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English — Set 17

10 Questions with Answers & Explanations

Set 17 of 38

1

The passage emphasis that modern technology

Context: The highly developed nations of the world are not only the immediate beneficiaries of the good that technology can do, that are also the first victims of environmental diseases that technology breeds. In the past, the environmental effects which accompanied technological progress were restricted to a small ans relatively short time. the new hazards neither local nor brief. Modern air pollutions covers vast areas of continents: Radioactive fallout from the nuclear explosion is worldwide. Radioactive pollutants now on the earth surface will be found there for generations, and in case of Carbon-14, for thousands of years.

Questions

A

is an unmixed blessing

B

has caused serious hazards to life

C

has produced powerful chemicals

D

has benefited highly developed nations

Correct Answer

has caused serious hazards to life

Explanation

The passage highlights that technology breeds environmental diseases and creates new, long-lasting hazards like radioactive pollutants.

2

Be the embodiment or perfect example of....................

Options

A

Characterise

B

Idol

C

Personify

D

Signify

Correct Answer

Personify

Explanation

To 'personify' something means to be a perfect example of a quality or characteristic, or to represent an abstract quality in human form.

3

Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete. The new education policy provides a useful ...... for the planners to remove illiteracy.

Options

A

breakup

B

breakthrough

C

breakaway

D

break-in

Correct Answer

breakthrough

Explanation

'Breakthrough' refers to a significant development or discovery that helps solve a problem, which fits the context of education policy and removing illiteracy.

4

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of phrase. The cricket match proved to be a big draw.

Options

A

a keen contest

B

a huge attraction

C

a lovely spectacle

D

a game without any result

Correct Answer

a huge attraction

Explanation

The idiom 'a big draw' refers to something that is very popular and attracts a large number of people or significant interest.

5

The widespread use of insecticides has

Context: The highly developed nations of the world are not only the immediate beneficiaries of the good that technology can do, that are also the first victims of environmental diseases that technology breeds. In the past, the environmental effects which accompanied technological progress were restricted to a small ans relatively short time. the new hazards neither local nor brief. Modern air pollutions covers vast areas of continents: Radioactive fallout from the nuclear explosion is worldwide. Radioactive pollutants now on the earth surface will be found there for generations, and in case of Carbon-14, for thousands of years.

Questions

A

reduced the number of wild animals

B

caused imbalance in the relationship between living beings and their environment

C

eliminated diseases by killing mosquitoes and flies

D

caused biological hazards

Correct Answer

caused imbalance in the relationship between living beings and their environment

Explanation

Widespread use of chemicals like insecticides disrupts the natural balance between living organisms and their ecosystem, leading to ecological hazards.

6

He ...... in wearing the old fashioned coat in spite of his wife's disapproval.

Options

A

insists

B

persists

C

desists

D

resists

Correct Answer

persists

Explanation

The verb 'persist' is grammatically followed by the preposition 'in' when describing someone continuing an action stubbornly, whereas 'insist' requires 'on'.

7

A remedy for all diseases is called ...................

Options

A

Stoic

B

Marvel

C

Panacea

D

Recompense

Correct Answer

Panacea

Explanation

'Panacea' is a term used for a universal cure or a solution for all diseases or problems.

8

In this context, "intelligent interpretation of current event" means

Context: There is modicum of truth in the assertion that "a working knowledge of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent interpretaion of current events". But the sage who uttered these words of wisdom might well have added something on the benefits of studying, particularly, the famous battles of history for the lessons they contain for those of us who lead or aspire to leadership. Such a study will reveal certain qualities and attributes which enabled the winners to win and certain deficiencies which caused the losers to lose. And the student will see that the same patterns recurs consistently, again and again, throughout the centuries.

Questions

A

rational explanation of events

B

appropriate understanding of events

C

intellectual outlook on events

D

skilful interpretation of events

Correct Answer

appropriate understanding of events

Explanation

In the context of the passage, intelligent interpretation refers to having the correct or appropriate depth of understanding of current events based on historical patterns.

9

Leave or remove from a place considered dangerous

Context: In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

Options

A

Evade

B

Evacuate

C

Avoid

D

Exterminate

Correct Answer

Evacuate

Explanation

The word 'Evacuate' means to remove people from a place of danger to a safer place.

10

I shall take revenge ...... you.

Options

A

from

B

with

C

on

D

at

Correct Answer

on

Explanation

The correct preposition to follow 'take revenge' when specifying the person targeted is 'on'.

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