Reading Comprehension Questions

Sheena was an intelligent girl living in a small town of north India. She wanted to become a doctor, but her family's financial condition was not good. To pursue her dreams, she had to find out a way. She decided to work after school. She joined a restaurant where she would work till midnight. She started saving money for her education. But the salary was not enough to bear the expenses of medical studies. When her father came to know about her aspirations, he decided to sell his ancestral property without letting Sheena know about it. After completing her 12th, Sheena appeared for the joint medical entrance test and secured a 3rd all India ranking. She got admission in a government medical college.
Which rank did Sheena secure in the joint medical entrance test?

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Sustainability is ____ (1) ____ longer just a buzzword. It ____ (2) ____ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ____ (3)____ green economy. It ____ (4)____ estimated that India's renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ____ (5)____ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

In the context of the passage, select the most appropriate option to fill in blank (3).

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Sustainability is ____ (1) ____ longer just a buzzword. It ____ (2) ____ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ____ (3)____ green economy. It ____ (4)____ estimated that India's renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ____ (5)____ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

In the context of the passage, select the most appropriate option to fill in blank (4).

Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Once, an old farmer named John lived in a village. Despite the arrival of young farmers with modern techniques, John stuck to traditional methods, believing in hard work and patience.One day, a group of young farmers came to the village and started using modern farming techniques and equipment. They boasted about their high yields and profits, and many of the villagers were impressed. Over time, the young farmers struggled while John's farm thrived, showcasing healthy crops and well-cared-for animals. Recognising his wisdom, the villagers sought John's guidance, and he became a respected elder. He taught them the importance of respecting nature, working with it, and embodying values like perseverance and hard work. John's farm became a model for sustainable and ethical practices, leaving a lasting legacy. He was remembered as a wise and humble man who dedicated his life to the land and community.

What was the name of the old farmer in the story?

Sheena was an intelligent girl living in a small town of north India. She wanted to become a doctor, but her family's financial condition was not good. To pursue her dreams, she had to find out a way. She decided to work after school. She joined a restaurant where she would work till midnight. She started saving money for her education. But the salary was not enough to bear the expenses of medical studies. When her father came to know about her aspirations, he decided to sell his ancestral property without letting Sheena know about it. After completing her 12th, Sheena appeared for the joint medical entrance test and secured a 3rd all India ranking. She got admission in a government medical college.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the bracketed word segment.
Sheena's father decided to support her aspirations by selling his (ancestral property).

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Sustainability is ____ (1) ____ longer just a buzzword. It ____ (2) ____ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ____ (3)____ green economy. It ____ (4)____ estimated that India's renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ____ (5)____ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

In the context of the passage, select the most appropriate option to fill in blank (5).

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The food industry in India accounts for about 26 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and will be one of the 1) ________ growth areas in the years ahead. This has given 2) _________ to international trade but has also increased the responsibility to achieve the appropriate level of 3) _________ in terms of sanitary and phytosanitary protection. Further, the Indian Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, reflects a major shift in food laws and seeks to provide greater consumer protection by 4) __________ the safety and wholesomeness of food at all stages of the food chain. This changing scenario has widened the scope and 5)___________ career options in this area.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
[Same Passage as Above]

“He was holding the earrings up to his ears now, turning them this way and that, pursing his lips, playing at girlishness.”
What do you infer as the most probable reason for Achilles’ behaviour?

According to the passage, which Indian language has the highest probability of becoming a global language?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Dhamaal is a mix of Sufi and African (mostly East African) musical and dance traditions. It refers particularly to the spiritual practices of the Siddis of Gujarat. The Siddis begin almost every Dhamaal song by blowing into a conch shell. This is often followed by the slow playing of East African percussion instruments like the musindo and the slow thumping of feet that marks the onset of the singing and dancing Dhamaals. The ritual of foot thumping is a crucial part of spiritual East African dance and musical traditions. The Siddis are followers of Islam and arrived in India from Muslim communities in East and Central Africa. Dhamaals are performed in memory of their spiritual leaders, among them Bava Gor, Mai Misra, Baba Habash and Sidi Nabi Sultan. According to Siddi folklore they arrived from Ethiopia through the Nubian Valley, Syria and the Indian Ocean to the coast of Kuda in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. Usually, Dhamaal songs and dances are performed to celebrate the anniversary of the birth and death of spiritual leaders. They are performed in two ways - Dance Dhamaal and Baithaaki Dhamaal. The Baithaaki Dhamaal is performed in the sitting position and the Dance Dhamaal is performed in both sitting and dance positions. During the performance of Baithaaki Dhamaal the focus is more on the lyrics and less on the musical instruments. During Dance Dhamaal the focus is more on the sounds of the instruments. These are often played in a frenzied manner and accompanied by frenzied dance movements. The spiritual songs that are sung during the Dhamaals are known as zikrs.

What is played in a Dhamaal song after blowing into a conch shell?

Sheena was an intelligent girl living in a small town of north India. She wanted to become a doctor, but her family's financial condition was not good. To pursue her dreams, she had to find out a way. She decided to work after school. She joined a restaurant where she would work till midnight. She started saving money for her education. But the salary was not enough to bear the expenses of medical studies. When her father came to know about her aspirations, he decided to sell his ancestral property without letting Sheena know about it. After completing her 12th, Sheena appeared for the joint medical entrance test and secured a 3rd all India ranking. She got admission in a government medical college.
What is the message one gets from this story?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Dhamaal is a mix of Sufi and African (mostly East African) musical and dance traditions. It refers particularly to the spiritual practices of the Siddis of Gujarat. The Siddis begin almost every Dhamaal song by blowing into a conch shell. This is often followed by the slow playing of East African percussion instruments like the musindo and the slow thumping of feet that marks the onset of the singing and dancing Dhamaals. The ritual of foot thumping is a crucial part of spiritual East African dance and musical traditions. The Siddis are followers of Islam and arrived in India from Muslim communities in East and Central Africa. Dhamaals are performed in memory of their spiritual leaders, among them Bava Gor, Mai Misra, Baba Habash and Sidi Nabi Sultan. According to Siddi folklore they arrived from Ethiopia through the Nubian Valley, Syria and the Indian Ocean to the coast of Kuda in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. Usually, Dhamaal songs and dances are performed to celebrate the anniversary of the birth and death of spiritual leaders. They are performed in two ways - Dance Dhamaal and Baithaaki Dhamaal. The Baithaaki Dhamaal is performed in the sitting position and the Dance Dhamaal is performed in both sitting and dance positions. During the performance of Baithaaki Dhamaal the focus is more on the lyrics and less on the musical instruments. During Dance Dhamaal the focus is more on the sounds of the instruments. These are often played in a frenzied manner and accompanied by frenzied dance movements. The spiritual songs that are sung during the Dhamaals are known as zikrs.

Select the most suitable word from the passage which means 'excited'.

Direction: Read the following Passage given below and answer the questions
The Ganga especially is the river of India, beloved of her people, round which are intertwined her racial memories, her hopes and fears, her songs of triumph, her victories and her defeats. She has been a symbol of India's age-long culture and civilization, ever-changing, ever-flowing, and yet ever the same Ganga. She reminds me of the snow-covered peaks and the deep valleys of the Himalayas, which I have loved so much and of the rich and vast plains below, where my life and work have been cast.

What are the things loved by the author?

Read the following passage and answer the question given below.
A little bird was flying South for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and ______ to the ground into a large field.
While she was ______ there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on her. As the frozen bird lay there in the ______ of cow dung, she began to realize how warm she was.
The dung was actually ______ her out! She lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A ______ cat heard the bird singing and discovered the bird under the cow dung. The cat dug her out and ate her.

Choose the word from the given options which fits in the blank labelled 2 and gives correct meaning.

Directions : Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow by Selecting the most appropriate option.
Scientists are extremely concerned about the changes taking place in our climate. The changes are said to be alarmingly rapid and the result of human activity whereas in the past it had been natural and much slower . The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up (global warming) This is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last 10,000 years. The implications are very serious, Rising temperatures could give rise to extremely high increase in the incidence of floods and droughts, having effect on agriculture.
It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes. Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but trap the heat of the sun leading to the warming up of the planet.
It has been suggested that industrialized countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and plant more trees to create ‘ sinks ’ to absorb greenhouse gases.

The underlined word ‘slower’ in the passage is

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The food industry in India accounts for about 26 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and will be one of the 1) ________ growth areas in the years ahead. This has given 2) _________ to international trade but has also increased the responsibility to achieve the appropriate level of 3) _________ in terms of sanitary and phytosanitary protection. Further, the Indian Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, reflects a major shift in food laws and seeks to provide greater consumer protection by 4) __________ the safety and wholesomeness of food at all stages of the food chain. This changing scenario has widened the scope and 5)___________ career options in this area.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Directions : Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow by Selecting the most appropriate option.
Scientists are extremely concerned about the changes taking place in our climate. The changes are said to be alarmingly rapid and the result of human activity whereas in the past it had been natural and much slower . The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up (global warming) This is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last 10,000 years. The implications are very serious, Rising temperatures could give rise to extremely high increase in the incidence of floods and droughts, having effect on agriculture.
It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes. Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but trap the heat of the sun leading to the warming up of the planet.
It has been suggested that industrialized countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and plant more trees to create ‘ sinks ’ to absorb greenhouse gases.

The changes taking place in our climate have become

Read the following passage and answer the question given below.
A little bird was flying South for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and ______ to the ground into a large field.
While she was ______ there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on her. As the frozen bird lay there in the ______ of cow dung, she began to realize how warm she was.
The dung was actually ______ her out! She lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A ______ cat heard the bird singing and discovered the bird under the cow dung. The cat dug her out and ate her.

Choose the word from the given options which fits in the blank labelled 4 and gives correct meaning.

Directions : Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow by Selecting the most appropriate option.
Scientists are extremely concerned about the changes taking place in our climate. The changes are said to be alarmingly rapid and the result of human activity whereas in the past it had been natural and much slower . The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up (global warming) This is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last 10,000 years. The implications are very serious, Rising temperatures could give rise to extremely high increase in the incidence of floods and droughts, having effect on agriculture.
It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes. Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but trap the heat of the sun leading to the warming up of the planet.
It has been suggested that industrialized countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and plant more trees to create ‘ sinks ’ to absorb greenhouse gases.

Greenhouse gases refer to

Directions : Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow by Selecting the most appropriate option.
Scientists are extremely concerned about the changes taking place in our climate. The changes are said to be alarmingly rapid and the result of human activity whereas in the past it had been natural and much slower . The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up (global warming) This is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last 10,000 years. The implications are very serious, Rising temperatures could give rise to extremely high increase in the incidence of floods and droughts, having effect on agriculture.
It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes. Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but trap the heat of the sun leading to the warming up of the planet.
It has been suggested that industrialized countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and plant more trees to create ‘ sinks ’ to absorb greenhouse gases.

The climatic changes taking place today are different from earlier changes as

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Dhamaal is a mix of Sufi and African (mostly East African) musical and dance traditions. It refers particularly to the spiritual practices of the Siddis of Gujarat. The Siddis begin almost every Dhamaal song by blowing into a conch shell. This is often followed by the slow playing of East African percussion instruments like the musindo and the slow thumping of feet that marks the onset of the singing and dancing Dhamaals. The ritual of foot thumping is a crucial part of spiritual East African dance and musical traditions. The Siddis are followers of Islam and arrived in India from Muslim communities in East and Central Africa. Dhamaals are performed in memory of their spiritual leaders, among them Bava Gor, Mai Misra, Baba Habash and Sidi Nabi Sultan. According to Siddi folklore they arrived from Ethiopia through the Nubian Valley, Syria and the Indian Ocean to the coast of Kuda in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. Usually, Dhamaal songs and dances are performed to celebrate the anniversary of the birth and death of spiritual leaders. They are performed in two ways - Dance Dhamaal and Baithaaki Dhamaal. The Baithaaki Dhamaal is performed in the sitting position and the Dance Dhamaal is performed in both sitting and dance positions. During the performance of Baithaaki Dhamaal the focus is more on the lyrics and less on the musical instruments. During Dance Dhamaal the focus is more on the sounds of the instruments. These are often played in a frenzied manner and accompanied by frenzied dance movements. The spiritual songs that are sung during the Dhamaals are known as zikrs.

What is the tone of the speaker?

Maybe you're bored of bananas, apples and grapes and need a fresh produce pick. A nutrient-rich serving of kiwi fruit may be just what you need. A serving of kiwi fruit (2 kiwis) has twice the vitamin C of an orange, as much potassium as a banana and the fibre of a bowl of whole grain cereal-all for less than 100 calories! The fuzzy fruit is sky-high in both soluble and insoluble fibre, both of which are essential for promoting heart health, regulating digestion, and lowering cholesterol levels-that's a winning trifecta. Kiwi fruit has also been considered a 'nutritional all-star', as Rutgers University researchers found that kiwi fruit has the best nutrient density of 21 commonly consumed fruits.
Along with vitamin C, kiwi fruits are rich in many bioactive compounds that have antioxidant capacity to help to protect against free radicals, harmful by-products produced in the body. If you want clean energy, think of kiwi fruit because they're rich in magnesium, a nutrient essential to convert food into energy.

A kiwi fruit also doubles as a peeper-keeper by supplying your eyes with protective lutein, a carotenoid that's concentrated in eye tissues and helps protect against harmful free radicals. Kiwi fruit is also packed with blood pressure-lowering potassium. In fact, a 100-gram serving of kiwi fruit-that's about one large kiwi-provides 15% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of potassium.

Kiwi fruit has been growing in New Zealand for over 100 years. Once the fruit gained in popularity, other countries started to grow them including Italy, France, Chile, Japan, South Korea and Spain. At first, kiwis were referred to as 'Yang Tao' or 'Chinese Gooseberry', but the name was ultimately changed to kiwi fruit so that everyone would know where the fruit came from.

A ripe kiwi fruit will be plump and smooth-skinned, and free of wrinkles, bruise, and punctures. If you find that your kiwi is a little too firm after buying it, simply let it ripen at room temperature for three to five days. The firmer the fruit, the more tart it will taste. To speed up the ripening process, you can also place kiwis in a paper bag with an apple or banana. The kiwi will ripen in a day! If you want to store the fruit longer, you should keep it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.

The word 'kiwi' suggests that the fruit comes from:

Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Once, an old farmer named John lived in a village. Despite the arrival of young farmers with modern techniques, John stuck to traditional methods, believing in hard work and patience.One day, a group of young farmers came to the village and started using modern farming techniques and equipment. They boasted about their high yields and profits, and many of the villagers were impressed. Over time, the young farmers struggled while John's farm thrived, showcasing healthy crops and well-cared-for animals. Recognising his wisdom, the villagers sought John's guidance, and he became a respected elder. He taught them the importance of respecting nature, working with it, and embodying values like perseverance and hard work. John's farm became a model for sustainable and ethical practices, leaving a lasting legacy. He was remembered as a wise and humble man who dedicated his life to the land and community.

What did the young farmers do when they came to the village?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. It is a phenomenon that has been caused by human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas. This has led to an increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, in the atmosphere. The consequences of climate change are far-reaching and can be felt in many different ways.
One of the most significant impacts of climate change is the rise in global temperatures. The average temperature of the Earth's surface has increased by 1.1 degrees Celsius since the pre-industrial era, and this rise is expected to continue in the coming years. This increase in temperature is causing a range of changes in the Earth's climate, including more frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts, and floods.
Another consequence of climate change is the loss of biodiversity. As temperatures rise and weather patterns change, many species of plants and animals are struggling to adapt. This is leading to a decline in biodiversity, which is essential for maintaining the balance of ecosystems.
Climate change is also having a significant impact on human societies. Rising sea levels, for example, are putting millions of people at risk of flooding and displacement. In addition, changes in weather patterns are leading to crop failures and food shortages, particularly in developing countries where many people rely on subsistence agriculture.
To address the issue of climate change, there needs to be a concerted effort at the global level. Governments, businesses, and individuals all have a role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the changes that are already taking place.
One of the most important steps that can be taken is to transition to renewable energy sources. This means reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and investing in technologies such as wind, solar, and hydropower. Governments can incentivise the adoption of renewable energy by providing subsidies and tax breaks, while businesses can invest in new technologies and sustainable practices.
Individuals can also play a role in reducing their carbon footprint. This can be achieved by using public transport instead of driving, reducing meat consumption, and reducing energy consumption at home. Small changes in individual behaviour can add up to make a significant difference in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
In conclusion, climate change is a complex issue that requires a global response. The consequences of inaction are severe, and urgent action is needed to mitigate its impact. By working together, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity, and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Dhamaal is a mix of Sufi and African (mostly East African) musical and dance traditions. It refers particularly to the spiritual practices of the Siddis of Gujarat. The Siddis begin almost every Dhamaal song by blowing into a conch shell. This is often followed by the slow playing of East African percussion instruments like the musindo and the slow thumping of feet that marks the onset of the singing and dancing Dhamaals. The ritual of foot thumping is a crucial part of spiritual East African dance and musical traditions. The Siddis are followers of Islam and arrived in India from Muslim communities in East and Central Africa. Dhamaals are performed in memory of their spiritual leaders, among them Bava Gor, Mai Misra, Baba Habash and Sidi Nabi Sultan. According to Siddi folklore they arrived from Ethiopia through the Nubian Valley, Syria and the Indian Ocean to the coast of Kuda in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. Usually, Dhamaal songs and dances are performed to celebrate the anniversary of the birth and death of spiritual leaders. They are performed in two ways - Dance Dhamaal and Baithaaki Dhamaal. The Baithaaki Dhamaal is performed in the sitting position and the Dance Dhamaal is performed in both sitting and dance positions. During the performance of Baithaaki Dhamaal the focus is more on the lyrics and less on the musical instruments. During Dance Dhamaal the focus is more on the sounds of the instruments. These are often played in a frenzied manner and accompanied by frenzied dance movements. The spiritual songs that are sung during the Dhamaals are known as zikrs.

Who is NOT a spiritual leader of the Siddis?

In which year did the Hindi language receive official constitutional recognition in India?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Dhamaal is a mix of Sufi and African (mostly East African) musical and dance traditions. It refers particularly to the spiritual practices of the Siddis of Gujarat. The Siddis begin almost every Dhamaal song by blowing into a conch shell. This is often followed by the slow playing of East African percussion instruments like the musindo and the slow thumping of feet that marks the onset of the singing and dancing Dhamaals. The ritual of foot thumping is a crucial part of spiritual East African dance and musical traditions. The Siddis are followers of Islam and arrived in India from Muslim communities in East and Central Africa. Dhamaals are performed in memory of their spiritual leaders, among them Bava Gor, Mai Misra, Baba Habash and Sidi Nabi Sultan. According to Siddi folklore they arrived from Ethiopia through the Nubian Valley, Syria and the Indian Ocean to the coast of Kuda in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. Usually, Dhamaal songs and dances are performed to celebrate the anniversary of the birth and death of spiritual leaders. They are performed in two ways - Dance Dhamaal and Baithaaki Dhamaal. The Baithaaki Dhamaal is performed in the sitting position and the Dance Dhamaal is performed in both sitting and dance positions. During the performance of Baithaaki Dhamaal the focus is more on the lyrics and less on the musical instruments. During Dance Dhamaal the focus is more on the sounds of the instruments. These are often played in a frenzied manner and accompanied by frenzied dance movements. The spiritual songs that are sung during the Dhamaals are known as zikrs.

Identify the most suitable title for the passage.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[The passage is the same as provided in previous questions]

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of climate change, discussed in the passage?

Directions (Q.95 to Q.97): Read the following passage carefully and answer the question based on it.
India has made remarkable progress in the field of science and technology. In space science, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has created a special identity for itself in the world. The success of the Mangalyaan mission made India the fourth country to reach Mars. The success of Chandrayaan-3 brought the pride of becoming the first country to land on the south pole of the Moon. India has also achieved important milestones in nuclear energy, information technology, and biotechnology. Indian scientists amazed the world by developing indigenous vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Digital India campaign has brought a technological revolution to the country. Increasing the participation of youth in the field of science and technology is a vital need today.

According to the passage, what was the main achievement of Chandrayaan-3?

Directions (Q.95 to Q.97): Read the following passage carefully and answer the question based on it.
India has made remarkable progress in the field of science and technology. In space science, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has created a special identity for itself in the world. The success of the Mangalyaan mission made India the fourth country to reach Mars. The success of Chandrayaan-3 brought the pride of becoming the first country to land on the south pole of the Moon. India has also achieved important milestones in nuclear energy, information technology, and biotechnology. Indian scientists amazed the world by developing indigenous vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Digital India campaign has brought a technological revolution to the country. Increasing the participation of youth in the field of science and technology is a vital need today.

According to the passage, the Mangalyaan mission made India which country to reach Mars?

Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Once, an old farmer named John lived in a village. Despite the arrival of young farmers with modern techniques, John stuck to traditional methods, believing in hard work and patience.One day, a group of young farmers came to the village and started using modern farming techniques and equipment. They boasted about their high yields and profits, and many of the villagers were impressed. Over time, the young farmers struggled while John's farm thrived, showcasing healthy crops and well-cared-for animals. Recognising his wisdom, the villagers sought John's guidance, and he became a respected elder. He taught them the importance of respecting nature, working with it, and embodying values like perseverance and hard work. John's farm became a model for sustainable and ethical practices, leaving a lasting legacy. He was remembered as a wise and humble man who dedicated his life to the land and community.

What would be an appropriate title for this story?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[The passage is the same as provided in previous questions]

How can individuals contribute to reducing their carbon footprint?

Directions (Q.95 to Q.97): Read the following passage carefully and answer the question based on it.
India has made remarkable progress in the field of science and technology. In space science, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has created a special identity for itself in the world. The success of the Mangalyaan mission made India the fourth country to reach Mars. The success of Chandrayaan-3 brought the pride of becoming the first country to land on the south pole of the Moon. India has also achieved important milestones in nuclear energy, information technology, and biotechnology. Indian scientists amazed the world by developing indigenous vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Digital India campaign has brought a technological revolution to the country. Increasing the participation of youth in the field of science and technology is a vital need today.

According to the passage, what achievement did Indian scientists unlock during COVID-19?

The advancement of science has brought about profound changes in every aspect of our lives, from medical treatment to the way we communicate. The capacity of artificial intelligence, sometimes known as AI, to accomplish jobs that previously required human intellect has caused a revolution in a number of different sectors. The altering of organisms' genetic composition, which is made possible through genetic engineering, provides answers for issues relating to food security and renewable energy. Technologies that utilise renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, help to lower the emissions of greenhouse gases. Manufacturing has been radically altered with the introduction of 3D printing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has enabled better resource management via the connection of previously disconnected ordinary products. Because of the tremendous effects these technologies have on society, their use must be carefully considered from an ethical standpoint.
Which of the following statements concerning the effects of scientific advancements may be derived from the passage?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[The passage is the same as provided in previous questions]

What is one of the most important steps that can be taken to address climate change?

The advancement of science has brought about profound changes in every aspect of our lives, from medical treatment to the way we communicate. The capacity of artificial intelligence, sometimes known as AI, to accomplish jobs that previously required human intellect has caused a revolution in a number of different sectors. The altering of organisms' genetic composition, which is made possible through genetic engineering, provides answers for issues relating to food security and renewable energy. Technologies that utilise renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, help to lower the emissions of greenhouse gases. Manufacturing has been radically altered with the introduction of 3D printing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has enabled better resource management via the connection of previously disconnected ordinary products. Because of the tremendous effects these technologies have on society, their use must be carefully considered from an ethical standpoint.
Which of the following best captures the underlying theme of the passage?

निर्देश: दिए गए अनुच्छेद को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़कर निम्नलिखित प्रश्न का सही विकल्प छँटिए।
“प्रारम्भ से ही प्रकृति और मनुष्य का अटूट संबंध रहा है। प्रकृति और मनुष्य का संबंध अन्योन्याश्रित ओर परस्पर सह-अस्तित्व पर निर्भर है। प्रकृति ने मानव के लिए जीवनदायक तत्त्वों को उत्पन्न किया। मनुष्य ने वृक्षों के फल, बीज, जड़ें आदि खाकर अपनी भूख मिटाई। पेड़-पौधे हमें केवल भोजन ही प्रदान नहीं करते अपितु जीवनदायिनी वायु, ऑक्सीजन भी प्रदान करते हैं। ये वातावरण से कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड को ग्रहण करते हैं और ऑक्सीजन बाहर निकालते हैं। पृथ्वी पर हरियाली के स्त्रोत पेड़-पौधे ही हैं। वर्षा के कारक यही पेड़-पौधे हैं। मनुष्य ने अपनी आवश्यकताओं की पूर्ति के लिए वन-संपदा का अंधाधुंध दोहन किया है जिसके कारण प्राकृतिक असंतुलन उत्पन्न हो गया है। पर्यावरण में कम ऑक्सीजन तथा प्रदूषण के कारण अनेक प्रकार की घातक बीमारियाँ फैल रही हैं। पेड़-पौधों की कमी के चलते अनावृष्टि सूखा और भूमि–क्षरण की समस्या पैदा हो गई है”।

पेड़–पौधे हमें क्या नहीं देते हैं?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) has recently released its 'Living Planet Report 2022' - this finds a 69% decline in wildlife populations between 1970 and 2018. 'Vertebrate wildlife groups have fallen by two-thirds globally while freshwater species have shrunk by 83%. One million planets and animals face extinction - about 2.5% of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and fish have gone forever. The crisis is caused by the Anthropocene, our era of sprawling human impacts, extending from heating Earth's atmosphere to making oceans acidic and destroying habitat. Many animals inhabit trees, nooks and crannies in forests across Earth - yet, every year, we destroy ten million hectares of forestlands. Our greenhouse gas emissions warm the world, causing extreme weather events, droughts, heatwaves, wildfires and the collapse of productive plants. This forces wildlife to travel, seeking water and food. As they wander, they face human-animal conflicts over resources. We have a few consolations of metal and plastic to amuse ourselves with through this destruction - the animals of the Anthropocene have none.

However, losing them has huge implications for humanity. According to the World Economic Forum, an analysis of 163 industry sectors shows over half the world's GDP is dependent on nature and ecosystem services performed by animals. About $44trillionofeconomicvaluegenerationcomesfromsuchservices-theWorldBankfindstheircollapsecouldcausea$ 2.7 trillion annual decline in global GDP by 2030, South Asia among the worst-hit. Alongside, without our fellow species, we lose the wonders and beauty of the world. There are solutions to halt this growing loss. We can rejuvenate wild habitat, protect humans sharing lands with animals and respect wildlife's need or peace. Thinking about animals helps us understand the alchemy of existence.

How much forestland, according to the passage, is destroyed every year?

Maybe you're bored of bananas, apples and grapes and need a fresh produce pick. A nutrient-rich serving of kiwi fruit may be just what you need. A serving of kiwi fruit (2 kiwis) has twice the vitamin C of an orange, as much potassium as a banana and the fibre of a bowl of whole grain cereal-all for less than 100 calories! The fuzzy fruit is sky-high in both soluble and insoluble fibre, both of which are essential for promoting heart health, regulating digestion, and lowering cholesterol levels-that's a winning trifecta. Kiwi fruit has also been considered a 'nutritional all-star', as Rutgers University researchers found that kiwi fruit has the best nutrient density of 21 commonly consumed fruits.
Along with vitamin C, kiwi fruits are rich in many bioactive compounds that have antioxidant capacity to help to protect against free radicals, harmful by-products produced in the body. If you want clean energy, think of kiwi fruit because they're rich in magnesium, a nutrient essential to convert food into energy.

A kiwi fruit also doubles as a peeper-keeper by supplying your eyes with protective lutein, a carotenoid that's concentrated in eye tissues and helps protect against harmful free radicals. Kiwi fruit is also packed with blood pressure-lowering potassium. In fact, a 100-gram serving of kiwi fruit-that's about one large kiwi-provides 15% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of potassium.

Kiwi fruit has been growing in New Zealand for over 100 years. Once the fruit gained in popularity, other countries started to grow them including Italy, France, Chile, Japan, South Korea and Spain. At first, kiwis were referred to as 'Yang Tao' or 'Chinese Gooseberry', but the name was ultimately changed to kiwi fruit so that everyone would know where the fruit came from.

A ripe kiwi fruit will be plump and smooth-skinned, and free of wrinkles, bruise, and punctures. If you find that your kiwi is a little too firm after buying it, simply let it ripen at room temperature for three to five days. The firmer the fruit, the more tart it will taste. To speed up the ripening process, you can also place kiwis in a paper bag with an apple or banana. The kiwi will ripen in a day! If you want to store the fruit longer, you should keep it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.

A serving of kiwi fruit is rich in:

The advancement of science has brought about profound changes in every aspect of our lives, from medical treatment to the way we communicate. The capacity of artificial intelligence, sometimes known as AI, to accomplish jobs that previously required human intellect has caused a revolution in a number of different sectors. The altering of organisms' genetic composition, which is made possible through genetic engineering, provides answers for issues relating to food security and renewable energy. Technologies that utilise renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, help to lower the emissions of greenhouse gases. Manufacturing has been radically altered with the introduction of 3D printing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has enabled better resource management via the connection of previously disconnected ordinary products. Because of the tremendous effects these technologies have on society, their use must be carefully considered from an ethical standpoint.
According to the paragraph, which phrase describes computers capacity to undertake human-intelligence-based tasks?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[The passage is the same as provided in previous questions]

What is the central theme of the passage?

The advancement of science has brought about profound changes in every aspect of our lives, from medical treatment to the way we communicate. The capacity of artificial intelligence, sometimes known as AI, to accomplish jobs that previously required human intellect has caused a revolution in a number of different sectors. The altering of organisms' genetic composition, which is made possible through genetic engineering, provides answers for issues relating to food security and renewable energy. Technologies that utilise renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, help to lower the emissions of greenhouse gases. Manufacturing has been radically altered with the introduction of 3D printing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has enabled better resource management via the connection of previously disconnected ordinary products. Because of the tremendous effects these technologies have on society, their use must be carefully considered from an ethical standpoint.
Which technologies are stated in the text as utilising renewable or green energy sources?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follows.
[Passage as provided in Q.96]

Identify the tone of the passage.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.Hunger is an emotive word. Most of us reading this are fortunate to have enough to eat. We find the idea that the other people live in hunger deeply unsettling. Hence, it is also unsettling that the well-publicised 2022 Global Hunger Index has ranked India at 107 out of 121 countries. It has ranked India behind North Korea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Rwanda, Nigeria and Congo. This doesn't seem to make much sense. But people don't really like digging through the actual reports and methodology. They read the headline and comment on that and move on.The GHI report is jointly released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, non-government organisations from Ireland and Germany, respectively. Both are good organisations with long and reputed track records. The report is a 60-page beautiful PDF document, with its heart in the right place. The formatting and language are perfect. It has beautiful pictures, such as of African farm women holding vegetables.At the same time, its rankings are highly questionable. Four criteria are used to determine the final index: prevalence of undernourishment, child stunting rate, child wasting rate, and child mortality. Thus, three of the four criteria are related to children. Child stunting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference height for a 5-year-old. Child wasting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference weight for a 5-year-old. The argument is that if our children are not tall enough or do not weigh enough, it is an indicator of national hunger. It is in these parameters that India scored poorly, hence the slippage in rank.The GHI report takes India's data from our own National Family Health Survey 2019-21. This in turn is prepared by the health and family welfare ministry, by surveying a sizable sample of over 61 lakh households. In this 700-plus page survey report also, there is data for India's child stunting and child wasting rates. It says 36% of Indian kids are stunted and 19% of the children are wasted. These are some of the highest values in the world. Plug these into the GHI criteria spreadsheet, India ranks low, behind even North Korea. We are a starving nation! Which of the following CANNOT be accepted by the general public in India regarding GHI?

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Children are the future of any country and a country that does not take care of this (1) ________ resource suffers later. A successful nation is that which makes its youth strong enough to lift this (2) ________ responsibility on their shoulders. (3) ________, this is not the case in our country. Education, which is a necessity, is still a (4) ________ here. Poor people (5) ________ to send their children to school.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.Hunger is an emotive word. Most of us reading this are fortunate to have enough to eat. We find the idea that the other people live in hunger deeply unsettling. Hence, it is also unsettling that the well-publicised 2022 Global Hunger Index has ranked India at 107 out of 121 countries. It has ranked India behind North Korea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Rwanda, Nigeria and Congo. This doesn't seem to make much sense. But people don't really like digging through the actual reports and methodology. They read the headline and comment on that and move on.The GHI report is jointly released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, non-government organisations from Ireland and Germany, respectively. Both are good organisations with long and reputed track records. The report is a 60-page beautiful PDF document, with its heart in the right place. The formatting and language are perfect. It has beautiful pictures, such as of African farm women holding vegetables.At the same time, its rankings are highly questionable. Four criteria are used to determine the final index: prevalence of undernourishment, child stunting rate, child wasting rate, and child mortality. Thus, three of the four criteria are related to children. Child stunting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference height for a 5-year-old. Child wasting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference weight for a 5-year-old. The argument is that if our children are not tall enough or do not weigh enough, it is an indicator of national hunger. It is in these parameters that India scored poorly, hence the slippage in rank.The GHI report takes India's data from our own National Family Health Survey 2019-21. This in turn is prepared by the health and family welfare ministry, by surveying a sizable sample of over 61 lakh households. In this 700-plus page survey report also, there is data for India's child stunting and child wasting rates. It says 36% of Indian kids are stunted and 19% of the children are wasted. These are some of the highest values in the world. Plug these into the GHI criteria spreadsheet, India ranks low, behind even North Korea. We are a starving nation! Select the correct summary of the given passage.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Children are the future of any country and a country that does not take care of this (1) ________ resource suffers later. A successful nation is that which makes its youth strong enough to lift this (2) ________ responsibility on their shoulders. (3) ________, this is not the case in our country. Education, which is a necessity, is still a (4) ________ here. Poor people (5) ________ to send their children to school.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
A potential flashpoint in the long-running boundary dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka was averted when the scheduled visit of two ministers in the Maharashtra government to Belgavi was called off. Unfortunately, this will not end the disruption endured by people in the area. Prohibitory orders have been imposed, public transport disrupted, and the atmosphere remains charged. The immediate trigger for this round of flare-ups is the conduct of senior functionaries in both governments and organisations with a stake in the issue.

The dispute goes back to reorganisation of states on linguistic lines in the 1950s. Multilingual regions were demarcated and Maharasthtra's governments have been unsatisfied with the allocation of Belgavi to Karnataka. A joint effort by governments in the two states in the 1960s to find a solution did not fructify. The dispute currently is in the Supreme Court. In other words, no amount of grandstanding by politicians on both sides is going to result in redrawing borders. However, that hasn't prevented them from periodically raking it up with the consequences borne by people in the region. As is the case with border areas, many inhabitants speak both languages even as politicians are ostensibly fighting the cause of speakers of one language.

India does need a more active national interstate council to manage tensions that arise out of disagreements over maps. However, an inactive council cannot condone the conduct of senior politicians as heated rhetoric causes collateral damage. India's painstaking transition to dismantling interstate fiscal barriers through the roll-out of GST is undermined when physical movement of goods and people get disrupted by escalating tension. The political class that set aside differences to arrive at a grand bargain and created a common market in India should not undo their achievement. One of India's strengths is the extent of multilingualism even when internal borders have been determined largely on linguistic basis. Politicians need to learn from common Indians.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'impose'.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Children are the future of any country and a country that does not take care of this (1) ________ resource suffers later. A successful nation is that which makes its youth strong enough to lift this (2) ________ responsibility on their shoulders. (3) ________, this is not the case in our country. Education, which is a necessity, is still a (4) ________ here. Poor people (5) ________ to send their children to school.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.Hunger is an emotive word. Most of us reading this are fortunate to have enough to eat. We find the idea that the other people live in hunger deeply unsettling. Hence, it is also unsettling that the well-publicised 2022 Global Hunger Index has ranked India at 107 out of 121 countries. It has ranked India behind North Korea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Rwanda, Nigeria and Congo. This doesn't seem to make much sense. But people don't really like digging through the actual reports and methodology. They read the headline and comment on that and move on.The GHI report is jointly released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, non-government organisations from Ireland and Germany, respectively. Both are good organisations with long and reputed track records. The report is a 60-page beautiful PDF document, with its heart in the right place. The formatting and language are perfect. It has beautiful pictures, such as of African farm women holding vegetables.At the same time, its rankings are highly questionable. Four criteria are used to determine the final index: prevalence of undernourishment, child stunting rate, child wasting rate, and child mortality. Thus, three of the four criteria are related to children. Child stunting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference height for a 5-year-old. Child wasting rate is defined as the percentage of children that are two standard deviations below the reference weight for a 5-year-old. The argument is that if our children are not tall enough or do not weigh enough, it is an indicator of national hunger. It is in these parameters that India scored poorly, hence the slippage in rank.The GHI report takes India's data from our own National Family Health Survey 2019-21. This in turn is prepared by the health and family welfare ministry, by surveying a sizable sample of over 61 lakh households. In this 700-plus page survey report also, there is data for India's child stunting and child wasting rates. It says 36% of Indian kids are stunted and 19% of the children are wasted. These are some of the highest values in the world. Plug these into the GHI criteria spreadsheet, India ranks low, behind even North Korea. We are a starving nation! In which country is the organisation Welthungerhilfe based?

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name 'silk routes' points to the 2 of West-bound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3 Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also ________5________the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[Same Passage as Above]

Select an appropriate title for the given passage.

The advancement of science has brought about profound changes in every aspect of our lives, from medical treatment to the way we communicate. The capacity of artificial intelligence, sometimes known as AI, to accomplish jobs that previously required human intellect has caused a revolution in a number of different sectors. The altering of organisms' genetic composition, which is made possible through genetic engineering, provides answers for issues relating to food security and renewable energy. Technologies that utilise renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, help to lower the emissions of greenhouse gases. Manufacturing has been radically altered with the introduction of 3D printing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has enabled better resource management via the connection of previously disconnected ordinary products. Because of the tremendous effects these technologies have on society, their use must be carefully considered from an ethical standpoint.
According to the passage, by linking which sort of products do the Internet of Things (IoT) provide improved resource management?

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (1) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[Same Passage as Above]

Identify the most suitable title for the passage.

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

ग‌द्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (2) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

ग‌द्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (3) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
The film industry is facing the challenge of the television screens which, because of their ready availability and nearness to (1) ______ seekers, are becoming very popular, particularly in the West where television programmes are as (2) ______ to people as newspaper material. Sustained entertainment for multitudes lasting two or three hours is possible only in big cinema halls. Scenic beauty, background effects and colour techniques which have made the products of cinema industry so (3) ______ and delightful may not be reproduced by television programme organisers, and therefore, this important invention in the field of wireless communication, in spite of having become a big rival of the cinema, may not succeed in replacing it.

The motion picture has also stepped into the international sphere as an agent of goodwill and co-operation among nations. Cultural contacts which tend to reduce tension in the world and bring (4) ______ in international relations have been established through the medium of films. The more people understand and appreciate the past history, present aims, customs, habits and beliefs of men and women in foreign lands, the more will they realise that their interests can best be served by establishing friendly relations with them and by removing those irritants which breed (5) _______, lack of cooperation and the desire to punish those whose views and attitudes are such as they do not like. As cultural agents, movies can cement ties of love and brotherhood AMONG nations and teach them to confer on each other the benefits of all the rich and glorious achievements of the present enlightened age. In recent years, artists of the film world have been visiting foreign lands with a view to presenting before audiences in those countries the best products of their cultural heritage. Film festivals, which many European and Asian countries have been organising from time to time, have also proved to be of immense value in reducing social barriers, colour prejudices and other causes of friction between nations.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic trait of a national language ('Rashtrabhasha'), according to the passage?

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

ग‌द्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (4) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (5) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

Maybe you're bored of bananas, apples and grapes and need a fresh produce pick. A nutrient-rich serving of kiwi fruit may be just what you need. A serving of kiwi fruit (2 kiwis) has twice the vitamin C of an orange, as much potassium as a banana and the fibre of a bowl of whole grain cereal-all for less than 100 calories! The fuzzy fruit is sky-high in both soluble and insoluble fibre, both of which are essential for promoting heart health, regulating digestion, and lowering cholesterol levels-that's a winning trifecta. Kiwi fruit has also been considered a 'nutritional all-star', as Rutgers University researchers found that kiwi fruit has the best nutrient density of 21 commonly consumed fruits.
Along with vitamin C, kiwi fruits are rich in many bioactive compounds that have antioxidant capacity to help to protect against free radicals, harmful by-products produced in the body. If you want clean energy, think of kiwi fruit because they're rich in magnesium, a nutrient essential to convert food into energy.

A kiwi fruit also doubles as a peeper-keeper by supplying your eyes with protective lutein, a carotenoid that's concentrated in eye tissues and helps protect against harmful free radicals. Kiwi fruit is also packed with blood pressure-lowering potassium. In fact, a 100-gram serving of kiwi fruit-that's about one large kiwi-provides 15% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of potassium.

Kiwi fruit has been growing in New Zealand for over 100 years. Once the fruit gained in popularity, other countries started to grow them including Italy, France, Chile, Japan, South Korea and Spain. At first, kiwis were referred to as 'Yang Tao' or 'Chinese Gooseberry', but the name was ultimately changed to kiwi fruit so that everyone would know where the fruit came from.

A ripe kiwi fruit will be plump and smooth-skinned, and free of wrinkles, bruise, and punctures. If you find that your kiwi is a little too firm after buying it, simply let it ripen at room temperature for three to five days. The firmer the fruit, the more tart it will taste. To speed up the ripening process, you can also place kiwis in a paper bag with an apple or banana. The kiwi will ripen in a day! If you want to store the fruit longer, you should keep it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.

Kiwi is considered a 'nutritional all-star' because:

Fill in blank (1) with the most appropriate option based on the passage:दैनिक जीवन के सभी कार्य मनुष्य और ______ (1) एक समान करते हैं। मनुष्य और पशु दोनों में यदि कोई अंतर है तो बस यही कि मनुष्य में परोपकार की ______ (2) होती है। वह इसमें आनंद अनुभव करता है। पशु इस ______ (3) से वंचित रह जाते हैं। परोपकार तो हमारी भारतीय ______ (4) के मूल में है। भारतीय इतिहास में ऐसे अनेक उदाहरण मिल जाएँगे जिन्होंने ______ (5) के लिए अपना सर्वस्व दान कर दिया।

Fill in blank (2) with the most appropriate option based on the passage:दैनिक जीवन के सभी कार्य मनुष्य और ______ (1) एक समान करते हैं। मनुष्य और पशु दोनों में यदि कोई अंतर है तो बस यही कि मनुष्य में परोपकार की ______ (2) होती है। वह इसमें आनंद अनुभव करता है। पशु इस ______ (3) से वंचित रह जाते हैं। परोपकार तो हमारी भारतीय ______ (4) के मूल में है। भारतीय इतिहास में ऐसे अनेक उदाहरण मिल जाएँगे जिन्होंने ______ (5) के लिए अपना सर्वस्व दान कर दिया।

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[The same passage is provided as in Q.96]

One major advantages of the complete lockdown for animals was more _______.

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए-
आप लोगों ने कभी शुद्ध हृदय से इस पर विचार किया है कि माता, मातृभूमि और ________ (1) का आप पर कुछ ऋण भी है या नहीं? एक जननी आपको जन्म देती है, एक की गोद में खेल-कूदकर और खा-पीकर आप पुष्ट होते हैं और एक आपको अपने भावों को प्रकट करने की ________ (2) दे, आपके सांसարिक जीवन को सुखमय बनाती है। जिसका आप पर इतना उपकार है, उसके लिए कुछ करना क्या आपका परम कर्तव्य नहीं है? प्यारे भाइयो ! उठो आलस्य छोड़ो, कमर कसो और अपनी मातृभाषा की सेवा में तत्पर हो जाओ, अपने को ________ (3) से मुक्त करो। संसार में ________ (4) कहलाओ और मातृसेवकों में अपनी कीर्ति छोड़ जाओ। परंतु ध्यान रहे, यह व्रत साधारण नहीं है। इस व्रत का पालन करना ________ (5) की धार पर चलने के समान है।

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (1) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[The same passage is provided as in Q.96]

_______ is NOT responsible for the increase in environmental pollution.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[Same Passage as Above]

What is the passage based upon?

Read the passage and answer the questions given below it.
We are all aware of the danger posed to our lives by pollution. The evidence on pollution's dangers is powerful. It is linked not just to breathing problems but also to increased rates of heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia, premature birth and much more. Those who live with polluted air are more likely to die prematurely. It is especially important to protect those most vulnerable to dirty air's effects — children, older people and those with heart or lung conditions. Here are some things we can do to help protect ourselves and our family. One can begin by choosing one's route wisely. There are variations in pollution levels, within the same city — even the same neighborhood. It has been found that individuals take in different amounts of toxic air, depending on exactly where they live, and where their routines take them. This insight can help us to limit the pollution we are exposed to. When walking, running or biking, "the things you can vary are, where do you go and when do you go," said Darby Jack, Associate Professor of Environmental Health at Columbia University. By doing these two things we can bring about a reduction in exposure to pollution. Limiting exposure is particularly important during exercise, when we take in more air.

Thus staying clear of the busiest roads, even just by choosing a parallel route a block away, can halve the pollution one breathes in. Route choice is as important for drivers as for pedestrians, since exhaust fumes can become even more concentrated inside a car. Being careful about the time of day one travels can also be very helpful in protecting oneself against pollution. It has been found that travelling at less polluted times helps greatly because rush hours, as we all know, generally bring pollution peaks. "It's basically about awareness," said Frank Kelly, director of the Environmental Research Group at King's College, London. "You need to understand where you're being exposed the most, and then you need to be able to take measures to avoid that."

Select the correct option.
Air pollution is especially dangerous for

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए-
आप लोगों ने कभी शुद्ध हृदय से इस पर विचार किया है कि माता, मातृभूमि और ________ (1) का आप पर कुछ ऋण भी है या नहीं? एक जननी आपको जन्म देती है, एक की गोद में खेल-कूदकर और खा-पीकर आप पुष्ट होते हैं और एक आपको अपने भावों को प्रकट करने की ________ (2) दे, आपके सांसारिक जीवन को सुखमय बनाती है। जिसका आप पर इतना उपकार है, उसके लिए कुछ करना क्या आपका परम कर्तव्य नहीं है? प्यारे भाइयो ! उठो आलस्य छोड़ो, कमर कसो और अपनी मातृभाषा की सेवा में तत्पर हो जाओ, अपने को ________ (3) से मुक्त करो। संसार में ________ (4) कहलाओ और मातृसेवकों में अपनी कीर्ति छोड़ जाओ। परंतु ध्यान रहे, यह व्रत साधारण नहीं है। इस व्रत का पालन करना ________ (5) की धार पर चलने के समान है।

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (3) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

Read the passage and answer the questions given below it.
We are all aware of the danger posed to our lives by pollution. The evidence on pollution's dangers is powerful. It is linked not just to breathing problems but also to increased rates of heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia, premature birth and much more. Those who live with polluted air are more likely to die prematurely. It is especially important to protect those most vulnerable to dirty air's effects — children, older people and those with heart or lung conditions. Here are some things we can do to help protect ourselves and our family. One can begin by choosing one's route wisely. There are variations in pollution levels, within the same city — even the same neighborhood. It has been found that individuals take in different amounts of toxic air, depending on exactly where they live, and where their routines take them. This insight can help us to limit the pollution we are exposed to. When walking, running or biking, "the things you can vary are, where do you go and when do you go," said Darby Jack, Associate Professor of Environmental Health at Columbia University. By doing these two things we can bring about a reduction in exposure to pollution. Limiting exposure is particularly important during exercise, when we take in more air.

Thus staying clear of the busiest roads, even just by choosing a parallel route a block away, can halve the pollution one breathes in. Route choice is as important for drivers as for pedestrians, since exhaust fumes can become even more concentrated inside a car. Being careful about the time of day one travels can also be very helpful in protecting oneself against pollution. It has been found that travelling at less polluted times helps greatly because rush hours, as we all know, generally bring pollution peaks. "It's basically about awareness," said Frank Kelly, director of the Environmental Research Group at King's College, London. "You need to understand where you're being exposed the most, and then you need to be able to take measures to avoid that."

Select the option that is incorrect.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name 'silk routes' points to the 2 of West-bound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3 Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also ________5________the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Read the passage and answer the questions given below it.
We are all aware of the danger posed to our lives by pollution. The evidence on pollution's dangers is powerful. It is linked not just to breathing problems but also to increased rates of heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia, premature birth and much more. Those who live with polluted air are more likely to die prematurely. It is especially important to protect those most vulnerable to dirty air's effects — children, older people and those with heart or lung conditions. Here are some things we can do to help protect ourselves and our family. One can begin by choosing one's route wisely. There are variations in pollution levels, within the same city — even the same neighborhood. It has been found that individuals take in different amounts of toxic air, depending on exactly where they live, and where their routines take them. This insight can help us to limit the pollution we are exposed to. When walking, running or biking, "the things you can vary are, where do you go and when do you go," said Darby Jack, Associate Professor of Environmental Health at Columbia University. By doing these two things we can bring about a reduction in exposure to pollution. Limiting exposure is particularly important during exercise, when we take in more air.

Thus staying clear of the busiest roads, even just by choosing a parallel route a block away, can halve the pollution one breathes in. Route choice is as important for drivers as for pedestrians, since exhaust fumes can become even more concentrated inside a car. Being careful about the time of day one travels can also be very helpful in protecting oneself against pollution. It has been found that travelling at less polluted times helps greatly because rush hours, as we all know, generally bring pollution peaks. "It's basically about awareness," said Frank Kelly, director of the Environmental Research Group at King's College, London. "You need to understand where you're being exposed the most, and then you need to be able to take measures to avoid that."

Select the correct option.
It is not safe to be inside an air-conditioned car because

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए-
आप लोगों ने कभी शुद्ध हृदय से इस पर विचार किया है कि माता, मातृभूमि और ________ (1) का आप पर कुछ ऋण भी है या नहीं? एक जननी आपको जन्म देती है, एक की गोद में खेल-कूदकर और खा-पीकर आप पुष्ट होते हैं और एक आपको अपने भावों को प्रकट करने की ________ (2) दे, आपके सांसारिक जीवन को सुखमय बनाती है। जिसका आप पर इतना उपकार है, उसके लिए कुछ करना क्या आपका परम कर्तव्य नहीं है? प्यारे भाइयो ! उठो आलस्य छोड़ो, कमर कसो और अपनी मातृभाषा की सेवा में तत्पर हो जाओ, अपने को ________ (3) से मुक्त करो। संसार में ________ (4) कहलाओ और मातृसेवकों में अपनी कीर्ति छोड़ जाओ। परंतु ध्यान रहे, यह व्रत साधारण नहीं है। इस व्रत का पालन करना ________ (5) की धार पर चलने के समान है।

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (5) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[The passage is the same as provided in previous questions.]

In the given passage, ‘when words fail’ means:

Indian rivers play an integral part in enriching the value and heavenly beauty of India. They are our greatest natural assets. There are hundreds of them watering our land and making it green and fertile; they even flow as natural highways linking the towns with the villages. The most eye-catching variety of these rivers is that there are navigable rivers, especially in Bengal and Kerala. Even raging torrents which leap from the mountains down to the deep gorges. Some huge rivers sometimes burst their banks and flood the countryside. And in tribute to their strength and beauty, we have always held them sacred. To love India is to love her rivers, big and small.
What are the two words highlighted in the passage that describe the vital role of rivers in the development of the agriculture sector?

Directions (Q.90 to Q.94): Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The city of London is situated on the banks of the River Thames, which has a wide breadth and deep water. Due to its proximity to the sea coast and plenty of water in the River Thames, London is also a huge port. Hundreds of ships come and go there every day, and when viewed from afar, it looks like a forest of masts over the River Thames. From here, goods are sent to and received from all directions of the earth. A large part of the food supplies for London and England arrives at this port. If the movement of ships stops for a week, there would be widespread panic and outcry (Trahi-Trahi) in this country. Therefore, the British Empire has made its naval power so strong that no state power in the world can compete with it in a naval war.

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Trahi-Trahi mach jana'?

Fill in blank (3) with the most appropriate option based on the passage:दैनिक जीवन के सभी कार्य मनुष्य और ______ (1) एक समान करते हैं। मनुष्य और पशु दोनों में यदि कोई अंतर है तो बस यही कि मनुष्य में परोपकार की ______ (2) होती है। वह इसमें आनंद अनुभव करता है। पशु इस ______ (3) से वंचित रह जाते हैं। परोपकार तो हमारी भारतीय ______ (4) के मूल में है। भारतीय इतिहास में ऐसे अनेक उदाहरण मिल जाएँगे जिन्होंने ______ (5) के लिए अपना सर्वस्व दान कर दिया।

Fill in blank (4) with the most appropriate option based on the passage:दैनिक जीवन के सभी कार्य मनुष्य और ______ (1) एक समान करते हैं। मनुष्य और पशु दोनों में यदि कोई अंतर है तो बस यही कि मनुष्य में परोपकार की ______ (2) होती है। वह इसमें आनंद अनुभव करता है। पशु इस ______ (3) से वंचित रह जाते हैं। परोपकार तो हमारी भारतीय ______ (4) के मूल में है। भारतीय इतिहास में ऐसे अनेक उदाहरण मिल जाएँगे जिन्होंने ______ (5) के लिए अपना सर्वस्व दान कर दिया।

Fill in blank (5) with the most appropriate option based on the passage:दैनिक जीवन के सभी कार्य मनुष्य और ______ (1) एक समान करते हैं। मनुष्य और पशु दोनों में यदि कोई अंतर है तो बस यही कि मनुष्य में परोपकार की ______ (2) होती है। वह इसमें आनंद अनुभव करता है। पशु इस ______ (3) से वंचित रह जाते हैं। परोपकार तो हमारी भारतीय ______ (4) के मूल में है। भारतीय इतिहास में ऐसे अनेक उदाहरण मिल जाएँगे जिन्होंने ______ (5) के लिए अपना सर्वस्व दान कर दिया।

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थान (1) की पूर्ति के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए:
महापुरुषों ने समय को सच्चा ________ (1) माना है। वह इसलिए क्योंकि सभी मनुष्यों को अनेक प्रकार की (2) समय स्वयं ही देता रहता है। मान लीजिये, किसी को ट्रेन पकड़नी है, यदि वह ठीक समय पर रेलवे स्टेशन पर (3) ______ जाएगा तभी वह (4)______ को पकड़ सकेगा। एक क्षण की ______ (5) से ट्रेन छूट जाएगी। तब वह अवश्य ही पश्चाताप से भर कर अपने मन में सोचेगा कि काश मैं दो चार क्षण पहले ही चल देता।

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थान (2) की पूर्ति के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए:
महापुरुषों ने समय को सच्चा ________ (1) माना है। वह इसलिए क्योंकि सभी मनुष्यों को अनेक प्रकार की (2) समय स्वयं ही देता रहता है। मान लीजिये, किसी को ट्रेन पकड़नी है, यदि वह ठीक समय पर रेलवे स्टेशन पर (3) ______ जाएगा तभी वह (4)______ को पकड़ सकेगा। एक क्षण की ______ (5) से ट्रेन छूट जाएगी। तब वह अवश्य ही पश्चाताप से भर कर अपने मन में सोचेगा कि काश मैं दो चार क्षण पहले ही चल देता।

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थान (3) की पूर्ति के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए:
महापुरुषों ने समय को सच्चा ________ (1) माना है। वह इसलिए क्योंकि सभी मनुष्यों को अनेक प्रकार की (2) समय स्वयं ही देता रहता है। मान लीजिये, किसी को ट्रेन पकड़नी है, यदि वह ठीक समय पर रेलवे स्टेशन पर (3) ______ जाएगा तभी वह (4)______ को पकड़ सकेगा। एक क्षण की ______ (5) से ट्रेन छूट जाएगी। तब वह अवश्य ही पश्चाताप से भर कर अपने मन में सोचेगा कि काश मैं दो चार क्षण पहले ही चल देता।

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थान (4) की पूर्ति के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए:
महापुरुषों ने समय को सच्चा ________ (1) माना है। वह इसलिए क्योंकि सभी मनुष्यों को अनेक प्रकार की (2) समय स्वयं ही देता रहता है। मान लीजिये, किसी को ट्रेन पकड़नी है, यदि वह ठीक समय पर रेलवे स्टेशन पर (3) ______ जाएगा तभी वह (4)______ को पकड़ सकेगा। एक क्षण की ______ (5) से ट्रेन छूट जाएगी। तब वह अवश्य ही पश्चाताप से भर कर अपने मन में सोचेगा कि काश मैं दो चार क्षण पहले ही चल देता।

निम्नलिखित गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थान (5) की पूर्ति के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन कीजिए:
महापुरुषों ने समय को सच्चा ________ (1) माना है। वह इसलिए क्योंकि सभी मनुष्यों को अनेक प्रकार की (2) समय स्वयं ही देता रहता है। मान लीजिये, किसी को ट्रेन पकड़नी है, यदि वह ठीक समय पर रेलवे स्टेशन पर (3) ______ जाएगा तभी वह (4)______ को पकड़ सकेगा। एक क्षण की ______ (5) से ट्रेन छूट जाएगी। तब वह अवश्य ही पश्चाताप से भर कर अपने मन में सोचेगा कि काश मैं दो चार क्षण पहले ही चल देता।

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.On 14 November 2022, the POCSO Act completed a decade of being on the statute books in India. When enacted, it marked the culmination of years of campaigning for a dedicated domestic legislation to deal with sexual offenses against children. Ten years is a reasonable period of time to look back and reflect on how far it has been able to meet the objectives it set out to achieve.Objectives of the law: The need for a dedicated law to deal with sexual offenses against children emanated from a realisation that, by failing to account for the specific needs of child victims, the criminal justice system's response to such cases lacked the sensitivity required. To address this concern, the POCSO Act in addition to providing punishment for sexual offenses against children, provided certain safeguards to make children's interaction with the criminal justice system 'child-friendly'. For instance, the child victim should not see the accused at the time of testifying and that trial be held in camera. The evidence of a child shall be recorded within a period of 30 days. The trial court completes the trial, as far as possible, within a period of one year from the date of cognisance. The POCSO rules, 2020 also made a provision for appointment of support persons for victims to render assistance.Hurdles in implementation: Implementing a new law in a vast country like India is not an easy task. Though the child protection ecosystem is complex and involves the interplay of multiple actors, when it comes to courts, the delay in disposal of POCSO cases presents one of the biggest challenges in meeting the Act's objectives. There is a huge variation in the average case length across states. For instance, Chandigarh takes about six months (on average) to dispose of a case, Himachal Pradesh takes about two years 10 months. Slow disposals not only impact the accused who might be incarcerated during the duration of the trial but also negatively impact the child victim who might be retraumatised.Lessons learnt: Though the Act's implementation is far from perfect, the fact remains that the criminal justice system is more sensitive towards child victims today than it was a decade ago. Since some states are clearly performing better than others, certain best practices can be adopted by other states.Going forward, the government and the judiciary need to assess the gaps in implementation and strengthen the capacity of the various actors to meet the objectives of the Act. Select the most appropriate title for the passage.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.[Same Passage as Above]Which of the following statements is NOT correct, according to the passage?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Do you know that fashion accounts for around 10% of greenhouse gas emissions from human activity?
It is imperative that we educate ourselves about the ways in which we can reduce the impact our wardrobe has on the climate.
We are a society that is addicted to mindless consumerism. Each of us needs to think deeply about the ways and means through which we can reduce our carbon footprint on the environment. Let us begin with our wardrobe. What is it that leads us to over-purchase? Is there an underlying reason for our compulsive buying?
Psychologists say that underlying the impulse to buy is our need for self-esteem, status and belonging. They also say that the impulse to shop is difficult to control with the emergence of online shopping 24/7 over the internet.
One way to beat this is to simply ration the time you spend looking at clothes online. Another way is to open vintage or second-hand clothes stores. The latter can be more successful as it still gives the buyer the thrill of buying and experiencing the sense of reward and fulfillment. In doing so, one slows down the fast-fashion cycle by giving a second life to clothes. Besides buying less, one can extend the life of our clothes by mending and repairing them. Websites like Love your Clothes encourage this and also offer tips on how to do this. Finally, how one disposes one’s worn out clothes at the end of their useful life is also very important. Dumping them only adds to the huge landfills or to increased harmful emissions through incineration. The most environmentally sound way of disposing them is to send them for recycling. Some major manufacturers have now started using recycled fabrics, but it is often hard for consumers to find places to take their old clothes.

Love your Clothes is an organisation that works for a sustainable environment by teaching people how to _________ their clothes.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.[Same Passage as Above]What is the view of the writer on one decade of the POCSO Act?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.[Same Passage as Above]Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The POCSO Act deals with _______

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.[Same Passage as Above]Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'incarcerate'.

Based on the reading passage, which of the following statements is correct?

दिए गए गद्यांश में से कुछ शब्द हटा दिए गए हैं, दिए गए विकल्पों की सहायता से रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करें, प्रत्येक संख्या के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन करें।
सकारात्मक सोच व्यक्ति को (1)__________ की ओर ले जाती है। कहा भी जाता है कि मन के हारे हार है, मन के जीते (2)। जीवन एक संघर्ष है और इसका हमें (3) होकर सामना करना चाहिए। सकारात्मक सोच से ऊर्जा प्राप्त होती है और हमारा (4)__________ बढ़ता है। निराशा हमें कमजोर बनाती है जबकि आशा नई (5)__________ दिखाती है।

गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थान (1) के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त शब्द होगा-

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Do you know that fashion accounts for around 10% of greenhouse gas emissions from human activity?
It is imperative that we educate ourselves about the ways in which we can reduce the impact our wardrobe has on the climate.
We are a society that is addicted to mindless consumerism. Each of us needs to think deeply about the ways and means through which we can reduce our carbon footprint on the environment. Let us begin with our wardrobe. What is it that leads us to over-purchase? Is there an underlying reason for our compulsive buying?
Psychologists say that underlying the impulse to buy is our need for self-esteem, status and belonging. They also say that the impulse to shop is difficult to control with the emergence of online shopping 24/7 over the internet.
One way to beat this is to simply ration the time you spend looking at clothes online. Another way is to open vintage or second-hand clothes stores. The latter can be more successful as it still gives the buyer the thrill of buying and experiencing the sense of reward and fulfillment. In doing so, one slows down the fast-fashion cycle by giving a second life to clothes. Besides buying less, one can extend the life of our clothes by mending and repairing them. Websites like Love your Clothes encourage this and also offer tips on how to do this. Finally, how one disposes one’s worn out clothes at the end of their useful life is also very important. Dumping them only adds to the huge landfills or to increased harmful emissions through incineration. The most environmentally sound way of disposing them is to send them for recycling. Some major manufacturers have now started using recycled fabrics, but it is often hard for consumers to find places to take their old clothes.

The main idea of this text is that one must:

दिए गए गद्यांश में से कुछ शब्द हटा दिए गए हैं, दिए गए विकल्पों की सहायता से रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करें, प्रत्येक संख्या के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन करें।
सकारात्मक सोच व्यक्ति को (1)__________ की ओर ले जाती है। कहा भी जाता है कि मन के हारे हार है, मन के जीते (2)। जीवन एक संघर्ष है और इसका हमें (3) होकर सामना करना चाहिए। सकारात्मक सोच से ऊर्जा प्राप्त होती है और हमारा (4)__________ बढ़ता है। निराशा हमें कमजोर बनाती है जबकि आशा नई (5)__________ दिखाती है।

गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थान (2) के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त शब्द होगा-

दिए गए गद्यांश में से कुछ शब्द हटा दिए गए हैं, दिए गए विकल्पों की सहायता से रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करें, प्रत्येक संख्या के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन करें।
सकारात्मक सोच व्यक्ति को (1)__________ की ओर ले जाती है। कहा भी जाता है कि मन के हारे हार है, मन के जीते (2)। जीवन एक संघर्ष है और इसका हमें (3) होकर सामना करना चाहिए। सकारात्मक सोच से ऊर्जा प्राप्त होती है और हमारा (4)__________ बढ़ता है। निराशा हमें कमजोर बनाती है जबकि आशा नई (5)__________ दिखाती है।

गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थान (3) के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त शब्द होगा-

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Do you know that fashion accounts for around 10% of greenhouse gas emissions from human activity?
It is imperative that we educate ourselves about the ways in which we can reduce the impact our wardrobe has on the climate.
We are a society that is addicted to mindless consumerism. Each of us needs to think deeply about the ways and means through which we can reduce our carbon footprint on the environment. Let us begin with our wardrobe. What is it that leads us to over-purchase? Is there an underlying reason for our compulsive buying?
Psychologists say that underlying the impulse to buy is our need for self-esteem, status and belonging. They also say that the impulse to shop is difficult to control with the emergence of online shopping 24/7 over the internet.
One way to beat this is to simply ration the time you spend looking at clothes online. Another way is to open vintage or second-hand clothes stores. The latter can be more successful as it still gives the buyer the thrill of buying and experiencing the sense of reward and fulfillment. In doing so, one slows down the fast-fashion cycle by giving a second life to clothes. Besides buying less, one can extend the life of our clothes by mending and repairing them. Websites like Love your Clothes encourage this and also offer tips on how to do this. Finally, how one disposes one’s worn out clothes at the end of their useful life is also very important. Dumping them only adds to the huge landfills or to increased harmful emissions through incineration. The most environmentally sound way of disposing them is to send them for recycling. Some major manufacturers have now started using recycled fabrics, but it is often hard for consumers to find places to take their old clothes.

Manufacturers can contribute to the environment by motivating people to return their worn out clothes for:

दिए गए गद्यांश में से कुछ शब्द हटा दिए गए हैं, दिए गए विकल्पों की सहायता से रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करें, प्रत्येक संख्या के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन करें।
सकारात्मक सोच व्यक्ति को (1)__________ की ओर ले जाती है। कहा भी जाता है कि मन के हारे हार है, मन के जीते (2)। जीवन एक संघर्ष है और इसका हमें (3) होकर सामना करना चाहिए। सकारात्मक सोच से ऊर्जा प्राप्त होती है और हमारा (4)__________ बढ़ता है। निराशा हमें कमजोर बनाती है जबकि आशा नई (5)__________ दिखाती है।

गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थान (4) के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त शब्द होगा-

दिए गए गद्यांश में से कुछ शब्द हटा दिए गए हैं, दिए गए विकल्पों की सहायता से रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करें, प्रत्येक संख्या के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन करें।
सकारात्मक सोच व्यक्ति को (1)__________ की ओर ले जाती है। कहा भी जाता है कि मन के हारे हार है, मन के जीते (2)। जीवन एक संघर्ष है और इसका हमें (3) होकर सामना करना चाहिए। सकारात्मक सोच से ऊर्जा प्राप्त होती है और हमारा (4)__________ बढ़ता है। निराशा हमें कमजोर बनाती है जबकि आशा नई (5)__________ दिखाती है।

गद्यांश के रिक्त स्थान (5) के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त शब्द होगा-

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Do you know that fashion accounts for around 10% of greenhouse gas emissions from human activity?
It is imperative that we educate ourselves about the ways in which we can reduce the impact our wardrobe has on the climate.
We are a society that is addicted to mindless consumerism. Each of us needs to think deeply about the ways and means through which we can reduce our carbon footprint on the environment. Let us begin with our wardrobe. What is it that leads us to over-purchase? Is there an underlying reason for our compulsive buying?
Psychologists say that underlying the impulse to buy is our need for self-esteem, status and belonging. They also say that the impulse to shop is difficult to control with the emergence of online shopping 24/7 over the internet.
One way to beat this is to simply ration the time you spend looking at clothes online. Another way is to open vintage or second-hand clothes stores. The latter can be more successful as it still gives the buyer the thrill of buying and experiencing the sense of reward and fulfillment. In doing so, one slows down the fast-fashion cycle by giving a second life to clothes. Besides buying less, one can extend the life of our clothes by mending and repairing them. Websites like Love your Clothes encourage this and also offer tips on how to do this. Finally, how one disposes one’s worn out clothes at the end of their useful life is also very important. Dumping them only adds to the huge landfills or to increased harmful emissions through incineration. The most environmentally sound way of disposing them is to send them for recycling. Some major manufacturers have now started using recycled fabrics, but it is often hard for consumers to find places to take their old clothes.

According to the passage, we can all contribute towards a healthy environment by rethinking about our: