English Comprehension
Practice Questions & Answers
Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage: 1. The plan is approved after consent from all partners. 2. First, a preliminary outline is drafted. 3. Then modifications are made after consultations. 4. Finally, implementation starts according to schedule. (तार्किक गद्यांश बनाने के लिए वाक्यों को सही क्रम में व्यवस्थित करें: 1. The plan is approved after consent from all partners. 2. First, a preliminary outline is drafted. 3. Then modifications are made after consultations. 4. Finally, implementation starts according to schedule.)
Chronological process starts with drafting outline (2), followed by modifications (3), approval (1), and final implementation (4). (प्रक्रिया का सही क्रम पहले रूपरेखा बनाना [2], संशोधन [3], अनुमोदन [1] और अंत में क्रियान्वयन [4] है।)
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. A core concept in this paradigm is the “class,” which serves as a template for creating objects. 2. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is a paradigm built around “objects,” which contain data as well as methods. 3. This enables a developer to define the structure and behavior of programs in an object-based manner. 4. A key benefit is that it mirrors real-world entities, making large systems easier to maintain and debug. (एक सुसंगत अनुच्छेद बनाने के लिए निम्नलिखित वाक्यों को पुनर्व्यवस्थित करें: 1. A core concept in this paradigm is the “class,” which serves as a template for creating objects. 2. Object-Oriented Programming [OOP] is a paradigm built around “objects,” which contain data as well as methods. 3. This enables a developer to define the structure and behavior of programs in an object-based manner. 4. A key benefit is that it mirrors real-world entities, making large systems easier to maintain and debug.)
Sentence 2 introduces OOP, Sentence 1 details classes, Sentence 3 explains its developer utility, and Sentence 4 concludes with its core benefits. (अनुच्छेद की शुरुआत [2] से होती है, जिसके बाद [1], [3] और लाभ बताने वाला [4] आता है।)
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Seldom had the tribunal entertained an appeal (1)/ so lacking in substance, nor so plainly designed (2)/ to invite publicity rather than justice. (3)/ No error (4)/ (वाक्य के उस भाग को पहचानें जिसमें त्रुटि है: Seldom had the tribunal entertained an appeal [1]/ so lacking in substance, nor so plainly designed [2]/ to invite publicity rather than justice. [3]/ No error [4]/)
After 'so lacking in substance', the correlative connector coordinating the negative comparison should be 'or so plainly designed' instead of 'nor'. (भाग [2] में 'nor' के स्थान पर 'or' का प्रयोग होना चाहिए।)
Change the following from active to passive: They were broadcasting the match at 8 pm. (वाक्य को Active से Passive Voice में बदलें: They were broadcasting the match at 8 pm.)
Past continuous tense passive form uses 'was/were + being + V3' (was being broadcast). (Past Continuous में Passive Voice संरचना: was/were + being + V3 होती है।)
Choose the correct option: The sociologist’s conclusions were so contentious that they were initially ____. (रिक्त स्थान के लिए सही विकल्प चुनें: The sociologist’s conclusions were so contentious that they were initially ____.)
'Contentious' means causing heated disagreement, so contentious conclusions are likely to be rejected or dismissed initially. ('Contentious' [विवादास्पद] होने के कारण निष्कर्षों को प्रारंभ में खारिज [dismissed] किया गया।)
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The revised guideline states (1)/ that every employee must comply with (2)/ the conduct policy (3)/ regardless of their designation. (4)/ (वाक्य के उस भाग की पहचान करें जिसमें त्रुटि है: The revised guideline states [1]/ that every employee must comply with [2]/ the conduct policy [3]/ regardless of their designation. [4]/)
The sentence contains no grammatical errors ('their' is universally accepted as singular pronoun for employee). Marked as No error (4). (वाक्य में कोई त्रुटि नहीं है, अतः विकल्प [4] सही है।)
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: A decision has been made to get the manuscript reviewed by an external committee. (वाक्य को Passive Voice से Active Voice में बदलें: A decision has been made to get the manuscript reviewed by an external committee.)
The active equivalent for the impersonal passive 'A decision has been made' is 'They have decided...'. ('A decision has been made' का सक्रिय रूप [Active Voice] 'They have decided...' होगा।)
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She is confident to clear the interview. (रेखांकित भाग को बदलने के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प चुनें: She is confident to clear the interview.)
The adjective 'confident' is followed by the preposition 'of' + gerund (confident of clearing). ('Confident' के साथ 'of + V1-ing' [of clearing] का प्रयोग व्याकरण की दृष्टि से सही है।)
What concern does the passage raise about Yoga’s worldwide popularity? (गद्यांश में योग की दुनिया भर में लोकप्रियता को लेकर क्या चिंता जताई गई है?)
The passage notes that global commercialization reduces Yoga's philosophical depth to simple physical routines. (गद्यांश में उल्लेख है कि व्यावसायिक उपयोग के कारण इसके दार्शनिक आधार और गहराई का ह्रास हो रहा है।)
Which option best represents the Ayurvedic view of illness, as discussed in the passage? (गद्यांश के अनुसार, कौन सा विकल्प बीमारी के प्रति आयुर्वेदिक दृष्टिकोण का सबसे अच्छा प्रतिनिधित्व करता है?)
Ayurveda aims to restore internal ecological balance and tridosha harmony using diet and daily regimen. (आयुर्वेद त्रिदोष संतुलन और आहार व दिनचर्या के माध्यम से आंतरिक संतुलन स्थापित करने पर बल देता है।)
What risk linked to institutional promotion of AYUSH is mentioned in the passage? (गद्यांश में आयुष के संस्थागत प्रचार से जुड़ा कौन सा जोखिम बताया गया है?)
The passage warns that rapid commercial packaging may marginalize traditional knowledge practitioners. (गद्यांश के अनुसार वाणिज्यिक पैकेजिंग से पारंपरिक ज्ञान धारक हाशिए पर जा सकते हैं।)
What position does the author take regarding combining traditional medicine with modern healthcare? (पारंपरिक चिकित्सा को आधुनिक स्वास्थ्य सेवा के साथ जोड़ने को लेकर लेखक का क्या दृष्टिकोण है?)
The author advocates that integrative models can succeed if accompanied by epistemic humility and rigorous scrutiny. (लेखक के अनुसार विनम्रता और कड़े वैज्ञानिक नियमन के साथ दोनों का एकीकरण उपयोगी हो सकता है।)
According to the passage, what is essential for the continued relevance of Yoga and traditional medicine in India? (गद्यांश के अनुसार, भारत में योग और पारंपरिक चिकित्सा की निरंतर प्रासंगिकता के लिए क्या आवश्यक है?)
Maintaining philosophical depth while embracing transparent and rigorous scrutiny through constructive dialogue is emphasized. (परंपरा की मौलिकता बनाए रखते हुए आधुनिक वैज्ञानिक संवाद व जांच का समन्वय आवश्यक है।)
Choose the correct spelling of a word meaning "light, witty talk or banter." ("light, witty talk or banter" [हल्की-फुल्की हास्य बातचीत] अर्थ वाले शब्द की सही वर्तनी चुनें।)
'Persiflage' is the correct spelling for light-hearted, teasing talk or banter. (सही वर्तनी 'Persiflage' 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: The researcher said, “We have been observing this phenomenon for months.” (Direct speech को Indirect speech में बदलें: The researcher said, “We have been observing this phenomenon for months.”)
Present perfect continuous ('have been observing') transforms to past perfect continuous ('had been observing'), and 'this' becomes 'that'. ('have been observing' बदलकर 'had been observing' और 'this' बदलकर 'that' हो जाता है।)