Reading Comprehension - English Questions and Answers

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-5 : Inclusive economic growth means—

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The world of today has achieved much, but for all its declared love for humanity it has based itself far more on hatred and violence than on the virtues that make man human. War is the negation of truth and humanity. War may be unaviodable sometimes but its progeny are terrible to contemplate. Not mere killing, for man must die, but the deliberate and persistent propagation of hatred and falsehood, which gradually become the normal habits of the people. It is dangerous and harmful to be guided in our life’s course by hatreds and aversions, for they are waste of energy and limit and twist the mind, and prevent it from perceiving the truth.

Question-1 : According to the author, the achievements of the world are not impressive because—

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

The world of today has achieved much, but for all its declared love for humanity it has based itself far more on hatred and violence than on the virtues that make man human. War is the negation of truth and humanity. War may be unaviodable sometimes but its progeny are terrible to contemplate. Not mere killing, for man must die, but the deliberate and persistent propagation of hatred and falsehood, which gradually become the normal habits of the people. It is dangerous and harmful to be guided in our life’s course by hatreds and aversions, for they are waste of energy and limit and twist the mind, and prevent it from perceiving the truth.

Question -2 : War is the negation of truth means—

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

The world of today has achieved much, but for all its declared love for humanity it has based itself far more on hatred and violence than on the virtues that make man human. War is the negation of truth and humanity. War may be unaviodable sometimes but its progeny are terrible to contemplate. Not mere killing, for man must die, but the deliberate and persistent propagation of hatred and falsehood, which gradually become the normal habits of the people. It is dangerous and harmful to be guided in our life’s course by hatreds and aversions, for they are waste of energy and limit and twist the mind, and prevent it from perceiving the truth.

Question-3 : According to the author, the world’s declared love of humanity is—

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

The world of today has achieved much, but for all its declared love for humanity it has based itself far more on hatred and violence than on the virtues that make man human. War is the negation of truth and humanity. War may be unaviodable sometimes but its progeny are terrible to contemplate. Not mere killing, for man must die, but the deliberate and persistent propagation of hatred and falsehood, which gradually become the normal habits of the people. It is dangerous and harmful to be guided in our life’s course by hatreds and aversions, for they are waste of energy and limit and twist the mind, and prevent it from perceiving the truth.

Question-4 : Man should be guided by—

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

The world of today has achieved much, but for all its declared love for humanity it has based itself far more on hatred and violence than on the virtues that make man human. War is the negation of truth and humanity. War may be unaviodable sometimes but its progeny are terrible to contemplate. Not mere killing, for man must die, but the deliberate and persistent propagation of hatred and falsehood, which gradually become the normal habits of the people. It is dangerous and harmful to be guided in our life’s course by hatreds and aversions, for they are waste of energy and limit and twist the mind, and prevent it from perceiving the truth.

Question-5 : Hatred and aversions are unwholesome as they are—

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

Science and Technology have relieved mankind of degrading drudgery. They have added to man's comfort, health and enjoyment of existence. The average life-span of a man on earth has been greatly increased. Science has added to the dignity and structure of the individual. When man is relieved from the battle for physical safety, has becomes a little creator. Every challenge of science has added to man's moral stature. As we find that the world is much more wonderful than we ever dreamed it to be, We are led into new fields of awareness, new ranges of attainment, a new realisation of destiny. New knowledge is both a challenge and an opportunity. 'For it is not yet known what man may be'. He must therefore, without haste and without rest, strive to reach the quality of human greatness, that is, greatness in humanity.

Question-1 : According to the passage, man should strive to—

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

Science and Technology have relieved mankind of degrading drudgery. They have added to man's comfort, health and enjoyment of existence. The average life-span of a man on earth has been greatly increased. Science has added to the dignity and structure of the individual. When man is relieved from the battle for physical safety, has becomes a little creator. Every challenge of science has added to man's moral stature. As we find that the world is much more wonderful than we ever dreamed it to be, We are led into new fields of awareness, new ranges of attainment, a new realisation of destiny. New knowledge is both a challenge and an opportunity. 'For it is not yet known what man may be'. He must therefore, without haste and without rest, strive to reach the quality of human greatness, that is, greatness in humanity.

Question-2 : New knowledge is both a challenge and opportunity because it—

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

Science and Technology have relieved mankind of degrading drudgery. They have added to man's comfort, health and enjoyment of existence. The average life-span of a man on earth has been greatly increased. Science has added to the dignity and structure of the individual. When man is relieved from the battle for physical safety, has becomes a little creator. Every challenge of science has added to man's moral stature. As we find that the world is much more wonderful than we ever dreamed it to be, We are led into new fields of awareness, new ranges of attainment, a new realisation of destiny. New knowledge is both a challenge and an opportunity. 'For it is not yet known what man may be'. He must therefore, without haste and without rest, strive to reach the quality of human greatness, that is, greatness in humanity.

Question-3 : Science and Technology have relieved mankind of —

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

Science and Technology have relieved mankind of degrading drudgery. They have added to man's comfort, health and enjoyment of existence. The average life-span of a man on earth has been greatly increased. Science has added to the dignity and structure of the individual. When man is relieved from the battle for physical safety, has becomes a little creator. Every challenge of science has added to man's moral stature. As we find that the world is much more wonderful than we ever dreamed it to be, We are led into new fields of awareness, new ranges of attainment, a new realisation of destiny. New knowledge is both a challenge and an opportunity. 'For it is not yet known what man may be'. He must therefore, without haste and without rest, strive to reach the quality of human greatness, that is, greatness in humanity.

Question-4 : According to the passage, scientific achievements have—

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

Science and Technology have relieved mankind of degrading drudgery. They have added to man's comfort, health and enjoyment of existence. The average life-span of a man on earth has been greatly increased. Science has added to the dignity and structure of the individual. When man is relieved from the battle for physical safety, has becomes a little creator. Every challenge of science has added to man's moral stature. As we find that the world is much more wonderful than we ever dreamed it to be, We are led into new fields of awareness, new ranges of attainment, a new realisation of destiny. New knowledge is both a challenge and an opportunity. 'For it is not yet known what man may be'. He must therefore, without haste and without rest, strive to reach the quality of human greatness, that is, greatness in humanity.

Question-5 : A man becomes a little creator when he—

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

The horrific terrorist attack in Paris in 2014 at the office of the French magazine Charlie Hebdo is a direct assault on the freedom of speech, thought and expression, the fundamentals on which all open, democratic societies are built. Ten staff members at the satirical weekly, including four of its top cartoonists, were gunned down by masked men who entered the building and targeted the editorial meeting in what seemed to be a well-planned and professional operation. They left shouting Allahu-Akbar, killing two policemen on the street outside before driving off in a getaway car. Since 2006, when it first published the Danish cartoons of Prophet Mohammed, Charlie Hebdo had been under threat of violent attacks by Islamist groups. Refusing to be intimidated, the publication continued to caricature Islam even after a firebombing in November 2011, just as it also relentlessly lampooned Christianity and Judaism- its Christmas week cover caricaturing the birth of Jesus was designed to provoke and cause offence.

Question-1 : Which of the following freedom was not invaded during terrorist attack?

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

The horrific terrorist attack in Paris in 2014 at the office of the French magazine Charlie Hebdo is a direct assault on the freedom of speech, thought and expression, the fundamentals on which all open, democratic societies are built. Ten staff members at the satirical weekly, including four of its top cartoonists, were gunned down by masked men who entered the building and targeted the editorial meeting in what seemed to be a well-planned and professional operation. They left shouting Allahu-Akbar, killing two policemen on the street outside before driving off in a getaway car. Since 2006, when it first published the Danish cartoons of Prophet Mohammed, Charlie Hebdo had been under threat of violent attacks by Islamist groups. Refusing to be intimidated, the publication continued to caricature Islam even after a firebombing in November 2011, just as it also relentlessly lampooned Christianity and Judaism- its Christmas week cover caricaturing the birth of Jesus was designed to provoke and cause offence.

Question-2 : The terrorist attack was expected for the last—

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

The horrific terrorist attack in Paris in 2014 at the office of the French magazine Charlie Hebdo is a direct assault on the freedom of speech, thought and expression, the fundamentals on which all open, democratic societies are built. Ten staff members at the satirical weekly, including four of its top cartoonists, were gunned down by masked men who entered the building and targeted the editorial meeting in what seemed to be a well-planned and professional operation. They left shouting Allahu-Akbar, killing two policemen on the street outside before driving off in a getaway car. Since 2006, when it first published the Danish cartoons of Prophet Mohammed, Charlie Hebdo had been under threat of violent attacks by Islamist groups. Refusing to be intimidated, the publication continued to caricature Islam even after a firebombing in November 2011, just as it also relentlessly lampooned Christianity and Judaism- its Christmas week cover caricaturing the birth of Jesus was designed to provoke and cause offence.

Question-3 : A getaway car is (as used in the passage)—

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

The horrific terrorist attack in Paris in 2014 at the office of the French magazine Charlie Hebdo is a direct assault on the freedom of speech, thought and expression, the fundamentals on which all open, democratic societies are built. Ten staff members at the satirical weekly, including four of its top cartoonists, were gunned down by masked men who entered the building and targeted the editorial meeting in what seemed to be a well-planned and professional operation. They left shouting Allahu-Akbar, killing two policemen on the street outside before driving off in a getaway car. Since 2006, when it first published the Danish cartoons of Prophet Mohammed, Charlie Hebdo had been under threat of violent attacks by Islamist groups. Refusing to be intimidated, the publication continued to caricature Islam even after a firebombing in November 2011, just as it also relentlessly lampooned Christianity and Judaism- its Christmas week cover caricaturing the birth of Jesus was designed to provoke and cause offence.

Question-4 : To which religion, the magazine has not been continually criticizing?

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

The horrific terrorist attack in Paris in 2014 at the office of the French magazine Charlie Hebdo is a direct assault on the freedom of speech, thought and expression, the fundamentals on which all open, democratic societies are built. Ten staff members at the satirical weekly, including four of its top cartoonists, were gunned down by masked men who entered the building and targeted the editorial meeting in what seemed to be a well-planned and professional operation. They left shouting Allahu-Akbar, killing two policemen on the street outside before driving off in a getaway car. Since 2006, when it first published the Danish cartoons of Prophet Mohammed, Charlie Hebdo had been under threat of violent attacks by Islamist groups. Refusing to be intimidated, the publication continued to caricature Islam even after a firebombing in November 2011, just as it also relentlessly lampooned Christianity and Judaism- its Christmas week cover caricaturing the birth of Jesus was designed to provoke and cause offence.

Question-5 : Which of the following option is not true in the context of the passage?

Directions (1-3) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

To write well you have to be able to write clearly and logically, and you cannot do this unless you can think clearly and logically. If you cannot do this yet you should train yourself to do it by taking particular problems and following them through, point by point, to a solution, without leaving anything out and without avoiding any difficulties that you meet. At first you find clear, step-by-step thought very difficult. You may find that your mind is not able to concentrate. Several unconnected ideas may occur together. But practice will improve your ability to concentrate on a single idea and think about it clearly and logically. In order to increase you vocabulary and to improve your style, you should read widely and use a good dictionary to help you find the exact meanings and correct usages of words.   Always remember that regular and frequent practice is necessary if you want to learn to write well. It is no good waiting until you have an inspiration before you write. Even with the most famous writers, inspiration is rare. Someone said that writing is ninety-nine per cent hard work and one per cent inspiration, so the sooner you get into the habit of disciplining yourself to write, the better.

Question-1 : To write well, a person must train himself in :

Directions (1-3) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

To write well you have to be able to write clearly and logically, and you cannot do this unless you can think clearly and logically. If you cannot do this yet you should train yourself to do it by taking particular problems and following them through, point by point, to a solution, without leaving anything out and without avoiding any difficulties that you meet. At first you find clear, step-by-step thought very difficult. You may find that your mind is not able to concentrate. Several unconnected ideas may occur together. But practice will improve your ability to concentrate on a single idea and think about it clearly and logically. In order to increase you vocabulary and to improve your style, you should read widely and use a good dictionary to help you find the exact meanings and correct usages of words.   Always remember that regular and frequent practice is necessary if you want to learn to write well. It is no good waiting until you have an inspiration before you write. Even with the most famous writers, inspiration is rare. Someone said that writing is ninety-nine per cent hard work and one per cent inspiration, so the sooner you get into the habit of disciplining yourself to write, the better.

Question-2 : Initially it is difficult to write because :

Directions (1-3) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

To write well you have to be able to write clearly and logically, and you cannot do this unless you can think clearly and logically. If you cannot do this yet you should train yourself to do it by taking particular problems and following them through, point by point, to a solution, without leaving anything out and without avoiding any difficulties that you meet. At first you find clear, step-by-step thought very difficult. You may find that your mind is not able to concentrate. Several unconnected ideas may occur together. But practice will improve your ability to concentrate on a single idea and think about it clearly and logically. In order to increase you vocabulary and to improve your style, you should read widely and use a good dictionary to help you find the exact meanings and correct usages of words.   Always remember that regular and frequent practice is necessary if you want to learn to write well. It is no good waiting until you have an inspiration before you write. Even with the most famous writers, inspiration is rare. Someone said that writing is ninety-nine per cent hard work and one per cent inspiration, so the sooner you get into the habit of disciplining yourself to write, the better.

Question-3 : Famous writers have achieved success by :

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

Our home stood behind the railroad tracks. Its skimpy yard was paved with black cinders. The only touch of green we could see was far away, beyond the tracks over where the white folks lived. But cinders were fine weapons. All you had to do was crouch behind the brick pillars of a house with your hands full of gritty ammunition. And the first wooly black head you saw from behind another row of pillars was your target. It was fun.   One day the gang to which I belonged found itself engaged in a war with the white boys who lived beyond the tracks. As usual we laid down our cinder barrage thinking this would wipe the white boys out. But they replied with a steady bombardment of broken bottles. We retreated. During the retreat a broken milk bottle caught me behind the ear, opening a deep gash. The sight of blood pouring over my face completely demoralised our ranks. My fellow combatants left me standing paralysed in the centre of the yard and scurried for their houses. A kind neighbour saw me and rushed me to a doctor.

Question-1 : The locality where the author lived was