Question : Directions: Which conclusion is true for the given statements?
Statements:
(i) Roy studies History and Political Science.
(ii) Roy studies at Oxford University.
Conclusions:
1. Roy does not study History.
2. Roy does not study Political Science.
3. Roy studies History and Political Science at Oxford University.
4. Roy studies Social Science.
Option 1: Only 1 is correct
Option 2: Only 3 is correct
Option 3: Both 1 and 2 are correct
Option 4: Both 3 and 4 are correct
Correct Answer: Only 3 is correct
Solution : Let's analyse the given conclusions –
Conclusion 1: Roy does not study History – According to the given statements, Roy studies History and Political Science. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion 2: Roy does not study Political Science – According to the given statements, Roy studies History and Political Science. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion 3: Roy studies History and Political Science at Oxford University – According to the given statements, Roy studies History and Political Science, and Roy studies at Oxford University. Thus, this conclusion follows.
Conclusion 4: Roy studies Social Science – According to the given statements, Roy studies History and Political Science and no information is given about Social Science. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.
So, the only conclusion 3 follows. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Identify the option that arranges the given parts in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
a) In Shakespeare's hands, English drama
b) that first shone forth in his early history plays
c) William Shakespeare is considered as the greatest dramatist and poet of the English language.
d) achieved a matchless brilliance
Option 1: d,b,a,c
Option 2: a,b,c,d
Option 3: c,a,d,b
Option 4: b,c,a,d
Correct Answer: c,a,d,b
Solution : The correct choice is the third option, i.e., c, a, d, b.
The paragraph starts with William Shakespeare, who is considered the greatest dramatist and poet of the English language (sentence c). It tells us that in Shakespeare's times, English drama achieved brilliant heights (sentences a and d), which were shown in his early history plays (sentence b).
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Castles are home to a rich history. From blood feuds to tragic pasts, (1)______ love affairs to alleged ghosts, no castle is ever (2)______ a secret to unveil. Known locally as Chateaux Picomtal, Picomtal Castle (3)______ came under new ownership. During the renovation of the (4)______, a surprising discovery was made. Messages (5)______long ago were found on the floorboards of (6)______ upper chambers. The messages were written (7)______1880 and 1881 by Joachim Martin; the carpenter (8)______ installed the flooring. His messages were a diary of 72 entries of his daily (9)______, personal thoughts along with his emotions and feelings. Joachim’s (10)______is indeed a very personal account of the history of those times. The discovery gives us an honest look at an average person’s daily life over 135 years ago.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 7.
Option 1: between
Option 2: among
Option 3: across
Option 4: from
Correct Answer: between
Solution : The correct choice will be the first option.
The sentence structure suggests that the missing word should be a preposition that indicates the time frame within which the messages were written. Between is the most suitable option in this context, indicating the time between the years 1880 and 1881 when Joachim Martin wrote the messages.
Therefore, the completed sentence would read: "Messages were written between 1880 and 1881 by Joachim Martin; the carpenter."
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the question of where and when the Black Death, the deadliest pandemic ever, originated is one of the biggest mysteries in human history. After all, the Black Death was the first wave of the second plague pandemic of the 14th to early 19th centuries. It killed some 50–60% of the population in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, and an unaccountable number of people in Central Asia. Different proposals, based on competing theories, have been put forward. But in 2017, I came across some records describing an intriguing medieval cemetery in Kara-Djigach, Chüy Valley, northern Kyrgyzstan, which I suspected may hold the key. As part of a multidisciplinary team co-led by Maria Spyrou at the University of Tubingen, we have now investigated several specimens from individuals buried at that site and come up with an answer. The idea that the Black Death originated in the east—territories overlapping, roughly speaking, Central Asia, Mongolia, and China—dates back to the contemporaries of the pandemic in Europe and the Islamic world. The modern, academic Chinese origin theory dates back at least to 1756–8, and a publication about the history of Central Asia by French scholar Joseph de Guignes.
Which of the following may be the probable origin of the Black Death, according to the passage?
Option 1: Kyrgyzstan
Option 2: India
Option 3: Mongolia
Option 4: China
Correct Answer: Kyrgyzstan
Solution : The first option is correct.
The probable origin of the Black Death, according to the passage, is Kyrgyzstan. The passage mentions the discovery of an intriguing medieval cemetery in Kara-Djigach, Chüy Valley, northern Kyrgyzstan, in 2017. The speaker suspected that this site may hold the key to the origin of the Black Death. The subsequent investigation of specimens from individuals buried at that site led to the conclusion discussed in the passage.
Therefore, the correct answer is Kyrgyzstan.
Question : Flight Lieutenant created history in May 2019 by becoming the first woman to qualify for combat missions on a fighter jet.
Option 1: Priya Jhingan
Option 2: Harita Kaur Deol
Option 3: Bhawana Kanth
Option 4: Shanti Tigga
Correct Answer: Bhawana Kanth
Solution : The correct option is Bhawana Kanth.
In a historic moment in May 2019, Bhawana Kanth achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first woman in the Indian Air Force to qualify for combat missions on a fighter jet. Her exceptional accomplishment not only marked a personal triumph but also signified a significant leap towards gender inclusivity within the Indian armed forces.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the question of where and when the Black Death, the deadliest pandemic ever, originated is one of the biggest mysteries in human history. After all, the Black Death was the first wave of the second plague pandemic of the 14th to early 19th centuries. It killed some 50-60% of the population in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and an unaccountable number of people in Central Asia. Different proposals, based on competing theories, have been put forward. But in 2017, I came across some records describing an intriguing medieval cemetery in Kara-Djigach, Chüy Valley, northern Kyrgyzstan, which I suspected may hold the key. As part of a multidisciplinary team co-led by Maria Spyrou at the University of Tubingen, we have now investigated several specimens from individuals buried at that site – and come up with an answer. The idea that the Black Death originated in the east – territories overlapping, roughly speaking, Central Asia, Mongolia and China – dates back to the contemporaries of the pandemic in Europe and the Islamic world. The modern, academic Chinese origin theory dates back to at least 1756-8 and a publication about the history of Central Asia by French scholar Joseph de Guignes.
Select the suitable word given in the passage which means ‘areas of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state’.
Option 1: Territories
Option 2: Contemporaries
Option 3: Population
Option 4: Mysteries
Correct Answer: Territories
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The passage mentions, "The idea that the Black Death originated in the east—territories overlapping, roughly speaking, Central Asia, Mongolia, and China." Here, territories refers to regions or areas under consideration.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
- Contemporaries are people who lived during the same time period.
- Population is the total number of people living in a particular area.
- Mysteries mean puzzling or unexplained events or phenomena.
Therefore, the correct answer is territories.
Question : In social history, how is kinship important in understanding social structure?
Option 1: It defines political alliances
Option 2: It influences economic status
Option 3: It shapes family and social relationships
Option 4: It determines technological innovation
Correct Answer: It shapes family and social relationships
Solution : Kinship is important in understanding social structure as it shapes family and social relationships, defining roles and responsibilities within a community.
Question : Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. It is celebrated on November 5th usually.
B. A man called Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the King with gunpowder over 400 years ago.
C. A couple of days after you arrive we'll have Bonfire Night.
D. It's only held in England as it marks a moment in our history.
Option 1: CBDA
Option 2: BDAC
Option 3: CADB
Option 4: BACD
Correct Answer: CADB
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
- Sentence C is the first sentence, as it mentions a festival, i.e., a bonfire night, which will be celebrated after a few days of the subject's arrival.
- Sentence A is the second sentence, as it mentions the exact date of the bonfire night. Thus, it connects with the first sentence.
- Sentence D comes next, as it mentions the place "England" where the festival is celebrated.
- Sentence B is the last sentence, as it describes the history behind the festival.
Therefore, the correct order is CADB.