Question 1:
Direction :- In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) ___________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) ____________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) __________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities - all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4) ___________ ? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5) _________ with oneself; with those around you and with God's cosmic laws.
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Question 2:
Direction :- In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) ___________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) ____________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) __________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities - all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4) ___________ ? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5) _________ with oneself; with those around you and with God's cosmic laws.
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Question 3:
Direction :- In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) ___________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) ____________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) __________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities - all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4) ___________ ? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5) _________ with oneself; with those around you and with God's cosmic laws.
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Question 4:
Direction :- In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) ___________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) ____________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) __________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities - all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4) ___________ ? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5) _________ with oneself; with those around you and with God's cosmic laws.
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Question 5:
Direction :- In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) ___________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) ____________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) __________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities - all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4) ___________ ? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5) _________ with oneself; with those around you and with God's cosmic laws.
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Question 6:
Direction :- Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
'War is what happens when words fail' says Margaret Atwood. After war what remains is only unimaginable damage. The innocent lives, livestock and property of citizens will be lost filling every spot with bloodshed and misery. It takes decades to normalise the psychological terrors of the victims of war. The consequences, in one form or the other, will bring bitterness even to the rest of the world. So, it is the responsibility of a nation's leader to protect his/her own people from the bitter wars. Impactful leadership, commitment to provide peace and comfort to the citizens, diplomatic strength and awareness of happenings. around the world and neighbourhood are essential to any nation's leader. Nowadays, one who wins the battlefield is not the winner, in fact he is the first loser. One who endeavours to prevent war is a real hero.
The nations of the modern world are in need of real heroes. So, the words 'bravery', 'tactics', and 'generalship' should be used for those who sacrifice anything for protecting his nation, other nations and mother earth from devastating results of war.
In the given passage, 'when words fail' means:
Question 7:
Direction :- Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
'War is what happens when words fail' says Margaret Atwood. After war what remains is only unimaginable damage. The innocent lives, livestock and property of citizens will be lost filling every spot with bloodshed and misery. It takes decades to normalise the psychological terrors of the victims of war. The consequences, in one form or the other, will bring bitterness even to the rest of the world. So, it is the responsibility of a nation's leader to protect his/her own people from the bitter wars. Impactful leadership, commitment to provide peace and comfort to the citizens, diplomatic strength and awareness of happenings. around the world and neighbourhood are essential to any nation's leader. Nowadays, one who wins the battlefield is not the winner, in fact he is the first loser. One who endeavours to prevent war is a real hero.
The nations of the modern world are in need of real heroes. So, the words 'bravery', 'tactics', and 'generalship' should be used for those who sacrifice anything for protecting his nation, other nations and mother earth from devastating results of war.
Which of the following summarises the passage?
Question 8:
Direction :- Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
'War is what happens when words fail' says Margaret Atwood. After war what remains is only unimaginable damage. The innocent lives, livestock and property of citizens will be lost filling every spot with bloodshed and misery. It takes decades to normalise the psychological terrors of the victims of war. The consequences, in one form or the other, will bring bitterness even to the rest of the world. So, it is the responsibility of a nation's leader to protect his/her own people from the bitter wars. Impactful leadership, commitment to provide peace and comfort to the citizens, diplomatic strength and awareness of happenings. around the world and neighbourhood are essential to any nation's leader. Nowadays, one who wins the battlefield is not the winner, in fact he is the first loser. One who endeavours to prevent war is a real hero.
The nations of the modern world are in need of real heroes. So, the words 'bravery', 'tactics', and 'generalship' should be used for those who sacrifice anything for protecting his nation, other nations and mother earth from devastating results of war.
Select the ANTONYM of the word 'endeavour'.
Question 9:
Direction :- Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
'War is what happens when words fail' says Margaret Atwood. After war what remains is only unimaginable damage. The innocent lives, livestock and property of citizens will be lost filling every spot with bloodshed and misery. It takes decades to normalise the psychological terrors of the victims of war. The consequences, in one form or the other, will bring bitterness even to the rest of the world. So, it is the responsibility of a nation's leader to protect his/her own people from the bitter wars. Impactful leadership, commitment to provide peace and comfort to the citizens, diplomatic strength and awareness of happenings. around the world and neighbourhood are essential to any nation's leader. Nowadays, one who wins the battlefield is not the winner, in fact he is the first loser. One who endeavours to prevent war is a real hero.
The nations of the modern world are in need of real heroes. So, the words 'bravery', 'tactics', and 'generalship' should be used for those who sacrifice anything for protecting his nation, other nations and mother earth from devastating results of war.
According to the passage, a nation's hero is one who:
Question 10:
Direction :- Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
'War is what happens when words fail' says Margaret Atwood. After war what remains is only unimaginable damage. The innocent lives, livestock and property of citizens will be lost filling every spot with bloodshed and misery. It takes decades to normalise the psychological terrors of the victims of war. The consequences, in one form or the other, will bring bitterness even to the rest of the world. So, it is the responsibility of a nation's leader to protect his/her own people from the bitter wars. Impactful leadership, commitment to provide peace and comfort to the citizens, diplomatic strength and awareness of happenings. around the world and neighbourhood are essential to any nation's leader. Nowadays, one who wins the battlefield is not the winner, in fact he is the first loser. One who endeavours to prevent war is a real hero.
The nations of the modern world are in need of real heroes. So, the words 'bravery', 'tactics', and 'generalship' should be used for those who sacrifice anything for protecting his nation, other nations and mother earth from devastating results of war.
Which of the following is NOT expressed by the writer in the passage?