The pitiful situation of the homeless is a problem. To estimate the number of homeless people is difficult as it would depend on who we define as being homeless since there are the street people or those who sleep in bus or railway stations, parks, roads, etc. Many of them are young runaways, who have left home voluntarily. Then there are the ones living in old age homes or shelters which are supported by government or are privately funded. Many of these used to live with their families or friends earlier. They may have families with children, whereas the people on the streets are almost always single. Many would argue that these people are alcoholics, drug users, or mentally ill, while others would say that homelessness is caused by a steeply escalating price index and stagnating or declining pay scales. One truth that shines glaringly is the need for better policies for our people so that they do not end up homeless.According to the passage, many______.1). Feel that the problem of the homeless people cannot be resolved.2). Think that mostly the homeless people are mentally unstable.3). Want more homes to be built for the homeless.4). Want the government to set up a rule banning people from sleeping on park benches.

The pitiful situation of the homeless is a problem. To estimate the nu

1.	The pitiful situation of the homeless is a problem. To estimate the number of homeless people is difficult as it would depend on who we define as being homeless since there are the street people or those who sleep in bus or railway stations, parks, roads, etc. Many of them are young runaways, who have left home voluntarily. Then there are the ones living in old age homes or shelters which are supported by government or are privately funded. Many of these used to live with their families or friends earlier. They may have families with children, whereas the people on the streets are almost always single. Many would argue that these people are alcoholics, drug users, or mentally ill, while others would say that homelessness is caused by a steeply escalating price index and stagnating or declining pay scales. One truth that shines glaringly is the need for better policies for our people so that they do not end up homeless.According to the passage, many______.1). Feel that the problem of the homeless people cannot be resolved.2). Think that mostly the homeless people are mentally unstable.3). Want more homes to be built for the homeless.4). Want the government to set up a rule banning people from sleeping on park benches.
Answer» The passage mentions that ‘many WOULD ARGUE that these people are alcoholics, drug users, or MENTALLY ill’. Thus, according to the passage, many people think that since the homeless are out in the streets, they are mentally unstable. Thus, OPTION 2 is the correct answer in this CONTEXT. The other options are not mentioned in the passage.

Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions

1). Shout2). Call3). Protest4). Promotion
What might be the best reason that the group feels collectively guilty in the given passage?1). All of them were unattentive to a fellow co-worker2). All of them were rude to the co-worker3). All of them were too bossy to the co-worker4). All of them were ignorant that their co-worker needed help
1). The Centre must review the efficacy of the flood forecasts issued by nearly 180 specialized stations now in operation, and the pattern of responses of the 19 States and Union Territories that receive these alerts.2). The Environment Ministry should sanction large estate projects without an environmental impact assessment.3). The hundreds of crores of rupees spent on flood preparation and relief have yielded a protocol that made an impact on the heavy rain.4). The floods are a boon to the farmers, leading to the growth of crops and a flourishing economy.
1). Having or showing social awareness or caring about welfare of masses2). Belonging to a noble, aristocratic or socially prominent class3). Not showing enough sympathy, being cold hearted4). Extremely calculative or factual in one’s perception of the world
Who was the other person who accompanied Bhullar in the tournament? (Based on para 1)1). Kidambi Srikanth2). Ajeetesh Sandhu3). Arjun Atwal4). Anirban Lahiri
1). Prevalent2). Sonorous3). Vacuous4). Rare
What is meant by 'spawned something of a cottage industry'?1). Spread rapidly, which led to amateurs deliberating on it2). Started a culture of industrialisation of homes3). Increased self employed individuals4). The real estate market started using the idea of selective attention
Bangalore is considered to be the technological capital of India. IT, Biotechnology, Aerospace, Nuclear Science, Manufacturing Technology, Automobile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ship Building, Space science, Electronics, Computer Science and other Medical Science related research and development are going on a large scale in the country. The southern part of India is responsible for the lion share of technology and advancements the country has made. Which of the following statements is true?1). India lags behind USA but is ahead of China by four times in production.2). India does not lag behind as a result of funds but only due to corrupt political practices.3). Both USA and China are ahead of India in the field of science and technology.4). India has overtaken France, Russia and China recently as the publication in magazines has increased.
What are some of the things that the author talks about with his best friends?1). Relationships2). Work3). Health4). Family
What is the main idea of the passage?1). Growth of economy of India2). Problems in India regarding oil production3). Declining sources of oil in India.4). Increasing dependence of India on other countries

Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions

Reply to Comment