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    Question

    In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate words. Five alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative, such that both the words fit contextually and grammatically in the given statement.

    If civil service has to represent all sections of the

    population, of which half are women, their representation in the services too must increase at all levels of the bureaucracy, ___________ with the highest rung.
    A starting, kicking off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B terminating, traumatising Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C hoping, losing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D bringing off, wearing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E filming, blocking Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Only the words in option 1 correctly fit the blank. Other words are inappropriate. If civil service has to represent all sections of the population, of which half are women, their representation in the services too must increase at all levels of the bureaucracy, starting/kicking off with the highest rung.

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