PSA (English)

Fill blank (i).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

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Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

Fill blank (iii).

Fill blank (ii).

Fill blank (iv).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The maternal bond is typically the relationship _____(i)_____ a mother and her child. While it typically occurs _____(ii)_____ pregnancy and childbirth, the maternal bond may also occur between a woman and an unrelated child, such as in adoption. There are hundreds of factors, physical and emotional, _____(iii)_____ influence the mother-infant bonding process. Lots of new mothers do not always experience the "instantly-in-mother-love" emotions. Bonding is a gradually unfolding experience that can take hours, days, weeks or months to evolve. Many believe that early bonding ideally increases response and sensitivity _____(iv)_____ the child's needs, bolstering the quality of the mother-baby relationship.

Fill blank (iv).

Fill blank (iii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The maternal bond is typically the relationship _____(i)_____ a mother and her child. While it typically occurs _____(ii)_____ pregnancy and childbirth, the maternal bond may also occur between a woman and an unrelated child, such as in adoption. There are hundreds of factors, physical and emotional, _____(iii)_____ influence the mother-infant bonding process. Lots of new mothers do not always experience the "instantly-in-mother-love" emotions. Bonding is a gradually unfolding experience that can take hours, days, weeks or months to evolve. Many believe that early bonding ideally increases response and sensitivity _____(iv)_____ the child's needs, bolstering the quality of the mother-baby relationship.

Fill blank (i).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The maternal bond is typically the relationship _____(i)_____ a mother and her child. While it typically occurs _____(ii)_____ pregnancy and childbirth, the maternal bond may also occur between a woman and an unrelated child, such as in adoption. There are hundreds of factors, physical and emotional, _____(iii)_____ influence the mother-infant bonding process. Lots of new mothers do not always experience the "instantly-in-mother-love" emotions. Bonding is a gradually unfolding experience that can take hours, days, weeks or months to evolve. Many believe that early bonding ideally increases response and sensitivity _____(iv)_____ the child's needs, bolstering the quality of the mother-baby relationship.

Fill blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The maternal bond is typically the relationship _____(i)_____ a mother and her child. While it typically occurs _____(ii)_____ pregnancy and childbirth, the maternal bond may also occur between a woman and an unrelated child, such as in adoption. There are hundreds of factors, physical and emotional, _____(iii)_____ influence the mother-infant bonding process. Lots of new mothers do not always experience the "instantly-in-mother-love" emotions. Bonding is a gradually unfolding experience that can take hours, days, weeks or months to evolve. Many believe that early bonding ideally increases response and sensitivity _____(iv)_____ the child's needs, bolstering the quality of the mother-baby relationship.

Fill blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

Which of the following options is the best replacement for the word ‘Echoes’?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the given question.

Which of the following options is the best replacement for the word ‘vivid’?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the given question.

Fill blank (i).

Which of the following options best fits gap (i)?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the given question.

Which of the following options best fits gap (iv)?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the given question.

Fill blank (iv).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

Which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘vague’ as used in line 7?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the given question.

Which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘unaffected’ as used in line 9?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the given question.

Which of the following could replace ‘imagining’ as used in line 4?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the given question.

Which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘scanning’ as used in line 6?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the given question.

Which of these options is opposite in meaning to the word ‘fringes’ as used in line 1?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the given question.

Which of the following options is closest in meaning to ‘hazy’ as used in line 3?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the given question.

Which of these options is closest in meaning to ‘mundane’ as used in line 8?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the given question.

Which of the following could replace ‘flailing’ as used in line 5?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the given question.

What can be the best title of the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

We can see our forests vanishing, our water-powers going to waste, our soil being carried by floods into the sea; and the end of our coal and our iron is in sight. But our larger wastes of human effort, which go on every day through such of our acts as are blundering, ill-directed; or inefficient, a lack of “national efficiency,” are less visible, less tangible and are but vaguely appreciated.
We can see and feel the waste of material things. Awkward, inefficient or ill-directed movements of men, however, leave nothing visible or tangible behind them. Their appreciation calls for an act of memory, an effort of the imagination. And for this reason, even though our daily loss from this source is greater than from our waste of material things, the one has stirred us deeply, while the other has moved us but little.
As yet there has been no public agitation for “greater national efficiency”, no meetings have been called to consider how this is to be brought about. And still there are signs that the need for greater efficiency is widely felt. The search for better, for more competent men, was never more vigorous than it is now. And more than ever before is the demand for competent men in excess of the supply.
What we are all looking for, however, is the readymade, competent man; the man whom some one else has trained. It is only when we fully realise that our duty, as well as our opportunity, lies in systematically cooperating to train and to make this competent man, instead of in hunting for a man whom someone else has trained, that we shall be on the road to national efficiency.

What is the main point suggested by the author?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

We can see our forests vanishing, our water-powers going to waste, our soil being carried by floods into the sea; and the end of our coal and our iron is in sight. But our larger wastes of human effort, which go on every day through such of our acts as are blundering, ill-directed; or inefficient, a lack of “national efficiency,” are less visible, less tangible and are but vaguely appreciated.
We can see and feel the waste of material things. Awkward, inefficient or ill-directed movements of men, however, leave nothing visible or tangible behind them. Their appreciation calls for an act of memory, an effort of the imagination. And for this reason, even though our daily loss from this source is greater than from our waste of material things, the one has stirred us deeply, while the other has moved us but little.
As yet there has been no public agitation for “greater national efficiency”, no meetings have been called to consider how this is to be brought about. And still there are signs that the need for greater efficiency is widely felt. The search for better, for more competent men, was never more vigorous than it is now. And more than ever before is the demand for competent men in excess of the supply.
What we are all looking for, however, is the readymade, competent man; the man whom some one else has trained. It is only when we fully realise that our duty, as well as our opportunity, lies in systematically cooperating to train and to make this competent man, instead of in hunting for a man whom someone else has trained, that we shall be on the road to national efficiency.

Which expression in the passage reveals that the human effort is wasted?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

We can see our forests vanishing, our water-powers going to waste, our soil being carried by floods into the sea; and the end of our coal and our iron is in sight. But our larger wastes of human effort, which go on every day through such of our acts as are blundering, ill-directed; or inefficient, a lack of “national efficiency,” are less visible, less tangible and are but vaguely appreciated.
We can see and feel the waste of material things. Awkward, inefficient or ill-directed movements of men, however, leave nothing visible or tangible behind them. Their appreciation calls for an act of memory, an effort of the imagination. And for this reason, even though our daily loss from this source is greater than from our waste of material things, the one has stirred us deeply, while the other has moved us but little.
As yet there has been no public agitation for “greater national efficiency”, no meetings have been called to consider how this is to be brought about. And still there are signs that the need for greater efficiency is widely felt. The search for better, for more competent men, was never more vigorous than it is now. And more than ever before is the demand for competent men in excess of the supply.
What we are all looking for, however, is the readymade, competent man; the man whom some one else has trained. It is only when we fully realise that our duty, as well as our opportunity, lies in systematically cooperating to train and to make this competent man, instead of in hunting for a man whom someone else has trained, that we shall be on the road to national efficiency.

According to the author, what will make a competent man?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

We can see our forests vanishing, our water-powers going to waste, our soil being carried by floods into the sea; and the end of our coal and our iron is in sight. But our larger wastes of human effort, which go on every day through such of our acts as are blundering, ill-directed; or inefficient, a lack of “national efficiency,” are less visible, less tangible and are but vaguely appreciated.
We can see and feel the waste of material things. Awkward, inefficient or ill-directed movements of men, however, leave nothing visible or tangible behind them. Their appreciation calls for an act of memory, an effort of the imagination. And for this reason, even though our daily loss from this source is greater than from our waste of material things, the one has stirred us deeply, while the other has moved us but little.
As yet there has been no public agitation for “greater national efficiency”, no meetings have been called to consider how this is to be brought about. And still there are signs that the need for greater efficiency is widely felt. The search for better, for more competent men, was never more vigorous than it is now. And more than ever before is the demand for competent men in excess of the supply.
What we are all looking for, however, is the readymade, competent man; the man whom some one else has trained. It is only when we fully realise that our duty, as well as our opportunity, lies in systematically cooperating to train and to make this competent man, instead of in hunting for a man whom someone else has trained, that we shall be on the road to national efficiency.

Which of the following statements is correct?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

We can see our forests vanishing, our water-powers going to waste, our soil being carried by floods into the sea; and the end of our coal and our iron is in sight. But our larger wastes of human effort, which go on every day through such of our acts as are blundering, ill-directed; or inefficient, a lack of “national efficiency,” are less visible, less tangible and are but vaguely appreciated.
We can see and feel the waste of material things. Awkward, inefficient or ill-directed movements of men, however, leave nothing visible or tangible behind them. Their appreciation calls for an act of memory, an effort of the imagination. And for this reason, even though our daily loss from this source is greater than from our waste of material things, the one has stirred us deeply, while the other has moved us but little.
As yet there has been no public agitation for “greater national efficiency”, no meetings have been called to consider how this is to be brought about. And still there are signs that the need for greater efficiency is widely felt. The search for better, for more competent men, was never more vigorous than it is now. And more than ever before is the demand for competent men in excess of the supply.
What we are all looking for, however, is the readymade, competent man; the man whom some one else has trained. It is only when we fully realise that our duty, as well as our opportunity, lies in systematically cooperating to train and to make this competent man, instead of in hunting for a man whom someone else has trained, that we shall be on the road to national efficiency.

Which of the following is/are a highly precious resource?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

We can see our forests vanishing, our water-powers going to waste, our soil being carried by floods into the sea; and the end of our coal and our iron is in sight. But our larger wastes of human effort, which go on every day through such of our acts as are blundering, ill-directed; or inefficient, a lack of “national efficiency,” are less visible, less tangible and are but vaguely appreciated.
We can see and feel the waste of material things. Awkward, inefficient or ill-directed movements of men, however, leave nothing visible or tangible behind them. Their appreciation calls for an act of memory, an effort of the imagination. And for this reason, even though our daily loss from this source is greater than from our waste of material things, the one has stirred us deeply, while the other has moved us but little.
As yet there has been no public agitation for “greater national efficiency”, no meetings have been called to consider how this is to be brought about. And still there are signs that the need for greater efficiency is widely felt. The search for better, for more competent men, was never more vigorous than it is now. And more than ever before is the demand for competent men in excess of the supply.
What we are all looking for, however, is the readymade, competent man; the man whom some one else has trained. It is only when we fully realise that our duty, as well as our opportunity, lies in systematically cooperating to train and to make this competent man, instead of in hunting for a man whom someone else has trained, that we shall be on the road to national efficiency.

Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.

India is a tropical country. Here summer season is felt more prominently than any other season. Ordinarily, we begin to feel the summer heat from the month of April to the second week of June. This season is remarkable for the heat. People suffer from terrible heat right from the morning till the midnight. In the morning, people feel a gentle breeze. Then the sun rises and the horror of the heat commences. All the activities of the people are done with a little comfort only in the morning time. As the sun rises, heat is felt. People are afraid to go out. Due to terrible heat, streets and roads become lonely. Those who take up some journey in day time get tired very soon. Very often they are affected by the sun-stroke. Dehydration occurs as body sweats heavily. If we do not take plenty of water, we break down.
The mid-day is the most horrible and unbearable part of the day. Birds and other animals take rest. Sometimes, wind blows carrying hot particles of dust. Sometimes, there is no wind. There is only radiation and heat. People feel uncomfortable even at their home. They sit under the shade of trees. Still there is no relief from the heat. They frequently feel thirsty. People keep their cattle confined to the shed. 
In summer season, there is the fear of fire accident. Because of the shortage of water, the seriousness of the accident is felt more. Very often fire becomes uncontrollable. It destroys both life and property. Schools and colleges remain closed for summer vacation. Government offices function in the morning only.

Why do fire accidents become more serious in summer?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.

India is a tropical country. Here summer season is felt more prominently than any other season. Ordinarily, we begin to feel the summer heat from the month of April to the second week of June. This season is remarkable for the heat. People suffer from terrible heat right from the morning till the midnight. In the morning, people feel a gentle breeze. Then the sun rises and the horror of the heat commences. All the activities of the people are done with a little comfort only in the morning time. As the sun rises, heat is felt. People are afraid to go out. Due to terrible heat, streets and roads become lonely. Those who take up some journey in day time get tired very soon. Very often they are affected by the sun-stroke. Dehydration occurs as body sweats heavily. If we do not take plenty of water, we break down.
The mid-day is the most horrible and unbearable part of the day. Birds and other animals take rest. Sometimes, wind blows carrying hot particles of dust. Sometimes, there is no wind. There is only radiation and heat. People feel uncomfortable even at their home. They sit under the shade of trees. Still there is no relief from the heat. They frequently feel thirsty. People keep their cattle confined to the shed. 
In summer season, there is the fear of fire accident. Because of the shortage of water, the seriousness of the accident is felt more. Very often fire becomes uncontrollable. It destroys both life and property. Schools and colleges remain closed for summer vacation. Government offices function in the morning only.

What can be the title of the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.

India is a tropical country. Here summer season is felt more prominently than any other season. Ordinarily, we begin to feel the summer heat from the month of April to the second week of June. This season is remarkable for the heat. People suffer from terrible heat right from the morning till the midnight. In the morning, people feel a gentle breeze. Then the sun rises and the horror of the heat commences. All the activities of the people are done with a little comfort only in the morning time. As the sun rises, heat is felt. People are afraid to go out. Due to terrible heat, streets and roads become lonely. Those who take up some journey in day time get tired very soon. Very often they are affected by the sun-stroke. Dehydration occurs as body sweats heavily. If we do not take plenty of water, we break down.
The mid-day is the most horrible and unbearable part of the day. Birds and other animals take rest. Sometimes, wind blows carrying hot particles of dust. Sometimes, there is no wind. There is only radiation and heat. People feel uncomfortable even at their home. They sit under the shade of trees. Still there is no relief from the heat. They frequently feel thirsty. People keep their cattle confined to the shed. 
In summer season, there is the fear of fire accident. Because of the shortage of water, the seriousness of the accident is felt more. Very often fire becomes uncontrollable. It destroys both life and property. Schools and colleges remain closed for summer vacation. Government offices function in the morning only.

How does the shade of trees help during the day?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.

India is a tropical country. Here summer season is felt more prominently than any other season. Ordinarily, we begin to feel the summer heat from the month of April to the second week of June. This season is remarkable for the heat. People suffer from terrible heat right from the morning till the midnight. In the morning, people feel a gentle breeze. Then the sun rises and the horror of the heat commences. All the activities of the people are done with a little comfort only in the morning time. As the sun rises, heat is felt. People are afraid to go out. Due to terrible heat, streets and roads become lonely. Those who take up some journey in day time get tired very soon. Very often they are affected by the sun-stroke. Dehydration occurs as body sweats heavily. If we do not take plenty of water, we break down.
The mid-day is the most horrible and unbearable part of the day. Birds and other animals take rest. Sometimes, wind blows carrying hot particles of dust. Sometimes, there is no wind. There is only radiation and heat. People feel uncomfortable even at their home. They sit under the shade of trees. Still there is no relief from the heat. They frequently feel thirsty. People keep their cattle confined to the shed. 
In summer season, there is the fear of fire accident. Because of the shortage of water, the seriousness of the accident is felt more. Very often fire becomes uncontrollable. It destroys both life and property. Schools and colleges remain closed for summer vacation. Government offices function in the morning only.

What does the author mean by the expression “remarkable for its heat"?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.

India is a tropical country. Here summer season is felt more prominently than any other season. Ordinarily, we begin to feel the summer heat from the month of April to the second week of June. This season is remarkable for the heat. People suffer from terrible heat right from the morning till the midnight. In the morning, people feel a gentle breeze. Then the sun rises and the horror of the heat commences. All the activities of the people are done with a little comfort only in the morning time. As the sun rises, heat is felt. People are afraid to go out. Due to terrible heat, streets and roads become lonely. Those who take up some journey in day time get tired very soon. Very often they are affected by the sun-stroke. Dehydration occurs as body sweats heavily. If we do not take plenty of water, we break down.
The mid-day is the most horrible and unbearable part of the day. Birds and other animals take rest. Sometimes, wind blows carrying hot particles of dust. Sometimes, there is no wind. There is only radiation and heat. People feel uncomfortable even at their home. They sit under the shade of trees. Still there is no relief from the heat. They frequently feel thirsty. People keep their cattle confined to the shed. 
In summer season, there is the fear of fire accident. Because of the shortage of water, the seriousness of the accident is felt more. Very often fire becomes uncontrollable. It destroys both life and property. Schools and colleges remain closed for summer vacation. Government offices function in the morning only.

Why do people prefer to finish their work in the morning?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.

India is a tropical country. Here summer season is felt more prominently than any other season. Ordinarily, we begin to feel the summer heat from the month of April to the second week of June. This season is remarkable for the heat. People suffer from terrible heat right from the morning till the midnight. In the morning, people feel a gentle breeze. Then the sun rises and the horror of the heat commences. All the activities of the people are done with a little comfort only in the morning time. As the sun rises, heat is felt. People are afraid to go out. Due to terrible heat, streets and roads become lonely. Those who take up some journey in day time get tired very soon. Very often they are affected by the sun-stroke. Dehydration occurs as body sweats heavily. If we do not take plenty of water, we break down.
The mid-day is the most horrible and unbearable part of the day. Birds and other animals take rest. Sometimes, wind blows carrying hot particles of dust. Sometimes, there is no wind. There is only radiation and heat. People feel uncomfortable even at their home. They sit under the shade of trees. Still there is no relief from the heat. They frequently feel thirsty. People keep their cattle confined to the shed. 
In summer season, there is the fear of fire accident. Because of the shortage of water, the seriousness of the accident is felt more. Very often fire becomes uncontrollable. It destroys both life and property. Schools and colleges remain closed for summer vacation. Government offices function in the morning only.