Question : Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
Mount Everest is a peak in the Himalayas mountain range.
P. It is located between Nepal and Tibet, an autonomous region of China.
Q. At 8,849 meters (29,032 feet), it is considered the tallest point on Earth.
R. In the nineteenth century, the mountain was named after George Everest, a former Surveyor General of India.
S. The Tibetan name is Chomolungma, which means “Mother Goddess of the World.”
The Nepali name is Sagarmatha, which has various meanings.
Option 1: PQRS
Option 2: SPQR
Option 3: SRQP
Option 4: RPSQ
Correct Answer: PQRS
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
The given sentences are already in the correct sequence.
Sentence P: This sentence introduces the geographical location of Mount Everest, providing essential information about its position in the Himalayas.
Sentence Q: Following the introduction of its location, this sentence provides significant detail about Mount Everest—its height, establishing its status as the tallest point on Earth.
Sentence R: This sentence provides historical information, explaining how the mountain acquired its name in the nineteenth century and honouring George Everest, the former Surveyor General of India.
Sentence S: This sentence introduces cultural and local perspectives by providing the Tibetan name and its meaning, adding a layer of richness to the description.
Therefore, the correct sequence is PQRS.
Answer laterQuestion : In which year did the Tibetan Spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, seek political asylum in India?
Option 1: 1973
Option 2: 1957
Option 3: 1959
Option 4: 1962
Correct Answer: 1959
Solution : The correct answer is 1959
Dalai Lama, a spiritual leader from Tibet, sought political asylum in India in 1959. On March 31, 1959, the Dalai Lama braved the snow to travel to Chutangmu, a small Assam Rifles outpost close to Tawang, where he submitted an asylum application to India.
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.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: included
Option 2: include
Option 3: including
Option 4: includes
Correct Answer: include
Solution : The most appropriate option is the second option.
Explanation:
The sentence is referring to the delegates participating in the summit. The subject is "delegates" and the verb needs to agree with this plural subject. "Include" is the correct form of the verb in the present tense that matches with the plural subject "delegates".
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Included: This is the past tense form of the verb "include." It refers to something that was previously included in the past.
Including: This is the present participle form of the verb "include". It indicates an ongoing action or inclusion.
Includes: This is the present tense form of the verb "include" used with a singular subject.
Correct answer: include.
Question : Which winds blow across the Asian continent at latitudes north of the Himalayas roughly parallel to the Tibetan highlands?
Option 1: Trade winds
Option 2: Southwest winds
Option 3: Jet streams
Option 4: Northwest winds
Correct Answer: Jet streams
Solution : The correct answer is Jet streams.
Westerly winds continue to affect all of Western and Central Asia, travelling 9–13 km from west to east. At latitudes north of the Himalayas and almost parallel to the Tibetan highlands, these winds blow across the Asian continent. These are called jet streams.
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.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: ought to
Option 2: might
Option 3: used to
Option 4: dare
Correct Answer: might
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation:
"Might" in this context, indicates a possibility or likelihood that the Dalai Lama will not attend the event due to health issues. It suggests a potential outcome without confirming it outright.
Question : Which is the biggest tributary of the upper Brahmaputra that originates in the Tibetan Himalayas and winds its way into India through Arunachal Pradesh?
Option 1: Subansiri
Option 2: Yerla
Option 3: Musi
Option 4: Aner
Correct Answer: Subansiri
Solution : The correct option is Subansiri.
The Subansiri River is the biggest tributary of the upper Brahmaputra, which rises in the Tibetan Himalayas and flows into India via Arunachal Pradesh. A trans-Himalayan river, the Subansiri passes through the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, as well as Tibet's Lhuentse County in Shannan Prefecture.
Question : What was the primary strategic advantage India lost as a result of the Sino-Indian War of 1962 ?
Option 1: Control over the Siachen Glacier
Option 2: Access to the Tibetan plateau
Option 3: Control over Aksai Chin
Option 4: Naval dominance in the Indian Ocean
Correct Answer: Control over Aksai Chin
Solution : Correct Option: 3
Explanation: The primary strategic advantage India lost as a result of the Sino-Indian War of 1962 was control over Aksai Chin, a region that is strategically important due to its location at the crossroads of several Asian countries.
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.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: had
Option 2: were
Option 3: has
Option 4: was
Correct Answer: were
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The sentence discusses invitations that were sent to various Buddhist institutions. The subject of the sentence is invitations which is a plural noun. So, the correct verb form to use with a plural subject like "invitations" is "were". It matches the subject-verb agreement in the sentence, indicating the past tense of the action of sending invitations.
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.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: classical
Option 2: contemporary
Option 3: old
Option 4: ancient
Correct Answer: contemporary
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The sentence talks about discussing global issues through a Buddhist perspective at the international summit. "Contemporary" refers to current or modern times. In this context, it indicates that the summit will address current global issues, reflecting how Buddhism can offer insights or solutions in the present-day context.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- "Classical" refers to something traditional or from an earlier period, often indicating a standard of excellence or an established form.
- "Old" refers to something that has existed for a long time.
- "Ancient" refers to something very old, typically from a distant past, much earlier than the current time.
Therefore, the correct answer is contemporary.
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.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: been
Option 2: being
Option 3: be
Option 4: are
Correct Answer: being
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation: In this context, "a notable exception being China" implies that China is the exception among the countries whose delegates will participate in the summit. The sentence structure suggests that the phrase "a notable exception" is followed by the reason for that exception, which is China's absence in this case.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- "Been" is the past participle of "be," used to indicate past existence or occurrence.
- "Be" is the base form of the verb "to be" used as an infinitive or imperative.
- "Are" is the present tense form of "be" used for plural subjects in the present tense.
Therefore, the correct answer is being.
