Question : Which of the following is a work by famous Indian author Khushwant Singh?
Option 1: A Suitable Boy
Option 2: Train to Pakistan
Option 3: The Guide
Option 4: Sacred Games
Correct Answer: Train to Pakistan
Solution : The correct answer is Train to Pakistan.
Author Khushwant Singh's historical fiction "Train to Pakistan" was released in 1956. It tells the story of the August 1947 partition of India from the viewpoint of a made-up border village called Mano Majra. Khushwant Singh was a famous Indian writer, diplomat, journalist, and politician.
Question : Directions: Select the related word from the given alternatives.
Doctor : Stethoscope :: Author : ?
Option 1: Pen
Option 2: Hospital
Option 3: College
Option 4: University
Correct Answer: Pen
Solution : Given:
Doctor : Stethoscope :: Author : ?
A stethoscope is used by a doctor to monitor the health of a patient.
Similarly, a pen is used by an author to write.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : "The Invisible Man" is a science fiction novel written by famous author ________.
Option 1: Herbert George Wells
Option 2: William Shakespeare
Option 3: Jules Verne
Option 4: Agatha Christie
Correct Answer: Herbert George Wells
Solution : The correct answer is Herbert George Wells.
Herbert George Wells wrote The Invisible Man, which was first released in 1897. In this science fiction story, Gryphon, a scientist, can become invisible. Gryphon wants to use his invisibility for revelry, but he discovers that it makes him feel alone and that loneliness pushes him towards terrorism and lunacy. This novel is an allegory or a tale with a subliminal message about the perils of unrestrained technology.
Question : Physical education programmes are structured in such a way that they teach the essential unity in the diversity of national life, and games and sports try to inculcate in them the essential qualities of communal harmony and fellow feelings. Youth festivals of sports and similar competitions organized throughout the country will go a long way in harmonising their thoughts and efforts. In fact playgrounds are laboratories of the society where socially useful actions can be moulded, refined and human approach to life can be practiced. For building up a new generation of men and women committed to the process of national and international integration, and appropriate training and motivation of the individuals is imperative. All this is possible through the medium of sound programmes of physical education, games and sports, which act as a dynamic charging- force- never compromising with the status quo of the traditional thinking, attitudes and habits. Undoubtedly, Sports and games play a vital role in strengthening national as well as international understanding.
Question:
According to the author, National and international understanding is strengthened through:
Option 1: Literature
Option 2: Education
Option 3: Sports and games
Option 4: Community programmes
Correct Answer: Sports and games
Solution : Undoubtedly, sports and games play a vital role in strengthening National as well as international understanding.
Question : Direction: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives:
Street theatre in India is a well established ancient art form. Despite the proliferation of modern means of entertainment and communication, the street theatre continues to flourish in India. Street theatre as a channel of communication has for centuries been propagating reforms by highlighting social, economic and political issues present in the society. Unlike in the olden days, its performance is no Ionger restricted to villages or small localities of the city. Today small groups of performers including students would stage performances to mobilize public opinion or to help create or raise awareness over a particular issue of public importance. Themes on substance abuse, AIDS awareness, and domestic violence are some of the areas highlighted by contemporary street theatre troupe. Unlike in regular drama, street drama employs very few props and images. The human body becomes the main tool in which choreography, mime, dialogues, songs and slogans are extensively used. Street theatre is one of the most intimate media. Its appeal is to the emotions leading to a quick psychological impact on audiences. By being local and live they also are able to establish not only direct contact with the audience but by being cost-effective and flexible they are popular among all age groups.
In the given passage, the author wants to convey that
Option 1: Street theatre is not restricted to villages or small localities of the city.
Option 2: street theatre is not cost effective to stage.
Option 3: modern means of entertainment and communication help popularize street theatre.
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: Street theatre is not restricted to villages or small localities of the city.
Solution : The correct answer is street theatre is not restricted to villages or small localities of the city.
Explanation:
Now let's examine the passage's fifth line:
- 'Unlike in the olden days, its performance is no longer restricted to villages or small localities of the city.'
From the above mentioned sentence it can be inferred that, in comparison to the previous times street theatre is not limited to small villages or towns.
Thus, we can conclude that the author wants to convey that street theatre is not restricted to villages or small localities of the city.
Let's examine the alternatives:
- Street theatre is not cost effective to stage.
- Let's have a look at the last line of the passage: 'By being local and live they also are able to establish not only direct contact with the audience but by being cost-effective and flexible they are popular among all age groups.'
This above mentioned sentence convey that street theatre is cost effective to stage.
- Modern means of entertainment and communication help popularize street theater.
- Let's have a look at the first line of the passage: 'Despite the proliferation of modern means of entertainment and communication, the street theatre continues to flourish in India.'
- The sentence indicates that street theatre is not affected much by the contemporary entertainment and communication technologies.
Question : Directions: Select the word pair in which the words are related in the same way as the words are related in the following pair.
Farmer : Plough
Option 1: Soldier : Pen
Option 2: Surgeon : Scalpel
Option 3: Author : Spade
Option 4: Tailor : Harrow
Correct Answer: Surgeon : Scalpel
Solution : Given:
Farmer : Plough (This depicts the Profession and the instrument/tool used by them.)
Let's check each option –
First option: Soldier : Pen; Pen is used for writing something but this is not a tool that is related to soldiers.
Second option: Surgeon : Scalpel; Scalpel is a tool that is used by surgeons.
Third option: Author : Spade; Spade is used for digging or cutting earth so, this is not related to the Author.
Fourth option: Tailor : Harrow; Harrow is used for farming and is not related to tailors.
So, only the second option is related to the given words. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Direction: Given below is a short passage followed by some items based on the passage. First, read the passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion of the author only.
More than eight months after the national lockdown was announced in late March, urban India is learning to live with the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, indicating a positive outlook for the future, many survey respondents in a recent survey say they plan to return to pre-lockdown levels of shopping, personal grooming, going to cinemas and socializing as pandemic fears continue to recede.
The survey findings highlight that the suppression of consumer demand because of fears of job losses and salary cuts could be coming to an end. Increasingly, urban Indians are showing increased confidence about the future of the economy. This could be an indicator of the possible 'pent-up demand' that several economists have been talking about - a demand that could be unleashed once a vaccine is developed and distributed, or when there are signs of the pandemic's spread reducing to negligible levels or vanishing totally.
Around 65 per cent of respondents said they had settled into new routines, or that they saw signs of the situation improving, or they had come to terms with the pandemic and were moving on with their lives. And since the survey was conducted before the news of the successful trials of the Pfizer vaccine for the coronavirus was announced, it is likely that the consumers are now even more positive in their outlook about the future.
Question:Question:Question:
Which one of the following is the central idea of the passage?
Option 1: Economic survey
Option 2: Development of Covid-19 vaccine
Option 3: Suppression of demand
Option 4: None of these
Correct Answer: Economic survey
Solution : The correct option is 1 i.e Economic survey
Explanation
- After reading the entire passage, it is clear that the passage is discussing India's and Indians' economic situation at the time of the lockdown.
- As a result, "Economic survey" is the right response.
Question : Given below is a short passage followed by some items based on the passage. First, read the passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion of the author only.
More than eight months after the national lockdown was announced in late March, urban India is learning to live with the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, indicating a positive outlook for the future, many survey respondents in a recent survey say they plan to return to pre-lockdown levels of shopping, personal grooming, going to cinemas and socializing as pandemic fears continue to recede.
The survey findings highlight that the suppression of consumer demand because of fears of job losses and salary cuts could be coming to an end. Increasingly, urban Indians are showing increased confidence about the future of the economy. This could be an indicator of the possible 'pent-up demand' that several economists have been talking about - a demand that could be unleashed once a vaccine is developed and distributed, or when there are signs of the pandemic's spread reducing to negligible levels or vanishing totally.
Around 65 per cent of respondents said they had settled into new routines, or that they saw signs of the situation improving, or they had come to terms with the pandemic and were moving on with their lives. And since the survey was conducted before the news of the successful trials of the Pfizer vaccine for the coronavirus was announced, it is likely that the consumers are now even more positive in their outlook about the future.
Question:
Which one of the following is the antonym of the word 'outlook' in the passage?
Option 1: Indifference
Option 2: perspective
Option 3: viewpoint
Option 4: Interpretation
Correct Answer: Indifference
Solution : The correct option is 1 i.e Indifference
The word "outlook" refers to a person's perspective or general attitude toward life.
Explanation:
- Let's examine the following words' definitions:
-Indifference-a lack of interest or feeling towards somebody/something
-Perspective-the ability to think about problems and decisions in a reasonable way without exaggerating them
-Viewpoint-a person's judgement, point of view, or opinion
-Interpretation-an explanation or understanding of something
- We can infer that in the passage, the word "indifference" is a antonym for the word "outlook."
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The author writer of the story ' The bet' was Anton checkov. He is known as the Russian dramatist, author and physician. The story was written in the Russian Empire and the publication date of the story was 1 January 1889. The story was first written in Russian language and then translated it into English language.