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Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

We live in (1)_____ age of wonders and miracles. It has been called the 'Age of Science', and different aspects of our lives that changed in the (2)______ centuries have been attributed to science. This is completely true, but it is only one side of the coin. The flip side is that as we have advanced more in the field of technology, something fundamental to humanity has been left behind. Values such as empathy and concern for our fellow human beings are gradually being eroded due to the onslaught of our ever-evolving lifestyles, aided by the marvels of technological advancements. Take the example of the Internet. On one hand, access to information and knowledge at the click of a button is a veritable boon to everyone (especially students), and this has made our lives much simpler. On the other hand, it has severely limited actual contact with teachers, friends, and elders. Thus, the learning that a person (3)_______ is incomplete as he or she cannot easily take the advice that another person can give on the basis of knowledge and practical experience that is at his or her disposal. Today, a small child can access and navigate the Internet with an ease that still astounds (4)_________ from the older generation. But what is even more astounding is the neglect of the basic human traits of friendship, relationships, and family values. Owing to all the technological advancements and gadgets available today, children often miss out on the most enriching childhood experiences, such as playing outdoor games with friends, which (5)_______ from being immensely enjoyable and physically exhilarating, also develops traits such as teamwork and discipline at an early age.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

Option 1: preceding

Option 2: pioneer

Option 3: anterior

Option 4: initial

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: preceding


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Preceding means something that is coming before another thing. This helps convey that the centuries that have come before have been attributed to science.

Therefore, the correct answer is preceding.

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Question : Comprehension:

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 world is undergoing rapid changes in the knowledge landscape. With various dramatic scientific and technological advances, such as the rise of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, many unskilled jobs worldwide may be taken over by machines, while the need for a skilled workforce, particularly involving mathematics, computer science, and data science, in conjunction with multidisciplinary abilities across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, (1)________ increasingly in greater demand. With climate change, increasing pollution, and depleting natural resources, there will be a sizeable shift in how we (2)_______ the world's energy, water, food, and sanitation needs, again resulting in the need for new skilled labour, particularly in biology, chemistry, physics, agriculture, climate science, and social science. The growing (3)________ of epidemics and pandemics will also (4)_______ collaborative research in infectious disease management and development of vaccines, and the resultant social issues heighten the need for multidisciplinary learning. There will be a growing (5)__________ for humanities and art as India moves towards becoming a developed country as well as among the three largest economies in the world.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.

Option 1: command

Option 2: extort

Option 3: demand

Option 4: claim

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: demand


Solution : The third option is the correct choice.

The context of the sentence discusses growing something for humanities and art. Demand fits well in this context, indicating an increasing need or desire for the humanities and art.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

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Question : There are few words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.

An infection is said to be endemic when the rate of occurance becomes static in a particular 1)________________ region, which means that main cause of the disease  — SARS-CoV-2 in this particular case — it is likely to exist but will not lead to large 2)_______________ as witnessed over the last two years.
Although it has been seen that the total number of infections in India is constantly 3)_______________, experts say they cannot provide a fixed timeline as when the disease will become endemic. It will all be dependent on the number of  people who are susceptible to this pathogen, vaccination rates, and also to emergence of new variants that are able to overcome the immune response.
“Endemic means that the virus will still remain in the population and there will be 4)_____________ ups and downs  as and when the favourable condition of the virus will exist. For example, we have seen that the seasonal flu  the number for which goes up in the winters and or especially when the season is changing because of lower immunity in people ,on the other hand we have seen the dengue cases rising after monsoons because of the availability of vectors. Covid-19 also may become seasonal and cause disease in the 5)_______________,” said Dr Pramod Garg, who is currently the director of Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI)-Faridabad.

Choose the correct word to be used in blank 1.

Option 1:  adaptable
 

Option 2:  geographical
 

Option 3: reversible
 

Option 4: occurance

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:  geographical
 


Solution : The correct answer is geographical.

An infection is said to be endemic when the rate of occurance becomes static in a particular geographical region, which means that main cause of the disease

Explanation:

Geographical is the only word that will fit the blank and make

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Question : Management and worker should realise that each one is important. The given statement tell us about which principle of the management?

Option 1: Science not rule of thumb

Option 2: Corporation not individualism

Option 3: Harmony not discord

Option 4: None of the above

 

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Harmony not discord


Solution : According to this principal there should be complete harmony and proper understanding between management and workers and they should work together for organisational goals. 

Hence, Option C is correct.

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what are the top best arts and science colleges for BSc hons mathematics in tamil nadu?

Ishita 30th Jul, 2024

Here’s a list of some of the top arts and science colleges in Tamil Nadu that offer BSc (Hons) Mathematics. The information includes approximate annual fees and available seats where available.

1.Loyola College, Chennai

- Annual Fee: 20,000 - 30,000

- Seats Available: Approximately 60


2. St. Joseph's College, Trichy

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