Directions (1-2): In the following questions, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Q1. Three summons have been (A)/ issued by the district court (B)/ but he has not turned up yet. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q2. Ritu is a very good fashion (A)/ designer but her designs are not (B)/ easily accessible with the public. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Directions (3-4): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Q3. HOGWASH
crap
logic
malarkey
sharp
Q4. EXTANT
forsake
abiding
destroyed
living
Directions (5-8): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Q5. A stiff-necked person
Honest and open
An obstinate person
A source of quarrel
Ordinary person
Q6. Cross out
Interrupt
Summon up
Eliminate
Inflate
Q7. Make away with
To compensate
To steal
To find out
To understand
Q8. To put one out of countenance
To put a difficulty in the way of progress
To provoke quarrel
To make one feel ashamed
To deceive someone
Directions (9-10): In the following questions, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Q9.
spontaneity
acquaintance
appropriation
liquefieable
Q10.
repercussion
obsolescing
sillhoutte
ludicrous
Directions (11-15): A passage is given with five questions following it. Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given four alternatives.
Science and religion – the two terms have come to signify a mutual antagonism. The two, it is commonly declared, are poles apart; their spheres of activity and their methods differ widely, so much so that they are considered to be irreconcilable. On the face of it, science and religion appear to be the two opposite poles of man's consciousness. Science is basically concerned with the material world; its efforts are directed towards unraveling the “how” of reality while religion is concerned with the “why” of reality. Science deals with analyzing tangible entities into its minutest parts, and then arrives at conclusions about the way in which tangible realities are organized. While science is analytical, religion takes the ultimate reality for granted. Religion follows the metaphysical path; the concept of God is ultimately a matter of faith and it is this faith which is the basis of the religious man's attribution of a design or meaning for the reality. The modes of action are different in science and religion. Science relies on experiment, whereas religion is based on experience. Any religious experience, whether it is Christ's or Ramakrishna's, is personal and subjective. Science, on the other hand, is marked by objectivity. Theory has to be corroborated by tangible proof. Science benefits mankind by providing material comforts. The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are extended to the formation of appliances for actual use. Science, it has been somewhat unfairly charged, cultivates the materialistic thinking. However, it has to be admitted that the mental attitude promoted by religion is entirely different, while the basis of scientific progress is unbridled curiosity and courageous endeavour, the truly religious spirit cavils at such presumption that man's mind can penetrate the mysteries of the universe. Science promotes fearless inquiry while an essential ingredient of religion is the humility born of fear of God. Science incorporates a love of experimental knowledge, while religion does not believe in the rational approach.
Q11. What do you mean by the word 'antagonism'?
co-related
conflicting
harmony
sympathy
Q12. Why science and religion are considered to be irreconcilable?
Both relates to the present world
Both arrives to conclusions in which tangible realities are organized
Both differs in their spheres of activity and methods
Modes of actions of both are similar to each other
Q13. According to the passage which of the following statement is INCORRECT?
science analysis tangible entities
religion is concerned with the 'why' of reality
religion follows the metaphysical faith
science is based on experience
Q14. Science promotes fearless inquiry while an essential ingredient of religion is?
the subjectivity of science
the humility born of fear of God
a love of experimental knowledge
believe in the rational approach
Q15. What can be the suitable title for the passage?
Science and Religion – Possibility of Reconcile
Science is better than Religion
Religion is better than Science
Science and Religion
SOLUTIONS
1.A
2.C
3.B
4.C
5.B
6.C
7.B
8.C
9.D
10.C
11.B
12.C
13.D
14.B
15.D
