Reading Comprehension Test 26

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Question 1
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In France, Children in pre -school programs spend a portion of each day engaged in a program of stretching and exercise. Pre-school programs in the United States, however, seldom devote time to a daily stretching and exercise program. In tests designed to measure cardiovascular fitness, children in the United State were out- performed by their children attending pre-school programs in the United States can achieve cardiovascular fitness only by engaging in a daily school program of stretching and exercise.
Which one of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?

A
A daily program of stretching and exercise will allow all children to achieve cardiovascular fitness

B
Cardiovascular fitness is integral to one's overall health

C
It has been proven that children who participate in stretching and exercise programs in pre -school have better cardiovascular fitness than adults

D
Stretching and exercise are necessary components of French children's superior cardiovascular fitness programs

Solution

The author therefore concludes that the American student can achieve cardiovascular fitness only if they take up stretching and exercises. What the author has assumed here is that stretching and exercise is the only (or necessary ) cause of cardiovascular fitness and no other factor plays a role in developing cardiovascular fitness. The answer is clearly option (d).
Question 2
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Ram scored overall 99% marks. No other students of his class could do this. On the basis of his performance we may say:

A
Ram is an intelligent student of his class.

B
Ram is more intelligent student in his class

C
Ram is the most intelligent student of his class

D
Ram is one of the more intelligent boys of his class.

Solution

From the given data we may say that Ram scored the highest among all the students in he class. So, it can be said that Ram is the most intelligent student of his class. Thus option C is the correct answer. Options A,B,D are incorrect.
Question 3
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Which one of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

A
I will be go to school

B
I go to school daily

C
I will go to school yesterday

D
I goes to school

Solution

'Will be going' is correct form of future tense, so option A is incorrect.
'Will' indicates future and 'yesterday' indicates past, they are contradictory, so option C is incorrect.
'I goes' is incorrect according to subject-verb agreement rules, so option D is incorrect.
Option B is the correct answer.
Question 4
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Arrange the parts of the sentence in the correct sequence.

(i) As we all know, a legislation
(ii) Needs the assent of the President
(iii) Passed by the Houses of Parliament
(iv) To become law

A
i, iii, ii, iv

B
i, iv, ii, iii

C
iv, i, iii, ii

D
ii, iv, i, iii

Solution

Here, the sequence [i-iii-ii-iv] makes for a coherent sentence: As we all know, a legislation (i). Passed by the Houses of Parliament (iii). Needs the assent of the President (ii). To become law (iv). So, option A is the correct answer.
Question 5
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Arrange the sentences in a logical sequence.

(i) He loved to distribute them among small kids.
(ii) He wore a long, loose shirt with many pockets.
(iii) And in doing so his eyes brightened.
(iv) The pockets of his shirt bulged with toffees and chocolates.

A
ii, i, iii, iv

B
i, iv, ii, iii

C
iv, i, iii, ii

D
ii, iv, i, iii

Solution

Here, [ii-iv-i-iii] is the most logical sequence as it forms a coherent paragraph: He wore a long, loose shirt with many pockets (ii). The pockets of his shirt bulged with toffees and chocolates (iv). He loved to distribute them among small kids (i). And in doing so his eyes brightened (iii). So, option D is the correct answer.
Question 6
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A passage is given below followed by several inference . You have to examine each interference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity , Mark your answer as:

Investors today have more investment options than were available just a few years ago. Choice in any decision-making is good in so far it provides variety, differentiation and bench-marking. It could also, however, at times lead to clutter and "noise" if the options are mostly similar and undifferentiated. To make sense of this choice conundrum, it is imperative for an investor to define objective - both returns and digestible risk and then identify the possible options. The investor also needs to select the mix and regularly monitor that objectives and investment outcomes remain aligned. Sounds simple, but can present the most confounding situation which multiplies with the quantum of wealth.
Present day investors need to use their judgement more critically before investing.

A
If the inference is 'definitely true'

B
If the inference is 'probably true'

C
if the 'data provide in inadequate'

D
If the inference is 'probably false'

Solution

According to the first sentence, it says that investors `today have more investment options' and then later in the paragraph says that investors need to evaluate risk. This means that investors today need to use their judgement mat critically. So, the inference is definitely true.
Question 7
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A passage is given below followed by several inference . You have to examine each interference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity , Mark your answer as:

Investors today have more investment options than were available just a few years ago. Choice in any decision-making is good in so far it provides variety, differentiation and bench-marking. It could also, however, at times lead to clutter and "noise" if the options are mostly similar and undifferentiated. To make sense of this choice conundrum, it is imperative for an investor to define objective - both returns and digestible risk and then identify the possible options. The investor also needs to select the mix and regularly monitor that objectives and investment outcomes remain aligned. Sounds simple, but can present the most confounding situation which multiplies with the quantum of wealth.
Multiple investment options of similar types helps in making better investment decisions.

A
If the inference is 'definitely true'

B
If the inference is 'probably true'

C
if the 'data provide in inadequate'

D
If the inference is 'probably false'

Solution

Refer to the second and the third sentences of the passage. They say that choice is good, but they lead to clutter and noise if the products are similar. So, the inference is probably false.
Question 8
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Mr. Samay was severely hurt while working in his factory and fell unconscious. He was rushed to a hospital by his fellow workers. In the hospital (at emergency/casualty ward) the doctors opined that he should be operated immediately. While conducting preliminary examinations, he was found to be HIV positive. The doctors are in a dilemma regarding what should they do first ___________.

A
Doctors should operate first

B
Doctors should inform his family members

C
Doctors should inform his employers

D
Doctors should not inform anyone because it would violate patient's right of privacy.

Solution

" Good faith".- Nothing is said to be done or believed in "good faith" which is done or believed without due care and attention.
Question 9
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A passage is given below followed by several inference . You have to examine each interference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity , Mark your answer as:

Investors today have more investment options than were available just a few years ago. Choice in any decision-making is good in so far it provides variety, differentiation and bench-marking. It could also, however, at times lead to clutter and "noise" if the options are mostly similar and undifferentiated. To make sense of this choice conundrum, it is imperative for an investor to define objective - both returns and digestible risk and then identify the possible options. The investor also needs to select the mix and regularly monitor that objectives and investment outcomes remain aligned. Sounds simple, but can present the most confounding situation which multiplies with the quantum of wealth.

In the past , investor were generally guided by the fund managers.

A
If the inference is 'definitely true'

B
If the inference is 'probably true'

C
if the 'data provide in inadequate'

D
If the inference is 'probably false'

Solution

Nothing has been said about the investors in the past. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question 10
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At birth we have no self-image. We cannot distinguish anything from the confusion of light and sound around us. From this beginning of no-dimension, we gradually begin to differentiate our body from our environment and develop a sense of id entity, with the realisation that we are a separate and independent human being. We then begin to develop a conscience, the sense of right and wrong. Further, we develop social consciousness, where we become aware that we live with other people. Finally, we develop a sense of values, which is our overall estimation of our worth in the world. Which one of the following would be the best completion of this passage ?

A
The sum total of all these developments we call the self-image or the self-concept.

B
This estimation of worth is only relative to our value system.

C
Therefore, our social consciousness is dependent on our sense of values.

D
The sum total of living with other people and developing a sense of values makes us a total population.

Solution

According to the given question , the sum total of all these development we call the self image of the self concept is the best completion of the passage.

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Question 1

A daily program of stretching and exercise will allow all children to achieve cardiovascular fitness

Cardiovascular fitness is integral to one's overall health

It has been proven that children who participate in stretching and exercise programs in pre -school have better cardiovascular fitness than adults

Stretching and exercise are necessary components of French children's superior cardiovascular fitness programs

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Question 2

Ram is an intelligent student of his class.

Ram is more intelligent student in his class

Ram is the most intelligent student of his class

Ram is one of the more intelligent boys of his class.

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Question 3

I will be go to school

I go to school daily

I will go to school yesterday

I goes to school

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Question 4

i, iii, ii, iv

i, iv, ii, iii

iv, i, iii, ii

ii, iv, i, iii

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Question 5

ii, i, iii, iv

i, iv, ii, iii

iv, i, iii, ii

ii, iv, i, iii

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Question 6

If the inference is 'definitely true'

If the inference is 'probably true'

if the 'data provide in inadequate'

If the inference is 'probably false'

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Question 7

If the inference is 'definitely true'

If the inference is 'probably true'

if the 'data provide in inadequate'

If the inference is 'probably false'

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Question 8

Doctors should operate first

Doctors should inform his family members

Doctors should inform his employers

Doctors should not inform anyone because it would violate patient's right of privacy.

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Question 9

If the inference is 'definitely true'

If the inference is 'probably true'

if the 'data provide in inadequate'

If the inference is 'probably false'

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Question 10

The sum total of all these developments we call the self-image or the self-concept.

This estimation of worth is only relative to our value system.

Therefore, our social consciousness is dependent on our sense of values.

The sum total of living with other people and developing a sense of values makes us a total population.

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