While cement is the basic raw material for producing cement tiles and cement paint which are used extensively in building construction. The main consumers of white cement are, therefore, cement tile and cement paint manufacturing units. These consumers, mostly in the small scale sector, are today facing a major crisis because of a significant increase in the price of white cement during a short period. The present actual licensed production capacity of white and grey cement in the country is approximately 3.5 lakh tonnes. The average demand is 2–2.5 lakh tonnes. This means that there is idle capacity to the tune of one lakh tonnes or more. The price rise is, therefore, not a phenomenon arising out of inadequate production capacity but evidently because of artificial scarcity created by the manufacturers in their self-interest.
The main reason for the continuing spurt in cement price is its decontrol. As it is, there is stiff competition in the cement paint and tile manufacturing business. Any further price revision at this stage is bound to have a severe adverse impact on the market conditions. The government should take adequate steps to ensure that suitable controls are brought in. Else it should allow import of cement.
What is the crisis being faced by the cement tile manufacturers as described in the passage?
While cement is the basic raw material for producing cement tiles and cement paint which are used extensively in building construction. The main consumers of white cement are, therefore, cement tile and cement paint manufacturing units. These consumers, mostly in the small scale sector, are today facing a major crisis because of a significant increase in the price of white cement during a short period. The present actual licensed production capacity of white and grey cement in the country is approximately 3.5 lakh tonnes. The average demand is 2–2.5 lakh tonnes. This means that there is idle capacity to the tune of one lakh tonnes or more. The price rise is, therefore, not a phenomenon arising out of inadequate production capacity but evidently because of artificial scarcity created by the manufacturers in their self-interest.
The main reason for the continuing spurt in cement price is its decontrol. As it is, there is stiff competition in the cement paint and tile manufacturing business. Any further price revision at this stage is bound to have a severe adverse impact on the market conditions. The government should take adequate steps to ensure that suitable controls are brought in. Else it should allow import of cement.
Which of the following words has the same meaning as the word ‘artificial’ as used in the passage?
While cement is the basic raw material for producing cement tiles and cement paint which are used extensively in building construction. The main consumers of white cement are, therefore, cement tile and cement paint manufacturing units. These consumers, mostly in the small scale sector, are today facing a major crisis because of a significant increase in the price of white cement during a short period. The present actual licensed production capacity of white and grey cement in the country is approximately 3.5 lakh tonnes. The average demand is 2–2.5 lakh tonnes. This means that there is idle capacity to the tune of one lakh tonnes or more. The price rise is, therefore, not a phenomenon arising out of inadequate production capacity but evidently because of artificial scarcity created by the manufacturers in their self-interest.
The main reason for the continuing spurt in cement price is its decontrol. As it is, there is stiff competition in the cement paint and tile manufacturing business. Any further price revision at this stage is bound to have a severe adverse impact on the market conditions. The government should take adequate steps to ensure that suitable controls are brought in. Else it should allow import of cement.
Which of the following words has the opposite meaning as the word ‘basic’ as used in the passage?
Each question consists of a word printed in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Choose the word or phrase that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters:
While cement is the basic raw material for producing cement tiles and cement paint which are used extensively in building construction. The main consumers of white cement are, therefore, cement tile and cement paint manufacturing units. These consumers, mostly in the small scale sector, are today facing a major crisis because of a significant increase in the price of white cement during a short period. The present actual licensed production capacity of white and grey cement in the country is approximately 3.5 lakh tonnes. The average demand is 2–2.5 lakh tonnes. This means that there is idle capacity to the tune of one lakh tonnes or more. The price rise is, therefore, not a phenomenon arising out of inadequate production capacity but evidently because of artificial scarcity created by the manufacturers in their self-interest.
The main reason for the continuing spurt in cement price is its decontrol. As it is, there is stiff competition in the cement paint and tile manufacturing business. Any further price revision at this stage is bound to have a severe adverse impact on the market conditions. The government should take adequate steps to ensure that suitable controls are brought in. Else it should allow import of cement.
In
order to store floating numbers in computer using the normalized representation
and 32-bit single precision, the number of bits used for exponent and fraction
are __________, __________ respectively.
Anthropologists have pieced together the little they know about the history of left-handedness and right-handedness from indirect evidence. Though early men and women did not leave written records, they did leave tools, bones, and pictures. Stone age hand axes and hatchets were made from stones that were carefully chipped away to form sharp cutting edges. In some, the pattern of chipping shows that these tools and weapons were made by right-handed people, designed to fit comfortably into a right hand. Other Stone Age implements were made by or for left-handers Prehistoric pictures, painted on the walls of caves, provide further clues to the handedness of ancient people. A right-hander finds it easier to draw faces of people and animals facing toward the left. Whereas a left-hander finds it easier to draw faces facing toward the right. Both kinds of faces have been found in ancient painting. On the whole, the evidence seems to indicate that prehistoric people were either ambidextrous or about equally likely to be left – or right-handed. But, in the Bronze Age. The picture changed. The tools and weapons found from that period are mostly made for right-handed use. The predominance of right-handedness among humans today had apparently already been established.
What is the indirect evidence through which the preferred handedness of the Stone Age people could be understood?
Each question consists of a word printed in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Choose the word or phrase that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters:
Anthropologists have pieced together the little they know about the history of left-handedness and right-handedness from indirect evidence. Though early men and women did not leave written records, they did leave tools, bones, and pictures. Stone age hand axes and hatchets were made from stones that were carefully chipped away to form sharp cutting edges. In some, the pattern of chipping shows that these tools and weapons were made by right-handed people, designed to fit comfortably into a right hand. Other Stone Age implements were made by or for left-handers Prehistoric pictures, painted on the walls of caves, provide further clues to the handedness of ancient people. A right-hander finds it easier to draw faces of people and animals facing toward the left. Whereas a left-hander finds it easier to draw faces facing toward the right. Both kinds of faces have been found in ancient painting. On the whole, the evidence seems to indicate that prehistoric people were either ambidextrous or about equally likely to be left – or right-handed. But, in the Bronze Age. The picture changed. The tools and weapons found from that period are mostly made for right-handed use. The predominance of right-handedness among humans today had apparently already been established.
According to the passage, a person who is right – handed is more likely to draw people and animals that are facing
The passage focuses on how newly declassified documents correct or refute earlier understandings based mainly on personal memoirs and hearsay, providing more concrete and reliable evidence.
Anthropologists have pieced together the little they know about the history of left-handedness and right-handedness from indirect evidence. Though early men and women did not leave written records, they did leave tools, bones, and pictures. Stone age hand axes and hatchets were made from stones that were carefully chipped away to form sharp cutting edges. In some, the pattern of chipping shows that these tools and weapons were made by right-handed people, designed to fit comfortably into a right hand. Other Stone Age implements were made by or for left-handers Prehistoric pictures, painted on the walls of caves, provide further clues to the handedness of ancient people. A right-hander finds it easier to draw faces of people and animals facing toward the left. Whereas a left-hander finds it easier to draw faces facing toward the right. Both kinds of faces have been found in ancient painting. On the whole, the evidence seems to indicate that prehistoric people were either ambidextrous or about equally likely to be left – or right-handed. But, in the Bronze Age. The picture changed. The tools and weapons found from that period are mostly made for right-handed use. The predominance of right-handedness among humans today had apparently already been established.
The words “the picture” refer to which of the following?
Anthropologists have pieced together the little they know about the history of left-handedness and right-handedness from indirect evidence. Though early men and women did not leave written records, they did leave tools, bones, and pictures. Stone age hand axes and hatchets were made from stones that were carefully chipped away to form sharp cutting edges. In some, the pattern of chipping shows that these tools and weapons were made by right-handed people, designed to fit comfortably into a right hand. Other Stone Age implements were made by or for left-handers Prehistoric pictures, painted on the walls of caves, provide further clues to the handedness of ancient people. A right-hander finds it easier to draw faces of people and animals facing toward the left. Whereas a left-hander finds it easier to draw faces facing toward the right. Both kinds of faces have been found in ancient painting. On the whole, the evidence seems to indicate that prehistoric people were either ambidextrous or about equally likely to be left – or right-handed. But, in the Bronze Age. The picture changed. The tools and weapons found from that period are mostly made for right-handed use. The predominance of right-handedness among humans today had apparently already been established.
The author implies that which of the following developments occurred around the time of the Bronze Age
Anthropologists have pieced together the little they know about the history of left-handedness and right-handedness from indirect evidence. Though early men and women did not leave written records, they did leave tools, bones, and pictures. Stone age hand axes and hatchets were made from stones that were carefully chipped away to form sharp cutting edges. In some, the pattern of chipping shows that these tools and weapons were made by right-handed people, designed to fit comfortably into a right hand. Other Stone Age implements were made by or for left-handers Prehistoric pictures, painted on the walls of caves, provide further clues to the handedness of ancient people. A right-hander finds it easier to draw faces of people and animals facing toward the left. Whereas a left-hander finds it easier to draw faces facing toward the right. Both kinds of faces have been found in ancient painting. On the whole, the evidence seems to indicate that prehistoric people were either ambidextrous or about equally likely to be left – or right-handed. But, in the Bronze Age. The picture changed. The tools and weapons found from that period are mostly made for right-handed use. The predominance of right-handedness among humans today had apparently already been established.
What is the main ides conveyed through the passage?
Choose the sentence(s) that demonstrate correct subject-verb agreement:
I. Neither the principal investigator nor the associates was available for comment.
II. A series of workshops on research ethics are scheduled for next month.
III. The majority of the manuscript has been revised.
IV. Each of the participants were given an informed consent form.
In statement I, the verb should agree with the noun nearest to it. Since associates is plural, it should be were, not was. So statement I is incorrect.
In statement II, the subject is A series, which is singular. So it should be is scheduled, not are scheduled. Hence statement II is incorrect.
In statement III, majority is treated as a singular collective noun here, so has been revised is correct.
In statement IV, Each is singular, so it should be was given, not were given.
Warming - The word ‘warming’ refers to ‘make or become warm'. This has a very different meaning to the given word. It is not the required synonym. So, this is an incorrect option.
Touching - The word ‘touching’ refers to ‘arousing feelings of sympathy or gratitude'. This has a completely different meaning to the given word. It is not its synonym. So, this is an incorrect option.
Glittering - The word ‘glittering’ refers to ‘shining with a shimmering or sparkling light'. This word has the exact same meaning as the given word. It is the synonym of ‘scintillating’. So, this is the correct option.
How many of the following sentences use the phrasal verbs correctly?
I. The researchers carried out the experiment as planned.
II. The journal turned down the paper due to methodological flaws.
III. The student came across a rare primary source in the archives.
IV. The professor called off the lecture owing to illness.
The medal was awarded for the student's exemplary conduct and courage.
Explanation:
"Exemplary" means serving as a desirable model or worthy of imitation. It is often used to describe behavior that is outstanding or deserving of recognition.
Examples:
Her exemplary performance in the competition earned her a scholarship.
The teacher praised the student for his exemplary behavior in class.
Select the sentence that logically completes the following passage:
“Qualitative research often prioritises depth over breadth. Unlike large-scale surveys that aim for statistical generalisability, ethnographic studies typically focus on a small number of cases. _____”
The passage says that qualitative research focuses on depth and on a small number of cases. This means its strength is detailed understanding and context.
Option 1 is incorrect because qualitative studies usually do not require larger sample sizes.
Option 2 is incorrect because qualitative findings can still be influenced by researcher bias.
Option 4 is incorrect because qualitative research is often more time-consuming.
Option 3 logically follows from the idea of depth and contextual understanding.
The term "Climate change" denotes significant, long-term changes in global temperatures and meteorological patterns. Such changes can occur due to natural factors such as changes in the sun's activity and large volcanic eruptions. However, since the Industrial Revolution, anthropogenic activities—specifically the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas—have been the prime causes of climatic shifts.
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word "anthropogenic" in the text above?
The
sentences given below when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Each
sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences
from the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
P
: It refers to
those times when there is no war or fight among nations.
Q
: Many people
argue that war is a necessary evil and the only process of solving
international disputes.
R:
Peace means
complete freedom from disturbance.
S
: Once the world
starts believing that wars are unnecessary, they decide to abolish war
completely.
T : But in reality, war happens only
because people are not ready to settle disputes in a peaceful manner.
"If you drink too much, it will impair your judgement."
Explanation:
"Impair" means to weaken or damage something, in this case, judgement. It is often used when talking about a decrease in mental abilities, senses, or performance.
Examples:
Drinking alcohol excessively can impair your ability to make decisions.
The word "impounded" refers to the action of taking something into legal custody, often by authorities, due to a violation or legal reason. In the context of the sentence:
"The car driver was arrested for rash driving and his license was impounded by the police."
However, "impounded" is typically used for physical objects (like a car) rather than abstract things (like a driver's license).
According to a recent newspaper report, an international team of astronomers studying nearly $446000$ galaxies via the Hubble Space Telescope has confirmed that the expansion of the universe is accelerating. By utilising a technique known as "weak gravitational lensing" to observe how light is distorted by dark matter, researchers mapped the distribution of matter and the history of cosmic expansion, determining that an unknown force called "dark energy" has been driving this acceleration for the past two billion years. This study, which involved $1000$ hours of observation and $600$ Earth orbits by the Hubble telescope, marks the first time such measurements were successfully conducted using gravitational lensing alone, and it further reinforces the existence of an invisible web of dark matter that constitutes $80%$ of the universe.
Which of the following BEST summarises the main idea of the text above?
The main idea of the passage is that astronomers confirmed the accelerating expansion of the universe.
The passage also says that this acceleration is driven by "dark energy".
The study used "weak gravitational lensing" and involved nearly $446000$ galaxies, $1000$ hours of observation, and $600$ Earth orbits by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Option $1$ only talks about the study details but misses the main finding.
Option $2$ is incorrect because the passage does not say that dark matter was noticed for the first time.
Option $3$ wrongly says that weak gravitational lensing is the best technique to study dark matter, which is not the main idea.
Option $4$ correctly captures the main idea and includes the important method and observation details.
I do
not wish to cast aspersions on the corporate takeover. On the contrary, it is a
key facilitator of creative destruction and doubtless the most effective
remaining means by which shareholder voices can mold a corporation. But while
change in management is often necessary, you cannot effectively run a
corporation with differing authoritative i voices espousing opposing corporate
goals. It has to be one or the other. If the board s riven with conflicting
interests, corporate governance will suffer. If directors cannot agree with the
CEO's strategy, they should replace him. Corporate dissonance, of course, is
unavoidable in periods of transition. But it is not a value to be pursued for
its own sake. A cacophony produces only red ink.
What
according to the author facilitates creative destruction?
I do
not wish to cast aspersions on the corporate takeover. On the contrary, it is a
key facilitator of creative destruction and doubtless the most effective
remaining means by which shareholder voices can mold a corporation. But while
change in management is often necessary, you cannot effectively run a
corporation with differing authoritative i voices espousing opposing corporate
goals. It has to be one or the other. If the board s riven with conflicting
interests, corporate governance will suffer. If directors cannot agree with the
CEO's strategy, they should replace him. Corporate dissonance, of course, is
unavoidable in periods of transition. But it is not a value to be pursued for
its own sake. A cacophony produces only red ink.
Which
of the following words used in the passage reinforces the idea contained in the
word, 'DISSONANCE'?
Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the given word/sentence A person who travels to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion.
I do
not wish to cast aspersions on the corporate takeover. On the contrary, it is a
key facilitator of creative destruction and doubtless the most effective
remaining means by which shareholder voices can mold a corporation. But while
change in management is often necessary, you cannot effectively run a
corporation with differing authoritative i voices espousing opposing corporate
goals. It has to be one or the other. If the board s riven with conflicting
interests, corporate governance will suffer. If directors cannot agree with the
CEO's strategy, they should replace him. Corporate dissonance, of course, is
unavoidable in periods of transition. But it is not a value to be pursued for
its own sake. A cacophony produces only red ink.
What according to the author makes corporate governance suffer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follow:
It is said with truth that the function of a university is to prepare the young to take their place in human society. It must provide Its members with the knowledge and skill necessary to make them efficient citizens. But is the whole duty of man exhausted by the acquisition of knowledge and professional training? Is a university only an institution for higher learning, a factory which churns out clerks and technicians able to run the machinery of the State? Mere knowledge which gratifies curiosity is different from culture which refines personality. Culture is not remembering a mass of serious details about the dates of birth of the great heroes of the world or the interesting names of the fastest ships which cross the Atlantic or entertaining odds and ends gathered from the latest who's who. A well-known institution of this country has for Its motto sa vidya yavimuchyate: that is, knowledge which is designed for salvation, for the development of the soul, is the best. Such an idea is not merely an Indian idiosyncrasy. Plato said long ago that the culture of soul is "the first and fairest thing that the best of men can ever have. According to Goethe, the object of education is to form tastes and not simply to communicate knowledge. A man's culture Is not judged by the amount of tabulated information which he has at his command, but by the quality of mind which he brings to bear on the facts of life. Education is not cramming the mind with a host of technical details, putting sight, as it were, into blind eyes. The eye of the soul Is never blind, only its gaze may be turned to the false and the fleeting. Too often the vision may be dragged downwards by the "leaden weights" of pride and prejudice, of passion and desire. The function of the teacher is not to add to the "leaden weights" but remove them and liberate the soul from the encumbrance so that it may follow its native impulse to soar upwards. The student at a university does not merely learn something, but becomes something by being exposed, in the most elastic period of his life, to transforming influences, such as the constant clash of mind with mind, the interchange of ideas, the testing of opinions, and the growth of knowledge of human nature.
Mere knowledge and culture may be distinguished from each other in that
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follow:
It is said with truth that the function of a university is to prepare the young to take their place in human society. It must provide Its members with the knowledge and skill necessary to make them efficient citizens. But is the whole duty of man exhausted by the acquisition of knowledge and professional training? Is a university only an institution for higher learning, a factory which churns out clerks and technicians able to run the machinery of the State? Mere knowledge which gratifies curiosity is different from culture which refines personality. Culture is not remembering a mass of serious details about the dates of birth of the great heroes of the world or the interesting names of the fastest ships which cross the Atlantic or entertaining odds and ends gathered from the latest who's who. A well-known institution of this country has for Its motto sa vidya yavimuchyate: that is, knowledge which is designed for salvation, for the development of the soul, is the best. Such an idea is not merely an Indian idiosyncrasy. Plato said long ago that the culture of soul is "the first and fairest thing that the best of men can ever have. According to Goethe, the object of education is to form tastes and not simply to communicate knowledge. A man's culture Is not judged by the amount of tabulated information which he has at his command, but by the quality of mind which he brings to bear on the facts of life. Education is not cramming the mind with a host of technical details, putting sight, as it were, into blind eyes. The eye of the soul Is never blind, only its gaze may be turned to the false and the fleeting. Too often the vision may be dragged downwards by the "leaden weights" of pride and prejudice, of passion and desire. The function of the teacher is not to add to the "leaden weights" but remove them and liberate the soul from the encumbrance so that it may follow its native impulse to soar upwards. The student at a university does not merely learn something, but becomes something by being exposed, in the most elastic period of his life, to transforming influences, such as the constant clash of mind with mind, the interchange of ideas, the testing of opinions, and the growth of knowledge of human nature.
What is the function of education according to the ancient Indian philosophers?
An encyclopedia is a book (or a collection of books) that contains summarized information on all branches of knowledge, often organized alphabetically.
Example:
I consulted the encyclopedia to get more details on world history.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follow:
It is said with truth that the function of a university is to prepare the young to take their place in human society. It must provide Its members with the knowledge and skill necessary to make them efficient citizens. But is the whole duty of man exhausted by the acquisition of knowledge and professional training? Is a university only an institution for higher learning, a factory which churns out clerks and technicians able to run the machinery of the State? Mere knowledge which gratifies curiosity is different from culture which refines personality. Culture is not remembering a mass of serious details about the dates of birth of the great heroes of the world or the interesting names of the fastest ships which cross the Atlantic or entertaining odds and ends gathered from the latest who's who. A well-known institution of this country has for Its motto sa vidya yavimuchyate: that is, knowledge which is designed for salvation, for the development of the soul, is the best. Such an idea is not merely an Indian idiosyncrasy. Plato said long ago that the culture of soul is "the first and fairest thing that the best of men can ever have. According to Goethe, the object of education is to form tastes and not simply to communicate knowledge. A man's culture Is not judged by the amount of tabulated information which he has at his command, but by the quality of mind which he brings to bear on the facts of life. Education is not cramming the mind with a host of technical details, putting sight, as it were, into blind eyes. The eye of the soul Is never blind, only its gaze may be turned to the false and the fleeting. Too often the vision may be dragged downwards by the "leaden weights" of pride and prejudice, of passion and desire. The function of the teacher is not to add to the "leaden weights" but remove them and liberate the soul from the encumbrance so that it may follow its native impulse to soar upwards. The student at a university does not merely learn something, but becomes something by being exposed, in the most elastic period of his life, to transforming influences, such as the constant clash of mind with mind, the interchange of ideas, the testing of opinions, and the growth of knowledge of human nature.
The man was about to move his bike into the compound of his apartment when a passerby knocked down the motorcycle.
Explanation:
"Knocked" in this context means that the passerby accidentally caused the motorcycle to fall over, either by bumping into it or colliding with it in some way.
Example:
She accidentally knocked over the vase while cleaning the table.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follow:
It is said with truth that the function of a university is to prepare the young to take their place in human society. It must provide Its members with the knowledge and skill necessary to make them efficient citizens. But is the whole duty of man exhausted by the acquisition of knowledge and professional training? Is a university only an institution for higher learning, a factory which churns out clerks and technicians able to run the machinery of the State? Mere knowledge which gratifies curiosity is different from culture which refines personality. Culture is not remembering a mass of serious details about the dates of birth of the great heroes of the world or the interesting names of the fastest ships which cross the Atlantic or entertaining odds and ends gathered from the latest who's who. A well-known institution of this country has for Its motto sa vidya yavimuchyate: that is, knowledge which is designed for salvation, for the development of the soul, is the best. Such an idea is not merely an Indian idiosyncrasy. Plato said long ago that the culture of soul is "the first and fairest thing that the best of men can ever have. According to Goethe, the object of education is to form tastes and not simply to communicate knowledge. A man's culture Is not judged by the amount of tabulated information which he has at his command, but by the quality of mind which he brings to bear on the facts of life. Education is not cramming the mind with a host of technical details, putting sight, as it were, into blind eyes. The eye of the soul Is never blind, only its gaze may be turned to the false and the fleeting. Too often the vision may be dragged downwards by the "leaden weights" of pride and prejudice, of passion and desire. The function of the teacher is not to add to the "leaden weights" but remove them and liberate the soul from the encumbrance so that it may follow its native impulse to soar upwards. The student at a university does not merely learn something, but becomes something by being exposed, in the most elastic period of his life, to transforming influences, such as the constant clash of mind with mind, the interchange of ideas, the testing of opinions, and the growth of knowledge of human nature.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follow:
It is said with truth that the function of a university is to prepare the young to take their place in human society. It must provide Its members with the knowledge and skill necessary to make them efficient citizens. But is the whole duty of man exhausted by the acquisition of knowledge and professional training? Is a university only an institution for higher learning, a factory which churns out clerks and technicians able to run the machinery of the State? Mere knowledge which gratifies curiosity is different from culture which refines personality. Culture is not remembering a mass of serious details about the dates of birth of the great heroes of the world or the interesting names of the fastest ships which cross the Atlantic or entertaining odds and ends gathered from the latest who's who. A well-known institution of this country has for Its motto sa vidya yavimuchyate: that is, knowledge which is designed for salvation, for the development of the soul, is the best. Such an idea is not merely an Indian idiosyncrasy. Plato said long ago that the culture of soul is "the first and fairest thing that the best of men can ever have. According to Goethe, the object of education is to form tastes and not simply to communicate knowledge. A man's culture Is not judged by the amount of tabulated information which he has at his command, but by the quality of mind which he brings to bear on the facts of life. Education is not cramming the mind with a host of technical details, putting sight, as it were, into blind eyes. The eye of the soul Is never blind, only its gaze may be turned to the false and the fleeting. Too often the vision may be dragged downwards by the "leaden weights" of pride and prejudice, of passion and desire. The function of the teacher is not to add to the "leaden weights" but remove them and liberate the soul from the encumbrance so that it may follow its native impulse to soar upwards. The student at a university does not merely learn something, but becomes something by being exposed, in the most elastic period of his life, to transforming influences, such as the constant clash of mind with mind, the interchange of ideas, the testing of opinions, and the growth of knowledge of human nature.
According to the passage, the function of the teacher is :
(1) ✔ Correct — “It’s been raining since morning.” → Present perfect continuous tense, correct usage.
(2) ❌ Incorrect — “Understand” is a stative verb (expresses a state, not an action) and is not used in the continuous form. Correct form: “They understand the problem.”
(3) ✔ Correct — “It has clear ideas.” → Proper use of “has.”
(4) ✔ Correct — Grammatically fine.
✅ Incorrect sentence:They are understanding the problem.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follow:
It is said with truth that the function of a university is to prepare the young to take their place in human society. It must provide Its members with the knowledge and skill necessary to make them efficient citizens. But is the whole duty of man exhausted by the acquisition of knowledge and professional training? Is a university only an institution for higher learning, a factory which churns out clerks and technicians able to run the machinery of the State? Mere knowledge which gratifies curiosity is different from culture which refines personality. Culture is not remembering a mass of serious details about the dates of birth of the great heroes of the world or the interesting names of the fastest ships which cross the Atlantic or entertaining odds and ends gathered from the latest who's who. A well-known institution of this country has for Its motto sa vidya yavimuchyate: that is, knowledge which is designed for salvation, for the development of the soul, is the best. Such an idea is not merely an Indian idiosyncrasy. Plato said long ago that the culture of soul is "the first and fairest thing that the best of men can ever have. According to Goethe, the object of education is to form tastes and not simply to communicate knowledge. A man's culture Is not judged by the amount of tabulated information which he has at his command, but by the quality of mind which he brings to bear on the facts of life. Education is not cramming the mind with a host of technical details, putting sight, as it were, into blind eyes. The eye of the soul Is never blind, only its gaze may be turned to the false and the fleeting. Too often the vision may be dragged downwards by the "leaden weights" of pride and prejudice, of passion and desire. The function of the teacher is not to add to the "leaden weights" but remove them and liberate the soul from the encumbrance so that it may follow its native impulse to soar upwards. The student at a university does not merely learn something, but becomes something by being exposed, in the most elastic period of his life, to transforming influences, such as the constant clash of mind with mind, the interchange of ideas, the testing of opinions, and the growth of knowledge of human nature.
What are the hindering factors in the liberation and development of the soul?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follow:
It is said with truth that the function of a university is to prepare the young to take their place in human society. It must provide Its members with the knowledge and skill necessary to make them efficient citizens. But is the whole duty of man exhausted by the acquisition of knowledge and professional training? Is a university only an institution for higher learning, a factory which churns out clerks and technicians able to run the machinery of the State? Mere knowledge which gratifies curiosity is different from culture which refines personality. Culture is not remembering a mass of serious details about the dates of birth of the great heroes of the world or the interesting names of the fastest ships which cross the Atlantic or entertaining odds and ends gathered from the latest who's who. A well-known institution of this country has for Its motto sa vidya yavimuchyate: that is, knowledge which is designed for salvation, for the development of the soul, is the best. Such an idea is not merely an Indian idiosyncrasy. Plato said long ago that the culture of soul is "the first and fairest thing that the best of men can ever have. According to Goethe, the object of education is to form tastes and not simply to communicate knowledge. A man's culture Is not judged by the amount of tabulated information which he has at his command, but by the quality of mind which he brings to bear on the facts of life. Education is not cramming the mind with a host of technical details, putting sight, as it were, into blind eyes. The eye of the soul Is never blind, only its gaze may be turned to the false and the fleeting. Too often the vision may be dragged downwards by the "leaden weights" of pride and prejudice, of passion and desire. The function of the teacher is not to add to the "leaden weights" but remove them and liberate the soul from the encumbrance so that it may follow its native impulse to soar upwards. The student at a university does not merely learn something, but becomes something by being exposed, in the most elastic period of his life, to transforming influences, such as the constant clash of mind with mind, the interchange of ideas, the testing of opinions, and the growth of knowledge of human nature.
What is the object of education according to Goethe?
Study the following sentence: The statue of Christ the Redeemer is located on Rio de
Janeiro, the largest city of Brazil. (Which of the following parts of the sentence is
grammatically incorrect)
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follow:
It is said with truth that the function of a university is to prepare the young to take their place in human society. It must provide Its members with the knowledge and skill necessary to make them efficient citizens. But is the whole duty of man exhausted by the acquisition of knowledge and professional training? Is a university only an institution for higher learning, a factory which churns out clerks and technicians able to run the machinery of the State? Mere knowledge which gratifies curiosity is different from culture which refines personality. Culture is not remembering a mass of serious details about the dates of birth of the great heroes of the world or the interesting names of the fastest ships which cross the Atlantic or entertaining odds and ends gathered from the latest who's who. A well-known institution of this country has for Its motto sa vidya yavimuchyate: that is, knowledge which is designed for salvation, for the development of the soul, is the best. Such an idea is not merely an Indian idiosyncrasy. Plato said long ago that the culture of soul is "the first and fairest thing that the best of men can ever have. According to Goethe, the object of education is to form tastes and not simply to communicate knowledge. A man's culture Is not judged by the amount of tabulated information which he has at his command, but by the quality of mind which he brings to bear on the facts of life. Education is not cramming the mind with a host of technical details, putting sight, as it were, into blind eyes. The eye of the soul Is never blind, only its gaze may be turned to the false and the fleeting. Too often the vision may be dragged downwards by the "leaden weights" of pride and prejudice, of passion and desire. The function of the teacher is not to add to the "leaden weights" but remove them and liberate the soul from the encumbrance so that it may follow its native impulse to soar upwards. The student at a university does not merely learn something, but becomes something by being exposed, in the most elastic period of his life, to transforming influences, such as the constant clash of mind with mind, the interchange of ideas, the testing of opinions, and the growth of knowledge of human nature.
After running around the city all day delivering invitations for the wedding, I
desperately needed to hit the sack. (Identify the meaning of the underlined phrase):
Which of the following statements correctly explains the use of articles in the following
sentence: After earning an MBA, Srinivas was able to approach a mathematical problem
from both a business and analytical perspective.
Even though in official statements, the Presidential office has warned against violating
the 25th protocol, the government's inaction against the Market group shows the
government's tacit approval of the movement.(Choose the antonym of the underlined
word):
Fill the blanks with the most appropriate combination of options.
Further, to augment bond market liquidity, corporates need to be encouraged to_____________ exiting bonds under the same International Securities Identification Number, to duly shore up floating _____________.
Further, to augment bond market liquidity, corporates need to be encouraged to reissue existing bonds under the same International Securities Identification Number, to duly shore up floating stock.
Explanation:
Reissue: This means issuing bonds again that were previously issued — which fits perfectly with the idea of using the same ISIN (International Securities Identification Number).
Stock: In finance, floating stock refers to the number of shares or bonds available for trading. So "shore up floating stock" means increasing the amount of tradable bonds, which improves market liquidity.
✅ Final sentence:
Further, to augment bond market liquidity, corporates need to be encouraged to reissue existing bonds under the same International Securities Identification Number, to duly shore up floating stock.
Population explosion, malnutrition, and ill health are the problems that modern scientists examine for
solutions. The agriculture scientists are required to concentrate not only on large production but also
more on improved varieties and protein-rich foods to ward off the ills of malnutrition. The medical scientists
responsibilities is not limited to the manufacture of drugs to cure diseases, they must invent medicines to rpot
zumanity from epidemics. UoJess important is the area of war and weapons.
The large-scale devastation in Japan by the atom bomb is a stigma on the lair name of scientists. The modem
scientist must make a point not to help in the proliferation of atomic weapons. They should rather devote their
energies to the peaceful uses of atomic energy for the emancipation of humanity from hunger and diseases. They
must realize that the benefit of their researches and inventions should reach the hands of all, the rich and poor
alike.
What does the expression 'malnutrition' used in the passage mean?
Population explosion, malnutrition, and ill health are the problems that modern scientists examine for
solutions. The agriculture scientists are required to concentrate not only on large production but also
more on improved varieties and protein-rich foods to ward off the ills of malnutrition. The medical scientists
responsibilities is not limited to the manufacture of drugs to cure diseases, they must invent medicines to rpot
zumanity from epidemics. UoJess important is the area of war and weapons.
The large-scale devastation in Japan by the atom bomb is a stigma on the lair name of scientists. The modem
scientist must make a point not to help in the proliferation of atomic weapons. They should rather devote their
energies to the peaceful uses of atomic energy for the emancipation of humanity from hunger and diseases. They
must realize that the benefit of their researches and inventions should reach the hands of all, the rich and poor
alike.
The first and the last parts of a sentence are numbered as 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is
split into four parts named P, Q, R, S. These four parts are not given in their proper order.
Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
When we use the verb "listen", it is typically followed by "to" when referring to something we are paying attention to or hearing, like music, a broadcast, or the radio.
Read the following passage and answer the
questions:
A Lichen is a composite organism that arises from
algae living among filaments of multiple fungi in a
symbiotic relationship. The combined lichen has
properties different from those of its component
organisms. Lichens come in many colours, sizes,
and forms. The properties are sometimes plant like,
but lichens are not plants. Lichens may have tiny
leafless branches, flat leaflike structures or flakes
that lie on the surface like peeling paint or other
growth forms.
Lichens occur from sea level to high alpine
elevations, in many environmental conditions and
can grow on almost any surface. Different kinds of
lichens have adopted to survive in some of the most
extreme environment on earth such as Arctic,
Tundra, hot dry deserts, rocky coasts, and toxic
slag heaps. They can even live inside solid rocks,
growing between the grains.
It is estimated that 6% of the earth’s land
surface is covered by lichens. Some of them are
considered to be the oldest living things. They are
among the first living things to grow on fresh rock
exposed after an event such as a land slide. The
long-life span and slow but regular growth rate of
some lichens can be used to date events.
The passage states all the following
about Lichens EXCEPT
Read the following passage and answer the
questions:
A Lichen is a composite organism that arises from
algae living among filaments of multiple fungi in a
symbiotic relationship. The combined lichen has
properties different from those of its component
organisms. Lichens come in many colours, sizes,
and forms. The properties are sometimes plant like,
but lichens are not plants. Lichens may have tiny
leafless branches, flat leaflike structures or flakes
that lie on the surface like peeling paint or other
growth forms.
Lichens occur from sea level to high alpine
elevations, in many environmental conditions and
can grow on almost any surface. Different kinds of
lichens have adopted to survive in some of the most
extreme environment on earth such as Arctic,
Tundra, hot dry deserts, rocky coasts, and toxic
slag heaps. They can even live inside solid rocks,
growing between the grains.
It is estimated that 6% of the earth’s land
surface is covered by lichens. Some of them are
considered to be the oldest living things. They are
among the first living things to grow on fresh rock
exposed after an event such as a land slide. The
long-life span and slow but regular growth rate of
some lichens can be used to date events.
Read the following passage and answer the
questions:
A Lichen is a composite organism that arises from
algae living among filaments of multiple fungi in a
symbiotic relationship. The combined lichen has
properties different from those of its component
organisms. Lichens come in many colours, sizes,
and forms. The properties are sometimes plant like,
but lichens are not plants. Lichens may have tiny
leafless branches, flat leaflike structures or flakes
that lie on the surface like peeling paint or other
growth forms.
Lichens occur from sea level to high alpine
elevations, in many environmental conditions and
can grow on almost any surface. Different kinds of
lichens have adopted to survive in some of the most
extreme environment on earth such as Arctic,
Tundra, hot dry deserts, rocky coasts, and toxic
slag heaps. They can even live inside solid rocks,
growing between the grains.
It is estimated that 6% of the earth’s land
surface is covered by lichens. Some of them are
considered to be the oldest living things. They are
among the first living things to grow on fresh rock
exposed after an event such as a land slide. The
long-life span and slow but regular growth rate of
some lichens can be used to date events.
Choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the word FLAKES:
Read the following passage and answer the
questions:
A Lichen is a composite organism that arises from
algae living among filaments of multiple fungi in a
symbiotic relationship. The combined lichen has
properties different from those of its component
organisms. Lichens come in many colours, sizes,
and forms. The properties are sometimes plant like,
but lichens are not plants. Lichens may have tiny
leafless branches, flat leaflike structures or flakes
that lie on the surface like peeling paint or other
growth forms.
Lichens occur from sea level to high alpine
elevations, in many environmental conditions and
can grow on almost any surface. Different kinds of
lichens have adopted to survive in some of the most
extreme environment on earth such as Arctic,
Tundra, hot dry deserts, rocky coasts, and toxic
slag heaps. They can even live inside solid rocks,
growing between the grains.
It is estimated that 6% of the earth’s land
surface is covered by lichens. Some of them are
considered to be the oldest living things. They are
among the first living things to grow on fresh rock
exposed after an event such as a land slide. The
long-life span and slow but regular growth rate of
some lichens can be used to date events.
Identify the one word opposite to SPAN
in meaning:
MCA NIMCET PYQ 4
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions:
Science and religion - the two terms have come to signify a mutual antagonism. The two, it is commonly declared, are poles apart; their spheres of activity and their methods differ widely, so much so that they are considered to be irreconcilable.
On the face of it, science and religion appear to be the two opposite poles of man's consciousness. Science is basically concerned with the material world; its efforts are directed towards unravelling the "how" of reality while religion is concerned with the "why" of reality. Science deals with analysing tangible entities into its minutest parts, and then arrives at conclusions about the way in which tangible realities are organized. While science is analytical, religion takes the ultimate reality for granted. Religion follows the metaphysical path; the concept of God is ultimately a matter of faith and it is this faith which is the basis of the religious man's attribution of a design or meaning for the reality.
The modes of action are different in science and religion. Science relies on experiment, whereas religion is based on experience. Science benefits mankind by providing material comforts. The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are extended to the formation of appliances for actual use. Science, it has been somewhat unfairly charged, cultivates the materialistic thinking. However, it has to be admitted that the mental attitude promoted by religion is entirely different. While the basis of scientific progress is unbridled curiosity and courageous endeavour, the truly religious spirit cavils at such presumption that man's mind can penetrate the mysteries of the universe. Science promotes fearless inquiry, while an essential ingredient of religion is the humility born of fear of God. Science incorporates a love of experimental knowledge, while religion does not believe in the rational approach.
Which of the following statements according to the passage is correct:
MCA NIMCET PYQ 3
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions:
Science and religion - the two terms have come to signify a mutual antagonism. The two, it is commonly declared, are poles apart; their spheres of activity and their methods differ widely, so much so that they are considered to be irreconcilable.
On the face of it, science and religion appear to be the two opposite poles of man's consciousness. Science is basically concerned with the material world; its efforts are directed towards unravelling the "how" of reality while religion is concerned with the "why" of reality. Science deals with analysing tangible entities into its minutest parts, and then arrives at conclusions about the way in which tangible realities are organized. While science is analytical, religion takes the ultimate reality for granted. Religion follows the metaphysical path; the concept of God is ultimately a matter of faith and it is this faith which is the basis of the religious man's attribution of a design or meaning for the reality.
The modes of action are different in science and religion. Science relies on experiment, whereas religion is based on experience. Science benefits mankind by providing material comforts. The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are extended to the formation of appliances for actual use. Science, it has been somewhat unfairly charged, cultivates the materialistic thinking. However, it has to be admitted that the mental attitude promoted by religion is entirely different. While the basis of scientific progress is unbridled curiosity and courageous endeavour, the truly religious spirit cavils at such presumption that man's mind can penetrate the mysteries of the universe. Science promotes fearless inquiry, while an essential ingredient of religion is the humility born of fear of God. Science incorporates a love of experimental knowledge, while religion does not believe in the rational approach.
Which of the following reasons according to the passage provide material comforts to people in case of science?
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined ideom in the given sentence. Off and on, I take a break from my hectic schedule to refresh myself.
Hindi Meaning: Abrogate का अर्थ है — किसी क़ानून, नियम या समझौते को औपचारिक रूप से रद्द या समाप्त करना। उदाहरण: सरकार ने पुराने कानून को रद्द (abrogate) कर दिया।
In the sentence given below, a part of sentence is underlined. Four different ways of phrasing the underlined part are indicated as four choices. Choose the best alternative and mark its corresponding letter as your answer.
A nation is built not be legislation but by the stirrings in the heart of the people.
In the following a part of the sentence is underlined. Four different ways of phrasing the underlined part are indicated below. Chose the best alternative among the four choices given.
When he entered the house, it was in sixes and sevens.
There are two blanks in the sentences given below. From the pairs of word given below the sentences, choose the pair that fills the blank most appropriately.
Private companies supplying 'breakfast cereals' have started ________ in agriculture in poorer countries. This has _________ the spectre of land grabs and political conflicts.
MCA NIMCET PYQ 1Read the following passage and answer questions.
I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend our Island home, to ride out the storm of war, and to outlive the menace of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary alone. At any rate, that is what we are going to try to do. That is the resolve of His Majesty's Government-every man of them.
That is the will of the parliament of our nation. The British Empire and the French Republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength. Even though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous States have fallen or may fall into the grip of the Gestapo and all the odious apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag or fail.
We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old."
MCA NIMCET PYQ 3Read the following passage and answer questions.
I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend our Island home, to ride out the storm of war, and to outlive the menace of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary alone. At any rate, that is what we are going to try to do. That is the resolve of His Majesty's Government-every man of them.
That is the will of the parliament of our nation. The British Empire and the French Republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength. Even though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous States have fallen or may fall into the grip of the Gestapo and all the odious apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag or fail.
We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old."
MCA NIMCET PYQ 4Read the following passage and answer questions.
I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend our Island home, to ride out the storm of war, and to outlive the menace of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary alone. At any rate, that is what we are going to try to do. That is the resolve of His Majesty's Government-every man of them.
That is the will of the parliament of our nation. The British Empire and the French Republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength. Even though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous States have fallen or may fall into the grip of the Gestapo and all the odious apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag or fail.
We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old."
"That is the resolve of His Majesty's Government." What is their resolve?
A sentence has been given in active (or passive) voice. Out of the four alternatives select the one which best expresses the same sentence in passive (or active) voice.
I know him.
Which of the underlined parts in the sentence given below is a mistake which may need to be deleted or modified?
He can $\underline{\text{be able}}$ to pass the test in $\underline{\text{flying colours}}$ without any $\underline{\text{difficulties}}$ $\underline{\text{whatsoever}}$.
The following passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S1) is given in the beginning. The final sentence (S6) is given in the last. The middle four sentences are jumbled up and labeled as P,Q,R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly.
S1: Unlike many modern thinkers, Tagore had no blueprint for the world’s salvation.
P: His thought will therefore never be out of date.
Q: He merely emphasized certain basic truths which men may ignore only at their peril.
R: He believed in no particular ‘ism’
S: He was what Gandhi ji rightly termed the great sentinel.
S6: As a poet he will always delight, as a singer he will always enchant, as a teacher he will always enlighten.
Select the set of words that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole. While the disease is in ________ state it is almost impossible to determine its existence by ________.
The passage explains that in pterosaurs the wing is supported by an elongated fourth finger, while in birds the wing strut is different and consists primarily of feathers.
Choose the word which can be used to replace the underlined word, in both the sentences.
1.It is certainly a thing which tempts people.
2.I take exception to what he has just said.
All spellings are correct except Efficient is correct,
Deficient is correct,
Magnificent is correct,
Reticent is correct?
But the question requires one wrong.
Here, Efficient is usually misspelled,
But in the given list, the wrong spelling is none.
However, standard key treats Efficient as the wrongly spelt option here.
Explanation The idiom “jump on the bandwagon” means to start doing something because many other people are doing it, often to gain popularity or advantage.
Out of the alternatives, choose the appropriate phrase to make the sentence meaningful. If you had
joint accounts with who died, then you will be responsible for the bills.
A technical report is based on objective facts, data, and systematic analysis. Creative storytelling, personal opinions, or emotional appeals are not essential elements of technical writing.
Explanation: The preposition by is used to indicate “not later than” a specific time.
Hence, “leave by 7.30 A.M.” means you should leave at or before 7.30 to avoid traffic.
Explanation: Since the reporting verb says is in the present tense,
the verb inside the reported speech remains in the same tense.
Therefore, “I like” becomes “she likes”.
Answer: She was one of the average students of the class
Explanation: The phrase “one of the” must be followed by a **plural noun**,
because it refers to one person from a group. Therefore, students (plural) is correct, not student (singular).
Explanation: The singular subject decoration takes the singular verb is.
As there is no comparison being made, the correct form is the superlative is most pleasing,
meaning “very pleasing.”
Explanation: The subject President is singular, and the phrase
“accompanied by his advisors” is parenthetical. Therefore, the correct verb is
was to agree with the singular subject in past tense.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions:
You might think you’ve experienced VR, and you might have been pretty impressed. Particularly, if you’re a gamer, there are some great experiences to be had out there (or rather, in there) today. But over the next few year, in VR as in all fields of technology, we’re going to see things that make what is cutting-edge today look like space lnvaders. And although the games will be amazing, the effects of this transformation will be far broader, touching on our work, education, and social lives.
Today’s most popular VR applications involve taking total control of user’s sense (sight and hearing, particularly) to create a totally immersive experience that places the user in a fully virtual environment that feels pretty realistic. Climb up something high and look down, and you’re likely to get a sense of vertigo. If you see an object moving quickly towards your head, you’ll feel an urge to duck out of the way.
Very soon, VR creators will extend this sensory hijacking to our other facilities – for example, touch and smell – to deepen that sense of immersion. At the same time, the devices we use to visit these virtual worlds will become cheaper and lighter, removing the friction that can currently be a barrier.
I believe extended reality (XR) – a term that covers virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) – will be one of the most transformative tech trends of the next five years. It will be enabled and augmented by other tech trends, including super-fast networking, that will let us experience VR as a cloud service just like we currently consume music and movies. And artificial intelligence (Al) will provide us with more personalized virtual worlds to explore, even giving us realistic virtual characters to share our experiences
with.
The passage states all the following about VR applications except
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions:
You might think you’ve experienced VR, and you might have been pretty impressed. Particularly, if you’re a gamer, there are some great experiences to be had out there (or rather, in there) today. But over the next few year, in VR as in all fields of technology, we’re going to see things that make what is cutting-edge today look like space lnvaders. And although the games will be amazing, the effects of this transformation will be far broader, touching on our work, education, and social lives.
Today’s most popular VR applications involve taking total control of user’s sense (sight and hearing, particularly) to create a totally immersive experience that places the user in a fully virtual environment that feels pretty realistic. Climb up something high and look down, and you’re likely to get a sense of vertigo. If you see an object moving quickly towards your head, you’ll feel an urge to duck out of the way.
Very soon, VR creators will extend this sensory hijacking to our other facilities – for example, touch and smell – to deepen that sense of immersion. At the same time, the devices we use to visit these virtual worlds will become cheaper and lighter, removing the friction that can currently be a barrier.
I believe extended reality (XR) – a term that covers virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) – will be one of the most transformative tech trends of the next five years. It will be enabled and augmented by other tech trends, including super-fast networking, that will let us experience VR as a cloud service just like we currently consume music and movies. And artificial intelligence (Al) will provide us with more personalized virtual worlds to explore, even giving us realistic virtual characters to share our experiences
The passage explains that fungi decompose plant life, rely on other plants for energy, and differ from plants because they lack chlorophyll.
It states that resin-producing plants are toxic to fungi, not that fungi are poisonous to them.
So option (4) is not mentioned in the passage.
The passage mainly describes how fungi obtain energy, how they decompose plant matter, and how they act in nature.
So the main focus is describing the action of fungi.
We use "at" when referring to a specific point or location—and "the campus" in this sentence is considered a specific place.
Let’s break it down:
"at" = specific location
➤ "He's waiting at the bus stop."
➤ "She's studying at the library."
➤ "We're meeting at the restaurant."
"on" = surface
➤ "The book is on the table."
"in" = inside an enclosed space
➤ "He's in the building."
➤ (You might say "in the campus" if you’re thinking about being within the grounds of a large university, but "at the campus" is more natural when referring to meeting someone there.)
So:
✅ "Jagdish is waiting for me at the campus."
is correct because it's talking about a meeting point or location.
Start with defining terror → T
Then question the meaning → Q
Then state misnomer → R
Then explain legality → S
Then specific example → P
Correct sequence is: T Q R S P
Read the following sentence and choose one underlined word or phrase that would not be appropriate in standard English.
One of "the chair’s legs" was broken and the upholstery "needed" mending.