IBPS Clerk Prelims English Quiz
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Directions (1-8): Read
the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Human
beings and nature have a very special relationship. Mother Nature has nurtured
and nourished us. The first civilizations were established on the banks of
rivers. Societies that live in harmony with nature flourish and prosper. Today, human society stands at an important
crossroads. The path that we take hereon will not only determine our well-being
but also that of the generations who will inhabit our planet after us. The
imbalances between our greed and necessities have led to grave ecological imbalances.
We can either accept this, go ahead with things as if it is business as usual,
or we can take corrective actions.
beings and nature have a very special relationship. Mother Nature has nurtured
and nourished us. The first civilizations were established on the banks of
rivers. Societies that live in harmony with nature flourish and prosper. Today, human society stands at an important
crossroads. The path that we take hereon will not only determine our well-being
but also that of the generations who will inhabit our planet after us. The
imbalances between our greed and necessities have led to grave ecological imbalances.
We can either accept this, go ahead with things as if it is business as usual,
or we can take corrective actions.
Three
things will determine how we as a society can bring a positive change. The
first is internal consciousness. For that, there is no better place to look
than our glorious past. Respect for nature is at the core of India’s
traditions. The Atharvaveda contains the PrithviSukta, which contains
unparalleled knowledge about nature and the environment. It is beautifully
written in Atharvaveda : Salutations to Mother Earth. Leading lifestyles that
are harmonious and sustainable are a part of our ethos.
Once we realize how we are flag bearers of a rich tradition, it will
automatically have a positive impact on our actions.
things will determine how we as a society can bring a positive change. The
first is internal consciousness. For that, there is no better place to look
than our glorious past. Respect for nature is at the core of India’s
traditions. The Atharvaveda contains the PrithviSukta, which contains
unparalleled knowledge about nature and the environment. It is beautifully
written in Atharvaveda : Salutations to Mother Earth. Leading lifestyles that
are harmonious and sustainable are a part of our ethos.
Once we realize how we are flag bearers of a rich tradition, it will
automatically have a positive impact on our actions.
The
second aspect is public awareness. We need to talk, write, debate, discuss and
deliberate as much as possible on questions relating to the environment. At the
same time, it is vital to encourage research and innovation on subjects relating to the environment. This is when
more people will know about the pressing challenges of our times and ways to
mitigate them. When we as a society are aware of our strong links with
environmental conservation and talk about it regularly, we will automatically
be proactive in working towards a sustainable environment. We see proactiveness
in the Swachh Bharat Mission, which is directly linked to a sustainable future.
With the blessings of the people of India, over 85 million households now have
access to toilets for the first time. Over 400 million Indians no longer have
to defecate in the open. Sanitation coverage is up from 39% to 95%. These are
landmark efforts in the quest of reducing the strain on our natural
surroundings. Our country is devoting unparalleled attention to new and renewable
sources of energy. Over the last four years, this sector has become more
accessible and affordable. The UjalaYojana has led to the distribution of
nearly 31 crore LED bulbs. The costs of LED bulbs have reduced and so have the
electricity bills and the CO2 emissions.
second aspect is public awareness. We need to talk, write, debate, discuss and
deliberate as much as possible on questions relating to the environment. At the
same time, it is vital to encourage research and innovation on subjects relating to the environment. This is when
more people will know about the pressing challenges of our times and ways to
mitigate them. When we as a society are aware of our strong links with
environmental conservation and talk about it regularly, we will automatically
be proactive in working towards a sustainable environment. We see proactiveness
in the Swachh Bharat Mission, which is directly linked to a sustainable future.
With the blessings of the people of India, over 85 million households now have
access to toilets for the first time. Over 400 million Indians no longer have
to defecate in the open. Sanitation coverage is up from 39% to 95%. These are
landmark efforts in the quest of reducing the strain on our natural
surroundings. Our country is devoting unparalleled attention to new and renewable
sources of energy. Over the last four years, this sector has become more
accessible and affordable. The UjalaYojana has led to the distribution of
nearly 31 crore LED bulbs. The costs of LED bulbs have reduced and so have the
electricity bills and the CO2 emissions.
While
the world is talking about climate change, the call for climate justice has
also reverberated from India. Climate justice is about safeguarding the rights
and interests of the poor and marginalized sections of society, who are often the
biggest sufferers from the menace of climate change. It is up to us to take on
the mantle of global responsibility towards a sustainable future. The world
needs to shift to a paradigm of environmental philosophy that is anchored in
environmental consciousness rather than merely in government regulations.
Individuals and organizations who are working assiduously in this direction
have become the harbingers of a monumental change in our society. Together, we
will create a clean environment that will be the cornerstone of human
empowerment!
the world is talking about climate change, the call for climate justice has
also reverberated from India. Climate justice is about safeguarding the rights
and interests of the poor and marginalized sections of society, who are often the
biggest sufferers from the menace of climate change. It is up to us to take on
the mantle of global responsibility towards a sustainable future. The world
needs to shift to a paradigm of environmental philosophy that is anchored in
environmental consciousness rather than merely in government regulations.
Individuals and organizations who are working assiduously in this direction
have become the harbingers of a monumental change in our society. Together, we
will create a clean environment that will be the cornerstone of human
empowerment!
Q1.According
to the author, what has led to the serious ecological imbalance in nature?
to the author, what has led to the serious ecological imbalance in nature?
(a)
Poor and marginalized section of the society.
Poor and marginalized section of the society.
(b)
The cost of LED bulbs and Co2 emissions
The cost of LED bulbs and Co2 emissions
(c)
Volcanic eruptions.
Volcanic eruptions.
(d)
Imbalance between our greed and necessities.
Imbalance between our greed and necessities.
(e)
All of these.
All of these.
Q2.What
are some of the specifics of Atharva Veda?
are some of the specifics of Atharva Veda?
(a)
Description about working towards a sustainable environment.
Description about working towards a sustainable environment.
(b)
How to bring effective changes in the society.
How to bring effective changes in the society.
(c)
Exceptional knowledge about nature and the environment.
Exceptional knowledge about nature and the environment.
(d)
Elaboration of human empowerment.
Elaboration of human empowerment.
(e)
Consciousness about human mind.
Consciousness about human mind.
Q3.When
shall the subjects related to environment be encouraged?
shall the subjects related to environment be encouraged?
(a)
Over-harvesting of natural resources.
Over-harvesting of natural resources.
(b)
When there will be public awareness, discussions, talks, debates on questions
relating to the environment.
When there will be public awareness, discussions, talks, debates on questions
relating to the environment.
(c)
Choosing energy efficient appliances.
Choosing energy efficient appliances.
(d)
By promoting climate justice.
By promoting climate justice.
(e)
All of these.
All of these.
Q4.What
are some of the landmark efforts in the quest to reduce strain on environment
as mentioned in the passage?
are some of the landmark efforts in the quest to reduce strain on environment
as mentioned in the passage?
(a)
Leading lifestyles that are sustainable and harmonious.
Leading lifestyles that are sustainable and harmonious.
(b)
Focus on new and renewable sources of energy.
Focus on new and renewable sources of energy.
(c)Sanitation
coverage is up from 39% to 95%.
coverage is up from 39% to 95%.
(d)
Both (b) and (c)
Both (b) and (c)
(e)
Both (a) and (b)
Both (a) and (b)
Q5.What
is/are the factor/(s) to which the methodology of environmental philosophy is
anchored?
is/are the factor/(s) to which the methodology of environmental philosophy is
anchored?
(a)Government
Regulations
Regulations
(b)Environmental
Consciousness
Consciousness
(c)
Safeguarding the rights and interests of the poor.
Safeguarding the rights and interests of the poor.
(d)Both
(a) and (b)
(a) and (b)
(e)Both
(b) and (c)
(b) and (c)
Q6.What can be the most appropriate title of the
passage?
passage?
(a)Climate Justice
(b)In Harmony with Mother Nature
(c)Imbalance in nature
(d)Human empowerment
(e)Environmental Conservation
Q7.What is the antonym of the given word?
Flourish
(a)Thrive
(b)Prosper
(c)Develop
(d)Bloom
(e)Shrink
Q8.What is the synonym of the given word?
Innovation
(a)Stagnation
(b)Novelty
(c)Deterioration
(d)Vocation
(e)Imitation
Directions
(9-15): In the following passage
there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed
below the passage and against each, some words are suggested, one of which fits
the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
(9-15): In the following passage
there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed
below the passage and against each, some words are suggested, one of which fits
the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Educational institutions usually deal with
gender issues in a textbook mode, ____________(9)equality and mythologizing
modernity. In the typical ethos of a social science classroom, no ______________(10)
is possible with male attitudes towards women either. Nor can the terror
internalized by girls at an early age be _______________(11) and discussed.
Lessons on gender ______________(12) mention prejudices and stereotypes, but
they seldom include the ones ______________(13) in religious practices and
festive rituals.While education has improved the distribution of eligibility and
job opportunities for women, it has made little impact on male aggression and
self-righteousness. The potential that education has for improving male sanity
has been severely ______________(14) by the unprecedented and easy access
provided by digital devices to pornography, including child pornography. The
situation is quite dire. A helpline was set up by the National Commission for
Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) as a facility for children who have been
abused. It was _______________(15) by callers looking for pornography.
Apparently, the state apparatus has no immediate answers to offer for a social
phenomenon growing at a wild pace.
gender issues in a textbook mode, ____________(9)equality and mythologizing
modernity. In the typical ethos of a social science classroom, no ______________(10)
is possible with male attitudes towards women either. Nor can the terror
internalized by girls at an early age be _______________(11) and discussed.
Lessons on gender ______________(12) mention prejudices and stereotypes, but
they seldom include the ones ______________(13) in religious practices and
festive rituals.While education has improved the distribution of eligibility and
job opportunities for women, it has made little impact on male aggression and
self-righteousness. The potential that education has for improving male sanity
has been severely ______________(14) by the unprecedented and easy access
provided by digital devices to pornography, including child pornography. The
situation is quite dire. A helpline was set up by the National Commission for
Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) as a facility for children who have been
abused. It was _______________(15) by callers looking for pornography.
Apparently, the state apparatus has no immediate answers to offer for a social
phenomenon growing at a wild pace.
Q9. (a)Benefitting
(b)Preaching
(c)Facilitating
(d)Anticipating
(e)Abstracting
Q10.(a)Engagement
(b)Amending
(c)Empathy
(d)Inferring
(e)Furthering
Q11. (a)Forced
(b)Included
(c)Acknowledged
(d)Distinct
(e)Helped
Q12. (a)Equality
(b)Compare
(c)Disparity
(d)Practicality
(e) Order
Q13.(a)Explicit
(b)Direct
(c)Specific
(d)Embedded
(e)Precise
Q14. (a)Hampered
(b)Employed
(c)Observed
(d)Protected
(e)Separated
Q15. (a)Endured
(b)Expressed
(c)Wrecked
(d)Emptied
(e)Inundated
SOLUTIONS:
S1.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Option (d) is the appropriate choice. Refer to the first paragraph where it is
mentioned that the path that we take hereon will not only determine our
well-being but also that of the generations who will inhabit our planet after
us. The imbalances between our greed and
necessities have led to grave ecological imbalances.
Option (d) is the appropriate choice. Refer to the first paragraph where it is
mentioned that the path that we take hereon will not only determine our
well-being but also that of the generations who will inhabit our planet after
us. The imbalances between our greed and
necessities have led to grave ecological imbalances.
S2.
Ans. (c)
Ans. (c)
Sol.
Option (c) is the only suitable answer here. The answer can be directly quoted
from second paragraph where the lines are given as,“TheAtharvaveda contains the PrithviSukta, which contains unparalleled
knowledge about nature and the environment. It is beautifully written in
Atharvaveda: Salutations to Mother Earth.”
Option (c) is the only suitable answer here. The answer can be directly quoted
from second paragraph where the lines are given as,“TheAtharvaveda contains the PrithviSukta, which contains unparalleled
knowledge about nature and the environment. It is beautifully written in
Atharvaveda: Salutations to Mother Earth.”
S3.
Ans.(b)
Ans.(b)
Sol.
The most appropriate answer is option (b).The answer can be referred from third
paragraph of the passage where it is mentioned that “We need to talk, write,
debate, discuss and deliberate as much as possible on questions relating to the
environment. At the same time, it is vital to encourage research and innovation
on subjects relating to the environment. This is when more people will know
about the pressing challenges of our times and ways to mitigate them.”
The most appropriate answer is option (b).The answer can be referred from third
paragraph of the passage where it is mentioned that “We need to talk, write,
debate, discuss and deliberate as much as possible on questions relating to the
environment. At the same time, it is vital to encourage research and innovation
on subjects relating to the environment. This is when more people will know
about the pressing challenges of our times and ways to mitigate them.”
S4.
Ans. (d)
Ans. (d)
Sol.
Option (d) is the appropriate choice as it consists of both the options (b) and
(c).Both of these options are mentioned in the third paragraph where it is
given that sanitation coverage is up from
39% to 95%. These are landmark efforts in the quest of reducing the strain on
our natural surroundings. Our country is devoting unparalleled attention to new
and renewable sources of energy. Over the last four years, this sector has
become more accessible and affordable.
Option (d) is the appropriate choice as it consists of both the options (b) and
(c).Both of these options are mentioned in the third paragraph where it is
given that sanitation coverage is up from
39% to 95%. These are landmark efforts in the quest of reducing the strain on
our natural surroundings. Our country is devoting unparalleled attention to new
and renewable sources of energy. Over the last four years, this sector has
become more accessible and affordable.
S5.
Ans.(d)
Ans.(d)
Sol.
Option (d) is the most appropriate choice. This can be inferred from the last
paragraph of the passage where it is given “The
world needs to shift to a paradigm of environmental philosophy that is anchored
in environmental consciousness rather than merely in government regulations.”
Option (d) is the most appropriate choice. This can be inferred from the last
paragraph of the passage where it is given “The
world needs to shift to a paradigm of environmental philosophy that is anchored
in environmental consciousness rather than merely in government regulations.”
S6. Ans. (b)
Sol. Option (b) is the most suitable title of
the passage. This is because whole passage revolves around it and hence we need
a clean environment for human empowerment as is said by the first line of the
passage that human beings and nature have a very special relationship.
the passage. This is because whole passage revolves around it and hence we need
a clean environment for human empowerment as is said by the first line of the
passage that human beings and nature have a very special relationship.
S7. Ans. (e)
Sol. Flourish means grow or develop in a healthy
or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial
environment.
or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial
environment.
Shrink means shorten.
Thrive means prosper.
Prosper means the same .
Bloom means produce.
S8. Ans. (b)
Sol. Innovation means transformation.
Novelty means the quality of being new, original,
or unusual.
or unusual.
Stagnation means the state of not flowing or
moving.
moving.
Deterioration means degradation.
Vocation means a strong feeling of suitability
for a particular career or occupation.
for a particular career or occupation.
Imitation means the action of using someone or
something as a model.
something as a model.
S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. Preaching must be the word that must come
in the blank as educational institutions that deal with gender issues have
incorporated equality and modernity only through textbook mode. So option (b)
is the appropriate choice.
in the blank as educational institutions that deal with gender issues have
incorporated equality and modernity only through textbook mode. So option (b)
is the appropriate choice.
S10. Ans. (a)
Sol. Option (a) is the most suitable choice for
the blank. Engagement is the word to be filled because the line refers about
involvement of talks between males and females in a classroom which is
impossible due to male attitudes towards women.
the blank. Engagement is the word to be filled because the line refers about
involvement of talks between males and females in a classroom which is
impossible due to male attitudes towards women.
S11. Ans. (c)
Sol. Option (c) is the appropriate choice.
Acknowledged is the word that must fill the blank most suitably. Acknowledged
means admitted or accepted as true, valid, or legitimate. Here the statement
Acknowledged is the word that must fill the blank most suitably. Acknowledged
means admitted or accepted as true, valid, or legitimate. Here the statement
means that the terror experienced by the girls
at an early stage cannot be recognized and discussed .Rest all the words are
contextually incorrect.
at an early stage cannot be recognized and discussed .Rest all the words are
contextually incorrect.
S12. Ans.(c)
Sol. Option (c) is the appropriate choice to be
filled in the blank. Disparity means a great difference.
filled in the blank. Disparity means a great difference.
Lessons on gender difference mention prejudices
and stereotypes i.e. a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea
of a particular type of person or thing. Equality means same consideration.
Practicality and order and contextually are wrong words to use here.
and stereotypes i.e. a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea
of a particular type of person or thing. Equality means same consideration.
Practicality and order and contextually are wrong words to use here.
S13. Ans. (d)
Sol. Embedded means fixed firmly and deeply in
surroundings. In the given statement it is the only word that fits most
suitably in the blank. Explicit means stated clearly and in detail, leaving no
room for confusion or doubt.
surroundings. In the given statement it is the only word that fits most
suitably in the blank. Explicit means stated clearly and in detail, leaving no
room for confusion or doubt.
Specific means clearly defined or identified.
Precise means marked by exactness and accuracy
of expression or detail.
of expression or detail.
S14. Ans.(a)
Sol. Option (a) is the most apt choice. Hampered
means hinder or impede the movement or progress of. Here the statement that
includes the given word means that education which has the potential to improve
the male minds and their ability to think and behave in a normal and rational
manner is hampered and lessened by the easy access provided by child
pornography. All other words do not fit contextually.
means hinder or impede the movement or progress of. Here the statement that
includes the given word means that education which has the potential to improve
the male minds and their ability to think and behave in a normal and rational
manner is hampered and lessened by the easy access provided by child
pornography. All other words do not fit contextually.
S15. Ans.(e)
Sol. Option (e) is the most suitable choice to
be filled in the blank in the given statement. Inundated means overwhelm
(someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
be filled in the blank in the given statement. Inundated means overwhelm
(someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
Endured means remain in existence; last.
Wrecked means exhausted or damaged. Both are
contextually inappropriate.
contextually inappropriate.
