Career Development Cell Test Code: WV-04 Max Marks: 30 Time:40 minutes Max.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions based on it An execution most foul (The Hindu, Opinion Lead ,February 19, 2013) The execution of Afzal Guru on February 9, 2013 was an inhumane act by the Government of India. Afzal Guru was hanged seven years after the Supreme Courts pronouncement of the death sentence on him on August 4, 2005 and over six years after his clemency petition to the President of India on November 8, 2006. During this period, he and his family remained in agonising suspense over his fate every day a situation that is condemned by all civilised countries and our Supreme Court. The rejection of his petition by the President after over six years on February 3, 2013, was kept secret and deliberately not communicated to his family, lest it became the subject of judicial consideration as has been done in other cases of delayed execution. Within a few days of the rejection of his mercy petition, the execution was carried out in secrecy on February 9, 2013 without informing his family, and his body was buried in equal secrecy in a grave inside Tihar Jail, New Delhi. Six years A petition made to the President for pardon, reprieve or remission of punishment under Article 72 of the Constitution is a right of a convict and until the petition is rejected, the government cannot carry out the sentence. In disposing of the petition under Article 72, the President does not act at his discretion but on the aid and advice of the government. This was held by the Supreme Court in Kehar Singhs case in 1989. The crucial question was whether the execution could be carried out after a prolonged delay of over six years from the day Afzal Guru made his petition to the President. The disposal of Afzal Gurus petition became a political matter, with the BJPs unseemly demand for his execution and its making it an issue in the ensuing elections. For its own political consideration, the government did not decide the petition made to the President. In fact, between 2006 and 2008, the then Home Minister deliberately instructed the Government of Delhi to delay responding to the Afzal Guru file sent to it. In 2008, Afzal Guru made a statement that revealed his mental distress. He said in an interview, I really wish L.K. Advani becomes Indias next PM as he is the only one who can take a decision and hang me. At least my pain and daily suffering will ease then. When terrorist Ajmal Kasab was executed on November 21, 2012, immediately following the Supreme Courts verdict on him, the Opposition again renewed its demand for Afzal Gurus execution. Steps were then taken by the government to prevent the opposition from exploiting the situation. Kasabs execution carried out in secrecy became the model for the execution of Afzal Guru. On November 15, 2012, President Pranab Mukherjee sent Afzal Gurus file back to the Home Ministry for a fresh consideration of the mercy petition. On January 23, 2013, the Home Ministry recommended its rejection and on February 3, 2013, the President formally rejected the petition. The Presidents rejection was then implemented

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by the Home Minister on February 4, 2013 and five days later in the early morning on February 9, 2013, Afzal Guru was hanged.

Legality of prolonged delay One of the pending cases was that of Afzal Guru. The Court appointed me as amicus curiae to consider the larger question of the execution of convicts after inordinate delay. In the course of my submissions, I referred in particular to the facts of the Afzal Guru case. The hearing concluded on April 19, 2012, and judgment was reserved in the case. The government was fully aware that the legality of prolonged delay in the execution of convicts was pending consideration by the Supreme Court. It was incumbent upon the government to await the authoritative pronouncement of the Supreme Court on the pending petitions but the government carried out the execution of Afzal Guru on 9 February, 2013. Overall, Afzal Gurus execution will remain the most callous death sentence carried out by the government of India. Directions(Qns1-3) Choose( A):If the argument is true in the context of the passage. Choose( B):If the argument is not true in the context of the passage. Choose(C):If the statement cant be inferred from the passage. 1.The author of this passage may be a senior judge currently in the supreme court or a retired judge. 2. The courts in India should stop pronouncing Life sentences. 3. In the case of prolonged delay in execution, the mental stress and agony experienced by the convict become far higher than the pain he experiences during death. Directions(Qns4-6)Match cause and effect relationship 4 . 5 . CAUSE Government succeed in carrying out Kasabs hanging, in a secret manner. It is the right of the convicted to approach the president with mercy petition The government didnt wait for final judicial pronouncement of pending petitions while executing Afsal Guru which was mandatory. EFFECT (A)There will be a normal delay in carrying out the death sentence of the convicted. (B)The balance between the Independence of the executive and the judiciary is in question. (C) The government started carrying out execution of the convicted in terrorism related cases secretly.

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Directions(Qns7-8) Choose the word from options which is closest in meaning with the given word 7. reprieve (A) to delay 8. incumbent (A) optional Direction(Qn.9) Choose the word from options which is farthest in meaning with the given word 9. callous (A) cold-blooded Directions (Qns10-13) Choose the correct word from the choices given for each blank so as to make the text contextually and grammatically correct. 10. Many 17th century buildings that are still in existence have been so (i)____ by successive owners that the original layout is no longer (ii)____ beneath the sometimes muchneeded, but usually (iii)____ attempts to personalize or improve. Options Blank (i) Blank (ii) Blank (iii) (A) preserved extant adept (B) transmogrified discernible grotesque (C) decimated enshrouded tasteful 11. Contrary to his reputation, the admiral was not a (i)_____. He (ii)____ his order to attack when he saw the white flag raised by the enemy sailors, and was actually relieved that he could bring an end to the (iii)____. Options (A) (B) (C) Blank (i) bloodthirsty man pacifist pedant Blank (ii) countermanded reiterated commandeered Blank (iii) hostilities hiatus truce (B)brutal (C)thick-skinned (D)none (B)voluntary (C)elective (D)imperative (B)to fasten (C)restart (D)conceive

12. To Simon, not usually so (i)____, their playful talk seemed (ii)____. Actually their exchanges masked underlying (iii)____. Options (A) (B) (C) Blank(i) unperceptive inscrutable perspicacious Blank (ii) amicable exasperating hostile Blank (iii) antagonism assumptions geniality

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13. Since the Romans failed to subjugate the tribes in Northern Britain, they built a wall in a (i)____ attempt to (ii)____ the natives. After all, what wall can (iii)____ the determined? Options (A) (B) (C) Blank(i) thoroughgoing successful seemingly overoptimistic Blank (ii) intimidate barricade exclude Blank (iii) conquer circumscribe deter

Directions(Qns14-19) Choose the option that makes the sentence contextually and grammatically wrong. Choose option E if there is no error 14. ( (A) Hours of driving laid 15. (A) Clean air as well as clean lakes and rivers (B) concer n (C) all the citizens (D) of the United States B) ahead of us before we could complete the trip (C) (D)

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(A) Today ,the talent committee 17.

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(C) audition Joe, Steve

(D) and myself

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The judge showed early, 19. (A) hdkdjjdddd (A)

signs of genius; for example

she began a law school

when she was only 19 years old.

(B) along with discussions of the Judges

(C) opinions are printed

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Qns(20-23)Read the questions carefully and choose the best option that can substitute the underlined portion in the sentence by which you can make it grammatically correct as per standard English usage. 20. The people of the ancient Assyrian Empire were renowned warriors, although they also crafted some of the best-preserved ancient art. A. were renowned warriors, although they also crafted B. had been renowned warriors, although they also crafted C. were renowned warriors, and also crafted D. was renowned warriors, although they also crafted 21. The administration discussed whether the number of students studying European languages was likely to decline when the senior lecturer retired. A. whether the number of students studying European languages was likely B. whether the number of students studying European languages were likely C. if the students studying European languages were likely D. if the number of European language students were likely 22. Among the litany of threats that many Israelis face, the potential for a nuclear-armed Iran is perhaps the more scary as this scenario could engulf the region in a violent war. A. B. C. D. perhaps the more perhaps the most possibly, perhaps the most possibly the greatest

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23. According to a recent study, financial problems, together with their serious ramifications, ranks as one of the high causes of marital stress in America. A. ranks as one of the high causes of marital stress in America B. rank as one of the leading causes of marital stress in America C. rank as one of the most high causes of marital stress in America D. ranks as one of the leading causes of marital stress in America Qns(24-30)Arrange the statements below to get a meaningful paragraph. 24. 1). Thus begins the search for relief: painkillers, ice, yoga, herbs, even surgery 2). Most computer users develop disorders because they ignore warnings like tingling fingers, a numb hand or a sore shoulder 3). They keep pointing and dragging until tendons chafe and scar tissue forms, along with bad habits that are almost impossible to change 4). But cures are elusive , because repetitive street injuries present a bag of ills that often defy easy diagnosis. (A) 2413 (B) 2314 (C) 1234 (D) 2143 25. 1). I suggested that Ford should buy up a company called NCP, which owned most of the car parks in the city centres throughout the UK. 2). We were discussing about competing in the European market. 3). If NCP became a Ford company, a notice could be placed at the entrance to all city centres car parks indicating that only Ford cars could use them 4). At one time I was giving a seminar for the British marketing department of Ford, the biggest Ford operation outside of Detroit. (A) 2314 (B) 4213 (C) 2431 (D) 2314

26.

1). the main difference is that efficiency is a ration and effectiveness is not.

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2). But they reach efficiency in a different way than American businesses. 3). The Japanese are very efficient and such concepts as "just in time" are a witness to their efficiency. 4). They reach efficiency through the route of effectiveness. (A) 3241 (B) 1432 (C) 3142 (D) 3412

27. 1). The general impressions that skilled negotiators seem to convey is they are people who keep their cards close to their chest and do not reveal their feelings. 2). Hence, they used a surrogate method- they countered the number of times that the negotiators talked about their feelings or motives. 3). This contrasts sharply with the amount of information given about external events such as facts, clarifications and general expressions of opinion. 4). The results showed that contrary to the general impressions, skilled negotiators are more likely to give information about internal events than are average negotiators. 5). Feelings are in themselves not observable and Huthwaite's researchers could not measure them directly.

(A). 15243

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1). Even as Indians leftists think Bill Clinton is coming to take over India, Indian companies are preparing to take over American ones on a gargantuan scale. 2). Now Infosys and Wipro propose of Rs 54,000 crore each. 3). To put this in perspective, recall that when Chandan sold his Parle brands to CocaCola amidst much swadeshi wringing of hands, he got a reported Rs 200 crores. 4). Infosys and Wipro, our two most glamorous infotech companies, both want automatic permission from FIPB to take over foreign companies worth - hold your breath - $ 15 billion each. (A). 2341 (B) 1432 (C)1342 (D)2431

29. 1). Mr D Gautam's personality sets him apart from the rest. 2). Nothing is too small for his attention 3). He has a fanatical devotion to detail. 4). This is what makes him a different guy. (A) 2134 30. 1). In his first inaugural address he concluded with an eloquent plea; "Ask not what your country can do for you--- ask what you can do for your country." 2). John F. Kennedy, Democratic victor in the election of 1960, was at 43, the youngest man ever to win the presidency. 3). On television, in a series of debates with opponent Richard Nixon, he appeared able, articulate and energetic. 4). In the campaign, he spoke of moving aggressively into the new decade, for 'the New Frontier is here whether we seek it or not'. (A)2134 (B) 1234 (C)2341 (D)3214 (B) 1234 (C)2341 (D)1324

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