From ancient Rome up to the Victorian era, a training in logic and rhetoric was meant to help privileged young men recognise spurious arguments and facts. Times have changed, but contemporary Italy is determined that its youth are prepared, as their ancient co … read passage
The writer of the passage suggests that
Athe purpose of education in early times was very different from what it is now.
Bthere are similarities in the aims of education in early times and those of today.
Cthe purpose of education in early times was to help students attain a position of privilege
Das times have changed the basis of education has expanded.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. The opening paragraph sets the two eras side by side on purpose. In ancient Rome and up to the Victorian era, a training in logic and rhetoric 'was meant to help privileged young men recognise spurious arguments and facts'. Italy today prepares its students 'as their ancient counterparts were' - the writer's own comparison - to spot fake news. Different classroom, different medium, same job: teaching the young to tell a sound argument from a rigged one.
Why the others fail.
* Option 1 reverses the point. The writer stresses continuity; what changed is the *arena* - the Forum became social media - while the aim held.
* Option 3 mistakes a description for a purpose. 'privileged young men' tells us who received the training, not what it was for.
* Option 4 sounds plausible, but the passage never claims the *basis* of education widened. It describes the same skill being taught against a new target.
Final Answer: there are similarities in the aims of education in early times and those of today.
John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' - These words are written on the inside cover of the notebook from which the contents of this volume have been taken. They reflect the mood in which the late author and explorer undertook his thousand-mile walk to the Gulf o … read passage
'John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' Muir wrote this in his notebook because
AHe did not have a permanent address.
BHe wanted to be a traveller all his life.
CHis love for botany went beyond borders.
DHe wanted to live in the open all his life.
Pick an option to attempt
- He did not have a permanent address.
<li>This option is incorrect because the passage does not mention anything about John Muir's permanent address or lack thereof. The phrase 'John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe' reflects more on his outlook and mindset rather than his logistical living situation.
</li>
- He wanted to be a traveler all his life.
<li>This option is incorrect. While John Muir's extensive travels and explorations are highlighted in the passage, the phrase 'Earth-planet, Universe' is more indicative of his broad, cosmopolitan outlook and not specifically about a lifelong desire to travel.
</li>
- His love for botany went beyond borders.
<li>This option is correct. The passage states, 'his eager interest in every aspect of the natural world had made him a citizen of the universe.' This suggests that Muir's passion for the natural world and botany transcended geographical boundaries.
</li>
- He wanted to live in the open all his life.
<li>This option is incorrect because the phrase 'Earth-planet, Universe' reflects Muir's broad interest and connection to the natural world rather than a specific desire to live outdoors all his life.
</li>
From ancient Rome up to the Victorian era, a training in logic and rhetoric was meant to help privileged young men recognise spurious arguments and facts. Times have changed, but contemporary Italy is determined that its youth are prepared, as their ancient co … read passage
The passage points out that an important difference between traditional media and social media is that
Asocial media reaches more people.
Btraditional media tries to present different points of view.
Csocial media is more balanced in its reports.
Dit is easier to spread fake stories through traditional media.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. The third paragraph draws the contrast directly. Of legacy media: 'There is, at least in principle, an attempt to tell both sides of a story in each report.' Of social media: 'the only editor is the user herself', with algorithms serving up more of what she already likes so that 'biases are reinforced rather than countered'. The difference the writer names is the attempt at balance - present in one, absent in the other. The hedge 'at least in principle' matters, because the option claims only that traditional media *tries*.
Why the others fail.
* Option 1 raises reach, which the passage never compares. Speed appears - 'the speed with which information is shared online' - but that is about how fast damage is done, not about audience size.
* Option 3 states the reverse. Balance is the property of traditional media here; social media is where biases harden.
* Option 4 also inverts the passage. Doctored images and blatant lies are described as travelling through online outlets, not through newspapers.
Final Answer: traditional media tries to present different points of view.
John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' - These words are written on the inside cover of the notebook from which the contents of this volume have been taken. They reflect the mood in which the late author and explorer undertook his thousand-mile walk to the Gulf o … read passage
Which of these did John Muir have no great difficulty in doing?
AFinding food among the farmers.
BEating regularly every day.
CSleeping without blankets on certain nights.
DChasing wolves that howled through the nights.
Pick an option to attempt
- Finding food among the farmers.
<li>This option is correct. The passage mentions, 'But usually I had no great difficulty in finding a loaf of bread in the widely scattered clearings of the farmers.' This indicates that Muir did not have much difficulty in finding food.
</li>
- Eating regularly every day.
<li>This option is incorrect because the passage mentions that Muir often went hungry, indicating that he did not eat regularly every day.
</li>
- Sleeping without blankets on certain nights.
<li>This option is incorrect. While the passage does mention that Muir had to sleep out without blankets, it does not indicate that he had no great difficulty in doing so.
</li>
- Chasing wolves that howled through the nights.
<li>This option is incorrect. The passage describes a single incident where Muir was awakened by howling wolves and replenished his fire. There is no indication that he chased the wolves.
</li>
From ancient Rome up to the Victorian era, a training in logic and rhetoric was meant to help privileged young men recognise spurious arguments and facts. Times have changed, but contemporary Italy is determined that its youth are prepared, as their ancient co … read passage
Social media is dangerous in its ability to influence opinion in readers through
Aits choice of news items which are presented.
Bits balanced reporting of wide-ranging stories.
Cits ability to guide the reader to motivated conclusions.
Dthe creation of interest by using dubious facts.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. The third paragraph names the mechanism precisely: 'On social media, the only editor is the user herself.' An editor's job is *selection* - deciding what appears and what does not - and here that job falls to an algorithm tuned to the user's own likes, so that 'biases are reinforced rather than countered'. The influence comes from what is put in front of the reader in the first place.
Why the others fail.
* Option 3 is the near-miss and worth pausing on. The passage does not describe social media *arguing* anyone into a conclusion; it describes a filter. The writer's remedy confirms it - young citizens 'need to consciously seek out more than they are comfortable with', a fix aimed at what reaches them, not at persuasion.
* Option 2 belongs to traditional media, and even there only 'at least in principle'. Social media is the opposite of balanced in this account.
* Option 4 describes fake news from the second paragraph. That danger is real in the passage, but the writer separates it from this one: 'The effects of social media on the formation of opinion, however, go far beyond fake news.'
Final Answer: its choice of news items which are presented.
John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' - These words are written on the inside cover of the notebook from which the contents of this volume have been taken. They reflect the mood in which the late author and explorer undertook his thousand-mile walk to the Gulf o … read passage
How did the experience with nature affect John Muir?
AHe felt spiritually fulfilled.
BHe became a better botanist.
CHe felt successful after collecting rare plants.
DHe enjoyed the breeze in the glorious forests.
Pick an option to attempt
- He felt spiritually fulfilled.
<li>This option is correct. The passage states, 'feeding on God's abounding, inexhaustible spiritual beauty bread,' indicating that Muir felt spiritually fulfilled by his experiences with nature.
</li>
- He became a better botanist.
<li>This option is not specifically mentioned in the passage. While Muir's interest in botany is evident, the passage does not state that his experience with nature made him a better botanist.
</li>
- He felt successful after collecting rare plants.
<li>This option is incorrect because the passage does not mention Muir collecting rare plants or feeling successful as a result.
</li>
- He enjoyed the breeze in the glorious forests.
<li>This option is not specific enough to be correct. While Muir's enjoyment of nature is clear, the passage focuses more on his spiritual fulfillment rather than enjoying the breeze specifically.
</li>
From ancient Rome up to the Victorian era, a training in logic and rhetoric was meant to help privileged young men recognise spurious arguments and facts. Times have changed, but contemporary Italy is determined that its youth are prepared, as their ancient co … read passage
Vested interests' (Para 2) means
Ahidden purposes.
Bpopular interests.
Cself-serving intentions
Dprofitable motives.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. The phrase sits in a sentence about protecting elections: the courses exist so that public debate 'is not hijacked by vested interests'. A vested interest is a stake someone holds in an outcome, which is what moves them to push that outcome for their own benefit - self-serving, by definition.
Why the others fail.
* Option 1 borrows from a different phrase. *Hidden* purposes would be *ulterior* motives; a vested interest can be entirely open about what it wants and still distort the debate.
* Option 2 is close to the opposite. These interests are narrow and partisan, not *popular* ones widely shared.
* Option 4 is too narrow. *Profit* names only one kind of stake, and the paragraph's own example - a state running online propaganda around an election - is political rather than commercial.
Final Answer: self-serving intentions
John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' - These words are written on the inside cover of the notebook from which the contents of this volume have been taken. They reflect the mood in which the late author and explorer undertook his thousand-mile walk to the Gulf o … read passage
According to the passage, in what way was Muir affected by his injury?
AHis injured eye healed well very slowly.
BHe could not open his left eye during his exploration.
CHis eyesight was affected, but he was able to carry on.
DHe took a long time to consult maps and study them.
Pick an option to attempt
- His injured eye healed well very slowly.
<li>This option is incorrect. The passage does not indicate the pace at which Muir's eye healed, but it mentions that the injury was less serious than he initially thought.
</li>
- He could not open his left eye during his exploration.
<li>This option is incorrect. The passage mentions that Muir felt he had 'scarce heart to open the other' eye initially, but there is no indication that he could not open his left eye during his exploration.
</li>
- His eyesight was affected, but he was able to carry on.
<li>This option is correct. The passage states, 'My poor eye is not better, nor worse... I am not always sensible of its presence,' indicating that while his eyesight was affected, he was still able to carry on with his activities.
</li>
- He took a long time to consult maps and study them.
<li>This option is incorrect. The passage mentions that Muir had been consulting maps for weeks before his injury, but it does not state that the injury affected the time he took to consult maps.
</li>
From ancient Rome up to the Victorian era, a training in logic and rhetoric was meant to help privileged young men recognise spurious arguments and facts. Times have changed, but contemporary Italy is determined that its youth are prepared, as their ancient co … read passage
The antonym for 'spurious' (Para 1) is
Ainferior.
Bincisive.
Cdubious.
Dgenuine
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. The first sentence has students trained to recognise 'spurious arguments and facts' - arguments that are false while dressed up as sound. *Spurious* means fake or counterfeit, so the word that reverses it is *authentic*, which among these options is genuine.
Why the others fail.
* Option 3 is the trap. *Dubious* is a near-synonym of spurious, not its opposite; the stem asks for the 'antonym', and that one word decides the question.
* Option 1 misreads spurious as a judgement of *quality*. Something *inferior* is poor but real, whereas something spurious may be polished and still false.
* Option 2 is unrelated. *Incisive* means sharp or penetrating, and its opposite would be something nearer *vague*.
Final Answer: genuine
John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' - These words are written on the inside cover of the notebook from which the contents of this volume have been taken. They reflect the mood in which the late author and explorer undertook his thousand-mile walk to the Gulf o … read passage
When Muir said that he 'botanized', he meant that he
Astudied plants and made notes on them.
Bstudied plants in their natural habitat.
Cstudied plants during his exploration.
Dstudied plants and classified them.
Pick an option to attempt
- Studied plants and made notes on them.
<li>This option is incorrect. The passage does not mention Muir making notes on the plants he studied.
</li>
- Studied plants in their natural habitat.
<li>This option is correct. The passage indicates that Muir's exploration and study of plants were done in their natural environment, as he traveled and explored different regions.
</li>
- Studied plants during his exploration.
<li>This option is partially correct but not as specific. While Muir did study plants during his explorations, the term 'botanized' more accurately refers to studying plants in their natural habitat.
</li>
- Studied plants and classified them.
<li>This option is incorrect. The passage does not mention Muir classifying the plants he studied.
</li>
From ancient Rome up to the Victorian era, a training in logic and rhetoric was meant to help privileged young men recognise spurious arguments and facts. Times have changed, but contemporary Italy is determined that its youth are prepared, as their ancient co … read passage
The writer of the passage calls social media 'the present-day version of the Roman Forum' because it is a space for
Acarrying out political propaganda.
Bdiscussing ideas.
Cnurturing political ambitions.
Dspreading spurious arguments.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. The Roman Forum was the public square where citizens argued things out, and the writer invokes it as the place students must be ready to 'engage meaningfully with'. The very next paragraph says what is at stake there - that 'public debate' should not be hijacked. The analogy rests on the Forum being a venue for open discussion, which is what social media now supplies.
Why the others fail.
* Option 1 names an *abuse* of the space rather than its purpose. Propaganda is the hazard students are being trained against; the Forum is the arena, not the attack on it.
* Option 4 fails the same way, and doubly so - 'spurious arguments' is what the ancient training existed to *detect*, so it cannot be why the space is valued.
* Option 3 introduces political ambition, which appears nowhere. The passage is about voters forming opinions, not about candidates building careers.
Final Answer: discussing ideas.
John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' - These words are written on the inside cover of the notebook from which the contents of this volume have been taken. They reflect the mood in which the late author and explorer undertook his thousand-mile walk to the Gulf o … read passage
Which of these sentences is not true?
AJohn Muir explored several new places even on his way home.
BThere was a cloud over the landscape he travelled.
CHe was committed to being a botanist more than ever.
DHe recorded his adventures in the notebook.
Pick an option to attempt
- John Muir explored several new places even on his way home.
<li>This option is true. The passage states, 'I was eager to see Illinois prairies on my way home,' indicating that Muir explored new places on his way back.
</li>
- There was a cloud over the landscape he travelled.
<li>This option is not true. The passage mentions, 'A cloud is over it,' referring to Muir's injured eye, not the landscape he traveled.
</li>
- He was committed to being a botanist more than ever.
<li>This option is true. The passage suggests that Muir's passion for botany was strong, saying, 'To me all plants are more precious than before.'
</li>
- He recorded his adventures in the notebook.
<li>This option is true. The passage states that the contents of the volume were taken from Muir's notebook, indicating he recorded his adventures.
</li>
Meta is recalibrating content on its social media platforms as the political tide has turned in Washington, with Mark Zuckerberg announcing last week that his company plans to fire its US fact-checkers. Fact-checking evolved in response to allegations of misin … read passage
The writer implies that
Auncensored content will always have more appeal than controlled content.
Bsocial media's innate strength is the user's inability to fact check.
Csocial media can never be discarded by its users.
Dolder forms of media will regain users because of its controls.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: We are tackling an inference question based on a passage about social media's moderation struggles. The text is basically saying that the lack of moderation and unfiltered content on social timelines might actually drive users away.
Step 1: Analyze the passage's core message. The passage explicitly warns that "unfiltered content can push users away from social media towards legacy forms that have better moderation systems in place". Basically, if social media turns into the Wild West without fact-checkers, users are going to bounce to older media formats (like TV or newspapers) that still have those guardrails.
Step 2: Process of elimination time. Let's break down why the other options are completely out of pocket.
* Option (A) is a complete 180 from the text. The passage states that unfiltered content *pushes users away*, it doesn't attract them. Major L for this option.
* Option (B) misreads the vibe. The breakdown shows that making an "informed choice" is actually a weakness of social media right now, not a strength.
* Option (C) uses the word "never," which is way too extreme. The whole point of the text is that users *might* actually ditch social media for legacy media, meaning they absolutely can discard it.
* Option (D) is the winner. It perfectly matches the text's implication that users will migrate back to "legacy forms" (older media) specifically because of their "better moderation systems" (controls).
Final Answer: Option (D)
Recently, India was in the news again as a world leader - but this time for the wrong reason. According to the Swiss firm IQAir's assessment of the air quality of world cities 2023, New Delhi is back to being the world's most polluted capital. New Delhi's annu … read passage
The first sentence in the passage mentions that India was in the news again as a world leader. What is the writer's intention in pointing this out?
ATo be negative.
BTo be critical.
CTo create confusion.
DTo be judgmental.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The correct answer is 'To be critical.' The sentence sets the tone for discussing a serious issue where India leads, but negatively, as it relates to pollution. The options 'To be negative,' 'To create confusion,' and 'To be judgmental' are incorrect as they imply an emotional reaction without the critical analytical context provided by the article.
Final Answer: To be critical.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It's true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don't realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental wel … read passage
As per the passage, which of these sentences is not correct?
AOne’s body and mind should be properly relaxed to ensure good sleep.
BRegular exercising and eating healthy food alone ensure fitness.
CIrregular sleep patterns can result in health problems.
DInsufficient sleep can lead to obesity.
Pick an option to attempt
The passage states that while regular exercise and a healthy diet are important, sleep is also crucial for fitness, indicating that exercise and diet alone are not sufficient.
Hence, Option 2 is correct
Bananas, apples, and avocados continue to ripen after they are picked. Cherries, blackberries, and grapes do not. The difference between climacteric fruits (the former) and non-climacteric fruits (the latter) matters to fruit growers and greengrocers, who must … read passage
The main point the writer makes is that fruit-bearing plants
Aof all kinds need to be studied, not just those consumed by humans.
Band other plant species' propagation cannot be studied accurately.
Care better protected than other plant species and can propagate easily.
Dhave the same problems in propagation as other plants.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. The second paragraph places fruit inside a problem that is not unique to fruiting plants at all: fruits 'exist to solve a problem faced by all plants' - the question of how best to spread their progeny around. Sugary pulp is one answer to that shared problem, and climacterism is a refinement of the answer.
Everything after that sentence - the ground-dweller versus tree-dweller split, the colour evidence, the sample of 80 varieties - is built on it. The writer's central claim is therefore that fruit-bearing plants are wrestling with the same dispersal problem every plant faces.
Why the others fail.
* Option 1 is the closing suggestion, not the main point. The final paragraph does recommend analysing wild fruits, but that is a limitation of this particular study and a direction for future work.
* Option 2 overstates. The passage says the origins remain unclear, not that propagation cannot be studied accurately - it goes on to report a study that found a strong correlation.
* Option 3 introduces a comparison the passage never makes. Nothing here ranks fruit-bearing plants as better protected than other species.
Final Answer: have the same problems in propagation as other plants.
Meta is recalibrating content on its social media platforms as the political tide has turned in Washington, with Mark Zuckerberg announcing last week that his company plans to fire its US fact-checkers. Fact-checking evolved in response to allegations of misin … read passage
The writer argues that social media
Aremains unaffected by global debates amongst lawmakers on misinformation.
Bhas become the preferred way to access entertainment.
Cflourishes because it can publish any material.
Dis in a difficult position because it cannot adapt to new policies.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: We are scanning for a direct argument made by the author regarding the current cultural dominance of social media. The text drops a massive lore detail, stating social media is "the connective tissue for mass consumption of entertainment." We need to decode this metaphor.
Step 1: Analyze the direct textual evidence. The author straight up claims that social media has "enough control over all other forms of media to broaden its reach" and acts as the "connective tissue" for consuming content. In plain terms, it is the ultimate hub—the main gateway people use to get their daily dose of entertainment. It's giving absolute monopoly.
Step 2: Vibe check the options through a process of elimination.
* Option (A) is massive cap. The text explicitly notes that lawmakers are heavily involved and "are unlikely to give social media a free run." It is definitely affected by global debates.
* Option (B) is the main character. It perfectly translates the "connective tissue for mass consumption" metaphor into the statement that it is the "preferred way" to access entertainment.
* Option (C) is basically fanfiction. The passage discusses content moderation and what platforms can publish, but it never states that zero-filter publishing is the core reason it flourishes.
* Option (D) misreads the situation. While the passage shows social media struggling to find the right moderation approach, declaring that it completely "cannot adapt" is putting words in the author's mouth.
Final Answer: Option (B)
Recently, India was in the news again as a world leader - but this time for the wrong reason. According to the Swiss firm IQAir's assessment of the air quality of world cities 2023, New Delhi is back to being the world's most polluted capital. New Delhi's annu … read passage
Based on the information in the passage, who has endorsed the right to clean air?
AThe media.
BThe government.
CThe courts.
DParliament.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The correct answer is 'The courts.' The passage explicitly mentions judicial pronouncements upholding the right to clean air. The media, government, and parliament are not mentioned as endorsers of this right in the passage.
Final Answer: The courts.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It's true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don't realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental wel … read passage
In order to remain physically fit one must
Amaintain a set sleep pattern.
Bsnack frequently.
Cread a good book every night.
Draise levels of ghrelin.
Pick an option to attempt
- Option 1: Correct. The passage recommends having a definite sleeping pattern as part of maintaining physical fitness.
- Option 2: Incorrect. The passage does not mention snacking frequently as a requirement for physical fitness.
- Option 3: Incorrect. While reading a good book may contribute to relaxation, the passage does not link it directly to physical fitness.
- Option 4: Incorrect. Raising levels of ghrelin is associated with increased hunger, not physical fitness, and the passage mentions it as a negative effect of sleep deprivation.
Bananas, apples, and avocados continue to ripen after they are picked. Cherries, blackberries, and grapes do not. The difference between climacteric fruits (the former) and non-climacteric fruits (the latter) matters to fruit growers and greengrocers, who must … read passage
The study has been based on
Afruits that are consumed by humans.
Bfruits available at the University of Tokyo.
Cwild fruits consumed by animals.
Dfruits sourced by greengrocers.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. The closing paragraph names the study's limitation outright: the researchers 'looked at fruits eaten by people.' That is precisely why the authors worry the sample is contaminated - thousands of years of selective breeding for traits humans like may have drowned out the natural-selection signal.
So the 80 varieties were drawn from the fruits humans eat.
Why the others fail.
* Option 2 confuses the researchers with their material. The University of Tokyo is where the two biologists work; the passage never says the fruits came from there.
* Option 3 inverts the timeline. Wild fruits appear only as what should be studied next, which is the opposite of what was studied.
* Option 4 borrows a word from the first paragraph. Greengrocers are introduced as people who care about ripening, not as the source of the sample.
Final Answer: fruits that are consumed by humans.
Meta is recalibrating content on its social media platforms as the political tide has turned in Washington, with Mark Zuckerberg announcing last week that his company plans to fire its US fact-checkers. Fact-checking evolved in response to allegations of misin … read passage
The writer's conclusion is that information available on social media is linked to
Athe need for deregulation.
Bthe individual's right to free speech.
Cthe global legal systems' support of free speech.
Dthe policies of the governments in power.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: We are decoding the author's final boss argument about what actually drives the algorithm and content on social media. The text drops a massive hint right at the start by connecting Meta's content recalibration directly to the fact that the "political tide has turned in Washington."
Step 1: Analyze the text's core logic. The passage points out that Meta is shifting its strategy specifically because of the changing political vibes in Washington, noting that they will "play up politics because it is the flavour of the season." Basically, what pops up on your timeline is being heavily influenced by whichever political faction is currently holding office and trending.
Step 2: Vibe check the options through process of elimination.
* Option (A) is a massive L. The passage's underlying argument is actually against deregulation; it shows that moderation (not total freedom) is what keeps the platform from losing users.
* Option (B) is a red herring. Free speech is mentioned in the text as a PR defense companies use, not the actual driving force determining what information you see.
* Option (C) is missing the plot. While legal systems are mentioned, the author doesn't conclude that global laws are the primary link to content availability.
* Option (D) is the absolute main character. It perfectly translates the "political tide in Washington" and "flavour of the season" quotes into the reality that content algorithms are essentially bowing down to the policies of the government currently in power.
Final Answer: Option (D)
Recently, India was in the news again as a world leader - but this time for the wrong reason. According to the Swiss firm IQAir's assessment of the air quality of world cities 2023, New Delhi is back to being the world's most polluted capital. New Delhi's annu … read passage
In the last sentence of the passage, 'This is the battle for our future', the writer is
Abeing ambivalent.
Bbeing melodramatic.
Cemphasizing the need to fight for clean air.
Dprojecting a bleak future for India.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The correct answer is 'emphasizing the need to fight for clean air.' This statement underscores the urgency and importance of combating air pollution. The options 'being ambivalent,' 'being melodramatic,' and 'projecting a bleak future' do not accurately reflect the proactive and determined tone of the statement.
Final Answer: emphasizing the need to fight for clean air.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It's true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don't realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental wel … read passage
The objective of the passage is to
Apresent psychological insights to the reader.
Bprovide medical input to the reader.
Cexpose the reader to disinformation.
Dadvise the reader.
Pick an option to attempt
- Option 1: Incorrect. The passage does not specifically present psychological insights.
- Option 2: Incorrect. While the passage does include some medical information, its main purpose is not to provide medical input.
- Option 3: Incorrect. The passage aims to inform, not to mislead the reader.
- Option 4: Correct. The passage advises the reader on the importance of sleep for physical and mental well-being.
Bananas, apples, and avocados continue to ripen after they are picked. Cherries, blackberries, and grapes do not. The difference between climacteric fruits (the former) and non-climacteric fruits (the latter) matters to fruit growers and greengrocers, who must … read passage
Which one of the following options means 'arboreal' and 'camouflage'?
Atree-dwelling and disguised
Bground-dwelling and hidden
Cprotected and fortified
Dcovered and variegated
Pick an option to attempt
Both words can be read straight off the passage.
*Arboreal:* the second paragraph contrasts 'ground-dwelling animals' with distributors that are 'arboreal or aerial, and so can feed on unfallen fruit'. An animal that reaches fruit still hanging on the plant lives up in it - tree-dwelling.
*Camouflage:* the fourth paragraph says climacteric fruits 'are generally better camouflaged', and that this 'makes them harder to spot until they have fallen to the ground.' Being harder to spot is being disguised.
Why the others fail.
* Option 2 gets 'arboreal' exactly backwards - ground-dwelling is the category the passage sets *against* arboreal.
* Option 3 describes defence rather than habitat or concealment; neither word means protected or fortified.
* Option 4 is the closer trap. 'Variegated' means patched with several colours, which fits the vivid reds and purples of non-climacteric fruits that *advertise* their presence - the opposite of camouflage.
Final Answer: tree-dwelling and disguised
Meta is recalibrating content on its social media platforms as the political tide has turned in Washington, with Mark Zuckerberg announcing last week that his company plans to fire its US fact-checkers. Fact-checking evolved in response to allegations of misin … read passage
Social media has succeeded in
Aignoring technology and artificial content.
Bfinding alternative means for fact-checking.
Cbecoming independent of other media.
Dcontrolling other media that depend on it.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: We are looking for the ultimate flex achieved by social media according to the text. The passage drops the heavy lore that social media is the "connective tissue" and has "enough control over all other forms of media." We need to map this power dynamic to the correct option to see who is really running the game.
Step 1: Decode the passage's evidence. The text explicitly states that alternative platforms are currently "reworking their engagement with social media." This basically means legacy media and other platforms are desperate for clout and reach, forcing them to play by social media's rules. Social media isn't just participating in the media landscape; it's holding the reins.
Step 2: Run a process of elimination to see why the other options are taking an L.
* Option (A) is completely backwards. The breakdown shows that platforms are actually using technology (like synthetic content) to push their advantage further, not ghosting it.
* Option (B) is pure cap. We already established in the lore that platforms are firing their fact-checkers and abandoning the practice, not finding new ways to do it.
* Option (C) gets the dynamic twisted. It's not that social media is just becoming a lone wolf (independent); the critical point is that *other* media is now entirely dependent on *it*.
* Option (D) hits the bullseye. It perfectly mirrors the "control over all other forms of media" quote, proving social media is the absolute main character controlling the platforms that depend on it for reach.
Final Answer: Option (D)
Recently, India was in the news again as a world leader - but this time for the wrong reason. According to the Swiss firm IQAir's assessment of the air quality of world cities 2023, New Delhi is back to being the world's most polluted capital. New Delhi's annu … read passage
The phrase 'that kicks in' (para 3) means
Acomes into force.
Bcauses violence.
Cgains importance.
Dgets rejected.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The correct answer is 'comes into force.' It refers to the Graded Response Action Plan activating under certain conditions. The other options do not fit the context of the passage where a response plan is implemented.
Final Answer: comes into force.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It's true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don't realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental wel … read passage
Being deprived of sleep can result in
Ahunger satiation.
Bterminal illness.
Cmental exhaustion.
Dmetabolism loss.
Pick an option to attempt
- Option 1: Incorrect. Sleep deprivation is linked to increased hunger, not satiation.
- Option 2: Incorrect. The passage does not claim that sleep deprivation results in terminal illness.
- Option 3: Correct. The passage clearly states that sleep deprivation leaves the brain exhausted, affecting mental capacity.
- Option 4: Incorrect. While sleep affects metabolism, the passage does not mention 'metabolism loss' as a result of sleep deprivation.
Bananas, apples, and avocados continue to ripen after they are picked. Cherries, blackberries, and grapes do not. The difference between climacteric fruits (the former) and non-climacteric fruits (the latter) matters to fruit growers and greengrocers, who must … read passage
The origins of the distinguishing characteristics between the two types of fruits, climacteric and non-climacteric are
Anebulous in spite of research.
Bclear now as a result of this research.
Ctrivial at this stage.
Ddependent on researcher observation.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. The first paragraph ends: 'But how those differences originally came about remains unclear.' Nebulous is simply the word for that - hazy, not yet pinned down.
Crucially, the rest of the passage does not lift the haze. It reports a proposal and a correlation, then concedes in the final paragraph that the sample may be contaminated and that wild fruits still need analysing. The origins remain unclear *in spite of* the research described.
Why the others fail.
* Option 2 claims the research settled the matter. What the study produced is a 'suggestively strong correlation' and a hypothesis - and its authors themselves call for a further step.
* Option 3 misjudges the stakes. The difference matters commercially and was worth an 80-variety study, so it is not treated as trivial.
* Option 4 misreads the limitation. The weakness identified is the sample - fruits shaped by human breeding - not the researchers' powers of observation.
Final Answer: nebulous in spite of research.
Meta is recalibrating content on its social media platforms as the political tide has turned in Washington, with Mark Zuckerberg announcing last week that his company plans to fire its US fact-checkers. Fact-checking evolved in response to allegations of misin … read passage
Technologies are enabling social media to
Aenlarge its sphere of influence and persuasion.
Bunderstand that algorithms cannot control its content.
Caccept the current trends as emphasised by algorithms.
Dreadjust its interaction with competitors.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: We are looking at how new tech is basically buffing social media's stats. The text drops a crucial piece of evidence, stating that technologies are "shaping up to drive this advantage further through synthetic content targeted precisely at its intended audience." We just need to translate this into the correct option.
Step 1: Break down the quote. When the author says tech is driving their "advantage further" via "targeted precisely" synthetic (AI) content, they mean social media is basically using aimbot. Hitting users with hyper-specific, targeted content is the ultimate strategy to reach more people effectively and get inside their heads.
Step 2: Vibe check the options through a process of elimination.
* Option (A) is the absolute main character. It perfectly translates "driving the advantage further" and "targeted precisely" into enlarging its "sphere of influence and persuasion."
* Option (B) is fake news. The passage never implies that algorithms have lost control; if anything, the algorithms are working overtime to curate the feed.
* Option (C) gets the dynamic twisted. The passage implies that tech helps social media *create* or "play up" the current meta (like politics), rather than just passively accepting whatever the algorithm throws at them.
* Option (D) is a distraction. While alternative platforms are mentioned as "reworking their engagement" elsewhere, this specific sentence links *technologies* to targeting audiences, not directly beefing with competitors.
Final Answer: Option (A)
Recently, India was in the news again as a world leader - but this time for the wrong reason. According to the Swiss firm IQAir's assessment of the air quality of world cities 2023, New Delhi is back to being the world's most polluted capital. New Delhi's annu … read passage
Which of the following points is not made by the writer?
AGovernments at all levels should be involved in tackling the problem of air pollution.
BScientific methods are needed to address the problem of air pollution.
CPolluting behaviour should be punished.
DClean air is the right of every consumer.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: From the passage:
The writer argues for science-based approaches, behaviour change backed by incentives and penalties, and treating clean air as a shared public good. They also stress that air quality improvement requires coordination between the Centre, states, and municipal bodies.
Step 1: Option 1 Governments at all levels should be involved in tackling the problem of air pollution Incorrect
The writer clearly says this is a multi-level responsibility. They make it explicit that the Centre alone cannot fix the problem and that state and municipal governments must be involved. So this point is made.
Option 2 Scientific methods are needed to address the problem of air pollution Incorrect
The writer lists 'turning to science to understand, measure, and monitor the problem' as one of the three fundamental changes required. This means scientific methods are central to their proposed solution. So the point is made.
Option 3 Polluting behaviour should be punished Incorrect
The author argues that improving air quality requires behavioural change supported by both incentives and penalties. Penalties imply consequences or punishments for harmful actions. Therefore, the idea that polluting behaviour should face penalties is indeed part of the author's argument.
Option 4 Clean air is the right of every consumer Correct
The author speaks about clean air as a public good and as part of the right to life, but never frames it as a 'right of consumers.' That wording reflects a market-based or transactional perspective that the author does not use. Thus, this is the only statement the writer does not make.
Step 2: Therefore, Option 4 is correct.
Final Answer: Clean air is the right of every consumer.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It's true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don't realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental wel … read passage
In what way does sleep contribute to a person's well-being?
ABy helping the body replenish its resources.
BBy increasing a person’s appetite.
CBy adding power and strength to the muscles.
DBy regularising a person’s daily routine.
Pick an option to attempt
- Option 1: Correct. The passage states that sleep helps the body and mind repair and recharge themselves.
- Option 2: Incorrect. The passage mentions that sleep deprivation can increase appetite, not sleep itself.
- Option 3: Incorrect. There is no mention of sleep adding power and strength to the muscles in the passage.
- Option 4: Incorrect. While a regular sleeping pattern is advised, the passage specifically highlights sleep's role in replenishing the body's resources rather than regularizing the daily routine.
Bananas, apples, and avocados continue to ripen after they are picked. Cherries, blackberries, and grapes do not. The difference between climacteric fruits (the former) and non-climacteric fruits (the latter) matters to fruit growers and greengrocers, who must … read passage
According to the passage, the interest in the difference between climacteric and non-climacteric fruits is in the
Acommercial context.
Benvironmental context.
Cgastronomical context.
Dpublic health context.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. The opening paragraph names both who cares and why: the distinction 'matters to fruit growers and greengrocers, who must make sure their wares are in tip-top condition when they arrive at the marketplace.'
Growers, greengrocers, wares, marketplace - four commercial terms in a single sentence. The stake being set up is trade.
Why the others fail.
* Option 2: animals and seed dispersal appear as the evolutionary *explanation* for the difference, not as an environmental concern arising from it.
* Option 3: taste enters only as the mechanism - sugary pulp as 'a tasty meal' to recruit animals - never as culinary interest.
* Option 4: nothing in the passage connects ripening behaviour to human health.
Final Answer: commercial context.
Meta is recalibrating content on its social media platforms as the political tide has turned in Washington, with Mark Zuckerberg announcing last week that his company plans to fire its US fact-checkers. Fact-checking evolved in response to allegations of misin … read passage
The inherent downside associated with social media is that it
Adoes not address the problem of the digital divide.
Bresults in unremitting expansion of freedom of expression.
Ccreates and spreads much innate and acquired prejudice.
Dreinforces existing objectivity among the users.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: We are looking for the fundamental, built-in toxic trait of social media platforms. The text goes hard with the metaphor, specifically calling it the "nature of the social media beast, designed to amplify bias." We need to match this core flaw to the correct option.
Step 1: Decode the author's quote. "Nature" means this is an inherent feature, not a bug. "Amplify bias" translates directly to taking people's existing hot takes and prejudices and spreading them like wildfire across the timeline. The platform's algorithm literally feeds on drama.
Step 2: Vibe check the options through a process of elimination.
* Option (A) is completely off-topic. The "digital divide" (who has internet access vs who doesn't) isn't even in the group chat for this passage.
* Option (B) misses the mark. The passage actually debates content moderation vs. free speech, so an "unremitting expansion of freedom" is not the inherent downside the author is dragging here.
* Option (C) is the absolute winner. "Innate and acquired prejudice" is just the academic way of saying "bias," and "creates and spreads" perfectly matches "amplify." It translates the text's warning flawlessly.
* Option (D) is the complete opposite of reality. Social media destroys objectivity by pushing algorithmic bias; it definitely doesn't reinforce neutral, objective thinking. Major L.
Final Answer: Option (C)
Recently, India was in the news again as a world leader - but this time for the wrong reason. According to the Swiss firm IQAir's assessment of the air quality of world cities 2023, New Delhi is back to being the world's most polluted capital. New Delhi's annu … read passage
Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is correct?
ADelhi’s air quality is the poorest in the entire world.
BThe problem of air pollution is limited to the major cities in India.
CThe 50 most polluted cities in the world are in India.
DIndustrialization makes Begusarai the most polluted city in the world.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: We need the statement that is accurately supported by the passage.
Step 1: Option A -> Incorrect. The passage states that New Delhi is the most polluted capital, not the most polluted city. Begusarai is the most polluted city.
Step 2: Option B -> Incorrect. The passage explicitly says that even lower-tier cities and towns suffer from severe air pollution, so the problem is not limited to major cities.
Step 3: Option C -> Incorrect. The passage states that 42 Indian cities/towns are among the 50 most polluted globally, not all 50.
Step 4: Option D -> Correct. The passage clearly says, 'Begusarai in Bihar is the world's most polluted city.' This matches the option exactly with no assumptions required.
Step 5: Therefore, Option D is correct.
Final Answer: Industrialization makes Begusarai the most polluted city in the world.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It's true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don't realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental wel … read passage
The main focus of the passage is on the
Astability of leptin and ghrelin in the human body.
Bdangers of high levels of cholesterol and diabetes.
Cperils of insomnia and irregular sleep patterns.
Dill effects of junk food high in carbs and sugars.
Pick an option to attempt
- Option 1: Incorrect. The passage mentions leptin and ghrelin in context to sleep, not as the main focus.
- Option 2: Incorrect. While the passage does talk about these dangers, they are presented as consequences of the main focus.
- Option 3: Correct. The passage primarily discusses the negative impacts of sleep deprivation and irregular sleep patterns.
- Option 4: Incorrect. The passage does mention unhealthy eating as a result of sleep deprivation, but this is not the main focus.
Bananas, apples, and avocados continue to ripen after they are picked. Cherries, blackberries, and grapes do not. The difference between climacteric fruits (the former) and non-climacteric fruits (the latter) matters to fruit growers and greengrocers, who must … read passage
Consider the following two Findings: (i) Non-climacteric fruits tend to have vivid colours. (ii) Thirty-six varieties of climacteric and non-climacteric fruits were eaten predominantly either by ground-dwellers, or by arboreal or aerial animals respectively. According to the passage,
AFinding (i) provides main evidence and Finding (ii) provides supplementary evidence confirming the hypothesis of the biologists.
BBoth Findings (i) and (ii) provide supplementary evidence confirming the hypothesis of the biologists.
CBoth Findings (i) and (ii) provide main evidence confirming the hypothesis of the biologists.
DFinding (i) provides supplementary evidence and Finding (ii) provides main evidence confirming the hypothesis of the biologists.
Pick an option to attempt
Locate each finding, then read the sentence that introduces it.
Finding (ii) is the study's own count. The third paragraph reports that 15 of the 19 varieties eaten principally by ground-dwellers were climacteric, and 21 of the 26 eaten by arboreal or aerial animals were non-climacteric. That is 15+21=36 varieties behaving exactly as the hypothesis predicts - the thirty-six of the Finding. The next paragraph calls it 'a suggestively strong correlation.' This tally *is* the test of the idea, so it carries the case.
Finding (i) arrives with its role announced: 'And the authors' hypothesis is fortified by other evidence. They point out that non-climacteric fruits tend to have vivid colours'. Evidence that fortifies a case already made is supporting it, not carrying it.
So (ii) is the main evidence and (i) supplements it.
Why the others fail. Option 1 swaps the two roles. Option 3 promotes the colour observation to main evidence, which the word 'fortified' rules out. Option 2 demotes the correlation to a supporting detail, leaving the hypothesis with nothing actually testing it.
Final Answer: Finding (i) provides supplementary evidence and Finding (ii) provides main evidence confirming the hypothesis of the biologists.
According to the French philosopher Jean Baudrillard, commodities available for consumption are not inherently negative things. Baudrillard tried to interpret consumption in modern societies by engaging with the 'cargo myth' prevalent among the indigenous Mela … read passage
How can consumption be made more satisfying?
ABy banning television commercials that promise real happiness.
BBy understanding the connection between production and consumption.
CBy recognising that commodities produce miraculous change.
DBy rejecting colonialism and all other forms of economic oppression.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: We are switching gears to a philosophy passage about Jean Baudrillard and his take on modern consumerism. The text points out a massive glitch in how we shop: we buy things thinking they just magically spawned into existence like loot drops, completely ignoring the real-world grind and production behind them.
Step 1: Identify the core problem. The passage argues that the "blessings of consumption" aren't satisfying because people view products as a "miracle." Consumers are totally distanced from the actual social processes and work (production) that created the items. This disconnect is basically why retail therapy leaves us feeling empty.
Step 2: Vibe check the options to find the fix. If the problem is being disconnected from the production process, the logical patch is to reconnect them.
* Option (A) is a miss. TV ads might be toxic and set fake expectations, but the author doesn't suggest cancelling commercials as the ultimate fix.
* Option (B) is the absolute W. It directly addresses the main issue by stating we need to understand the connection between how things are made (production) and what we buy (consumption).
* Option (C) is literally the problem, not the solution. Believing products are "miraculous" is exactly the delusion Baudrillard is dragging. Major L.
* Option (D) is off-topic. The passage mentions the "cargo myth" of the Melanesian people as a metaphor, but it doesn't prescribe rejecting colonialism as the specific answer to making modern shopping more fulfilling.
Final Answer: Option (B)
Anxiety is an emotion that all people experience from time to time, and we do that for good reasons. It has been built into us; we have inherited it from our evolutionary past, because, in general, anxiety has a survival function. It kicks in whenever we sense … read passage
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements best describes the potential danger associated with anxiety disorder?
AIt primarily arises from genetic factors rather than environmental influences.
BIt is always indicative of an imagined danger rather than a real one.
CIt occurs when the perceived danger is proportionate to the real danger.
DIt is characterized by a persistent and exaggerated perception of danger.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: Option 4 is correct because the passage mentions anxiety disorders arise when danger is 'imagined rather than real, or is something that is exaggerated.' Options 1, 2, and 3 are incorrect as they misrepresent the nature of anxiety disorders described in the passage. Genetic factors are not stated as the primary cause, and not all anxiety indicates imagined danger, nor is it always proportionate to the real danger.
Final Answer: It is characterized by a persistent and exaggerated perception of danger.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls 'premium resellers'. Will the new-found ability to sell products direct … read passage
India is now the focus of Apple operations because
Ait offers the benefit of a manufacturing base in addition to a market.
Bno other country has the same ease of doing business.
Cit has the world’s second largest population.
DAmerican technology companies want to reduce their reliance on China.
Pick an option to attempt
- 'India is rising fast as a manufacturing base for the iPhone.'
- 'by 2025, a quarter of all iPhones the company makes could be produced in India.'
- These citations support that India offers a manufacturing base in addition to being a market.
On the 14th of May 1796, vaccine matter was taken from the hand of a dairy maid, Sarah Nelmes, and inserted by two superficial incisions in the arms of James Phipps, a healthy boy of about eight years of age. The boy went through an attack of cowpox as expecte … read passage
Local reaction' refers to
Aadverse reaction caused by injections.
Badverse comments and protests by people from that location.
Cencouraging reaction from local doctors.
Dencouraging reaction from the people of the locality.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. In the fourth paragraph the child 'was in a run-down condition, and the vaccine material might very well have provoked a rather serious local reaction.'
Read 'local' anatomically, not geographically: it means at the site of the inoculation. And the whole sentence is about danger - the lines around it say the fate of vaccination 'hung in the balance' and that 'good luck was in its favour', which only makes sense if the thing being risked was harm to the patient.
Why the others fail.
* Option 2 reads 'local' as a place and 'reaction' as public opinion. Organised opposition does appear in the passage, but a paragraph later, and it comes from London physicians rather than from a locality.
* Options 3 and 4 both make the reaction a welcome one. The passage frames it as a hazard that was narrowly avoided, not a reception to be pleased about.
Final Answer: adverse reaction caused by injections.
According to the French philosopher Jean Baudrillard, commodities available for consumption are not inherently negative things. Baudrillard tried to interpret consumption in modern societies by engaging with the 'cargo myth' prevalent among the indigenous Mela … read passage
Which of the following is an argument made by Baudrillard?
AConsumers value signs more than the real.
BTelevision commercials are at the heart of unhappiness experienced by consumers.
CProduction and consumption are magical processes.
DMelanesian people coped with the inequality of colonialism by creating myths.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: We are looking for Baudrillard's core philosophical take on modern consumer culture. The text drops a massive piece of lore, stating that "consumers have replaced 'real' happiness with 'signs' of happiness." We need to translate this academic speak into the correct option.
Step 1: Decode the philosopher's argument. Baudrillard is basically saying we live in a simulation where the aesthetic or symbol (the "sign") of a product matters way more than its actual utility or real-world value. Buying the newest luxury item isn't about the item itself; it's about the flex and the image it projects. People are chasing the vibe, not the reality.
Step 2: Vibe check the options using process of elimination.
* Option (A) is the absolute W. It perfectly captures his main thesis that modern shoppers prioritize "signs" (the flex/symbols) over the "real" thing (actual happiness or utility).
* Option (B) is a massive reach. While TV ads might be toxic enablers, the philosopher doesn't claim they are the ultimate "heart" or sole root cause of all human unhappiness.
* Option (C) is a complete misread. Baudrillard argues that consumers *delude* themselves into thinking consumption is magic; he doesn't actually argue that the economy runs on Hogwarts rules.
* Option (D) misses the plot entirely. He's just using the Melanesian "cargo myth" as an analogy to drag modern shoppers, not writing a history paper on their coping mechanisms for colonialism.
Final Answer: Option (A)
Anxiety is an emotion that all people experience from time to time, and we do that for good reasons. It has been built into us; we have inherited it from our evolutionary past, because, in general, anxiety has a survival function. It kicks in whenever we sense … read passage
The passage is chiefly concerned with
Aevaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapy and medication in treating anxiety.
Binvestigating the physiological benefits of exercise on anxiety management.
Cunderstanding the complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors in anxiety disorders.
Dexploring the multifaceted nature of anxiety and its adaptive functions.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: Option 4 is correct as the passage comprehensively discusses the role of anxiety from an evolutionary perspective and its various impacts and treatments. Options 1, 2, and 3, while relevant to aspects of anxiety treatment or causes, do not represent the primary focus, which is more broadly on anxiety's nature and purpose.
Final Answer: exploring the multifaceted nature of anxiety and its adaptive functions.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls 'premium resellers'. Will the new-found ability to sell products direct … read passage
Apple's challenge while opening physical stores is to
Aprovide stimulation that draws customers away from other sellers.
Bretain links with their partner sellers while drawing customers to their stores.
Csubtly alienate customers away from competitors.
Doffer parallel products packaged more attractively.
Pick an option to attempt
- 'The real issue will be to pull consumers to these flagship centres without alienating the partner sellers.'
- This citation explains the challenge of retaining partner relations while attracting customers.
On the 14th of May 1796, vaccine matter was taken from the hand of a dairy maid, Sarah Nelmes, and inserted by two superficial incisions in the arms of James Phipps, a healthy boy of about eight years of age. The boy went through an attack of cowpox as expecte … read passage
Jenner received a lot of recognition from medical bodies because
Afortunately, only a few colleagues were illogical enough to reject him.
Bmost of his colleagues realised the effectiveness of his work.
CDr. Watt could not prove that vaccination caused measles.
Dmedical societies across Europe regularly engaged in tokenism.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. The final paragraph pairs two facts: 'only a few colleagues were so illogical,' and the appreciation of his contemporaries can be measured by 'the number of honours, diplomas, addresses and communications from public bodies and distinguished individuals which he received.'
If only a handful dissented, the profession at large accepted the work - and the honours followed from that acceptance.
Why the others fail.
* Option 1 mistakes context for cause. The small number of objectors is background; the recognition came from the many who saw that the method worked, not from the scarcity of critics.
* Option 3 invents a link. Dr Watt's claim about measles is recorded, but the passage never says it was refuted, nor connects it to the honours.
* Option 4 reads the honours as empty ceremony. Election to Europe's leading medical and scientific societies is presented as genuine esteem.
Final Answer: most of his colleagues realised the effectiveness of his work.
According to the French philosopher Jean Baudrillard, commodities available for consumption are not inherently negative things. Baudrillard tried to interpret consumption in modern societies by engaging with the 'cargo myth' prevalent among the indigenous Mela … read passage
How does Baudrillard engage with the cargo myth?
AHe uses it to show that consumption is a blessing.
BHe uses it as a metaphor to critique modern consumption.
CHe uses it to describe the suffering of Indigenous people.
DHe uses it to show that consumers should consume more serious objects.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: We are analyzing the rhetorical strategy of our philosopher Baudrillard. The text explicitly states that he views the "cargo myth" as an "important analogy for the ways in which consumers engage with objects of consumption." We need to figure out his ultimate motive for dropping this specific piece of lore.
Step 1: Decode his literary device. An "analogy" is basically a metaphor or a comparative story used to explain a deeper concept. Baudrillard is drawing a direct parallel between the Melanesian people waiting for literal cargo planes to bring them goods, and modern consumers waiting for their next online shopping haul to magically deliver happiness.
Step 2: Vibe check the options using a process of elimination.
* Option (A) is a massive L. The entire passage highlights the flaws in our shopping habits. He is definitely not calling blind consumption a "blessing."
* Option (B) is the absolute W. It perfectly translates "important analogy" to "metaphor," and accurately identifies that his whole goal is to critique (or deeply roast) how modern society consumes things.
* Option (C) misses the plot completely. The passage isn't a historical deep dive into the suffering of Indigenous people; he is just using their specific myth to psychoanalyze modern consumer behavior.
* Option (D) is pure fanfiction. He never tells us to go out and buy "more serious" things; he is critiquing the fundamental delusion of consumption itself.
Final Answer: Option (B)
Anxiety is an emotion that all people experience from time to time, and we do that for good reasons. It has been built into us; we have inherited it from our evolutionary past, because, in general, anxiety has a survival function. It kicks in whenever we sense … read passage
In what way might the relationship between exercise or physical activity and anxiety relief suggest a potential solution for individuals with anxiety disorders?
BPhysical activity serves as a temporary distraction from anxiety, but its long-term effects remain unclear.
CPhysical activity could enhance sleep quality, indirectly lessening anxiety symptoms.
DExercise may directly target the amygdala to reduce anxiety symptoms.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: Option 3 is correct as the passage notes that getting physically tired can help improve sleep quality, which in turn can relieve anxiety. Options 1 and 4 are incorrect as there is no direct link mentioned between endorphins enhancing cognitive therapy or targeting the amygdala. Option 2 is partially true but overlooks the long-term benefits mentioned like improved sleep.
Final Answer: Physical activity could enhance sleep quality, indirectly lessening anxiety symptoms.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls 'premium resellers'. Will the new-found ability to sell products direct … read passage
The main point the passage makes is that Apple
Aneeds physical stores to expand sales to more buyers of premium products.
BiPhone was already popular in India.
Chas realised the strategic importance of the Indian market.
Dneeds new branding and marketing strategies to compete with Samsung.
Pick an option to attempt
- 'Apple has finally understood that India's premium market is growing.'
- This citation underscores Apple's realization of the strategic importance of the Indian market.
On the 14th of May 1796, vaccine matter was taken from the hand of a dairy maid, Sarah Nelmes, and inserted by two superficial incisions in the arms of James Phipps, a healthy boy of about eight years of age. The boy went through an attack of cowpox as expecte … read passage
According to the author, the main idea in the passage is
Ascientific breakthroughs are more likely to happen in major urban centres.
Bdocumentation is key for disseminating science.
Cto explore the causes for vaccine hesitancy.
Dchance and risk play a part in the success of scientific experiments.
Pick an option to attempt
Look at the shape of the whole passage. It is a chain of near-misses. Jenner inoculates an eight-year-old and then deliberately exposes him to smallpox. He spends three months in London without finding a single volunteer. The trial that finally rescues the method is performed on a child already weakened by chronic hip-joint disease, who might easily have reacted badly.
The author draws the moral himself: 'In a way, the fate of vaccination hung in the balance and good luck was in its favour.' Risk taken, luck holding - that thread runs through the passage.
Why the others fail.
* Option 1 is contradicted by the events. London is where Jenner failed to find volunteers; the work itself was done in Gloucestershire.
* Option 2 promotes a detail. He did prepare a pamphlet, but the passage spends its length on outcomes and reception, not on the role of documentation.
* Option 3 confuses reporting with investigating. Ingenhouz and Watt are described as opponents, but the passage never asks what caused their hesitancy.
Final Answer: chance and risk play a part in the success of scientific experiments.
According to the French philosopher Jean Baudrillard, commodities available for consumption are not inherently negative things. Baudrillard tried to interpret consumption in modern societies by engaging with the 'cargo myth' prevalent among the indigenous Mela … read passage
Why are consumers unhappy with commodities that they have just bought?
ABecause they have exaggerated expectations of commodities.
BBecause television commercials do not create enough hype about commodities.
CBecause the Law of Diminishing Marginal Commodities comes into play.
DBecause they focus on improved functionality of commodities.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: We are diagnosing why that post-shopping clarity hits so hard. The passage explains exactly why consumers catch feelings over their new purchases and then get mad when the item doesn't instantly cure their sadness or make them the main character.
Step 1: Find the author's direct diagnosis. The text drops a massive truth bomb, stating: "While consumers should ideally be blaming their heightened expectations for their lack of happiness, they blame the commodity instead." Basically, you buy something thinking it will fix your entire life, and when reality sets in, you project that disappointment onto the product instead of acknowledging your own delusional hype.
Step 2: Vibe check the options through a process of elimination.
* Option (A) is the absolute W. "Exaggerated expectations" is a direct translation of the text's "heightened expectations." It perfectly captures the consumer's delusion.
* Option (B) is backwards. Commercials are literally the enablers creating *too much* hype, not too little.
* Option (C) sounds like a fake econ major flex. The passage never mentions any "Law of Diminishing Marginal Commodities," so this is completely out of pocket.
* Option (D) misses the emotional core of the text. The author argues that people are chasing a vibe (happiness/miracles), not just hyper-fixating on the technical specs or "improved functionality" of an item.
Final Answer: Option (A)
Anxiety is an emotion that all people experience from time to time, and we do that for good reasons. It has been built into us; we have inherited it from our evolutionary past, because, in general, anxiety has a survival function. It kicks in whenever we sense … read passage
Which of the following best indicates the relationship between anxiety and survival?
AAnxiety is part of our evolutionary past, yet has limited relevance now as it does not significantly impact our chances of survival.
BAnxiety, an intrinsic part of human nature, often disrupts our ability to thrive by acting as an impediment to survival.
CDespite being inherited from our evolutionary past, anxiety frequently undermines survival as it is not an integral part of human nature.
DAnxiety is ingrained within us due to our evolutionary heritage and generally serves to promote survival.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: Option 4 is correct because the passage explains that anxiety has a survival function inherited from our evolutionary past. Options 1, 2, and 3 misinterpret this role, suggesting either limited relevance, disruption to thriving, or frequent undermining of survival, none of which align with the passage's description.
Final Answer: Anxiety is ingrained within us due to our evolutionary heritage and generally serves to promote survival.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls 'premium resellers'. Will the new-found ability to sell products direct … read passage
Apple's aim is not only to increase sales of its iPhones, but to draw people into Apple's ecosystem. In the context of the passage, this statement means that Apple seeks to
Abring customers into a network of related products which it offers.
Battract customers to buy its phones through innovative means.
Cattract customers by displaying a wide range of aesthetically designed products.
Dbe the market leader in the world of premium smartphones.
Pick an option to attempt
- 'It might not pull up sales, but it pulls more people into the Apple ecosystem.'
- The citation indicates the goal of integrating customers into Apple's range of products and services.
On the 14th of May 1796, vaccine matter was taken from the hand of a dairy maid, Sarah Nelmes, and inserted by two superficial incisions in the arms of James Phipps, a healthy boy of about eight years of age. The boy went through an attack of cowpox as expecte … read passage
On returning from London, Dr. Jenner was disappointed because
Ahis friends responded negatively to the vaccine.
Bhe was unsuccessful in replicating the experiment due to lack of volunteers.
Chis friends would not agree with his findings on the vaccine.
Dthe vaccine did not receive any recognition, rewards, or a patent.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. The third paragraph gives the reason in the sentence immediately before the disappointment: 'He remained in London for nearly three months without being able to find anyone who would submit to vaccination. Jenner went back to Gloucestershire, disappointed.'
He went to London to demonstrate the result again in front of others. Without a single person willing to be vaccinated, there was no demonstration to give.
Why the others fail.
* Option 1 misplaces the obstacle. His friends are the people he introduced the subject to, and it was material left with them that Cline later used - hardly a negative response.
* Option 3 invents a disagreement. Nothing suggests his friends disputed the findings; what he lacked was volunteers, not agreement.
* Option 4 is the wrong part of the story. Honours arrive in the closing paragraph, and a patent is never mentioned at all.
Final Answer: he was unsuccessful in replicating the experiment due to lack of volunteers.
According to the French philosopher Jean Baudrillard, commodities available for consumption are not inherently negative things. Baudrillard tried to interpret consumption in modern societies by engaging with the 'cargo myth' prevalent among the indigenous Mela … read passage
What is Baudrillard's position on total happiness?
AIt is perpetually delayed.
BIt comes with patience and waiting.
CIt prioritises production over consumption.
DIt results from ethical consumption.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: We need to figure out what our guy Baudrillard thinks about achieving absolute, 100% "total happiness" through retail therapy. Spoiler alert: the prognosis is not a vibe.
Step 1: Decode the philosopher's core thesis. The passage text points out the "endless deferment of the arrival of total happiness." Let's translate that academic speak: "deferment" means delaying or pushing something back, and "endless" means it literally never stops. Basically, consumerism keeps moving the goalposts. You think buying the new iPhone will complete your life, but then the next one drops, and the cycle starts all over again. Happiness is always on backorder.
Step 2: Vibe check the options through a process of elimination.
* Option (A) is the absolute W. "Perpetually delayed" is the exact, perfect translation of "endless deferment." Total happiness is always one purchase away, forever.
* Option (B) is a massive L. He's not saying happiness will eventually arrive if you just chill and wait patiently. He's saying the waiting *never ends*.
* Option (C) misses the point of the question. While he talks about the disconnect from production, he doesn't claim that prioritizing it suddenly unlocks total happiness.
* Option (D) is pure fanfiction. "Ethical consumption" isn't even in the group chat for this specific philosophical drag.
Final Answer: Option (A)
Anxiety is an emotion that all people experience from time to time, and we do that for good reasons. It has been built into us; we have inherited it from our evolutionary past, because, in general, anxiety has a survival function. It kicks in whenever we sense … read passage
In the passage, the information about anxiety treatments is organized in which of the following ways?
ABy discussing various treatment options and their effectiveness.
BBy comparing different types of anxiety disorders.
CBy outlining the historical development of anxiety treatments.
DBy presenting contrasting viewpoints on the subject.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: Option 1 is correct as the passage reviews several treatment methods like exposure therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, and medication, discussing their roles and effectiveness. Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect because they imply a focus on comparison, historical progression, or debate, which are not central themes in the treatment discussion.
Final Answer: By discussing various treatment options and their effectiveness.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls 'premium resellers'. Will the new-found ability to sell products direct … read passage
The Apple retail stores in India will
Anot have any impact on Apple’s image.
Bbring in more customers and increase sales.
Cnot materially impact sales of iPhones.
Ddrive healthy competition in the smartphone market.
Pick an option to attempt
- 'It is not as if this will change Apple's sales in any dramatic way.'
- This citation directly suggests that the retail stores will not have a significant impact on sales.
On the 14th of May 1796, vaccine matter was taken from the hand of a dairy maid, Sarah Nelmes, and inserted by two superficial incisions in the arms of James Phipps, a healthy boy of about eight years of age. The boy went through an attack of cowpox as expecte … read passage
Twenty-three cases were put on record with the objective to explain very clearly that
Athe cowpox vaccine protected the patients from another deadly disease.
BDr. Jenner was ready to go to any extent, even testing the vaccine on his own son.
Caccidental contraction of cowpox happens among dairy workers.
Dit is beneficial to immunity if we work with cows and horses.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. The second paragraph states the purpose outright: Jenner 'had succeeded in demonstrating the protective quality of the cowpox virus against smallpox, by putting on record details of 23 cases'. The paragraph then closes by naming the same conclusion again - he 'demonstrated conclusively that the cowpox protects the human constitution from the infection of smallpox'.
The record was therefore assembled to establish one thing: that catching the milder disease shields a person from the deadlier one.
Why the others fail.
* Option 2 mistakes an entry for the purpose. Jenner's eleven-month-old son is one of the 23 cases, included as evidence rather than as a display of his resolve.
* Option 3 describes how the sample arose, not what it was meant to prove. Sixteen cases did occur accidentally among dairy workers, but that is the origin of the data.
* Option 4 generalises far beyond the claim. The passage credits cowpox specifically, never suggesting that working with cows and horses is good for immunity at large.
Final Answer: the cowpox vaccine protected the patients from another deadly disease.
According to the French philosopher Jean Baudrillard, commodities available for consumption are not inherently negative things. Baudrillard tried to interpret consumption in modern societies by engaging with the 'cargo myth' prevalent among the indigenous Mela … read passage
What is Baudrillard's position on consumption?
AIt is a utilitarian process.
BIt is a positive process.
CIt is an egalitarian process.
DIt is an irrational process.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: Let's analyze Baudrillard's overall diagnosis of our shopping addiction. We need to figure out what he actually thinks about the entire psychological process of how modern society consumes goods.
Step 1: Decode the philosopher's critique. The passage points out that modern consumers view consumption in the same "magical way" as the Melanesian people viewed aeroplanes dropping cargo from the sky. People literally think products appear out of thin air as miracles, replacing real happiness with fake signs and constantly waiting for a fulfillment that never arrives.
Step 2: Vibe check the options using a process of elimination. If shopping is heavily based on "magical" thinking, fake signs, and endless delusion, it is fundamentally disconnected from logic.
* Option (A) is a massive L. "Utilitarian" means strictly practical and useful. The text proves our shopping habits are based on delusional magic, not practicality.
* Option (B) is a trap. The passage opens by saying the *commodities* (products) themselves aren't inherently negative, but it definitely doesn't claim our toxic, delusion-fueled consumption *process* is a net positive.
* Option (C) is off-topic. "Egalitarian" means equal for everyone, which isn't even in the group chat for this philosophical drag.
* Option (D) is the absolute W. Relying on magical thinking, chasing fake aesthetic signs instead of real happiness, and waiting for impossible miracles is the literal definition of "irrational" behavior.
Final Answer: Option (D)
Anxiety is an emotion that all people experience from time to time, and we do that for good reasons. It has been built into us; we have inherited it from our evolutionary past, because, in general, anxiety has a survival function. It kicks in whenever we sense … read passage
Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is correct?
AExposure therapy encourages individuals to face their feared situations gradually.
BRegular exercise does little to alleviate anxiety symptoms and improve sleep quality.
CMedication is the first-line therapy and primary cure for anxiety disorders.
DCognitive behaviour therapy is the most preferred treatment for anxiety disorders.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: Option 1 is correct as the passage specifically mentions exposure therapy as a graded method to face feared situations. Options 2 and 3 are incorrect as the passage clearly supports the benefits of exercise and states that medication is not a cure but a control method. Option 4, while plausible, is not explicitly stated as the most preferred treatment.
Final Answer: Exposure therapy encourages individuals to face their feared situations gradually.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls 'premium resellers'. Will the new-found ability to sell products direct … read passage
Based on the passage which one of the following is not true?
ARegulatory restrictions were eased in 2023.
BiPhone 14 is being manufactured in India.
CCurrently 5 to 7 percent of all iPhones are manufactured in India.
DManufacturing of iPhones in India commenced in 2017.
Pick an option to attempt
- 'In 2019, the Indian government relaxed some investment rules.'
- This citation confirms that the easing of restrictions occurred prior to 2023, making Option 1 incorrect.
On the 14th of May 1796, vaccine matter was taken from the hand of a dairy maid, Sarah Nelmes, and inserted by two superficial incisions in the arms of James Phipps, a healthy boy of about eight years of age. The boy went through an attack of cowpox as expecte … read passage
By calling the vaccine unjustifiable, Dr. Ingenhouz meant that vaccination
Amade people sick and failed to provide general immunity.
Bwas an injustice against those on whom it was tested.
Cwas being carried out without any legal basis.
Dactually spread the disease to a large population.
Pick an option to attempt
The anchor. Ingenhouz's charge is quoted in full: vaccination was 'a dangerous innovation, absolutely unjustifiable, and communicated a disease without protecting against any other'.
Unpack the two halves of that accusation. 'Communicated a disease' means the procedure gave people an illness. 'Without protecting against any other' means it bought them nothing in exchange. *Unjustifiable* is the verdict those two halves produce: a treatment that harms and does not protect has no case to make for itself.
Why the others fail.
* Option 2 reads 'unjustifiable' as an ethical complaint on behalf of the test subjects. Consent is never raised anywhere in the passage.
* Option 3 turns it into a legal objection. No law, licence or regulation appears in the text.
* Option 4 inflates the scale. The accusation concerns what the vaccine did to the person receiving it, not the spread of disease through a population.
Final Answer: made people sick and failed to provide general immunity.
Supposing half a dozen or a dozen men were cast ashore from a wreck on an uninhabited island and left to their own resources, one of course, according to his capacity, would be set to one business and one to another; the strongest to dig and to cut wood, and t … read passage
When a dozen men are cast away on an imaginary island, the best educated would look for metals in rocks because
Ametals can be used to make weapons.
Bsuch an island probably has unexploited resources.
Che may find it beneath him to dig or cut or make shoes.
Dhe is suited for such work.
Pick an option to attempt
- Metals can be used to make weapons. - The passage does not mention using metals specifically for making weapons. The focus is on utilizing skills for the common benefit, not on conflict or weaponry.
- Such an island probably has unexploited resources. - While the island might have unexploited resources, the passage emphasizes assigning tasks based on each person's capabilities, not because the island is unexploited.
- He may find it beneath him to dig or cut or make shoes. - This implies a sense of superiority or disdain for other types of labor, which is not supported by the passage. The passage highlights collaboration and using each person's skills for the group's benefit.
- He is suited for such work. - The passage mentions: 'the best educated to look for iron or lead in the rocks, and to plan the channels for the irrigation of the fields.' This shows that the best educated person is assigned tasks like finding metals and planning because they are suited for such work based on their education and expertise.
Supposing half a dozen or a dozen men were cast ashore from a wreck on an uninhabited island and left to their own resources, one of course, according to his capacity, would be set to one business and one to another; the strongest to dig and to cut wood, and t … read passage
The author states that any appearance of secrecy or separateness would instantly and justly be looked upon with suspicion. From this statement we may infer that
Awhat is secret is not what is separate
Bsecrecy is not exactly the same as separateness
Cit is natural to be suspicious of secrecy
Dit only takes an instant for a relationship to deteriorate
Pick an option to attempt
- What is secret is not what is separate. - This option does not accurately capture the author's point. The passage discusses secrecy and separateness together, implying both are problematic, but it doesn't distinguish them as fundamentally different concepts in this context.
- Secrecy is not exactly the same as separateness. - This is not what the author is emphasizing. The passage treats secrecy and separateness as intertwined issues that lead to suspicion, rather than as distinct concepts to be differentiated.
- It is natural to be suspicious of secrecy. - The passage supports this inference. It states that any appearance of secrecy or separateness would 'instantly, and justly, be looked upon with suspicion,' suggesting that it is natural and reasonable to be suspicious of secrecy.
- It only takes an instant for a relationship to deteriorate. - While the passage mentions that suspicion arises instantly, it does not discuss the deterioration of relationships in this context. The focus is on the immediate reaction to secrecy, not the long-term effects on relationships.
Supposing half a dozen or a dozen men were cast ashore from a wreck on an uninhabited island and left to their own resources, one of course, according to his capacity, would be set to one business and one to another; the strongest to dig and to cut wood, and t … read passage
The instance of the shoemaker who refuses to show his source and asks for more corn and potatoes, is an example of
Aa strong bargain.
Bunfair practice.
Cthe system of barter.
Dthe intent to make trouble.
Pick an option to attempt
- A strong bargain. - This option does not fit the context. The passage describes the shoemaker's behavior as suspicious and selfish, not as a clever or advantageous negotiation.
- Unfair practice. - This is supported by the passage. The shoemaker's refusal to show the source of the bark and his intention to ask for more corn and potatoes than deserved is portrayed as unfair and selfish, leading to suspicion.
- The system of barter. - While the shoemaker's actions take place within a barter system, the passage's focus is on the fairness and openness of transactions, not on the barter system itself.
- The intent to make trouble. - Although the shoemaker's actions are suspicious, the passage does not explicitly state that he intends to make trouble. It emphasizes selfishness and unfairness rather than deliberate troublemaking.
Supposing half a dozen or a dozen men were cast ashore from a wreck on an uninhabited island and left to their own resources, one of course, according to his capacity, would be set to one business and one to another; the strongest to dig and to cut wood, and t … read passage
According to the author, whatever one's work might be
Ahardships are going to be part of it.
Bone cannot keep complaining.
Cone should expect others to assure of help and advance our labours.
Done must offer help to others in order to receive help.
Pick an option to attempt
- Hardships are going to be part of it. - This is not explicitly stated in the passage. While the passage mentions difficulties, it does not assert that hardships are an inevitable part of any work.
- One cannot keep complaining. - The passage does not mention anything about complaining. It focuses on openness and cooperation rather than attitudes towards difficulties.
- One should expect others to assure of help and advance our labours. - This is not explicitly stated. The passage emphasizes mutual support and cooperation but does not imply that one should expect others to assure help.
- One must offer help to others in order to receive help. - This aligns with the passage's message. The author suggests that openness and mutual assistance are crucial for progress, indicating that helping others and being open to receiving help are important.
Supposing half a dozen or a dozen men were cast ashore from a wreck on an uninhabited island and left to their own resources, one of course, according to his capacity, would be set to one business and one to another; the strongest to dig and to cut wood, and t … read passage
The author's belief is that for progress to happen
Aa team should consist of people with multiple talents.
Bco-operation among team members is essential.
Cone must deal with those who are secretive.
Dtransparency among all concerned is mandatory.
Pick an option to attempt
- A team should consist of people with multiple talents. - While the passage does describe people being assigned tasks according to their skills, the main focus is not on the variety of talents but on the need for cooperation and transparency.
- Co-operation among team members is essential. - This is a strong point made in the passage, emphasizing that helping each other leads to progress. However, it is not the most specific belief stated by the author.
- One must deal with those who are secretive. - The passage mentions that secrecy leads to suspicion, but it does not suggest that dealing with secretive individuals is the key to progress.
- Transparency among all concerned is mandatory. - This is the correct answer. The passage stresses that any appearance of secrecy or separateness is looked upon with suspicion and that progress is made through openness and frankness in relations.
Supposing half a dozen or a dozen men were cast ashore from a wreck on an uninhabited island and left to their own resources, one of course, according to his capacity, would be set to one business and one to another; the strongest to dig and to cut wood, and t … read passage
The writer makes a hypothesis, which can be related to
Acommunities in general.
Ban imaginary island, rich with resources.
Can ideal world of talented people.
Da primitive and unsophisticated world.
Pick an option to attempt
- Communities in general. - This is supported by the passage. The scenario described on the island serves as a metaphor for how communities should function, emphasizing cooperation and openness.
- An imaginary island, rich with resources. - While the passage does mention an imaginary island, the focus is not on the island's richness in resources but on the behavior and cooperation of the people.
- An ideal world of talented people. - The passage describes a situation where people use their talents effectively, but the main point is about cooperation and transparency, not about an ideal world of talented individuals.
- A primitive and unsophisticated world. - The passage describes a basic scenario of survival and cooperation, but it does not necessarily emphasize primitiveness or lack of sophistication.
The perennial debate over gender differences threatens to remain inconclusive. Stereotypes pertaining to male superiority and female submissiveness could be traced to earlier ages where assigned roles were needed as survival measures. But, can we today see a s … read passage
The research of a British professor of cognitive neuroimaging has succeeded in establishing that
Athe brains of men and women are alike.
Bscience needs to challenge the status quo.
Csociety must break away from attempts at stereotyping gender issues.
Dthe potential of a human brain is not directly linked to gender.
Pick an option to attempt
- The brains of men and women are alike. - The passage does not claim that the brains of men and women are exactly alike. It states that no decisive category-defining differences have been found, which is different from saying they are alike in every aspect.
- Science needs to challenge the status quo. - While the professor's research challenges existing stereotypes, the primary conclusion is not about the need for science to challenge the status quo but rather about the findings related to brain differences.
- Society must break away from attempts at stereotyping gender issues. - This is an implication of the research, but it is not the primary conclusion of the professor's findings. The research results lead to this suggestion rather than directly establishing it.
- The potential of a human brain is not directly linked to gender. - This is the correct answer. The passage states, 'Her conclusive findings establish that no brain differences can be found that are solely gender related,' which means the potential of the brain is not directly linked to gender.
The perennial debate over gender differences threatens to remain inconclusive. Stereotypes pertaining to male superiority and female submissiveness could be traced to earlier ages where assigned roles were needed as survival measures. But, can we today see a s … read passage
By referring to the world as 'gendered' the writer wants to convey that
Agender differences can be detected right from childhood.
Bsociety continues to be fixated on gender stereotypes.
Cone's gender is bound to determine one's abilities.
Dthe debate on gender differences will never be resolved.
Pick an option to attempt
- Gender differences can be detected right from childhood. - While the passage mentions that gendered toys are given to children, it does not state that actual differences can be detected from childhood. It focuses on stereotypes rather than inherent differences.
- Society continues to be fixated on gender stereotypes. - This is supported by the passage. The author talks about how 'we continue to live with notions that one's gender determines one's skills and preferences,' indicating an ongoing fixation on gender stereotypes.
- One's gender is bound to determine one's abilities. - The passage argues against this idea, stating that there are no decisive category-defining brain differences based on gender. It challenges the notion that gender determines abilities.
- The debate on gender differences will never be resolved. - While the passage acknowledges that the debate remains inconclusive, this option does not directly relate to the term 'gendered' as used by the writer.
The perennial debate over gender differences threatens to remain inconclusive. Stereotypes pertaining to male superiority and female submissiveness could be traced to earlier ages where assigned roles were needed as survival measures. But, can we today see a s … read passage
One of the dangers in adopting a binary view of the human brain is that it can
Apromote the notion of feminine and masculine traits.
Bdetermine as well as limit academic choices.
Clead to the distortion and misinterpretation of scientific data.
Dbe used to encourage male dominance and superiority.
Pick an option to attempt
- Promote the notion of feminine and masculine traits. - This is supported by the passage. The author mentions that adopting a binary view of the brain can lead to promoting stereotypes, such as considering emotional traits as feminine.
- Determine as well as limit academic choices. - While the passage does mention that a binary view can limit academic choices (e.g., girls being discouraged from science), this is not the main danger highlighted.
- Lead to the distortion and misinterpretation of scientific data. - The passage discusses how science has been misused or misinterpreted in the context of stereotypes, but this is not listed as a direct danger of adopting a binary view.
- Be used to encourage male dominance and superiority. - The passage does mention that such views can justify male dominance, but this is presented as a specific example rather than the primary danger.
The perennial debate over gender differences threatens to remain inconclusive. Stereotypes pertaining to male superiority and female submissiveness could be traced to earlier ages where assigned roles were needed as survival measures. But, can we today see a s … read passage
The writer of this passage wants to emphasise the need to
Ause new insights provided by scientific research for a better understanding of human abilities.
Bcontinuously debate issues of gender differences to achieve human progress.
Cquestion the findings of scientific inquiry into the functioning of the human brain.
Daccept gender differences as essential to the survival of the human species.
Pick an option to attempt
- Use new insights provided by scientific research for a better understanding of human abilities. - This is supported by the passage. The writer emphasizes moving beyond stereotypes and utilizing scientific research to understand the brain's potential and adaptability without being constrained by gender.
- Continuously debate issues of gender differences to achieve human progress. - While the passage discusses the debate over gender differences, the emphasis is on moving beyond the debate and stereotypes rather than continuously engaging in it.
- Question the findings of scientific inquiry into the functioning of the human brain. - The passage does not suggest questioning scientific findings but rather correcting misinterpretations and using accurate scientific insights to challenge stereotypes.
- Accept gender differences as essential to the survival of the human species. - This is contrary to the writer's message. The passage argues against the idea that gender differences determine abilities or roles.
The perennial debate over gender differences threatens to remain inconclusive. Stereotypes pertaining to male superiority and female submissiveness could be traced to earlier ages where assigned roles were needed as survival measures. But, can we today see a s … read passage
The synonym for 'stranglehold' (Para 1 ) is
Aasphyxiation
Bcontainment
Cprohibiting entry
Doverwhelming control
Pick an option to attempt
- Asphyxiation. - While 'asphyxiation' relates to suffocation, it is a more literal term and not used in the context of control or dominance in the passage.
- Containment. - 'Containment' refers to keeping something under control or within limits, but it does not convey the strong sense of dominance implied by 'stranglehold.'
- Prohibiting entry. - This means preventing access, which is not the same as having a dominant or controlling influence.
- Overwhelming control. - This is the correct synonym. 'Stranglehold' in the passage refers to a strong, restrictive influence or control over perceptions.
The perennial debate over gender differences threatens to remain inconclusive. Stereotypes pertaining to male superiority and female submissiveness could be traced to earlier ages where assigned roles were needed as survival measures. But, can we today see a s … read passage
The antonym for 'unbounded' (Para 2 ) is
Aimprisoned
Baggressive
Crestricted
Dfearful
Pick an option to attempt
- Imprisoned. - While 'imprisoned' suggests confinement, it is a stronger term than what is needed as an antonym for 'unbounded,' which generally means without limits or boundaries.
- Aggressive. - 'Aggressive' is not related to the concept of being bounded or unbounded, so it does not serve as a suitable antonym.
- Restricted. - This is the correct antonym. 'Unbounded' means without limits or boundaries, so 'restricted,' meaning limited or constrained, is an appropriate opposite.
- Fearful. - 'Fearful' is not related to the concept of being bounded or unbounded and thus is not a suitable antonym.
One of the peculiarities which distinguish the present age is the multiplication of books. Everyday brings new advertisements of literary undertakings, and we are flattered with repeated promises of growing wise on easier terms than our progenitors. How much e … read passage
Which of the following statements are true about the given passage?
A. The passage presents a robust picture of the publication industry.
B. The passage presents a bleak condition of publications in the present age.
C. The main idea of the passage is elaborated through juxtaposition.
D. The passage is primarily in the present tense with active and occasional passive sentence construction.
AA and C Only
BB and D Only
CA, C and D Only
DB, C and D Only
Pick an option to attempt
A - False. The passage gives a critical view of the publication industry, not a robust or comprehensive picture of it.
B - True. The writer criticises most current publications, closing on collections that 'only serve to distract choice without supplying any real want.'
C - True. The argument is built on contrast: authors who teach us something we did not know before are set against those who merely compile a third book out of two others.
D - True. The passage runs in the present tense throughout - *is*, *brings*, *supplies* - with mainly active constructions and the occasional passive.
B, C and D are true, so the answer is Option 4.
One of the peculiarities which distinguish the present age is the multiplication of books. Everyday brings new advertisements of literary undertakings, and we are flattered with repeated promises of growing wise on easier terms than our progenitors. How much e … read passage
Which of the following terms suitably describe the idea stated in the given passage?
A. Copyright laws
B. Plagiarism
C. Duplication
D. Innovation
AA and B Only
BB and C Only
CA, B and C Only
DB, C and D Only
Pick an option to attempt
The passage is about authors reusing other people's material instead of producing anything of their own.
A - Copyright laws are never mentioned; the complaint is about originality, not legality.
B - Plagiarism fits: authors 'compile a third' book 'without any new materials of their own.'
C - Duplication fits too: the passage is explicitly about compilations assembled out of existing books.
D - Innovation is what the passage says is *missing*, so it does not describe the idea being stated.
B and C, so the answer is Option 2.
One of the peculiarities which distinguish the present age is the multiplication of books. Everyday brings new advertisements of literary undertakings, and we are flattered with repeated promises of growing wise on easier terms than our progenitors. How much e … read passage
Which of the following statements are true about the given passage?
A. The writer condemns the vanity publications devoid of new ideas.
B. Though the writer acknowledges the contribution of the genuine writers, he appears to be worried about the prevailing publications.
C. The writer denigrates and outrightly rejects the compilation works in general.
D. Instead of being totally against the compilations, the writer opines that such works could be substantially useful, if they are done properly.
AA and B Only
BA and D Only
CA, B and D Only
DB, C and D Only
Pick an option to attempt
A - True. The writer condemns authors whose 'only task' is to 'lay two books before them out of which they compile a third, without any new materials of their own.'
B - True. He praises the writer who 'teaches us anything which we know not before', yet worries about the 'multitude of authors' and the collections 'poured lately from the press.'
C - False. He says the opposite outright: 'That all compilations are useless, I do not assert.'
D - True. A compiler who 'collects those under proper heads is laudably employed' and 'facilitates the progress of others' - so compilations done properly are worthwhile.
A, B and D are true, so the answer is Option 3.
Who has not often observed two dogs, members of the same household, communicating with each other? Pug and Gyp were two animals that belonged to the family where I spent a summer vacation. They thought much of each other when romping together in the yard, or i … read passage
The narrator observed that the two dogs, Pug and Gyp that belonged to the family ___
Athought much about each other throughout the day.
Bcommunicated with each other about everything.
Cromped and foraged together in the yard.
Dplayed with each other and hunted together.
Pick an option to attempt
Para 1
Dogs communicate silently
Para 2
Common animal warning language
Para 3
Sparrows and robins fight
From passage: "They thought much of each other when romping together in the yard, or in foraging the neighbouring woods and fields for rabbits and groundhogs."
Thought Process Breakdown:
The question asks what the narrator observed about Pug and Gyp.
→ We need to find the exact activity described in the passage.
→ The passage says they romped together in the yard.
→ It also says they foraged in the woods and fields for rabbits and groundhogs.
→ "Romped" means played.
→ "Foraging for rabbits and groundhogs" means hunting/searching for game.
So, the best answer is that they played with each other and hunted together.
Option Analysis:
* 🟠 Option A→ Overstatement → They cared for each other during play and hunting, but "throughout the day" is not stated.
* 🔴 Option B→ Too Broad → The passage does not say they communicated about everything.
* 🟠 Option C→ Partly Correct but Incomplete → They romped in the yard, but foraged in the woods and fields too.
* 🟢 Option D→ Correct → It correctly combines romping as playing and foraging for game as hunting.
Who has not often observed two dogs, members of the same household, communicating with each other? Pug and Gyp were two animals that belonged to the family where I spent a summer vacation. They thought much of each other when romping together in the yard, or i … read passage
The term lingua franca refers to a language which ___
Ais widely spoken in France.
Bhumans cannot learn or understand.
Cis the common one for people with different native languages.
Dis used by all birds and animals to communicate within their species.
Pick an option to attempt
From passage: "Yet there is another language, a sort of animal lingua franca, which is common to all."
Thought Process Breakdown:
The question asks the meaning of "lingua franca".
→ The passage says each animal species has its own dialect.
→ Then it says there is another language common to all.
→ So, "lingua franca" means a common language understood by different groups.
→ In normal usage also, it means a common language used by people with different native languages.
Option Analysis:
* 🔴 Option A→ Word Trap → "Lingua franca" does not mean a language spoken in France.
* 🔴 Option B→ Unstated Meaning → It does not mean a language humans cannot understand.
* 🟢 Option C→ Correct → It means a common language used among groups with different native languages.
* 🟠 Option D→ Subtle Inaccuracy → The passage talks about communication common to all species, not just within one species.
Who has not often observed two dogs, members of the same household, communicating with each other? Pug and Gyp were two animals that belonged to the family where I spent a summer vacation. They thought much of each other when romping together in the yard, or i … read passage
The author had observed the dogs' interchange of ideas several times and felt that they communicated ___
Avia sounds inaudible to humans and gestures that one could not understand.
Bthe direction each dog would take and what each would do.
Cwith their heads in close contiguity for two or three minutes.
Dwith an understanding beyond words and sounds.
Pick an option to attempt
From passage: "There were no audible utterances, no visible gestures, yet there was an interchange of ideas. Through the medium of the eye were the thoughts conveyed."
Thought Process Breakdown:
The question asks how the dogs communicated.
→ The passage clearly says there were no audible sounds.
→ It also says there were no visible gestures.
→ Still, the narrator felt there was an exchange of ideas.
→ Their thoughts were conveyed through the eyes.
So, the communication was beyond normal words, sounds, or gestures.
Option Analysis:
* 🔴 Option A→ Opposite Meaning → The passage says there were no audible utterances and no visible gestures.
* 🟠 Option B→ Plausible but Unstated → They may have planned directions, but the passage does not state this exact message.
* 🟠 Option C→ Incomplete Detail → This describes what they did physically, not how the ideas were exchanged.
* 🟢 Option D→ Correct → The passage suggests an understanding beyond words and sounds.
Who has not often observed two dogs, members of the same household, communicating with each other? Pug and Gyp were two animals that belonged to the family where I spent a summer vacation. They thought much of each other when romping together in the yard, or i … read passage
The war between the robins and the sparrows ended when ___
Athe brethren of the sparrow flocked to the defence against the alien.
Bthe sparrows communicated with an ear-piercing harangue for which they are particularly noted.
Cthe robins who were getting the better of the two parties also got help from several other birds.
Dmore than a score of robins in the immediate vicinity chased away the sparrows.
Pick an option to attempt
From passage: "But the war cry which they sounded not only summoned help to their standard, but it was equally understood by all the other birds of the neighbourhood, who flocked to the defence of their brethren against the alien."
Thought Process Breakdown:
The question asks when the war between robins and sparrows ended.
→ First, the robins were winning against the sparrows.
→ Then the sparrows called their friends through a loud cry.
→ But that cry was also understood by other birds.
→ Those other birds came to defend their own native birds against the alien sparrows.
→ Finally, the sparrows had to retreat.
So, the fight ended when the robins, already winning, got support from other birds.
Option Analysis:
* 🔴 Option A→ Confusing Reference → The defence was against the alien sparrows, not in support of them.
* 🟠 Option B→ Incomplete Detail → The harangue happened, but it was not the final reason the war ended.
* 🟢 Option C→ Correct → The robins were already winning and then other birds joined their side, forcing the sparrows to retreat.
* 🔴 Option D→ Factual Error → The passage states a score of the sparrows' friends gathered, not a score of robins.
Who has not often observed two dogs, members of the same household, communicating with each other? Pug and Gyp were two animals that belonged to the family where I spent a summer vacation. They thought much of each other when romping together in the yard, or i … read passage
According to the passage, the English sparrow is quarrelsome, pugnacious and it ___
Ais as useful as a robin, bluebird or martin.
Boccupies whatever space it can find to bring up its young ones.
Cis a native species driven to fight for its rights.
Dseeks quarters in the rural districts which other birds do not infect.
Pick an option to attempt
From passage: "It appropriates every available locality for nesting purposes, and our native species are driven to the necessity of fighting for their rights."
Thought Process Breakdown:
The question asks what else is true about the English sparrow.
→ The passage says it is quarrelsome and pugnacious.
→ Then it says it appropriates every available locality for nesting.
→ "Appropriates" means takes over.
→ "Nesting purposes" means making a place to raise young ones.
So, the English sparrow occupies whatever space it can find for nesting.
Option Analysis:
* 🔴 Option A→ Opposite Meaning → The passage presents robins, bluebirds and martins as useful birds driven away by sparrows.
* 🟢 Option B→ Correct → "Appropriates every available locality for nesting" means it occupies spaces to raise young ones.
* 🔴 Option C→ Wrong Subject → The native species fight for their rights, not the English sparrow.
* 🔴 Option D→ Wrong Subject → The native birds seek rural quarters, not the sparrows.
Anger can be a useful emotion. It can play a key role in building a strong individual psyche, as also a just society. But the algohacking of our brains to keep them in a state of incessant anger? That's pure poison. Some companies and individuals draw colossal … read passage
The cry of warning from a bird or animal ___
Ais an expression of fear of humans and predators.
Bmakes the sportsman realise that he has lost his only chance of a shot.
Cis distinct enough for several species to interpret correctly.
Dcould be that of a dog, crow, jay or magpie.
Pick an option to attempt
From passage: "A cry of warning, no matter from what bird or animal it emanates, is understood by them all."
Thought Process Breakdown:
The question asks what is true about a cry of warning.
→ The passage says every species has its own dialect.
→ But it also says a warning cry is commonly understood.
→ It gives examples: crow, jay, magpie, rooster.
→ Other birds and animals understand the warning and run to cover.
So, the warning cry is clear enough for different species to interpret correctly.
Option Analysis:
* 🟠 Option A→ Too Broad → The cry may be about danger, but the passage focuses on shared understanding across species.
* 🟠 Option B→ Side Effect → The sportsman losing his shot is an example, not the main meaning of the cry.
* 🟢 Option C→ Correct → The cry is understood correctly by several species.
* 🟠 Option D→ Incomplete → It names possible sources but misses the important idea: cross-species interpretation.
Anger can be a useful emotion. It can play a key role in building a strong individual psyche, as also a just society. But the algohacking of our brains to keep them in a state of incessant anger? That's pure poison. Some companies and individuals draw colossal … read passage
The rage bait problem can be addressed by ___
Aconsuming more news on social media.
Balgohacking content that is designed to produce anger.
Cturning one's attention more closely to hateful propaganda.
Dblocking sites that propagate inflammatory content.
Pick an option to attempt
Para 1
Anger and online harm
Para 2
Rage bait distorts reality
Para 3
Blocking as resistance
From passage: "If you block the accounts that most inflame you, you deprive them of your attention... Blocking even hurts them with the algorithm."
Thought Process Breakdown:
The question asks how rage bait can be addressed.
→ Find the action suggested by the author.
→ Para 3 says: block the accounts that inflame you.
→ Blocking removes your attention.
→ It also hurts them with the algorithm.
So, the answer is blocking inflammatory content.
Option Analysis:
* 🔴 Option A→ Opposite Meaning → Social media rage bait is shown as the problem, not the solution.
* 🔴 Option B→ Problem, Not Solution → Algohacking anger is what the passage criticises.
* 🔴 Option C→ Opposite Meaning → More attention to hateful propaganda helps rage bait.
* 🟢 Option D→ Correct → Blocking inflammatory sites/accounts is the author's solution.
Anger can be a useful emotion. It can play a key role in building a strong individual psyche, as also a just society. But the algohacking of our brains to keep them in a state of incessant anger? That's pure poison. Some companies and individuals draw colossal … read passage
The phrase "a civilisational battle" could best be interpreted as a conflict that affects ___
Aa battle of classes within society.
Bthe existential foundations of a society.
Ca change into a new and better type of society.
Dthe outward forms of social beliefs and behaviour.
Pick an option to attempt
From passage: "This is a civilisational battle. We must fight against the atrophy of our attention... and to regain our sense and sensibility."
Thought Process Breakdown:
The question asks what "civilisational battle" means.
→ This is not a literal war.
→ The author is saying rage bait damages attention, sense, and sensibility.
→ These are basic foundations of a healthy society.
So, it means a conflict affecting society's deep foundations.
Option Analysis:
* 🔴 Option A→ Unstated Scope → No class battle is discussed.
* 🟢 Option B→ Correct → It affects the deep foundations of society.
* 🟠 Option C→ Positive Distortion → The passage warns of damage, not improvement.
* 🟠 Option D→ Too Surface-Level → The issue is deeper than outward behaviour.
Anger can be a useful emotion. It can play a key role in building a strong individual psyche, as also a just society. But the algohacking of our brains to keep them in a state of incessant anger? That's pure poison. Some companies and individuals draw colossal … read passage
The writer states all of the following except:
AMisuse of anger can negatively impact general wellbeing.
BAnger has been used by companies to gain monetary benefits.
CConstant anger has a function in certain situations.
DAnger has no useful purpose as it has no outcome.
Pick an option to attempt
From passage: "Anger can be a useful emotion... But the algohacking of our brains to keep them in a state of incessant anger? That's pure poison."
Thought Process Breakdown:
The question asks for the statement that is not stated.
→ In "except" questions, find the false statement.
→ The passage says anger can be useful.
→ It also says constant algorithm-driven anger is harmful.
→ It says companies profit from this anger.
So, any option saying anger has no useful purpose is wrong.
Option Analysis:
* 🟠 Option A→ Stated → Misused anger hurts general wellbeing.
* 🟠 Option B→ Stated → Companies profit from rage bait.
* 🟠 Option C→ Stated → Anger can be useful in some situations.
* 🟢 Option D→ Correct → The passage says anger can be useful, so this is false.
Anger can be a useful emotion. It can play a key role in building a strong individual psyche, as also a just society. But the algohacking of our brains to keep them in a state of incessant anger? That's pure poison. Some companies and individuals draw colossal … read passage
The reference to David and Goliath suggests that ___
Athe seemingly weak can succeed in unequal fights.
Bresistance to large negative forces fails.
Cif powerful forces are defeated, they will revive.
Dactions that seem unnecessary can be successful.
Pick an option to attempt
From passage: "Blocking even hurts them with the algorithm. David did defeat Goliath."
Thought Process Breakdown:
The question asks what David and Goliath suggests.
→ David was small and weak.
→ Goliath was huge and powerful.
→ David still won.
Here, ordinary users are like David.
Big platforms and algorithms are like Goliath.
So, small users can still fight large harmful systems.
Option Analysis:
* 🟢 Option A→ Correct → The weak can succeed in an unequal fight.
* 🔴 Option B→ Opposite Meaning → The passage says resistance can work.
* 🟠 Option C→ Plausible but Unstated → Revival of powerful forces is not mentioned.
* 🟠 Option D→ Distorted Meaning → Blocking is useful, not unnecessary.
Anger can be a useful emotion. It can play a key role in building a strong individual psyche, as also a just society. But the algohacking of our brains to keep them in a state of incessant anger? That's pure poison. Some companies and individuals draw colossal … read passage
According to the author, rage bait works when ___
Areading responsible accounts of pollution, terror or elections provides social media users food for thought.
Bsocial media content fuels public anger to bring about constructive social change.
Ctech platforms deliberately supply distorted content that incentivises hate.
Dusers actively chase news content that conforms to their political biases.
Pick an option to attempt
From passage: "The algorithms got tweaked to feed us more and more of the same, activating a diabolical incentive structure of hate."
Thought Process Breakdown:
The question asks when rage bait works.
→ Rage bait means content designed to create anger.
→ Platforms saw that angry content increases engagement.
→ So algorithms started feeding more such content.
→ This creates hate and distorted reality.
Option Analysis:
* 🔴 Option A→ Opposite Context → Responsible reports give food for thought, not rage.
* 🟠 Option B→ Positive Distortion → Rage bait is called poisonous, not constructive.
* 🟢 Option C→ Correct → Platforms feed distorted content that incentivises hate.
* 🟠 Option D→ Plausible but Unstated → Political bias is not the main mechanism given.
Anger can be a useful emotion. It can play a key role in building a strong individual psyche, as also a just society. But the algohacking of our brains to keep them in a state of incessant anger? That's pure poison. Some companies and individuals draw colossal … read passage
The author is of the opinion that ___
Athe response of users does not vary according to the media consumed.
Bthe reaction of users cannot be controlled by media.
Csocial media reports more widely and responsibly.
Dreading responsible media reports promotes thoughtfulness.
Pick an option to attempt
From passage: "Reading responsible accounts of pollution, a terror attack, an election result etc. would give you food for thought."
Thought Process Breakdown:
The question asks for the author's opinion.
→ The author compares responsible media with social media feeds.
→ Responsible reports make people think.
→ Social media rage bait pushes people into troll mode.
So, the author believes responsible media promotes thoughtfulness.
Option Analysis:
* 🔴 Option A→ Opposite Meaning → The passage shows user response changes by media type.
* 🔴 Option B→ Opposite Meaning → The passage says media can influence reactions.
* 🔴 Option C→ Opposite Meaning → Social media is shown as distorted, not responsible.
* 🟢 Option D→ Correct → Responsible media reports promote thoughtfulness.