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The development and widespread use of computer technology and the internet have transformed how we communicate, how business is conducted, how information is dispersed, and how society is organised. Prior to 1980, in-depth information about anyone subject matter was attained through laborious research involving countless visits to libraries and via repeated interviews with persons of known reputation and reputable expertise. Now, a great deal of information is available at the click of a mouse button, all attainable from within the confines of one's own home or from the use of a computer in an office. Previous labour-intensive support Jobs. such as loading and unpacking of trucks', luggage handling at airports, and food manufacturing, once performed by a large middle-class workforce, are now performed routinely by robots which are monitored by computer-controlled systems. Our lives have been simplified but these benefits which have been ushered in by the technology revolution have had an adverse effect on the core of our interpersonal-relationships. Mere communication is no longer via postal mail or face-to-face contact, but rather via electronic email, personal internet message boards and by virtue of hand-held personal electronic assistants. Although computer technology has brought us to within a mouseclick of any sought-after piece of information, this technology boom has sequestered us to the confines of our computer desks and homes and has removed us away from those traditional settings where personal and communication skills are developed.
Q. The author's attitude the advent of computer technology can be best summarised as
DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
The development and widespread use of computer technology and the internet have transformed how we communicate, how business is conducted, how information is dispersed, and how society is organised. Prior to 1980, in-depth information about anyone subject matter was attained through laborious research involving countless visits to libraries and via repeated interviews with persons of known reputation and reputable expertise. Now, a great deal of information is available at the click of a mouse button, all attainable from within the confines of one's own home or from the use of a computer in an office. Previous labour-intensive support Jobs. such as loading and unpacking of trucks', luggage handling at airports, and food manufacturing, once performed by a large middle-class workforce, are now performed routinely by robots which are monitored by computer-controlled systems. Our lives have been simplified but these benefits which have been ushered in by the technology revolution have had an adverse effect on the core of our interpersonal-relationships. Mere communication is no longer via postal mail or face-to-face contact, but rather via electronic email, personal internet message boards and by virtue of hand-held personal electronic assistants. Although computer technology has brought us to within a mouseclick of any sought-after piece of information, this technology boom has sequestered us to the confines of our computer desks and homes and has removed us away from those traditional settings where personal and communication skills are developed.
Q. The author would agree with which of the following statements?
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DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
The development and widespread use of computer technology and the internet have transformed how we communicate, how business is conducted, how information is dispersed, and how society is organised. Prior to 1980, in-depth information about anyone subject matter was attained through laborious research involving countless visits to libraries and via repeated interviews with persons of known reputation and reputable expertise. Now, a great deal of information is available at the click of a mouse button, all attainable from within the confines of one's own home or from the use of a computer in an office. Previous labour-intensive support Jobs. such as loading and unpacking of trucks', luggage handling at airports, and food manufacturing, once performed by a large middle-class workforce, are now performed routinely by robots which are monitored by computer-controlled systems. Our lives have been simplified but these benefits which have been ushered in by the technology revolution have had an adverse effect on the core of our interpersonal-relationships. Mere communication is no longer via postal mail or face-to-face contact, but rather via electronic email, personal internet message boards and by virtue of hand-held personal electronic assistants. Although computer technology has brought us to within a mouseclick of any sought-after piece of information, this technology boom has sequestered us to the confines of our computer desks and homes and has removed us away from those traditional settings where personal and communication skills are developed.
Q. The author's primary purpose in writing this passage is most likely which of the following?
In each of the following choose the word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
OSMOSIS
In each of the following choose the word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
OSTRACISE,
In each of the following choose the word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
ALACRITY
DIRECTIONS: In each of the following choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.
PROFUSION
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ESCHEW
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ABSTAIN
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INSOLENT
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Q. If you will (a) / follow my instructions (b) / you will get (c) / a suitable reward for this (d)
DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions, find out which part has an error.
Harshad, along with (a) / his brother (b) / Ashwani and six senior officials (c) / were arrested (d)
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He received timely support (a) / from his elder brother (b) / who is working abroad (c) / for the last six years (d)
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One of the drawbacks (a) / of modern education are (b) / that it does not encourage original thinking (c) / No error (d)
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Morphine and other (a) / narcotic drugs are valuable (b) / medically, if misused (c) / it can cause irreparable damage (d)
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His book was marked by many ______ remarks which made us forget its main theme. (a) irrelevant (b) objective (c) slanted (d) digressive
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Some people have the capacity for learning foreign languages but they have no ________ to speak. (a) interest (b) ability (c) fondness (d) inclination
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The dispute among the parties became so _______ that there was every likelihood of a free exchange of blows (a) complicated (b) acrimonious (c) bellicose (d) aggressive
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The judge decided to resign when he was _______ for promotion to Chief Justice. (a) passed by (b) passed out (c) passed off (d) passed over
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Questions will be answered by a _______ of experts. (a) staff (b) panel (c) bunch (d) band
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Q. Who among the following had discovered the Bramhi Script in 1838?
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Q. Who was known as the father of administration in medieval India?
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Q. Brahma Samaj was founded by
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Q. Who discharges the function of the President when a vacancy occurs in the office of President & Vice President simultaneously, owing to removal, death, resignation or the incumbent or otherwise?
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Q. With which sport is Lewis Hamilton associated?
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Q. From which country does the top-seeded Tennis player Rafael Nadal hail from?
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Q. Which Indian Boxer won the gold medal in 60 kg category in Asian game and became the youngest to win a boxing gold for India?
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Q. In 2010 Leander Paes in partnership with Cara Black won the mixed doubles title of
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Q. Term 'Prime Vertical' in astronomy is defined as
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Q. MNREGA stands for
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