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Comprehension — 162 previous-year questions — page 1 of 7
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Which of the following statements do not agree with Gieve Patel's views in the poem "On killing a tree"?
- 1. Cutting a tree is an act of murder
- 2. A simple jab of the knife will cut a tree
- 3. Disapproval of mankind is failure to care for the earth
- 4. The strength of the tree lies on its big branches
- 1 and 2
- 2 and 4✓
- 3 and 4
- 1 and 4
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At high school Paulnack scored good grades in —.
- Science and Maths✓
- Science and Arts
- Science and Humanities
- Arts and Crafts
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My austere father used to avoid all in essential comforts and luxuries.
This means ————.- Dr. Kalam's father preferred a luxurious life style
- Dr. Kalam's father preferred a laviah life style
- Dr. Kalam's father preferred a simple life style✓
- Dr. Kalam's father preferred all comforts in his life
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Arrange the jumbled statements in logical form and choose the correct order.
- (a) This shift has challenged for the motif of artistic expression.
- (b) Contemporary art is primarily acknowledged by its interdisciplinary nature.
- (c) Apparently, the boundaries between different artistic connections are merged for good.
- (d) As a result, artists are now exploring new forms of creative collaboration.
- (b), (d), (a), (c)✓
- (a), (c), (b), (d)
- (d), (b), (c), (a)
- (c), (a), (d), (b)
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What was the title given to the Maratha Ruler?
- Badshah
- Mir Alam
- Peshwa✓
- Maharaj
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Empoli is a town in
- America
- France
- Italy✓
- India
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“The habit of co-operation once required will continue with you all your life”
Which among the options best conveys the meaning of the above passage?- The author insists on hard work
- The author states the importance of team work✓
- The author insists on friendship
- The author reiterates the importance of good behaviour
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A 24-hour journey in a UP Roadways bus is not the most comfortable way to get to Munsiyari. The Journey of the author was
- the most uncomfortable✓
- the most comfortable
- comfortable
- more comfortable
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The knocking softens, fades to a mild judicious tap.
What is the knocking sound?- Knocking at the door
- Carving of the statue✓
- Hitting the ball
- Boxing at the nose
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Freedom and power bring responsibility. That responsibility rests upon this assembly. Before the birth of freedom we have endured all the pains of labour and our hearts are heavy with the memory of sorrow. But the past is now over and the future beckons to us now. The ambition of the greatest man is to wipe every tear. As long as tears are there, so long our work will not be over.
Which statement is correct?- India became rich after Independence
- Ignorance, poverty, inequality of opportunity are eradicated
- Our work will not be over till we wipe every tear✓
- Freedom means to live a life as we like
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At last by starvation and famine made bold.
What is the meaning of the word "famine"?- Hurriedly
- Mouthful of grain
- Miserly
- Extreme scarcity of food✓
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In Oscar Wilde's 'The Selfish Giant' only one little boy did not run away on seeing the giant because
- he was blind
- he was lame
- he was afraid
- he did not see the giant coming✓
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"Twisting, withering
And then it is done".
Choose the right answer :
Death of the tree is ————.- Painful✓
- Difficult
- Joyful
- Fast
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Find out the best inference based on the passage :
There were different streams of freedom movements in colonial India carried out by the moderates, liberals, radicals, socialists and so on.
Which of the following is the best inference from the above statement?- The emergence of nationalism in colonial India led to our independence
- Nationalism in India emerged in the context of colonialism
- Nationalism in India is homogenous
- Nationalism in India is heterogenous✓
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The first Asian composer to score a symphony for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is —
- Naushad
- Ustad Bade Ali Khan
- A.R. Rehman
- Ilaiyaraaja✓
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Now drops that floated on the pool
Like pearls, and now a silver blade.
What is the “Silver blade”?- Drops of water
- Moon
- Brook✓
- Pool
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Passage : The old train chugged along the tracks, its rhythmic clanking a familiar sound. Steam billowed from its engine, creating a white cloud against the blue sky. Passengers gazed out the windows, watching the landscape roll by. The whistle blew, a long, mournful sound.
Question : Match the description of the train journey in Column A with their meanings in Column B.
Column A(a) Rhythmic clanting 1. Creates a visual effect (b) Steam billows 2. Provides an auditory experience (c) Passengers gazing 3. Highlights the pace of the train (d) Mournful whistle 4. Indicates observation and travel Column B
- (a)-4 (b)-2 (c)-1 (d)-3
- (a)-1 (b)-2 (c)-4 (d)-3
- (a)-2 (b)-1 (c)-4 (d)-3✓
- (a)-3 (b)-4 (c)-2 (d)-1
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Who is Laxmi accompanied Ahtushi Deshpande?
- Shop owner
- Porter✓
- Leader
- Guide
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Rani of Jhansi was associated with ——————.
- Battle of Plassey
- Sepoy Mutiny✓
- British Government
- Indian National Congress
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'The life of a student is, comparatively speaking, a sheltered life'
What does Gokhale mean by this?
Choose the one statement which is inappropriate.- They are protected by their parents
- They have lesser responsibilities
- They need not discharge their duties as students✓
- They have the privilege of being helped by others
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"Why do you swear by your ancestors, Uncle Kesavan?"
Here 'you' refers to- Kuttichovan
- Uncle Kesavan✓
- Outhakkutty
- Kesavan's Wife
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Only bloodshot eyes betray
Deep pride, then reverence,
Lo! God in man's image.
Who is referred to as "God in man's image" in the above lines?- Goldsmith
- Divine Artist
- Sculptor✓
- Blacksmith
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"I care not where the skies begin".
Find out the option closest in meaning to the above line.- The migrant birds have many limitations
- The birds have got a jurisdiction in the sky
- The birds have got boundaries within which they can fly
- The birds have limitless jurisdiction and abundant freedom✓
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Who does "you" refers to?
- Teacher✓
- Boy
- Girl
- God
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It's helping your fellowman to score
When his chances hopeless seems;
The word 'it' in the above lines refers to- hard work
- best work
- team work✓
- smart work
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