IBPS PO General Awareness: Cloze Test questions with solutions

Q1. Passage: Obesity has become a major health __________ (A) in many countries. Over the past few decades, the number of obese people has increased __________ (B). Poor eating habits and unhealthy lifestyles are some of the main causes of obesity. This condition leads to several serious diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Governments and health organizations are working to raise __________ (C) about the dangers of obesity. They encourage people to eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Schools are also taking steps to promote healthy habits among children. However, despite these efforts, the problem continues to __________ (D). If obesity rates keep rising, it could become an even bigger burden on healthcare systems. To fight obesity, individuals must take responsibility for their health. Simple changes, such as avoiding junk food and staying active, can make a big __________ (E). In addition, the government should implement strict policies to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks and processed foods. Only through collective efforts can we __________ (F) this growing crisis. Question: Which of the following word best fits in blank (B)?

1. scarcely
2. gradually
3. partially
4. carelessly

Answer: gradually

The sentence says the number of obese people has increased over the past few decades, so the word should indicate a slow, steady rise. "Gradually" fits this meaning best.

Q2. Only holders of foreign passports used to be allowed to go to international schools in China: children of expat workers or the foreign- born offspring of Chinese returnees. Chinese citizens are still _(95) [illicit] from attending such outfits, but more recently a new type of school has proliferated on the mainland, __ (96)_ [proposing] an international curriculum to Chinese nationals planning to study at foreign universities. Question: What will be value at (95)?

1. elicited
2. apprehended
3. prohibit
4. Forbidden

Answer: Forbidden

The sentence structure is: 'Chinese citizens are still _(95) from attending such outfits'. The blank needs an adjective. 'illicit' is wrong (it means illegal, not prohibited-from). 'Forbidden' = not permitted, fits perfectly ('are still forbidden from attending'). 'Prohibit' is a verb, not an adjective.

Q3. Voice or speaker recognition refers to a machine's ability to interpret dictation or understand and execute spoken commands. This technology has become increasingly prominent with the _____ of artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent assistants like Amazon's Alexa and Apple's Siri.

1. advent
2. oblivious
3. conservation
4. adversity

Answer: advent

'With the advent of AI' = 'with the arrival/emergence of AI.' 'Advent' perfectly captures the idea that voice recognition became prominent as AI technology emerged. The other options are contextually wrong.

Q4. Australia's House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at _______________ (A) children's mental health and online safety, proposing strict age verification for social media platforms.

1. safeguarding
2. jeopardizing
3. confusing
4. endangering

Answer: safeguarding

The blank needs a word meaning 'protecting.' Safeguarding ✓ (protecting and keeping safe). Jeopardizing ✗ (risking). Confusing ✗. Endangering ✗ (placing in danger).