blank has the infinitive ‘to’ before it, so a verb in the base form is needed here. ‘Order’ is the right choice. None of the other options can make the sentence grammatically correct.

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The sentence tells us that Indian researchers are studying the changes in biodiversity in the Artic, trying to understand how the ecosystem is affected by global warming. ‘Focus’ is the right word for the first blank as it conveys the importance of the subject for the researchers. The preposition ‘over’ is the right word for second blank, to indicate the spread of the change in the ecosystem in time.

Pervasive (adj) – prevalent

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‘Defective’ and ‘serve’ doesn’t fit contextually in terms of competition. The word ‘issue’ imply certain negative aspect about the education system. So, 'adequate' and 'intense' is incorrect as well in terms of competition in the given case. 'To lead to something' means to result in something. 'Unhealthy competition' is also suitable according to the context. It means that the examination system develops a sense of competition among children in negative sense and brings out hatred, jealousy and depression.

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Debates are a form of conversation. 'A striking ____ from the debates' indicates that a conclusion or a gist is being talked about. Hence, option (1) can be ruled out. Thought, though, conveys a similar meaning doesn't really fit in well. Hence, option (2) can be ruled out. 'Rush' doesn't fit in the second blank well, ‘not just’ before the blank and ‘do not even agree’ after the blank show that the two parties do not agree with each other. Hence, option (4) can be ruled out. Takeaway means a key fact, point, or idea to be remembered, typically one emerging from a discussion or meeting. Disagree fits in the second blank well

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The statement talks about an action that must be taken to curb the _____ rate of unemployment. Curb means to eliminated. Hence, the word in the second blank should mean increasing. (1) decreasing rate of unemployment doesn't, logically, needs to be curbed. Hence, option (2) can be clearly eliminated. need doesn't fit the first blank; hence option (1) can be eliminated. Jobs are neither employed nor invented, this eliminates the other two options. Jobs can definitely be created.

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The first blank is followed by a comma and thus it is clear that the blank needs to be filled with a word that is in a similar tone as those stated after the comma. Urbanised means make or become urban in character. Synthesised means make (something) by synthesis, especially chemically. This is inappropriate when talking about a country. Civilised means polite and good mannered. Now, the only options left in contention are options (2) and (4). The way to chose out of these options is to find the one fitting in the second blank. 'Convenience of executive' can't be the ending phrase as it fails to convey any proper sense, thus 'role' should come in the second blank.

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'the process of teachers' post' doesn't make sense, hence option (1) can be ruled out. Move doesn’t fit in the first blank well and job doesn't fit in the second blank well (being used with plural noun 'teachers'), hence options (5) and (3) can be ruled out. For the same reason, "being used with plural noun 'teachers', appointment in option (2) is incorrect as well. Hasten means be quick to do something. Quicken means make or become faster or quicker. Both the words fit in the first blank. The Centre has sanctioned posts which means that it has given a nod to the process of recruitment and selection.