First-time visitors to India are 46

First-time visitors to India are 46. _________ to be impressed by how profoundly astrology influences
almost every facet of life on the subcontinent. In fact, the belief that the motions of remote heavenly
bodies can affect events on Earth is so 47.________ that several Indian universities 48. ________courses
in the subject. It is not, therefore, surprising that many people will 49.__________ an astrologer before
they take any important step. For example, Indian marriages are arranged with the aid of an astrologer,
who will cast the horoscopes of the bride and groom, and also 50.___________ out the best date for the
wedding to take place. A few years ago in Delhi, thousands of couples rushed to get married on a
particularly auspicious day, with the result that priests, brass bands and wedding photographers were
51. __________ short supply.
The role of astrology is not confined only to the social aspects of Indian life. Few people conduct
business without 52. __________ to their astrologer. Major films are only 53.__________on auspicious
dates. Even 54.____________ of state are not exempt from its influence: when India gained her
independence from Britain in 1947, the 55.__________ of power was carefully timed to take place after
a particularly inauspicious period had passed.
Question 46: A. probable B. possible C. likely D. potential
Question 47: A. widespread B. overwhelming C. intensive D. capacious
Question 48: A. offer B. afford C. supply D. serve
Question 49: A. interrogate B. confer C. interview D. consult
Question 50: A. make B. work C. calculate D. determine
Question 51: A. in B. on C. of D. for
Question 52: A. resigning B. resorting C. resolving D. reserving
Question 53: A. published B. released C. aired D. revealed
Question 54: A. affairs B. cases C. issues D. topics
Question 55: A. delivery B. inheritance C. succession D. transfer