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Q1: Below is a text with blanks. Fill the appropriate answer choice from the given options for each blank.
_____(1)____, wit, judgment, and the other talents of the mind, however they may be named, or courage, resolution, perseverance, as qualities of temperament, are undoubtedly good and _____(2)____ in many respects; but these gifts of nature may also become extremely bad and mischievous if the _____(3)____ which is to make use of them, and which, therefore, constitutes what is called character, is not good. It is the same with the gifts of fortune. Power, riches, honor, even health, and the general _____ (4)____ and contentment with one's condition which is called happiness, inspire pride, and often presumption, if there is not a good will to correct the influence of these on the mind, and with this also to rectify the whole principle of acting and adapt it to its end. The sight of a being that is not adorned with a single feature of a pure and good will, enjoying unbroken prosperity, can never give pleasure to an impartial rational spectator. Thus a good will appears to constitute the ______(5)____ condition for being worthy of happiness.
Given below are the answer choices for the blanks in the passage. Choose one option for each blank.
1. Pleasure / Intelligence /Goodwill /Deceit
2. measurable / strong / honorable / desirable
3. will / grasp / favour / feeling
4. greed / welfare / well-being / condition
5. indefinite / indispensable / indefensible / inadequate
View AnswerAns:
1. Intelligence
2. desirable
3. will
4. well-being
5. indispensable
Intelligence, wit, judgment, and the other talents of the mind, however they may be named, or courage, resolution, perseverance, as qualities of temperament, are undoubtedly good and desirable in many respects; but these gifts of nature may also become extremely bad and mischievous if the will which is to make use of them, and which, therefore, constitutes what is called character, is not good. It is the same with the gifts of fortune. Power, riches, honor, even health, and the general well-being and contentment with one's condition which is called happiness, inspire pride, and often presumption, if there is not a good will to correct the influence of these on the mind, and with this also to rectify the whole principle of acting and adapt it to its end. The sight of a being that is not adorned with a single feature of a pure and good will, enjoying unbroken prosperity, can never give pleasure to an impartial rational spectator. Thus a good will appears to constitute the indispensable condition for being worthy of happiness.
The text describes good character and good will as central to enjoyment of talents of the mind and gifts of fortune. The first sentence enumerates talents of the mind. The only talent of the mind, among the given options, to fill blank (1), is 'intelligence'. 'Good and' is a clue to fill the blank (2). The only adjective that goes with good quality is 'desirable'. Blank (3) needs the filler 'will', to complete 'if the will is not good'. General 'well-being' (4) and contentment is called happiness. So, good will is an essential or 'indispensable' (5) condition for being worthy of happiness.
Q2: Below is a text with blanks. Fill the appropriate answer choice from the given options for each blank.
Darwin's theory of Natural Selection brought about _____(1)____ changes in philosophical thoughts as well; the anthropologists scrapped the old _____(2)____ and ideas and started reinterpreting the historical facts in the light of new research. The history of evolution of life on earth reveals very interesting facts. The scientists believe that life _____(3)____ in water, and it took billions of years for life to evolve from simple organisms to the ones we see today. In evolutionary historical process, many fascinating changes took place; out of which, the evolution of the origin of shells has been the most astounding. Most, but not all mollusks have shells; the purpose of the same is ______(4)____ from predators. Shells enchant us no end with their vast variety of forms, textures and combinations of colours. Shells were more or less used as ______(5)____ by these animals, to back off from danger. Then, there were species like tortoises, which seem to benefit from nature's creative force the most and in the process got themselves designer shells.
Given below are the answer choices for the blanks in the passage. Choose one option for each blank.
1. abrupt / procedural / systematic / revolutionary
2. experiences / assumptions / theories / values
3. originated / modified / developed / shaped
4. attraction / distance / protection / separation
5. retreats / disguise / shades / offence
View AnswerAns:
1. revolutionary
2. theories
3. originated
4. protection
5. retreats
Darwin's theory of Natural Selection brought about revolutionary changes in philosophical thoughts as well; the anthropologists scrapped the old theories and ideas and started reinterpreting the historical facts in the light of new research. The history of evolution of life on earth reveals very interesting facts. The scientists believe that life originated in water, and it took billions of years for life to evolve from simple organisms to the ones we see today. In evolutionary historical process, many fascinating changes took place; out of which, the evolution of the origin of shells has been the most astounding. Most, but not all mollusks have shells; the purpose of the same is protection from predators. Shells enchant us no end with their vast variety of forms, textures and combinations of colours. Shells were more or less used as retreats by these animals, to back off from danger. Then, there were species like tortoises, which seem to benefit from nature's creative force the most and in the process got themselves designer shells.
Overall t he text states that Darwin's theory of Natural Selection brought about revolutionary changes in philosophical thought as well as theory of evolution. Blank (1) is easily filled. Old 'theories' (2) and ideas were dropped. The history of 'evolution' of life revealed interesting facts. Life appears to have 'originated' (3) in water. Purpose of the shells was 'protection' (4) from predators. Shells were used as 'retreats' (5) to back off from danger.
Q3: Below is a text with blanks. Fill the appropriate answer choice from the given options for each blank.
If we look for life in the sun, for instance, while accepting the prevalent _____(1)____ of the sun as a center of intense _____(2)____ action, we must abandon all our ideas of the physical organization of life formed upon what we know of it from experimental evidence. We cannot _____(3)____ any form of life that has ever been presented to our senses as existing in the sun. But this is not generally true of the planets. While discussing about the propagation of life on a more planetary level than solar, we may find reasons for believing that on some of the planets the conditions are such that creatures organized like ourselves could not survive, yet we cannot positively say that every form of living organism must necessarily be excluded from a world whose environment would be _____ (4)____ for us and our contemporaries in ______(5)____ life.
Given below are the answer choices for the blanks in the passage. Choose one option for each blank.
1. faith / conception / research / story
2. thermal / turbulent / gaseous / gravitational
3. stipulate / stimulate / propagate / imagine
4. unique / alien / unsuited / turbulent
5. celestial / intelligent / contented / terrestrial
View AnswerAns:
1. conception
2. thermal
3. imagine
4. unsuited
5. terrestrial
If we look for life in the sun, for instance, while accepting the prevalent conception of the sun as a center of intense thermal action, we must abandon all our ideas of the physical organization of life formed upon what we know of it from experimental evidence. We cannot imagine any form of life that has ever been presented to our senses as existing in the sun. But this is not generally true of the planets. While discussing about the propagation of life on a more planetary level than solar, we may find reasons for believing that on some of the planets the conditions are such that creatures organized like ourselves could not survive, yet we cannot positively say that every form of living organism must necessarily be excluded from a world whose environment would be unsuited for us and our contemporaries in terrestrial life.
The text tries to theorize that life on other planets or heavenly bodies might evolve, even if conditions are entirely unsuitable for earthly species to survive. If we get to know that there is life on the sun, which as per the prevalent 'conception' (1) is the centre of intense 'thermal' (2) action, all our ideas of life will fall flat. This is because we cannot 'imagine' (3) life on the sun, though we might imagine life on the planets, even if their 'environment' is 'unsuited' (4) for 'terrestrial' (5) life.
Q4: Below is a text with blanks. Fill the appropriate answer choice from the given options for each blank.
The major problems related to environmental pollution and decrease in the amount of natural resources vary from local, regional and global levels. A lot of _____(1)____ has been caused to the environment due to pollution at various levels. Air pollution results from burning of coal and other fossil fuels. They must be removed from air to keep our air clean. Sewage from homes and waste from industries are major causes of pollution of water bodies which kill fishes and other animals living in the water _____(2)____ causing water pollution. Land pollution is another type of pollution in which solid waste products create problem when dumped in the _____(3)____. Other major environmental issues relate to increasing greenhouse effect which is _____ (4)____ the earth and depletion of ozone in the atmosphere. The main reasons of greenhouse effect are increase in the level of carbon dioxide and other harmful gases besides cutting of trees in the forests. The depletion of ozone in the atmosphere ______(5)____ various risks like skin cancer and other problems.
Given below are the answer choices for the blanks in the passage. Choose one option for each blank.
1. ill / evil / harm / decrease
2. channels / bodies / tanks / graves
3. air / sheds / rivers / landfills
4. searing / cooling / freezing / warming
5. poses / brings / causes / possesses
View AnswerAns:
1. harm
2. bodies
3. landfills
4. warming
5. poses
The major problems related to environmental pollution and decrease in the amount of natural resources vary from local, regional and global levels. A lot of harm has been caused to the environment due to pollution at various levels. Air pollution results from burning of coal and other fossil fuels. They must be removed from air to keep our air clean. Sewage from homes and waste from industries are major causes of pollution of water bodies which kill fishes and other animals living in the water bodies causing water pollution. Land pollution is another type of pollution in which solid waste products create problem when dumped in the landfills. Other major environmental issues relate to increasing greenhouse effect which is warming the earth and depletion of ozone in the atmosphere. The main reasons of greenhouse effect are increase in the level of carbon dioxide and other harmful gases besides cutting of trees in the forests. The depletion of ozone in the atmosphere poses various risks like skin cancer and other problems.
The text discusses various types of pollution that harms the environment. Blank (1) is easy to fill. Sewage pollutes water bodies and kills fish in these 'bodies' (2). Solid waste dumped in the 'landfills' (3) causes land pollution. Greenhouse effect is 'warming' (4) the earth. Depletion of ozone layer 'poses' (5) health risks.
Q5: Below is a text with blanks. Fill the appropriate answer choice from the given options for each blank.
The anti-ad activists argue that through these ads the advertisers get too much power to influence the purchasing decision of the consumer. Their product can be of low quality but the _____(1)____ ads defraud the consumer by portraying the same as of very high quality. Another red flag that the activists wave is that these ads promote _____(2)____ life style in consumers. They allure them into an extravagant life style. The third disadvantage of ads, according to the anti-ad lobby, is that they are capable of controlling the consumer behavior. They can change the mind of the consumers about a product. The influence sometimes is so profound that the consumer _____(3)____ the quality of the product. Also, according to the aforementioned activists, more and more buying decisions are based on want rather than _____ (4)____. The pivotal issue is, do the ads control our decisions regarding purchase of a product/service? Probably there are a few who become wholly influenced by the ______(5)____ rhetoric. But those who have a judgmental thinking assess the product by weighing the pros and cons. They are not struck by the claims made in ads.
Given below are the answer choices for the blanks in the passage. Choose one option for each blank.
1. reliable / functional / shifting / deceptive
2. unhealthy / materialistic / rich / copied
3. believes / overlooks / treats / demands
4. desire / wish / need / consumption
5. marketing / adverse / bombarded / subtle
View AnswerAns:
1. deceptive
2. materialistic
3. overlooks
4. need
5. marketing
The anti-ad activists argue that through these ads the advertisers get too much power to influence the purchasing decision of the consumer. Their product can be of low quality but the deceptive ads defraud the consumer by portraying the same as of very high quality. Another red flag that the activists wave is that these ads promote materialistic life style in consumers. They allure them into an extravagant life style. The third disadvantage of ads, according to the anti-ad lobby, is that they are capable of controlling the consumer behavior. They can change the mind of the consumers about a product. The influence sometimes is so profound that the consumer overlooks the quality of the product. Also, according to the aforementioned activists, more and more buying decisions are based on want rather than need. The pivotal issue is, do the ads control our decisions regarding purchase of a product/service? Probably there are a few who become wholly influenced by the marketing rhetoric. But those who have a judgmental thinking assess the product by weighing the pros and cons. They are not struck by the claims made in ads.
The text is about the arguments of the anti-ad activists. The 'deceptive' (1) ads defraud the consumer by portraying a low-quality product as high quality. These ads also promote 'materialistic' (2) lifestyles. The consumer gets so much influenced by the ad that he 'overlooks' (3) the quality of the actual product. The ads create want, where there is no 'need' (4) and many consumers get influenced by the 'marketing' (5) rhetoric.
Reading: Multiple Choice, Choose Multiple Answers
Q6: Read the text and answer the question by choosing correct options. More than one option is correct.
It is hardly possible to take up any newspaper or magazine now a days without coming across advertisements of health supplements whose chief recommendation is that they contain phosphorus and other minerals. They are generally very expensive but reader is assured that they are worth ten times the price asked, on account of their wonderful properties as nerve and brain foods. The proprietors are flourishing due to boosting sales and they spend thousands in advertising. In this era of increasing nervous exhaustion and brain fag there are innumerable sufferers who do not mind wasting their dollars to buy health. They are unaware of the side effects. On the contrary isn't it more enjoyable to eat apples containing large percentage of, say, phosphorus? They are natural and the best nerve and brain food. Two apples at the beginning of each meal can work wonders. But our inclination to artificiality prevents us from using these natural wonders.
Which of the following are the reasons one should avoid taking the health supplements?
Options:
1. They are very expensive.
2. They may have unknown side effects.
3. They do not have enough nutrients.
4. They are a waste of money.
5. They are heavily advertised.
View AnswerAns: (2,4)
'Wasting their dollars' is clearly stated. Yet this does not justify 1, for if something is really healthful, cost need not matter so much. It is nowhere stated that they do not have enough nutrients. 'Unaware of the side effects' is also clearly stated.
Reading: Re-order Paragraphs
Q7: The text items below have been placed in a random order. Restore the original order by Choosing the correct sequence.
1. Of course, scientists on occasions engage in such speculation, but it should be the exception rather than the norm.
2. However, it makes no sense working out details of futuristic detectors.
3. Predictions for observations that are not presently measurable are worthwhile because you never know what future technology will enable.
4. This belongs into the realm of science fiction, not science.
View AnswerAns:
3. Predictions for observations that are not presently measurable are worthwhile because you never know what future technology will enable.
2. However, it makes no sense working out details of futuristic detectors.
4. This belongs into the realm of science fiction, not science.
1. Of course, scientists on occasions engage in such speculation, but it should be the exception rather than the norm.
The discussion is about the importance of prediction in the realm of science. Sentence 3 describes this importance. However' in sentence 2 provides a counterpoint. This' in sentence 4 connects with 'working out details of futuristic detectors' in 2, giving us the 324 link. Of course' in sentence 1 brings in the conclusion by stating that this prediction 'should be the exception rather than the norm'..
Q8: The text items below have been placed in a random order. Restore the original order by Choosing the correct sequence
1. Therefore, businesses must find ways to keep their employees engaged, with motivation monitored and nurtured too.
2. It's as important as it is difficult to track.
3. Employee motivation is the level of commitment, energy and innovation that a company's staff hold during the working day.
4. Maintaining and improving motivation in the workplace can also be a problem for many companies, as not every task will be interesting.
View AnswerAns:
3. Employee motivation is the level of commitment, energy and innovation that a company's staff hold during the working day.
2. It's as important as it is difficult to track.
4. Maintaining and improving motivation in the workplace can also be a problem for many companies, as not every task will be interesting.
1. Therefore, businesses must find ways to keep their employees engaged, with motivation monitored and nurtured too.
The discussion is about the need for workplace motivation. Sentence 3 describes what employee motivation is and can stand alone therefore beginning the discussion. Note that 'It's', in sentence 2 grammatically connects only with sentence 3. Sentence 4 has 'also' in the sentence that shows that it follows the problem of 'tracking' it. Sentence 1 ends the discussion as it begins with 'therefore" signaling the overall message.
Reading: Fill In The Blanks
Q9: In the text below some words are missing. choose words from the given options appropriate place in the text.
The ills of the modern home are symptomatic. Divorce, childless families, _____(1)____ children, and the decadence of the old type of separate home life are signs of forgotten ideals, _____(2)____ motives, and insufficient purposes. Where the home is only an opportunity for self-indulgence, it easily becomes a cheap _____(3)____, a sleeping-shelf, an implement for social advantage. Happiness and efficiency of the family depends not so much on _____ (4)____ parameters as on home and family.
Options: (irreveren / cultural / boarding-house / multiple / artificial / economic / lost)
View AnswerAns:
1. irreverent
2. lost
3. boarding-house
4. economic
The ills of the modern home are symptomatic. Divorce, childless families, irreverent children, and the decadence of the old type of separate home life are signs of forgotten ideals, lost motives, and insufficient purposes. Where the home is only an opportunity for self-indulgence, it easily becomes a cheap boarding-house, a sleeping-shelf, an implement for social advantage. Happiness and efficiency of the family depends not so much on economic parameters as on home and family.
Overall the text is about a modern home decaying as an institution because of our materialistic approach. The first blank needs to discuss an ill of the modern home; so 'irreverent' children' makes sense. The second blank needs to use a negative adjective for motives; so 'lost motive' makes sense. With all these ills, the home becomes a cheap 'boarding house' (3). The last sentence concludes that happiness depends on home and family, not so much on money (economic parameters).
Q10: In the text below some words are missing. choose words from the given options appropriate place in the text.
It is easy to secure buildings and classrooms for our schools. The expenditure of so many dollars will bring us the equipment we _____(1)____. Books and materials may be had almost for the _____(2)____. The great _____(3)____ is to secure teachers — teachers of power and _____ (4)____ who are able to leave their impress on young ______(5)____. Without such teachers all the rest is but as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal.
Options: (bring / devotion / tutors / asking / minds / demand / require / problem)
View AnswerAns:
1. require
2. asking
3. problem
4. devotion
5. minds
It is easy to secure buildings and classrooms for our schools. The expenditure of so many dollars will bring us the equipment we require. Books and materials may be had almost for the asking. The great problem is to secure teachers — teachers of power and devotion who are able to leave their impress on young minds. Without such teachers all the rest is but as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal.
Overall the text tells us that it is not the books and buildings but the teachers that make a school and are difficult to find. The money will get all that we 'require' (1), except good teachers. The material possessions will come for the 'asking' (2). The 'problem' (3) is to get the teachers of 'devotion' (4) who can leave a lasting impression on young 'minds' (5).
Q11: In the text below some words are missing. choose words from the given options appropriate place in the text.
The average Japanese learns about the gods and draws _____(1)____ for his patriotism from Shinto, maxims for his ethical and _____(2)____ life from Confucius, and his hope of what he regards as _____(3)____ from Buddhism. These three religious systems, as at present constituted, are "book religions." They rest upon ancient Japanese _____ (4)____ and the modern commentators; upon the Chinese classics; and upon the shastras and sutras with which Gautama, the Buddha, had something to do. In primeval and prehistoric Japan neither these books nor the religions growing out of the books were extant.
Options: (literature / devotion / political / inspiration / novels / social / salvation)
View AnswerAns:
1. inspiration
2. social
3. salvation
4. literature
The average Japanese learns about the gods and draws inspiration for his patriotism from Shinto, maxims for his ethical and social life from Confucius, and his hope of what he regards as salvation from Buddhism. These three religious systems, as at present constituted, are "book religions." They rest upon ancient Japanese literature and the modern commentators; upon the Chinese classics; and upon the shastras and sutras with which Gautama, the Buddha, had something to do. In primeval and prehistoric Japan neither these books nor the religions growing out of the books were extant.
Overall the text tells us how modern Japan has drawn its cultural values from three great religions as well as from three sources of literature. The 'inspiration' (1) for patriotism has been drawn from Shinto, ethical and 'social' (2) life from Confucius, hopes of 'salvation' (3) from Buddhism. They have drawn as much from Buddhist shastras, Chinese classics and ancient Japanese 'literature' (4).
Q12: In the text below some words are missing. choose words from the given options appropriate place in the text.
What ever field you have chosen in life, the success will come to you only by way of dogged _____(1)____. A pessimistic would say, "Ok, if they became successful, they were _____(2)____ enough." But I differ with it. Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. If you want to be successful, you can become so only with persistence and determination. The only thing is that do not give up _____(3)____ efforts. Keep on pursuing whatever you are after against all _____ (4)____.
Options: (making / strong / odds / determination / inspiration / lucky / trial)
View AnswerAns:
1. determination
2. lucky
3. making
4. odds
What ever field you have chosen in life, the success will come to you only by way of dogged determination. A pessimistic would say, "Ok, if they became successful, they were lucky enough." But I differ with it. Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. If you want to be successful, you can become so only with persistence and determination. The only thing is that do not give up making efforts. Keep on pursuing whatever you are after against all odds.
Overall the text tells us that the only way to success is 'determination' (1) and persistence. Success comes not from being 'lucky' (2) but from not giving up 'making' (3) of efforts, against all 'odds' (4).
Q13: In the text below some words are missing. choose words from the given options appropriate place in the text.
A craft may easily be practiced without art, and still _____(1)____ its purpose; the alliance of the two is a means of giving _____(2)____ as well as serving utility. People suppose that because a design is artistic, its technical rendering is any the less important, this is a _____(3)____. Art does not consist only in original, unusual, or unfamiliar designs; the best art is that which produces designs of grace and appropriateness, whether they are strikingly _____ (4)____ or not.
Options: (mistake / art / make / pleasure / new / serve / bold)
View AnswerAns:
1. serve
2. pleasure
3. mistake
4. new
A craft may easily be practiced without art, and still serve its purpose; the alliance of the two is a means of giving pleasure as well as serving utility. People suppose that because a design is artistic, its technical rendering is any the less important, this is a mistake. Art does not consist only in original, unusual, or unfamiliar designs; the best art is that which produces designs of grace and appropriateness, whether they are strikingly new or not.
Overall the text tells us that craft is not so much about art as about purpose. A piece of craft should 'serve' (1) its purpose. Art and craft should give not only 'pleasure' (2) but also utility. Considering this as less important would be a 'mistake' (3). Only originality is not art. Art should produce grace even if it is not 'new' (4).
Reading: Multiple Choice, Choose Single Answer
Q14: Read the text and answer the question by choosing correct options. Only one option is correct.
Information is power and the one that is well informed, flexible and quick to adapt wins. The market demands rapidly changing systems that are represented by a set of diverse specialists, professionals and managers. Managers today, need to have skills to comprehend the ever changing situation and take decisions instantly. Soft skills and people management skills are becoming increasingly important as there is a need for cohesive groups that can work together as a team. This new form of management may be termed Adhocracy, a workable kinetic organization of the future.
Which of the following management systems best survives in today's market place?
1. A bureaucratic system with decision-making power at the top
2. A quick to adapt power laden hierarchy
3. A cohesive, well-informed and flexible team
4. An authoritative Adhocracy
View AnswerAns: (3)
(3) '…the one that is well informed, flexible and quick to adapt wins… cohesive groups that can work together as a team.'
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