Question : Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
Is there any difference between "genius" and "talent" ? We generally feel that a man of genius is in some way higher than a man of talent; and that talented men are more common than genius. This is true, but it is rather vague. Genius implies "very extraordinary gifts or native powers, especially as displayed in original creation, discovery, expression or achievement; phenomenal capacity regarded as relatively independent of instruction and training". Talent, on the other hand, consists of "mental endowments or capacities of superior character; marked mental ability". "Talent" is more the capacity to learn to do a thing well; but "genius" is an inborn inspiration that drives a man to do a thing with original excellence. As Meredith said, "Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can". Shakespeare in drama and poetry, Isaac Newton in science, Napoleon in war, Beethoven in music, were geniuses; many well-known poets, scientists, generals and musicians have been men of talent.
Question:
What term is used to express the ability to learn to do a thing well?
Option 1: professionalism
Option 2: skillful
Option 3: talented
Option 4: genius
Correct Answer: talented
Solution : Option 3 is the correct answer i.e talented.
Explanation:
As stated in the passage, "Talent" is more the capacity to learn to do a thing well; but "genius" is an inborn inspiration that drives a man to do a thing with original excellence.
So we can say that talent is the ability to learn to do something well.
Who can be referred to as a genius?
Option 1: A man with common ideas
Option 2: A man with original ideas
Option 3: A man with clever ideas
Option 4: A man with bright ideas
Question : Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
As per the paragraph, like Shakespeare, is a genius in drama and poetry _______.
Option 1: Issac Newton is a talented scientist.
Option 2: There are many famous poets and musicians who are talented.
Option 3: Beethoven is a genius in war.
Option 4: There are many people in general who are are geniuses.
Question: What is the closest meaning to the underlined word:
Genius implies "very extraordinary gifts or native powers, especially as displayed in original creation,
Option 1: Similar
Option 2: Ordinary
Option 3: Vague
Option 4: Unique
Question : Fluid intelligence refers to:
Option 1: The ability to use logic and solve puzzles
Option 2: The ability to learn new information and solve novel problems
Option 3: The accumulation of knowledge and skills over time
Option 4: The capacity to remember and recall information
Question : Directions: One statement is given followed by four conclusions. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions can be drawn from the given statement. Indicate your answer. Statement: Hard work is a poor man's wealth. Conclusions: 1. A poor man is always a hard worker. 2. A poor man earns wealth through his hard work. 3. A wealthy man is always a hard worker. 4. A poor man can earn wealth if he is a hard worker.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
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