MCQOPTIONS
Saved Bookmarks
MCQOPTIONS
This section includes 52 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your READING COMPREHENSION knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
As it is described in the passage, which of the following most closely resembles "folk wisdom?" |
| A. | A farmer decides that it is going to rain after scanning the sky for dark clouds. |
| B. | A child asks his parents why the sky is blue and the parents reply |
| C. | A person spends 10 dollars on lottery tickets every week because he believes that |
| D. | A mother tells her child to put on a jacket so he won t catch cold, even though colds are caused by viruses. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The author most probably uses the word "startling" in reference to the Law of Comparative Advantage because: |
| A. | it is puzzling that no one before Adam Smith thought of the Law |
| B. | the Law of Comparative Advantage holds even when there is an imbalance in the capabilities of the nations |
| C. | it is surprising that the general public is unaware of the Law of Comparative Advantage |
| D. | most countries do not consider the Law of Comparative Advantage when devising their trade policies |
| Answer» C. it is surprising that the general public is unaware of the Law of Comparative Advantage | |
| 3. |
The author most likely mentions the "baker" and the "cobbler" in order to: |
| A. | provide a concrete illustration of an economic principle |
| B. | discuss the types of goods available during Adam Smith s time |
| C. | evaluate an example used in Smith s Wealth of Nations |
| D. | show that all trade is based on specialization |
| Answer» D. show that all trade is based on specialization | |
| 4. |
The passage is chiefly concerned with: |
| A. | advocating a course of action for countries with poaching problems |
| B. | exposing the weaknesses of the ivory ban |
| C. | pleading with Western countries to re-institute financing for the ivory ban |
| D. | detailing a way to overcome a problem that has lessened the effectiveness of the ivory ban |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
The passage is primarily concerned with which of the following? |
| A. | Arguing for an increase in trade with foreign nations. |
| B. | Providing a historical context for a long-standing belief. |
| C. | Demonstrating the fallacy of a particular way of thinking. |
| D. | Illustrating an economic principle through an example. |
| Answer» D. Illustrating an economic principle through an example. | |
| 6. |
The passage suggests which of the following about the DNA-based map created by zoologists? |
| A. | Its assemblage involved a great deal of work on the part of the researchers. |
| B. | Its creation will force countries to accept responsibility for the ivory poached from within their borders. |
| C. | The map is able to pinpoint the exact elephant from which poached ivory was obtained. |
| D. | It must be updated constantly to account for changes in elephant populations. |
| Answer» B. Its creation will force countries to accept responsibility for the ivory poached from within their borders. | |
| 7. |
The author of the passage regards current drug investigation procedures as: |
| A. | important but generally ineffectual |
| B. | lackadaisical and generally in need of improvement |
| C. | comprehensive but generally unnecessary |
| D. | necessary and generally effective |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
The author relies on which of the following in developing the passage? |
| A. | Examples |
| B. | Statistics |
| C. | Analogy |
| D. | Rhetorical questions |
| Answer» B. Statistics | |
| 9. |
The author is most probably leading up to a discussion of some suggestions about how to: |
| A. | centralize authority for drug surveillance among international agencies |
| B. | centralize authority for drug surveillance in the United States |
| C. | coordinate better the sharing of information among the drug surveillance agencies |
| D. | improve drug testing procedures to detect dangerous effects before drugs are approved |
| Answer» D. improve drug testing procedures to detect dangerous effects before drugs are approved | |
| 10. |
The passage suggests which of the following about the ivory ban? |
| A. | It will be successful now that the DNA-based map has been developed. |
| B. | It has been mostly unsuccessful in reducing the trade of illegal ivory. |
| C. | It will continue to be ineffective unless the problems of political corruption are solved. |
| D. | Western monetary support was a major factor in its success. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
The author introduces the example of thalidomide to show that some: |
| A. | drug testing procedures are ignored by careless laboratory workers |
| B. | drugs do not have the same actions in humans that they do in animals |
| C. | drugs have no therapeutic value for humans |
| D. | drugs are prescribed by physicians who have not read the manufacturer s recommendations |
| Answer» C. drugs have no therapeutic value for humans | |
| 12. |
Which of the following can be inferred from the given passage? |
| A. | A centralized drug oversight function would improve public health. |
| B. | Most physicians are not aware that prescription drugs have side effects. |
| C. | Some rare adverse drug effects are not discovered during the limited testing. |
| D. | Consumers are seldom unable to understand directions for proper use of a drug. |
| Answer» D. Consumers are seldom unable to understand directions for proper use of a drug. | |
| 13. |
The author implies that a drug with adverse side effects: |
| A. | will not be approved for use by consumers without a doctor s prescription |
| B. | must wait for approval until lengthy studies prove the effects are not permanent |
| C. | should be used only if its therapeutic value outweighs its adverse effects |
| D. | should be withdrawn from the marketplace pending a government investigation |
| Answer» D. should be withdrawn from the marketplace pending a government investigation | |
| 14. |
According to the passage, the formation of a national interest serves what function in the classical realist theory of war and peace? |
| A. | It is a convenience used by theorists to describe national interests where none exist. |
| B. | It provides the necessary justification for the classical realist view of a continuous global power struggle. |
| C. | It is less important to the theory than is the idea of the nation as a unitary actor |
| D. | It is the part of the theory that receives the most criticism from opponents. |
| Answer» C. It is less important to the theory than is the idea of the nation as a unitary actor | |
| 15. |
The author most likely regards the classical realist theory of international relations with |
| A. | General apathy |
| B. | Skeptical dismisaal |
| C. | qualified acceptance |
| D. | glowing approval |
| Answer» D. glowing approval | |
| 16. |
The author is primarily concerned with discussing: |
| A. | the importance of having accurate information about the effects of drugs |
| B. | methods for testing the effects of new drugs on humans |
| C. | procedures for determining the long-term effects of new drugs |
| D. | attempts to curb the abuse of prescription drugs |
| Answer» B. methods for testing the effects of new drugs on humans | |
| 17. |
The response of the countries with the worst poaching problems to the situation was most analogous to: |
| A. | a tax evader who uses deceptive accounting practices to hide her income from auditors |
| B. | an embezzler who steals from her company by pilfering small amounts of money over a long period of time |
| C. | a criminal who argues that it is not he but one of his accomplices who is guilty of a crime |
| D. | a con artist who convinces his victim that it is in the victim s best interest to help him |
| Answer» D. a con artist who convinces his victim that it is in the victim s best interest to help him | |
| 18. |
Cities can be made to provide full facilities for life, only if: |
| A. | These can be mechanically developed |
| B. | Proper transport system is introduced |
| C. | Cinemas, concert halls and Theatres are established there. |
| D. | These are thoughtfully and vigorously designed to serve people's need. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
The employs in our country |
| A. | are quite punctual but not duty conscious |
| B. | are not punctual, but somehow manage to complete their work |
| C. | are somewhat lazy but good natured |
| D. | are not very highly qualified |
| Answer» B. are not punctual, but somehow manage to complete their work | |
| 20. |
It can be inferred from the passage that members of the classical realist school would be LEAST likely to support. |
| A. | a domestic policy that attempts to unify the nation s citizens behind a common cause |
| B. | an international policy that seeks to reduce threats of war by providing humanitarian aid to potential aggressor countries |
| C. | an international policy based on building a strong military force to deter threats |
| D. | an international policy based on joining a common defense contract with other nations |
| Answer» C. an international policy based on building a strong military force to deter threats | |
| 21. |
Which of the following, if true, would best support the classical realist theory of international conflict as it is described in the passage? |
| A. | Some countries ruled by dictators maintain peaceful relations with their neighbours |
| B. | Despite the presence of a world superpower, many countries continue to fight wars with their neighbours. |
| C. | War has existed from the beginning of recorded history. |
| D. | After the nations of the world form an authoritative world court, wars decrease dramatically. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
The basis of 'an idyllic and rural paradise' is |
| A. | Rapid industrialisation of villages |
| B. | Self sufficiency in food clothes and simplicity of the lifestyle |
| C. | Bringing to the villages the glittering prizes of the 20th century |
| D. | Supporting those holdings powerful political positions |
| Answer» C. Bringing to the villages the glittering prizes of the 20th century | |
| 23. |
The meaning of 'glittering prizes that the 20th century so temptingly offers is |
| A. | Pursuit of a commercialised material culture |
| B. | Replacement of rural by urban interests |
| C. | Complete removal of poverty |
| D. | Absence of violence and corruption |
| Answer» D. Absence of violence and corruption | |
| 24. |
Nehru thought that children |
| A. | were tailing clouds of glory |
| B. | held promise for a better future |
| C. | were like flowers to be loved and admired |
| D. | held no hope for mankind |
| Answer» C. were like flowers to be loved and admired | |
| 25. |
Which one of the following best illustrates the relationship between the phrases: (i) 'eschew the glittering prizes' and (ii) 'idyllic and rural paradise'? |
| A. | Unless you do (i), you cannot have (ii) |
| B. | (i) and (ii) are identical in meaning |
| C. | First of all you must have (ii) in order to do (i) |
| D. | The meaning of (i) is directly opposite to (ii) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
The word assessment means |
| A. | Enquiry |
| B. | Report |
| C. | Evaluation |
| D. | Summary |
| Answer» D. Summary | |
| 27. |
The opening sentence of the passage implies that: |
| A. | The possibilities of living a decent life cannot be found in cities. |
| B. | Only a city can provide the means to lead a full life. |
| C. | Among other places, a city can also help man to lead a successful life. |
| D. | A city provides better opportunities for good living than a Village. |
| Answer» C. Among other places, a city can also help man to lead a successful life. | |
| 28. |
The author talks about unspoilt nature,In what way can nature remain unspoilt. |
| A. | If Nature is not allowed to interfere with people's day to day life. |
| B. | By building cities with the system of organs like those of animals. |
| C. | By allowing free access to parks and open spaces |
| D. | By allowing nature to retains its primitive and undomesticated character. |
| Answer» C. By allowing free access to parks and open spaces | |
| 29. |
According to the Author, the function of a city is to: |
| A. | Provide adequate community expression. |
| B. | Make available centres of reaction and people gatherings. |
| C. | Facilitate traffic and communication. |
| D. | Raise the tone of life and make it more meaningful. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Whch one of the following has the opposite meaning to the word "frustrater" in the passage. |
| A. | Promoter |
| B. | Applauder |
| C. | Approver |
| D. | Executer |
| Answer» B. Applauder | |
| 31. |
"The building must not be built anyhow and dumped down anywhere" ......the statement implies that the building: |
| A. | Should be built with suitable material |
| B. | Should be built according to same suitable design, not indiscriminately. |
| C. | Should be scattered to provide for more of open space. |
| D. | Should be built to enable citizens to enjoy nature. |
| Answer» D. Should be built to enable citizens to enjoy nature. | |
| 32. |
The word drastic in the passage means: |
| A. | Orderly |
| B. | Powerful |
| C. | Consistent |
| D. | Determined |
| Answer» C. Consistent | |
| 33. |
"A city need not to be frustrater of life" means that: |
| A. | One does not expect fulfilment of all life's requirement from a city. |
| B. | City life provides all the essential needs of life. |
| C. | A city does not necessarily lifts man's standard of living. |
| D. | A city should not defeat the fulfilment of life's aspiration and aims. |
| Answer» C. A city does not necessarily lifts man's standard of living. | |
| 34. |
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate pair of phrases: The passage suggests that while a modern economist, considers it uneconomic to use ...... form of fuel, a Buddhist economist considers it uneconomic to use ...... form a fuel |
| A. | a cheap, a renewable |
| B. | an irrational, an essential |
| C. | an expensive, an non-renewable |
| D. | a rational, an unessential |
| Answer» D. a rational, an unessential | |
| 35. |
Which of the following statements may be assumed to be false from the information in the passage? 1.The writer finds the attitude of modern economists towards natural resources to be uneconomic. 2.Buddhist economists are in different to the cost of fuels 3.To use oil on non-essentials is contrary to the Buddhist economic philosophy 4.To fell a tree is an act of violence not permitted by Buddhist economists Of the above statements |
| A. | 1 and 2 are false |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are false |
| C. | 3 and 4 are false |
| D. | All 1, 2, 3, and 4 are false |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 are false | |
| 36. |
The observation of the Sociologists are based on a study of |
| A. | the statistical data available in a historical context |
| B. | economic system of the 19th century |
| C. | the correlation between industry and education in a historical context |
| D. | growth of industry 19th century |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
What effect has the World Bank policy had on African nations? |
| A. | The African government has restricted private sector investment in agriculture. |
| B. | Africa has focused more on health and education rather than on agriculture. |
| C. | US and Britain have volunteered substantial aid to Africa as Africa has complied with World Bank ideology. |
| D. | The agriculture sector in these countries is not as productive as it could be. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
The author s main objective in writing the passage is to |
| A. | illustrate how China can play a more concrete role in Africa. |
| B. | Use China s Success as an example of the changes required in World ideology. |
| C. | Recommend that China adopt the guidelines of the World Bank to sustain growth. |
| D. | make a case for the closure of the World Bank since it promotes US interests over those of other countries. |
| Answer» C. Recommend that China adopt the guidelines of the World Bank to sustain growth. | |
| 39. |
According to the author his countrymen should.. |
| A. | read the story of other nations |
| B. | not react to other actions |
| C. | have a better understanding of other nations |
| D. | have vital contacts with other nations |
| Answer» D. have vital contacts with other nations | |
| 40. |
Englishmen like others to react to political situations like.. |
| A. | Others |
| B. | us |
| C. | Themselves |
| D. | eachother |
| Answer» D. eachother | |
| 41. |
According to the author of 'Mentality' of a nation is mainly product of its ... |
| A. | Present character |
| B. | International position |
| C. | Politics |
| D. | History |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
The character of a nation is the result of its... |
| A. | Gross ignorance |
| B. | Cultural heritage |
| C. | socio-political conditions |
| D. | mentality |
| Answer» D. mentality | |
| 43. |
The need for a greater understanding between nations.. |
| A. | is more today than ever before |
| B. | was always there |
| C. | is no longer there |
| D. | will always be there |
| Answer» B. was always there | |
| 44. |
A suitable title for the passage would be? |
| A. | Towns versus Animals |
| B. | The need for planted cities. |
| C. | Transport and communication system in a city. |
| D. | The need of entertainment in the cities. |
| Answer» C. Transport and communication system in a city. | |
| 45. |
The author's tone can best be described as ? |
| A. | Anger |
| B. | Analytical |
| C. | Frustrated |
| D. | Optimistic |
| Answer» C. Frustrated | |
| 46. |
The author implies which of the following about the nature of Aztec regional influence and power? |
| A. | Achieved with a non-traditional military campaign |
| B. | Engendered some anger |
| C. | Achieved through alliances |
| D. | Based upon small yet swift and brutal military force |
| Answer» C. Achieved through alliances | |
| 47. |
According to the passage, all of the following led to Cortes success except: |
| A. | Advanced crossbows |
| B. | Local Spanish allies |
| C. | Nimble military force |
| D. | Local tribal friction |
| Answer» D. Local tribal friction | |
| 48. |
The passage is sequentially organized in which of the following ways? |
| A. | Define a problem; explain the sources of the problem; offer a solution to the problem |
| B. | Pose a question; offer an answer to the question; offer an alternative answer to the question |
| C. | Introduce a mystery; offer an explanation for the mystery; provide an alternative explanation for the mystery |
| D. | Introduce an enigma; explain the reasons for the enigma; discuss the inevitability of the enigma |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
Which of the following best characterizes the main point the author is trying to convey in the passage? |
| A. | Aztec failure to fight an unconventional war led to an unnecessary defeat |
| B. | Spanish victory was neither as impressive nor as surprising as it may first appear |
| C. | Herman Cortes masterminded an amazing military accomplishment |
| D. | The myopic vision of the Aztecs led to their unnecessary downfall |
| Answer» C. Herman Cortes masterminded an amazing military accomplishment | |
| 50. |
What advice has the author given the World Bank? |
| A. | Adopt a more practical ideology of structural adjustment. |
| B. | Change its ideology to one encouraging both public and private sector investment in basic infrastructure. |
| C. | Reduce the influence of the US and Britain in its functioning. |
| D. | Support China s involvement in developing Africa. |
| Answer» C. Reduce the influence of the US and Britain in its functioning. | |