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Mustansar KhanLast Updated: April 18, 2025

English Reading Comprehension MCQS Online Test

ECAT English Reading Comprehension Chapter Online Test

Total Questions:	70
Time Allowed:	40 Minutes
Total Marks:	70
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ECAT English Reading Comprehension Test

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English

1. How much environmental pollution has taken place in the developing and the developed world?

There has been an extensive environmental degradation both in the developed and the developing world.

The environmental pollution that has taken place all over the globe continues to be a matter of speculation and enquiry.

There has been a marginal pollution of environment in the developed world and extensive damage in the development world.

There has been a considerable pollution of environment all over the globe.

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2. Which of the following is nearly the same in meaning as the word ‘devolution’ as used in the passage?

Succession

Deployment

Relegation

Decentralization

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3. Why, according to the author, is genetic misinformation severely damaging?

Neither A nor B

The cost involved is very high

Both A and B

Some people are unjustly branded as inferior

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4. According to the passage, which of the following is the basic block in the effective implementation of the policy?

Inadequate legislation

Lack of political will

Prevalent power structure in society

Insensitive administration

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5. Which of the following is not true, according to the passage?

If genetic information is not properly handled, it will create problems.

Manipulation of genes is presently done only in tissue cell

Genetic engineers are not able to say some things with certainty.

Society is not affected by the research in genetic engineering.

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6. What, according to the passage, is be the main purpose of public policy in the long run?

Providing enough food to all the citizens

Equalizing per capita income across different strata of society

Good standard of living through productive employment

Reducing the cost of living index by increasing supplies

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7. Integrating the concepts of lifelong learning with the educational structure would imply

More weight for actual performance than real understanding

Closing down conventional schools and colleges

Simple rearrangement of present educational organizations

Longer duration for all formal courses

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8. At which stage were the grass-root level organizations involved for the policy?

Not mentioned in the passage

After the interim report

At the final stages

From the start

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9. In the context of the passage, what is the meaning of the sentence ‘The writing is already on the wall’?

Changes have already taken place.

You cannot change the future.

The sings of change are already visible.

Everything is uncertain now-a-days.

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10. Which of the following words is the same in meaning as ‘power’ as used in the passage?

Capacity

Influence

Energy

Vigor

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11. Which of the following is the opposite in meaning to the word ‘charged’ as used in the passage?

Discharged

Settled

Disturbed

Calm

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12. Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the word ‘integral’ as used in the passage?

Minor

Independent

Major

Essential

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13. ‘Tolerable state of balance’ in the last sentence may mean

A reasonable check on economic power

A reasonable amount of government interference

A reasonable level of economic equality

An adequate level of police force

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14. What should be an appropriate step to make the PDS effective?

To increase the amount of food grains per ration card

To reduce administrative cost

To decrease the allotment of food grains to urban sector

To make it target group oriented

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15. Which of the following; according to the passage, is compared with dearness allowance?

Procurement price of food grains

Unemployment allowance

Food for work program

Food subsidy

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16. The growth of government is necessitated to

Curb the accumulation of wealth in a few hands

Make the rich and the poor happy

Monitor science and technology

Deploy the police force wisely

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17. Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning as the word ‘meeting’ as used in the passage?

Satisfying

Approaching

Introducing

Contacting

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18. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the author?

To support non-conventional educational organizations

To criticize the present educational system

To present a pragmatic point of view

To strengthen the present educational practices

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19. According to the passage, the present education structures assume which of the following?

All people can be educated as per their needs

Present educational planning is very much practical.

Simple rearrangement of the present educational system is a must.

Education is a onetime process.

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20. According to the passage, which of the following is a consequence of rural-urban migration?

Industries do not get sufficient manpower in rural areas.

Legislation is not enforced properly.

None of these

Many women migrate to urban areas leaving their family the rural areas.

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21. Man invented writing because he wanted

To be artistic

To write literature

To write war song

To record and communicate

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22. Which of the following words is the most opposite in meaning to ‘sweeping’ as used in the passage?

Limited

Incomplete

Half-hearted

Acceptable

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23. The word ‘square’ as used in the passage means

Rich

Quality

Sumptuous

Sufficient

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24. The war song evolved out of

Artistic urge

Yelling and shouting

There was no literature

Creative inspiration

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25. What is the tone of the author in the last sentence of the passage?

Concert

Resignation

Relief

Cautious

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26. According to the passage which of the following is not true?

The women should be given greater control of police stations.

For effective implementation, the government agencies will have to reorder their priorities.

The policy gives a blue print for program of action

There is no law-enforcement bias in cases of dowry.

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27. Which of the following is the same in meaning as the word ‘feat’ as used in the passage?

Focus

Process

Goal

Fact

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28. The poor people of the developing world can lead a happy and contented life if

There is a North-South dialogue and aid flows freely to the developing world

Industries based on agriculture are widely developed

Economic development takes place within the ambit of conservation of natural resources

There is an assured supply of food and medical care.

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29. Which of the following is nearly the same in meaning to the word ‘delineates’ as used in the passage?

Suggests

Discusses

Demarcates

Outlines

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30. According to the passage, which of the following aspects has been identified as, it alone would not bring change in the status of women?

Greater control over economic status

Decision making role in political area

Enactment of socially progressive legislation

Coparcenary rights to women

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31. What, according to the passage, is the main concern about the PDS?

It has effectively channelized the food grains to all sectors.

It has not been able to utilize the entire food grains stock available.

It has not been able to provide sufficient food to the poorer section of the society

It has not been able to develop confidence in the people at large.

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32. The word ‘measure’ in the context of the passage means:

Quantity

Rhythm

Size

Weight

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33. Technical known-how developed in the USA

Can be very effective in solving the problem of resource management in tropical countries

Can be properly utilized on the basis of developing countries being able to launch an in-depth study of their specific problems

Cannot be easily assimilated by the technocrats of the developing countries.

Can be easily borrowed by the developing countries to solve the problem of environmental degradation

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34. According to the author, the present state of knowledge about heredity has made geneticists:

Optimistic

Arrogant

Accusative

Introspective

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35. Which of the following is the main reason for insufficient supply of enough food to the poorest?

Government’s apathy towards the poor

Production of food is less than the demand

Absence of proper public distribution system

Mismanagement of food stocks

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36. According to the passage, the question of abortion is:

Ignored

Left to the scientists to decide

Hotly debated

Unanswered

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37. What, according to the passage, would be the outcome of making the PDS target group oriented?

It will remove poverty.

It will abolish the imbalance of urban and rural sector.

It will give food to the poorest without additional cost.

It will motivate the target group population to work more.

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38. At present genetic engineering can rectify all genetic disorders. Is it?

Yes

None of these

It can do so only in some cases

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39. Before man invented writing

Literature was passed on by word of mouth.

There was no literature.

Literature was just singing and dancing.

Prayers were considered literature.

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40. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

There is need for stricter legislation.

The policy recommends reservation for women.

Domestic violence is on the rise.

Most of the government’s policies are formulated through participatory process.

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41. Which of the following is the same in meaning as the phrase ‘holding out’ as used in the passage?

Restraining

Catching

Expounding

Sustaining

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42. Which of the following has the danger of becoming a token?

Coparcenary rights to women

Socially progressive legislation

Policy for women

Reservation for women

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43. Which of the following is the same in meaning as the word ‘squarely’ as used in the passage?

Firmly

At right angle

Directly

Rigidly

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44. Which of the following is true about the policy?

It is a pioneering effort.

It is not based on the understanding of woman’s needs.

It has made many big declarations.

This is another pronouncement by the government.

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45. Which of the following is opposite in meaning to ‘lofty’ as used in the passage?

Inferior

Humble

Sublimated

Undignified

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46. Food subsidy leads to which of the following?

Shortage of food grains

Decrease in food grains production

Increased dependence

Sense of insecurity

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47. Which of the following, according to the author, are the short-comings of genetics in becoming an exact science?

Both A and B

Technicians have not been able to manipulate germ cells

Either A or B

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48. According to the author, what should be the basis for awarding credentials?

Competence of the course teachers

Diversity of the topics covered

Duration of the course

Real grasp of matter or skill

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49. In the passage, ‘abused’ means

Misused

Killed

Insulted

Talked about

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50. As for the war songs and prayers each generation:

Blindly repeated the songs and prayers

Composed its own songs and prayers

Repeated what has handed down to it

Added something of its own to the stock

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51. What is the main thrust of the author?

One should never cease to learn

Formal education is more important than non-formal.

It is impossible to meet he needs of everyone

Traditional systems should be strengthened.

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52. What should be the major characteristic of the future educational system?

Different modules with same function

None of these

No modules but standard compulsory program for all

Same module for different groups

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53. Which of the following is not true of the genetic engineering movement?

Acquired ability to detect genetic disorders in unborn babies

Increased tendency to manipulate gene cells

It is confronted by ethical problems.

Possibility of abuse

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54. A spirit of moderation on the economically sound people would make the less privileged

Clamourless for absolute equality

More interested in freedom and security

Unhappy with their lot

Unhappy with the rich people

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55. Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the phrase ‘a far cry’ as used in the passage?

A theoretical suggestion

Next to impossible

Very funny

A reality

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56. Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning to ‘callousness’ as used in the passage?

Insensitivity

Casual

Obliquities

Prejudice

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57. According to the author, the concept of ‘lifetime education’ is

Not practical

In vogue in advanced countries

As old as traditional education

Still in formative stages

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58. There has been a pronounced deterioration of habitat all over the globe because of

Large scale deforestation and desertification

Optimum degree of industrialization in the developing countries

Unprecedented urbanization and dislocation of self-contained rural communities

Rigorous operation of the Malthusian principle

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59. According to the author, educational plan should attempt to

Fulfill the educational needs of everyone

Decide a terminal point to education

Train the people at the core

Encourage conventional schools and colleges

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60. According to the author, what measures should Open University adopt to meet modern conditions?

Cater to the needs of those who represent ‘core’

Open more colleges on traditional lines

Develop various programs for adult learners.

Primary education should be under the control of open universities.

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61. The advent of science and technology has increase the:

Tyranny of the political parties

Freedom of people

Chances of economic inequality

Powers of the government

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62. Which of the following is one of the far reaching impacts of the policy?

Reservation for women

Accord women a decision making role in political sphere

Creating an equal-opportunity police force

Give women coparcenary rights

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63. Which of the following words is most nearly the same in meaning as the word ‘enunciation’ as used in the passage?

Recommendation

Suggestion

Proclamation

Formulation

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64. Which of the following is true regarding the reasons for progress in genetic engineering?

Human beings are extremely interested in heredity.

Poor countries desperately need genetic information.

It has become popular to abort female fetuses.

Economically sound and scientifically advanced countries can provide the infrastructure for such research.

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65. The first war-song:

Was inspired by God

Was a song traditionally handed down

Was composed by leading dancers

Developed spontaneously

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66. Some of the developing countries of Asia and Africa have

Sought the help of US experts in solving the problem of environmental degradation.

Carefully dovetailed environmental conservation with the overall strategy of planned economic development.

Laid a great stress on the conservation of natural resources in their educational endeavor.

Formulated very ambitious plans of protecting habitat in the region.

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67. Which of the following is true of public distribution system?

It has reached the remotest corner of the country.

It has remained effective only in the cities.

It is the unique in the world because of its effectiveness.

It has improved its effectiveness over the years

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68. Which of the following is the same in meaning as the word ‘obliterate’ as used in the passage?

Eradicate

Wipe out

Wipe off

Give birth to

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69. Which of the following is not true in context of the given passage?

Lifelong learning is a recent concept

‘Learning to be’ defends that there is a terminal point to education.

Schools and colleges should open extension services.

Workers’ knowledge and skills also need to be updated constantly

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70. ‘Era of good feeling’ in the paragraph refers to

Time of prosperity

Time without government

Time of police atrocities

Time of adversity

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