Exam Details
| Subject | ||
| Paper | paper 1 | |
| Exam / Course | mains | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | maharashtra public service commission | |
| Position | sales tax inspector | |
| Exam Date | 2012 | |
| City, State | maharashtra, |
Question Paper
131. Choose the correct alternative. carefulness could have saved the situation. A little The little Little Less
132. Choose the correct alternative. Bibliography is
Knowledge of the Bible.
List of books about the Bible.
Characters from the Bible.
List of books and writings of one author/about one subject.
133. In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom underlined in the above sentence.
die with honour die on a horse back
die while still working die in the battle field
134. Select the correct modal to express obligation. You keep your promise.
will may would should
135. Which of the following sentences is correct?
He took out his shoes.
He disposed off his car.
Only Only
Neither nor Both and
136. Which one of the following sentences is correct
We should love the God.
Many are Gods of Hinduism.
Only Only
Neither nor Both and
137. Eagle flies highest of all the birds. Choose the correct positive degree of the sentence. No other bird flies as high as eagle. Very few birds fly as high as eagle. Some other birds fly as high as eagle. . r •
Eagle flies higher than any other birds.
138. Pick out the correct sentence from the given alternatives.
The fleet have set sail.
John, as well as James, deserve praise.
You, who is my friend, should not worry me.
She is one of the best mothers that have ever lived.
139. I know the owner who is a millionaire.
Identify the underlined clause.
Noun clause Relative clause
Adverbial clause of manner Adverbial clause of place
140. Which of the following sentences is correct?
Each of these boys plays games.
The boy who does best he will get a prize.
Only Only
Neither nor Both and
141. Identify the incorrect sentence from the following alternatives.
Bread and butter is a wholesome food.
Two pounds of coffee costs seven and six pence.
There are eggs and bacon for breakfast.
John and Mary have gone for a holiday.
142. complex complex -compound The fog will disappear as soon as the sun rises. Identify the type of the sentence. simple compound
143. She was happy to come, Complete the sentence with the correct Question Tag.
was she were she wasn't she she was
144. Many -hill crossed by the battalion. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
was were may none of these
145. Complete the following sentence choosing the correct alternative. If you feel that a habit is enslaving you, it should be
given in given out given up given away
146. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word underlined. He is very meticulous in his dealings with others.
reserved very careful indifferent naughty
147. Which of the following sentences is correct
We had a good play of football.
He is my cousin brother.
Only Only
Neither nor Both and
148. Choose the alternative and fill in the blank.
The of the Gupta Kings is renowned for development in art and culture in Ancient India.
Rain Reign Rein Regn.
149. Pick out the odd pair from the given alternatives.
attract -attractive recruit -recruitment
examine -examination advertise -advertisement
150. Identify the word having the prefix that denotes the meaning'across'.
multinational inter-city transatlantic outside
151. Consider the following sentences:
What a fun!
What fun!
We had picnic.
We had a picnic.
Which of the above sentences are correct?
and and and and
152. Which one of the following sentences is correct?
He asked what we were doing.
He asked that what are you doing.
Ram said can he go horne.
He asked to Rama why your father is angry
153. Which of the following sentences is correct? That is a good piece of advise. I advised him to take rest. Only Only
Neither nor Both and
154. Identify the sentence punctuated correctly.
milton, the great English poet was blind.
Milton, the great, English poet was blind.
Milton-the great English poet was blind.
Milton, the great English poet, was blind.
155. A person sitting the back of the class tried to disrupt the lecture. Use the right preposition and fill in the blank.
at in among above
156. Identify the sentence which does not follow the correct order of words.
The people rang the bell for joy.
Nothing ever happens by chance.
The tops of the mountains were covered with snow.
In the village he died, where he was born.
157. Everybody called it a lavish party. Choose the correct antonym of the word underlined.
expensive big frugal wasteful
158. Choose the correct phrase to complete the following sentence. The news was by word of mouth.
passed on passed over passed out passed off
159. They sold their house because it was a real white elephant.
Which one of the following alternatives gives the correct meaning of the underlined phrase?
a big one a rare find
a huge and expensive one an expensive and useless one
160. Choose the option that is a correct conversion of the following simple sentence into a
complex sentence:
The report of his failure has surprised us all.
The report that he has failed has surprised us all.
The report of his failing surprised us all.
The report of his failure surprised us all.
His failure report were surprised us all.
161. Give a single word for: Commencement of words with the same letter and/or sound.
repetition alliteration assonance imitation
162. Everything has worked out according to the plan. Tick mark the correct meaning of the underlined phrase.
calculated developed compiled declared
163. Which of the following sentences is incorrect?
He had leave of four days. He had four days' leave.
He had leave for four days. None of the above.
164. Lead is heavier than any other metal. Choose the alternative with the positive degree. No other metal is as heavy as lead. Lead is the heaviest metal than other.
Lead is light metal than other.
None of these.
165. Choose the right alternative. The man I thought was thoroughly honest proved to be a swindler.
who whom what that
166. Which of the following sentences is correct?
He held the book in both hands.
He held the book in both his hands.
Only Only
Neither nor Both and
167. Mr. Mehta manages a big industrial empire. Choose the correct alternative to change the voice.
A big industrial empire is managed by Mr. Mehta.
Mr. Mehta managing a big industrial empire.
A big industrial empire was managed by Mr. Mehta.
None of these.
168. hard we tried, we could not avoid the elections. Choose the correct sentence connector to complete the sentence.
Although Though However Even if
169. Choose the alternative which is a correct conversion of the following simple sentence into
a compound sentence.
In spite of being a Russian by birth, he speaks Hindi like his mother tongue.
He is a Russian by birth, but he speaks Hindi like his mother tongue.
Though he is a Russian by birth he speaks Hindi like his mother tongue.
He speaks Hindi like his mother tongue despite being a Russian by birth.
None of these.
170. I saw a bus leaving for vile Parle. The underlined preposition indicates.
direction request duration Transportation
171. Which of the following sentences has been written in the future perfect tense?
I shall have written my exercise by that time.
I shall have been writing my exercise by that time.
I shall write my exercise by that time.
I had written my exercise by that time.
172. The word immigrant means:
One who comes to a foreign land to settle there.
One who leaves the foreign country and comes back to his own country.
One who loves his country.
The person who acts against his own country.
173. Send your good wishes to all your friends. Choose the correct alternative for changing the voice.
Good wishes were send to all your friends.
All your friends sent good wishes.
Let good wishes be sent to all your friends.
None of these.
174. You shall have a holiday tomorrow. The modal expresses. command threat promise duty
175. If wishes horses, beggars them. Complete the sentence choosing the correct alternative to show imaginary condition.
are -will ride were -would have ridden
were -would ride were would rode
176. The man with a smiling face is our leader. Which is the correct conversion of the above sentence into the compound one?
The man has a smiling face and he is our leader.
The man who has a smiling face is our leader.
The man having a smiling face is our leader.
As the man has a smiling face, he is our leader.
177. Identify the sentence in which is used as an adverb.
Freedom is our birth -right.
You did not make the right choice.
You must right the wrongs done to her.
It serves him right.
178. Which of the following sentences is correct?
I left playing.
Let go the horse's reins.
Only Only
Neither nor Both and
179. I had to shout in the mouth piece so that she could hear me. Identify the underlined clause.
Adverb clause of reason Adverb clause of purpose
Adverb clause of result Adverb clause of manner
180. If we started now we would be in time. The subjunctive in the sentence expresses.
improbability preference intention supposition
181. The knowledge of the nuclear power might lead to annihilation of the human race. The meaning of the underlined word is
total destruction immortality
tremendous progress full healthfulness
182. I have read many novels. The underlined word in the above sentence functions as
Adjective of Quantity Adjective of Number
Demonstrative Adjective Emphasizing Adjective
183. Choose the correct synonym of 'Omnipotent'.
All knowing Ever lasting All powerful Merciful
184. Read the sentence carefully to find out if there is any grammatical error in it. If there is any error it will be only in one part of the sentence. The alphabet of that part is your answer.
(Ignore punctuation errors)
We will discuss about that matter later No error.
ABC D
A B C D
185. Which of the following sentences is correct? He is worst than 1. He gets a small salary. Of the two plans this is the best. Raipur is hot than Simla.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions.
It is said with truth that the function of a University is to prepare the youth 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 Ya Vimuchyate 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 to be 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 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.
186. What is the true function of education according to the ancient Indian philosophers?
Education is the development of mind.
Education is the cultivation of culture.
Education brings about salvation and development.
Education aims at the inculcation of generosity.
187. What is meantby'leap.en
Weights made of lead.
Cold scientific 'krtowledge.
Social and family responsibilities.
Hindering factors of pride and prejudice, passion and desire in the liberation ofthe soul.
188. What is the .objective ofeducation according to Goethe?
It teaches social manners. It teaches courtesy.
It forms tastes. It communicates knowledge.
189. The function of a university is
To enable the young to gather facts about the world.
To learn to do his job.
To enable them to earn their livelihood.
To prepare the young to take their place in society.
190. According to the passage, the function of the teacher is
to foster the spirit of fellow -feeling.
to teach him to master facts about the world.
to remove the leaden weights of pride and prejudice, passion and desire to liberate the soul.
to teach humanity and spirit of accommodation.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
This, then, is held to be the duty of the man of wealth; first, to set an example of modest, unostentatious living, shunning display or extravagance; to provide moderately for the legitimate wants of those dependent upon him; and after doing so to consider all surplus revenues which come to him simply as trust to administer in the manner which, in his judgement, is best calculated to produce the most beneficial results for the community-the man of wealth thus becoming the mere agent and trustee for his poorer brethren, bringing to their service his superior wisdom, experience, and ability to administer, doing for them better than they would or could do for themselves.
Those who would administer wisely must, indeed be wise, for one of the serious obstacles to the improvement of our race is indiscriminate charity. It were better for mankind that the millions of the rich were thrown into the sea than so spent as to encourage the slothful, the drunken, the unworthy. Of every thousand dollars spent in so -called charity today, it is probable that 950 is unwisely spent; so spent, indeed, as to produce the very evils which it proposes to mitigate or cure.
A well -known writer of philosophic books admitted the other day that he had given a quarter of a dollar to a man who approached him as he was coming to visit the house of his friend. He knew nothing of the habits of this beggar; knew not how it would be spent improperly. This man professed to be a disciple of Herbert Spencer; yet the quarter -dollar given that night will probably work more injury than, all the money which its thoughtless donor will ever be able to give in true charity will do good. He only gratified his own feelings, saved himself from annoyance-and this was probably one of the most selfish and very worst actions of his life, for in all respects he is most worthy.
In bestowing charity, the main consideration should be to help those who will help themselves; to provide part of the means by which those who desire to improve may do so; to give those who desire to rise the aids by which they may rise; to assist, but rarely or never to do all. Neither the individual nor the race is improved by alms -giving. Those worthy of assistance, except in rare cases, seldom require assistance. The really valuable men of the race never do, except in cases of accident or sudden change. Everyone has, of course, cases of individuals brought to his own knowledge where temporary assistance can do genuine good, and these he will not overlook.
191. On the basis of the evidence present in the text the author seems to be:
a wealthy but unsympathetic man
a man blind to other's needs
a hypocritical person
a wise, practical and unsentimental person
192. The 'wellknown writer of philosophic books' gave a quarter of a dollar to the beggar out of
charity
sheer thoughtlessness
an urge for self -gratification
regard for his teacher. Herbert spencer.
Pick out the correct alternative
and only and only
and only and
193. The word 'alms-giving' means:
immediate relief charitable relief
charity without careful judgement rendering help to the needy
194. The First paragraph
advocates the need to share wealth.
warns against vulgar display of wealth.
Proves the intellectual superiority of the wealthy people.
Lists the duties of a wealthy man.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
and only and only
only and only
195. According to the author:
Charity should be selective.
Charity always yields bad results.
It is only the unworthy who benefit from charity.
Giving charity indiscriminately is worse than not giving it.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
Erosion in Nature is a beneficent process without which the world would have died long ago. The same process, accelerated by human mismanagement, has become one of the most vicious and destructive forces that has ever been released by.man. What is usually known as 'geological erosion' or 'denudation' is a universal phenomenon which through thousands of years has carved the earth into its present shape. Denudation is an early and important process in soil formation, whereby the original rock material is continuously broken down and sorted out by wind and water until it becomes suitable for colonisation by plants. Plants, by the binding effects of their roots, by the protection they afford against rain and wind and by the fertility they impart to the soil, bring denudation almost to a standstill. Everybody must have compared the rugged and irregular shape of bare mountain peaks where denudation is still active with the smooth and harmonious curves of slopes that have long been protected by a mantle of vegetation. Nevertheless, some slight denudation is always occurring. As each superficial film of plant -covered soil becomes exhausted it is removed by rain or wind, to be deposited mainly in the rivers and sea, and a corresponding thin layer of new soil forms by slow weathering of the underlying rock. The earth is continuously discarding its old, worn-out skin and renewing its living sheath of soil from the dead rock beneath. In this wayan equilibrium is reached between denudation and soil formation so that, unless the equilibrium is disturbed, a mature soil preserves a more or less constant depth and character indefinitely. The depth is sometimes only a few inches, occasionally several feet, but within it lies the whole capacity of the earth to produce life. Below that thin layer comprising the delicate organism known as soil is a planet as lifeless as the moon.
The equilibrium between denudation and soil formation is easily disturbed by the activities of man. Cultivation, deforestation or the destruction of natural vegetation by grazing or other means, unless carried out according to certain immutable conditions imposed by each region, may so accelerate denudation that the soil, which would normally be washed or blown away in a century, disappears within a year or even within a day. But no human ingenuity can accelerate the soil-renewing process from lifeless rock to an extent at all comparable to the acceleration of denudation.
This man-accelerated denudation is what is now known as soil erosion. It is the almost inevitable result of reducing below a certain limit the natural fertility of the soil..:of man betraying his most sacred trust when he assumed dominion over the land ... That the ultimate consequence of unchecked soil erosion, when it sweeps over whole countries as it is doing today, must be national extinction is obvious, for whatever other essential raw material a nation may dispense with, it cannot exist without fertile soil.
196. The author condemns:
man's dominion over the land.
soil erosion.
the betrayal of trust by man.
the reduction of soil fertility.
197. The word 'weathering' in the phrase 'slow weathering of the underlying rock' means.
action of the elements on exposed objects, especially rocks.
change of weather.
change of temperature.
decay
198. According to the author denudation
took place only in the beginning of the world's history.
stops after a certain stage of historical development.
is brought under control by plants.
is completely checked by plants.
199. The beginning of the passage implies that:
Nature is always good and kind.
Man can never be his own friend.
There is no other agency more destructive than man.
Geological erosion has saved the world from dying. Which of the statements given above isfare correct?
only and only
only only
200. Which could be the best title for the given passage? Man's folly can cause complete destruction. Soil erosion-the threat to human survival.
Equilibrium between denudation and soil formation is vital for our survival. Accelerated denudation: the primary cause of soil exhaustion.
132. Choose the correct alternative. Bibliography is
Knowledge of the Bible.
List of books about the Bible.
Characters from the Bible.
List of books and writings of one author/about one subject.
133. In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom underlined in the above sentence.
die with honour die on a horse back
die while still working die in the battle field
134. Select the correct modal to express obligation. You keep your promise.
will may would should
135. Which of the following sentences is correct?
He took out his shoes.
He disposed off his car.
Only Only
Neither nor Both and
136. Which one of the following sentences is correct
We should love the God.
Many are Gods of Hinduism.
Only Only
Neither nor Both and
137. Eagle flies highest of all the birds. Choose the correct positive degree of the sentence. No other bird flies as high as eagle. Very few birds fly as high as eagle. Some other birds fly as high as eagle. . r •
Eagle flies higher than any other birds.
138. Pick out the correct sentence from the given alternatives.
The fleet have set sail.
John, as well as James, deserve praise.
You, who is my friend, should not worry me.
She is one of the best mothers that have ever lived.
139. I know the owner who is a millionaire.
Identify the underlined clause.
Noun clause Relative clause
Adverbial clause of manner Adverbial clause of place
140. Which of the following sentences is correct?
Each of these boys plays games.
The boy who does best he will get a prize.
Only Only
Neither nor Both and
141. Identify the incorrect sentence from the following alternatives.
Bread and butter is a wholesome food.
Two pounds of coffee costs seven and six pence.
There are eggs and bacon for breakfast.
John and Mary have gone for a holiday.
142. complex complex -compound The fog will disappear as soon as the sun rises. Identify the type of the sentence. simple compound
143. She was happy to come, Complete the sentence with the correct Question Tag.
was she were she wasn't she she was
144. Many -hill crossed by the battalion. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
was were may none of these
145. Complete the following sentence choosing the correct alternative. If you feel that a habit is enslaving you, it should be
given in given out given up given away
146. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word underlined. He is very meticulous in his dealings with others.
reserved very careful indifferent naughty
147. Which of the following sentences is correct
We had a good play of football.
He is my cousin brother.
Only Only
Neither nor Both and
148. Choose the alternative and fill in the blank.
The of the Gupta Kings is renowned for development in art and culture in Ancient India.
Rain Reign Rein Regn.
149. Pick out the odd pair from the given alternatives.
attract -attractive recruit -recruitment
examine -examination advertise -advertisement
150. Identify the word having the prefix that denotes the meaning'across'.
multinational inter-city transatlantic outside
151. Consider the following sentences:
What a fun!
What fun!
We had picnic.
We had a picnic.
Which of the above sentences are correct?
and and and and
152. Which one of the following sentences is correct?
He asked what we were doing.
He asked that what are you doing.
Ram said can he go horne.
He asked to Rama why your father is angry
153. Which of the following sentences is correct? That is a good piece of advise. I advised him to take rest. Only Only
Neither nor Both and
154. Identify the sentence punctuated correctly.
milton, the great English poet was blind.
Milton, the great, English poet was blind.
Milton-the great English poet was blind.
Milton, the great English poet, was blind.
155. A person sitting the back of the class tried to disrupt the lecture. Use the right preposition and fill in the blank.
at in among above
156. Identify the sentence which does not follow the correct order of words.
The people rang the bell for joy.
Nothing ever happens by chance.
The tops of the mountains were covered with snow.
In the village he died, where he was born.
157. Everybody called it a lavish party. Choose the correct antonym of the word underlined.
expensive big frugal wasteful
158. Choose the correct phrase to complete the following sentence. The news was by word of mouth.
passed on passed over passed out passed off
159. They sold their house because it was a real white elephant.
Which one of the following alternatives gives the correct meaning of the underlined phrase?
a big one a rare find
a huge and expensive one an expensive and useless one
160. Choose the option that is a correct conversion of the following simple sentence into a
complex sentence:
The report of his failure has surprised us all.
The report that he has failed has surprised us all.
The report of his failing surprised us all.
The report of his failure surprised us all.
His failure report were surprised us all.
161. Give a single word for: Commencement of words with the same letter and/or sound.
repetition alliteration assonance imitation
162. Everything has worked out according to the plan. Tick mark the correct meaning of the underlined phrase.
calculated developed compiled declared
163. Which of the following sentences is incorrect?
He had leave of four days. He had four days' leave.
He had leave for four days. None of the above.
164. Lead is heavier than any other metal. Choose the alternative with the positive degree. No other metal is as heavy as lead. Lead is the heaviest metal than other.
Lead is light metal than other.
None of these.
165. Choose the right alternative. The man I thought was thoroughly honest proved to be a swindler.
who whom what that
166. Which of the following sentences is correct?
He held the book in both hands.
He held the book in both his hands.
Only Only
Neither nor Both and
167. Mr. Mehta manages a big industrial empire. Choose the correct alternative to change the voice.
A big industrial empire is managed by Mr. Mehta.
Mr. Mehta managing a big industrial empire.
A big industrial empire was managed by Mr. Mehta.
None of these.
168. hard we tried, we could not avoid the elections. Choose the correct sentence connector to complete the sentence.
Although Though However Even if
169. Choose the alternative which is a correct conversion of the following simple sentence into
a compound sentence.
In spite of being a Russian by birth, he speaks Hindi like his mother tongue.
He is a Russian by birth, but he speaks Hindi like his mother tongue.
Though he is a Russian by birth he speaks Hindi like his mother tongue.
He speaks Hindi like his mother tongue despite being a Russian by birth.
None of these.
170. I saw a bus leaving for vile Parle. The underlined preposition indicates.
direction request duration Transportation
171. Which of the following sentences has been written in the future perfect tense?
I shall have written my exercise by that time.
I shall have been writing my exercise by that time.
I shall write my exercise by that time.
I had written my exercise by that time.
172. The word immigrant means:
One who comes to a foreign land to settle there.
One who leaves the foreign country and comes back to his own country.
One who loves his country.
The person who acts against his own country.
173. Send your good wishes to all your friends. Choose the correct alternative for changing the voice.
Good wishes were send to all your friends.
All your friends sent good wishes.
Let good wishes be sent to all your friends.
None of these.
174. You shall have a holiday tomorrow. The modal expresses. command threat promise duty
175. If wishes horses, beggars them. Complete the sentence choosing the correct alternative to show imaginary condition.
are -will ride were -would have ridden
were -would ride were would rode
176. The man with a smiling face is our leader. Which is the correct conversion of the above sentence into the compound one?
The man has a smiling face and he is our leader.
The man who has a smiling face is our leader.
The man having a smiling face is our leader.
As the man has a smiling face, he is our leader.
177. Identify the sentence in which is used as an adverb.
Freedom is our birth -right.
You did not make the right choice.
You must right the wrongs done to her.
It serves him right.
178. Which of the following sentences is correct?
I left playing.
Let go the horse's reins.
Only Only
Neither nor Both and
179. I had to shout in the mouth piece so that she could hear me. Identify the underlined clause.
Adverb clause of reason Adverb clause of purpose
Adverb clause of result Adverb clause of manner
180. If we started now we would be in time. The subjunctive in the sentence expresses.
improbability preference intention supposition
181. The knowledge of the nuclear power might lead to annihilation of the human race. The meaning of the underlined word is
total destruction immortality
tremendous progress full healthfulness
182. I have read many novels. The underlined word in the above sentence functions as
Adjective of Quantity Adjective of Number
Demonstrative Adjective Emphasizing Adjective
183. Choose the correct synonym of 'Omnipotent'.
All knowing Ever lasting All powerful Merciful
184. Read the sentence carefully to find out if there is any grammatical error in it. If there is any error it will be only in one part of the sentence. The alphabet of that part is your answer.
(Ignore punctuation errors)
We will discuss about that matter later No error.
ABC D
A B C D
185. Which of the following sentences is correct? He is worst than 1. He gets a small salary. Of the two plans this is the best. Raipur is hot than Simla.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions.
It is said with truth that the function of a University is to prepare the youth 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 Ya Vimuchyate 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 to be 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 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.
186. What is the true function of education according to the ancient Indian philosophers?
Education is the development of mind.
Education is the cultivation of culture.
Education brings about salvation and development.
Education aims at the inculcation of generosity.
187. What is meantby'leap.en
Weights made of lead.
Cold scientific 'krtowledge.
Social and family responsibilities.
Hindering factors of pride and prejudice, passion and desire in the liberation ofthe soul.
188. What is the .objective ofeducation according to Goethe?
It teaches social manners. It teaches courtesy.
It forms tastes. It communicates knowledge.
189. The function of a university is
To enable the young to gather facts about the world.
To learn to do his job.
To enable them to earn their livelihood.
To prepare the young to take their place in society.
190. According to the passage, the function of the teacher is
to foster the spirit of fellow -feeling.
to teach him to master facts about the world.
to remove the leaden weights of pride and prejudice, passion and desire to liberate the soul.
to teach humanity and spirit of accommodation.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
This, then, is held to be the duty of the man of wealth; first, to set an example of modest, unostentatious living, shunning display or extravagance; to provide moderately for the legitimate wants of those dependent upon him; and after doing so to consider all surplus revenues which come to him simply as trust to administer in the manner which, in his judgement, is best calculated to produce the most beneficial results for the community-the man of wealth thus becoming the mere agent and trustee for his poorer brethren, bringing to their service his superior wisdom, experience, and ability to administer, doing for them better than they would or could do for themselves.
Those who would administer wisely must, indeed be wise, for one of the serious obstacles to the improvement of our race is indiscriminate charity. It were better for mankind that the millions of the rich were thrown into the sea than so spent as to encourage the slothful, the drunken, the unworthy. Of every thousand dollars spent in so -called charity today, it is probable that 950 is unwisely spent; so spent, indeed, as to produce the very evils which it proposes to mitigate or cure.
A well -known writer of philosophic books admitted the other day that he had given a quarter of a dollar to a man who approached him as he was coming to visit the house of his friend. He knew nothing of the habits of this beggar; knew not how it would be spent improperly. This man professed to be a disciple of Herbert Spencer; yet the quarter -dollar given that night will probably work more injury than, all the money which its thoughtless donor will ever be able to give in true charity will do good. He only gratified his own feelings, saved himself from annoyance-and this was probably one of the most selfish and very worst actions of his life, for in all respects he is most worthy.
In bestowing charity, the main consideration should be to help those who will help themselves; to provide part of the means by which those who desire to improve may do so; to give those who desire to rise the aids by which they may rise; to assist, but rarely or never to do all. Neither the individual nor the race is improved by alms -giving. Those worthy of assistance, except in rare cases, seldom require assistance. The really valuable men of the race never do, except in cases of accident or sudden change. Everyone has, of course, cases of individuals brought to his own knowledge where temporary assistance can do genuine good, and these he will not overlook.
191. On the basis of the evidence present in the text the author seems to be:
a wealthy but unsympathetic man
a man blind to other's needs
a hypocritical person
a wise, practical and unsentimental person
192. The 'wellknown writer of philosophic books' gave a quarter of a dollar to the beggar out of
charity
sheer thoughtlessness
an urge for self -gratification
regard for his teacher. Herbert spencer.
Pick out the correct alternative
and only and only
and only and
193. The word 'alms-giving' means:
immediate relief charitable relief
charity without careful judgement rendering help to the needy
194. The First paragraph
advocates the need to share wealth.
warns against vulgar display of wealth.
Proves the intellectual superiority of the wealthy people.
Lists the duties of a wealthy man.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
and only and only
only and only
195. According to the author:
Charity should be selective.
Charity always yields bad results.
It is only the unworthy who benefit from charity.
Giving charity indiscriminately is worse than not giving it.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
Erosion in Nature is a beneficent process without which the world would have died long ago. The same process, accelerated by human mismanagement, has become one of the most vicious and destructive forces that has ever been released by.man. What is usually known as 'geological erosion' or 'denudation' is a universal phenomenon which through thousands of years has carved the earth into its present shape. Denudation is an early and important process in soil formation, whereby the original rock material is continuously broken down and sorted out by wind and water until it becomes suitable for colonisation by plants. Plants, by the binding effects of their roots, by the protection they afford against rain and wind and by the fertility they impart to the soil, bring denudation almost to a standstill. Everybody must have compared the rugged and irregular shape of bare mountain peaks where denudation is still active with the smooth and harmonious curves of slopes that have long been protected by a mantle of vegetation. Nevertheless, some slight denudation is always occurring. As each superficial film of plant -covered soil becomes exhausted it is removed by rain or wind, to be deposited mainly in the rivers and sea, and a corresponding thin layer of new soil forms by slow weathering of the underlying rock. The earth is continuously discarding its old, worn-out skin and renewing its living sheath of soil from the dead rock beneath. In this wayan equilibrium is reached between denudation and soil formation so that, unless the equilibrium is disturbed, a mature soil preserves a more or less constant depth and character indefinitely. The depth is sometimes only a few inches, occasionally several feet, but within it lies the whole capacity of the earth to produce life. Below that thin layer comprising the delicate organism known as soil is a planet as lifeless as the moon.
The equilibrium between denudation and soil formation is easily disturbed by the activities of man. Cultivation, deforestation or the destruction of natural vegetation by grazing or other means, unless carried out according to certain immutable conditions imposed by each region, may so accelerate denudation that the soil, which would normally be washed or blown away in a century, disappears within a year or even within a day. But no human ingenuity can accelerate the soil-renewing process from lifeless rock to an extent at all comparable to the acceleration of denudation.
This man-accelerated denudation is what is now known as soil erosion. It is the almost inevitable result of reducing below a certain limit the natural fertility of the soil..:of man betraying his most sacred trust when he assumed dominion over the land ... That the ultimate consequence of unchecked soil erosion, when it sweeps over whole countries as it is doing today, must be national extinction is obvious, for whatever other essential raw material a nation may dispense with, it cannot exist without fertile soil.
196. The author condemns:
man's dominion over the land.
soil erosion.
the betrayal of trust by man.
the reduction of soil fertility.
197. The word 'weathering' in the phrase 'slow weathering of the underlying rock' means.
action of the elements on exposed objects, especially rocks.
change of weather.
change of temperature.
decay
198. According to the author denudation
took place only in the beginning of the world's history.
stops after a certain stage of historical development.
is brought under control by plants.
is completely checked by plants.
199. The beginning of the passage implies that:
Nature is always good and kind.
Man can never be his own friend.
There is no other agency more destructive than man.
Geological erosion has saved the world from dying. Which of the statements given above isfare correct?
only and only
only only
200. Which could be the best title for the given passage? Man's folly can cause complete destruction. Soil erosion-the threat to human survival.
Equilibrium between denudation and soil formation is vital for our survival. Accelerated denudation: the primary cause of soil exhaustion.