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Pinnacle Comprehension
COMPREHENSION
Direction :- [ Q.1. to Q.255.] Read the following passages and
answer the questions that follow.
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2
SET - 1. Q.(1 - 4)
Taekwondo is a form of empty hand martial arts combat that
requires the athlete to use all parts of the body in competition.
Taekwondo is a self-defence discipline; the name is derived from
the Korean words ‘tae’, meaning kick, ‘kwon’, a punch or other
blow with the hand or ?st, and ‘do’, which is a way or method of
operation. Among the general public, taekwondo is distinguished
from other martial arts by its high speed, sweeping kicks and
emphatic punches. As with judo, taekwondo was developed as a
sport that is also representative of a moral code, where
principles of loyalty, faithfulness, respect, and the preservation
of an indomitable spirit form a signi?cant part of taekwondo
training. Beginning in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II
and Japanese Occupation, new martial arts schools called
kwans opened in Seoul. These schools were established by
Korean martial artists with backgrounds in Japanese and
Chinese martial arts. At the time, indigenous disciplines (such as
Taekkyeon) were being forgotten, due to years of decline and
repression by the Japanese colonial government. The umbrella
term traditional Taekwondo typically refers to the martial arts
practiced by the kwans during the 1940s and 1950s, though in
reality the term ‘Taekwondo’ had not yet been coined at that
time, and indeed each kwan (school) was practicing its own
unique style of the Korean art.
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)
Q.1. Which of the following is NOT a principle of Taekwondo ?
(a) Faithfulness (b) Loyalty (c) Disrespect (d) Indomitable spirit
Q.2. What is Taekwondo a form of ?
(a) Martial arts (b) Visual arts
(c) Conceptual arts (d) Performing arts
Q.3. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Indomitable
(a) Strong (b) Invincible (c) Submissive (d) Unstoppable
Q.4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Representative
(a) Unusual (b) Theoretical (c) Typical (d) Aberrant
SET - 2. Q.(5 - 8)
Leadership does not exist without followership. A leader has to
be accepted by the group which the former is supposed to lead.
To gain acceptability, the leader should cause an emotive impact
on the group members. The strength of character exhibited by
leaders makes them dear to their followers. A leader is one who
effectively inspires followers to achieve worthwhile things. What
character of the leader motivates the followers? It is not pomp
and show, neither ?attery nor sanctioning more incentives.
Pomp and show creates a sense of awe and the leader is dei?ed
rather than emulated. Flattery is unrealistic and cannot serve as
a long-term motivational tool. A leader’s style should be one that
can be emulated by all irrespective of cadre, class and calibre.
Simplicity in one’s day- to- day conduct is the only thing that can
be adopted by all.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q.5. Which of the following desired qualities of a leader is
mentioned in the passage?
(a) Simplicity (b) Dei?ed (c) Pomp and show (d) Flattery
Q.6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Emulate
(a) Relax (b) Imitate (c) Suppose (d) Exhibit
Q.7. According to the passage, why should the leader generate
an emotive impact?
(a) To exhibit the character of his followers
(b) To mould the character of a leader
(c) To gain acceptance by the members of the group
(d) To acquire social knowledge
Q.8. Select the best summary of the passage?
(a) A leader effectively inspires and guides his followers to
achieve desired goals.
(b) A leader’s style cannot serve as a long-term motivation
among the group.
(c) Motivation is the innate quality that enables an individual to
be intellectually strong.
(d) Administrative knowledge is essential for the followers to get
success.
SET - 3. Q.(9 - 12)
In 1888, an Atlantic contributor made the case for a “science of
names.” “Parents are strangely careless and unscienti?c in
giving names to children,” the contributor complained. “They
forget that not only from the social point of view it is very
advantageous to have one’s name remembered, but that from
the business point of view notoriety is capital, and must be
obtained by persistent and ingenious advertising.” Indeed, the
contributor argued, a good name will give a child “a start in life
equivalent to a cash capital of at least ?fteen thousand dollars.”
One way to ensure this head start? “Be guided by euphonic
quality only.”
Although not all of this contributor’s guidance can or should still
apply today, the importance of a name to a child’s identity has
stayed front of mind for many parents. A name can determine
whether a child ?ts in or stands out—and many parents differ on
which of those outcomes is preferable.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q.9. According to the contributor, the parents are strangely
careless and unscienti?c in giving names to children because
_____.
(a) they do it without considering the business point of view
(b) they do it without discussing it with their relatives and friends
(c) they do it without considering the actual meaning of the
name
(d) they do it without considering the latter’s interest in it
Q.10. Select the most appropriate word in the passage which
means ‘pleasing and sweet sound’.
(a) Identity (b) Advantageous (c) Outcomes (d) Euphonic
Q.11. What will be given to a child if he gets a good name?
(a) A good bank balance (b) A perfect address
(c) A professional attitude (d) A headstart in life
Q.12. What is the tone of the speaker in the passage?
(a) Humorous (b) Sarcastic (c) Persuasive (d) Melancholic
Solutions :-
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Pinnacle Comprehension
COMPREHENSION
Direction :- [ Q.1. to Q.255.] Read the following passages and
answer the questions that follow.
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2
SET - 1. Q.(1 - 4)
Taekwondo is a form of empty hand martial arts combat that
requires the athlete to use all parts of the body in competition.
Taekwondo is a self-defence discipline; the name is derived from
the Korean words ‘tae’, meaning kick, ‘kwon’, a punch or other
blow with the hand or ?st, and ‘do’, which is a way or method of
operation. Among the general public, taekwondo is distinguished
from other martial arts by its high speed, sweeping kicks and
emphatic punches. As with judo, taekwondo was developed as a
sport that is also representative of a moral code, where
principles of loyalty, faithfulness, respect, and the preservation
of an indomitable spirit form a signi?cant part of taekwondo
training. Beginning in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II
and Japanese Occupation, new martial arts schools called
kwans opened in Seoul. These schools were established by
Korean martial artists with backgrounds in Japanese and
Chinese martial arts. At the time, indigenous disciplines (such as
Taekkyeon) were being forgotten, due to years of decline and
repression by the Japanese colonial government. The umbrella
term traditional Taekwondo typically refers to the martial arts
practiced by the kwans during the 1940s and 1950s, though in
reality the term ‘Taekwondo’ had not yet been coined at that
time, and indeed each kwan (school) was practicing its own
unique style of the Korean art.
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)
Q.1. Which of the following is NOT a principle of Taekwondo ?
(a) Faithfulness (b) Loyalty (c) Disrespect (d) Indomitable spirit
Q.2. What is Taekwondo a form of ?
(a) Martial arts (b) Visual arts
(c) Conceptual arts (d) Performing arts
Q.3. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Indomitable
(a) Strong (b) Invincible (c) Submissive (d) Unstoppable
Q.4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Representative
(a) Unusual (b) Theoretical (c) Typical (d) Aberrant
SET - 2. Q.(5 - 8)
Leadership does not exist without followership. A leader has to
be accepted by the group which the former is supposed to lead.
To gain acceptability, the leader should cause an emotive impact
on the group members. The strength of character exhibited by
leaders makes them dear to their followers. A leader is one who
effectively inspires followers to achieve worthwhile things. What
character of the leader motivates the followers? It is not pomp
and show, neither ?attery nor sanctioning more incentives.
Pomp and show creates a sense of awe and the leader is dei?ed
rather than emulated. Flattery is unrealistic and cannot serve as
a long-term motivational tool. A leader’s style should be one that
can be emulated by all irrespective of cadre, class and calibre.
Simplicity in one’s day- to- day conduct is the only thing that can
be adopted by all.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q.5. Which of the following desired qualities of a leader is
mentioned in the passage?
(a) Simplicity (b) Dei?ed (c) Pomp and show (d) Flattery
Q.6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Emulate
(a) Relax (b) Imitate (c) Suppose (d) Exhibit
Q.7. According to the passage, why should the leader generate
an emotive impact?
(a) To exhibit the character of his followers
(b) To mould the character of a leader
(c) To gain acceptance by the members of the group
(d) To acquire social knowledge
Q.8. Select the best summary of the passage?
(a) A leader effectively inspires and guides his followers to
achieve desired goals.
(b) A leader’s style cannot serve as a long-term motivation
among the group.
(c) Motivation is the innate quality that enables an individual to
be intellectually strong.
(d) Administrative knowledge is essential for the followers to get
success.
SET - 3. Q.(9 - 12)
In 1888, an Atlantic contributor made the case for a “science of
names.” “Parents are strangely careless and unscienti?c in
giving names to children,” the contributor complained. “They
forget that not only from the social point of view it is very
advantageous to have one’s name remembered, but that from
the business point of view notoriety is capital, and must be
obtained by persistent and ingenious advertising.” Indeed, the
contributor argued, a good name will give a child “a start in life
equivalent to a cash capital of at least ?fteen thousand dollars.”
One way to ensure this head start? “Be guided by euphonic
quality only.”
Although not all of this contributor’s guidance can or should still
apply today, the importance of a name to a child’s identity has
stayed front of mind for many parents. A name can determine
whether a child ?ts in or stands out—and many parents differ on
which of those outcomes is preferable.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q.9. According to the contributor, the parents are strangely
careless and unscienti?c in giving names to children because
_____.
(a) they do it without considering the business point of view
(b) they do it without discussing it with their relatives and friends
(c) they do it without considering the actual meaning of the
name
(d) they do it without considering the latter’s interest in it
Q.10. Select the most appropriate word in the passage which
means ‘pleasing and sweet sound’.
(a) Identity (b) Advantageous (c) Outcomes (d) Euphonic
Q.11. What will be given to a child if he gets a good name?
(a) A good bank balance (b) A perfect address
(c) A professional attitude (d) A headstart in life
Q.12. What is the tone of the speaker in the passage?
(a) Humorous (b) Sarcastic (c) Persuasive (d) Melancholic
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Set - 1
Sol.1.(c) Disrespect
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.
Sol.2.(a) Martial arts
(Line/s from the passage- Taekwondo is a form of empty hand
martial arts combat that requires the athlete to use all parts of
the body in competition.)
Sol.3.(c) Submissive - a willingness to allow control by other
people or animals.
Indomitable - someone impossible to defeat or discourage.
Strong - having great physical or mental power.
Invincible - completely impossible to defeat or overcome.
Unstoppable - someone unable to be stopped or controlled.
Sol.4.(c) Typical - showing the characteristics of a particular kind
of person or thing.
Representative - one that serves as a type for others of the same
classi?cation.
Unusual - something not commonly occurring or done.
Theoretical - existing only as an idea, rather than being real or
actually happening.
Aberrant - different from what is typical or usual.
Set - 2
Sol.5.(a) Simplicity
According to the passage, a leader's style should be one that can
be emulated by everyone, and simplicity in day-to-day conduct is
highlighted as the only thing that can be adopted by all.
Sol.6.(b) Imitate - to behave in a similar way to someone or
something else.
Emulate - to copy someone's behavior or try to be like someone
you admire.
Relax - to become or cause someone to become calm and
comfortable.
Suppose - to think that something is likely to be true.
Exhibit - to show something publicly.
Sol.7.(c) 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.)
Sol.8.(a) A leader effectively inspires and guides his followers to
achieve desired goals.
The passage discusses the qualities and characteristics of
effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of a leader's
ability to inspire and guide followers to achieve desired goals.
Hence, option (a) correctly summarizes the passage.
Set - 3
Sol.9.(a)
they do it without considering the business point of view.
According to the contributor, parents are strangely careless and
unscienti?c in giving names to children because they do it
without considering the business point of view.
Sol.10.(d) Euphonic- pleasing and sweet sound.
Sol.11.(d) A headstart in life
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.
Sol.12.(c) Persuasive
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.
SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2
SET - 4. Q.(13 - 17)
A fact that draws our attention is that, according to his position
in life, an extravagant man is either admired or loathed. A
successful business man does nothing to increase his popularity
by being prudent with his money. A person who is wealthy is
expected to lead a luxurious life and to be lavish with his
hospitality. If he is not so, he is considered mean, and his
reputation in business may even suffer in consequence. The
paradox remains that he had not been careful with his money in
the ?rst place; he would never have achieved his present wealth.
Among the low income group, a different set of values exists.
The young clerk, who makes his wife a present of a new dress
when he has not paid his house rent, is condemned as
extravagant. Carefulness with money to the point of meanness
is applauded as a virtue.
Nothing in his life is considered more worthy than paying his
bills. The ideal wife for such a man separates her housekeeping
money into joyless little piles – so much for rent, for food, for the
children’s shoes, she is able to face the milkman with equanimity
every month, satis?ed with her economizing ways , and never
knows the guilt of buying something she can’t really afford . As
for myself, I fall into neither of these categories. If I have money
to spare I can be extravagant, but when, as is usually the case, I
am hard up and then I am the meanest man imaginable.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.13. Which of these is NOT true?
(a) A low-income person is considered worthy if he pays bills on
time.
(b) The rich amass wealth by spending money economically.
(c) The author is at liberty to be extravagant at all times.
(d) People who lead a luxurious life are expected to entertain
Lavishly.
Q.14. Which of these can be inferred from the passage?
(a) Wealthy people are stingy as far as philanthropy is
concerned.
(b) Extravagance is applauded in some and condemned in
others.
(c) For the wealthy, prudence with money is considered a virtue.
(d) People who have a meagre income are expected to be
spendthrifts.
Q.15. If a successful businessman is judicious with his money
(a) his prestige improves (b) his reputation suffers
(c) his business ?ourishes (d) his popularity rises
Q.16. Select the antonym of ‘loathed’ as used in the passage.
(a) despised (b) shunned (c) adored (d) cursed
Q.17. The word ‘equanimity’ in the passage means
(a) tranquillity (b) agitation (c) anxiety (d) frustration
SET - 5. Q.(18 - 22)
Academics has always been an essential part of human
development. It prepares us to survive in the outside world and
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Pinnacle Comprehension
COMPREHENSION
Direction :- [ Q.1. to Q.255.] Read the following passages and
answer the questions that follow.
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2
SET - 1. Q.(1 - 4)
Taekwondo is a form of empty hand martial arts combat that
requires the athlete to use all parts of the body in competition.
Taekwondo is a self-defence discipline; the name is derived from
the Korean words ‘tae’, meaning kick, ‘kwon’, a punch or other
blow with the hand or ?st, and ‘do’, which is a way or method of
operation. Among the general public, taekwondo is distinguished
from other martial arts by its high speed, sweeping kicks and
emphatic punches. As with judo, taekwondo was developed as a
sport that is also representative of a moral code, where
principles of loyalty, faithfulness, respect, and the preservation
of an indomitable spirit form a signi?cant part of taekwondo
training. Beginning in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II
and Japanese Occupation, new martial arts schools called
kwans opened in Seoul. These schools were established by
Korean martial artists with backgrounds in Japanese and
Chinese martial arts. At the time, indigenous disciplines (such as
Taekkyeon) were being forgotten, due to years of decline and
repression by the Japanese colonial government. The umbrella
term traditional Taekwondo typically refers to the martial arts
practiced by the kwans during the 1940s and 1950s, though in
reality the term ‘Taekwondo’ had not yet been coined at that
time, and indeed each kwan (school) was practicing its own
unique style of the Korean art.
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)
Q.1. Which of the following is NOT a principle of Taekwondo ?
(a) Faithfulness (b) Loyalty (c) Disrespect (d) Indomitable spirit
Q.2. What is Taekwondo a form of ?
(a) Martial arts (b) Visual arts
(c) Conceptual arts (d) Performing arts
Q.3. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Indomitable
(a) Strong (b) Invincible (c) Submissive (d) Unstoppable
Q.4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Representative
(a) Unusual (b) Theoretical (c) Typical (d) Aberrant
SET - 2. Q.(5 - 8)
Leadership does not exist without followership. A leader has to
be accepted by the group which the former is supposed to lead.
To gain acceptability, the leader should cause an emotive impact
on the group members. The strength of character exhibited by
leaders makes them dear to their followers. A leader is one who
effectively inspires followers to achieve worthwhile things. What
character of the leader motivates the followers? It is not pomp
and show, neither ?attery nor sanctioning more incentives.
Pomp and show creates a sense of awe and the leader is dei?ed
rather than emulated. Flattery is unrealistic and cannot serve as
a long-term motivational tool. A leader’s style should be one that
can be emulated by all irrespective of cadre, class and calibre.
Simplicity in one’s day- to- day conduct is the only thing that can
be adopted by all.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q.5. Which of the following desired qualities of a leader is
mentioned in the passage?
(a) Simplicity (b) Dei?ed (c) Pomp and show (d) Flattery
Q.6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Emulate
(a) Relax (b) Imitate (c) Suppose (d) Exhibit
Q.7. According to the passage, why should the leader generate
an emotive impact?
(a) To exhibit the character of his followers
(b) To mould the character of a leader
(c) To gain acceptance by the members of the group
(d) To acquire social knowledge
Q.8. Select the best summary of the passage?
(a) A leader effectively inspires and guides his followers to
achieve desired goals.
(b) A leader’s style cannot serve as a long-term motivation
among the group.
(c) Motivation is the innate quality that enables an individual to
be intellectually strong.
(d) Administrative knowledge is essential for the followers to get
success.
SET - 3. Q.(9 - 12)
In 1888, an Atlantic contributor made the case for a “science of
names.” “Parents are strangely careless and unscienti?c in
giving names to children,” the contributor complained. “They
forget that not only from the social point of view it is very
advantageous to have one’s name remembered, but that from
the business point of view notoriety is capital, and must be
obtained by persistent and ingenious advertising.” Indeed, the
contributor argued, a good name will give a child “a start in life
equivalent to a cash capital of at least ?fteen thousand dollars.”
One way to ensure this head start? “Be guided by euphonic
quality only.”
Although not all of this contributor’s guidance can or should still
apply today, the importance of a name to a child’s identity has
stayed front of mind for many parents. A name can determine
whether a child ?ts in or stands out—and many parents differ on
which of those outcomes is preferable.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q.9. According to the contributor, the parents are strangely
careless and unscienti?c in giving names to children because
_____.
(a) they do it without considering the business point of view
(b) they do it without discussing it with their relatives and friends
(c) they do it without considering the actual meaning of the
name
(d) they do it without considering the latter’s interest in it
Q.10. Select the most appropriate word in the passage which
means ‘pleasing and sweet sound’.
(a) Identity (b) Advantageous (c) Outcomes (d) Euphonic
Q.11. What will be given to a child if he gets a good name?
(a) A good bank balance (b) A perfect address
(c) A professional attitude (d) A headstart in life
Q.12. What is the tone of the speaker in the passage?
(a) Humorous (b) Sarcastic (c) Persuasive (d) Melancholic
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Set - 1
Sol.1.(c) Disrespect
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.
Sol.2.(a) Martial arts
(Line/s from the passage- Taekwondo is a form of empty hand
martial arts combat that requires the athlete to use all parts of
the body in competition.)
Sol.3.(c) Submissive - a willingness to allow control by other
people or animals.
Indomitable - someone impossible to defeat or discourage.
Strong - having great physical or mental power.
Invincible - completely impossible to defeat or overcome.
Unstoppable - someone unable to be stopped or controlled.
Sol.4.(c) Typical - showing the characteristics of a particular kind
of person or thing.
Representative - one that serves as a type for others of the same
classi?cation.
Unusual - something not commonly occurring or done.
Theoretical - existing only as an idea, rather than being real or
actually happening.
Aberrant - different from what is typical or usual.
Set - 2
Sol.5.(a) Simplicity
According to the passage, a leader's style should be one that can
be emulated by everyone, and simplicity in day-to-day conduct is
highlighted as the only thing that can be adopted by all.
Sol.6.(b) Imitate - to behave in a similar way to someone or
something else.
Emulate - to copy someone's behavior or try to be like someone
you admire.
Relax - to become or cause someone to become calm and
comfortable.
Suppose - to think that something is likely to be true.
Exhibit - to show something publicly.
Sol.7.(c) 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.)
Sol.8.(a) A leader effectively inspires and guides his followers to
achieve desired goals.
The passage discusses the qualities and characteristics of
effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of a leader's
ability to inspire and guide followers to achieve desired goals.
Hence, option (a) correctly summarizes the passage.
Set - 3
Sol.9.(a)
they do it without considering the business point of view.
According to the contributor, parents are strangely careless and
unscienti?c in giving names to children because they do it
without considering the business point of view.
Sol.10.(d) Euphonic- pleasing and sweet sound.
Sol.11.(d) A headstart in life
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.
Sol.12.(c) Persuasive
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.
SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2
SET - 4. Q.(13 - 17)
A fact that draws our attention is that, according to his position
in life, an extravagant man is either admired or loathed. A
successful business man does nothing to increase his popularity
by being prudent with his money. A person who is wealthy is
expected to lead a luxurious life and to be lavish with his
hospitality. If he is not so, he is considered mean, and his
reputation in business may even suffer in consequence. The
paradox remains that he had not been careful with his money in
the ?rst place; he would never have achieved his present wealth.
Among the low income group, a different set of values exists.
The young clerk, who makes his wife a present of a new dress
when he has not paid his house rent, is condemned as
extravagant. Carefulness with money to the point of meanness
is applauded as a virtue.
Nothing in his life is considered more worthy than paying his
bills. The ideal wife for such a man separates her housekeeping
money into joyless little piles – so much for rent, for food, for the
children’s shoes, she is able to face the milkman with equanimity
every month, satis?ed with her economizing ways , and never
knows the guilt of buying something she can’t really afford . As
for myself, I fall into neither of these categories. If I have money
to spare I can be extravagant, but when, as is usually the case, I
am hard up and then I am the meanest man imaginable.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.13. Which of these is NOT true?
(a) A low-income person is considered worthy if he pays bills on
time.
(b) The rich amass wealth by spending money economically.
(c) The author is at liberty to be extravagant at all times.
(d) People who lead a luxurious life are expected to entertain
Lavishly.
Q.14. Which of these can be inferred from the passage?
(a) Wealthy people are stingy as far as philanthropy is
concerned.
(b) Extravagance is applauded in some and condemned in
others.
(c) For the wealthy, prudence with money is considered a virtue.
(d) People who have a meagre income are expected to be
spendthrifts.
Q.15. If a successful businessman is judicious with his money
(a) his prestige improves (b) his reputation suffers
(c) his business ?ourishes (d) his popularity rises
Q.16. Select the antonym of ‘loathed’ as used in the passage.
(a) despised (b) shunned (c) adored (d) cursed
Q.17. The word ‘equanimity’ in the passage means
(a) tranquillity (b) agitation (c) anxiety (d) frustration
SET - 5. Q.(18 - 22)
Academics has always been an essential part of human
development. It prepares us to survive in the outside world and
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establish an identity of our own. In India, from an early age we
have been taught that education is limited to the boundaries of
academics only; the idea of getting out into the ?eld, for gaining
practical experience is always considered a hoax. This has
hindered students’ development.
In the 21st century, the pure academic type of education is
slowly paving way for a whole new type. The shift in the whole
education system is evident. People have now come to
understand that education should focus on students’ overall
development, rather than restricting him/her to the classroom.
Co-curricular activities that take place outside the classroom
help in the growth of the child, in more than one way.
Participating in such activities helps youngsters grow mentally,
socially and individually. Intellectual development of a student
takes place in the classroom, but for the aesthetic development
such as team-building, character-building and physical growth,
students must step out into the outside world.
Similarly, in colleges and institutions, there is a need for practical
exposure so that the students can experience the actual working
of an industry. Most professional colleges including B-schools,
have started providing practical exposure to students through
regular guest lectures, industrial visits, conferences and so on.
Guest lectures are very important for all- round development of
students as guest speakers talk about their real- life experiences
and not what is there in the text books.
Through such events students are made to participate and
coordinate different events wherein, they get to know how
exactly things are managed. Classroom teaching provides the
foundation, and co-curricular or extra-curricular activities provide
practical exposure and opportunities to implement what
students learn in the classroom. This helps in developing the
overall personality of the students, inculcating various soft-skills
in them, which otherwise are di?cult to teach.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.18. Which of these does NOT provide industry exposure to
students of business schools?
(a) text books (b) conferences
(c) industrial visits (d) guest lectures
Q.19. The new education system has shifted focus on
(a) social and aesthetic development (b) intellectual development
(c) academic development (d) spiritual development
Q.20. Select the correct meaning of ‘implement’ as used in the
passage.
(a) commence (b) enforce (c) inculcate (d) coordinate
Q.21. What is the passage mainly about?
(a) Importance of teaching soft skills to students
(b) Preparing students for survival in the real world
(c) The need to change the education system in 21st century
(d) Participation of students in extra-curricular activities
Q.22. What has hindered the development of students?
(a) expanding academics to the outside world
(b) indulging in co-curricular activities
(c) getting out into the ?eld
(d) not gaining practical experience
SET - 6. Q.(23 - 27)
In the pre-dawn tranquillity of the Andaman Sea, a seismic
tremor struck, momentarily agitating the ocean's placid surface.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an archipelago in the Bay of
Bengal, felt the earth beneath them shudder at 5:50 a.m. on
Friday. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), a
4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, its
epicentre originating from a seismically active region beneath
the sea. No casualties or damages have been reported.
Earthquakes, like the one experienced in the Andaman Sea, are
stark reminders of the Earth's ever-shifting tectonic plates.
These seismic events result from the sudden release of energy
in the Earth's crust, creating seismic waves that cause the
ground to shake. The intensity and impact of an earthquake
depends on various factors, including its magnitude, depth, and
proximity to populated areas. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
are located in a region where several tectonic plates converge,
including the Indian Plate, the Burma Plate, and the Sunda Plate.
The interaction of these plates leads to frequent earthquakes
and volcanic activity. With its 4.2 magnitude, the recent
earthquake is considered moderate, but its occurrence in this
seismically active region serves as a reminder of the
unpredictable and potentially devastating nature of such events.
The NCS, the nodal agency of the Government of India, is
responsible for monitoring earthquake activity in the country.
Using a network of seismographs, the NCS collects and
analyses data from seismic events to provide accurate
information to the public and relevant authorities. This data
helps scientists understand patterns and trends, leading to a
better understanding of earthquake behaviour and potential
risks. Earlier this week, Maharashtra's Satara district was also
shaken by a 3.3 magnitude earthquake. While these events
seem isolated, they form part of a broader pattern of seismic
activity across the region. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
have experienced several signi?cant earthquakes in the past,
including a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in 2021. The potential
consequences of earthquakes can be devastating, causing loss
of life and extensive damage to infrastructure. It is therefore vital
to have effective early warning systems and disaster
management strategies in place.
While the 4.2 magnitude earthquake in the Andaman Sea did not
result in any casualties or damages, it underscores the
importance of continued investment in earthquake
preparedness and resilience measures, particularly in
seismically active regions like the Andaman and Nicobar
Islands.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.23. Which of the following is NOT one of the themes of the
above passage?
(a) unannounced tremors and tangible risks
(b) seismic tremors in Andaman Sea
(c) tracking seismic activity
(d) Loss of life in Andaman and Nicobar
Q.24 . When were the tremors felt in the Andaman and Nicobar
Islands?
(a) at night (b) in the afternoon
(c) before the sunrise (d) after the sunset
Q.25. Which of the following is a necessity in Andaman and
Nicobar region?
(a) to evacuate people from the islands
(b) to install early warning systems and have disaster
management strategies in place
(c) to collect and analyse data from seismic events
(d) to make the people aware of the tectonic plates and their
impact
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COMPREHENSION
Direction :- [ Q.1. to Q.255.] Read the following passages and
answer the questions that follow.
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2
SET - 1. Q.(1 - 4)
Taekwondo is a form of empty hand martial arts combat that
requires the athlete to use all parts of the body in competition.
Taekwondo is a self-defence discipline; the name is derived from
the Korean words ‘tae’, meaning kick, ‘kwon’, a punch or other
blow with the hand or ?st, and ‘do’, which is a way or method of
operation. Among the general public, taekwondo is distinguished
from other martial arts by its high speed, sweeping kicks and
emphatic punches. As with judo, taekwondo was developed as a
sport that is also representative of a moral code, where
principles of loyalty, faithfulness, respect, and the preservation
of an indomitable spirit form a signi?cant part of taekwondo
training. Beginning in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II
and Japanese Occupation, new martial arts schools called
kwans opened in Seoul. These schools were established by
Korean martial artists with backgrounds in Japanese and
Chinese martial arts. At the time, indigenous disciplines (such as
Taekkyeon) were being forgotten, due to years of decline and
repression by the Japanese colonial government. The umbrella
term traditional Taekwondo typically refers to the martial arts
practiced by the kwans during the 1940s and 1950s, though in
reality the term ‘Taekwondo’ had not yet been coined at that
time, and indeed each kwan (school) was practicing its own
unique style of the Korean art.
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)
Q.1. Which of the following is NOT a principle of Taekwondo ?
(a) Faithfulness (b) Loyalty (c) Disrespect (d) Indomitable spirit
Q.2. What is Taekwondo a form of ?
(a) Martial arts (b) Visual arts
(c) Conceptual arts (d) Performing arts
Q.3. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Indomitable
(a) Strong (b) Invincible (c) Submissive (d) Unstoppable
Q.4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Representative
(a) Unusual (b) Theoretical (c) Typical (d) Aberrant
SET - 2. Q.(5 - 8)
Leadership does not exist without followership. A leader has to
be accepted by the group which the former is supposed to lead.
To gain acceptability, the leader should cause an emotive impact
on the group members. The strength of character exhibited by
leaders makes them dear to their followers. A leader is one who
effectively inspires followers to achieve worthwhile things. What
character of the leader motivates the followers? It is not pomp
and show, neither ?attery nor sanctioning more incentives.
Pomp and show creates a sense of awe and the leader is dei?ed
rather than emulated. Flattery is unrealistic and cannot serve as
a long-term motivational tool. A leader’s style should be one that
can be emulated by all irrespective of cadre, class and calibre.
Simplicity in one’s day- to- day conduct is the only thing that can
be adopted by all.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q.5. Which of the following desired qualities of a leader is
mentioned in the passage?
(a) Simplicity (b) Dei?ed (c) Pomp and show (d) Flattery
Q.6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Emulate
(a) Relax (b) Imitate (c) Suppose (d) Exhibit
Q.7. According to the passage, why should the leader generate
an emotive impact?
(a) To exhibit the character of his followers
(b) To mould the character of a leader
(c) To gain acceptance by the members of the group
(d) To acquire social knowledge
Q.8. Select the best summary of the passage?
(a) A leader effectively inspires and guides his followers to
achieve desired goals.
(b) A leader’s style cannot serve as a long-term motivation
among the group.
(c) Motivation is the innate quality that enables an individual to
be intellectually strong.
(d) Administrative knowledge is essential for the followers to get
success.
SET - 3. Q.(9 - 12)
In 1888, an Atlantic contributor made the case for a “science of
names.” “Parents are strangely careless and unscienti?c in
giving names to children,” the contributor complained. “They
forget that not only from the social point of view it is very
advantageous to have one’s name remembered, but that from
the business point of view notoriety is capital, and must be
obtained by persistent and ingenious advertising.” Indeed, the
contributor argued, a good name will give a child “a start in life
equivalent to a cash capital of at least ?fteen thousand dollars.”
One way to ensure this head start? “Be guided by euphonic
quality only.”
Although not all of this contributor’s guidance can or should still
apply today, the importance of a name to a child’s identity has
stayed front of mind for many parents. A name can determine
whether a child ?ts in or stands out—and many parents differ on
which of those outcomes is preferable.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q.9. According to the contributor, the parents are strangely
careless and unscienti?c in giving names to children because
_____.
(a) they do it without considering the business point of view
(b) they do it without discussing it with their relatives and friends
(c) they do it without considering the actual meaning of the
name
(d) they do it without considering the latter’s interest in it
Q.10. Select the most appropriate word in the passage which
means ‘pleasing and sweet sound’.
(a) Identity (b) Advantageous (c) Outcomes (d) Euphonic
Q.11. What will be given to a child if he gets a good name?
(a) A good bank balance (b) A perfect address
(c) A professional attitude (d) A headstart in life
Q.12. What is the tone of the speaker in the passage?
(a) Humorous (b) Sarcastic (c) Persuasive (d) Melancholic
Solutions :-
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Set - 1
Sol.1.(c) Disrespect
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.
Sol.2.(a) Martial arts
(Line/s from the passage- Taekwondo is a form of empty hand
martial arts combat that requires the athlete to use all parts of
the body in competition.)
Sol.3.(c) Submissive - a willingness to allow control by other
people or animals.
Indomitable - someone impossible to defeat or discourage.
Strong - having great physical or mental power.
Invincible - completely impossible to defeat or overcome.
Unstoppable - someone unable to be stopped or controlled.
Sol.4.(c) Typical - showing the characteristics of a particular kind
of person or thing.
Representative - one that serves as a type for others of the same
classi?cation.
Unusual - something not commonly occurring or done.
Theoretical - existing only as an idea, rather than being real or
actually happening.
Aberrant - different from what is typical or usual.
Set - 2
Sol.5.(a) Simplicity
According to the passage, a leader's style should be one that can
be emulated by everyone, and simplicity in day-to-day conduct is
highlighted as the only thing that can be adopted by all.
Sol.6.(b) Imitate - to behave in a similar way to someone or
something else.
Emulate - to copy someone's behavior or try to be like someone
you admire.
Relax - to become or cause someone to become calm and
comfortable.
Suppose - to think that something is likely to be true.
Exhibit - to show something publicly.
Sol.7.(c) 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.)
Sol.8.(a) A leader effectively inspires and guides his followers to
achieve desired goals.
The passage discusses the qualities and characteristics of
effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of a leader's
ability to inspire and guide followers to achieve desired goals.
Hence, option (a) correctly summarizes the passage.
Set - 3
Sol.9.(a)
they do it without considering the business point of view.
According to the contributor, parents are strangely careless and
unscienti?c in giving names to children because they do it
without considering the business point of view.
Sol.10.(d) Euphonic- pleasing and sweet sound.
Sol.11.(d) A headstart in life
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.
Sol.12.(c) Persuasive
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.
SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2
SET - 4. Q.(13 - 17)
A fact that draws our attention is that, according to his position
in life, an extravagant man is either admired or loathed. A
successful business man does nothing to increase his popularity
by being prudent with his money. A person who is wealthy is
expected to lead a luxurious life and to be lavish with his
hospitality. If he is not so, he is considered mean, and his
reputation in business may even suffer in consequence. The
paradox remains that he had not been careful with his money in
the ?rst place; he would never have achieved his present wealth.
Among the low income group, a different set of values exists.
The young clerk, who makes his wife a present of a new dress
when he has not paid his house rent, is condemned as
extravagant. Carefulness with money to the point of meanness
is applauded as a virtue.
Nothing in his life is considered more worthy than paying his
bills. The ideal wife for such a man separates her housekeeping
money into joyless little piles – so much for rent, for food, for the
children’s shoes, she is able to face the milkman with equanimity
every month, satis?ed with her economizing ways , and never
knows the guilt of buying something she can’t really afford . As
for myself, I fall into neither of these categories. If I have money
to spare I can be extravagant, but when, as is usually the case, I
am hard up and then I am the meanest man imaginable.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.13. Which of these is NOT true?
(a) A low-income person is considered worthy if he pays bills on
time.
(b) The rich amass wealth by spending money economically.
(c) The author is at liberty to be extravagant at all times.
(d) People who lead a luxurious life are expected to entertain
Lavishly.
Q.14. Which of these can be inferred from the passage?
(a) Wealthy people are stingy as far as philanthropy is
concerned.
(b) Extravagance is applauded in some and condemned in
others.
(c) For the wealthy, prudence with money is considered a virtue.
(d) People who have a meagre income are expected to be
spendthrifts.
Q.15. If a successful businessman is judicious with his money
(a) his prestige improves (b) his reputation suffers
(c) his business ?ourishes (d) his popularity rises
Q.16. Select the antonym of ‘loathed’ as used in the passage.
(a) despised (b) shunned (c) adored (d) cursed
Q.17. The word ‘equanimity’ in the passage means
(a) tranquillity (b) agitation (c) anxiety (d) frustration
SET - 5. Q.(18 - 22)
Academics has always been an essential part of human
development. It prepares us to survive in the outside world and
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establish an identity of our own. In India, from an early age we
have been taught that education is limited to the boundaries of
academics only; the idea of getting out into the ?eld, for gaining
practical experience is always considered a hoax. This has
hindered students’ development.
In the 21st century, the pure academic type of education is
slowly paving way for a whole new type. The shift in the whole
education system is evident. People have now come to
understand that education should focus on students’ overall
development, rather than restricting him/her to the classroom.
Co-curricular activities that take place outside the classroom
help in the growth of the child, in more than one way.
Participating in such activities helps youngsters grow mentally,
socially and individually. Intellectual development of a student
takes place in the classroom, but for the aesthetic development
such as team-building, character-building and physical growth,
students must step out into the outside world.
Similarly, in colleges and institutions, there is a need for practical
exposure so that the students can experience the actual working
of an industry. Most professional colleges including B-schools,
have started providing practical exposure to students through
regular guest lectures, industrial visits, conferences and so on.
Guest lectures are very important for all- round development of
students as guest speakers talk about their real- life experiences
and not what is there in the text books.
Through such events students are made to participate and
coordinate different events wherein, they get to know how
exactly things are managed. Classroom teaching provides the
foundation, and co-curricular or extra-curricular activities provide
practical exposure and opportunities to implement what
students learn in the classroom. This helps in developing the
overall personality of the students, inculcating various soft-skills
in them, which otherwise are di?cult to teach.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.18. Which of these does NOT provide industry exposure to
students of business schools?
(a) text books (b) conferences
(c) industrial visits (d) guest lectures
Q.19. The new education system has shifted focus on
(a) social and aesthetic development (b) intellectual development
(c) academic development (d) spiritual development
Q.20. Select the correct meaning of ‘implement’ as used in the
passage.
(a) commence (b) enforce (c) inculcate (d) coordinate
Q.21. What is the passage mainly about?
(a) Importance of teaching soft skills to students
(b) Preparing students for survival in the real world
(c) The need to change the education system in 21st century
(d) Participation of students in extra-curricular activities
Q.22. What has hindered the development of students?
(a) expanding academics to the outside world
(b) indulging in co-curricular activities
(c) getting out into the ?eld
(d) not gaining practical experience
SET - 6. Q.(23 - 27)
In the pre-dawn tranquillity of the Andaman Sea, a seismic
tremor struck, momentarily agitating the ocean's placid surface.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an archipelago in the Bay of
Bengal, felt the earth beneath them shudder at 5:50 a.m. on
Friday. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), a
4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, its
epicentre originating from a seismically active region beneath
the sea. No casualties or damages have been reported.
Earthquakes, like the one experienced in the Andaman Sea, are
stark reminders of the Earth's ever-shifting tectonic plates.
These seismic events result from the sudden release of energy
in the Earth's crust, creating seismic waves that cause the
ground to shake. The intensity and impact of an earthquake
depends on various factors, including its magnitude, depth, and
proximity to populated areas. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
are located in a region where several tectonic plates converge,
including the Indian Plate, the Burma Plate, and the Sunda Plate.
The interaction of these plates leads to frequent earthquakes
and volcanic activity. With its 4.2 magnitude, the recent
earthquake is considered moderate, but its occurrence in this
seismically active region serves as a reminder of the
unpredictable and potentially devastating nature of such events.
The NCS, the nodal agency of the Government of India, is
responsible for monitoring earthquake activity in the country.
Using a network of seismographs, the NCS collects and
analyses data from seismic events to provide accurate
information to the public and relevant authorities. This data
helps scientists understand patterns and trends, leading to a
better understanding of earthquake behaviour and potential
risks. Earlier this week, Maharashtra's Satara district was also
shaken by a 3.3 magnitude earthquake. While these events
seem isolated, they form part of a broader pattern of seismic
activity across the region. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
have experienced several signi?cant earthquakes in the past,
including a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in 2021. The potential
consequences of earthquakes can be devastating, causing loss
of life and extensive damage to infrastructure. It is therefore vital
to have effective early warning systems and disaster
management strategies in place.
While the 4.2 magnitude earthquake in the Andaman Sea did not
result in any casualties or damages, it underscores the
importance of continued investment in earthquake
preparedness and resilience measures, particularly in
seismically active regions like the Andaman and Nicobar
Islands.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.23. Which of the following is NOT one of the themes of the
above passage?
(a) unannounced tremors and tangible risks
(b) seismic tremors in Andaman Sea
(c) tracking seismic activity
(d) Loss of life in Andaman and Nicobar
Q.24 . When were the tremors felt in the Andaman and Nicobar
Islands?
(a) at night (b) in the afternoon
(c) before the sunrise (d) after the sunset
Q.25. Which of the following is a necessity in Andaman and
Nicobar region?
(a) to evacuate people from the islands
(b) to install early warning systems and have disaster
management strategies in place
(c) to collect and analyse data from seismic events
(d) to make the people aware of the tectonic plates and their
impact
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Q.26. Which of the following is an odd-one out regarding the
tectonic plates in Andaman region?
(a) India Plates (b) Sunda Plates
(c) Satara Plates (d) Burma Plates
Q.27. “it underscores the importance of continued investment in
earthquake preparedness’ Here, ‘underscores’ means
(a) extenuate (b) mitigates (c) undermines (d) emphasises
SET - 7. Q.(28 - 32)
The regal period (753–509 BC) and the early republic (509–280
BC) are the most poorly documented periods of Roman history
because historical accounts of Rome were not written until
much later. Greek historians did not take serious notice of Rome
until the Pyrrhic War (280–275 BC), when Rome was completing
its conquest of Italy and was ?ghting against the Greek city of
Tarentum in southern Italy. Rome’s ?rst native historian, a
senator named Quintus Fabius Pictor, lived and wrote even later,
during the Second Punic War (218–201 BC). Thus historical
writing at Rome did not begin until after Rome had completed its
conquest of Italy, had emerged as a major power of the ancient
world, and was engaged in a titanic struggle with Carthage for
control of the western Mediterranean. Fabius Pictor’s history,
which began with the city’s mythical Trojan ancestry and
narrated events up to his own day, established the form of
subsequent histories of Rome. During the last 200 years BC, 16
other Romans wrote similarly inclusive narratives. All these
works are now collectively termed “the Roman annalistic
tradition” because many of them attempted to give a
year-by-year (or annalistic) account of Roman affairs for the
republic.
Although none of these histories are fully preserved, the ?rst 10
books of Livy, one of Rome’s greatest historians, are extant and
cover Roman affairs from earliest times to the year 293 BC
(extant are also Books 21 to 45 treating the events from 218 BC
to 167 BC). Since Livy wrote during the reign of the emperor
Augustus (27 BC–AD 14), he was separated by 200 years from
Fabius Pictor, who, in turn, had lived long after many of the
events his history described. Thus, in writing about early Rome,
ancient historians were confronted with great di?culties in
ascertaining the truth. They possessed a list of annual
magistrates from the beginning of the republic onward (the
consular fasti), which formed the chronological framework of
their accounts. Religious records and the texts of some laws and
treaties provided a bare outline of major events. Ancient
historians ?eshed out this meagre factual material with both
native and Greek folklore. Consequently, over time, historical
facts about early Rome often suffered from patriotic or
face-saving reinterpretations involving exaggeration of the truth,
suppression of embarrassing facts, and invention.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.28. The passage is mainly about
(a) the ancient Roman and Greek histories
(b) the use of myths and folklore in ancient Roman history
(c) the ancient documentation of Roman history
(d) Rome’s ?rst native historian
Q.29. After reading the passage, it can be inferred that it is an
extract from
(a) an encyclopaedic entry on ancient Rome
(b) a book on archaeology
(c) a report on Roman conquests
(d) a news report
Q.30. “extant are also Books 21 to 45” here the word ‘extant’
means
(a) still existing (b) partially lost (c) enlarged (d) lost forever
Q.31. Which period in ancient Roman history is most poorly
documented?
(a) 509–280 BC (b) 218 BC to 167 BC
(c) 27 BC-AD 14 (d) 218–201 BC
Q.32. What did the early Roman historians use to ?ll up details in
the historical accounts of events?
(a) texts of laws and treaties (b) Roman and Greek folklore
(c) religious records (d) list of annual magistrates
Solutions :-
Set - 4
Sol.13.(c) 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.
Sol.14.(b) Extravagance is applauded in some and condemned
in others.
It can be inferred from the passage that extravagance is
applauded in the case of a wealthy person whereas it is
condemned in the case of a person with low income.
Sol.15.(b) his reputation suffers
The passage clearly states that if a wealthy person is prudent
with his money, he is considered mean and his reputation in
business may suffer.
Sol.16.(c) Adored - love and respect someone deeply.
Loathed - intensely dislike or hate someone.
Despised - feel a strong dislike for someone.
Shunned - deliberately avoid or ignore.
Cursed - experiencing problems and unhappiness.
Sol.17.(a) tranquillity
‘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.
Set - 5
Sol.18.(a) textbooks
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.
Sol.19.(a) social and aesthetic development
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.
Sol.20.(b) Enforce
‘Implement’ means to carry out or apply & ‘enforce’ means to
impose a course of action or idea. Hence, ‘enforce’ is the most
appropriate answer.
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COMPREHENSION
Direction :- [ Q.1. to Q.255.] Read the following passages and
answer the questions that follow.
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2
SET - 1. Q.(1 - 4)
Taekwondo is a form of empty hand martial arts combat that
requires the athlete to use all parts of the body in competition.
Taekwondo is a self-defence discipline; the name is derived from
the Korean words ‘tae’, meaning kick, ‘kwon’, a punch or other
blow with the hand or ?st, and ‘do’, which is a way or method of
operation. Among the general public, taekwondo is distinguished
from other martial arts by its high speed, sweeping kicks and
emphatic punches. As with judo, taekwondo was developed as a
sport that is also representative of a moral code, where
principles of loyalty, faithfulness, respect, and the preservation
of an indomitable spirit form a signi?cant part of taekwondo
training. Beginning in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II
and Japanese Occupation, new martial arts schools called
kwans opened in Seoul. These schools were established by
Korean martial artists with backgrounds in Japanese and
Chinese martial arts. At the time, indigenous disciplines (such as
Taekkyeon) were being forgotten, due to years of decline and
repression by the Japanese colonial government. The umbrella
term traditional Taekwondo typically refers to the martial arts
practiced by the kwans during the 1940s and 1950s, though in
reality the term ‘Taekwondo’ had not yet been coined at that
time, and indeed each kwan (school) was practicing its own
unique style of the Korean art.
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)
Q.1. Which of the following is NOT a principle of Taekwondo ?
(a) Faithfulness (b) Loyalty (c) Disrespect (d) Indomitable spirit
Q.2. What is Taekwondo a form of ?
(a) Martial arts (b) Visual arts
(c) Conceptual arts (d) Performing arts
Q.3. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Indomitable
(a) Strong (b) Invincible (c) Submissive (d) Unstoppable
Q.4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Representative
(a) Unusual (b) Theoretical (c) Typical (d) Aberrant
SET - 2. Q.(5 - 8)
Leadership does not exist without followership. A leader has to
be accepted by the group which the former is supposed to lead.
To gain acceptability, the leader should cause an emotive impact
on the group members. The strength of character exhibited by
leaders makes them dear to their followers. A leader is one who
effectively inspires followers to achieve worthwhile things. What
character of the leader motivates the followers? It is not pomp
and show, neither ?attery nor sanctioning more incentives.
Pomp and show creates a sense of awe and the leader is dei?ed
rather than emulated. Flattery is unrealistic and cannot serve as
a long-term motivational tool. A leader’s style should be one that
can be emulated by all irrespective of cadre, class and calibre.
Simplicity in one’s day- to- day conduct is the only thing that can
be adopted by all.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q.5. Which of the following desired qualities of a leader is
mentioned in the passage?
(a) Simplicity (b) Dei?ed (c) Pomp and show (d) Flattery
Q.6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Emulate
(a) Relax (b) Imitate (c) Suppose (d) Exhibit
Q.7. According to the passage, why should the leader generate
an emotive impact?
(a) To exhibit the character of his followers
(b) To mould the character of a leader
(c) To gain acceptance by the members of the group
(d) To acquire social knowledge
Q.8. Select the best summary of the passage?
(a) A leader effectively inspires and guides his followers to
achieve desired goals.
(b) A leader’s style cannot serve as a long-term motivation
among the group.
(c) Motivation is the innate quality that enables an individual to
be intellectually strong.
(d) Administrative knowledge is essential for the followers to get
success.
SET - 3. Q.(9 - 12)
In 1888, an Atlantic contributor made the case for a “science of
names.” “Parents are strangely careless and unscienti?c in
giving names to children,” the contributor complained. “They
forget that not only from the social point of view it is very
advantageous to have one’s name remembered, but that from
the business point of view notoriety is capital, and must be
obtained by persistent and ingenious advertising.” Indeed, the
contributor argued, a good name will give a child “a start in life
equivalent to a cash capital of at least ?fteen thousand dollars.”
One way to ensure this head start? “Be guided by euphonic
quality only.”
Although not all of this contributor’s guidance can or should still
apply today, the importance of a name to a child’s identity has
stayed front of mind for many parents. A name can determine
whether a child ?ts in or stands out—and many parents differ on
which of those outcomes is preferable.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
Q.9. According to the contributor, the parents are strangely
careless and unscienti?c in giving names to children because
_____.
(a) they do it without considering the business point of view
(b) they do it without discussing it with their relatives and friends
(c) they do it without considering the actual meaning of the
name
(d) they do it without considering the latter’s interest in it
Q.10. Select the most appropriate word in the passage which
means ‘pleasing and sweet sound’.
(a) Identity (b) Advantageous (c) Outcomes (d) Euphonic
Q.11. What will be given to a child if he gets a good name?
(a) A good bank balance (b) A perfect address
(c) A professional attitude (d) A headstart in life
Q.12. What is the tone of the speaker in the passage?
(a) Humorous (b) Sarcastic (c) Persuasive (d) Melancholic
Solutions :-
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Set - 1
Sol.1.(c) Disrespect
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.
Sol.2.(a) Martial arts
(Line/s from the passage- Taekwondo is a form of empty hand
martial arts combat that requires the athlete to use all parts of
the body in competition.)
Sol.3.(c) Submissive - a willingness to allow control by other
people or animals.
Indomitable - someone impossible to defeat or discourage.
Strong - having great physical or mental power.
Invincible - completely impossible to defeat or overcome.
Unstoppable - someone unable to be stopped or controlled.
Sol.4.(c) Typical - showing the characteristics of a particular kind
of person or thing.
Representative - one that serves as a type for others of the same
classi?cation.
Unusual - something not commonly occurring or done.
Theoretical - existing only as an idea, rather than being real or
actually happening.
Aberrant - different from what is typical or usual.
Set - 2
Sol.5.(a) Simplicity
According to the passage, a leader's style should be one that can
be emulated by everyone, and simplicity in day-to-day conduct is
highlighted as the only thing that can be adopted by all.
Sol.6.(b) Imitate - to behave in a similar way to someone or
something else.
Emulate - to copy someone's behavior or try to be like someone
you admire.
Relax - to become or cause someone to become calm and
comfortable.
Suppose - to think that something is likely to be true.
Exhibit - to show something publicly.
Sol.7.(c) 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.)
Sol.8.(a) A leader effectively inspires and guides his followers to
achieve desired goals.
The passage discusses the qualities and characteristics of
effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of a leader's
ability to inspire and guide followers to achieve desired goals.
Hence, option (a) correctly summarizes the passage.
Set - 3
Sol.9.(a)
they do it without considering the business point of view.
According to the contributor, parents are strangely careless and
unscienti?c in giving names to children because they do it
without considering the business point of view.
Sol.10.(d) Euphonic- pleasing and sweet sound.
Sol.11.(d) A headstart in life
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.
Sol.12.(c) Persuasive
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.
SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2
SET - 4. Q.(13 - 17)
A fact that draws our attention is that, according to his position
in life, an extravagant man is either admired or loathed. A
successful business man does nothing to increase his popularity
by being prudent with his money. A person who is wealthy is
expected to lead a luxurious life and to be lavish with his
hospitality. If he is not so, he is considered mean, and his
reputation in business may even suffer in consequence. The
paradox remains that he had not been careful with his money in
the ?rst place; he would never have achieved his present wealth.
Among the low income group, a different set of values exists.
The young clerk, who makes his wife a present of a new dress
when he has not paid his house rent, is condemned as
extravagant. Carefulness with money to the point of meanness
is applauded as a virtue.
Nothing in his life is considered more worthy than paying his
bills. The ideal wife for such a man separates her housekeeping
money into joyless little piles – so much for rent, for food, for the
children’s shoes, she is able to face the milkman with equanimity
every month, satis?ed with her economizing ways , and never
knows the guilt of buying something she can’t really afford . As
for myself, I fall into neither of these categories. If I have money
to spare I can be extravagant, but when, as is usually the case, I
am hard up and then I am the meanest man imaginable.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.13. Which of these is NOT true?
(a) A low-income person is considered worthy if he pays bills on
time.
(b) The rich amass wealth by spending money economically.
(c) The author is at liberty to be extravagant at all times.
(d) People who lead a luxurious life are expected to entertain
Lavishly.
Q.14. Which of these can be inferred from the passage?
(a) Wealthy people are stingy as far as philanthropy is
concerned.
(b) Extravagance is applauded in some and condemned in
others.
(c) For the wealthy, prudence with money is considered a virtue.
(d) People who have a meagre income are expected to be
spendthrifts.
Q.15. If a successful businessman is judicious with his money
(a) his prestige improves (b) his reputation suffers
(c) his business ?ourishes (d) his popularity rises
Q.16. Select the antonym of ‘loathed’ as used in the passage.
(a) despised (b) shunned (c) adored (d) cursed
Q.17. The word ‘equanimity’ in the passage means
(a) tranquillity (b) agitation (c) anxiety (d) frustration
SET - 5. Q.(18 - 22)
Academics has always been an essential part of human
development. It prepares us to survive in the outside world and
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establish an identity of our own. In India, from an early age we
have been taught that education is limited to the boundaries of
academics only; the idea of getting out into the ?eld, for gaining
practical experience is always considered a hoax. This has
hindered students’ development.
In the 21st century, the pure academic type of education is
slowly paving way for a whole new type. The shift in the whole
education system is evident. People have now come to
understand that education should focus on students’ overall
development, rather than restricting him/her to the classroom.
Co-curricular activities that take place outside the classroom
help in the growth of the child, in more than one way.
Participating in such activities helps youngsters grow mentally,
socially and individually. Intellectual development of a student
takes place in the classroom, but for the aesthetic development
such as team-building, character-building and physical growth,
students must step out into the outside world.
Similarly, in colleges and institutions, there is a need for practical
exposure so that the students can experience the actual working
of an industry. Most professional colleges including B-schools,
have started providing practical exposure to students through
regular guest lectures, industrial visits, conferences and so on.
Guest lectures are very important for all- round development of
students as guest speakers talk about their real- life experiences
and not what is there in the text books.
Through such events students are made to participate and
coordinate different events wherein, they get to know how
exactly things are managed. Classroom teaching provides the
foundation, and co-curricular or extra-curricular activities provide
practical exposure and opportunities to implement what
students learn in the classroom. This helps in developing the
overall personality of the students, inculcating various soft-skills
in them, which otherwise are di?cult to teach.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.18. Which of these does NOT provide industry exposure to
students of business schools?
(a) text books (b) conferences
(c) industrial visits (d) guest lectures
Q.19. The new education system has shifted focus on
(a) social and aesthetic development (b) intellectual development
(c) academic development (d) spiritual development
Q.20. Select the correct meaning of ‘implement’ as used in the
passage.
(a) commence (b) enforce (c) inculcate (d) coordinate
Q.21. What is the passage mainly about?
(a) Importance of teaching soft skills to students
(b) Preparing students for survival in the real world
(c) The need to change the education system in 21st century
(d) Participation of students in extra-curricular activities
Q.22. What has hindered the development of students?
(a) expanding academics to the outside world
(b) indulging in co-curricular activities
(c) getting out into the ?eld
(d) not gaining practical experience
SET - 6. Q.(23 - 27)
In the pre-dawn tranquillity of the Andaman Sea, a seismic
tremor struck, momentarily agitating the ocean's placid surface.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an archipelago in the Bay of
Bengal, felt the earth beneath them shudder at 5:50 a.m. on
Friday. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), a
4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, its
epicentre originating from a seismically active region beneath
the sea. No casualties or damages have been reported.
Earthquakes, like the one experienced in the Andaman Sea, are
stark reminders of the Earth's ever-shifting tectonic plates.
These seismic events result from the sudden release of energy
in the Earth's crust, creating seismic waves that cause the
ground to shake. The intensity and impact of an earthquake
depends on various factors, including its magnitude, depth, and
proximity to populated areas. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
are located in a region where several tectonic plates converge,
including the Indian Plate, the Burma Plate, and the Sunda Plate.
The interaction of these plates leads to frequent earthquakes
and volcanic activity. With its 4.2 magnitude, the recent
earthquake is considered moderate, but its occurrence in this
seismically active region serves as a reminder of the
unpredictable and potentially devastating nature of such events.
The NCS, the nodal agency of the Government of India, is
responsible for monitoring earthquake activity in the country.
Using a network of seismographs, the NCS collects and
analyses data from seismic events to provide accurate
information to the public and relevant authorities. This data
helps scientists understand patterns and trends, leading to a
better understanding of earthquake behaviour and potential
risks. Earlier this week, Maharashtra's Satara district was also
shaken by a 3.3 magnitude earthquake. While these events
seem isolated, they form part of a broader pattern of seismic
activity across the region. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
have experienced several signi?cant earthquakes in the past,
including a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in 2021. The potential
consequences of earthquakes can be devastating, causing loss
of life and extensive damage to infrastructure. It is therefore vital
to have effective early warning systems and disaster
management strategies in place.
While the 4.2 magnitude earthquake in the Andaman Sea did not
result in any casualties or damages, it underscores the
importance of continued investment in earthquake
preparedness and resilience measures, particularly in
seismically active regions like the Andaman and Nicobar
Islands.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.23. Which of the following is NOT one of the themes of the
above passage?
(a) unannounced tremors and tangible risks
(b) seismic tremors in Andaman Sea
(c) tracking seismic activity
(d) Loss of life in Andaman and Nicobar
Q.24 . When were the tremors felt in the Andaman and Nicobar
Islands?
(a) at night (b) in the afternoon
(c) before the sunrise (d) after the sunset
Q.25. Which of the following is a necessity in Andaman and
Nicobar region?
(a) to evacuate people from the islands
(b) to install early warning systems and have disaster
management strategies in place
(c) to collect and analyse data from seismic events
(d) to make the people aware of the tectonic plates and their
impact
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Q.26. Which of the following is an odd-one out regarding the
tectonic plates in Andaman region?
(a) India Plates (b) Sunda Plates
(c) Satara Plates (d) Burma Plates
Q.27. “it underscores the importance of continued investment in
earthquake preparedness’ Here, ‘underscores’ means
(a) extenuate (b) mitigates (c) undermines (d) emphasises
SET - 7. Q.(28 - 32)
The regal period (753–509 BC) and the early republic (509–280
BC) are the most poorly documented periods of Roman history
because historical accounts of Rome were not written until
much later. Greek historians did not take serious notice of Rome
until the Pyrrhic War (280–275 BC), when Rome was completing
its conquest of Italy and was ?ghting against the Greek city of
Tarentum in southern Italy. Rome’s ?rst native historian, a
senator named Quintus Fabius Pictor, lived and wrote even later,
during the Second Punic War (218–201 BC). Thus historical
writing at Rome did not begin until after Rome had completed its
conquest of Italy, had emerged as a major power of the ancient
world, and was engaged in a titanic struggle with Carthage for
control of the western Mediterranean. Fabius Pictor’s history,
which began with the city’s mythical Trojan ancestry and
narrated events up to his own day, established the form of
subsequent histories of Rome. During the last 200 years BC, 16
other Romans wrote similarly inclusive narratives. All these
works are now collectively termed “the Roman annalistic
tradition” because many of them attempted to give a
year-by-year (or annalistic) account of Roman affairs for the
republic.
Although none of these histories are fully preserved, the ?rst 10
books of Livy, one of Rome’s greatest historians, are extant and
cover Roman affairs from earliest times to the year 293 BC
(extant are also Books 21 to 45 treating the events from 218 BC
to 167 BC). Since Livy wrote during the reign of the emperor
Augustus (27 BC–AD 14), he was separated by 200 years from
Fabius Pictor, who, in turn, had lived long after many of the
events his history described. Thus, in writing about early Rome,
ancient historians were confronted with great di?culties in
ascertaining the truth. They possessed a list of annual
magistrates from the beginning of the republic onward (the
consular fasti), which formed the chronological framework of
their accounts. Religious records and the texts of some laws and
treaties provided a bare outline of major events. Ancient
historians ?eshed out this meagre factual material with both
native and Greek folklore. Consequently, over time, historical
facts about early Rome often suffered from patriotic or
face-saving reinterpretations involving exaggeration of the truth,
suppression of embarrassing facts, and invention.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.28. The passage is mainly about
(a) the ancient Roman and Greek histories
(b) the use of myths and folklore in ancient Roman history
(c) the ancient documentation of Roman history
(d) Rome’s ?rst native historian
Q.29. After reading the passage, it can be inferred that it is an
extract from
(a) an encyclopaedic entry on ancient Rome
(b) a book on archaeology
(c) a report on Roman conquests
(d) a news report
Q.30. “extant are also Books 21 to 45” here the word ‘extant’
means
(a) still existing (b) partially lost (c) enlarged (d) lost forever
Q.31. Which period in ancient Roman history is most poorly
documented?
(a) 509–280 BC (b) 218 BC to 167 BC
(c) 27 BC-AD 14 (d) 218–201 BC
Q.32. What did the early Roman historians use to ?ll up details in
the historical accounts of events?
(a) texts of laws and treaties (b) Roman and Greek folklore
(c) religious records (d) list of annual magistrates
Solutions :-
Set - 4
Sol.13.(c) 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.
Sol.14.(b) Extravagance is applauded in some and condemned
in others.
It can be inferred from the passage that extravagance is
applauded in the case of a wealthy person whereas it is
condemned in the case of a person with low income.
Sol.15.(b) his reputation suffers
The passage clearly states that if a wealthy person is prudent
with his money, he is considered mean and his reputation in
business may suffer.
Sol.16.(c) Adored - love and respect someone deeply.
Loathed - intensely dislike or hate someone.
Despised - feel a strong dislike for someone.
Shunned - deliberately avoid or ignore.
Cursed - experiencing problems and unhappiness.
Sol.17.(a) tranquillity
‘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.
Set - 5
Sol.18.(a) textbooks
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.
Sol.19.(a) social and aesthetic development
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.
Sol.20.(b) Enforce
‘Implement’ means to carry out or apply & ‘enforce’ means to
impose a course of action or idea. Hence, ‘enforce’ is the most
appropriate answer.
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Sol.21.(b) 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.
Sol.22.(d) not gaining practical experience.
It is mentioned in the ?rst paragraph of the passage that from an
early age, the idea of education has been limited to the
boundaries of academics only. Gaining practical experience is
considered a hoax and this has hindered the development of
students.
Set - 6
Sol.23.(d) 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 in?uencing earthquakes, role of NCS.
Sol.24.(c) before the sunrise
(Line/s from the passage- In the pre-dawn tranquillity of the
Andaman Sea, a seismic tremor struck, momentarily agitating
the ocean's placid surface.)
Sol.25.(b) 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.)
Sol.26.(c) Satara Plates
Satara is a district in Maharashtra, not a tectonic plate. Hence,
option (c) is odd-one out.
Sol.27.(d) emphasises
‘Underscore’ means to emphasise the importance of something.
Hence, ‘emphasises’ is the most appropriate answer.
Set - 7
Sol.28.(c) the ancient documentation of Roman history
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.
Sol.29.(a) an encyclopaedic entry on ancient Rome
It can be inferred that the passage is an excerpt from an
encyclopedic entry on ancient Rome. It provides information
about the poorly documented periods of Roman history, the
challenges faced by early historians, and the incorporation of
myths and folklore in historical accounts.
Sol.30.(a) Extant- still existing.
Sol.31.(a) 509–280 BC
(Line from the passage- The regal period (753–509 BC) and the
early republic (509–280 BC) are the most poorly documented
periods of Roman history because historical accounts of Rome
were not written until much later.)
Sol.32.(b) Roman and Greek folklore
The passage mentions that ancient Roman historians used both
native(Roman) and Greek folklore to ?ll up details in the
historical account of events. Hence, option (b) is the most
appropriate answer.
SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2
SET - 8. Q.(33 - 36)
The discovery of a new bird species has sparked excitement
among ornithologists and bird enthusiasts worldwide. The bird,
named the Sapphire-winged Warbler, discovered in a remote
tropical island's rainforests, is a unique bird with vibrant blue
feathers and a distinctive melodic song. Birdwatchers and
nature enthusiasts have been ?ocking to the island in hopes of
catching a glimpse of this elusive and captivating creature. The
discovery of the Sapphire- winged Warbler highlights the
importance of preserving and protecting habitats. 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. By unravelling its migratory routes and
stopover locations, scientists hope to gain insight into the
challenges the Sapphire-winged Warbler faces during its
arduous travels. The local community on the tropical island has
embraced the newfound avian resident with great enthusiasm.
Efforts are underway to raise awareness about the importance
of conservation and to create protected areas that ensure the
continued existence of this exquisite species.
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
Q.33. Select the most appropriate title for the given passage.
(a) The Migratory Journey of the Sapphire-winged Warbler
(b) Conservation Efforts in Tropical Rainforests
(c) The Unique Features of the Sapphire-winged Warbler
(d) The Curious Behaviour of Birds in Remote Islands
Q.34. Which statement best re?ects a fact mentioned in the
given passage?
(a) The Sapphire-winged Warbler is the largest bird species in
the avian kingdom.
(b) Schools on the island organise annual bird-watching
competitions.
(c) The Sapphire-winged Warbler is the only bird species on the
tropical island.
(d) Researchers are using satellite tracking devices to study the
bird's migratory patterns.
Q.35. Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘stare’
from the passage.
(a) Arduousness (b) Vibrancy (c) Excitement (d) Glimpse
Q.36. Based on the given passage, which of the following
inferences can be made?
(a) The discovery of the Sapphire-winged Warbler has sparked
global interest in birdwatching.
(b) The Sapphire-winged Warbler is an aggressive and territorial
bird species.
(c) Conservation efforts are solely focused on protecting the
Sapphire-winged Warbler.
(d) The scienti?c community has lost interest in studying avian
species.
SET - 9. Q.(37 - 40)
On woody plants known as vines, luscious, smooth-skinned
berries called grapes grow in dense clusters. In particular,
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