Directions (Qs. 1 - 3): In the following questions, two columns are given with three sentences/ phrases in each of them. In the first column, the sentences/ phrases are labelled as a, b, and c and in the second column, the sentences/ phrases are labelled as d, e, and f, respectively. A sentence/ phrase from the first column may or may not connect with another sentence/ phrase from the second column to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Each question has five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the sentences/ phrases can be joined to form a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. If none of the options given forms a correct sentence after combination, mark option (E), ‘None of these’ as your answer.
| 1. Column I | Column II |
| a.Technology plays a crucial role in help climate change adaptation, | d. technological advancements can help communities adapt to changing environmental conditions. |
| b.From climate-resistant crops to earlywarning systems for extreme weather events, | e. for enhancing adaptive capacity and ensuring sustainable development in a changing climate. |
| c. Investments in research, development, and deployment of climate-resilient technologies are essentiald. technological advancements can help | f. offering innovative solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change and build resilience in vulnerable communities. |
A) a-f, b-d, c-e B) a-e, b-f, c-d C) a-f, b-e, c-d D) a-d, b-f, c-e E) None of these
| 2. Column I | Column II |
| a. Human trafficking remains a grave violation of human rights and a global challenge that | d. requires concerted action by governments, civil society, and international organizations. |
| b. Prevention, prosecution, and protection efforts are essential for addressing the | e. root causes of human trafficking and providing support to survivors. |
| c. Collaboration, information sharing, and capacity-building initiatives | f. are critical for disrupting human trafficking networks and holding perpetrators accountable. |
A) a-e, b-d, c-f B) a-d, b-e, c-f C) a-e, c-d, b-f D) a-f, b-d, c-e E) None of these
| 3. Column I | Column II |
| a. Social media platforms play a significant role in shaping | d. mitigating the risks of social media manipulation and safeguarding the integrity of democratic institutions. |
| b. From mobilizing social movements to spreading misinformation, | e. public discourse, political engagement, and democratic processes. |
| c. Regulation, media literacy initiatives, and responsible platform governance are essential for | f. social media has profound implications for the functioning of democratic societies. |
A) a-e, b-d, c-f B) a-f, b-e, c-d C) a-e, b-f, c-d D) a-d, b-e, c-f E) None of these
Key: 1-A 2-B 3-C
