Reading Comprehension

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An immanent tendency under capitalism is the centralization of capital. Increasingly, in the later phases of capitalism, small numbers of persons come to control enormous amounts of finance, reflecting the emergence of finance capital. Lenin and others had traced the origin of the First World War to the conflict between rival nation-based and nation-state-aided finance capital oligarchies of the advanced countries. These financial oligarchies pressurized the state into exclusively promoting their interests rather than supposedly looking after the interests of the society as a whole. Significantly, during the Great Depression, proposals for state intervention to reduce unemployment were thwarted by opposition from the financial oligarchies.

What message does the passage convey?

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The voters today are so far removed from contact with their elected representatives; the issues dealt with are so technical, that even well-educated middle-class citizens feel hopelessly excluded from the goal-setting process. Because of the generalized acceleration of life, so much happens so fast between elections that the politician grows increasingly less accountable to the 'folks back home'. What's more, these folks back home keep changing. In theory, the voter unhappy with the performance of his representative can vote against him the next time around. In practice, millions find even this impossible as mass mobility removes them from the district, sometimes disenfranchising them altogether.

What message does the passage convey?

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In recent times there has been a major shift in HR operations in some global corporations towards applying the best of available talent that makes them to beat the market competition with renewed interest and enthusiasm. Also the amount of research being available now on HR and their direction to the growing business issues attract the attention of strategists. Rather than going for new talent acquisition that involves an additional cost, some companies are focusing more on management of internally available talent by drawing new work profiles and revamping their job description/specification and business processes.

What is the underlying idea of the passage?

What does "deficiency'' mean in the passage?

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The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

Which disease is caused in children due to deficiency of protein?

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The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

How do proteins help us?

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The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

City streets during rain have been compared with

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Rain in the countryside attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful. But rain in the city creates a different kind of sight. For some people, the heavy downpour may have a cooling effect, and it has its charm with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightening. On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers and the entire city becomes magically converted into Venice. The street bears a deserted look. Occasionally, people try to plod their way. Their clothes are tucked up and they hold the umbrella in one hand and their bag in the other. A sudden gush of wind tilts their umbrella and they get drenched. If a vehicle passes speedily, it splashes muddy water on them. Sometimes, the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt.

Where is rain more beneficial and attractive?

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Rain in the countryside attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful. But rain in the city creates a different kind of sight. For some people, the heavy downpour may have a cooling effect, and it has its charm with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightening. On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers and the entire city becomes magically converted into Venice. The street bears a deserted look. Occasionally, people try to plod their way. Their clothes are tucked up and they hold the umbrella in one hand and their bag in the other. A sudden gush of wind tilts their umbrella and they get drenched. If a vehicle passes speedily, it splashes muddy water on them. Sometimes, the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt.

What is a balanced diet?

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The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

Why do people want to see more women in sports?

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In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19^th century and beginning of the 20^th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

What are fats and carbohydrates?

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The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

What does encouraging mean?

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In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19^th century and beginning of the 20^th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

What was the role of women in early Olympics?

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In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19^th century and beginning of the 20^th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

Whose support is needed to uplift the women sports?

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In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19^th century and beginning of the 20^th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

When was the rise in women sports seen?

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In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19^th century and beginning of the 20^th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.