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Question 1

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

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An adequate level of police force

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A reasonable check on economic power

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A reasonable amount of government interference

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A reasonable level of economic equality

Question 2

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

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

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

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It has effectively channelized the food grains to all sectors.

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

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Give birth to

Question 6

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

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Sufficient

Question 7

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

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None of these

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It can do so only in some cases

Question 8

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

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Coparcenary rights to women

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Policy for women

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Reservation for women

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Socially progressive legislation

Question 9

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

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Very funny

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Next to impossible

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A theoretical suggestion

Question 10

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

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It has improved its effectiveness over the years

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It has reached the remotest corner of the country.

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

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It has remained effective only in the cities.

Question 11

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

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Society is not affected by the research in genetic engineering.

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

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

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Manipulation of genes is presently done only in tissue cell

Question 12

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

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At right angle

Question 13

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

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

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Lifelong learning is a recent concept

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Workers’ knowledge and skills also need to be updated constantly

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Schools and colleges should open extension services.

Question 14

14. What is the main thrust of the author?

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It is impossible to meet he needs of everyone

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Traditional systems should be strengthened.

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One should never cease to learn

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Formal education is more important than non-formal.

Question 15

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

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Optimistic

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Introspective

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Accusative

Question 16

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

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Deployment

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Relegation

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Decentralization

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Succession

Question 17

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

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Still in formative stages

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Not practical

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As old as traditional education

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In vogue in advanced countries

Question 18

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

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The policy recommends reservation for women.

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Domestic violence is on the rise.

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

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There is need for stricter legislation.

Question 19

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

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Sublimated

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Undignified

Question 20

20. Technical known-how developed in the USA

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

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

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

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

Question 21

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

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

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

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

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

Question 22

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

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Large scale deforestation and desertification

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Unprecedented urbanization and dislocation of self-contained rural communities

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Optimum degree of industrialization in the developing countries

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Rigorous operation of the Malthusian principle

Question 23

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

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Not mentioned in the passage

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After the interim report

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From the start

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At the final stages

Question 24

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

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It is a pioneering effort.

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It has made many big declarations.

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This is another pronouncement by the government.

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

Question 25

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

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It will remove poverty.

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It will motivate the target group population to work more.

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It will abolish the imbalance of urban and rural sector.

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It will give food to the poorest without additional cost.

Question 26

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

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Lack of political will

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Prevalent power structure in society

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Insensitive administration

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Inadequate legislation

Question 27

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

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Coparcenary rights to women

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Greater control over economic status

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Decision making role in political area

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Enactment of socially progressive legislation

Question 28

28. The war song evolved out of

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Yelling and shouting

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There was no literature

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Creative inspiration

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Artistic urge

Question 29

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

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The sings of change are already visible.

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Changes have already taken place.

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Everything is uncertain now-a-days.

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You cannot change the future.

Question 30

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

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Fulfill the educational needs of everyone

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Encourage conventional schools and colleges

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Train the people at the core

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Decide a terminal point to education

Question 31

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

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Neither A nor B

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Both A and B

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The cost involved is very high

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Some people are unjustly branded as inferior

Question 32

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

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Discharged

Question 33

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

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Hotly debated

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Unanswered

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Left to the scientists to decide

Question 34

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

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Demarcates

Question 35

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

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The policy gives a blue print for program of action

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The women should be given greater control of police stations.

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

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

Question 36

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

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Competence of the course teachers

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Duration of the course

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Diversity of the topics covered

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Real grasp of matter or skill

Question 37

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

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Added something of its own to the stock

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Blindly repeated the songs and prayers

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Composed its own songs and prayers

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Repeated what has handed down to it

Question 38

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

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Technicians have not been able to manipulate germ cells

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Both A and B

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Either A or B

Question 39

39. The first war-song:

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Was composed by leading dancers

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Was inspired by God

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Developed spontaneously

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Was a song traditionally handed down

Question 40

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

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Resignation

Question 41

41. Before man invented writing

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Prayers were considered literature.

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Literature was just singing and dancing.

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There was no literature.

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Literature was passed on by word of mouth.

Question 42

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

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Education is a onetime process.

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Simple rearrangement of the present educational system is a must.

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Present educational planning is very much practical.

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All people can be educated as per their needs

Question 43

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

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Suggestion

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Proclamation

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Recommendation

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Formulation

Question 44

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

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Independent

Question 45

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

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Closing down conventional schools and colleges

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Simple rearrangement of present educational organizations

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Longer duration for all formal courses

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More weight for actual performance than real understanding

Question 46

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

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To present a pragmatic point of view

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To strengthen the present educational practices

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To support non-conventional educational organizations

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To criticize the present educational system

Question 47

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

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

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There is an assured supply of food and medical care.

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Industries based on agriculture are widely developed

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

Question 48

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

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Unhappy with the rich people

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Unhappy with their lot

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More interested in freedom and security

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Clamourless for absolute equality

Question 49

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

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Reservation for women

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Accord women a decision making role in political sphere

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Creating an equal-opportunity police force

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Give women coparcenary rights

Question 50

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

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Possibility of abuse

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Acquired ability to detect genetic disorders in unborn babies

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Increased tendency to manipulate gene cells

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It is confronted by ethical problems.

Question 51

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

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Formulated very ambitious plans of protecting habitat in the region.

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

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

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

Question 52

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

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Poor countries desperately need genetic information.

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It has become popular to abort female fetuses.

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

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Human beings are extremely interested in heredity.

Question 53

53. In the passage, ‘abused’ means

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Talked about

Question 54

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

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Cater to the needs of those who represent ‘core’

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Primary education should be under the control of open universities.

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Develop various programs for adult learners.

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Open more colleges on traditional lines

Question 55

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

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Chances of economic inequality

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Tyranny of the political parties

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Freedom of people

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Powers of the government

Question 56

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

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Restraining

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Expounding

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Sustaining

Question 57

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

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Half-hearted

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Incomplete

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Acceptable

Question 58

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

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Procurement price of food grains

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Unemployment allowance

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Food for work program

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Food subsidy

Question 59

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

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Good standard of living through productive employment

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Providing enough food to all the citizens

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Reducing the cost of living index by increasing supplies

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Equalizing per capita income across different strata of society

Question 60

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

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Obliquities

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Insensitivity

Question 61

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

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Industries do not get sufficient manpower in rural areas.

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

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None of these

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Legislation is not enforced properly.

Question 62

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

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Approaching

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Introducing

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Contacting

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Satisfying

Question 63

63. Food subsidy leads to which of the following?

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Decrease in food grains production

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Increased dependence

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Shortage of food grains

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Sense of insecurity

Question 64

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

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Production of food is less than the demand

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Government’s apathy towards the poor

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Mismanagement of food stocks

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Absence of proper public distribution system

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To increase the amount of food grains per ration card

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To decrease the allotment of food grains to urban sector

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To reduce administrative cost

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To make it target group oriented

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Monitor science and technology

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Curb the accumulation of wealth in a few hands

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Deploy the police force wisely

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Make the rich and the poor happy

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Time of police atrocities

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Time without government

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Time of prosperity

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Time of adversity

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To write literature

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To write war song

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To record and communicate

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To be artistic

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None of these

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No modules but standard compulsory program for all

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Different modules with same function

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Same module for different groups

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