Reading Comprehension Free Mock Test – Part 6
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Reading Comprehension Free Mock Test – Part 6
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After independence how has the situation changed in India?
(ब) Our system of higher education has improved a lot Explanation: Our system of higher education has improved a lot व्याख्या : It is clear from the second Para that the situation of higher education in India has improved tremendously. Hence option (b) would be correct.
Our scientists have proved to be excellent even if
(द) we offer them limited opportunities Explanation: we offer them limited opportunities व्याख्या : scientists have proved excellent even in limited opportunities. Hence option (d) would be correct.
The writer wants our scientists to.
(स) be optimistic in their attitude Explanation: be optimistic in their attitude व्याख्या : phrase ‘shed their pessimism’ makes it clear that the writer wants our scientist to be optimistic in their attitude. Hence option (c) would be correct.
……….. helps fight water retention.
(ब) Drinking enough water Explanation: Drinking enough water व्याख्या : Drinking enough water helps fight water retention. Everyday one must drink about eight/230 ml glasses of water every day.
Our systems operate satisfactorily
(स) When we are properly hydrated Explanation: When we are properly hydrated व्याख्या : Our system operate satisfactorily when we are properly hydrated.
The best way to lose weight is to
(द) drink plenty of water Explanation: drink plenty of water व्याख्या : The best way is to lose weight is to drink plenty of water.
When we are dehydrated we think we
(द) need food Explanation: need food व्याख्या : When we are dehydrated, we think we need food.
The word ‘irritated’ most nearly means
(अ) annoyed Explanation: annoyed व्याख्या : The word ‘irritated’ most nearly means ‘annoyed’.
The most remarkable feature of Edison’s inventions was their
(स) fundamental simplicity Explanation: fundamental simplicity व्याख्या : The most remarkable feature of Edison’s invention was their fundamental simplicity.
According to the author, Edison became prosperous because he
(अ) had great business sense Explanation: had great business sense व्याख्या : Edison became prosperous because he had great business sense.
To conduct experimental work, Edison needed
(द) huge amounts of money Explanation: huge amounts of money व्याख्या : To conduct experimental work, Edison needed huge amounts of money.
Edison’s long and productive life can be attributed to
(अ) his positive attitude Explanation: his positive attitude व्याख्या : Edison’s long and productive life can be attributed to his positive attitude.
The word ‘uncanny’ as used in the passage means
(ब) weird Explanation: weird व्याख्या : The word, ‘uncanny’ means weird. Weird – Very strange and unusual unexpected, or not natural.
Sequence the following statements in their logical order and choose the most appropriate answer from the options below. (a) The finished mats priced between Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 10,000 are now ready for being marketed. (b) First the matured grass is harvested and after removing their tissues, they are sun dried. (c) It is then transported to the Killimangalam village where further treatment processes including washing, dyeing, boiling and sun drying are done. (d) Today the exquisite mats from the Kora grass are dying for want of takers, so it would be worth while to examine the process of making them to save them. (e) It is then placed on the handloom and woven into intricately patterned mats by skilled weavers. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(स) (d), (b), (c), (e), (a) Explanation: (d), (b), (c), (e), (a)
Complete the statement/sentence below choosing the most appropriate answer from the options below. Kerala’s indigenous heritage products that need to be globally marketed are _____.
(अ) The Aranmula mirror, Balaramapuram handloom saree and the Killimangalam Mat Explanation: The Aranmula mirror, Balaramapuram handloom saree and the Killimangalam Mat
Complete the sentence below choosing the most appropriate answer from the options below. The Killimangalam Mats of Kerala are expensive because ______ .
(अ) the raw material is costly and the craft of weaving them is labour intensive Explanation: the raw material is costly and the craft of weaving them is labour intensive
After two days of intensive labour, a mat weaver produces _____ .
(ब) a six-feet-long plain mat without designs on it Explanation: a six-feet-long plain mat without designs on it
The Killimangalam mat is tightly woven requiring nearly 2 kg of grass and lasts ______ .
(अ) more than 25 years Explanation: more than 25 years
Complete the sentence below choosing the most appropriate answer from the options given below. Indian chocolatiers have transformed locally sourced cacao into premium artisanal chocolates by:
(द) limiting the use of unhealthy refined sugar and extracting the most out of cacao’s nutrients Explanation: limiting the use of unhealthy refined sugar and extracting the most out of cacao’s nutrients
Complete the sentence below choosing the most appropriate answer from the options given below. Chocolates fly off the shop shelves in February because :
(द) People gift chocolates to the loved ones on a special day in February. Explanation: People gift chocolates to the loved ones on a special day in February.
Complete the sentence below choosing the most appropriate answer from the options given below. India can become the super premium branded exporters of chocolates if they :
(द) home source raw material, limiting unhealthy ingredients and add unique flavours Explanation: home source raw material, limiting unhealthy ingredients and add unique flavours
Complete the sentence below choosing the most appropriate answer from the options given below. The “Big Five” in chocolate Industries are :
(ब) Mondelez, Mars, Hershey, Ferrero and Nestle Explanation: Mondelez, Mars, Hershey, Ferrero and Nestle
Match List-I with List-II. List-I List-II (a) Chocolatiers (i) Items combined to make a particular food or drink (b) Artisanal (ii) Those who make and sell chocolates (c) Discerning (iii) Skilled (d) Ingredients (iv) Showing good judgement Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(द) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) Explanation: (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
Sitar crafting requires specialists in : (a) Body making (b) Curving (c) Case (box) making (d) Engraving (e) Polishing and tuning Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(ब) (a), (b), (d), (e) only Explanation: (a), (b), (d), (e) only
The art of making Sitars, Surbahars and Guitars require : (a) a rigorous training (b) a delicate craftsmanship (c) hardly any expertise (d) a refined sense of music (e) passion and perseverance Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(द) (a), (b), (d), (e) only Explanation: (a), (b), (d), (e) only
