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701.

The writer was working at a university in which country?
A. Italy
B. India
C. France
D. Germany
Answer» D. Germany
Discussion
702.

What wrong with respect to India are the Europeans responsible for?
A. That India is economically decades behind the developed world
B. Their inappropriate generalizations
C. Their hatred towards Indian culture
D. Their complete lack of knowledge regarding India's past
Answer» C. Their hatred towards Indian culture
Discussion
703.

The writer compares diversity of one European country to the diversity of ____________.
A. The whole continent of Asia
B. The whole world
C. One major city in India
D. One Indian State
Answer» E.
Discussion
704.

The boy's father was trying to gain the Professor's approval, hence
A. he followed the Professor on his evening walks.
B. he pretended to be interested in observing the stars.
C. he boasted to the Professor about his son's riding skills.
D. he would make a display of his parental skills on seeing the narrator.
Answer» E.
Discussion
705.

The boy's constant bike riding reflects his
A. longing for a simpler way of life
B. yearning for something exciting to occur
C. desire to escape from his father's influence
D. joy in being young and without responsibilities
Answer» C. desire to escape from his father's influence
Discussion
706.

This text is written from the point of view of
A. an adult reflecting on his boy hood
B. a boy recounting his summer holiday
C. an outsider observing life in the suburbs
D. an adolescent describing his community
Answer» B. a boy recounting his summer holiday
Discussion
707.

Was always aboard' in the passage means
A. was always engaged in adventure
B. was always on the bike
C. was always doing stunts
D. was always the outdoor type
Answer» C. was always doing stunts
Discussion
708.

The narrator described himself as 'a kind of centaur" because
A. he felt that the bike was a part of him
B. he enjoyed riding his bike in a reckless manner
C. he used his bike to escape from his family in the evening
D. he knew that the Professor was watching him as he rode his bike
Answer» B. he enjoyed riding his bike in a reckless manner
Discussion
709.

How will the world be benefited by the loving nature with which children will grow up and communicate with others?
A. Children growing up in such an environment will bring tranquillity and peace to the world
B. They will spread love and lessen differences
C. They will be able to trigger off fast progress and greater development
D. A better bonding will be created between individuals and the social environment will be bettered
Answer» B. They will spread love and lessen differences
Discussion
710.

What ideal qualities should be nurtured in our ?
A. They should understand that maintaining a moderate level of ambition is desirable
B. They should be idealistic, imaginative, ready to face challenges and reach out to greater goals
C. They should receive proper education and aim higher
D. They should become better humans and be very pretty cable, suppressing all softer emotions.
Answer» C. They should receive proper education and aim higher
Discussion
711.

Which word or group of words in the passage means 'infinite' ?
A. Without limits
B. Exceed their grasp
C. Extension
D. Deep
Answer» B. Exceed their grasp
Discussion
712.

What is the implication for India of a pure and untainted system of education?
A. That too much of baseness has entered the flawless system
B. That where we find strain it is a product not of the existing system but of some anomaly or other
C. That where we find some problem it is because of the individual elements
D. That the stress-free education system is so perfect, that it can only be conceived in dreams
Answer» C. That where we find some problem it is because of the individual elements
Discussion
713.

What will be the benefits of children growing up as free individuals?
A. They will consider their thoughts as the highest and will be eager to confidently share them
B. They will be practical and will be able to control the intensities of their emotions
C. They will become more genial, sharing and receiving love without restraint
D. They will be morally upright as far as worldly life is concerned
Answer» D. They will be morally upright as far as worldly life is concerned
Discussion
714.

Artists capable of painting sporting pictures were
A. rarely found
B. umpteen
C. without any aesthetic sense
D. firmly dealt with
Answer» B. umpteen
Discussion
715.

The motives that played their part in shaping the course of British painting are
A. the persistent demand for it and its supply
B. the artist's enthusiasm for it and his efforts
C. human vanity and pride of possessions
D. the spirit of competition that prevailed then and the encouragement given
Answer» D. the spirit of competition that prevailed then and the encouragement given
Discussion
716.

Persistent demand for portraiture could be found
A. in the early eighteenth century
B. in the late eighteenth century
C. up to the end of the eighteenth century
D. before the end of the eighteenth century
Answer» D. before the end of the eighteenth century
Discussion
717.

British painting of the late eighteenth century and the first halt of the nineteenth century chiefly deals with
A. a love of outdoor life directed into the channel of sport
B. a love of country life which cannot be found in any other country
C. love in the open directed into a sporting channel
D. love out of doors with enough life in it
Answer» B. a love of country life which cannot be found in any other country
Discussion
718.

England has sporting pictures in abundance but
A. they are not easily available
B. not many of them are significant as works of art
C. many of them are of real importance as works of art
D. they are only to be found in the private collection of country squires and no where else
Answer» D. they are only to be found in the private collection of country squires and no where else
Discussion
719.

In the history of English painting, the sporting picture is worth noting because-
A. it is not at all native nor a popular form of art in England
B. it is truly religious though insignificant in England
C. it is truly sporting and exceptional in England
D. it is truly native and a popular form of art in England
Answer» E.
Discussion
720.

It' in the line 'It made severe demands on the artist were rare' refers to-
A. the descriptive side of painting
B. a convincing landscape
C. the sporting picture
D. the artist's enthusiasm
Answer» D. the artist's enthusiasm
Discussion
721.

The vitality of the picture depends on
A. the strength of the artist
B. the incentive given to him for his work
C. the persistent demand for his work
D. the enthusiasm of the artist
Answer» E.
Discussion
722.

What does the author try to convey?
A. Only inborn genius brings success in life.
B. One has to believe in luck.
C. One has to be complacent about his present self.
D. One has to work hard and learn at least from failures.
Answer» E.
Discussion
723.

Up to the end of the eighteenth century British artists chiefly painted portraits because
A. they could only paint portraits and nothing else
B. they were religiously devoted towards portrait painting and nothing else
C. more and more people repeatedly wanted artists to paint portraits and nothing else
D. they were highly paid for portrait painting
Answer» D. they were highly paid for portrait painting
Discussion
724.

How does the author reward him after his success?
A. By visiting friends.
B. By thanking God.
C. By taking a short holiday.
D. By doing more work.
Answer» D. By doing more work.
Discussion
725.

The sporting picture lays more stress on-
A. the descriptive side of painting
B. the constructive side of painting
C. the abstract side of painting
D. indigenous painting
Answer» B. the constructive side of painting
Discussion
726.

What does every chance in our life teach us?
A. It helps us to learn.
B. It shows us our limitation.
C. It helps us to become philosophical.
D. It helps us to become idealistic.
Answer» B. It shows us our limitation.
Discussion
727.

How does one s self-confidence develop?
A. By being cautious.
B. By being garrulous.
C. By taking risks.
D. By always meeting with success.
Answer» D. By always meeting with success.
Discussion
728.

Why do our achievements fail to correlate with our potential?

A. Because of lack of external help.
B. Because of lack of self-discipline.
C. Because of lack of intelligence.
D. Because of lack of discipline.
Answer» C. Because of lack of intelligence.
Discussion
729.

Some unjustifiable generalizations are made on
A. infants
B. women
C. teenagers
D. adolescents
Answer» C. teenagers
Discussion
730.

Married men judge women by their
A. mothers
B. sisters
C. daughters
D. wives
Answer» E.
Discussion
731.

In antiquity, male supremacy was
A. unquestioned
B. dubious
C. doubtful
D. questionable
Answer» B. dubious
Discussion
732.

In those days, a man who took women seriously was
A. despised
B. admired
C. respected
D. ignored
Answer» B. admired
Discussion
733.

With the coming of Christianity, women took on a new part of
A. temptress alone
B. temptress and saint
C. protector
D. saint alone
Answer» C. protector
Discussion
734.

According to the passage, how can studying compassion and empathy in schools help?
A. It can change our behaviours and make us more content person.
B. It can help us in turning vegetarian.
C. It can help us understand and connect Buddhism.
D. It can help deal with problems of climate change and environmental degradation.
Answer» E.
Discussion
735.

Why is Ms. Barbara an ardent follower of vegan diet?
A. She believes that all living beings should be treated with love and compassion .
B. She believes that abstinence helps you win major battles of life .
C. She believes that consuming meat and milk contributes more to climate change than all transport in the world .
D. She believes that turning vegan gives your skin an unmatchable glow and helps you stay away from diseases .
Answer» D. She believes that turning vegan gives your skin an unmatchable glow and helps you stay away from diseases .
Discussion
736.

What did HH Dalai Lama said to his followers which came as a blow to them?
A. He said Buddhism is an ideal vehicles it makes people more contented.
B. He said we need to live with contentment and deal with each other and the environment with love and compassion .
C. He said we need to live with contentment and deal with each other and the environment with love and compassion.
D. He said that if he sees people wearing fur and skins, he doesn t feel like living.
Answer» E.
Discussion
737.

According to the passage, what do you infer from ''The messenger was ideal and the audience was receptive''?
A. It means that HH Dalai Lama was a perfect choice of messenger for the message to be received by the audience.
B. It means that messenger was tested and was working properly.
C. It means that the audience found the messenger attractive and that they wanted to listen to him more and more.
D. It means that audience s reaction goes hand in hand with the speaker s effectiveness.
Answer» B. It means that messenger was tested and was working properly.
Discussion
738.

Why did Ms. Barbara Mass say If I can change, so can anybody ?
A. She did not believe in Buddhism but the religion attracted her.
B. She grew up eating non vegetarian but turned vegan.
C. She never wanted to change but she still did, so anyone else can.
D. She was a complete vegan but still turned non vegetarian.
Answer» C. She never wanted to change but she still did, so anyone else can.
Discussion
739.

What is meant by programmed our live ?
A. We have set a mechanical routine.
B. We like to become software engineers.
C. We give various programmes.
D. We give a set of instructions.
Answer» B. We like to become software engineers.
Discussion
740.

Which of the following statements is not true in the context of the passage?
A. If we don t smile we are running our present.
B. If we smile we are mad.
C. The frown on our face is an indication of the stress.
D. Confidence and optimism help us to be cheerful.
Answer» C. The frown on our face is an indication of the stress.
Discussion
741.

The author s main objective in writing the passage seems to be
A. to worm us of a dull future
B. to highlight the ill-effects of computer
C. to enhance our skill of time management
D. to unfold the healing powers of a gentle smile
Answer» E.
Discussion
742.

Smile is referred to as a pleasant weapon because
A. it is harmful
B. it pierces the heart
C. it helps us overcome our problems
D. it is painful
Answer» D. it is painful
Discussion
743.

Choose the title most appropriate to the passage.
A. Game of life
B. Modern living
C. Crisis management
D. Effects of cheerful living
Answer» C. Crisis management
Discussion
744.

What solution is being offered by the Health Ministry for the shortage of doctors in rural areas?

A. Increase the number of government run hospitals in the rural areas thereby increasing the number of doctors catering to the people in these regions.
B. Make it mandatory for doctors serving in the urban areas to serve in the rural areas for a specific number of years.
C. Set up increasing number of community health centres in rural areas.
D. Hire retired professors of medicine to offer medical help to people living in the rural areas till the time more doctors are appointed.
E. Run a separate medical course for three and a half years which can be taken up only by rural candidates who would ultimately serve in the rural areas.
Answer» F.
Discussion
745.

Why have some existing medical colleges been prohibited from admitting students?

A. As these have adopted corrupt practices and have been taking huge donations from their students
B. As all these colleges were illegally set up and were not approved by the government in the first place
C. As the course offered by these colleges is not in line with the course offered by the government run colleges.
D. As these have failed to meet the norms set by the central government for running the college.
E. As there are absolutely no faculty members left in these colleges to teach students.
Answer» E. As there are absolutely no faculty members left in these colleges to teach students.
Discussion
746.

Which of the following is/are the change s announced by the MCI in the regulation governing the establishment of medical colleges?
(1) Allowing the commercialisation of medical colleges.
(2) Reducing the earlier mandated land requirement for a medical colleges campus for metros.
(3) Allowing corporate bodies to open medical colleges.
A. Only (2)
B. Only (1) and (2)
C. Only (3)
D. Only (2) and (3)
E. All (1), (2) and (3) are true
Answer» E. All (1), (2) and (3) are true
Discussion
747.

Which of the following are the different opinions regarding the BRMS proposal?/
A. Only (1)
B. Only (1) and (2)
C. Only (2) and (3)
D. Only (2)
E. All (1), (2) and (3)
Answer» F.
Discussion
748.

Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in the bold as used in the passage.
FLAGGED
A. highlighted
B. stopped
C. bannered
D. caused
E. hoisted
Answer» B. stopped
Discussion
749.

Choose the word which is most similar in meaning the word printed in the bold as used in the passage.
FALLING SHORT
A. remaining tiny
B. limiting
C. stumbling upon
D. just satisfying
E. not meeting
Answer» F.
Discussion
750.

Choose the word opposite in meaning in the given passage bold in passage.
A. fixed
B. unyielding
C. stagnant
D. obedient
E. negative
Answer» C. stagnant
Discussion