Question : Read the passage and answer the following questions.
All great thinkers live and move on a high plane of thought. It is only there they can breathe freely. it is only in contact with spirits like themselves they can live harmoniously and attain that serenity which comes from ideal companionship. The studies of all great thinkers must range along the highest altitudes of human thoughts' have always thought that the strongest argument in favor of the Baconian theory was, that no man, however indubitable his genius, could have written the plays and sonnets that have come down to us under Shakespeare's own name who had not the liberal education of Bacon. The magnificent ideals that have ever haunted of though the human mind and given us our highest proofs of future immortality by reason of the impossibility of their fulfillment here are splintered into atoms by contact with life's realities. Hence Comes our sublime discontent's habitual mediation on the vast problems that underline human life and are knit into human destinies-thoughts of immortality, of the littleness to the mere man, of the greatness of man' soul, of the splendors of the universe that are invisible to the ordinary traffickers in the street, as the vastness of St. Peter's is to the spider that weaves her web in a corner of the dome-these things do not fir men to understand the arrange humanity is easy to understand, therefore, Why such thinkers fly to the solitude of their own thoughts, or he the silent companionship of the immortals and if they care to present their verse to the world that these views take a somber and melancholy setting from "the pale cast of thought" in which they were engendered.
Question:
Who is the one in the constant search behind the crucial idea of immortality?
Option 1: Ordinary Speculator
Option 2: Great Thinkers
Option 3: Person who has surrendered himself to god.
Option 4: Scientists
Correct Answer: Great Thinkers
Solution : The right response is option 2
Explanation
It says that "All great thinkers live and move on a high plane of thought. It is only there they can breathe freely. it is only in contact with spirits like themselves they can live harmoniously and attain that serenity that comes from ideal companionship. "
- Obviously, the central concept being investigated by great thinkers is immortality.
Question : Not-for-profit organisations are set up for the purpose of:
Option 1: cultural activities
Option 2: religious activities
Option 3: any public services involving education, health, etc
Option 4: All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
Solution : Not-for-profit organizations are those organizations which are set up for the welfare purpose of the society. Their aim is not to earn profit. Hence, the correct option is 4.
Question : The Vishaka Guidelines, an outcome of women's movements in India, pertain to:
Option 1: Property rights for women
Option 2: Prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace
Option 3: Political representation for women
Option 4: Access to education for girls
Correct Answer: Prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace
Solution : The Vishaka Guidelines, an outcome of women's movements in India, pertain to the prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace, setting a precedent for legal measures to protect women's rights in employment settings.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Educational philosophy is a (1)____ that deals with the analysis of education's objectives, procedures, essence, and ideologies. It is (2)_____ a philosophy and an educational offshoot. Education is defined as the teaching and learning of specialised (3)_____, as well as the instilling of awareness, judgement, knowledge, and understanding, and (4)_____ a much broader spectrum than the societal institute of higher education that we frequently communicate (5)______.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 5.
Option 1: to
Option 2: on
Option 3: with
Option 4: for
Correct Answer: with
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Grammatically, using within the sentence establishes a prepositional relationship. Communicate with is a phrasal verb, where "communicate" is the main verb and "with" is a preposition introducing the object of the preposition, which is "the societal institute of higher education".
This structure indicates how communication is conducted and emphasises the interactive aspect of the relationship with the higher education institution.
Therefore, the right answer to fill in the blank is, with.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Unless you complete your school education, you cannot get yourself_______into a college.
Option 1: advanced
Option 2: enrolled
Option 3: mopped
Option 4: accommodated
Correct Answer: enrolled
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Enrolled is the appropriate term in this context because it refers to the formal process of registering or signing up for classes at a college. It accurately conveys the idea that completing a school education is a prerequisite for being admitted to or registered at a college.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Advanced means highly developed, advanced, or sophisticated.
- Mopped means cleaned or wiped using a mop, typically a cleaning tool with absorbent material attached to a handle.
- Accommodated means to provide lodging, space, or adjustments to meet someone's needs.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "Unless you complete your school education, you cannot get yourself enrolled into a college."
Question : Which of these statements is incorrect about the Human Development Index?
Option 1: The level of education is represented in the HDI.
Option 2: It uses the per capita GDP of a county on purchasing power parity terms to represent the income component.
Option 3: Birth rate and death rate are important components of the HDI.
Option 4: Life expectancy at birth is one of the components of the HDI.
Correct Answer: Birth rate and death rate are important components of the HDI.
Solution : The correct answer is Birth rate and death rate are important components of the HDI.
The HDI does not include the birth rate and death rate as components. The HDI primarily includes three major components:
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Life Expectancy at Birth: This component reflects the overall health and longevity of a population and serves as an indicator of the healthcare and public health services in a country.
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Education: The level of education is represented in the HDI using two sub-components: mean years of schooling for adults aged 25 and older and expected years of schooling for children entering school.
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Income: It uses the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP) to represent the income component. This provides an estimate of the economic well-being of the population.
Question : Athens a city- state in the eastern Greece, was the antithesis of Sparta. Here the democratic way of life flourished and consequently it had a great bearing on the objectives of physical education. An ideal of Athenian education was to achieve a proper balance in moral, mental, physical and aesthetic development.
Gymnastics for the you were practiced in the palaestra. Instruction in gymnasium were given by paidotribe and also a gymnast. The paidotribe had charge of the general physical training program, whereas the gymnast was a specialist responsible for training youth in gymnastic contests. The chief official at the gymnasium, in overall in-charge was called a gymnasiarch. Gymnasium Became a physical,social and intellectual centres of Greece. Maine such as Plato, Aristotle and Antisthenes were responsible for making such gymnasium as the academy,lyceum and kynosarages as outstanding intellectual centres. In keeping with close association between physical education and religion, each gymnasium recognised a particular deity. For example the academy recognised Athena; the lyceum, Apollo; and kynosarages, Hercules.
During the time games were held, a truce was declared by all city states in Greece, and it was believed that if the truce was broken, the wrath of Gods will fall on the guilty. Before competition an oath had to be taken that athletes would not use illegal tactics to win, to which father's brothers and sisters also had to swear. The Olympic games were held in 77 BC. And continued until abolished by the Romans in AD394. However, they have since been presumed and today head every fourth year.
Question:
a condition for the athlete before taking part in games was:
Option 1: Moral training
Option 2: Brotherhood
Option 3: taking oath
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: taking oath
Solution : Before the competition an oath had to be taken that athletes would not use illegal tactics to win, to which father's brothers and sisters also had to swear.
Question : The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) aims to provide:
Option 1: Financial assistance for renewable energy projects
Option 2: Affordable health insurance to the economically vulnerable
Option 3: Infrastructure development for transportation networks
Option 4: Education grants for underprivileged students
Correct Answer: Affordable health insurance to the economically vulnerable
Solution : The correct answer is (B) affordable health insurance to the economically vulnerable in India.
PMJAY, also known as Ayushman Bharat or the National Health Protection Scheme, is a flagship health insurance program launched by the Government of India. Its primary objective is to provide health insurance coverage to economically disadvantaged individuals and families. The scheme targets the vulnerable sections of society, including those below the poverty line and identified occupational categories.
Under PMJAY, eligible beneficiaries are provided with a health insurance coverage of up to INR 5 lakhs per family per year. The insurance coverage includes hospitalization expenses for various medical treatments and procedures, ensuring financial protection for individuals and families in times of healthcare emergencies.
The program aims to alleviate the financial burden of healthcare expenses and reduce out-of-pocket spending on medical treatments for the economically vulnerable. It strives to improve access to quality healthcare services and contribute to achieving the goal of universal health coverage in India.
Question : What is the primary funding source for university education?
Option 1: UGC
Option 2: NCERT
Option 3: AICTE
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: UGC
Solution : The University Grants Commission is a statutory body established by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India in accordance with the UGC Act 1956 to coordinate, determine, and maintain higher education standards in India.
Hence option a is the correct answer.
Question : Which of the following statements about Paramhansa Mandali is incorrect?
Option 1: They were primarily interested in breaking caste rules.
Option 2: Its founders did not believe in God.
Option 3: It was founded in 1849 in Maharashtra.
Option 4: They also advocated for widow remarriage and women's education.
Correct Answer: Its founders did not believe in God.
Solution : The correct option is its founders did not believe in God.
Paramhansa Mandalis, founded in 1849 in Maharashtra, advocated for social reform, including breaking caste rules, widow remarriage and women's education. However, they did not deny the concept of God; their focus was on social and religious reforms.