READING COMPREHENSION - Sheet4 Flashcards
1,”With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Relying on foreign investment in the long run is not an economically sound policy. 2. Policies must be undertaken to reduce volatility in foreign private investment. 3. Policies must be undertaken to strengthen domestic private investment. 4. Public investment should be given priority over private investment. 5. Substantial public investment in education and health should be undertaken. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?”,”(a) 1, 2 and 4”,”(b) 1, 3 and 5”,”(c) 2, 4 and 5”,”(d) 3 only”
1,B
2,”With reference to the above passage, which of the following could be the most rational and practical implications for India? 1. Inter-linking of rivers should be undertaken. 2. A network of dams and canals should be built across the country for proper distribution of water. 3. Farmers should be provided easy loans for digging borewells. 4. usage of water for agriclture should regulated by law. 5. Distribution of river water among regions should be regulated by the Union Government. Select the correct answer using the code given below.”,”(a) 1and 2”,”(b) 2, 4 and 5”,”(c) 1, 3 and 4”,”(d) 2, 3 and 5”
2,A
3,”With references to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Lower tax rates in a country invariably translate into greater investments in higher education. 2. Investment in the education of children ensures their economic freedom. Economic freedom has a positive impact on building up human capital. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?”,”(a) 1 only”,”(b) 2 only”,”(c) 3 only”,”(d) 1, 2 and 3”
3,C
4,”What is the most logical and crucial message conveyed by the passage?”,”(a) Urban local bodies must recover costs through user charges.”,”(b) Urban local bodies are not efficient enough to meet the water requirements of our cities.”,”(c) Water shortage in our cities is a perennial problem that cannot be solved.”,”(d) In view of the water crisis in our cities, there is an urgent need to limit the population of cities by adopting an upper limit of population size.”
4,A
5,”Which reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: (1) Rich cities only can ensure sustainable delivery of water. (2) Sustainable delivery of water in cities means much more than supplying water to households. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?”,”(a) 1 only”,”(b) 2 only”,”(c) Both 1 and 2”,”(d) Neither 1 nor 2”
5,B
6,”With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Structural and rural transformation is impossible when farms are mainly small and marginal. 2. A good price incentive can trigger investments in agriculture. 3. India needs to build value chains for high-value agri-products like livestock and horticulture. 4. Higher global prices of agricultural commodities are essential for India’s poverty reduction. Which of the above assumptions are valid?”,”(a) 1 and 3”,”(b) 2 and 4”,”(c) 2 and 3”,”(d) 3 and 4”
6,C
7,”Which one of the following statements best reflects the critical message of the passage?”,”(a) India should create large-scale off-farm rural employment to reduce poverty in the near future.”,”(b) India should create a large number of farmer producer companies.”,”(c) Private investment in agriculture should be given priority over public investment.”,”(d) Inclusive agricultural growth is key to reduce poverty in the near future.”
7,D
8,”Which one of the following is best implied in the passage?”,”(a) Strong measures need to be taken to reduce the rural to urban migration of labour.”,”(b) The working condition in construction and unregistered manufacturing needs to be improved.”,”(c) Service sector has been reducing the problem of unemployment.”,”(d) Increased social sector spending is imperative for large-scale job creation.”
8,D
9,”On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. State should have some institutions to ensure its appropriate role in a digital society. 2. State should ensure that private parties do not violate the citizens’ right to privacy. 3. Digital economy is not compatible with the idea of not violating the citizens’ privacy. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?”,”(a) 1 and 2”,”(b) 3 only”,”(c) 1 and 3”,”(d) 2 only”
9,A
10,”Which one of the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?”,”(a) Rivers and other wetlands should be protected under Ramsar Convention.”,”(b) Engineering water systems should be modernized and further augmented”,”(c) Wetlands need to be reinforced as more than just open sources of water.”,”(d) Water supply should not be free of cost so as to prevent its misuse or overuse.”
10,C
11,”Which one of the following statements best implies the suggestion given by the author of the passage?”,”(a) Distribute your wealth across different kinds of assets so that your risks would be minimized.”,”(b) Risk-taking behaviour should be a necessary component of your personality if you want to generate wealth.”,”(c) While making investments, find a trustworthy asset management organization which would manage your wealth for you.”,”(d) You should know that investing your money is a risky business.”
11,A
12,”With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Biotechnology regulation is an evolving process. 2. Participation of people is needed in policy decisions regarding biotechnology regulation. 3: Biotechnology regulation should take into account socio-economic aspects in decision-making. 4. Wider involvement of political executive in biotechnology regulation improved its effectiveness in dealing with the country’s trade policies and international obligations. Which of the above assumptions are valid?”,”(a) 1,2 and 4 only”,”(b) 1and 3 only”,”(c) 2,3and 4 only”,”(d) 1,2,3and 4”
12,B
13,”Which one of the following statements best implies the crux of the passage?”,”(a) Precautionary principle is not given importance in current debate on developing GM crops.”,”(b) Biotechnology is not currently used in climate change mitigation and adaptation mechanisms.”,”(c) Biotechnology’s role is not confined to the current priorities of developing GM crops.”,”(d) The negative impacts of biotechnology are not properly understood.”
13,C
14,”Which one of the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?”,”(a) Indian banking system is not able to help the country in its economic growth.”,”(b) Economic reforms that started in 1991 have not helped in improving the economy to expected levels.”,”(c) India lacks the institutional mechanisms to deal with the failure of banks.”,”(d) Encouraging the foreign investments in our industrial sector is a good alternative to this sector’s dependence on banks for credit.”
14,C
15,”Which one of the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?”,”(a) India’s commitment to reduce emissions by 33% is unlikely to be achieved.”,”(b) India should import gas rather than invest in renewable resources.”,”(c) Getting renewable resources to market too soon may be costly.”,”(d) India should put in more efforts in the exploration of natural gas.”
15,C
16,”With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Governments often provide inefficient and costly subsidies for technologies that may not be ready in the near future. 2. commitment of reducing emissions by 33% by 2030 shall be on the basis of gas-based economy. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?”,”(a) 1 only”,”(b) 2 only”,”(c) Both 1 and 2”,”(d) Neither 1 nor 2”
16,A
17,”With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Genome editing does not require the transfer of genes from one plant to another. 2. Through genome editing, the chosen genes can be altered precisely in a manner akin to the natural process that helps plants to adapt to the environmental factors. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?”,”(a) 1 only”,”(b) 2 only”,”(c) Both 1 and 2”,”(d) Neither 1 nor 2”
17,C
18,”In the context of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the critical message of the passage?”,”(a) In India, the drainage networks are not separate for sewerage and storm water.”,”(b) Urban local bodies do not have enough resources and legislative authority to deal with the problems of waste management.”,”(c) Solid waste management should be integrated with the maintenance of drainage and sewerage networks.”,”(d) Bad management of solid waste and sewerage systems by our municipalities is the reason for drinking water shortages in our cities.”
18,C
19,”What is the most logical inference from the above passage?”,”(a) State shall not interfere with the religious affairs of the citizens.”,”(b) Religious freedom under the Constitution is open to State intervention.”,”(c) Religious freedom of the citizens is not covered under fundamental rights.”,”(d) Religious practices of any community are immune to State laws.”
19,B
20,”Which one of the following statements best reflects the critical message of the passage?”,”(a) For introducing any foreign plant into a country, the soil and climate conditions of that country should be suitable.”,”(b) As a staple food of a country, tuber crops like potato cannot replace cereal crops.”,”(c) Some of the fungal infections of plants cannot be prevented or stopped from spreading across large areas.”,”(d) Relying on a homogeneous food source is not desirable.”
20,D
21,”With reference to the above passage, which of the following is/are the most rational and practical implication / implications? 1. India’s Public Distribution System should be monitored by the Union Government. 2. Girls should be encouraged to delay marriage and first pregnancy. 3. Mothers should be encouraged to breastfeed their children immediately after birth. 4. The supply of safe drinking water and proper sanitation facilities to all should be ensured. 5. Authorities should ensure the vaccination should ensure the vaccination as prescribed. Select the correct answer using the code given below.”,”(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4”,”(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5”,”(c) 1 only”,”(d) 3 and 5 only”
21,B
22,”Which of the following are the most rational inferences that can be made from the passage? 1. Farmers’ income will be higher with pulse cultivation than with paddy cultivation. 2. Pulse cultivation causes less pollution as compared to paddy cultivation. 3. Pulse straw can be used to improved soil quality. 4. In the context of northern Indian agriculture, paddy straw has no usefulness. 5. Mechanized agriculture is the main cause for stubble burning. Select the correct answer using the cade given below.”,”(a) 2, 3 and 5”,”(b) 1, 4 and 5”,”(c) 2 and 3 only”,”(d) 1 and 4 only”
22,C
23,”With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. High risks involved in holding maximum water in reservoirs are due to our over- dependence on hydropower projects. 2. Storage capacity of dams should not be fully used before or during monsoon season. 3. Role of dams in flood control is underestimated in India. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?”,”(a) 1 and 2 only”,”(b) 2 only”,”(c) 3 only”,”(d) 1, 2 and 3”
23,D
24,”Which of the following is/are the most rational and logical inference/ inferences that can be made from the passage? 1. It is essential to rethink and redefine the economic role of the State in the quest for development. 2. India has not made effective implementation of its policies in social sectors nor made sufficient investments in them. Select the correct answer using the code given below.”,”(a) 1 only”,”(b) 2 only”,”(c) Both 1 and 2”,”(d) Neither 1 nor 2”
24,C
25,”With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. India’s economy needs to be greatly integrated with global economy so as to create large number of jobs and to sustain its growth momentum. 2. Economic liberalization would cause large economic growth which would reduce poverty and create sufficient employment in the long run. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?”,”(a) 1 only”,”(b) 2 only”,”(c) Both 1 and 2”,”(d) Neither 1 nor 2”
25,D
