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Mahesh Kamath

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What is wrong with the word oriented?

Question:

DIRECTIONS: In the following passage, there are blanks which have been numbered. Against each number five words are suggested, one of which fits the blanks appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.


A big education _(a)_ was making Class X CBSE board exams optional, plus instituting a Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation _(b)_  a no-fail policy up to Class VIII. De-stressing students and _(c)_ drop-out rates were some of the main goals. While welcome success has been seen on both these _(d)_, in recent years _(e)_ has grown against an unfortunate side _(f)_. Various states have been complaining of a significant decline in learning _(g)_. So they have been asking the Centre to _(h)_  the no-fail policy and also make the Class X CBSE exams compulsory again. But such exam _(i)_ approaches won't _(j)_ learning outcomes.

Mark the correct option for blank __(i)__.
Options:
A) obsessed
B) fix 
C) passionate 
D) oriented             
E) specific
Solution:
Ans: (a) Exam - obsessed that means fixated with the idea of giving exams would be most appropriate in the context .


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