General English (Navodaya) - 1

Directions: Below are given four sentences, (A), (B), (C) and (D). To make a stanza, arrange them in the correct order.

(A) Parents who are consistent and fair with their approach have fewer problems with their children when they grow.
(B) Parents use different forms of storytelling and education to teach their children important values and life lessons.
(C) Process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and social development of a child is parenting.
(D) The most common partakers in parenting are the biological parents.

Directions: Below are given four sentences, (A), (B), (C) and (D). To make a stanza, arrange them in the correct order.

(A) They were a smash hit, and everyone wanted to know who was the real "Silence Dogood."
(B) So Ben began writing letters at night and signing them with the name of a fictional widow, Silence Dogood.
(C) Benjamin wanted to write for the paper too, but he knew that James would never let him.
(D) Ben would sneak the letters under the print shop door at night so no one knew who was writing the pieces.

Inequality means

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To a large degree, India embraced a system of socialism at the time it became Independent from the British. This system still continues today. Currently we find government-run or state-run companies and other organizations. Despite this, throughout the world, socialism has proven to be unsuccessful and has come to an end in many countries which have adopted it. While free market economies are certainly not problem-free, it is acknowledged that things are not equal. This inequality is certain, but rather than trying to remove it, working against it is more successful. In the recent past, the average yearly income for an Indian citizen has been steadily improving since 1980. This is a good sign for India and its economy.

The yearly income of the average Indian citizen has been

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and choose the best answer to the question out of the four alternatives.

To a large degree, India embraced a system of socialism at the time it became Independent from the British. This system still continues today. Currently we find government-run or state-run companies and other organizations. Despite this, throughout the world, socialism has proven to be unsuccessful and has come to an end in many countries which have adopted it. While free market economies are certainly not problem-free, it is acknowledged that things are not equal. This inequality is certain, but rather than trying to remove it, working against it is more successful. In the recent past, the average yearly income for an Indian citizen has been steadily improving since 1980. This is a good sign for India and its economy.

According to the writer, how do free market economies deal with inequality?

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To a large degree, India embraced a system of socialism at the time it became Independent from the British. This system still continues today. Currently we find government-run or state-run companies and other organizations. Despite this, throughout the world, socialism has proven to be unsuccessful and has come to an end in many countries which have adopted it. While free market economies are certainly not problem-free, it is acknowledged that things are not equal. This inequality is certain, but rather than trying to remove it, working against it is more successful. In the recent past, the average yearly income for an Indian citizen has been steadily improving since 1980. This is a good sign for India and its economy.

Which of the following sentences imparts the meaning – “special relationship” with the UK.

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The British exercised power over their American colonies until the Revolutionary War in 1776. After or at independence, both the United States and India fought wars of succession, classified as civil or international wars depending upon which side won. The Civil War in the US in 1861 resulted in victory for the Union forces of the north and defeat for the Confederate forces of the south but it also resulted in a ½ million or more deaths. The partition of British Indian Empire in 1947 resulted in the separation of Pakistan in the west from India in the east but it also resulted in a ½ - 1 ½ million deaths and 12-14 million refugees as Hindus fled from Pakistan and as many Muslims fled from India. “The exchange of populations between the two new states took on the characteristics of what is today called ‘ethnic cleansing’”.
Britain was not involved in the Indian conflict as it was in the American Revolution 171 years earlier. Perhaps that is why India is a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations whereas the US is not. Indeed, the present Secretary-General is Kamalesh Sharma, an Indian diplomat. Fifty-four sovereign states are currently members of this voluntary association. And the US should at long last consider joining the club given its “special relationship” with the UK.

What was the Brahman finally obliged to believe?

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For many months the Brahman led a double life; until one day, when he went as usual to his hiding-place, he saw at once that someone had been there before him. Eagerly he knelt down, full of fear to know exactly what had actually happened. All his care in concealing the hole which held all his riches had been wasted, for it was quite empty. The poor man could not believe his eyes. Then he felt round and round the hole, hoping that he was mistaken. At last he was obliged to believe the truth that there was no sign of his money and jewels. He became almost mad with misery. He began to run from tree to tree, peering among roots, and when there was nothing to be seen, he rushed back again to his empty hole, to look into it once more. Then he wept and tore at his hair, stamped and cried aloud to all the gods he believed in, making all kinds of promises of what he would do if they would give him back his treasures. No answer came, and he began to wonder who could have done such a terrible thing. It must have been one of the people of Sravasti; and he remembered he had noticed that a good many of them had looked into his bowl with longing eyes when they saw the money and precious stones in it. "What horrible, wicked people they are," he said to himself. "I hate them. I would like to hurt them as they have hurt me." As he thought this he got more and more angry, until he became quite worn out with giving way to his rage.

What did the Brahman do for many months?

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For many months the Brahman led a double life; until one day, when he went as usual to his hiding-place, he saw at once that someone had been there before him. Eagerly he knelt down, full of fear to know exactly what had actually happened. All his care in concealing the hole which held all his riches had been wasted, for it was quite empty. The poor man could not believe his eyes. Then he felt round and round the hole, hoping that he was mistaken. At last he was obliged to believe the truth that there was no sign of his money and jewels. He became almost mad with misery. He began to run from tree to tree, peering among roots, and when there was nothing to be seen, he rushed back again to his empty hole, to look into it once more. Then he wept and tore at his hair, stamped and cried aloud to all the gods he believed in, making all kinds of promises of what he would do if they would give him back his treasures. No answer came, and he began to wonder who could have done such a terrible thing. It must have been one of the people of Sravasti; and he remembered he had noticed that a good many of them had looked into his bowl with longing eyes when they saw the money and precious stones in it. "What horrible, wicked people they are," he said to himself. "I hate them. I would like to hurt them as they have hurt me." As he thought this he got more and more angry, until he became quite worn out with giving way to his rage.

What is the meaning of concealing in the passage?

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For many months the Brahman led a double life; until one day, when he went as usual to his hiding-place, he saw at once that someone had been there before him. Eagerly he knelt down, full of fear to know exactly what had actually happened. All his care in concealing the hole which held all his riches had been wasted, for it was quite empty. The poor man could not believe his eyes. Then he felt round and round the hole, hoping that he was mistaken. At last he was obliged to believe the truth that there was no sign of his money and jewels. He became almost mad with misery. He began to run from tree to tree, peering among roots, and when there was nothing to be seen, he rushed back again to his empty hole, to look into it once more. Then he wept and tore at his hair, stamped and cried aloud to all the gods he believed in, making all kinds of promises of what he would do if they would give him back his treasures. No answer came, and he began to wonder who could have done such a terrible thing. It must have been one of the people of Sravasti; and he remembered he had noticed that a good many of them had looked into his bowl with longing eyes when they saw the money and precious stones in it. "What horrible, wicked people they are," he said to himself. "I hate them. I would like to hurt them as they have hurt me." As he thought this he got more and more angry, until he became quite worn out with giving way to his rage.

Which word means separation from?

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The British exercised power over their American colonies until the Revolutionary War in 1776. After or at independence, both the United States and India fought wars of succession, classified as civil or international wars depending upon which side won. The Civil War in the US in 1861 resulted in victory for the Union forces of the north and defeat for the Confederate forces of the south but it also resulted in a ½ million or more deaths. The partition of British Indian Empire in 1947 resulted in the separation of Pakistan in the west from India in the east but it also resulted in a ½ - 1 ½ million deaths and 12-14 million refugees as Hindus fled from Pakistan and as many Muslims fled from India. “The exchange of populations between the two new states took on the characteristics of what is today called ‘ethnic cleansing’”.
Britain was not involved in the Indian conflict as it was in the American Revolution 171 years earlier. Perhaps that is why India is a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations whereas the US is not. Indeed, the present Secretary-General is Kamalesh Sharma, an Indian diplomat. Fifty-four sovereign states are currently members of this voluntary association. And the US should at long last consider joining the club given its “special relationship” with the UK.

Why does the writer say that India embraced a system of socialism?

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To a large degree, India embraced a system of socialism at the time it became Independent from the British. This system still continues today. Currently we find government-run or state-run companies and other organizations. Despite this, throughout the world, socialism has proven to be unsuccessful and has come to an end in many countries which have adopted it. While free market economies are certainly not problem-free, it is acknowledged that things are not equal. This inequality is certain, but rather than trying to remove it, working against it is more successful. In the recent past, the average yearly income for an Indian citizen has been steadily improving since 1980. This is a good sign for India and its economy.

The Brahman thought that it must have been

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For many months the Brahman led a double life; until one day, when he went as usual to his hiding-place, he saw at once that someone had been there before him. Eagerly he knelt down, full of fear to know exactly what had actually happened. All his care in concealing the hole which held all his riches had been wasted, for it was quite empty. The poor man could not believe his eyes. Then he felt round and round the hole, hoping that he was mistaken. At last he was obliged to believe the truth that there was no sign of his money and jewels. He became almost mad with misery. He began to run from tree to tree, peering among roots, and when there was nothing to be seen, he rushed back again to his empty hole, to look into it once more. Then he wept and tore at his hair, stamped and cried aloud to all the gods he believed in, making all kinds of promises of what he would do if they would give him back his treasures. No answer came, and he began to wonder who could have done such a terrible thing. It must have been one of the people of Sravasti; and he remembered he had noticed that a good many of them had looked into his bowl with longing eyes when they saw the money and precious stones in it. "What horrible, wicked people they are," he said to himself. "I hate them. I would like to hurt them as they have hurt me." As he thought this he got more and more angry, until he became quite worn out with giving way to his rage.

He became quite worn out with giving way to his rage. What is meant by the underlined phrase?

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For many months the Brahman led a double life; until one day, when he went as usual to his hiding-place, he saw at once that someone had been there before him. Eagerly he knelt down, full of fear to know exactly what had actually happened. All his care in concealing the hole which held all his riches had been wasted, for it was quite empty. The poor man could not believe his eyes. Then he felt round and round the hole, hoping that he was mistaken. At last he was obliged to believe the truth that there was no sign of his money and jewels. He became almost mad with misery. He began to run from tree to tree, peering among roots, and when there was nothing to be seen, he rushed back again to his empty hole, to look into it once more. Then he wept and tore at his hair, stamped and cried aloud to all the gods he believed in, making all kinds of promises of what he would do if they would give him back his treasures. No answer came, and he began to wonder who could have done such a terrible thing. It must have been one of the people of Sravasti; and he remembered he had noticed that a good many of them had looked into his bowl with longing eyes when they saw the money and precious stones in it. "What horrible, wicked people they are," he said to himself. "I hate them. I would like to hurt them as they have hurt me." As he thought this he got more and more angry, until he became quite worn out with giving way to his rage.

Which sentence in the passage is used to mean, “Socialism has come to an end”?

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To a large degree, India embraced a system of socialism at the time it became Independent from the British. This system still continues today. Currently we find government-run or state-run companies and other organizations. Despite this, throughout the world, socialism has proven to be unsuccessful and has come to an end in many countries which have adopted it. While free market economies are certainly not problem-free, it is acknowledged that things are not equal. This inequality is certain, but rather than trying to remove it, working against it is more successful. In the recent past, the average yearly income for an Indian citizen has been steadily improving since 1980. This is a good sign for India and its economy.

What does the passage suggest the U.S. should do?

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The British exercised power over their American colonies until the Revolutionary War in 1776. After or at independence, both the United States and India fought wars of succession, classified as civil or international wars depending upon which side won. The Civil War in the US in 1861 resulted in victory for the Union forces of the north and defeat for the Confederate forces of the south but it also resulted in a ½ million or more deaths. The partition of British Indian Empire in 1947 resulted in the separation of Pakistan in the west from India in the east but it also resulted in a ½ - 1 ½ million deaths and 12-14 million refugees as Hindus fled from Pakistan and as many Muslims fled from India. “The exchange of populations between the two new states took on the characteristics of what is today called ‘ethnic cleansing’”.
Britain was not involved in the Indian conflict as it was in the American Revolution 171 years earlier. Perhaps that is why India is a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations whereas the US is not. Indeed, the present Secretary-General is Kamalesh Sharma, an Indian diplomat. Fifty-four sovereign states are currently members of this voluntary association. And the US should at long last consider joining the club given its “special relationship” with the UK.

When the writer says the separation of Pakistan in the west from India, the writer means

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The British exercised power over their American colonies until the Revolutionary War in 1776. After or at independence, both the United States and India fought wars of succession, classified as civil or international wars depending upon which side won. The Civil War in the US in 1861 resulted in victory for the Union forces of the north and defeat for the Confederate forces of the south but it also resulted in a ½ million or more deaths. The partition of British Indian Empire in 1947 resulted in the separation of Pakistan in the west from India in the east but it also resulted in a ½ - 1 ½ million deaths and 12-14 million refugees as Hindus fled from Pakistan and as many Muslims fled from India. “The exchange of populations between the two new states took on the characteristics of what is today called ‘ethnic cleansing’”.
Britain was not involved in the Indian conflict as it was in the American Revolution 171 years earlier. Perhaps that is why India is a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations whereas the US is not. Indeed, the present Secretary-General is Kamalesh Sharma, an Indian diplomat. Fifty-four sovereign states are currently members of this voluntary association. And the US should at long last consider joining the club given its “special relationship” with the UK.

What important events took place in 1861 and 1947?

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The British exercised power over their American colonies until the Revolutionary War in 1776. After or at independence, both the United States and India fought wars of succession, classified as civil or international wars depending upon which side won. The Civil War in the US in 1861 resulted in victory for the Union forces of the north and defeat for the Confederate forces of the south but it also resulted in a ½ million or more deaths. The partition of British Indian Empire in 1947 resulted in the separation of Pakistan in the west from India in the east but it also resulted in a ½ - 1 ½ million deaths and 12-14 million refugees as Hindus fled from Pakistan and as many Muslims fled from India. “The exchange of populations between the two new states took on the characteristics of what is today called ‘ethnic cleansing’”.
Britain was not involved in the Indian conflict as it was in the American Revolution 171 years earlier. Perhaps that is why India is a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations whereas the US is not. Indeed, the present Secretary-General is Kamalesh Sharma, an Indian diplomat. Fifty-four sovereign states are currently members of this voluntary association. And the US should at long last consider joining the club given its “special relationship” with the UK.