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(Q1) English » Reading Comprehension

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

One of the great delusions of modern times is the prevailing belief that we are more civilized than our ancestors. At no other period in the history of mankind has the word 'civilization' been so often misused and misunderstood. It is not in the abundance of material alone that civilization lies. Neither does it consist of the advances of scientific knowledge, however amazing that may be. The inventions and discoveries of science have undoubtedly brought unheard of blessings and comforts to us. But they are not civilization. What we have failed to see is that civilization is a special way of human behaviour, of thought and feeling. The essential quality of civilization lies in the spirit of man, in his attitude to himself, to his fellowmen and to life as a whole. Looking everywhere around us today, you will find that man has made no progress since the dawn of history, in his attitude towards his fellowmen. On all the highest pillars in the cities of the world, you will find the figure of a conqueror or a general soldier. We know far more about our killers and destroyers than about our saviours and saints. The heroes of war are the heroes of the world.   

Question: 3 - What is civilization according to the author?

A

Possession of goods

B

Inventions and discoveries

C

Way of human behaviour, thought and feeling

D

Another form of affluence

(Q2) English » Reading Comprehension

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

One of the great delusions of modern times is the prevailing belief that we are more civilized than our ancestors. At no other period in the history of mankind has the word 'civilization' been so often misused and misunderstood. It is not in the abundance of material alone that civilization lies. Neither does it consist of the advances of scientific knowledge, however amazing that may be. The inventions and discoveries of science have undoubtedly brought unheard of blessings and comforts to us. But they are not civilization. What we have failed to see is that civilization is a special way of human behaviour, of thought and feeling. The essential quality of civilization lies in the spirit of man, in his attitude to himself, to his fellowmen and to life as a whole. Looking everywhere around us today, you will find that man has made no progress since the dawn of history, in his attitude towards his fellowmen. On all the highest pillars in the cities of the world, you will find the figure of a conqueror or a general soldier. We know far more about our killers and destroyers than about our saviours and saints. The heroes of war are the heroes of the world.   

Question: 4 - Who are the heroes of the world?

A

Warriors

B

Saints

C

Prophets

D

Teachers

(Q3) English » Reading Comprehension

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

One of the great delusions of modern times is the prevailing belief that we are more civilized than our ancestors. At no other period in the history of mankind has the word 'civilization' been so often misused and misunderstood. It is not in the abundance of material alone that civilization lies. Neither does it consist of the advances of scientific knowledge, however amazing that may be. The inventions and discoveries of science have undoubtedly brought unheard of blessings and comforts to us. But they are not civilization. What we have failed to see is that civilization is a special way of human behaviour, of thought and feeling. The essential quality of civilization lies in the spirit of man, in his attitude to himself, to his fellowmen and to life as a whole. Looking everywhere around us today, you will find that man has made no progress since the dawn of history, in his attitude towards his fellowmen. On all the highest pillars in the cities of the world, you will find the figure of a conqueror or a general soldier. We know far more about our killers and destroyers than about our saviours and saints. The heroes of war are the heroes of the world.   

Question: 5 - Who should be our heroes?   

A

Saints and saviours

B

Conquerors

C

Great men of history

D

Politicians

(Q4) English » Reading Comprehension

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

In our approach to life, be it pragmatic or otherwise, a basic fact that confronts us squarely and unmistakably is the desire for peace, security and happiness. Different forms of life at different levels of existence make up the teeming denizens of this earth of ours. And, no matter whether they belong to the higher groups such as human beings or to the lower groups such as animals, all beings primarily seek peace, comfort and security. Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Even the lowliest insect strives for protection against dangers that threaten its life. Just as each one of us wants to live and not to die, so do all other creatures.

Question: 1 - The basic desire that confronts all of us is the desire for:

A

Happiness and love

B

Security and love

C

Peace, love and togetherness

D

Peace, security and happiness

(Q5) English » Reading Comprehension

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

In our approach to life, be it pragmatic or otherwise, a basic fact that confronts us squarely and unmistakably is the desire for peace, security and happiness. Different forms of life at different levels of existence make up the teeming denizens of this earth of ours. And, no matter whether they belong to the higher groups such as human beings or to the lower groups such as animals, all beings primarily seek peace, comfort and security. Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Even the lowliest insect strives for protection against dangers that threaten its life. Just as each one of us wants to live and not to die, so do all other creatures.

Question: 2 - By the teeming denizens of earth the author means:

A

All the various life forms that exist on earth

B

Only the Human life

C

Only the animal life

D

The citizens of earth

(Q6) English » Reading Comprehension

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

In our approach to life, be it pragmatic or otherwise, a basic fact that confronts us squarely and unmistakably is the desire for peace, security and happiness. Different forms of life at different levels of existence make up the teeming denizens of this earth of ours. And, no matter whether they belong to the higher groups such as human beings or to the lower groups such as animals, all beings primarily seek peace, comfort and security. Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Even the lowliest insect strives for protection against dangers that threaten its life. Just as each one of us wants to live and not to die, so do all other creatures.

Question: 3 - Which according to the passage are the lower groups of life form:

A

Humans

B

Insects

C

Plants

D

Animals

(Q7) English » Reading Comprehension

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

In our approach to life, be it pragmatic or otherwise, a basic fact that confronts us squarely and unmistakably is the desire for peace, security and happiness. Different forms of life at different levels of existence make up the teeming denizens of this earth of ours. And, no matter whether they belong to the higher groups such as human beings or to the lower groups such as animals, all beings primarily seek peace, comfort and security. Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Even the lowliest insect strives for protection against dangers that threaten its life. Just as each one of us wants to live and not to die, so do all other creatures.

Question: 4 - As per the writer every living thing:

A

needs protection

B

values its life

C

strives to be immortal

D

is mortal

(Q8) English » Reading Comprehension

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

In our approach to life, be it pragmatic or otherwise, a basic fact that confronts us squarely and unmistakably is the desire for peace, security and happiness. Different forms of life at different levels of existence make up the teeming denizens of this earth of ours. And, no matter whether they belong to the higher groups such as human beings or to the lower groups such as animals, all beings primarily seek peace, comfort and security. Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Even the lowliest insect strives for protection against dangers that threaten its life. Just as each one of us wants to live and not to die, so do all other creatures.

Question: 5 - The author's main aim here is to make us realize that: 

A

There are life forms other than humans

B

Each creature whether small or big has the same basic needs

C

Each life form is dependent upon the other

D

All creatures are equal

(Q9) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (11-13) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.  

A poor Arab, travelling in the desert, was thirsty and tired, when he saw a spring. With a grateful heart he drank the water which he felt was extraordinarily sweet. He filled his leather bottle with the pure water, and continued on his way.   After many days he arrived at Baghdad. Securing an audience with the potentate, he gravely presented him with the leather bottle of water. It was the only gift he had.   The Caliph received the gift with great pleasure. Pouring some of the water into the goblet, he drank it, and then, thanking the poor Arab, rewarded him generously for his gift.   All the courtiers pressed forward, eager to taste the wonderful water. But the Caliphdenied them the privilege, even to his favourites.   When the Arab had departed with a happy heart, the Caliph explained why he had acted so strangely. The water in the leather bottle, because of its long storage, had become impure and foul tasting. He knew that if the others had tasted the water, they would have shown their disgust, and the poor man's feelings would have been wounded.  

Question-11 : The Arab gave the Caliph ______________ water to drink without knowing.

A

the pure

B

the foul tasting

C

the wonderful

D

the sweet tasting

(Q10) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (11-13) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.  

A poor Arab, travelling in the desert, was thirsty and tired, when he saw a spring. With a grateful heart he drank the water which he felt was extraordinarily sweet. He filled his leather bottle with the pure water, and continued on his way.   After many days he arrived at Baghdad. Securing an audience with the potentate, he gravely presented him with the leather bottle of water. It was the only gift he had.   The Caliph received the gift with great pleasure. Pouring some of the water into the goblet, he drank it, and then, thanking the poor Arab, rewarded him generously for his gift.   All the courtiers pressed forward, eager to taste the wonderful water. But the Caliphdenied them the privilege, even to his favourites.   When the Arab had departed with a happy heart, the Caliph explained why he had acted so strangely. The water in the leather bottle, because of its long storage, had become impure and foul tasting. He knew that if the others had tasted the water, they would have shown their disgust, and the poor man's feelings would have been wounded.  

Question-12 : The Caliph __________ the wonderful water which was presented by the poor Arab.

A

shared

B

was eager to share

C

finally shared

D

did not share

(Q11) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (11-13) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.  

A poor Arab, travelling in the desert, was thirsty and tired, when he saw a spring. With a grateful heart he drank the water which he felt was extraordinarily sweet. He filled his leather bottle with the pure water, and continued on his way.   After many days he arrived at Baghdad. Securing an audience with the potentate, he gravely presented him with the leather bottle of water. It was the only gift he had.   The Caliph received the gift with great pleasure. Pouring some of the water into the goblet, he drank it, and then, thanking the poor Arab, rewarded him generously for his gift.   All the courtiers pressed forward, eager to taste the wonderful water. But the Caliphdenied them the privilege, even to his favourites.   When the Arab had departed with a happy heart, the Caliph explained why he had acted so strangely. The water in the leather bottle, because of its long storage, had become impure and foul tasting. He knew that if the others had tasted the water, they would have shown their disgust, and the poor man's feelings would have been wounded.  

Question-13 : The Caliph knew that others would shown their _________ once they've tasted the water.

A

disgust

B

appreciation

C

feelings

D

wounds

(Q12) English » Reading Comprehension

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

When we speak of freedom of press, we usually mean it in a very technical sense. That is, we mean freedom from direction or censorship from the Government. In India, the press is free in its restricted sense. But the real restrictions on the press come from, (i) the advertisers from whom it gets its money, and (ii) the man or company who owns the newspaper. So even if an editor dares to support a public policy like, a ban on smoking in public places, he may always not be successful in pursuing this because his paper may be owned by a company which produces cigarettes. Such restrictions are often invisible unlike Government censorship and are worse.

Question-1 : In general, freedom of press means —

A

No censorship of news content

B

Censorship of all contents

C

Censoring of all content by Government

D

Freedom of censorship from Government

(Q13) English » Reading Comprehension

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

When we speak of freedom of press, we usually mean it in a very technical sense. That is, we mean freedom from direction or censorship from the Government. In India, the press is free in its restricted sense. But the real restrictions on the press come from, (i) the advertisers from whom it gets its money, and (ii) the man or company who owns the newspaper. So even if an editor dares to support a public policy like, a ban on smoking in public places, he may always not be successful in pursuing this because his paper may be owned by a company which produces cigarettes. Such restrictions are often invisible unlike Government censorship and are worse.

Question-2 : The passage says that —

A

The press is free in a restricted way

B

There is complete freedom of press in India

C

No Freedom of Press in India

D

There is Partial freedom of Press

(Q14) English » Reading Comprehension

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

When we speak of freedom of press, we usually mean it in a very technical sense. That is, we mean freedom from direction or censorship from the Government. In India, the press is free in its restricted sense. But the real restrictions on the press come from, (i) the advertisers from whom it gets its money, and (ii) the man or company who owns the newspaper. So even if an editor dares to support a public policy like, a ban on smoking in public places, he may always not be successful in pursuing this because his paper may be owned by a company which produces cigarettes. Such restrictions are often invisible unlike Government censorship and are worse.

Question-3 : The restriction on free expression is —

A

Self imposed

B

Imposed by public opinion

C

By the advertisers and the owners of the journal

D

By the demands of the readers

(Q15) English » Reading Comprehension

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

When we speak of freedom of press, we usually mean it in a very technical sense. That is, we mean freedom from direction or censorship from the Government. In India, the press is free in its restricted sense. But the real restrictions on the press come from, (i) the advertisers from whom it gets its money, and (ii) the man or company who owns the newspaper. So even if an editor dares to support a public policy like, a ban on smoking in public places, he may always not be successful in pursuing this because his paper may be owned by a company which produces cigarettes. Such restrictions are often invisible unlike Government censorship and are worse.

Question-4 : In the opinion of the writer these restrictions imposed by the vested interests are —

A

Better than government restriction

B

Same as Government restriction

C

Worse than government restriction

D

The writer has no opinion on this topic

(Q16) English » Reading Comprehension

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

When we speak of freedom of press, we usually mean it in a very technical sense. That is, we mean freedom from direction or censorship from the Government. In India, the press is free in its restricted sense. But the real restrictions on the press come from, (i) the advertisers from whom it gets its money, and (ii) the man or company who owns the newspaper. So even if an editor dares to support a public policy like, a ban on smoking in public places, he may always not be successful in pursuing this because his paper may be owned by a company which produces cigarettes. Such restrictions are often invisible unlike Government censorship and are worse.

Question-5 : In this passage the writers’ intention is to bring to light —

A

The fact that Indian press is free in all respects

B

Indian press is guided by the market forces

C

Vested interests control the voice of the newspapers

D

Government applies restrictions on print content

(Q17) English » Reading Comprehension

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

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), the centrepiece legislation of the United Progressive Alliance’s inclusive economic growth agenda, shows promise of being mainstreamed into national policy-making for two reasons. The first is the political goodwill that governments, at the Centre and in the States, stand to gain from implementing schemes that guarantee employment and cash incomes for the poor. The economic dynamics that flow from this is the second and more important reason. The NREGA refashions the Keynesian approach of using public works to stimulate effective demand to the realities of a developing country by its focussed intervention to benefit the rural poor.

Question-1 : NREGA gives —

A

infrastructural development in towns

B

job guarantee in rural areas

C

job guarantee in Urban areas

D

All of the above

(Q18) English » Reading Comprehension

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

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), the centrepiece legislation of the United Progressive Alliance’s inclusive economic growth agenda, shows promise of being mainstreamed into national policy-making for two reasons. The first is the political goodwill that governments, at the Centre and in the States, stand to gain from implementing schemes that guarantee employment and cash incomes for the poor. The economic dynamics that flow from this is the second and more important reason. The NREGA refashions the Keynesian approach of using public works to stimulate effective demand to the realities of a developing country by its focussed intervention to benefit the rural poor.

Question-2 : NREGA develops political goodwill because —

A

people get cash for the vote they cast

B

politicians come in direct contact with the people

C

political parties donate funds for such programmes

D

due to this programme, people get cash income and guarantee for employment

(Q19) English » Reading Comprehension

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

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), the centrepiece legislation of the United Progressive Alliance’s inclusive economic growth agenda, shows promise of being mainstreamed into national policy-making for two reasons. The first is the political goodwill that governments, at the Centre and in the States, stand to gain from implementing schemes that guarantee employment and cash incomes for the poor. The economic dynamics that flow from this is the second and more important reason. The NREGA refashions the Keynesian approach of using public works to stimulate effective demand to the realities of a developing country by its focussed intervention to benefit the rural poor.

Question-3 : What is the second feature of NREGA about it being streamlined into national policy making?

A

Development of motion in economic activities

B

The growth oriented activities

C

The intention of profit making with the society

D

All of the above

(Q20) English » Reading Comprehension

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

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), the centrepiece legislation of the United Progressive Alliance’s inclusive economic growth agenda, shows promise of being mainstreamed into national policy-making for two reasons. The first is the political goodwill that governments, at the Centre and in the States, stand to gain from implementing schemes that guarantee employment and cash incomes for the poor. The economic dynamics that flow from this is the second and more important reason. The NREGA refashions the Keynesian approach of using public works to stimulate effective demand to the realities of a developing country by its focussed intervention to benefit the rural poor.

Question-4 : The focussed motive of the Keynesian approach is —

A

to give boost to the economy

B

to connect lower class to the middle class

C

to benifit the poor people living in rural areas

D

to connect each and every citizen with economic growth of the country