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WEST BENGAL NTSE STG 1 2017-18 
LANGUAGE TEST-ENGLISH 
Q. 1-5. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: 
 
Nestling between the Greater Himalayas and the Zanskar Range, the Zanskar Valley is Ladakh’s remotest and 
loveliest valley. The Zanskar Valley is a part of Ladakh region in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Spread over 
an area of about 5000 square kilometres and at an elevation of 4010 metres, it is situated in Kargil district. 
Zanskar’s western arm (fed by the Stod river) is studded with small setlements and agricultural expanses, as 
opposed to its eastern flank (watered by the Lungnak), which is an isolated, forbidding gorge. Prone to heavy 
snowfall, the Zanskar Valley is sealed off by snow-locked passes for almost eight months of the year. The 
passes open only around June and close by mid-October, beckoning intrepid trekkers and rafters to its 
challenging mountain trails and treacherous waters, for here nature gives no quarter but will reward those who 
dare. Padum, the biggest village and headquarters of Zanskar, along with Lamayuru, is the base for adventure 
activities here. It comes as no surprise that the journey, by jeep, raft or even on foot, both to and through this 
dramatic terrain, ends up being the destination. High passes, fraught with danger and a terrible beauty, are the 
gateways to this fabulous hidden valley. 
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. The Zanskar Valley is 
(a) part of lesser Himalayas 
(b) ery remote 
(c) popular tourist destination 
(d) devoid of any settlement 
 
2. ‘Prone to snowfall’ means 
(a) the valley always experiences heavy snowfall. 
(b) the valley never experiences heavy snowfall. 
(c) the valley always experiences moderate snowfall. 
(d) the valley experiences heavy rainfall. 
 
3. The Zanskar Valley remains cut off for eight months because 
(a) adventure sports are held during this time. 
(b) the roads are repaired during this time. 
(c) the mountain passes are blocked by snow. 
(d) the rivers become dry during this time. 
 
 
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WEST BENGAL NTSE STG 1 2017-18 
LANGUAGE TEST-ENGLISH 
Q. 1-5. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: 
 
Nestling between the Greater Himalayas and the Zanskar Range, the Zanskar Valley is Ladakh’s remotest and 
loveliest valley. The Zanskar Valley is a part of Ladakh region in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Spread over 
an area of about 5000 square kilometres and at an elevation of 4010 metres, it is situated in Kargil district. 
Zanskar’s western arm (fed by the Stod river) is studded with small setlements and agricultural expanses, as 
opposed to its eastern flank (watered by the Lungnak), which is an isolated, forbidding gorge. Prone to heavy 
snowfall, the Zanskar Valley is sealed off by snow-locked passes for almost eight months of the year. The 
passes open only around June and close by mid-October, beckoning intrepid trekkers and rafters to its 
challenging mountain trails and treacherous waters, for here nature gives no quarter but will reward those who 
dare. Padum, the biggest village and headquarters of Zanskar, along with Lamayuru, is the base for adventure 
activities here. It comes as no surprise that the journey, by jeep, raft or even on foot, both to and through this 
dramatic terrain, ends up being the destination. High passes, fraught with danger and a terrible beauty, are the 
gateways to this fabulous hidden valley. 
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. The Zanskar Valley is 
(a) part of lesser Himalayas 
(b) ery remote 
(c) popular tourist destination 
(d) devoid of any settlement 
 
2. ‘Prone to snowfall’ means 
(a) the valley always experiences heavy snowfall. 
(b) the valley never experiences heavy snowfall. 
(c) the valley always experiences moderate snowfall. 
(d) the valley experiences heavy rainfall. 
 
3. The Zanskar Valley remains cut off for eight months because 
(a) adventure sports are held during this time. 
(b) the roads are repaired during this time. 
(c) the mountain passes are blocked by snow. 
(d) the rivers become dry during this time. 
 
 
 
 
4. The western arm of Zanskar Valley is habitable as 
(a) it is well connected by roads with the eastern side. 
(b) it is in the plain land and so very fertile. 
(c) the capital is located here. 
(d) it has agricultural land fed by Stod river. 
 
5. Which of the following statements is true? 
(a) The Zanskar Valley is a lush green valley. 
(b) The Zanskar Valley has a hot dry weather. 
(c) The Zanskar Valley is visited by foreigners only. 
(d) The Zanskar Valley has rugged and wild beauty. 
 
Q. 6-10. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: 
 
From the shores of their Scandinavian homeland, between the Baltic and North Seas, Viking fortune seekers 
took to the world stage in the mid-eighth century, exploring much of Europe over the next three hundred years. 
With sleek sailing ships and expert knowledge of rivers and seas, they journeyed to 37 countries, from 
Afghanistan to Canada. En route they chanced upon more than 50 cultures and traded avidly for luxuries. They 
donned Eurasian caftans, dressed in silk from China and pocketed heaps of Islamic silver coins. They built 
thriving cities at Yort and Kiev, colonized large swaths of Great Britain, Iceland, and France, and established 
outposts in Greenland and North America. No other European seafarers of the day ventured so fearlessly and so 
far from their homeland as the Vikings. Earlier Schandinavia was wracked by turmoil. Along with three dozen 
petty kingdoms vying for power and territory, a vast cloud of dust, formed by comets or meteorites smashing 
into Earth and the eruption of one large volcano, darkened the sun lowering summer temperatures in the 
Northern Hemisphere. The extended cold and darkness brought death and ruin to Scandinavia setting the stage 
for the Vikings to set much of Europe on fire with their brand of violence. 
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
6. The Vikings started exploring Europe in the middle of 
(a) ninth century 
(b) eighteenth century 
(c) eighth century 
(d) nineteenth century 
 
7. The Vikings could journey to 37 countries by dint of their 
(a) sleek ships and expert knowledge of rivers and seas. 
(b) brave heart and knowledge of rivers and seas. 
(c) knowledge and expertise regarding rivers and seas. 
(d) sleek ships and bravery during turmoil. 
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WEST BENGAL NTSE STG 1 2017-18 
LANGUAGE TEST-ENGLISH 
Q. 1-5. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: 
 
Nestling between the Greater Himalayas and the Zanskar Range, the Zanskar Valley is Ladakh’s remotest and 
loveliest valley. The Zanskar Valley is a part of Ladakh region in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Spread over 
an area of about 5000 square kilometres and at an elevation of 4010 metres, it is situated in Kargil district. 
Zanskar’s western arm (fed by the Stod river) is studded with small setlements and agricultural expanses, as 
opposed to its eastern flank (watered by the Lungnak), which is an isolated, forbidding gorge. Prone to heavy 
snowfall, the Zanskar Valley is sealed off by snow-locked passes for almost eight months of the year. The 
passes open only around June and close by mid-October, beckoning intrepid trekkers and rafters to its 
challenging mountain trails and treacherous waters, for here nature gives no quarter but will reward those who 
dare. Padum, the biggest village and headquarters of Zanskar, along with Lamayuru, is the base for adventure 
activities here. It comes as no surprise that the journey, by jeep, raft or even on foot, both to and through this 
dramatic terrain, ends up being the destination. High passes, fraught with danger and a terrible beauty, are the 
gateways to this fabulous hidden valley. 
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. The Zanskar Valley is 
(a) part of lesser Himalayas 
(b) ery remote 
(c) popular tourist destination 
(d) devoid of any settlement 
 
2. ‘Prone to snowfall’ means 
(a) the valley always experiences heavy snowfall. 
(b) the valley never experiences heavy snowfall. 
(c) the valley always experiences moderate snowfall. 
(d) the valley experiences heavy rainfall. 
 
3. The Zanskar Valley remains cut off for eight months because 
(a) adventure sports are held during this time. 
(b) the roads are repaired during this time. 
(c) the mountain passes are blocked by snow. 
(d) the rivers become dry during this time. 
 
 
 
 
4. The western arm of Zanskar Valley is habitable as 
(a) it is well connected by roads with the eastern side. 
(b) it is in the plain land and so very fertile. 
(c) the capital is located here. 
(d) it has agricultural land fed by Stod river. 
 
5. Which of the following statements is true? 
(a) The Zanskar Valley is a lush green valley. 
(b) The Zanskar Valley has a hot dry weather. 
(c) The Zanskar Valley is visited by foreigners only. 
(d) The Zanskar Valley has rugged and wild beauty. 
 
Q. 6-10. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: 
 
From the shores of their Scandinavian homeland, between the Baltic and North Seas, Viking fortune seekers 
took to the world stage in the mid-eighth century, exploring much of Europe over the next three hundred years. 
With sleek sailing ships and expert knowledge of rivers and seas, they journeyed to 37 countries, from 
Afghanistan to Canada. En route they chanced upon more than 50 cultures and traded avidly for luxuries. They 
donned Eurasian caftans, dressed in silk from China and pocketed heaps of Islamic silver coins. They built 
thriving cities at Yort and Kiev, colonized large swaths of Great Britain, Iceland, and France, and established 
outposts in Greenland and North America. No other European seafarers of the day ventured so fearlessly and so 
far from their homeland as the Vikings. Earlier Schandinavia was wracked by turmoil. Along with three dozen 
petty kingdoms vying for power and territory, a vast cloud of dust, formed by comets or meteorites smashing 
into Earth and the eruption of one large volcano, darkened the sun lowering summer temperatures in the 
Northern Hemisphere. The extended cold and darkness brought death and ruin to Scandinavia setting the stage 
for the Vikings to set much of Europe on fire with their brand of violence. 
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
6. The Vikings started exploring Europe in the middle of 
(a) ninth century 
(b) eighteenth century 
(c) eighth century 
(d) nineteenth century 
 
7. The Vikings could journey to 37 countries by dint of their 
(a) sleek ships and expert knowledge of rivers and seas. 
(b) brave heart and knowledge of rivers and seas. 
(c) knowledge and expertise regarding rivers and seas. 
(d) sleek ships and bravery during turmoil. 
 
 
 
8. The Vikings established outpost at North America and 
(a) Afghanistan 
(b) Canada 
(c) Greenland 
(d) France 
 
9. The turmoil in Scandinavian was caused by 
(a) political strife among kingdoms. 
(b) foreigners invading the kingdoms. 
(c) sudden volcanic eruptions. 
(d) political strife and natural calamities. 
 
10. The Vikings established flourishing cities at 
(a) Great Britain and France 
(b) York and Kiev 
(c) Iceland and Kiev 
(d) Canada and China 
 
Q. 11-15. Read the passage and answer the questions given below: 
Conservation of plant biodiversity for sustainable growth and development has been the major concern of all the 
countries after the Convention of Biological Diversity held in 1992, which provided sovereign rights of the 
states over their national resources. Being the major staple crop for more than half of the world population, 
conservation and protection of vast generic of rice has got the top priority in India and also other rice growing 
countries. Majority of these generic resources were conserved by the local communities throughout the length 
and breadth of the country and the Government of India rightly recognised them as custodians of these generic 
resources. The issue of protecting of plant varieties came into focus after the birth of World Trade Organisation 
(WTO) in 1995. Accordingly, the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer’s Act was enacted in 2001 by the 
Government of India, while recognising the services rendered by Indian farmers and exhaustive privileges and 
provisions were included in the Act as Farmer’s Rights which no other country in the world recognised. Rice 
with its rich generic repositories and wide adaptability is the only crop that can offer solutions to the daunting 
goal of curbing hunger. Any threat to the biodiversity in rice is a direct threat to the survival of mankind. 
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
11. The Convention of Biological Diversity recognized. 
(a) the absolute claim of the countries on their national resources. 
(b) the nominal rights of the states over their national resources. 
(c) the reservation of rights of more than one country on their national resources. 
(d) the sharing of national resources of participating countries. 
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WEST BENGAL NTSE STG 1 2017-18 
LANGUAGE TEST-ENGLISH 
Q. 1-5. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: 
 
Nestling between the Greater Himalayas and the Zanskar Range, the Zanskar Valley is Ladakh’s remotest and 
loveliest valley. The Zanskar Valley is a part of Ladakh region in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Spread over 
an area of about 5000 square kilometres and at an elevation of 4010 metres, it is situated in Kargil district. 
Zanskar’s western arm (fed by the Stod river) is studded with small setlements and agricultural expanses, as 
opposed to its eastern flank (watered by the Lungnak), which is an isolated, forbidding gorge. Prone to heavy 
snowfall, the Zanskar Valley is sealed off by snow-locked passes for almost eight months of the year. The 
passes open only around June and close by mid-October, beckoning intrepid trekkers and rafters to its 
challenging mountain trails and treacherous waters, for here nature gives no quarter but will reward those who 
dare. Padum, the biggest village and headquarters of Zanskar, along with Lamayuru, is the base for adventure 
activities here. It comes as no surprise that the journey, by jeep, raft or even on foot, both to and through this 
dramatic terrain, ends up being the destination. High passes, fraught with danger and a terrible beauty, are the 
gateways to this fabulous hidden valley. 
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. The Zanskar Valley is 
(a) part of lesser Himalayas 
(b) ery remote 
(c) popular tourist destination 
(d) devoid of any settlement 
 
2. ‘Prone to snowfall’ means 
(a) the valley always experiences heavy snowfall. 
(b) the valley never experiences heavy snowfall. 
(c) the valley always experiences moderate snowfall. 
(d) the valley experiences heavy rainfall. 
 
3. The Zanskar Valley remains cut off for eight months because 
(a) adventure sports are held during this time. 
(b) the roads are repaired during this time. 
(c) the mountain passes are blocked by snow. 
(d) the rivers become dry during this time. 
 
 
 
 
4. The western arm of Zanskar Valley is habitable as 
(a) it is well connected by roads with the eastern side. 
(b) it is in the plain land and so very fertile. 
(c) the capital is located here. 
(d) it has agricultural land fed by Stod river. 
 
5. Which of the following statements is true? 
(a) The Zanskar Valley is a lush green valley. 
(b) The Zanskar Valley has a hot dry weather. 
(c) The Zanskar Valley is visited by foreigners only. 
(d) The Zanskar Valley has rugged and wild beauty. 
 
Q. 6-10. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: 
 
From the shores of their Scandinavian homeland, between the Baltic and North Seas, Viking fortune seekers 
took to the world stage in the mid-eighth century, exploring much of Europe over the next three hundred years. 
With sleek sailing ships and expert knowledge of rivers and seas, they journeyed to 37 countries, from 
Afghanistan to Canada. En route they chanced upon more than 50 cultures and traded avidly for luxuries. They 
donned Eurasian caftans, dressed in silk from China and pocketed heaps of Islamic silver coins. They built 
thriving cities at Yort and Kiev, colonized large swaths of Great Britain, Iceland, and France, and established 
outposts in Greenland and North America. No other European seafarers of the day ventured so fearlessly and so 
far from their homeland as the Vikings. Earlier Schandinavia was wracked by turmoil. Along with three dozen 
petty kingdoms vying for power and territory, a vast cloud of dust, formed by comets or meteorites smashing 
into Earth and the eruption of one large volcano, darkened the sun lowering summer temperatures in the 
Northern Hemisphere. The extended cold and darkness brought death and ruin to Scandinavia setting the stage 
for the Vikings to set much of Europe on fire with their brand of violence. 
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
6. The Vikings started exploring Europe in the middle of 
(a) ninth century 
(b) eighteenth century 
(c) eighth century 
(d) nineteenth century 
 
7. The Vikings could journey to 37 countries by dint of their 
(a) sleek ships and expert knowledge of rivers and seas. 
(b) brave heart and knowledge of rivers and seas. 
(c) knowledge and expertise regarding rivers and seas. 
(d) sleek ships and bravery during turmoil. 
 
 
 
8. The Vikings established outpost at North America and 
(a) Afghanistan 
(b) Canada 
(c) Greenland 
(d) France 
 
9. The turmoil in Scandinavian was caused by 
(a) political strife among kingdoms. 
(b) foreigners invading the kingdoms. 
(c) sudden volcanic eruptions. 
(d) political strife and natural calamities. 
 
10. The Vikings established flourishing cities at 
(a) Great Britain and France 
(b) York and Kiev 
(c) Iceland and Kiev 
(d) Canada and China 
 
Q. 11-15. Read the passage and answer the questions given below: 
Conservation of plant biodiversity for sustainable growth and development has been the major concern of all the 
countries after the Convention of Biological Diversity held in 1992, which provided sovereign rights of the 
states over their national resources. Being the major staple crop for more than half of the world population, 
conservation and protection of vast generic of rice has got the top priority in India and also other rice growing 
countries. Majority of these generic resources were conserved by the local communities throughout the length 
and breadth of the country and the Government of India rightly recognised them as custodians of these generic 
resources. The issue of protecting of plant varieties came into focus after the birth of World Trade Organisation 
(WTO) in 1995. Accordingly, the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer’s Act was enacted in 2001 by the 
Government of India, while recognising the services rendered by Indian farmers and exhaustive privileges and 
provisions were included in the Act as Farmer’s Rights which no other country in the world recognised. Rice 
with its rich generic repositories and wide adaptability is the only crop that can offer solutions to the daunting 
goal of curbing hunger. Any threat to the biodiversity in rice is a direct threat to the survival of mankind. 
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
11. The Convention of Biological Diversity recognized. 
(a) the absolute claim of the countries on their national resources. 
(b) the nominal rights of the states over their national resources. 
(c) the reservation of rights of more than one country on their national resources. 
(d) the sharing of national resources of participating countries. 
 
 
 
12. India was the first country to acknowledge 
(a) the importance of the Convention of Biological Diversity. 
(b) the need for growing more rice for the masses. 
(c) the contributions made by the farmers and their rights. 
(d) the inhuman treatment meted out to rice growing nations. 
 
13. Conservation and protection of different varieties of rice is essential as 
(a) the scientific laboratories find new areas of research which it can give. 
(b) it is the only means of keeping hunger of mass at bay and survival of mankind. 
(c) it can generate more employment of people all over the world. 
(d) a resolution to this effect has been adopted by the World Trade Organisation. 
 
14. The word similar in meaning to 'exhaustive' will be 
(a) exorbitant 
(b) comprehensive 
(c) amazing 
(d) jubilant 
 
15. ‘Sustainable growth’ is associated with 
(a) production of more national resources 
(b) production of more farmland 
(c) production of more parameters 
(d) production of more staple crop 
 
Q 16-17. The following five sentences come from a paragraph. The first and the last sentences are given. 
Choose the order in which the three sentences (P,Q,R) should appear to complete the paragraph: 
16. S1. The loss of helium on earth would affect society greatly. 
S2 _________________________________________________ 
S3 _________________________________________________ 
S4 _________________________________________________ 
S5 There it is blended with nitrogen to mitigate the dangers of inhaling ordinary air under high pressure. 
 
P - The element actually has many vital applications in society. 
Q - Probably the most well-known commercial usage is in airships and blimps. 
R - But helium is also instrumental in deep-sea diving. 
 
 
 
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WEST BENGAL NTSE STG 1 2017-18 
LANGUAGE TEST-ENGLISH 
Q. 1-5. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: 
 
Nestling between the Greater Himalayas and the Zanskar Range, the Zanskar Valley is Ladakh’s remotest and 
loveliest valley. The Zanskar Valley is a part of Ladakh region in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Spread over 
an area of about 5000 square kilometres and at an elevation of 4010 metres, it is situated in Kargil district. 
Zanskar’s western arm (fed by the Stod river) is studded with small setlements and agricultural expanses, as 
opposed to its eastern flank (watered by the Lungnak), which is an isolated, forbidding gorge. Prone to heavy 
snowfall, the Zanskar Valley is sealed off by snow-locked passes for almost eight months of the year. The 
passes open only around June and close by mid-October, beckoning intrepid trekkers and rafters to its 
challenging mountain trails and treacherous waters, for here nature gives no quarter but will reward those who 
dare. Padum, the biggest village and headquarters of Zanskar, along with Lamayuru, is the base for adventure 
activities here. It comes as no surprise that the journey, by jeep, raft or even on foot, both to and through this 
dramatic terrain, ends up being the destination. High passes, fraught with danger and a terrible beauty, are the 
gateways to this fabulous hidden valley. 
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. The Zanskar Valley is 
(a) part of lesser Himalayas 
(b) ery remote 
(c) popular tourist destination 
(d) devoid of any settlement 
 
2. ‘Prone to snowfall’ means 
(a) the valley always experiences heavy snowfall. 
(b) the valley never experiences heavy snowfall. 
(c) the valley always experiences moderate snowfall. 
(d) the valley experiences heavy rainfall. 
 
3. The Zanskar Valley remains cut off for eight months because 
(a) adventure sports are held during this time. 
(b) the roads are repaired during this time. 
(c) the mountain passes are blocked by snow. 
(d) the rivers become dry during this time. 
 
 
 
 
4. The western arm of Zanskar Valley is habitable as 
(a) it is well connected by roads with the eastern side. 
(b) it is in the plain land and so very fertile. 
(c) the capital is located here. 
(d) it has agricultural land fed by Stod river. 
 
5. Which of the following statements is true? 
(a) The Zanskar Valley is a lush green valley. 
(b) The Zanskar Valley has a hot dry weather. 
(c) The Zanskar Valley is visited by foreigners only. 
(d) The Zanskar Valley has rugged and wild beauty. 
 
Q. 6-10. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: 
 
From the shores of their Scandinavian homeland, between the Baltic and North Seas, Viking fortune seekers 
took to the world stage in the mid-eighth century, exploring much of Europe over the next three hundred years. 
With sleek sailing ships and expert knowledge of rivers and seas, they journeyed to 37 countries, from 
Afghanistan to Canada. En route they chanced upon more than 50 cultures and traded avidly for luxuries. They 
donned Eurasian caftans, dressed in silk from China and pocketed heaps of Islamic silver coins. They built 
thriving cities at Yort and Kiev, colonized large swaths of Great Britain, Iceland, and France, and established 
outposts in Greenland and North America. No other European seafarers of the day ventured so fearlessly and so 
far from their homeland as the Vikings. Earlier Schandinavia was wracked by turmoil. Along with three dozen 
petty kingdoms vying for power and territory, a vast cloud of dust, formed by comets or meteorites smashing 
into Earth and the eruption of one large volcano, darkened the sun lowering summer temperatures in the 
Northern Hemisphere. The extended cold and darkness brought death and ruin to Scandinavia setting the stage 
for the Vikings to set much of Europe on fire with their brand of violence. 
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
6. The Vikings started exploring Europe in the middle of 
(a) ninth century 
(b) eighteenth century 
(c) eighth century 
(d) nineteenth century 
 
7. The Vikings could journey to 37 countries by dint of their 
(a) sleek ships and expert knowledge of rivers and seas. 
(b) brave heart and knowledge of rivers and seas. 
(c) knowledge and expertise regarding rivers and seas. 
(d) sleek ships and bravery during turmoil. 
 
 
 
8. The Vikings established outpost at North America and 
(a) Afghanistan 
(b) Canada 
(c) Greenland 
(d) France 
 
9. The turmoil in Scandinavian was caused by 
(a) political strife among kingdoms. 
(b) foreigners invading the kingdoms. 
(c) sudden volcanic eruptions. 
(d) political strife and natural calamities. 
 
10. The Vikings established flourishing cities at 
(a) Great Britain and France 
(b) York and Kiev 
(c) Iceland and Kiev 
(d) Canada and China 
 
Q. 11-15. Read the passage and answer the questions given below: 
Conservation of plant biodiversity for sustainable growth and development has been the major concern of all the 
countries after the Convention of Biological Diversity held in 1992, which provided sovereign rights of the 
states over their national resources. Being the major staple crop for more than half of the world population, 
conservation and protection of vast generic of rice has got the top priority in India and also other rice growing 
countries. Majority of these generic resources were conserved by the local communities throughout the length 
and breadth of the country and the Government of India rightly recognised them as custodians of these generic 
resources. The issue of protecting of plant varieties came into focus after the birth of World Trade Organisation 
(WTO) in 1995. Accordingly, the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer’s Act was enacted in 2001 by the 
Government of India, while recognising the services rendered by Indian farmers and exhaustive privileges and 
provisions were included in the Act as Farmer’s Rights which no other country in the world recognised. Rice 
with its rich generic repositories and wide adaptability is the only crop that can offer solutions to the daunting 
goal of curbing hunger. Any threat to the biodiversity in rice is a direct threat to the survival of mankind. 
 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
11. The Convention of Biological Diversity recognized. 
(a) the absolute claim of the countries on their national resources. 
(b) the nominal rights of the states over their national resources. 
(c) the reservation of rights of more than one country on their national resources. 
(d) the sharing of national resources of participating countries. 
 
 
 
12. India was the first country to acknowledge 
(a) the importance of the Convention of Biological Diversity. 
(b) the need for growing more rice for the masses. 
(c) the contributions made by the farmers and their rights. 
(d) the inhuman treatment meted out to rice growing nations. 
 
13. Conservation and protection of different varieties of rice is essential as 
(a) the scientific laboratories find new areas of research which it can give. 
(b) it is the only means of keeping hunger of mass at bay and survival of mankind. 
(c) it can generate more employment of people all over the world. 
(d) a resolution to this effect has been adopted by the World Trade Organisation. 
 
14. The word similar in meaning to 'exhaustive' will be 
(a) exorbitant 
(b) comprehensive 
(c) amazing 
(d) jubilant 
 
15. ‘Sustainable growth’ is associated with 
(a) production of more national resources 
(b) production of more farmland 
(c) production of more parameters 
(d) production of more staple crop 
 
Q 16-17. The following five sentences come from a paragraph. The first and the last sentences are given. 
Choose the order in which the three sentences (P,Q,R) should appear to complete the paragraph: 
16. S1. The loss of helium on earth would affect society greatly. 
S2 _________________________________________________ 
S3 _________________________________________________ 
S4 _________________________________________________ 
S5 There it is blended with nitrogen to mitigate the dangers of inhaling ordinary air under high pressure. 
 
P - The element actually has many vital applications in society. 
Q - Probably the most well-known commercial usage is in airships and blimps. 
R - But helium is also instrumental in deep-sea diving. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Choose from the options given below. 
(a) PQR 
(b) QPR 
(c) RQP 
(d) PRQ 
 
17. S1. The word ‘megacity’ means a city with a population of more than ten million people. 
S2 ____________________________________________________ 
S3 ____________________________________________________ 
S4 ____________________________________________________ 
S5 Its population has risen to over twenty-four million. 
 
P - Tokyo, Japan, is now world’s largest megacity. 
Q - In 1950, New York was the world’s only megacity. 
R - Now there are about thirty megacities, and the number will continue to grow. 
Choose from the options given below: 
(a) PQR 
(b) RQP 
(c) QPR 
(d) QRP 
 
Q. 18-19. These questions have the second sentence missing. Choose the appropriate sentence from the 
options given below: 
18. P - Humans eat, sleep and play, but also speak, plot, rationalise and debate finer points of morality. 
Q -  _______________________________________________________________________________ 
R - The power of neocortex comes from its ability to think beyond the present, concrete moment. 
(a) These same sensations also cause mammals to develop various types of social relations and kinship 
networks. 
(b)  Our unique abilities are the result of an expansive third brain-the neocortex-which engages with logic, 
reason and ideas. 
(c) The neocortex is also responsible for the process by which we decide on and commit to particular 
courses of action. 
(d) The ability to sacrifice our drive for immediate satisfaction in order to benefit later is a product of the 
neocortex.