Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Reading Comprehension (2023-18) - 1 - SSC CGL MCQ

The passage mentions that taekwondo training involves principles such as loyalty, faithfulness, respect, and the preservation of an indomitable spirit. Hence, option (c) is not true.

To gain acceptance by the members of the group. (Line/s from the passage- To gain acceptability, the leader should cause an emotive impact on the group members.)

According to the contributor in the passage, a good name will give a child a headstart in life equivalent to a cash capital of at least fteen thousand dollars.

In a persuasive tone, the author convinces the reader to agree with his point of view and tries to motivate the reader to do something.

The author is at liberty to be extravagant at all times. According to the passage, the author is not at liberty to be extravagant at all times. If he has money to spare, he is extravagant. If he has shortage of money then he becomes the meanest person imaginable. Hence, option (c) is not true

‘Equanimity’ in the passage means a calm state of mind & the word ‘tranquility’ also means a calm and peaceful state. Hence, ‘tranquillity’ is the most appropriate answer.

The passage mentions that most professional colleges have started providing industry exposure to students through regular guest lectures, industrial visits, conferences. But books only provide us with academic knowledge. Hence, option (a) is not true.

The passage suggests that the new education system is shifting its focus from solely academic development to a more holistic approach. The shift includes emphasizing social and aesthetic development, recognizing the importance of co-curricular activities, practical exposure, and overall personality development.

Preparing students for survival in the real world. The passage talks about the shift in education from merely academic development to overall development of the students. Education should be such that it provides exposure to the outside world and prepares us for it. Hence, option (b) is the most appropriate answer.

Loss of life in Andaman and Nicobar. Although the passage mentions that potential consequences of an earthquake can be devastating, cursing loss of life and extensive damage to infrastructure, this is not the theme of the passage. The passage mainly discusses seismic activity in the Andaman sea, factors inuencing earthquakes, role of NCS.

to install early warning systems and have disaster management strategies in place.
(Line/s from the passage- It is therefore vital to have effective early warning systems and disaster management strategies in place.)

Satara is a district in Maharashtra, not a tectonic plate. Hence, option (c) is odd-one out.

The passage is mainly about how early periods of Roman history were not well-documented because historians started writing about Rome much later. It mentions the challenges faced by these historians in getting accurate information, leading to the inclusion of myths and folklore in their accounts.

(Line/s from the passage- Amidst the excitement surrounding the discovery of the Sapphire-winged Warbler, researchers have embarked on a mission to uncover the bird's migratory patterns. Equipped with satellite tracking devices, they aim to trace the remarkable journey of this species across vast distances.)

Fruitless- not producing the desired result; unsuccessful.
Effective- producing the desired result or effect.
Courteous- polite and respectful. Harmonious- agreeing or working well together.
Deniable- able to be denied or refused.

The nature of creativity, its benets and challenges. It can be inferred that the main focus of the passage is on the nature of creativity, its benets and challenges.

Encouraging critical thinking and problem - solving skills (Line/s from the passage- We need to start valuing intelligence and critical thinking again.)

Dispersed- scattered.

It can be inferred from the passage that ‘the joys and sorrows of social media’ is the most appropriate title for the passage.

(Line/s from the passage - but also their weaknesses, and of these perhaps the most debilitating are a lack of team work and a weakness for quick profoit.)

weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-throat competition for each opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy.)

Smothering- to prevent someone from breathing.
Asphyxiating- causing suffocation or breathlessness.
Emancipating- freeing from restrictions.
Liberating- setting free from constraints or control.
Unfettering- releasing from constraints or limitations.

 Lingered- stayed or remained in a place for a longer time than necessary.
Advanced- moved forward.
Flushed- became red due to embarrassment, anger, or excitement.
Crossed- moved from one side to another.
Snagged- stuck on something.

It can be inferred from the passage that Odysseus' act of distributing gifts was a result of his pleasure and admiration for the dancers' performance

A palace scene where gifts are being distributed after a dance performance and detailed descriptions of the gifts and the way that people are choosing them are presented.

(Line/s from the passage- All the great leaders have one thing in common. They wisely utilise every moment of their time.)

industrious- Hardworking and actively engaged in tasks or activities.
Laziness - the quality of not being willing to work or use any effort.
Indolent - Lazy or showing a lack of effort or activity.
Inactive - Not active or not engaged in action or movement.
Lethargic - to be inactive or lazy.

It can be inferred from the above passage that environment enthusiast is the most appropriate label for the author. Environment enthusiast is someone who takes keen interest in topics of environment

(Line/s from the passage- Sparrows can be found almost everywhere, where there are humans).

It can be inferred from the passage that the tone of the passage is descriptive. In a descriptive tone, something is described in detail like a story or an event, or some new product. (Describe- to tell, convey in words the appearance, nature, attributes, etc).