Directions (Q 1-10) In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

Rakesh was an internationally __(1)__ painter. He was __(2)__ detailed to paint a picture __(3)__ with the scriptures on the double doors of the meditation hall by a Swamiji in charge of a famous ashram. Rakesh painted a human heart on the two doors with a God __(4)__ outside. The Swamiji came along __(5)__ an equally famous foreign painter to inspect the work. The visiting painter told Rakesh, “The painting is __(6)__ done but you have committed one blunder. You have not drawn a __(7)__ on the outside of the door to enable God to pull open the door and walk into the heart.” Rakesh replied spiritedly, “Sir, the human heart __(8)__ from inside. When you open your heart to the Lord by praying and calling Him with real longing and __(9)__ devotion, He walks in.” The Swamiji nodded his head in __(10)__.

1.
a) demanded
b) respectful
c) awarded
d) accepted
e) acclaimed

2.
a) occasionally
b) once
c) final
d) never
e) always

3.
a) attached
b) sketched
c) detached
d) connected
e) drawn

4.
a) waiting
b) pasted
c) at
d) worshipping
e) from

5.
a) by
b) inviting
c) with
d) accompanied
e) for

6.
a) absolutely
b) virtually
c) extremely
d) excellently
e) carelessly

7.
a) handle
b) window
c) diagram
d) picture
e) scene

8.
a) widens
b) opens
c) expands
d) beats
e) operates

9.
a) faithless
b) glorified
c) superficial
d) visible
e) intense

10.
a) anxiety
b) delight
c) defiance
d) reluctance
e) dark