Question : Comprehension:
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Such examples of commercial success, of innovation, drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness to and talent for acquiring material wealth. For every success story, there are, of course, dozens of failures. Traditional Indian firms have their strengths but also their weaknesses, and of these, perhaps the most debilitating are a lack of teamwork and a weakness for quick profit. These reflect ingrained ways of thinking and planning, as does the distrust of anyone outside the family, which inhibits the adoption of modern practices of management. But such weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-throat competition for each opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy.
Question:
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word with reference to its usage in the passage.
Asphyxiating

Option 1: Emancipating

Option 2: Liberating

Option 3: Smothering

Option 4: Unfettering

Question : Comprehension:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Such examples of commercial success, innovation, drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness to, and talent for, acquiring material wealth. For every success story, there are, of course, dozens of failures. Traditional Indian firms have their strengths, but also their weaknesses, and of these perhaps the most debilitating are a lack of teamwork and a weakness for a quick profit. These reflect ingrained ways of thinking and planning, as does the distrust of anyone outside the family, which inhibits the adoption of modern practices of management. But such weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-throat competition for each opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy.

Question:
What has the Indian talent for acquiring material wealth led to?

Option 1: Commercial success, stagnation, innovation

Option 2: Adaptability, quick profit, opportunity

Option 3: Commercial success, innovation, adaptability

Option 4: Determination, team work, adventure

Question : Comprehension:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Such examples of commercial success, innovation, drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness to, and talent for, acquiring material wealth. For every success story, there are, of course, dozens of failures. Traditional Indian firms have their strengths, but also their weaknesses, and of these perhaps the most debilitating are a lack of teamwork and a weakness for a quick profit. These reflect ingrained ways of thinking and planning, as does the distrust of anyone outside the family, which inhibits the adoption of modern practices of management. But such weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-throat competition for each opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy.

Question:
What are the weaknesses of traditional Indian firms?

Option 1: Ingrained ways of thinking and adoption of modern practices of management

Option 2: A weakness for quick profit and the openness to acquiring wealth

Option 3: A lack of team work and the cut-throat competition

Option 4: A lack of team work and a weakness for quick profit

Question : Comprehension:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Such examples of commercial success, innovation, drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness to, and talent for, acquiring material wealth. For every success story, there are, of course, dozens of failures. Traditional Indian firms have their strengths, but also their weaknesses, and of these perhaps the most debilitating are a lack of teamwork and a weakness for a quick profit. These reflect ingrained ways of thinking and planning, as does the distrust of anyone outside the family, which inhibits the adoption of modern practices of management. But such weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-throat competition for each opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy.

Question:
Why is the desire to succeed more intense in India?

Option 1: Due to the hold of hierarchy, fear of poverty, and a lack of teamwork.

Option 2: Due to fear of poverty, a lack of teamwork and distrust of the outsider.

Option 3: Due to cut-throat competition, distrust of the outsider and fear of poverty.

Option 4: Due to fear of poverty, cut-throat competition, and the hold of hierarchy.

Question : Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.

We cannot achieve success until these antiquated policies are amended.

Option 1: Outdated

Option 2: Current

Option 3: New

Option 4: Updated