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Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Ghana was the first true African state. The reason why we are saying this is that most African states lived in tribal villages but Ghana was the centre of the gold trade. This gold trade opened new possibilities for the Ghanaians. The gold trade roots back to the 4th century, when African Soninke tribes were under the rule of the Maga, a Berber clan originating from Morocco. This clan has mastered trans-Saharan camel travel. They were known for trading salt for gold from the Soninke.

When the Arabs invaded North Africa, there was an upsurge in the trade in gold. Ghana became rich and soon after, the Soninke ousted the Maga and built their own nation under Kaya Magan Cisse, who became the Soninke king around 790.

Ghana’s ancient capital, Koumbi Salah, was the city where Africans and Berbers met and traded. Arab traders in the 9th century described Ghana as ‘the land of gold.’ The gold came from Asante and Senegal to the south and west. The trade routes led north and east to Morocco, Libya Aksum and so on to Europe and Asia.

Ghana had reached its peak in the 10th century. This was the country which controlled both the gold and salt trades. Other trading goods included woollen clothes, luxury items, leather goods and slaves. Traders transported goods hundreds of kilometres across the Sahara Desert with camel caravans.

Question:
Select the one-word substitute from the passage for the given group of words.
Rapid or sudden rise

Option 1: Caravans

Option 2: Ousted

Option 3: Upsurge

Option 4: Ancient

Team Careers360 3rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Upsurge


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

In the context of the passage, the term upsurge is used to describe a sudden and significant increase in the trade in gold when the Arabs invaded North Africa. Specifically, the passage states: "When the Arabs invaded North Africa, there was an upsurge in the trade in gold". So, the word upsurge succinctly captures the idea of a rapid or sudden rise, particularly in the context of the increase in gold trade following the Arab invasion.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Caravans are mentioned as a means of transporting goods across the Sahara Desert.
  • Ousted means to forcefully remove or eject someone from a position or place.
  • Ancient refers to something very old or belonging to a distant past.
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Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the questions.

When Hughie came in, Trevor was giving finishing touches to a life-size picture of a beggar man. The beggar himself was standing on a raised platform in a corner of the studio. He was an old man with a wrinkled face and a most piteous expression. He was wearing a coarse cloak, all tears and tatters; his thick boots were patched and he held out his hat for alms.
“What an amazing model!” whispered Hughie. “How miserable he looks but for you heartless painters, his face is his fortune.”
“Certainly,” replied Trevor. “You don’t want a beggar to look happy, do you?’
After a while, a servant came in to announce that the frame maker wanted to see Trevor. The poor old beggar took advantage of Trevor’s absence and sat down on the wooden bench behind him. He looked so miserable that Hughie could not help pitying him. He searched his pockets but all he found was one pound. He thought the old man needed it more than him, even if it meant Hughie couldn’t afford a taxi for two weeks. He walked across to the beggar and slipped the pound into his hand.
The old man looked surprised and smiled faintly. “Thank you, sir,” he said, “thank you very much!’
Then Trevor arrived and Hughie took his leave. A week later they met at a club. Trevor told Hughie that the old model had asked all about him: who he was, where he lived, what his income was and what his plans were. Hughie was uneasy that the beggar would come calling at his place.
“Do you think he would care for some old clothes?” Hughie asked Trevor. “My dear boy, that old man you saw in the studio was Baron Hausberg, one of the richest men in Europe!” said Trevor, smiling. “He is a good friend of mine and buys all my pictures. He asked me to paint him as a beggar. What can I say about the wish of a millionaire?”

Question:
Who is Trevor?

Option 1: A beggar

Option 2: A frame maker

Option 3: An artist

Option 4: A model

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: An artist


Solution : The third option is the correct choice.

In the first sentence of the paragraph, it is mentioned that Trevor was giving finishing touches to a life-size picture. Thus, it can be inferred that he is an artist.

Question : Comprehension:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Ghana was the first true African state. The reason why we are saying this is that most African states lived in tribal villages but Ghana was the centre of the gold trade. This gold trade opened new possibilities for the Ghanaians. The gold trade roots back to the 4th century, when African Soninke tribes were under the rule of the Maga, a Berber clan originating from Morocco. This clan has mastered trans-Saharan camel travel. They were known for trading salt for gold from the Soninke.

When the Arabs invaded North Africa, there was an upsurge in the trade in gold. Ghana became rich and soon after, the Soninke ousted the Maga and built their own nation under Kaya Magan Cisse, who became the Soninke king around 790.

Ghana’s ancient capital, Koumbi Salah, was the city where Africans and Berbers met and traded. Arab traders in the 9th century described Ghana as ‘the land of gold.’ The gold came from Asante and Senegal to the south and west. The trade routes led north and east to Morocco, Libya Aksum and so on to Europe and Asia.

Ghana had reached its peak in the 10th century. This was the country which controlled both the gold and salt trades. Other trading goods included woollen clothes, luxury items, leather goods and slaves. Traders transported goods hundreds of kilometres across the Sahara desert with camel caravans.

Question:
Select the most appropriate title for the passage.

Option 1: Ghana – land of gold

Option 2: Ghana – land of tribes

Option 3: Ghana – land of Berbers

Option 4: Ghana – land of trade

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Ghana – land of gold


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The passage highlights how Ghana became rich through the gold trade, its control over both gold and salt trades, and the description of the city of Koumbi Salah as a place where Africans and Berbers met and traded, with Arab traders in the 9th century referring to Ghana as 'the land of gold'.

Therefore, the title "Ghana – Land of Gold" encapsulates a central theme of the passage, focusing on the economic importance and prosperity associated with Ghana's role in the gold trade.

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Hi, Im a 12th grade student currently preparing for BITSAT and MET but I wont be giving JEE and havent attended any coaching for competitive exams. Since when should i start revising my 11th syllabus and how much time should i give it.

ayanmukherjee045 20th Aug, 2023

Hello Aspirant,

As you studying in 12th , I would suggest that if you are giving BITSAT then focus on 11th and 12th equally and before 2 months of the conduction of the examination you should start revising the syllabus for 11th and for MET I would suggest that focus more on the 12th syllabus because the level of the questions would be on a easier level than BITSAT.

Although BITSAT is also easy but the thing is for BITSAT you need speed and accuracy to answer your paper.

For BITSAT you can get through the link to get more details about the examination -

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/bitsat-exam-pattern

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