41. The oil crisis highlighted the need to develop new . . . . . . . . of energy and to conserve those which are already in use.

methods
sources
means
preserves

Detailed SolutionThe oil crisis highlighted the need to develop new . . . . . . . . of energy and to conserve those which are already in use.

42. During diwali the shops are . . . . . . . . of people.

busy
crowded
full
bubbling

Detailed SolutionDuring diwali the shops are . . . . . . . . of people.

43. Gandhiji was a humble man known for his . . . . . . .

pleasantness
sweetness
modesty
kindness

Detailed SolutionGandhiji was a humble man known for his . . . . . . .

44. The Marxists, following a theory of dialectical materialism, contend that man is merely a producing animal who supplies his own needs and whose life is largely . . . . . . . by economic forces.

determined
subordinated
moulded
subjugated

Detailed SolutionThe Marxists, following a theory of dialectical materialism, contend that man is merely a producing animal who supplies his own needs and whose life is largely . . . . . . . by economic forces.

45. Hindus believe that . . . . . . . from the cycle of birth and rebirth can be attained only by good deeds.

bondage
deliverance
delivery
retirement

Detailed SolutionHindus believe that . . . . . . . from the cycle of birth and rebirth can be attained only by good deeds.

46. To nobody else did the story seem . . . . . . .

contingent
credible
credulous
creditable

Detailed SolutionTo nobody else did the story seem . . . . . . .

47. The charm of an Austrian gentleman, the brutality of a gangster, the ranting of a demagogue, the assurance of a diplomat . . . . . . . one another in a kaleidoscope of performance.

succeeded
struck
touched
joined

Detailed SolutionThe charm of an Austrian gentleman, the brutality of a gangster, the ranting of a demagogue, the assurance of a diplomat . . . . . . . one another in a kaleidoscope of performance.

48. I have often . . . . . . . why he went to live abroad.

puzzled
wondered
thought
surprised

Detailed SolutionI have often . . . . . . . why he went to live abroad.

49. When their examinations were over, the children gleefully . . . . . . . the books they had been reading.

despised
neglected
shelve
overthrew

Detailed SolutionWhen their examinations were over, the children gleefully . . . . . . . the books they had been reading.

50. No man had a more . . . . . . . love for literature, or a higher respect for it, than Dr. Samuel Johnson.

arduous
ardent
animated
adroit

Detailed SolutionNo man had a more . . . . . . . love for literature, or a higher respect for it, than Dr. Samuel Johnson.