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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 
 Solutions :- 
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 Pinnacle  Comprehension 
 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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 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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 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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 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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 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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