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Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.  

To sum up the whole, we should say that the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a God. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what he requires while he continues to be a man. The aim of Platonic philosophy was to raise us far above the vulgar wants. The aim of Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter was attainable. Plato drew a good bow; he aimed at the stars; and therefore, though there was no want of strength of skill, the shot was thrown away. His arrow was indeed followed by a track of dazzling radiance; but it struck nothing. Bacon fixed his eye on a mark which was placed on earth and hit it in the white. The philosophy for Plato began with words and ended in words, noble words indeed, words such as were to be expected from the finest of human intellects exercising boundless dominion over the finest of languages.

Question: 1 - The above passage presents Platonic philosophy as:

A

giving rise to vulgar wants

B

to idealistic in terms of a realistic assessment of a man

C

no more than mere words

D

being pragmatic

English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.  

To sum up the whole, we should say that the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a God. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what he requires while he continues to be a man. The aim of Platonic philosophy was to raise us far above the vulgar wants. The aim of Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter was attainable. Plato drew a good bow; he aimed at the stars; and therefore, though there was no want of strength of skill, the shot was thrown away. His arrow was indeed followed by a track of dazzling radiance; but it struck nothing. Bacon fixed his eye on a mark which was placed on earth and hit it in the white. The philosophy for Plato began with words and ended in words, noble words indeed, words such as were to be expected from the finest of human intellects exercising boundless dominion over the finest of languages.

Question: 2 - The author in the above passage:

A

praises Platonic philosophy

B

explains the drawbacks of Baconian philosophy

C

balances opposite views in order to arrive at a just definition of each

D

compares and contrasts two systems towards which he is impartial

English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.  

To sum up the whole, we should say that the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a God. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what he requires while he continues to be a man. The aim of Platonic philosophy was to raise us far above the vulgar wants. The aim of Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter was attainable. Plato drew a good bow; he aimed at the stars; and therefore, though there was no want of strength of skill, the shot was thrown away. His arrow was indeed followed by a track of dazzling radiance; but it struck nothing. Bacon fixed his eye on a mark which was placed on earth and hit it in the white. The philosophy for Plato began with words and ended in words, noble words indeed, words such as were to be expected from the finest of human intellects exercising boundless dominion over the finest of languages.

Question: 3 - Which one of the following best reflects the underlying tone of the passage? 

A

All ideas regarding man are couched in noble words

B

Man when exalted into a god comes to nothing

C

It is better for man to continue to be a man

D

It is the image of man conceived differently that makes the basic distinction between different systems

English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.  

To sum up the whole, we should say that the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a God. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what he requires while he continues to be a man. The aim of Platonic philosophy was to raise us far above the vulgar wants. The aim of Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter was attainable. Plato drew a good bow; he aimed at the stars; and therefore, though there was no want of strength of skill, the shot was thrown away. His arrow was indeed followed by a track of dazzling radiance; but it struck nothing. Bacon fixed his eye on a mark which was placed on earth and hit it in the white. The philosophy for Plato began with words and ended in words, noble words indeed, words such as were to be expected from the finest of human intellects exercising boundless dominion over the finest of languages.

Question: 4 - Which of the following words in the passage confirm the exalted notions of man according to Plato?

A

'exercising boundless dominion'

B

'he aimed at the stars'

C

'fixed his eye on the mark and hit it in the white'

D

'there was no want of strength or skill, the shot was thrown'

English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.  

To sum up the whole, we should say that the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a God. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what he requires while he continues to be a man. The aim of Platonic philosophy was to raise us far above the vulgar wants. The aim of Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter was attainable. Plato drew a good bow; he aimed at the stars; and therefore, though there was no want of strength of skill, the shot was thrown away. His arrow was indeed followed by a track of dazzling radiance; but it struck nothing. Bacon fixed his eye on a mark which was placed on earth and hit it in the white. The philosophy for Plato began with words and ended in words, noble words indeed, words such as were to be expected from the finest of human intellects exercising boundless dominion over the finest of languages.

Question: 5 -  The reference to a bow and an arrow in the passage:

A

serves as an example of Plato's strength

B

teaches us to stay focused on target

C

shows us a track of dazzling brilliance in man's history

D

shows us the comparative strengths and weaknesses of Platonic and Baconian systems

English » Synonyms

Choose Synonym of the word 'Fatal'—

A

Extreme

B

Ultimate

C

Rational

D

Deadly

English » Parts of Speech

Pick out the Noun form of 'Curious'—

A

Curio

B

Cure

C

Curiosity

D

Cursive

English » One Word Substitution

Choose one word for the following—  

One who acts against religion 

A

Hedonist

B

Heretic

C

Gourmet

D

Hedonist

English » Direct Indirect Speech

Change the Narration of the following—  

He said to me, "Why do you go today?" 

A

He told me why did I go today

B

He asked me why did I go today

C

He asked me why he went that day

D

He asked me why I went that day

English » Antonyms

Choose Antonym of the word 'Nervous'—

A

Helpless

B

Hapless

C

Confident

D

Agile

English » Spellings

Choose the correctly spelt word—

A

Beurocracy

B

Burocracy

C

Buraucracy

D

Bureaucracy

English » Spotting Errors

Spot the error which may be in one part of the sentence (1) or (2) or (3). If there is no error, the answer is (4) i.e. No Error.  

His grandfather seldom (1)/ ever wants (2)/ to face the truth.(3)/No error(4) 

A

a

B

b

C

c

D

d

English » Spotting Errors

Spot the error which may be in one part of the sentence (1) or (2) or (3). If there is no error, the answer is (4) i.e. No Error.  

All my sister in laws (1)/ had been married (2)/ three years ago.(3)/No error(4)

A

a

B

b

C

c

D

d

English » Idioms and Phrases

'de jure' means—

A

In fact

B

According to the law

C

In indirect way

D

A rumour

English » Active/Passive Voice

Change the Voice of the following—  

Nobody can change destiny 

A

Destiny can not be changed by somebody

B

Destiny can not be changed by nobody

C

Destiny can not be changed

D

Destiny can be changed by nobody

English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (16-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below–  

I am sure my classmates will ________ my statement.

A

bear away

B

bear out

C

bear on

D

bear upon

English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (16-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below–  

The summons _______ served on him. 

A

has

B

have

C

has been

D

have been

English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (16-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below–  

 I gave him two ________ .

A

hundred rupee

B

hundreds rupee

C

hundred rupees

D

hundreds rupees

English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (16-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below–  

My spectacles ________ very costly.

A

is

B

are

C

has

D

have

English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (16-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below–  

I did not see any other person ______ your brother.

A

and

B

of

C

than

D

whan