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If Sunita decides to leave a part of syllabus while preparing for exam, what is most likely to be the immediate effect of her decision?

  1. She scores less marks in the exam.

  2. She could not answer few questions which came from the left out syllabus.

  3. She is worried about getting any question from the part she left.

  4. Her teacher scolds her for leaving part of the syllabus.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first and the most immediate result would be her getting worried about getting any question from the part she left. The rest will come later.

Which of the following statements expresses the ideal relationship between the two categories; 'status conscious people' and 'rich people'?

  1. Some status conscious people are also rich.

  2. Some rich people are not status conscious.

  3. All status conscious people are rich people.

  4. All rich people are always status conscious.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the only ideal relationship.

Directions: Read the given statements and answer the question that follows A. Tomorrow never comes. B. All things come to those who wait. C. Make hay while the sun shines. D. Time and tide wait for none.

Which of the two statements express opposite sentiments?

  1. A and B

  2. C and D

  3. B and D

  4. A and D

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

B supports waiting and having patience, while D hints at time waiting for nobody.

According to Wikipedia, ‘monologue’ is presented by a single character most often to express their mental thoughts aloud, though sometimes also to directly address another character or the audience. Which of the following does NOT represent a monologue?

  1. A poet reciting a poem on the stage

  2. Anshuman hosting an award show

  3. A mother narrating a story to her child

  4. A teacher taking up student queries in the class

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When a teacher is taking up queries in a class, the conversation is two-way between the teacher and the students.

Directions: Read the given statements and answer the question that follows A. Tomorrow never comes. B. All things come to those who wait. C. Make hay while the sun shines. D. Time and tide wait for none.

Which saying highlights the importance of 'patience' in human lives?

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

B supports waiting and having patience.

Which of these best describes Stephen’s current mental state as described in the first scenario?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario 1
Stephen changed to a new school after completing his secondary studies. His previous school, though nearer to his place, was not very reputed in producing exceptional scores which he desired. He is scoring well but misses the company of his friends and feels stressed out in the new environment.                            

Scenario 2
Rashid is pursuing his engineering from Canada and lives in a hostel there. His parents live in India and take care of his finances. From his childhood days, he wanted to live an independent life, full of liberties. But now he feels home sick. There is no caring mother and supportive father around him now.

  1. Confused

  2. Regretful

  3. Confident

  4. Inconsiderate

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

He is confused between choosing his friends and importance of good academics in a good school.

What conclusion can be drawn from both the scenarios?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario 1
Stephen changed to a new school after completing his secondary studies. His previous school, though nearer to his place, was not very reputed in producing exceptional scores which he desired. He is scoring well but misses the company of his friends and feels stressed out in the new environment.                            

Scenario 2
Rashid is pursuing his engineering from Canada and lives in a hostel there. His parents live in India and take care of his finances. From his childhood days, he wanted to live an independent life, full of liberties. But now he feels home sick. There is no caring mother and supportive father around him now.

  1. Exposure to the world is the key to success.

  2. Never uproot yourselves.

  3. Our decisions should focus on the whole picture.

  4. One should keep one's family happy.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both the scenarios tell us that all the factors which concentrate on the bigger picture should be taken into consideration and should weigh more while making a decision.

Which of the following strategies could resolve problems for everyone in both scenarios?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario 1
Stephen changed to a new school after completing his secondary studies. His previous school, though nearer to his place, was not very reputed in producing exceptional scores which he desired. He is scoring well but misses the company of his friends and feels stressed out in the new environment.                            

Scenario 2
Rashid is pursuing his engineering from Canada and lives in a hostel there. His parents live in India and take care of his finances. From his childhood days, he wanted to live an independent life, full of liberties. But now he feels home sick. There is no caring mother and supportive father around him now.

  1. Weighing priorities

  2. Respecting elders

  3. Not shifting one's base

  4. Making new friends

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In both the cases, both Rashid and Stephen made studies their priority and sticking to it can resolve their problem as they'll know what is more important.

The phrase ‘feeling home sick’ is about which trait?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario 1
Stephen changed to a new school after completing his secondary studies. His previous school, though nearer to his place, was not very reputed in producing exceptional scores which he desired. He is scoring well but misses the company of his friends and feels stressed out in the new environment.                            

Scenario 2
Rashid is pursuing his engineering from Canada and lives in a hostel there. His parents live in India and take care of his finances. From his childhood days, he wanted to live an independent life, full of liberties. But now he feels home sick. There is no caring mother and supportive father around him now.

  1. Valuing family

  2. Dependence

  3. Sentimentality

  4. Mental weakness

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Feeling home sick means missing your home and its environment.... friends and family, which shows a sentimental value attached to it.

For a young businessman setting up a new business, the gemstones chosen would most likely be

Directions: Use the following information to answer question:
Gemstones are associated with certain human qualities and are often worn to enhance them. They have an important role in astrology. While choosing gemstones, many astrologers consider the impact they may have on people’s feelings and desires.
Commonly recognised gemstone associations include:
Topaz – Friendship, Strength
Emerald - Happiness, Fertility
Sapphire - Wisdom, Calmness
Aquamarine - Courage, Health
Zircon - Wisdom, Wealth

  1. sapphire and emerald

  2. zircon and aquamarine

  3. topaz and zircon

  4. topaz and sapphire

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Strength and Wealth are two important factors that a new businessman aspires.

The English government once again gave importance to Cabot because

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:

JOHN CABOT

Nobody remembers much about John Cabot, trader and mariner, lost at sea. He lived at the time of Columbus and was a citizen of the city-state of Venice in Italy. He traded in spices and was an expert mariner. Following Columbus, he wanted to find a north-western route to Asia, but he was one up on Columbus in his knowledge of geography. He assumed that it would take a shorter time to reach Asia by a western sea route if he selected higher northern latitudes. In 1496, he set sail from Ireland under English royal sanction, but was forced to return after reaching Iceland. In 1497, he set sail again with a better ship, the Matthew, and ultimately succeeded in reaching Newfoundland. In 1498, he again set sail for America with a fleet of five ships, out of which one returned to harbour under distress. There has been no further news of the remaining four ships and John Cabot was marked as lost at sea. Everybody forgot about him for about a century, until the British remembered that when John Cabot had reached Newfoundland in 1497, he had done so, under a royal grant. The grant had allowed him to claim unknown lands for the English Crown. So, John Cabot, lost at sea, became important again for the English to stake their claims for the New World. Everybody remembers him for the English claims to North America, but we remember him for his brave spirit of exploration.

  1. he was a brave and adventurous man

  2. it realized the importance of his efforts for their country

  3. he had more knowledge than Columbus but was still not so famous

  4. it wanted to lay claims on North America on basis of his discovery

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is given in the passage. “So, John Cabot, lost at sea, became important again for the English to stake their claims for the New World.”

Cabot was declared ‘lost at sea’ because

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:

JOHN CABOT

Nobody remembers much about John Cabot, trader and mariner, lost at sea. He lived at the time of Columbus and was a citizen of the city-state of Venice in Italy. He traded in spices and was an expert mariner. Following Columbus, he wanted to find a north-western route to Asia, but he was one up on Columbus in his knowledge of geography. He assumed that it would take a shorter time to reach Asia by a western sea route if he selected higher northern latitudes. In 1496, he set sail from Ireland under English royal sanction, but was forced to return after reaching Iceland. In 1497, he set sail again with a better ship, the Matthew, and ultimately succeeded in reaching Newfoundland. In 1498, he again set sail for America with a fleet of five ships, out of which one returned to harbour under distress. There has been no further news of the remaining four ships and John Cabot was marked as lost at sea. Everybody forgot about him for about a century, until the British remembered that when John Cabot had reached Newfoundland in 1497, he had done so, under a royal grant. The grant had allowed him to claim unknown lands for the English Crown. So, John Cabot, lost at sea, became important again for the English to stake their claims for the New World. Everybody remembers him for the English claims to North America, but we remember him for his brave spirit of exploration.

  1. everyone forgot about him

  2. there was no further news of his ship

  3. no one was interested in what he wanted to discover

  4. the English government did not want to search for him

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Out of the five ships which Cabot took with him, only one returned and that too without him. Therefore, he was declared lost at sea as there was no news of the ship carrying Cobot.

From the last lines of the passage it can be assumed that people will remember you if

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:

JOHN CABOT

Nobody remembers much about John Cabot, trader and mariner, lost at sea. He lived at the time of Columbus and was a citizen of the city-state of Venice in Italy. He traded in spices and was an expert mariner. Following Columbus, he wanted to find a north-western route to Asia, but he was one up on Columbus in his knowledge of geography. He assumed that it would take a shorter time to reach Asia by a western sea route if he selected higher northern latitudes. In 1496, he set sail from Ireland under English royal sanction, but was forced to return after reaching Iceland. In 1497, he set sail again with a better ship, the Matthew, and ultimately succeeded in reaching Newfoundland. In 1498, he again set sail for America with a fleet of five ships, out of which one returned to harbour under distress. There has been no further news of the remaining four ships and John Cabot was marked as lost at sea. Everybody forgot about him for about a century, until the British remembered that when John Cabot had reached Newfoundland in 1497, he had done so, under a royal grant. The grant had allowed him to claim unknown lands for the English Crown. So, John Cabot, lost at sea, became important again for the English to stake their claims for the New World. Everybody remembers him for the English claims to North America, but we remember him for his brave spirit of exploration.

  1. the government needs a favour out of you

  2. you take risk and make brave efforts

  3. you make discovery and do not claim fame for it

  4. you are lost at sea

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Because ” we remember him for his brave spirit of exploration”.

It could be assumed from the passage that Cabot was forced to return before reaching Iceland in 1496 because

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:

JOHN CABOT

Nobody remembers much about John Cabot, trader and mariner, lost at sea. He lived at the time of Columbus and was a citizen of the city-state of Venice in Italy. He traded in spices and was an expert mariner. Following Columbus, he wanted to find a north-western route to Asia, but he was one up on Columbus in his knowledge of geography. He assumed that it would take a shorter time to reach Asia by a western sea route if he selected higher northern latitudes. In 1496, he set sail from Ireland under English royal sanction, but was forced to return after reaching Iceland. In 1497, he set sail again with a better ship, the Matthew, and ultimately succeeded in reaching Newfoundland. In 1498, he again set sail for America with a fleet of five ships, out of which one returned to harbour under distress. There has been no further news of the remaining four ships and John Cabot was marked as lost at sea. Everybody forgot about him for about a century, until the British remembered that when John Cabot had reached Newfoundland in 1497, he had done so, under a royal grant. The grant had allowed him to claim unknown lands for the English Crown. So, John Cabot, lost at sea, became important again for the English to stake their claims for the New World. Everybody remembers him for the English claims to North America, but we remember him for his brave spirit of exploration.

  1. his ship was not in very good condition

  2. he was out of supplies and rations

  3. he was out of money and required English grant

  4. he was asked by the English government to return

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Since he was on the British lands and did not have the permission from them to travel further.

From the information provided in the passage we can assume that John Cabot

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:

JOHN CABOT

Nobody remembers much about John Cabot, trader and mariner, lost at sea. He lived at the time of Columbus and was a citizen of the city-state of Venice in Italy. He traded in spices and was an expert mariner. Following Columbus, he wanted to find a north-western route to Asia, but he was one up on Columbus in his knowledge of geography. He assumed that it would take a shorter time to reach Asia by a western sea route if he selected higher northern latitudes. In 1496, he set sail from Ireland under English royal sanction, but was forced to return after reaching Iceland. In 1497, he set sail again with a better ship, the Matthew, and ultimately succeeded in reaching Newfoundland. In 1498, he again set sail for America with a fleet of five ships, out of which one returned to harbour under distress. There has been no further news of the remaining four ships and John Cabot was marked as lost at sea. Everybody forgot about him for about a century, until the British remembered that when John Cabot had reached Newfoundland in 1497, he had done so, under a royal grant. The grant had allowed him to claim unknown lands for the English Crown. So, John Cabot, lost at sea, became important again for the English to stake their claims for the New World. Everybody remembers him for the English claims to North America, but we remember him for his brave spirit of exploration.

  1. had rivalry against Columbus

  2. was scared to attempt a challenging expedition

  3. would have discovered a shorter route to reach Asia

  4. made an attempt without public or government support

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“He assumed that it would take a shorter time to reach Asia by a western sea route if he selected higher northern latitudes.” This line shows the correct answer.

From the second scenario it can be assumed that

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario 1
Stephen changed to a new school after completing his secondary studies. His previous school, though nearer to his place, was not very reputed in producing exceptional scores which he desired. He is scoring well but misses the company of his friends and feels stressed out in the new environment.                            

Scenario 2
Rashid is pursuing his engineering from Canada and lives in a hostel there. His parents live in India and take care of his finances. From his childhood days, he wanted to live an independent life, full of liberties. But now he feels home sick. There is no caring mother and supportive father around him now.

  1. Rashid is stubborn and disobedient.

  2. Rashid’s parents supported his decision to go abroad.

  3. Rashid’s mother was not willing to send him to Canada.

  4. Rashid does not want to pursue his studies in Canada now.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The paragraph does not indicate even slightly to the rest of the three options, therefore, (4) is the correct answer. he feels home sick now as there is no caring mother and supportive father around him now. 

Nobody remembers much about John Cabot mainly because

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:

JOHN CABOT

Nobody remembers much about John Cabot, trader and mariner, lost at sea. He lived at the time of Columbus and was a citizen of the city-state of Venice in Italy. He traded in spices and was an expert mariner. Following Columbus, he wanted to find a north-western route to Asia, but he was one up on Columbus in his knowledge of geography. He assumed that it would take a shorter time to reach Asia by a western sea route if he selected higher northern latitudes. In 1496, he set sail from Ireland under English royal sanction, but was forced to return after reaching Iceland. In 1497, he set sail again with a better ship, the Matthew, and ultimately succeeded in reaching Newfoundland. In 1498, he again set sail for America with a fleet of five ships, out of which one returned to harbour under distress. There has been no further news of the remaining four ships and John Cabot was marked as lost at sea. Everybody forgot about him for about a century, until the British remembered that when John Cabot had reached Newfoundland in 1497, he had done so, under a royal grant. The grant had allowed him to claim unknown lands for the English Crown. So, John Cabot, lost at sea, became important again for the English to stake their claims for the New World. Everybody remembers him for the English claims to North America, but we remember him for his brave spirit of exploration.

  1. he did no significant discovery

  2. he was not liked by people due to his strange explorative ideas

  3. he explored by teaming against Columbus

  4. he went missing before he could claim his discoveries and get famous

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is given in the passage that he got lost at sea while trying to find a new route. Again it is given...'So, John Cabot, lost at sea....New world.'

What conclusion can be drawn from scenario 1?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario 1
Stephen changed to a new school after completing his secondary studies. His previous school, though nearer to his place, was not very reputed in producing exceptional scores which he desired. He is scoring well but misses the company of his friends and feels stressed out in the new environment.                            

Scenario 2
Rashid is pursuing his engineering from Canada and lives in a hostel there. His parents live in India and take care of his finances. From his childhood days, he wanted to live an independent life, full of liberties. But now he feels home sick. There is no caring mother and supportive father around him now.

  1. Stephen is not good in keeping friends.

  2. Stephen’s old school has a poor record in academics.

  3. Stephen gives utmost importance to scoring high marks.

  4. The new school has a very strict environment.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Even though he misses his friends, but is still choosing to stay in his new school which has a better academic scope. This shows that he gives more importance to his studies.

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