Passage I
There is a story of a man who thought he had a right to do what he liked. One day, this gentleman was walking along a busy road, spinning his walking-stick round and round in his hand, and was trying to look important. A man walking behind him objected.
"You ought not to spin your walking-stick round and round like that !" he said.
" I am free to do what I like with my walking-stick" argued the gentleman.
"Of course you are", said the other man, "but you ought to know that your freedom ends where my nose begins." The story tells us that we can enjoy our rights and our freedom only if they do not interfere with other people's rights and freedom.
The gentleman was
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Answer: C
The gentleman was spinning his walking-stick.
The passage says he was 'spinning his walking-stick round and round in his hand'. He was walking, not running, and no dogs appear in the story, so options A and B are wrong. Option D fails because option C is stated outright.
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The gentleman was trying to look
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Answer: A
He was trying to look important.
The passage says he 'was trying to look important' as he walked along swinging his stick. Honest, hard-working and caring are not said of him anywhere.
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The man walking behind the gentleman
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Answer: B
The man walking behind him objected his action.
The passage says 'A man walking behind him objected' and quotes his words: 'You ought not to spin your walking-stick round and round like that!' He did not praise or enjoy it, and nobody complained to a policeman.
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The man who protested was a
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Answer: D
The man who protested was a passer-by.
The passage calls him only 'a man walking behind him' and 'the other man', an ordinary person on the road. It gives him no occupation, so teacher, policeman and lawyer are unsupported; the only option that fits a stranger walking behind on the road is passer-by.
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Here two short passages have been given. Read the passages carefully and select your answer from the given alternatives below each question.
PASSAGE - II
Tipu's gold throne with its fabulous jewellery was broken up and its solid gold peacock which had dazzling diamonds and other precious stones in its plumage was sent to England for being presented to the Queen.
Only about 2,000 volumes could be salvaged from Tipu's famed library when it was burnt by the soldiers. These were taken to Fort William and later to England.
What happened to Tipu's gold throne ?
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Answer: A
Tipu's gold throne was broken up.
The first sentence of Passage II says the throne 'was broken up' and its gold peacock sent to England.
Melting and throwing it in the river are not mentioned, and since the passage does state what happened, 'None of these' is wrong.
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The gold peacock was sent to England
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Answer: B
The gold peacock was sent to England to be given to the Queen.
The passage says it 'was sent to England for being presented to the Queen', so option B restates it in other words.
Selling it, giving it to the poor of England and burying it underground are not suggested anywhere in the passage.
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Tipu's famed library was destroyed because
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Answer: A
The library was destroyed because it was set on fire by the soldiers.
The passage says only about 2,000 volumes could be salvaged from Tipu's famed library 'when it was burnt by the soldiers', so the cause was fire set by the soldiers.
Flooding and white ants are not mentioned, and as the passage names the cause, 'none of these' is wrong.
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Here two short passages have been given. Read the passages carefully and select your answer from the given alternatives below each question.
PASSAGE - I
The rivers of Sunderbans yield large varieties of saline water and estuarine fish. To get a good catch, the fishermen have to travel deep into the forest, often as far as the sea. They spend days, often weeks on a trip. For woodcutters and honey-collectors, the mission is more risky ; their forays take them into the heart of the tiger reserve. They go in big groups. Even then, tigers get their prey with alarming regularity. The fish is sold locally.
What do the rivers of the Sundarbans yield ?
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Answer: C
The rivers of the Sundarbans yield varieties of fish.
The first sentence of the passage says the rivers 'yield large varieties of saline water and estuarine fish'. Option C restates this.
Crocodiles and snakes are not mentioned anywhere in the passage, and the passage does give an answer, so 'None of these' fails as well.
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For woodcutters the mission is risky because
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Answer: C
The mission is risky for woodcutters because they have to enter the tiger reserve.
The passage says that for woodcutters and honey-collectors the mission is more risky, as 'their forays take them into the heart of the tiger reserve'.
Crossing rivers and climbing trees are not given as the risk. Fighting tigers is also not stated: the passage says the men go in big groups and that tigers still get their prey, not that the men fight them.
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Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below each question.
In recent years, the rapid advancement of technology has transformed the way people communicate, work and access information. The internet has made it possible for individuals to connect instantly across different parts of the world, thereby reducing geographical barriers. Educational institutions increasingly rely on digital platforms to provide learning opportunities, while businesses use technology to improve efficiency and productivity. However, excessive dependence on technology has also created several challenges, including reduced face-to-face interaction, concerns about data privacy, and increased levels of distraction among young people. Therefore, while technology offers numerous advantages, it must be used responsibly and in moderation to ensure a balanced and meaningful life.
What has transformed the way people communicate and work in recent years ?
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The answer is the rapid advancement of technology.
The passage opens: In recent years, the rapid advancement of technology has transformed the way people communicate, work and access information. The question repeats that sentence almost word for word.
Industrialization, globalization and population growth are real forces of change, but the passage does not mention any of them, and a comprehension answer must come from the passage, not from general knowledge.
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