MCQ: Reading Comprehension - 4(Medium) - SSC CGL MCQ

Direction: The financialisation of commodity trade and current extraordinary conditions in global financial markets could have influenced the spurt in prices. The recent reductions in interest rates in the US and the injection of liquidity have resulted in investors seeking new avenues such as commodity markets, in view of the turbulence in financial markets and the low return in treasuries. The relatively easy liquidity and low interest rates, by themselves, make holding of inventories attractive and thus induce greater volatility in commodity markets. The weakening of the US dollar is also advanced as a reason for the recent volatility in commodity markets, including food items. It is evident that this phenomenon is now also coinciding with the across-the-board rise in food prices.

Q. Which of the following situations has/have prompted investors to look towards commodity markets?
I. Dip in rates of internet in the US.
II. Easy Liquidity
III. Volatility in commodity prices.

Direction: The financialisation of commodity trade and current extraordinary conditions in global financial markets could have influenced the spurt in prices. The recent reductions in interest rates in the US and the injection of liquidity have resulted in investors seeking new avenues such as commodity markets, in view of the turbulence in financial markets and the low return in treasuries. The relatively easy liquidity and low interest rates, by themselves, make holding of inventories attractive and thus induce greater volatility in commodity markets. The weakening of the US dollar is also advanced as a reason for the recent volatility in commodity markets, including food items. It is evident that this phenomenon is now also coinciding with the across-the-board rise in food prices.

Q. Which of the following is true in the context of the passage?

Direction: The financialisation of commodity trade and current extraordinary conditions in global financial markets could have influenced the spurt in prices. The recent reductions in interest rates in the US and the injection of liquidity have resulted in investors seeking new avenues such as commodity markets, in view of the turbulence in financial markets and the low return in treasuries. The relatively easy liquidity and low interest rates, by themselves, make holding of inventories attractive and thus induce greater volatility in commodity markets. The weakening of the US dollar is also advanced as a reason for the recent volatility in commodity markets, including food items. It is evident that this phenomenon is now also coinciding with the across-the-board rise in food prices.

Q. Which of the following shows a cause-effect relationship between its two components?

Direction: The financialisation of commodity trade and current extraordinary conditions in global financial markets could have influenced the spurt in prices. The recent reductions in interest rates in the US and the injection of liquidity have resulted in investors seeking new avenues such as commodity markets, in view of the turbulence in financial markets and the low return in treasuries. The relatively easy liquidity and low interest rates, by themselves, make holding of inventories attractive and thus induce greater volatility in commodity markets. The weakening of the US dollar is also advanced as a reason for the recent volatility in commodity markets, including food items. It is evident that this phenomenon is now also coinciding with the across-the-board rise in food prices.

Q. Which of the following best explains the phrase 'this phenomenon as used in the passage?

Direction: You know slavery better than freedom, for slavery dwells within you. Working for theprofits of your oppressors, you get only that which is barely sufficient to keep you alive.You and your instruments of work are meant to help and strengthen your master'sposition, Your children and wives die of cold and starvation while your master's dogsare fat and comfortable. When you express the slightest dissatisfaction with your lot,you and your wives are put to death. Therefore, it is not proper to tolerate any kind ofoppression in the modern age, the age of liberty and freedom. You are sinful if you dothat. You must fight for equal rights, equal opportunities and equal wages for equal work.Educate your children and let them learn to live with dignity

Q. "You and your instruments in the passage" mean?

Direction: You know slavery better than freedom, for slavery dwells within you. Working for theprofits of your oppressors, you get only that which is barely sufficient to keep you alive.You and your instruments of work are meant to help and strengthen your master'sposition, Your children and wives die of cold and starvation while your master's dogsare fat and comfortable. When you express the slightest dissatisfaction with your lot,you and your wives are put to death. Therefore, it is not proper to tolerate any kind ofoppression in the modern age, the age of liberty and freedom. You are sinful if you dothat. You must fight for equal rights, equal opportunities and equal wages for equal work.Educate your children and let them learn to live with dignity

Q. Why must your fight for?

Direction: You know slavery better than freedom, for slavery dwells within you. Working for theprofits of your oppressors, you get only that which is barely sufficient to keep you alive.You and your instruments of work are meant to help and strengthen your master'sposition, Your children and wives die of cold and starvation while your master's dogsare fat and comfortable. When you express the slightest dissatisfaction with your lot,you and your wives are put to death. Therefore, it is not proper to tolerate any kind ofoppression in the modern age, the age of liberty and freedom. You are sinful if you dothat. You must fight for equal rights, equal opportunities and equal wages for equal work.Educate your children and let them learn to live with dignity

Q. Why are your wives and children put to death?

Direction: The martyrs, who laid down their lives for the freedom of the country, had a lofty vision of the future. They wanted the nation to be free from all the slavery and bondage. They wanted the India in which all the communities would live in perfect harmony and in which there would be no high class and no low class of people, the curse of untouchability having been wiped out completely. Women would enjoy equal rights with men and contribute their fullest to the making of a great nation. Such a vision was in keeping with the ancient glory of the country renowned for its splendid achievements in literature, art and culture, We must now revitalize this ancient culture of ours with tolerance as its masthead. If we forget to take pride in our noble heritage, we shall have to face severe indictment in the court of history which is a ruthless judge and seldom spares the erring people.

Q. The martyrs who died for the freedom of India wanted?

Direction: The martyrs, who laid down their lives for the freedom of the country, had a lofty vision of the future. They wanted the nation to be free from all the slavery and bondage. They wanted the India in which all the communities would live in perfect harmony and in which there would be no high class and no low class of people, the curse of untouchability having been wiped out completely. Women would enjoy equal rights with men and contribute their fullest to the making of a great nation. Such a vision was in keeping with the ancient glory of the country renowned for its splendid achievements in literature, art and culture, We must now revitalize this ancient culture of ours with tolerance as its masthead. If we forget to take pride in our noble heritage, we shall have to face severe indictment in the court of history which is a ruthless judge and seldom spares the erring people.

Q. These martyrs wanted that?

Direction: The martyrs, who laid down their lives for the freedom of the country, had a lofty vision of the future. They wanted the nation to be free from all the slavery and bondage. They wanted the India in which all the communities would live in perfect harmony and in which there would be no high class and no low class of people, the curse of untouchability having been wiped out completely. Women would enjoy equal rights with men and contribute their fullest to the making of a great nation. Such a vision was in keeping with the ancient glory of the country renowned for its splendid achievements in literature, art and culture, We must now revitalize this ancient culture of ours with tolerance as its masthead. If we forget to take pride in our noble heritage, we shall have to face severe indictment in the court of history which is a ruthless judge and seldom spares the erring people.

Q. Our freedom fighters envisioned that in free India?

Direction: The martyrs, who laid down their lives for the freedom of the country, had a lofty vision of the future. They wanted the nation to be free from all the slavery and bondage. They wanted the India in which all the communities would live in perfect harmony and in which there would be no high class and no low class of people, the curse of untouchability having been wiped out completely. Women would enjoy equal rights with men and contribute their fullest to the making of a great nation. Such a vision was in keeping with the ancient glory of the country renowned for its splendid achievements in literature, art and culture, We must now revitalize this ancient culture of ours with tolerance as its masthead. If we forget to take pride in our noble heritage, we shall have to face severe indictment in the court of history which is a ruthless judge and seldom spares the erring people.

Q. We must strive with our total commitment to?

Direction: Donkeys stood sleeping in the middle of the street, impervious to car buses and motor bikes weaving around them. It was our first visit to this town after moving to our farm. I remembered my childhood dream of having a donkey for pet, while Ram remembered numerous stories of rabid donkeys biting people in Kenya. “That’s Kenys. There are no rabid donkeys here.” I retorted. “ if they can get rabies in Kenya, so can the ones here,” replied Ram serenely.

Q. According to the author donkeys?