Model Practice Set MCQ - 4 - Teaching MCQ

Passage I 

Ghanshyam Das Birla was a great architect of India’s industrial growth. He started his career in Kolkata at the beginning of 20th century. He set up many industries. He entered the field of business during the days of the First World War and established himself after the war years. First, he established a cotton mill in Sabzi Mandi, Delhi, followed by Keshoram Cotton Mills and Birla Jute Mills around 1920. The Keshoram Mills were set up with the efforts of Andrew Yule. In 1919, with an investment of Rs. 50 lakhs, Birla Brothers Limited was formed and thereafter a mill was set up in Gwalior.

Mr. Birla realised that political freedom from British rule was imperative for the industrial growth of India. In 1920, he came into contact with Gandhiji and became his disciple. In the decade of the 30’s he set up sugar and paper mills. From 1943 to 1946, with the stock exchange gaining ground, Birla Brothers ventured into the areas of cars, cotton, machinery and manmade fabrics. United Commercial Bank was set up during this period. Prior to this, he had established Ruby, Asiatic Insurance Co. and Inland Air Service.

After independence, the Birlas expanded their business and started production in many fields. Near Mirzapur, he, in collaboration with Caesar, an American friend, set up an aluminium plant Hindalco in record time. He bought the Century Mill from Sir Chunnilal V. Mehta, the cousin of Sir Purshottam Das Thakur Das. He also bought tea estates and started cement and fertiliser factories. He established a new style of management. In his birth place Pilani, and at many other places he started many educational institutions. To his credit go many temples, planetariums and hospitals. In 1983, he died while in London, but not before seeing his business flourish as one of the topmost establishments in India. During the decades of 70’s and 80’s, Birla Brothers was among the topmost Industrial Houses in India. 

Q. What was Ghanshyam Das Birla’s view about the British rule in India?

Passage I 

Ghanshyam Das Birla was a great architect of India’s industrial growth. He started his career in Kolkata at the beginning of 20th century. He set up many industries. He entered the field of business during the days of the First World War and established himself after the war years. First, he established a cotton mill in Sabzi Mandi, Delhi, followed by Keshoram Cotton Mills and Birla Jute Mills around 1920. The Keshoram Mills were set up with the efforts of Andrew Yule. In 1919, with an investment of Rs. 50 lakhs, Birla Brothers Limited was formed and thereafter a mill was set up in Gwalior.

Mr. Birla realised that political freedom from British rule was imperative for the industrial growth of India. In 1920, he came into contact with Gandhiji and became his disciple. In the decade of the 30’s he set up sugar and paper mills. From 1943 to 1946, with the stock exchange gaining ground, Birla Brothers ventured into the areas of cars, cotton, machinery and manmade fabrics. United Commercial Bank was set up during this period. Prior to this, he had established Ruby, Asiatic Insurance Co. and Inland Air Service.

After independence, the Birlas expanded their business and started production in many fields. Near Mirzapur, he, in collaboration with Caesar, an American friend, set up an aluminium plant Hindalco in record time. He bought the Century Mill from Sir Chunnilal V. Mehta, the cousin of Sir Purshottam Das Thakur Das. He also bought tea estates and started cement and fertiliser factories. He established a new style of management. In his birth place Pilani, and at many other places he started many educational institutions. To his credit go many temples, planetariums and hospitals. In 1983, he died while in London, but not before seeing his business flourish as one of the topmost establishments in India. During the decades of 70’s and 80’s, Birla Brothers was among the topmost Industrial Houses in India. 

Q. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
(A) Ghanshyam Das Birla could set up a large number of diverse industries due to British rule in India.
(B) Ghanshyam Das Birla, with his family members, started various industries due to flourishing of the Stock Exchange.
(C) Ghanshyam Das Birla was impressed by Gandhiji’s philosophy.

Passage I 

Ghanshyam Das Birla was a great architect of India’s industrial growth. He started his career in Kolkata at the beginning of 20th century. He set up many industries. He entered the field of business during the days of the First World War and established himself after the war years. First, he established a cotton mill in Sabzi Mandi, Delhi, followed by Keshoram Cotton Mills and Birla Jute Mills around 1920. The Keshoram Mills were set up with the efforts of Andrew Yule. In 1919, with an investment of Rs. 50 lakhs, Birla Brothers Limited was formed and thereafter a mill was set up in Gwalior.

Mr. Birla realised that political freedom from British rule was imperative for the industrial growth of India. In 1920, he came into contact with Gandhiji and became his disciple. In the decade of the 30’s he set up sugar and paper mills. From 1943 to 1946, with the stock exchange gaining ground, Birla Brothers ventured into the areas of cars, cotton, machinery and manmade fabrics. United Commercial Bank was set up during this period. Prior to this, he had established Ruby, Asiatic Insurance Co. and Inland Air Service.

After independence, the Birlas expanded their business and started production in many fields. Near Mirzapur, he, in collaboration with Caesar, an American friend, set up an aluminium plant Hindalco in record time. He bought the Century Mill from Sir Chunnilal V. Mehta, the cousin of Sir Purshottam Das Thakur Das. He also bought tea estates and started cement and fertiliser factories. He established a new style of management. In his birth place Pilani, and at many other places he started many educational institutions. To his credit go many temples, planetariums and hospitals. In 1983, he died while in London, but not before seeing his business flourish as one of the topmost establishments in India. During the decades of 70’s and 80’s, Birla Brothers was among the topmost Industrial Houses in India. 

Q. Which of the following statements is false in the context of the passage?
(A)  Ghanshyam Das Birla unfortunately died before realising the progress his business had made.
(B)  Hindalco was set up in a very short time span.
(C)  Ghanshyam Das Birla’s management style was different from the traditional one.

Directions (7-8) : Choose the word/group of words which is/are most nearly the SAME in meaning to the word/group of words given in underline as used in the passage.

Passage I 

Ghanshyam Das Birla was a great architect of India’s industrial growth. He started his career in Kolkata at the beginning of 20th century. He set up many industries. He entered the field of business during the days of the First World War and established himself after the war years. First, he established a cotton mill in Sabzi Mandi, Delhi, followed by Keshoram Cotton Mills and Birla Jute Mills around 1920. The Keshoram Mills were set up with the efforts of Andrew Yule. In 1919, with an investment of Rs. 50 lakhs, Birla Brothers Limited was formed and thereafter a mill was set up in Gwalior.

Mr. Birla realised that political freedom from British rule was imperative for the industrial growth of India. In 1920, he came into contact with Gandhiji and became his disciple. In the decade of the 30’s he set up sugar and paper mills. From 1943 to 1946, with the stock exchange gaining ground, Birla Brothers ventured into the areas of cars, cotton, machinery and manmade fabrics. United Commercial Bank was set up during this period. Prior to this, he had established Ruby, Asiatic Insurance Co. and Inland Air Service.

After independence, the Birlas expanded their business and started production in many fields. Near Mirzapur, he, in collaboration with Caesar, an American friend, set up an aluminium plant Hindalco in record time. He bought the Century Mill from Sir Chunnilal V. Mehta, the cousin of Sir Purshottam Das Thakur Das. He also bought tea estates and started cement and fertiliser factories. He established a new style of management. In his birth place Pilani, and at many other places he started many educational institutions. To his credit go many temples, planetariums and hospitals. In 1983, he died while in London, but not before seeing his business flourish as one of the topmost establishments in India. During the decades of 70’s and 80’s, Birla Brothers was among the topmost Industrial Houses in India. 

Q. Imperative

Passage I 

Ghanshyam Das Birla was a great architect of India’s industrial growth. He started his career in Kolkata at the beginning of 20th century. He set up many industries. He entered the field of business during the days of the First World War and established himself after the war years. First, he established a cotton mill in Sabzi Mandi, Delhi, followed by Keshoram Cotton Mills and Birla Jute Mills around 1920. The Keshoram Mills were set up with the efforts of Andrew Yule. In 1919, with an investment of Rs. 50 lakhs, Birla Brothers Limited was formed and thereafter a mill was set up in Gwalior.

Mr. Birla realised that political freedom from British rule was imperative for the industrial growth of India. In 1920, he came into contact with Gandhiji and became his disciple. In the decade of the 30’s he set up sugar and paper mills. From 1943 to 1946, with the stock exchange gaining ground, Birla Brothers ventured into the areas of cars, cotton, machinery and manmade fabrics. United Commercial Bank was set up during this period. Prior to this, he had established Ruby, Asiatic Insurance Co. and Inland Air Service.

After independence, the Birlas expanded their business and started production in many fields. Near Mirzapur, he, in collaboration with Caesar, an American friend, set up an aluminium plant Hindalco in record time. He bought the Century Mill from Sir Chunnilal V. Mehta, the cousin of Sir Purshottam Das Thakur Das. He also bought tea estates and started cement and fertiliser factories. He established a new style of management. In his birth place Pilani, and at many other places he started many educational institutions. To his credit go many temples, planetariums and hospitals. In 1983, he died while in London, but not before seeing his business flourish as one of the topmost establishments in India. During the decades of 70’s and 80’s, Birla Brothers was among the topmost Industrial Houses in India. 

Q. Gaining Ground

Directions (9-10) : Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in the meaning of the word in underline as used in the passage.

Passage I 

Ghanshyam Das Birla was a great architect of India’s industrial growth. He started his career in Kolkata at the beginning of 20th century. He set up many industries. He entered the field of business during the days of the First World War and established himself after the war years. First, he established a cotton mill in Sabzi Mandi, Delhi, followed by Keshoram Cotton Mills and Birla Jute Mills around 1920. The Keshoram Mills were set up with the efforts of Andrew Yule. In 1919, with an investment of Rs. 50 lakhs, Birla Brothers Limited was formed and thereafter a mill was set up in Gwalior.

Mr. Birla realised that political freedom from British rule was imperative for the industrial growth of India. In 1920, he came into contact with Gandhiji and became his disciple. In the decade of the 30’s he set up sugar and paper mills. From 1943 to 1946, with the stock exchange gaining ground, Birla Brothers ventured into the areas of cars, cotton, machinery and manmade fabrics. United Commercial Bank was set up during this period. Prior to this, he had established Ruby, Asiatic Insurance Co. and Inland Air Service.

After independence, the Birlas expanded their business and started production in many fields. Near Mirzapur, he, in collaboration with Caesar, an American friend, set up an aluminium plant Hindalco in record time. He bought the Century Mill from Sir Chunnilal V. Mehta, the cousin of Sir Purshottam Das Thakur Das. He also bought tea estates and started cement and fertiliser factories. He established a new style of management. In his birth place Pilani, and at many other places he started many educational institutions. To his credit go many temples, planetariums and hospitals. In 1983, he died while in London, but not before seeing his business flourish as one of the topmost establishments in India. During the decades of 70’s and 80’s, Birla Brothers was among the topmost Industrial Houses in India. 

Q. Expanded

Passage I 

Ghanshyam Das Birla was a great architect of India’s industrial growth. He started his career in Kolkata at the beginning of 20th century. He set up many industries. He entered the field of business during the days of the First World War and established himself after the war years. First, he established a cotton mill in Sabzi Mandi, Delhi, followed by Keshoram Cotton Mills and Birla Jute Mills around 1920. The Keshoram Mills were set up with the efforts of Andrew Yule. In 1919, with an investment of Rs. 50 lakhs, Birla Brothers Limited was formed and thereafter a mill was set up in Gwalior.

Mr. Birla realised that political freedom from British rule was imperative for the industrial growth of India. In 1920, he came into contact with Gandhiji and became his disciple. In the decade of the 30’s he set up sugar and paper mills. From 1943 to 1946, with the stock exchange gaining ground, Birla Brothers ventured into the areas of cars, cotton, machinery and manmade fabrics. United Commercial Bank was set up during this period. Prior to this, he had established Ruby, Asiatic Insurance Co. and Inland Air Service.

After independence, the Birlas expanded their business and started production in many fields. Near Mirzapur, he, in collaboration with Caesar, an American friend, set up an aluminium plant Hindalco in record time. He bought the Century Mill from Sir Chunnilal V. Mehta, the cousin of Sir Purshottam Das Thakur Das. He also bought tea estates and started cement and fertiliser factories. He established a new style of management. In his birth place Pilani, and at many other places he started many educational institutions. To his credit go many temples, planetariums and hospitals. In 1983, he died while in London, but not before seeing his business flourish as one of the topmost establishments in India. During the decades of 70’s and 80’s, Birla Brothers was among the topmost Industrial Houses in India. 

Q. flourish

Directions (11-15) : Read the following two passages carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words/expressions are given in bold in Passage II to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Passage II 

Anna Saheb Karve’s life was as simple and clean as that of an ancient ascetic (Rishi Muni). He was liberal in his views and sympathetic in his attitude.He was deeply moved by the troubles and tribulations of women folk.

What Anna Saheb did for the upliftment of women in the last decade of the nineteenth century was beyond the imagination of the people. He created an awakening among women through his writing in Kesari. He was a staunch supporter of widow remarriage. On March 11, 1893, he set an example for society by taking the bold step of marrying a widow. The couple dedicated their lives to social work and reform. He established an orphanage in Pune.

Anna Saheb realised the importance of education for women. He spared no effort in starting the Bharatiya Mahila Vidyapeeth, the first university for women. In 1921, he travelled to Europe and America and met famous people like Albert Einstein and formulated his opinions regarding work. In 1958, he was awarded the ‘Bharat Ratna’ in recognition of his services in educational and social reforms.

Q. Which of the following makes Anna Saheb Karve comparable to an ascetic?

Passage II 

Anna Saheb Karve’s life was as simple and clean as that of an ancient ascetic (Rishi Muni). He was liberal in his views and sympathetic in his attitude.He was deeply moved by the troubles and tribulations of women folk.

What Anna Saheb did for the upliftment of women in the last decade of the nineteenth century was beyond the imagination of the people. He created an awakening among women through his writing in Kesari. He was a staunch supporter of widow remarriage. On March 11, 1893, he set an example for society by taking the bold step of marrying a widow. The couple dedicated their lives to social work and reform. He established an orphanage in Pune.

Anna Saheb realised the importance of education for women. He spared no effort in starting the Bharatiya Mahila Vidyapeeth, the first university for women. In 1921, he travelled to Europe and America and met famous people like Albert Einstein and formulated his opinions regarding work. In 1958, he was awarded the ‘Bharat Ratna’ in recognition of his services in educational and social reforms.

Q. What did Anna Saheb Karve do to prove that he practised what he preached?

Passage II 

Anna Saheb Karve’s life was as simple and clean as that of an ancient ascetic (Rishi Muni). He was liberal in his views and sympathetic in his attitude.He was deeply moved by the troubles and tribulations of women folk.

What Anna Saheb did for the upliftment of women in the last decade of the nineteenth century was beyond the imagination of the people. He created an awakening among women through his writing in Kesari. He was a staunch supporter of widow remarriage. On March 11, 1893, he set an example for society by taking the bold step of marrying a widow. The couple dedicated their lives to social work and reform. He established an orphanage in Pune.

Anna Saheb realised the importance of education for women. He spared no effort in starting the Bharatiya Mahila Vidyapeeth, the first university for women. In 1921, he travelled to Europe and America and met famous people like Albert Einstein and formulated his opinions regarding work. In 1958, he was awarded the ‘Bharat Ratna’ in recognition of his services in educational and social reforms.

Q. What was Karve’s ideology in starting Bharatiya Mahila Vidyapeeth?
(A) Women must have greater access to and opportunities for education.
(B) Widows and forsaken women should get opportunities for being self-reliant.
(C) Uplifting of women who had remained underprivileged for years.

Passage II 

Anna Saheb Karve’s life was as simple and clean as that of an ancient ascetic (Rishi Muni). He was liberal in his views and sympathetic in his attitude.He was deeply moved by the troubles and tribulations of women folk.

What Anna Saheb did for the upliftment of women in the last decade of the nineteenth century was beyond the imagination of the people. He created an awakening among women through his writing in Kesari. He was a staunch supporter of widow remarriage. On March 11, 1893, he set an example for society by taking the bold step of marrying a widow. The couple dedicated their lives to social work and reform. He established an orphanage in Pune.

Anna Saheb realised the importance of education for women. He spared no effort in starting the Bharatiya Mahila Vidyapeeth, the first university for women. In 1921, he travelled to Europe and America and met famous people like Albert Einstein and formulated his opinions regarding work. In 1958, he was awarded the ‘Bharat Ratna’ in recognition of his services in educational and social reforms.

Q. Anna Saheb Karve was felicitated with the ‘Bharat Ratna’ Award for :
(A) his recognising that educational reform alone was the solution to all the problems that women faced.
(B) his contribution to the education of women and their social transformation.
(C) his intellectual discussions with world famous scientists and social reformers.

Passage II 

Anna Saheb Karve’s life was as simple and clean as that of an ancient ascetic (Rishi Muni). He was liberal in his views and sympathetic in his attitude.He was deeply moved by the troubles and tribulations of women folk.

What Anna Saheb did for the upliftment of women in the last decade of the nineteenth century was beyond the imagination of the people. He created an awakening among women through his writing in Kesari. He was a staunch supporter of widow remarriage. On March 11, 1893, he set an example for society by taking the bold step of marrying a widow. The couple dedicated their lives to social work and reform. He established an orphanage in Pune.

Anna Saheb realised the importance of education for women. He spared no effort in starting the Bharatiya Mahila Vidyapeeth, the first university for women. In 1921, he travelled to Europe and America and met famous people like Albert Einstein and formulated his opinions regarding work. In 1958, he was awarded the ‘Bharat Ratna’ in recognition of his services in educational and social reforms.

Q. Which of the following statements is definitely TRUE in the context of the passage? 
(A) Before the last decade of 19th century, widow remarriages were socially unacceptable.
(B) Anna Saheb Karve thought that educating women was one of the most effective ways of their upliftment.
(C) Anna Saheb Karve’s wife actively joined him in his social service.

Directions (16-30) : Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

Q. The road from the (a)/ river bank to the hut (b)/ was more difficult than (c)/we have feared. (d)/ No error (e)

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. I found that (a)/ I had had the (b)/ hardest time in writing dialogues (c)/ for elderly people. (d)/ No error (e).

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. During the course of the exhibition, (a)/ the old man who was (b)/ looking usually cheerful (c)/ kept on take notes. (d)/ No error (e)

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. Unable to decide (a)/ what to do, (b)/ he stared at the fountain (c)/ at the centre of the park. (d)/ No error (e)

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. The bank employees could remember John (a)/ as he has been maintained (b)/ his account with the bank (c)/ for the last ten years. (d)/ No error (e)

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. There has not a (a)/ moment when the gates (b)/ of the bungalow (c)/ were not being watched.(d)/ No error (e)

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. Haven’t you notice (a)/ that for the past one month (b)/ he hasn’t been here (c)/ at his regular place? (d)/ No error (e)

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. It seemed to him (a)/ that the manager of the (b)/ bank looking at him (c)/ in a rather suspicious manner. (d)/ No error (e)

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. The policeman went away, (a)/ apparently convincing (b)/ but he did not (c)/ feel safe at all. (d)/ No error (e)

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. It was with that moment (a)/ that the front door scanner (b)/ warned us that (c)/ someone was approaching. (d)/ No error (e)

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. We all seemed to forget (a)/ for a while that (b)/ something very strangely and terribly (c)/had happened.(d)/ No error (e)

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. He is one (a)/ of the religious reformers (b)/ who has spoken out (c)/ strongly against casteism. (d)/ No error (e)

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. I becoming an administrator (a)/ was not liked (b)/ by my parents (c)/ and our well wishers. (d)/ No error (e)

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. With his many talents (a)/ and dynamic leadership (b)/ he served his country (c)/ in commendable and lasting ways. (d)/ No error (e)

Find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).  i.e. ‘No Error’.

Q. He was not (a)/ a leader who (b)/ was desiring of making (c)/ compromises with the rulers. (d)/ No error (e)