Editorial Vocabulary Quiz – Woman at the Helm | Bank, SSC, UPSC Exams

📘 Editorial Vocabulary Quiz – Woman at the Helm – Bank Exam Level

Instructions: Choose the correct word or idiom to complete each sentence.

1. The leadership __________ at the International Olympic Committee happened peacefully.
   A) relevance
   B) scourge
   C) handover
   D) bearing
   


2. In Olympic politics, decisions often need to be __________ through complex discussion.
   A) decorated
   B) navigated
   C) handed
   D) called
   


3. The global community questions the __________ of hosting massive sporting events.
   A) relevance
   B) helm
   C) scourge
   D) gauge
   


4. Doping is still seen as the biggest __________ affecting fair play in sports.
   A) scourge
   B) bearing
   C) consent
   D) command
   


5. Her approach was __________, built on kindness and mutual respect.
   A) callous
   B) decorated
   C) humane
   D) obstinate
   


6. The committee attempted to __________ members’ opinions before taking a final decision.
   A) decorate
   B) transfer
   C) gauge
   D) handover
   


7. Kirsty Coventry is now officially __________ of the IOC.
   A) at the helm
   B) under fire
   C) on edge
   D) off balance
   


8. Despite differences, the policy was accepted in a __________ manner.
   A) consensual
   B) arrogant
   C) callous
   D) random
   


9. Her achievements as a swimmer made her one of Africa’s most __________ Olympians.
   A) humane
   B) decorated
   C) consensual
   D) bearing
   


10. International events may have a __________ on how the games are conducted.
    A) navigate
    B) bearing
    C) scourge
    D) gauge
    

🔀 Parajumble Quiz – Woman at the Helm

Instructions: Rearrange the following six sentences to form a coherent paragraph. Choose the correct option.

Sentences:

• A. Despite being hand-picked by her predecessor, Kirsty Coventry is seen as someone who brings her own distinct leadership qualities.
• B. She took charge of the IOC as the first African, first woman, and youngest president since Coubertin.
• C. Her background—growing up in Zimbabwe during political unrest and serving as a Minister—hints at a leadership style that may be more consensual than authoritarian.
• D. Coventry’s presidency comes at a time of global political turbulence, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and tensions in West Asia.
• E. Over the next eight years, she faces tough decisions, from Russia’s Olympic status to the 2036 Games’ host nation.
• F. Even though some expect continuity, the early signs from her transition suggest she may not follow Bach’s strict approach.

Choose the correct sequence:

(a) B – A – F – C – D – E
(b) B – C – A – F – D – E
(c) A – B – C – F – E – D
(d) C – B – A – E – F – D

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