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READING COMPREHENSION SET II MCQs

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Question 1. According to the author, Frankenstein parts from the traditional figure of the overreacher in
  1.    his exaggerated will
  2.    his atypical purpose
  3.    the excesses of his method
  4.    the inevitability of his failure
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> his atypical purpose
:
B
Answer is B.
The concluding paragraph distinguishes Frankenstein from the other overreachers in his desire not to extend his own life but to impart life to another (by creating his monster). Thus, his purpose is atypical of the traditional overreacher. To say that someone parts from the traditional figure of the overreacher is to say that he differs from it.
Question 2. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
  1.    Fresh water is necessary for life.
  2.    Most water in the world is salt water.
  3.    Water is the most common liquid in the world.
  4.    People cannot drink most of the world’s water.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Water is the most common liquid in the world.
:
C
Option (C)
a) Incorrect. While the last paragraph states that water is necessary for life, this information is not given in the first paragraph.
b) Incorrect. While line 3 states that most of the world’s water is salt water, this is not the main idea of the paragraph.
c) Correct. The first sentence of the paragraph states that water is the most common liquid in the world. Lines 2-4 expand that idea. Therefore, it is the main idea of the paragraph.
d) Incorrect. While it is true that people do not drink salt water, and it is true that 97% of the world’s water is saltwater, as stated in line 3, this information is not stated in paragraph
Question 3. Which of the following statements best supports the argument in the passage that a critical attitude leads to a weaker belief than a dogmatic attitude does?   (2006)
  1.    A critical attitude implies endless questioning, and, therefore, it cannot lead to strong beliefs.
  2.    A critical attitude, by definition, is centered on an analysis of "anomalies" and noise
  3.    A critical attitude leads to questioning everything, and in the process generates"”noise without any conviction.
  4.    A critical attitude is antithetical to conviction, which is required for strong beliefs.
  5.    A critical attitude leads to questioning and to tentative hypotheses.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> A critical attitude is antithetical to conviction, which is required for strong beliefs.
:
D
Option: (d)
If we look at the second paragraph of the passage, it clarifies that dogmatic attitude leads to a stronger belief as compared to critical attitude. Critical attitude 'admits doubt and demands tests' and therefore lacks the conviction one can find in dogmatic attitude and which is important for strong belief. Options (d) and (e) both appear as possible answers but (d) is a more appropriate explanation as it supports the statement in the question.
Question 4. Which is the best antonym for ostentatious?
  1.    Decadent
  2.    Modest
  3.    Pretentious
  4.    assiduous
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Modest
:
B
Option (b). Ostentatious means pretentious display to impress others or showiness. Out of the given options modest is the closest antonym. Decadent which means being in a state of decline does not fit in. Assiduous means unceasing or persistent.
Question 5. The author of the passage would most likely agree with which one/two or three of the following statement?
(i) Monotheism motivated people to the sacrifice of human being
(ii) Monotheism evolved with the development of the intellect.
(iii) Polytheism was preceded by the belief in unseen spiritual force.
  1.    Only i)
  2.    Only ii)
  3.    Only iii)
  4.    Only i) and ii)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Only iii)
:
C
The answer is option C. The author discusses that man’s belief in unseen spiritual forces lead to monotheism, polytheism and monotheism. Statements (i) and (ii) are out of the scope of the passage.
Question 6. According to the passage, which of the following statements is/are true?
I. Some robins go to Central America during the winter.
II. The female robin has a bright red breast.
III. Cats hunt adult robins.
  1.    I only
  2.    II only
  3.    III only
  4.    I and II
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> III only
:
C
The correct answer is C.
I-Incorrect. The passage states that “In the winter some robins go to central Mexico.
Some robins go to the Pacific coast.” There is no information in the passage about some robins going to Central
America during winter.
II. Incorrect. As per the passage, “The male robin has a bright red breast.” There is no mention of the colouring of the female robin.
III. Correct. The passage states that “Cats prey on adult robins.” To prey on means to hunt, so it is true that cats hunt adult robins.
Question 7. In the passage, ‘vigilant’ most closely means
  1.    attentive
  2.    dangerous
  3.    noisy
  4.    safe
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> attentive
:
A
The correct answer is (a)
According to the passage,“To stay safe, robins stay vigilant. Robins pay close attention to their surroundings.” Vigilant robins are robins which pay close attention to their surroundings.Therefore, vigilant must mean attentive.
Question 8. A fierce wave – a tsunami – of antipathy came over him. Given the analogy in this sentence, which word would work best instead of "came"?
  1.    Swept
  2.    Angled
  3.    Trampled
  4.    Rained
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Swept
:
A
Option (a). Swept over is the best usage and grammatically correct usage. Hence option (a).
Question 9. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
  1.    Squirrels hunt baby robins.
  2.    Other animals prey on robins.
  3.    Adult robins do not care for their young.
  4.    Crows and hawks hunt adult robins.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Other animals prey on robins.
:
B
The correct answer is B.
(A) Incorrect. While the opening line states that “Squirrels prey on robin eggs and baby robins,” the paragraph goes on to list other animals which prey on, or hunt, robins and their eggs. So the main idea does not center on squirrels, but rather on animals which prey on robins and their eggs.
(B) Correct. In the third para ,the author lists the animals which prey on baby robins and robin eggs. Further he lists animals which prey on adult robins.Therefore, the entire paragraph is centered on animals which prey on robins.
(C) Incorrect. There is no mention that the adult robins do not care for their young.
(D) Incorrect. The paragraph states that “Crows prey on baby robins and robin eggs. Hawks prey on adult robins.” However, there is no mention that crows prey on adult robins or that hawks prey on baby robins and robin eggs.
Question 10. The passage suggests which of the following about global corporations?
  1.    Their continued growth depends on the existence of a fully integrated international market.
  2.    Their potential effect on the world market is a matter of ongoing concern to international institutions.
  3.    They will have to assume quasi-governmental functions if current economic trends continue.
  4.    Their influence on world economics will continue to increase.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Their influence on world economics will continue to increase.
:
D
Option (D).“They will foster integration in the two largest and richest markets of the world, as well as provoke questions about the future direction of the world trading system.” The author in the last line has stated that, regardless of the oppositions and the difficulties faced by the two blocs, they are sure to overcome those and increase their influence and existence in the global markets in the future ahead. When we have so many points to support the answer, it becomes necessary that we rule out the other factors that are not in close context with the discussion. In questions like these, it becomes essential that we quickly come to the best solution directly from the passage and hence save on time.

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