15 September 2025 The Hindu Editorial Summery
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What does 'delusions' mean in the context 'India's Great Power Delusions'?
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Economic forecasting models
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Strategic military plans
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False beliefs or misconceptions
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Diplomatic negotiations
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The word 'disparaging' in 'talks disparagingly about India' means:
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Analyzing objectively
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Speaking in a belittling or derogatory manner
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Discussing comprehensively
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Reporting factually
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What does 'phalanx' refer to in 'India and China, along with Russia, constitute a strong phalanx'?
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A compact group of people standing together for a common purpose
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Economic partnership
C.
Trade agreement
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Military formation only
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The term 'sine qua non' in 'Economic progress was the sine qua non of India's existence' means:
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An essential condition; something absolutely necessary
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Secondary priority
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Optional element
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Future possibility
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What does 'derisive' mean in 'The derisive tone adopted by the writer'?
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Encouraging and supportive
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Neutral and balanced
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Expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking
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Analytical and factual
Question No. 6
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The word 'imperious' in 'The imperious tone of the Foreign Affairs article' suggests:
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Uncertain and hesitant
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Diplomatic and tactful
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Humble and respectful
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Arrogant and domineering; overbearing
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What does 'entente cordiale' mean in the phrase about China, India and Russia?
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Border demarcation treaty
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Trade partnership
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Military alliance
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A friendly understanding or agreement between states
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The term 'ephemeral' in 'The U.S.'s lead of today is, thus, at best, ephemeral' means:
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Gradually increasing
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Permanent and lasting
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Lasting for a very short time; transitory
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Strategically important
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What does 'hackneyed' mean in 'hackneyed themes of countries seeking U.S. support'?
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Technically advanced
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Lacking originality; overused and stale
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Strategically important
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Innovative and fresh
Question No. 10
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The word 'mesmerising' in describing Henry Kissinger's diplomacy means:
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Aggressive and confrontational
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Completely captivating and fascinating
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Confusing and unclear
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Straightforward and simple
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