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Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
On a cold, wintry Christmas day in 1998, the ice and snow were beating down upon the windows of the vehicles as we travelled to an obscure orphanage in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We battled unstable hills blanketed with two feet of snow. The narrow road forced us to drive perilously close to the edge. This would be my first Christmas away from home and family. I could imagine my wife and my two little daughters opening their gifts on Christmas day. Today, I was going to learn for the first time how it would be to spend Christmas day with other children.
Enemy activity had devastated the villages. I had heard stories and seen pictures of this particular village where we were headed. What I did not know was that it would be a camp full of destitute families and children. As we entered the village, the children lined the roads on both sides and cheered. They ran to us in excitement as we climbed out of our vehicles. Within moments, I saw my soldiers passing out sweets and chocolates and talking with the children. The adults, who were not sure if we could be trusted, kept their distance. But soon, they too were won over by my men. The soldiers unloaded 87 boxes of toys, clothes, shoes, school supplies, and candy. We were soon surrounded by the people of the village, who shook our hands and smiled shyly in thanks for our gifts and our presence.
After the two hour visit, as we rose to leave, the camp leader said to us, "Please come again, even if you have nothing to give. We enjoyed having you here." We had loved every moment we had been there. This year, we truly learned the Christmas spirit of loving and giving!
Question:
Why did the villagers want the soldiers to come back again?
Option 1: They wanted clothes and other stuff.
Option 2: They were afraid of the enemies.
Option 3: They enjoyed the soldiers’ company.
Option 4: The children appeared more cheerful.
Correct Answer: They enjoyed the soldiers’ company.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The passage mentions that the villagers enjoyed having the soldiers there. Despite any material gifts, the soldiers' company and the positive interactions with the community were appreciated. The camp leader explicitly expressed this sentiment by saying, "Please come again, even if you have nothing to give. We enjoyed having you here". This indicates that the connection, goodwill, and positive experiences shared during the visit were valued by the villagers, making the soldiers' company a significant aspect of the encounter.
Therefore, the correct answer would be: They enjoyed the soldiers’ company.
Question : Directions: A and B are standing at the same point. They start moving in opposite directions at speeds of 5 kmph and 4 kmph respectively. What will be the distance between them after 3 hours?
Option 1: 3 km
Option 2: 21 km
Option 3: 18 km
Option 4: 27 km
Correct Answer: 27 km
Solution : Given: Speed of A = 5 kmph; Speed of B = 4 kmph Time = 3 hours
According to the instructions given, both A and B are standing at the same point, and from there they start moving in opposite directions at different speeds. Distance = Speed × Time So, the distance travelled by A in 3 hours = 5 × 3 = 15 km Distance travelled by B in 3 hours = 4 × 3 = 12 km Therefore, the distance between A and B after 3 hours = 15 + 12 = 27 km
So, 27 km will be the distance between A and B after three hours. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
The narrator was not with his family at Christmas because:
Option 1: the journey was dangerous
Option 2: he was going to an orphanage
Option 3: the snow had blocked the roads
Option 4: the enemies were destroying villages
Correct Answer: he was going to an orphanage
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The narrator was not with his family at Christmas because they were on a mission or journey to an obscure orphanage in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The narrative mentions that it was the narrator's first Christmas away from home and family, indicating that their absence was due to their commitment to visiting the orphanage and engaging in charitable activities to bring joy and support to destitute families and children affected by enemy activity in the region.
Therefore, the correct answer would be: He was going to an orphanage.
Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom or phrase. To keep an eye on
Option 1: To be able to understand everything.
Option 2: To see someone in a bad light.
Option 3: To watch over closely.
Option 4: To keep distance from.
Correct Answer: To watch over closely.
Solution : The most appropriate option is the third option.
People use the idiom "to keep an eye on" to convey the idea of watching over closely or monitoring someone or something attentively. It implies a sense of vigilance or supervision.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
To be able to understand everything: This option is more about comprehension or understanding and doesn't convey the idea of active monitoring or keeping watch.
To see someone in a bad light: This option refers to forming a negative opinion about someone, which is not synonymous with keeping an eye on them.
To keep distance from: This option suggests maintaining physical distance but doesn't capture the essence of actively watching or monitoring someone.
Therefore, the correct answer is to watch over closely.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The hopping kangaroo is a (1) _______ sight in every snapshot relating to Australia. Members of the kangaroo family can be as small as a rat or as big as a man. Kangaroos are found mainly in Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea. Kangaroos, which are big-footed marsupials that evolved in Australia, use their short front legs like arms. The man-sized kangaroos of Australia are (2) ________of speeding up to 88 km/h for short distances, their means of (3)_______ being their powerful hind legs, which carry them over the ground in jumps of 9 m or more at a time. Weighing around 70 kg, they have an average lifespan of around six to eight years and a maximum lifetime of 20 years. When bothered by predators, kangaroos often (4) ______ for the water, standing submerged to the chest, and attempting to drown the attacker by holding him under water. Another defensive technique is to get their back to a tree and kick at their (5)_________ with their clawed hind feet, sometimes with sufficient force to kill a man. Normally shy animals, they alert other kangaroos to danger by beating on the ground with their hind feet. This loud alarm signal carries over a long distance.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: obligatory
Option 2: familiar
Option 3: recurrent
Option 4: mandatory
Correct Answer: familiar
Familiar is the correct choice, as it means to be well known. This helps convey the intended meaning that the snapshots of hopping kangaroos are very well known.
Therefore, the correct answer is familiar.
Question : The angle at which a cricket ball should be hit to travel a maximum horizontal distance is:
Option 1: 60o with the horizontal
Option 2: 45o with the horizontal
Option 3: 30o with the horizontal
Option 4: 15o with the horizontal
Correct Answer: 45o with the horizontal
Solution : The correct option is 45o with the horizontal.
To achieve the maximum horizontal distance, a cricket ball should be hit at an angle of 45°. When the projection angle is 45 degrees, the greatest horizontal distance is reached. This is because the projectile travels the most horizontal distance before impact at this angle when the starting velocity's horizontal and vertical components are comparable.
Question : Directions: Manjot cycles X km towards the North and then turns left and cycles Y km to reach her shop. The shortest distance between the starting point and her shop is 5 km. What can be the value of X and Y in km?
Option 1: 3 km and 4 km
Option 2: 8 km and 4 km
Option 3: 3 km and 5 km
Option 4: 4 km and 6 km
Correct Answer: 3 km and 4 km
Solution : According to the instructions given, the diagram is as follows –
Now, we have to find the values of X and Y.
Here, A is the starting point and C is the finishing point. AB = X km; BC = Y km; AC = 5 km By applying the Pythagorean theorem – (AC)2 = (AB)2 + (BC)2 ⇒ (5)2 = (X)2 + (Y)2 ⇒ 25 = (X)2 + (Y)2 ⇒ 25 = (3)2 + (4)2 And, 25 = 9 + 16
So, the value of X and Y is 3 km and 4 km. Hence, the first option is correct.
The hopping kangaroo is a (1) _______ sight in every snapshot relating to Australia. Members of the kangaroo family can be as small as a rat or as big as a man. Kangaroos are found mainly in Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea. Kangaroos, which are big-footed marsupials that evolved in Australia, use their short front legs like arms. The man-sized kangaroos of Australia are (2) ________of speeding up to 88 km/h for short distances, their means of (3)_______ being their powerful hind legs, which carry them over the ground in jumps of 9 m or more at a time. Weighing around 70 kg, they have an average lifespan of around six to eight years and a maximum lifetime of 20 years. When bothered by predators, kangaroos often (4) ______ for the water, standing submerged to the chest and attempting to drown the attacker by holding him under water. Another defensive technique is to get their back to a tree and kick at their (5)_________ with their clawed hind feet, sometimes with sufficient force to kill a man. Normally shy animals, they alert other kangaroos to danger by beating on the ground with their hind feet. This loud alarm signal carries over a long distance.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: return
Option 2: steer
Option 3: orient
Option 4: head
Correct Answer: head
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Head means to move towards a particular position. This helps convey the intended meaning that kangaroos move towards the water when they are disturbed by predators.
Therefore, the correct answer is head.
Question : Directions: Manohar cycles X km towards the west and then turns right and cycles Y km to reach his office. Now, the shortest distance between the starting point and his office is 13 km. What can be the value of X and Y, respectively, (in km)?
Option 1: 12 and 5
Option 2: 8 and 5
Option 3: 11 and 6
Option 4: 6 and 7
Correct Answer: 12 and 5
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
As we have the shortest distance provided in the question, so applying the Pythagoras theorem in the given options, we can find the values of X and Y. Let's check the options – First option: 12 and 5 ⇒(12)2 + (5)2 = (13)2 144 + 25 = 169 169 = 169 Second option: 8 and 5 ⇒(8)2 + (5)2 = (13)2 64 + 25 = 169 89 ≠ 169 Third option: 11 and 6 ⇒(11)2 + (6)2 = (13)2 121 + 36 = 169 157 ≠ 169 Fourth option: 6 and 7 ⇒(6)2 + (7)2 = (13)2 36 + 49 = 169 85 ≠ 169 So, only the first option satisfies the given equation, X = 12 and Y = 5. Hence, the first option is correct.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: adept
Option 2: capable
Option 3: skilled
Option 4: ready
Correct Answer: capable
Capable means having the ability or skill to do something, and it helps convey the intended meaning that kangaroos have the ability to speed up to 88 kmph.
Therefore, the correct answer is capable.
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