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Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.

The Green Blazer stood out prominently under the bright sun and blue sky. In all that jostling crowd one could not help noticing it. Villagers in shirts and turbans, townsmen in coats and caps, beggars bare-bodied and women in multi-coloured saris were thronging the narrow passage between the stalls and moving in great confused masses, but still the Green Blazer could not be missed. The jabber and babble of the marketplace was there, as people harangued, undisputed prices, haggled or
greeted each other, over it all boomed the voice of a Bible-preacher, and when he paused for breath, from another corner the loudspeaker of a health van amplified on malaria and tuberculosis. Over and above it all the Green Blazer seemed to cry out an invitation. Raju could not ignore it. It was not in his nature to ignore such a persistent invitation. He
kept himself half-aloof from the crowd; he could not afford to remain completely aloof nor keep himself in it too conspicuously. Wherever he might be, he was harrowed by the fear of being spotted by a policeman; today he wore a loin-cloth and was bare-bodied, and had wound an enormous turban over his head, which overshadowed his face completely and he hoped that he would be taken for a peasant from a village. He sat on a stack of cast-off banana stalks beside a shop awning and watched the crowd. When he watched a crowd, he did it with concentration. It was his professional occupation. Constitutionally
he was an idler and had just the amount of energy to watch in crowd and put his hand into another person's pocket. It was a gamble, of course. Sometimes he got nothing but of a venture, counting himself lucky if he came out with his fingers intact.

1. Why did the Green Blazer draw Raju's attention
(1) It was his favourite colour.

(2) It screamed to be followed.

(3) It merged well with the crowd.

(4) It was too conspicuous in that crowd.

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.

The Green Blazer stood out prominently under the bright sun and blue sky. In all that jostling crowd one could not help noticing it. Villagers in shirts and turbans, townsmen in coats and caps, beggars bare-bodied and women in multi-coloured saris were thronging the narrow passage between the stalls and moving in great confused masses, but still the Green Blazer could not be missed. The jabber and babble of the marketplace was there, as people harangued, undisputed prices, haggled or
greeted each other, over it all boomed the voice of a Bible-preacher, and when he paused for breath, from another corner the loudspeaker of a health van amplified on malaria and tuberculosis. Over and above it all the Green Blazer seemed to cry out an invitation. Raju could not ignore it. It was not in his nature to ignore such a persistent invitation. He
kept himself half-aloof from the crowd; he could not afford to remain completely aloof nor keep himself in it too conspicuously. Wherever he might be, he was harrowed by the fear of being spotted by a policeman; today he wore a loin-cloth and was bare-bodied, and had wound an enormous turban over his head, which overshadowed his face completely and he hoped that he would be taken for a peasant from a village. He sat on a stack of cast-off banana stalks beside a shop awning and watched the crowd. When he watched a crowd, he did it with concentration. It was his professional occupation. Constitutionally
he was an idler and had just the amount of energy to watch in crowd and put his hand into another person's pocket. It was a gamble, of course. Sometimes he got nothing but of a venture, counting himself lucky if he came out with his fingers intact.

2. Identify the activities going on in the bazaar:
(A) People walking gently giving space to others
(B) People bargaining, greeting each other, pushing
(C) Bare stalls, people dressed in dull colours
(D) Loud sounds of preachers mixed with
loudspeakers blaring
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A), (B) and (D) only

(2) (A), (B) and (C) only

(3) (B) and (D) only

(4) (B), (C) and (D) only

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.

The Green Blazer stood out prominently under the bright sun and blue sky. In all that jostling crowd one could not help noticing it. Villagers in shirts and turbans, townsmen in coats and caps, beggars bare-bodied and women in multi-coloured saris were thronging the narrow passage between the stalls and moving in great confused masses, but still the Green Blazer could not be missed. The jabber and babble of the marketplace was there, as people harangued, undisputed prices, haggled or
greeted each other, over it all boomed the voice of a Bible-preacher, and when he paused for breath, from another corner the loudspeaker of a health van amplified on malaria and tuberculosis. Over and above it all the Green Blazer seemed to cry out an invitation. Raju could not ignore it. It was not in his nature to ignore such a persistent invitation. He
kept himself half-aloof from the crowd; he could not afford to remain completely aloof nor keep himself in it too conspicuously. Wherever he might be, he was harrowed by the fear of being spotted by a policeman; today he wore a loin-cloth and was bare-bodied, and had wound an enormous turban over his head, which overshadowed his face completely and he hoped that he would be taken for a peasant from a village. He sat on a stack of cast-off banana stalks beside a shop awning and watched the crowd. When he watched a crowd, he did it with concentration. It was his professional occupation. Constitutionally
he was an idler and had just the amount of energy to watch in crowd and put his hand into another person's pocket. It was a gamble, of course. Sometimes he got nothing but of a venture, counting himself lucky if he came out with his fingers intact.

3. Raju is afraid of being spotted by the policemen because:
(1) he didn't want to be out at the beginning of the game.

(2) he was not fond of policemen.

(3) he wanted to win this game.

(4) he didn't want to be caught before the kill.

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.

The Green Blazer stood out prominently under the bright sun and blue sky. In all that jostling crowd one could not help noticing it. Villagers in shirts and turbans, townsmen in coats and caps, beggars bare-bodied and women in multi-coloured saris were thronging the narrow passage between the stalls and moving in great confused masses, but still the Green Blazer could not be missed. The jabber and babble of the marketplace was there, as people harangued, undisputed prices, haggled or
greeted each other, over it all boomed the voice of a Bible-preacher, and when he paused for breath, from another corner the loudspeaker of a health van amplified on malaria and tuberculosis. Over and above it all the Green Blazer seemed to cry out an invitation. Raju could not ignore it. It was not in his nature to ignore such a persistent invitation. He
kept himself half-aloof from the crowd; he could not afford to remain completely aloof nor keep himself in it too conspicuously. Wherever he might be, he was harrowed by the fear of being spotted by a policeman; today he wore a loin-cloth and was bare-bodied, and had wound an enormous turban over his head, which overshadowed his face completely and he hoped that he would be taken for a peasant from a village. He sat on a stack of cast-off banana stalks beside a shop awning and watched the crowd. When he watched a crowd, he did it with concentration. It was his professional occupation. Constitutionally
he was an idler and had just the amount of energy to watch in crowd and put his hand into another person's pocket. It was a gamble, of course. Sometimes he got nothing but of a venture, counting himself lucky if he came out with his fingers intact.

4. What do you think is Raju's profession?

(1) an idler

(2) a pickpocketer

(3) a gambler

(4) an artist

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.

The Green Blazer stood out prominently under the bright sun and blue sky. In all that jostling crowd one could not help noticing it. Villagers in shirts and turbans, townsmen in coats and caps, beggars bare-bodied and women in multi-coloured saris were thronging the narrow passage between the stalls and moving in great confused masses, but still the Green Blazer could not be missed. The jabber and babble of the marketplace was there, as people harangued, undisputed prices, haggled or
greeted each other, over it all boomed the voice of a Bible-preacher, and when he paused for breath, from another corner the loudspeaker of a health van amplified on malaria and tuberculosis. Over and above it all the Green Blazer seemed to cry out an invitation. Raju could not ignore it. It was not in his nature to ignore such a persistent invitation. He
kept himself half-aloof from the crowd; he could not afford to remain completely aloof nor keep himself in it too conspicuously. Wherever he might be, he was harrowed by the fear of being spotted by a policeman; today he wore a loin-cloth and was bare-bodied, and had wound an enormous turban over his head, which overshadowed his face completely and he hoped that he would be taken for a peasant from a village. He sat on a stack of cast-off banana stalks beside a shop awning and watched the crowd. When he watched a crowd, he did it with concentration. It was his professional occupation. Constitutionally
he was an idler and had just the amount of energy to watch in crowd and put his hand into another person's pocket. It was a gamble, of course. Sometimes he got nothing but of a venture, counting himself lucky if he came out with his fingers intact.

5. Match the words given in List-I with their meaning given in List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1)(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

(2) (A)-(I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(3) (A)-(III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.

The Green Blazer stood out prominently under the bright sun and blue sky. In all that jostling crowd one could not help noticing it. Villagers in shirts and turbans, townsmen in coats and caps, beggars bare-bodied and women in multi-coloured saris were thronging the narrow passage between the stalls and moving in great confused masses, but still the Green Blazer could not be missed. The jabber and babble of the marketplace was there, as people harangued, undisputed prices, haggled or
greeted each other, over it all boomed the voice of a Bible-preacher, and when he paused for breath, from another corner the loudspeaker of a health van amplified on malaria and tuberculosis. Over and above it all the Green Blazer seemed to cry out an invitation. Raju could not ignore it. It was not in his nature to ignore such a persistent invitation. He
kept himself half-aloof from the crowd; he could not afford to remain completely aloof nor keep himself in it too conspicuously. Wherever he might be, he was harrowed by the fear of being spotted by a policeman; today he wore a loin-cloth and was bare-bodied, and had wound an enormous turban over his head, which overshadowed his face completely and he hoped that he would be taken for a peasant from a village. He sat on a stack of cast-off banana stalks beside a shop awning and watched the crowd. When he watched a crowd, he did it with concentration. It was his professional occupation. Constitutionally
he was an idler and had just the amount of energy to watch in crowd and put his hand into another person's pocket. It was a gamble, of course. Sometimes he got nothing but of a venture, counting himself lucky if he came out with his fingers intact.

6. Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with the meaning as used in the passage given in List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below
(1) (A)-(I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III). (D) - (IV)

(2) (A)-(IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(3) (A)-(III). (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(4) (A)-(II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.

As the weather changes, everyone is prone to clots and coughs. While we have all heard about the bene of vitamin C for colds, few of us are aware of Secret solution - Zinc! Zinc is helpful as it can reduce the severity and duration of respiratory tract infections. It soothes sore throats with its anti-inflammatory properties. It plays a pivotal role in supporting various functions of the body like the immune system wound healing and maintaining overall health prevents viruses from growing in the
body. Zinc is also known to boost the immune
system and fight infections. Notably, zinc is a vital mineral found in a variety of plant and animal foods. When consuming zinc-rich foods during a cough and cold, prioritise moderation and diversity in your diet. Include lean meats, poultry, sea food, dairy, nuts and seeds.
Combine zinc-rich foods with vitamin C sources
for enhanced immune support. Phytates, a substance found in unprocessed white
grains hinder the absorption of zinc, thereby
making it less available for the body to utilize.
Hence, vegetarians should follow some cooking
techniques such as soaking them for 5-6 hours to reduce the phytate content and increase the
bioavailability of zinc. Organic acids in fermented foods aid in higher absorption, so always include foods in your diet like buttermilk and yogurt along with some zinc-rich vegetarian sources. It is important to remember that a higher dosage of zinc supplement inhibits the absorption of other
minerals. Therefore, it is always good to check
with the healthcare professionals while taking
supplements. Stay hydrated, choose cooking
methods that preserve zinc, and be aware of factors like phytates affecting absorption.

7. What does the word 'solution' signify in 'a secret solution'?
(1) Remedy

(2) Drink

(3) Function

(4) Food

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.

As the weather changes, everyone is prone to clots and coughs. While we have all heard about the bene of vitamin C for colds, few of us are aware of Secret solution - Zinc! Zinc is helpful as it can reduce the severity and duration of respiratory tract infections. It soothes sore throats with its anti-inflammatory properties. It plays a pivotal role in supporting various functions of the body like the immune system wound healing and maintaining overall health prevents viruses from growing in the
body. Zinc is also known to boost the immune
system and fight infections. Notably, zinc is a vital mineral found in a variety of plant and animal foods. When consuming zinc-rich foods during a cough and cold, prioritise moderation and diversity in your diet. Include lean meats, poultry, sea food, dairy, nuts and seeds.
Combine zinc-rich foods with vitamin C sources
for enhanced immune support. Phytates, a substance found in unprocessed white
grains hinder the absorption of zinc, thereby
making it less available for the body to utilize.
Hence, vegetarians should follow some cooking
techniques such as soaking them for 5-6 hours to reduce the phytate content and increase the
bioavailability of zinc. Organic acids in fermented foods aid in higher absorption, so always include foods in your diet like buttermilk and yogurt along with some zinc-rich vegetarian sources. It is important to remember that a higher dosage of zinc supplement inhibits the absorption of other
minerals. Therefore, it is always good to check
with the healthcare professionals while taking
supplements. Stay hydrated, choose cooking
methods that preserve zinc, and be aware of factors like phytates affecting absorption.

8. In the passage, which of the following is not a benefit connected to consuming zinc ?
(1) Strengthens immune system
(2) Anti-viral properties
(3) Anti-inflammatory agent
(4) Supports hair growth

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.

As the weather changes, everyone is prone to clots and coughs. While we have all heard about the bene of vitamin C for colds, few of us are aware of Secret solution - Zinc! Zinc is helpful as it can reduce the severity and duration of respiratory tract infections. It soothes sore throats with its anti-inflammatory properties. It plays a pivotal role in supporting various functions of the body like the immune system wound healing and maintaining overall health prevents viruses from growing in the
body. Zinc is also known to boost the immune
system and fight infections. Notably, zinc is a vital mineral found in a variety of plant and animal foods. When consuming zinc-rich foods during a cough and cold, prioritise moderation and diversity in your diet. Include lean meats, poultry, sea food, dairy, nuts and seeds.
Combine zinc-rich foods with vitamin C sources
for enhanced immune support. Phytates, a substance found in unprocessed white
grains hinder the absorption of zinc, thereby
making it less available for the body to utilize.
Hence, vegetarians should follow some cooking
techniques such as soaking them for 5-6 hours to reduce the phytate content and increase the
bioavailability of zinc. Organic acids in fermented foods aid in higher absorption, so always include foods in your diet like buttermilk and yogurt along with some zinc-rich vegetarian sources. It is important to remember that a higher dosage of zinc supplement inhibits the absorption of other
minerals. Therefore, it is always good to check
with the healthcare professionals while taking
supplements. Stay hydrated, choose cooking
methods that preserve zinc, and be aware of factors like phytates affecting absorption.

9. Choose the word that means the opposite of
'pivotal'.
(1) Central

(2) Important

(3) Life-changing

(4) Unimportant

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.

As the weather changes, everyone is prone to clots and coughs. While we have all heard about the bene of vitamin C for colds, few of us are aware of Secret solution - Zinc! Zinc is helpful as it can reduce the severity and duration of respiratory tract infections. It soothes sore throats with its anti-inflammatory properties. It plays a pivotal role in supporting various functions of the body like the immune system wound healing and maintaining overall health prevents viruses from growing in the
body. Zinc is also known to boost the immune
system and fight infections. Notably, zinc is a vital mineral found in a variety of plant and animal foods. When consuming zinc-rich foods during a cough and cold, prioritise moderation and diversity in your diet. Include lean meats, poultry, sea food, dairy, nuts and seeds.
Combine zinc-rich foods with vitamin C sources
for enhanced immune support. Phytates, a substance found in unprocessed white
grains hinder the absorption of zinc, thereby
making it less available for the body to utilize.
Hence, vegetarians should follow some cooking
techniques such as soaking them for 5-6 hours to reduce the phytate content and increase the
bioavailability of zinc. Organic acids in fermented foods aid in higher absorption, so always include foods in your diet like buttermilk and yogurt along with some zinc-rich vegetarian sources. It is important to remember that a higher dosage of zinc supplement inhibits the absorption of other
minerals. Therefore, it is always good to check
with the healthcare professionals while taking
supplements. Stay hydrated, choose cooking
methods that preserve zinc, and be aware of factors like phytates affecting absorption.

10. According to the passage, combining zinc-rich foods with vitamin C will result in
(1) reduced immunity.

(2) increased immunity.

(3) food allergy.

(4) a sore throat.

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.

As the weather changes, everyone is prone to clots and coughs. While we have all heard about the bene of vitamin C for colds, few of us are aware of Secret solution - Zinc! Zinc is helpful as it can reduce the severity and duration of respiratory tract infections. It soothes sore throats with its anti-inflammatory properties. It plays a pivotal role in supporting various functions of the body like the immune system wound healing and maintaining overall health prevents viruses from growing in the
body. Zinc is also known to boost the immune
system and fight infections. Notably, zinc is a vital mineral found in a variety of plant and animal foods. When consuming zinc-rich foods during a cough and cold, prioritise moderation and diversity in your diet. Include lean meats, poultry, sea food, dairy, nuts and seeds.
Combine zinc-rich foods with vitamin C sources
for enhanced immune support. Phytates, a substance found in unprocessed white
grains hinder the absorption of zinc, thereby
making it less available for the body to utilize.
Hence, vegetarians should follow some cooking
techniques such as soaking them for 5-6 hours to reduce the phytate content and increase the
bioavailability of zinc. Organic acids in fermented foods aid in higher absorption, so always include foods in your diet like buttermilk and yogurt along with some zinc-rich vegetarian sources. It is important to remember that a higher dosage of zinc supplement inhibits the absorption of other
minerals. Therefore, it is always good to check
with the healthcare professionals while taking
supplements. Stay hydrated, choose cooking
methods that preserve zinc, and be aware of factors like phytates affecting absorption.

11. The passage encourages us to consume zinc in the form of
(1) zinc solution.

(2) unprocessed food grains.

(3) a variety of plant and animal foods.

(4) non-vegetarian sources only.

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.

As the weather changes, everyone is prone to clots and coughs. While we have all heard about the bene of vitamin C for colds, few of us are aware of Secret solution - Zinc! Zinc is helpful as it can reduce the severity and duration of respiratory tract infections. It soothes sore throats with its anti-inflammatory properties. It plays a pivotal role in supporting various functions of the body like the immune system wound healing and maintaining overall health prevents viruses from growing in the
body. Zinc is also known to boost the immune
system and fight infections. Notably, zinc is a vital mineral found in a variety of plant and animal foods. When consuming zinc-rich foods during a cough and cold, prioritise moderation and diversity in your diet. Include lean meats, poultry, sea food, dairy, nuts and seeds.
Combine zinc-rich foods with vitamin C sources
for enhanced immune support. Phytates, a substance found in unprocessed white
grains hinder the absorption of zinc, thereby
making it less available for the body to utilize.
Hence, vegetarians should follow some cooking
techniques such as soaking them for 5-6 hours to reduce the phytate content and increase the
bioavailability of zinc. Organic acids in fermented foods aid in higher absorption, so always include foods in your diet like buttermilk and yogurt along with some zinc-rich vegetarian sources. It is important to remember that a higher dosage of zinc supplement inhibits the absorption of other
minerals. Therefore, it is always good to check
with the healthcare professionals while taking
supplements. Stay hydrated, choose cooking
methods that preserve zinc, and be aware of factors like phytates affecting absorption.

12. The passage reminds us to 'stay hydrated' which
means that
(1) we should have plenty of water.

(2) we should stay indoors.

(3) we should have fermented foods like yogurt.

(4) we should have zinc-rich foods with vitamin C.

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.
The Human Genome Project Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds and bats, are essential for the ecosystem, health and human food security. They facilitate plant reproduction by
transferring pollen between flowers, enabling the production of seeds and fruits crucial for plant biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
This mutualistic relationship supports global food production, with approximately 75% of leading food crops relying on animal pollination. Pollinators contribute to the diversity and abundance of flowering plants in natural ecosystems, providing habitat and food resources for various organisms.
Despite their importance, pollinators face
significant threats. Habitat loss due to urbanization, agriculture and deforestation reduces nesting sites and floral resources. Pesticide exposure, especially insecticides and climate change further endanger pollinator populations by poisoning them and disrupting their behaviour and reproductive patterns.
To safeguard pollinators and ecosystems, concerted action is necessary. This includes protecting and restoring pollinator habitats, adopting pollinator-friendly agricultural practices, reducing pesticide use and raising public awareness about the crucial role of pollinators. By addressing these challenges, we can ensure the sustainability of ecosystems, biodiversity and food production systems, securing a healthier future for both nature and humanity.

13. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
Pollinators help in plant reproduction by ________
(1) transferring pollen between flowers

(2) securing human food

(3) fighting climate change

(4) providing food resources to various organisms

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.
The Human Genome Project Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds and bats, are essential for the ecosystem, health and human food security. They facilitate plant reproduction by
transferring pollen between flowers, enabling the production of seeds and fruits crucial for plant biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
This mutualistic relationship supports global food production, with approximately 75% of leading food crops relying on animal pollination. Pollinators contribute to the diversity and abundance of flowering plants in natural ecosystems, providing habitat and food resources for various organisms.
Despite their importance, pollinators face
significant threats. Habitat loss due to urbanization, agriculture and deforestation reduces nesting sites and floral resources. Pesticide exposure, especially insecticides and climate change further endanger pollinator populations by poisoning them and disrupting their behaviour and reproductive patterns.
To safeguard pollinators and ecosystems, concerted action is necessary. This includes protecting and restoring pollinator habitats, adopting pollinator-friendly agricultural practices, reducing pesticide use and raising public awareness about the crucial role of pollinators. By addressing these challenges, we can ensure the sustainability of ecosystems, biodiversity and food production systems, securing a healthier future for both nature and humanity.

14. The 'mutualistic relationship' talked about in the passage is between_________
(1) humans and pollinators                             

(2) animals and pollinators

(3) ecosystem and pollinators

(4) pollinators and plants

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.
The Human Genome Project Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds and bats, are essential for the ecosystem, health and human food security. They facilitate plant reproduction by
transferring pollen between flowers, enabling the production of seeds and fruits crucial for plant biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
This mutualistic relationship supports global food production, with approximately 75% of leading food crops relying on animal pollination. Pollinators contribute to the diversity and abundance of flowering plants in natural ecosystems, providing habitat and food resources for various organisms.
Despite their importance, pollinators face
significant threats. Habitat loss due to urbanization, agriculture and deforestation reduces nesting sites and floral resources. Pesticide exposure, especially insecticides and climate change further endanger pollinator populations by poisoning them and disrupting their behaviour and reproductive patterns.
To safeguard pollinators and ecosystems, concerted action is necessary. This includes protecting and restoring pollinator habitats, adopting pollinator-friendly agricultural practices, reducing pesticide use and raising public awareness about the crucial role of pollinators. By addressing these challenges, we can ensure the sustainability of ecosystems, biodiversity and food production systems, securing a healthier future for both nature and humanity.

15. Choose the most appropriate option.
Which of the following is not a reason for habitat loss faced by pollinators?
(1) Urbanization

(2) Climate change

(3) Pollination

(4) Pesticide exposure

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.
The Human Genome Project Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds and bats, are essential for the ecosystem, health and human food security. They facilitate plant reproduction by
transferring pollen between flowers, enabling the production of seeds and fruits crucial for plant biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
This mutualistic relationship supports global food production, with approximately 75% of leading food crops relying on animal pollination. Pollinators contribute to the diversity and abundance of flowering plants in natural ecosystems, providing habitat and food resources for various organisms.
Despite their importance, pollinators face
significant threats. Habitat loss due to urbanization, agriculture and deforestation reduces nesting sites and floral resources. Pesticide exposure, especially insecticides and climate change further endanger pollinator populations by poisoning them and disrupting their behaviour and reproductive patterns.
To safeguard pollinators and ecosystems, concerted action is necessary. This includes protecting and restoring pollinator habitats, adopting pollinator-friendly agricultural practices, reducing pesticide use and raising public awareness about the crucial role of pollinators. By addressing these challenges, we can ensure the sustainability of ecosystems, biodiversity and food production systems, securing a healthier future for both nature and humanity.

16. Climate change endangers pollinator population by
(1), enabling the production of seeds and fruits

(2) disrupting their behaviour and reproductive
patterns

(3) contributing to the abundance of flowering plants

(4) poisoning them

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.
The Human Genome Project Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds and bats, are essential for the ecosystem, health and human food security. They facilitate plant reproduction by
transferring pollen between flowers, enabling the production of seeds and fruits crucial for plant biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
This mutualistic relationship supports global food production, with approximately 75% of leading food crops relying on animal pollination. Pollinators contribute to the diversity and abundance of flowering plants in natural ecosystems, providing habitat and food resources for various organisms.
Despite their importance, pollinators face
significant threats. Habitat loss due to urbanization, agriculture and deforestation reduces nesting sites and floral resources. Pesticide exposure, especially insecticides and climate change further endanger pollinator populations by poisoning them and disrupting their behaviour and reproductive patterns.
To safeguard pollinators and ecosystems, concerted action is necessary. This includes protecting and restoring pollinator habitats, adopting pollinator-friendly agricultural practices, reducing pesticide use and raising public awareness about the crucial role of pollinators. By addressing these challenges, we can ensure the sustainability of ecosystems, biodiversity and food production systems, securing a healthier future for both nature and humanity.

17. Which of the following is not required to safeguard pollinators and ecosystems?
(1) Protecting and restoring their habitats

(2) Adopting pollinator-friendly agricultural
practices

(3) Using technology to transfer pollen between
flowers

(4) Reducing pesticide use

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.
The Human Genome Project Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds and bats, are essential for the ecosystem, health and human food security. They facilitate plant reproduction by
transferring pollen between flowers, enabling the production of seeds and fruits crucial for plant biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
This mutualistic relationship supports global food production, with approximately 75% of leading food crops relying on animal pollination. Pollinators contribute to the diversity and abundance of flowering plants in natural ecosystems, providing habitat and food resources for various organisms.
Despite their importance, pollinators face
significant threats. Habitat loss due to urbanization, agriculture and deforestation reduces nesting sites and floral resources. Pesticide exposure, especially insecticides and climate change further endanger pollinator populations by poisoning them and disrupting their behaviour and reproductive patterns.
To safeguard pollinators and ecosystems, concerted action is necessary. This includes protecting and restoring pollinator habitats, adopting pollinator-friendly agricultural practices, reducing pesticide use and raising public awareness about the crucial role of pollinators. By addressing these challenges, we can ensure the sustainability of ecosystems, biodiversity and food production systems, securing a healthier future for both nature and humanity.

18. Choose a word from the options given below to replace the underlined word.
Deforestation reduces nesting sites.
(1) building

(2) sheltering

(3) reproducing

(4) protecting

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.
The dictionary defines ego as "your idea or opinion of yourself, especially your feelings of your self-importance and ability "In itself, nothing sounds problematic. In fact, this ability to know oneself is always an advantage -a reality check that is vital for our own contentment as well as for our relationships with others. Then, only an ignorant person or a liar would claim to have no ego, for we all have one. It is a part of our psychological structure. The problem occurs when we allow this sense of self to start ballooning, into being an egotist — then it not only becomes a leadership derailer but also creates havoc in the personal and professional lives of those who have to work with such people. The more senior the leaders are, the more they are at the risk of stepping into the black hole area. The reason is that given our cultural deference (often fear) of hierarchy, employees further down the
corporate ladder think it unsafe to tell their leaders what they need to be told - and prefer rather to tell them what they like to hear.
Leaders who take accountability for their success as well as their team and organization's have to learn to manage this powerful asset well - a skill that can help them multiply their impact manifold. This has to be done with special focus on areas where the leader is not competent enough and for specific situations that fuel the dark side of their ego and bring out the worst in them. The former calls for building a regular practice of seeking feedback - and not the ceremonial annual theater most leaders do. The latter, on the other hand, calls for analysing our own interactions from an outside-in view to catch the emotional hijack points - flashes of temper, impatience, feelings of having outsmarted someone, etc., and setting goals to reduce those. Both these areas often call professional help, blinded as we often are with our
'walls of denial'.

19. According to the passage, ego means
(1) our view of the cognitive world.

(2) an inflated view of ourselves.

(3) our view of others.

(4) a balanced view of oneself.

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.
The dictionary defines ego as "your idea or opinion of yourself, especially your feelings of your self-importance and ability "In itself, nothing sounds problematic. In fact, this ability to know oneself is always an advantage -a reality check that is vital for our own contentment as well as for our relationships with others. Then, only an ignorant person or a liar would claim to have no ego, for we all have one. It is a part of our psychological structure. The problem occurs when we allow this sense of self to start ballooning, into being an egotist — then it not only becomes a leadership derailer but also creates havoc in the personal and professional lives of those who have to work with such people. The more senior the leaders are, the more they are at the risk of stepping into the black hole area. The reason is that given our cultural deference (often fear) of hierarchy, employees further down the
corporate ladder think it unsafe to tell their leaders what they need to be told - and prefer rather to tell them what they like to hear.
Leaders who take accountability for their success as well as their team and organization's have to learn to manage this powerful asset well - a skill that can help them multiply their impact manifold. This has to be done with special focus on areas where the leader is not competent enough and for specific situations that fuel the dark side of their ego and bring out the worst in them. The former calls for building a regular practice of seeking feedback - and not the ceremonial annual theater most leaders do. The latter, on the other hand, calls for analysing our own interactions from an outside-in view to catch the emotional hijack points - flashes of temper, impatience, feelings of having outsmarted someone, etc., and setting goals to reduce those. Both these areas often call professional help, blinded as we often are with our
'walls of denial'.

20. 'Knowing oneself' is important because
(1) it leads to stress.

(2) it is a liability.

(3) it is an asset.

(4) it leads one to the black hole area.

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.
The dictionary defines ego as "your idea or opinion of yourself, especially your feelings of your self-importance and ability "In itself, nothing sounds problematic. In fact, this ability to know oneself is always an advantage -a reality check that is vital for our own contentment as well as for our relationships with others. Then, only an ignorant person or a liar would claim to have no ego, for we all have one. It is a part of our psychological structure. The problem occurs when we allow this sense of self to start ballooning, into being an egotist — then it not only becomes a leadership derailer but also creates havoc in the personal and professional lives of those who have to work with such people. The more senior the leaders are, the more they are at the risk of stepping into the black hole area. The reason is that given our cultural deference (often fear) of hierarchy, employees further down the
corporate ladder think it unsafe to tell their leaders what they need to be told - and prefer rather to tell them what they like to hear.
Leaders who take accountability for their success as well as their team and organization's have to learn to manage this powerful asset well - a skill that can help them multiply their impact manifold. This has to be done with special focus on areas where the leader is not competent enough and for specific situations that fuel the dark side of their ego and bring out the worst in them. The former calls for building a regular practice of seeking feedback - and not the ceremonial annual theater most leaders do. The latter, on the other hand, calls for analysing our own interactions from an outside-in view to catch the emotional hijack points - flashes of temper, impatience, feelings of having outsmarted someone, etc., and setting goals to reduce those. Both these areas often call professional help, blinded as we often are with our
'walls of denial'.

21. 'To start ballooning' means

(1) to deflate.

(2) to inflate.                                                   

(3) to lose importance.

(4) to create havoc.

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.
The dictionary defines ego as "your idea or opinion of yourself, especially your feelings of your self-importance and ability "In itself, nothing sounds problematic. In fact, this ability to know oneself is always an advantage -a reality check that is vital for our own contentment as well as for our relationships with others. Then, only an ignorant person or a liar would claim to have no ego, for we all have one. It is a part of our psychological structure. The problem occurs when we allow this sense of self to start ballooning, into being an egotist — then it not only becomes a leadership derailer but also creates havoc in the personal and professional lives of those who have to work with such people. The more senior the leaders are, the more they are at the risk of stepping into the black hole area. The reason is that given our cultural deference (often fear) of hierarchy, employees further down the
corporate ladder think it unsafe to tell their leaders what they need to be told - and prefer rather to tell them what they like to hear.
Leaders who take accountability for their success as well as their team and organization's have to learn to manage this powerful asset well - a skill that can help them multiply their impact manifold. This has to be done with special focus on areas where the leader is not competent enough and for specific situations that fuel the dark side of their ego and bring out the worst in them. The former calls for building a regular practice of seeking feedback - and not the ceremonial annual theater most leaders do. The latter, on the other hand, calls for analysing our own interactions from an outside-in view to catch the emotional hijack points - flashes of temper, impatience, feelings of having outsmarted someone, etc., and setting goals to reduce those. Both these areas often call professional help, blinded as we often are with our
'walls of denial'.

22. People with 'inflated' ego are
(1) popular

(2) disliked

(3) servile

(4) naive

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.
The dictionary defines ego as "your idea or opinion of yourself, especially your feelings of your self-importance and ability "In itself, nothing sounds problematic. In fact, this ability to know oneself is always an advantage -a reality check that is vital for our own contentment as well as for our relationships with others. Then, only an ignorant person or a liar would claim to have no ego, for we all have one. It is a part of our psychological structure. The problem occurs when we allow this sense of self to start ballooning, into being an egotist — then it not only becomes a leadership derailer but also creates havoc in the personal and professional lives of those who have to work with such people. The more senior the leaders are, the more they are at the risk of stepping into the black hole area. The reason is that given our cultural deference (often fear) of hierarchy, employees further down the
corporate ladder think it unsafe to tell their leaders what they need to be told - and prefer rather to tell them what they like to hear.
Leaders who take accountability for their success as well as their team and organization's have to learn to manage this powerful asset well - a skill that can help them multiply their impact manifold. This has to be done with special focus on areas where the leader is not competent enough and for specific situations that fuel the dark side of their ego and bring out the worst in them. The former calls for building a regular practice of seeking feedback - and not the ceremonial annual theater most leaders do. The latter, on the other hand, calls for analysing our own interactions from an outside-in view to catch the emotional hijack points - flashes of temper, impatience, feelings of having outsmarted someone, etc., and setting goals to reduce those. Both these areas often call professional help, blinded as we often are with our
'walls of denial'.

23. The passage does not refer to:
(1) All human beings have an ego.

(2) Inflated ego can prove determine

(3) Inflated ego can be counter productive.

(4) Inflated ego has a win-win out

Read the given passage and answer the six
questions that follow.
The dictionary defines ego as "your idea or opinion of yourself, especially your feelings of your self-importance and ability "In itself, nothing sounds problematic. In fact, this ability to know oneself is always an advantage -a reality check that is vital for our own contentment as well as for our relationships with others. Then, only an ignorant person or a liar would claim to have no ego, for we all have one. It is a part of our psychological structure. The problem occurs when we allow this sense of self to start ballooning, into being an egotist — then it not only becomes a leadership derailer but also creates havoc in the personal and professional lives of those who have to work with such people. The more senior the leaders are, the more they are at the risk of stepping into the black hole area. The reason is that given our cultural deference (often fear) of hierarchy, employees further down the
corporate ladder think it unsafe to tell their leaders what they need to be told - and prefer rather to tell them what they like to hear.
Leaders who take accountability for their success as well as their team and organization's have to learn to manage this powerful asset well - a skill that can help them multiply their impact manifold. This has to be done with special focus on areas where the leader is not competent enough and for specific situations that fuel the dark side of their ego and bring out the worst in them. The former calls for building a regular practice of seeking feedback - and not the ceremonial annual theater most leaders do. The latter, on the other hand, calls for analysing our own interactions from an outside-in view to catch the emotional hijack points - flashes of temper, impatience, feelings of having outsmarted someone, etc., and setting goals to reduce those. Both these areas often call professional help, blinded as we often are with our
'walls of denial'.

24. Seeking frequent feedback leads to
(1) success as a leader.

(2) havoc at the work front.

(3) derailment.

(4) reduced leader's clout

25. Rearrange the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:
(A) to obesity have a lower risk of heart disease
(B) people with a high BMI and a genetic
predisposition
(C related to environmental and lifestyle factors
alone
(D) compared to people whose extra weight is

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A), (B), (C), (D)                                             

(2) (A), (C), (B), (D)

(3) (B), (A), (D), (C)                                         

(4) (C), (B), (D), (A)

26. Rearrange the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence:
(A) frozen, canned and dried fruits can be
(B) despite the enduring belief that
(C) just as nutritious as their fresh counterparts
(D) 'fresh is best', research has found that
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1), (A), (B), (C), (D)                                         

(2) (A), (C), (D), (B)

(3) (B), (D), (A), (C)                                         

(4) (C), (B), (D), (A)

27. Choose the correct expression to complete the sentence:

How _______ your name?
(1) is it pronounced                                           

(2) you pronounce

(3) do you pronounce                                       

(4) to pronounce

28. Choose the most appropriate verb to fill in the blank.
Abhijat's spirits _______ when he learnt that he had won the first prize in the Poetry Recitation Competition.
(1) plunged                                                         

(2) soared

(3) zipped                                                         

(4) tore

29. Choose the correct synonym of the word
'effrontery'.

(1) audacity                                                       

(2) civility

(3) impetuosity                                                 

(4) affluence

30. Choose the correct antonym of the underlined word:
She is an astute observer of human behavior.

(1) sharp                                                           

(2) brilliant

(3) ingenuous                                                   

(4) prudent

31. Rearrange the following parts of a sentence to forth a meaningful sentence:
(A) can be seen as an extension of citizenship,
starting with
(B) the Factory Acts of the 1840s which protected
(C) the growing importance of social rights for
children
(D) children from unrestricted exploitation at work
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (C), (A), (B), (D)                                         

(2) (B), (C), (A), (D)

(3) (D), (A), (B), (C)                                           

(4) (C), (B), (D), (A)

32. Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:
To give a book a ____ reading is to skim it quickly without comprehending much.

(1) cursory                                                         

(2) cryptic

(3) morose                                                       

(4) munificent

33. Choose the correct antonym for 'veracity' from the options given below.

(1) fallacy`                                                       

(2) arduous

(3) diminutive                                                     

(4) demure

34. Rearrange the parts of a sentence in the correct sequence to make a meaningful sentence:
(A) the largest known rodent have determined that
(B) bite was as strong as a tiger's
(C) the prehistoric herbivore's front
(D) scientists analyzing the skull of

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A), (B), (C), (D)                                         

(2) (D), (C), (B), (A)

(3) (B), (A), (D), (C)                                         

(4) (D), (A), (C), (B)

35. Fill in the blanks in List I with the Phrasal verbs in List II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(3) (A)-(I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

36. Choose the appropriate option to complete the following sentence:
Kalyani made her children's ______chores on
Sunday.
(1) make some                                                 

(2) take some

(3) do some                                                       

(4) does some

37. Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word:
I am not convinced of his duplicity in this matter.
(1) deceit                                                         

(2) usefulness

(3) emotion                                                         

(4) wisdom

38. Rearrange the following parts to make a
meaningful sentence:
(A) provide opportunities and increase possibility to
(B) telemedicine is one way
(C) effectively use available human and material resources
(D) of practising medicine which may

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (C), (A), (B), (D)

(2) (B), (D), (A). (C)

(3) (B), (A), (D), (C)

(4) (D), (A), (C), (B)

39. Match the blanks in List-I with appropriate
Homonyms in List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A)-(IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(2) (A)-(III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(3) (A)-(II), (B) - (UI), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

(4) (A)-(II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (1), (D) - (II)

40. The synonym of "fastidious is:
(1) strong                                                         

(2) finicky

(3) brave                                                           

(4) weak

41. Rearrange the phrases to form a meaningful
sentence:
(A) BMI model is an obsolete method for calculate
(B) suggesting that the athlete get a fat to muscle ass index scan done
(C) the fitness level of an individual
(D) the dietician said that the

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A), (C), (B) (D)

(2) (D), (A), (C), (B)

(3) (B), (D), (A), (C)

(4) (C), (D), (B), (A)

42. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The British Raj regularly ____ vernacular
newspapers that printed articles advocating for
Indian home rule.

(1) prescribed                                                   

(2) proscribed

(3) probated                                                     

(4) popularised

43. Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:
The alibi offered by the suspect in the
chain-snatching incident did not appear to be ___

(1) credible                                                       

(2) creditable

(3) credulous                                                   

(4) considerable

44. Choose the correct synonym for the given word.

Pique

(1) Resentment                                                 

(2) Ravage

(3) Calm                                                           

(4) Docile

45. Choose the correct antonym for 'taciturn' from the options given below.
(1) reserved                                                         

(2) vehement

(3) garrulous                                                     

(4) ungraceful

46. Match the blanks in List-I with the verb forms in List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A)-(II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(2) (A)-(III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV). (D) - (II)

(3) (A)-(1), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(4) (A)-(IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (I)

47. Match the words in List-I with the meanings in List-II :

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

(2) (A)-(III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(3) (A)-(IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)

(4) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

48. Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate prepositions given in List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A)-(IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(2) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(3) (A)-(I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(4) (A)-(III), (B) - (I). (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

49. Identify the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word:
Allegations about the industrialist's involvement in financial irregularities were spurious.
(1) false                                                             

(2) unethical

(3) genuine                                                         

(4) impulsive

50. Match the idioms in List-I with the meanings in List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A)-(I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(3) (A)-(I). (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)