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Sectional Test - I

Description: Sectional Test - 1
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Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option to fill the corresponding gap. There was a time when the sun never _(i)_ on the British Empire. The British flag flew in countries across the world because Britain _(ii)_ these nations under her control. India was under British _(iii)_ for almost two centuries. Other countries were also _(iv)_ of England.

Fill the blank (ii).

  1. had bought

  2. brought

  3. had brought

  4. bought


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The past participle of the verb ‘bring’ has to be used here along with “had” because the sentence talks about two things which happened in the past and the one in the question happened earlier than the other.

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option to fill the corresponding gap. There was a time when the sun never _(i)_ on the British Empire. The British flag flew in countries across the world because Britain _(ii)_ these nations under her control. India was under British _(iii)_ for almost two centuries. Other countries were also _(iv)_ of England.

Fill the blank (iv).

  1. associates

  2. colonies

  3. allies

  4. slaves


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The last sentence means that other countries were also under the political control of Britain. The use of the word ‘also’ suggests that other countries were ‘colonies’ of Britain just like India was. So, the words ‘associates’ and ‘allies’ are not appropriate here.

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option to fill the corresponding gap. There was a time when the sun never _(i)_ on the British Empire. The British flag flew in countries across the world because Britain _(ii)_ these nations under her control. India was under British _(iii)_ for almost two centuries. Other countries were also _(iv)_ of England.

Fill the blank (i).

  1. sets

  2. set

  3. sat

  4. sit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sentence requires the use of past tense form of the verb ‘set’ as the paragraph is talking about the past.

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option to fill the corresponding gap. There was a time when the sun never _(i)_ on the British Empire. The British flag flew in countries across the world because Britain _(ii)_ these nations under her control. India was under British _(iii)_ for almost two centuries. Other countries were also _(iv)_ of England.

Fill the blank (iii).

  1. domination

  2. denomination

  3. supremacy

  4. region


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sentence means that the British dominated India for almost two centuries. Hence, the word ‘domination’.

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word to fill the corresponding gap. The Superintendent was sitting there, reading the newspaper. The large desk in front of him was _(i)_ high with a great assortment of papers, most of which looked _(ii), a heap of them partially covered the telephone. As the Superintendent got up I saw that he was an _(iii)__ tall man. _(iv)_ at me, he lunged forward.

Fill blank (i).

  1. assembled

  2. contained

  3. piled

  4. tiled


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sentence means to say that the desk was stacked high with papers, that is to say, the desk was piled high with papers.

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word to fill the corresponding gap. The Superintendent was sitting there, reading the newspaper. The large desk in front of him was _(i)_ high with a great assortment of papers, most of which looked _(ii), a heap of them partially covered the telephone. As the Superintendent got up I saw that he was an _(iii)__ tall man. _(iv)_ at me, he lunged forward.

Fill blank (ii).

  1. irrelevant

  2. boring

  3. discarded

  4. official


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best option is the word ‘official’ as the papers on the desk of a Superintendent would most importantly be official, though they may also appear irrelevant, boring or discarded to others. 

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word to fill the corresponding gap. The Superintendent was sitting there, reading the newspaper. The large desk in front of him was _(i)_ high with a great assortment of papers, most of which looked _(ii), a heap of them partially covered the telephone. As the Superintendent got up I saw that he was an _(iii)__ tall man. _(iv)_ at me, he lunged forward.

Fill blank (iii).

  1. immensely

  2. absolutely

  3. out and out

  4. utterly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sentence means that the Superintendent was a very tall man. All other words mean ‘totally’ which is not applicable here. Hence, “immensely” is the correct word to be used.

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word to fill the corresponding gap. The Superintendent was sitting there, reading the newspaper. The large desk in front of him was _(i)_ high with a great assortment of papers, most of which looked _(ii), a heap of them partially covered the telephone. As the Superintendent got up I saw that he was an _(iii)__ tall man. _(iv)_ at me, he lunged forward.

Fill blank (iv).

  1. Ogling

  2. Staring

  3. Scrutinising

  4. Eyeing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The use of the word “stared” is appropriate. ‘To ogle’ is to stare in a lecherous way and ‘scrutinise’ is used for objects. The word ‘eyeing’ is not appropriate because it means ‘looking at closely or with interest’. Since the Superintendent ‘lunged forward’, we can assume that he was not so amiable as to eye the visitor (narrator).

Give three words or phrases to signify the three major components of the national policy on child labour.

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the related question.

The much promised national policy has three major components: selective ban on the morally, indefensible and socially reprehensible practice of child labour, prevention of exploitation of child workers in permitted areas of activity and rehabilitation of those pulled out of prohibited employment.

The 1966 Act has been dubbed as a law that legitimises child labour and the target of attack particularly has been the proviso which in effect says that a child can work if it is part of family labour. This has rendered existing enactments in this field totally ineffective.
The rehabilitation segment of the policy is much too weak to make any impact. In the first phase, about 30,000 child workers are to be freed from the prohibited areas of employment and given education, health and vocational training. If the overseeing of rules and regulations intended to end exploitation – as for instance , higher minimum wages,  non-oppressive work schedule and facilities for rest and recreation – is a question of gearing up the watchdog machinery, social activist groups and voluntary welfare agencies should be given a significant supportive role.

  1. Indefensible practices; hazardous industries; rehabilitation

  2. Minimum wages; rest and recreation; hazardous occupation

  3. Ban on hazardous jobs; exploitation-prevention; rehabilitation of the pulled out

  4. Schedule; recreation; exploitation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The passage highlights the need to ban child labour and rehabilitate those employed. Other options are just talking vaguely about some practices.

The best title for the passage is

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the related question.

The much promised national policy has three major components: selective ban on the morally, indefensible and socially reprehensible practice of child labour, prevention of exploitation of child workers in permitted areas of activity and rehabilitation of those pulled out of prohibited employment.

The 1966 Act has been dubbed as a law that legitimises child labour and the target of attack particularly has been the proviso which in effect says that a child can work if it is part of family labour. This has rendered existing enactments in this field totally ineffective.
The rehabilitation segment of the policy is much too weak to make any impact. In the first phase, about 30,000 child workers are to be freed from the prohibited areas of employment and given education, health and vocational training. If the overseeing of rules and regulations intended to end exploitation – as for instance , higher minimum wages,  non-oppressive work schedule and facilities for rest and recreation – is a question of gearing up the watchdog machinery, social activist groups and voluntary welfare agencies should be given a significant supportive role.

  1. Farewell to Child Labour

  2. Child Labour – The Way Forward

  3. Nibbling at the Problem

  4. Exploited Children


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The passage is mainly discussing the efforts needed to remove child labour and how much they have been successful.

What is the meaning of vocational training?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the related question.

The much promised national policy has three major components: selective ban on the morally, indefensible and socially reprehensible practice of child labour, prevention of exploitation of child workers in permitted areas of activity and rehabilitation of those pulled out of prohibited employment.

The 1966 Act has been dubbed as a law that legitimises child labour and the target of attack particularly has been the proviso which in effect says that a child can work if it is part of family labour. This has rendered existing enactments in this field totally ineffective.
The rehabilitation segment of the policy is much too weak to make any impact. In the first phase, about 30,000 child workers are to be freed from the prohibited areas of employment and given education, health and vocational training. If the overseeing of rules and regulations intended to end exploitation – as for instance , higher minimum wages,  non-oppressive work schedule and facilities for rest and recreation – is a question of gearing up the watchdog machinery, social activist groups and voluntary welfare agencies should be given a significant supportive role.

  1. How to go on a vacation

  2. How to be able to earn money

  3. How to be successful in life

  4. How to be able to pursue a trade or profession


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The contextual meaning is also that one is able to follow one’s dream or ambition.

In the first phase, 30,000 children are to be

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the related question.

The much promised national policy has three major components: selective ban on the morally, indefensible and socially reprehensible practice of child labour, prevention of exploitation of child workers in permitted areas of activity and rehabilitation of those pulled out of prohibited employment.

The 1966 Act has been dubbed as a law that legitimises child labour and the target of attack particularly has been the proviso which in effect says that a child can work if it is part of family labour. This has rendered existing enactments in this field totally ineffective.
The rehabilitation segment of the policy is much too weak to make any impact. In the first phase, about 30,000 child workers are to be freed from the prohibited areas of employment and given education, health and vocational training. If the overseeing of rules and regulations intended to end exploitation – as for instance , higher minimum wages,  non-oppressive work schedule and facilities for rest and recreation – is a question of gearing up the watchdog machinery, social activist groups and voluntary welfare agencies should be given a significant supportive role.

  1. set free and asked to go home

  2. enrolled in existing municipal schools for training

  3. directed to the corporation dispensaries for health check

  4. given free education, heath care and vocational training


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

“To be freed … and given education, health and vocational training.”

Ending exploitation of the working child involves

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the related question.

The much promised national policy has three major components: selective ban on the morally, indefensible and socially reprehensible practice of child labour, prevention of exploitation of child workers in permitted areas of activity and rehabilitation of those pulled out of prohibited employment.

The 1966 Act has been dubbed as a law that legitimises child labour and the target of attack particularly has been the proviso which in effect says that a child can work if it is part of family labour. This has rendered existing enactments in this field totally ineffective.
The rehabilitation segment of the policy is much too weak to make any impact. In the first phase, about 30,000 child workers are to be freed from the prohibited areas of employment and given education, health and vocational training. If the overseeing of rules and regulations intended to end exploitation – as for instance , higher minimum wages,  non-oppressive work schedule and facilities for rest and recreation – is a question of gearing up the watchdog machinery, social activist groups and voluntary welfare agencies should be given a significant supportive role.

  1. fixing the wages

  2. ensuring a full work schedule

  3. allowing minimum rest

  4. gearing up the machinery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The last lines of the passage describe the importance of gearing up machinery which would add support.

The Act of 1966 is said to legitimise child labour because

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the related question.

The much promised national policy has three major components: selective ban on the morally, indefensible and socially reprehensible practice of child labour, prevention of exploitation of child workers in permitted areas of activity and rehabilitation of those pulled out of prohibited employment.

The 1966 Act has been dubbed as a law that legitimises child labour and the target of attack particularly has been the proviso which in effect says that a child can work if it is part of family labour. This has rendered existing enactments in this field totally ineffective.
The rehabilitation segment of the policy is much too weak to make any impact. In the first phase, about 30,000 child workers are to be freed from the prohibited areas of employment and given education, health and vocational training. If the overseeing of rules and regulations intended to end exploitation – as for instance , higher minimum wages,  non-oppressive work schedule and facilities for rest and recreation – is a question of gearing up the watchdog machinery, social activist groups and voluntary welfare agencies should be given a significant supportive role.

  1. it is least comprehensive

  2. it allows employment of a child in a prohibited job as part of family labour

  3. its definitions are clear and unambiguous

  4. its law enforcement is not strict


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

“The 1966 Act has been dubbed as a law that legitimises child labour and the target of attack particularly has been the proviso which in effect says that a child can work if it is part of family labour.”

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