English Comprehension

What does the passage suggest by calling art an “epistemic act”? (गद्यांश में कला को एक “epistemic act” [ज्ञानात्मक कार्य] कहकर क्या सुझाया गया है?)

Art exists only to stir emotions.

Art helps form and challenge ways of knowing and understanding.

Art is valuable only as a historical record.

Art mainly promotes government-approved beliefs.

Correct Answer

B — Art helps form and challenge ways of knowing and understanding.

The passage explicitly notes that as an epistemic act, art 'questions accepted truths, disrupts dominant frameworks, and widens the space for marginalized voices.' (गद्यांश के अनुसार कला ज्ञान, समझ और स्वीकृत धारणाओं पर प्रश्न खड़ा करने का साधन बनती है।)

In the passage, the phrase “commodification of art” most nearly means: (गद्यांश में “commodification of art” वाक्यांश का निकटतम अर्थ क्या है?)

Art being stored and protected in official museums.

Art being turned into a sellable product that loses its critical edge.

Art being created only for classroom learning.

Art being used solely to encourage political awareness.

Correct Answer

B — Art being turned into a sellable product that loses its critical edge.

Commodification refers to repackaging art into a commercial spectacle for rapid consumption, stripping it of nuance and depth. (कला का वस्तुकरण [commodification] उसे केवल व्यावसायिक उपभोग की वस्तु बना देना है, जिससे उसका आलोचनात्मक महत्व कम हो जाता है।)

As per the passage, what role can art play under politically restrictive conditions? (गद्यांश के अनुसार, राजनीतिक रूप से प्रतिबंधात्मक परिस्थितियों में कला क्या भूमिका निभा सकती है?)

It strengthens official propaganda through imagery.

It becomes irrelevant to society.

It becomes a vehicle for dissent and expresses what cannot be said openly.

It remains limited to universities and scholars.

Correct Answer

C — It becomes a vehicle for dissent and expresses what cannot be said openly.

The passage highlights: 'Where speech is curtailed, art can carry dissent... communicating what cannot be stated directly.' (गद्यांश के अनुसार जहाँ अभिव्यक्ति पर पाबंदी होती है, वहाँ कला असहमति व्यक्त करने और दबी आवाज़ों को उठाने का माध्यम बनती है।)

Which option best explains the “dialectical” character of art mentioned in the passage? (गद्यांश में उल्लिखित कला के “dialectical” [द्वंद्वात्मक] चरित्र को कौन सा विकल्प सर्वोत्तम रूप से समझाता है?)

Art is always harmful and on the margins.

Art operates through tensions—reflecting society while also reshaping it.

Art survives only inside elite galleries.

Art exists only to preserve the past.

Correct Answer

B — Art operates through tensions—reflecting society while also reshaping it.

The author concludes that art is 'both mirror and blueprint, disruptive and restorative', reflecting reality while simultaneously reshaping it. (कला समाज का दर्पण होने के साथ-साथ उसे बदलने का प्रारूप भी है, यानी यह दोहरी द्वंद्वात्मक भूमिका निभाती है।)

What is the closest meaning of the word “banality” as used in the passage? (गद्यांश में प्रयुक्त “banality” शब्द का निकटतम अर्थ क्या है?)

Energy

Triviality / Commonplaceness (Triviality)

Flexibility

Harshness

Correct Answer

B — Triviality / Commonplaceness (Triviality)

'Banality' means lacking originality or freshness; unoriginality, triteness, or triviality. ('Banality' का अर्थ सामान्यता, नीरसता या तुच्छता [Triviality] होता है।)

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He dislikes to speak in public. (वाक्य के रेखांकित भाग को बदलने के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प चुनें: He dislikes to speak in public.)

dislikes to speaking

dislikes from speaking

dislikes speaking

is disliking to speak

Correct Answer

C — dislikes speaking

The verb 'dislike' is conventionally followed by a gerund ('speaking') rather than an infinitive. ('Dislike' क्रिया के बाद सामान्यतः Gerund ['speaking'] का प्रयोग किया जाता है।)

Choose the correct one-word substitution for: “Someone who challenges or resists the established system or authority.” (इसके लिए सही एक-शब्द प्रतिस्थापन चुनें: “Someone who challenges or resists the established system or authority.”)

Advocate

Conformist

Rebel

Theist

Correct Answer

C — Rebel

A 'Rebel' is a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler. (स्थापित सत्ता या व्यवस्था का विरोध करने वाले व्यक्ति को 'Rebel' [विद्रोही] कहा जाता है।)

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The applicants were being interviewed by the panel members. (नीचे दिए गए वाक्य को कर्मवाच्य से कर्तृवाच्य [Active Voice] में बदलें: The applicants were being interviewed by the panel members.)

The panel members interviewed the applicants.

The panel members had interviewed the applicants.

The applicants were interviewed by the panel members.

The panel members were interviewing the applicants.

Correct Answer

D — The panel members were interviewing the applicants.

Past continuous passive 'were being interviewed' converts to past continuous active 'were interviewing'. (Past Continuous Tense में Active Voice संरचना: 'The panel members were interviewing the applicants' होगी।)

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. One effective approach is to broaden energy options by moving from fossil fuels to renewables such as solar, wind, and geothermal power. 2. To limit the harshest impacts of climate change, the world must sharply cut dependence on carbon-heavy energy systems. 3. This transition not only reduces greenhouse gases but also improves air quality and opens fresh economic pathways. 4. In addition, policies that increase efficiency in buildings and transport can further reduce overall energy demand. (एक सुसंगत अनुच्छेद बनाने के लिए निम्नलिखित वाक्यों को पुनर्व्यवस्थित करें: 1. One effective approach is to broaden energy options by moving from fossil fuels to renewables such as solar, wind, and geothermal power. 2. To limit the harshest impacts of climate change, the world must sharply cut dependence on carbon-heavy energy systems. 3. This transition not only reduces greenhouse gases but also improves air quality and opens fresh economic pathways. 4. In addition, policies that increase efficiency in buildings and transport can further reduce overall energy demand.)

2, 1, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 4

4, 1, 2, 3

2, 3, 1, 4

Correct Answer

A — 2, 1, 3, 4

Sentence 2 sets the goal of reducing carbon energy, 1 provides the renewable transition solution, 3 explains the benefits of this transition, and 4 adds efficiency measures. Sequence: 2, 1, 3, 4. (2 समस्या और आवश्यकता से शुरू होता है, 1 समाधान प्रस्तुत करता है, 3 लाभ बताता है और 4 अतिरिक्त नीतिगत उपायों के साथ समाप्त करता है। क्रम: 2, 1, 3, 4।)

Change the following from active to passive: Did the manager approve the revised budget plan? (वाक्य को कर्तृवाच्य से कर्मवाच्य [Passive Voice] में बदलें: Did the manager approve the revised budget plan?)

Was the revised budget plan approved from the manager?

Had the revised budget plan been approved by the manager?

Was the revised budget plan approved by the manager?

Is the revised budget plan being approved by the manager?

Correct Answer

C — Was the revised budget plan approved by the manager?

Simple past interrogative 'Did + S + V1 + O?' changes to 'Was + O + V3 + by + S?'. (Simple Past Interrogative का Passive Voice: 'Was the revised budget plan approved by the manager?' होगा।)

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Somniferous (दिए गए शब्द का सबसे उपयुक्त विलोम शब्द चुनें: Somniferous)

Energising

Sleepy

Tranquilising

Lulling

Correct Answer

A — Energising

'Somniferous' means tending to induce sleep or drowsiness. Its antonym is 'Energising' (stimulating/invigorating). ('Somniferous' का अर्थ नींद लाने वाला [निद्राजनक] होता है, जिसका विलोम 'Energising' [ऊर्जावान/उत्तेजक] है।)

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. One major approach is to broaden energy options by shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources like solar, wind, and geothermal energy. 2. To reduce the most damaging consequences of climate change, nations must significantly cut dependence on carbon-heavy energy production. 3. This transition not only lowers greenhouse gas emissions but also enhances air quality and generates fresh economic prospects. 4. Moreover, measures that increase energy efficiency in buildings and transport can further reduce total energy usage. (एक सुसंगत अनुच्छेद बनाने के लिए निम्नलिखित वाक्यों को पुनर्व्यवस्थित करें: 1. One major approach is to broaden energy options by shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources like solar, wind, and geothermal energy. 2. To reduce the most damaging consequences of climate change, nations must significantly cut dependence on carbon-heavy energy production. 3. This transition not only lowers greenhouse gas emissions but also enhances air quality and generates fresh economic prospects. 4. Moreover, measures that increase energy efficiency in buildings and transport can further reduce total energy usage.)

2, 1, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 4

4, 1, 2, 3

2, 3, 1, 4

Correct Answer

A — 2, 1, 3, 4

Sentence 2 sets the goal of carbon reduction, 1 provides the renewable transition solution, 3 explains its benefits, and 4 adds efficiency measures. Sequence: 2, 1, 3, 4. (सही क्रम 2, 1, 3, 4 है।)

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The final report has been reviewed by several experts. (नीचे दिए गए वाक्य को कर्मवाच्य से कर्तृवाच्य [Active Voice] में बदलें: The final report has been reviewed by several experts.)

Several experts reviewed the final report.

Several experts have reviewed the final report.

The final report reviewed several experts.

Several experts review the final report.

Correct Answer

B — Several experts have reviewed the final report.

Present perfect passive 'has been reviewed' converts to present perfect active 'have reviewed' with plural subject 'Several experts'. (Present Perfect Tense में Active Voice: 'Several experts have reviewed the final report'।)

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The manager could not decide whether to approve the merger (1)/ or if the announcement were merely a diversion (2)/ intended to calm investors (3)/ after the recent financial losses. (4)/ (वाक्य का वह भाग ज्ञात कीजिए जिसमें त्रुटि है: The manager could not decide whether to approve the merger [1]/ or if the announcement were merely a diversion [2]/ intended to calm investors [3]/ after the recent financial losses. [4]/)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Correct Answer

B — (2)

Singular subject 'the announcement' requires the singular past verb 'was', not 'were', in part (2). (एकवचन कर्ता 'the announcement' के साथ 'were' के स्थान पर 'was' का प्रयोग होना चाहिए, अतः भाग [2] में त्रुटि है।)

A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech: He said, “My friends will leave tonight.” (प्रत्यक्ष कथन में एक वाक्य दिया गया है। सही अप्रत्यक्ष कथन चुनें: He said, “My friends will leave tonight.”)

He said that his friends will leave that night.

He said his friends would leave tonight.

He said that his friends would leave that night.

He said his friends would be leaving tonight.

Correct Answer

C — He said that his friends would leave that night.

'will' changes to 'would', 'My' changes to 'his', and 'tonight' changes to 'that night'. (Indirect speech में 'will' का 'would' और 'tonight' का 'that night' में परिवर्तन होता है।)

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