Quiz about English in Class 14

Question 1

(A) But laws do have the utility value (B) To heed the line between religious traditions and superstitious practices (C ) Of curbing the prevalence of inhuman ritual and practices (D) To eradicatesuperstition from society (E ) Mere legislation is not enough

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 2

A. It is the only country in the world that is carbon negative which means it produces more oxygen than it consumes .  B. Bhutan sandwiched between the two most populousnations on Earth suffers for their sins.  C. So far so good. But then two things happened.  D. Carbon sinks 70% forest cover powered almost entirely by mountain streams - Bhutan is a poster child for green living.  E. Glaciers are beginning to melt flash floods and heavy rain - and even droughts -are common and temperatures are climbing.  F. One India and China got richer.  Which of the Following should be the First sentence of thegiven paragraph ?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 3

A. It is the only country in the world that is carbon negative which means it produces more oxygen than it consumes .  B. Bhutan sandwiched between the two most populousnations on Earth suffers for their sins.  C. So far so good. But then two things happened.  D. Carbon sinks 70% forest cover powered almost entirely by mountain streams - Bhutan is a poster child for green living.  E. Glaciers are beginning to melt flash floods and heavy rain - and even droughts -are common and temperatures are climbing.  F. One India and China got richer.  Which of the Following should be the Third sentence of thegiven paragraph ?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 4

A. It is the only country in the world that is carbon negative which means it produces more oxygen than it consumes .  B. Bhutan sandwiched between the two most populousnations on Earth suffers for their sins.  C. So far so good. But then two things happened. D. Carbon sinks 70% forest cover powered almost entirely by mountain streams - Bhutan is a poster child for green living.  E. Glaciers are beginning to melt flash floods and heavy rain - and even droughts -are common and temperatures are climbing.  F. One India and China got richer.  Which of the Following should be the LASTsentence of thegiven paragraph ?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 5

A. It is the only country in the world that is carbon negative which means it produces more oxygen than it consumes .  B. Bhutan sandwiched between the two most populousnations on Earth suffers for their sins.  C. So far so good. But then two things happened. D. Carbon sinks 70% forest cover powered almost entirely by mountain streams - Bhutan is a poster child for green living.  E. Glaciers are beginning to melt flash floods and heavy rain - and even droughts -are common and temperatures are climbing.  F. One India and China got richer.  Which of the Following should be the FOURTH sentence of thegiven paragraph ?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 6

A. It is the only country in the world that is carbon negative which means it produces more oxygen than it consumes .  B. Bhutan sandwiched between the two most populousnations on Earth suffers for their sins.  C. So far so good. But then two things happened. D. Carbon sinks 70% forest cover powered almost entirely by mountain streams - Bhutan is a poster child for green living.  E. Glaciers are beginning to melt flash floods and heavy rain - and even droughts -are common and temperatures are climbing.  F. One India and China got richer.  Which of the Following should be the SECOND sentence of thegiven paragraph ?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 7

A. For the balance of power and for the staggered development of the world it is very important to stop the phenomena of brain -drain. B. For this purpose developed nations should help developingcountries with necessary money and resources.  C. Ultimately this will also ensure that each and every nation will have the ability to introduce itself as a developed nation.  D. This will help a particualr country to use all skilled citizens for development and proliferation.  E. This will ensure that each and every individual on this planet can have a good standard of living.  F. But to build these skilled workers at their native places it is also important to provide them enough work opportunities and living facilities.  Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after the rearrangement ?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 8

A. For the balance of power and for the staggered development of the world it is very important to stop the phenomena of brain -drain. B. For this purpose developed nations should help developingcountries with necessary money and resources.  C. Ultimately this will also ensure that each and every nation will have the ability to introduce itself as a developed nation.  D. This will help a particualr country to use all skilled citizens for development and proliferation.  E. This will ensure that each and every individual on this planet can have a good standard of living.  F. But to build these skilled workers at their native places it is also important to provide them enough work opportunities and living facilities.  Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after the rearrangement ?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 9

A. For the balance of power and for the staggered development of the world it is very important to stop the phenomena of brain -drain. B. For this purpose developed nations should help developingcountries with necessary money and resources.  C. Ultimately this will also ensure that each and every nation will have the ability to introduce itself as a developed nation.  D. This will help a particualr country to use all skilled citizens for development and proliferation.  E. This will ensure that each and every individual on this planet can have a good standard of living.  F. But to build these skilled workers at their native places it is also important to provide them enough work opportunities and living facilities.  Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after the rearrangement ?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 10

A. For the balance of power and for the staggered development of the world it is very important to stop the phenomena of brain -drain. B. For this purpose developed nations should help developingcountries with necessary money and resources.  C. Ultimately this will also ensure that each and every nation will have the ability to introduce itself as a developed nation.  D. This will help a particualr country to use all skilled citizens for development and proliferation.  E. This will ensure that each and every individual on this planet can have a good standard of living.  F. But to build these skilled workers at their native places it is also important to provide them enough work opportunities and living facilities.  Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement ?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 11

A. For the balance of power and for the staggered development of the world it is very important to stop the phenomena of brain -drain. B. For this purpose developed nations should help developingcountries with necessary money and resources.  C. Ultimately this will also ensure that each and every nation will have the ability to introduce itself as a developed nation.  D. This will help a particualr country to use all skilled citizens for development and proliferation.  E. This will ensure that each and every individual on this planet can have a good standard of living.  F. But to build these skilled workers at their native places it is also important to provide them enough work opportunities and living facilities.  Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after the rearrangement ?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 12

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. NARROWING

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 13

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. WOES

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 14

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. SUPERFICIAL

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 15

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. According to the passage why dont farmers avail the institutional finance facilities?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 16

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. Why is the profit margin of farmers narrowing even after increasing the minimum purchase price?  (A) The minimum purcha~e price of the government is too low to make any profit.  (B) The quality of the inputs such as seeds and fertilizers is very poor  (C) There has been a continuous rise in the price of agricultural inputs which adversely affects the profit.

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 17

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. What is the authors main objective in writing the passage?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 18

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. BRIGHT

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 19

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. GRAVE

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 20

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. Which of the following is not true in context of the passage?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 21

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. What does the author suggest as opposed to providing temporary monetary relief to the farmers ?  (A) To improve the entire agricultural setup in India instead of providing relief in the face of adversities.  (B) Providing the local money lender with large amount of money so that small farmers can easily obtain loans from them.  (C) Empowering the farmers so that they can sustain a livelihood throughout life without having to face the desperation that adversity drives them to.

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 22

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy.What are the adversities faced by Indian farmers according to the passage?

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NA

Question 23

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. What does the author mean by procedures when he says that farmers do not get a cha.nceofavailing institutional finance because of procedures involved in it?

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NA

Question 24

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. Why have many fanners resorted to killing family members?  (A) It is difficult for the farmers to sustain their familys livelihood. (B) So that the killed family member may get rid of the persistent adversities.  (C) To avail relief package announced by the government to support the family of those who commit suicide.

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NA

Question 25

Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector there ts no systematic planning in cultivation farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years farmers margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today in several parts of the country agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year they find it difficult to make both ends meet.  The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the procedures involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Governments relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public NGOs Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. According to the author why does the situation of agricultural sector remain grim even after making several technological advances ?

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NA

Question 26

A.Spelling out the governments objections to disclosing the price fixed for procuring the 36 aircraft from Frances Dassault company.  B. It would also like to be apprised of the details with regard to the pricingcost andadvantages if any.  C. The Union government on Wednesday raised objections to sharing the pricingcost of 36 Rafale fighter jets with the Superme Court in a sealed cover  D. The Government protested after the court recorded in its order that  E. Saying it was not divulged even to the parliament. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi heading 3-judge bench told Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal to file an affidavit  Which of the following wil be the SECOND sentece after the rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 27

A.Spelling out the governments objections to disclosing the price fixed for procuring the 36 aircraft from Frances Dassault company.  B. It would also like to be apprised of the details with regard to the pricingcost andadvantages if any.  C. The Union government on Wednesday raised objections to sharing the pricingcost of 36 Rafale fighter jets with the Superme Court in a sealed cover  D. The Government protested after the court recorded in its order that  E. Saying it was not divulged even to the parliament. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi heading 3-judge bench told Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal to file an affidavit  Which of the following wil be the FOURTH sentece after the rearrangement?

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 28

A.Spelling out the governments objections to disclosing the price fixed for procuring the 36 aircraft from Frances Dassault company.  B. It would also like to be apprised of the details with regard to the pricingcost andadvantages if any.  C. The Union government on Wednesday raised objections to sharing the pricingcost of 36 Rafale fighter jets with the Superme Court in a sealed cover  D. The Government protested after the court recorded in its order that  E. Saying it was not divulged even to the parliament. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi heading 3-judge bench told Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal to file an affidavit  Which of the following wil be the FIRST sentece after the rearrangement?

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NA

Question 29

A.Spelling out the governments objections to disclosing the price fixed for procuring the 36 aircraft from Frances Dassault company.  B. It would also like to be apprised of the details with regard to the pricingcost andadvantages if any.  C. The Union government on Wednesday raised objections to sharing the pricingcost of 36 Rafale fighter jets with the Superme Court in a sealed cover  D. The Government protested after the court recorded in its order that  E. Saying it was not divulged even to the parliament. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi heading 3-judge bench told Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal to file an affidavit  Which of the following wil be the FIFTH sentece after the rearrangement?

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NA

Question 30

(A) To his surprise a little honeybee came before his throne and said. Of all the gifts you could give me only one will do. Id like the power to inflict great pain whenever I choose to.  (B)I hereby give you a sharp sting. But I am sure you will use this weapon carefully only in times of anger and strife. (C) What an awful wish! said great Zeus But I will grant it.  (D) And to this day the little honeybee dies after it stings. (E) One day Zeus the King of Mount Olympus was giving out gifts to beasts birds and insects. (F) You will get to use it only once for using it will cost you your life.  Which of the followingshould be the FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement?

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NA

Question 31

(A) To his surprise a little honeybee came before his throne and said. Of all the gifts you could give me only one will do. Id like the power to inflict great pain whenever I choose to.  (B)I hereby give you a sharp sting. But I am sure you will use this weapon carefully only in times of anger and strife. (C) What an awful wish! said great Zeus But I will grant it.  (D) And to this day the little honeybee dies after it stings. (E) One day Zeus the King of Mount Olympus was giving out gifts to beasts birds and insects. (F) You will get to use it only once for using it will cost you your life.  Which of the followingshould be the FIRST sentence after the rearrangement?

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NA

Question 32

(A) To his surprise a little honeybee came before his throne and said. Of all the gifts you could give me only one will do. Id like the power to inflict great pain whenever I choose to.  (B)I hereby give you a sharp sting. But I am sure you will use this weapon carefully only in times of anger and strife. (C) What an awful wish! said great Zeus But I will grant it.  (D) And to this day the little honeybee dies after it stings. (E) One day Zeus the King of Mount Olympus was giving out gifts to beasts birds and insects. (F) You will get to use it only once for using it will cost you your life.  Which of the followingshould be the SECOND sentence after the rearrangement?

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Question 33

(A) To his surprise a little honeybee came before his throne and said. Of all the gifts you could give me only one will do. Id like the power to inflict great pain whenever I choose to.  (B)I hereby give you a sharp sting. But I am sure you will use this weapon carefully only in times of anger and strife. (C) What an awful wish! said great Zeus But I will grant it.  (D) And to this day the little honeybee dies after it stings. (E) One day Zeus the King of Mount Olympus was giving out gifts to beasts birds and insects. (F) You will get to use it only once for using it will cost you your life.  Which of the followingshould be the FIFTH sentence after the rearrangement?

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NA

Question 34

(A) To his surprise a little honeybee came before his throne and said. Of all the gifts you could give me only one will do. Id like the power to inflict great pain whenever I choose to.  (B)I hereby give you a sharp sting. But I am sure you will use this weapon carefully only in times of anger and strife. (C) What an awful wish! said great Zeus But I will grant it.  (D) And to this day the little honeybee dies after it stings. (E) One day Zeus the King of Mount Olympus was giving out gifts to beasts birds and insects. (F) You will get to use it only once for using it will cost you your life.  Which of the followingshould be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after the rearrangement?

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NA

Question 35

(A) It so happened that in 1977 it was able to collaborate with other poltical parties.  (B) Power was never its objective .  (C ) Then in 1998 they for power at the centre.  (D) The job of the Jan Sangh was to defend the RSS.  (E ) They (Hindutva forces) started getting into power. (F) When this happened their old leaders Vajpayee and Advani started to see RSS chiefs and leaders as their juniors.  Which of the following sentence will come THIRD after rearrangement?

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NA

Question 36

(A) It so happened that in 1977 it was able to collaborate with other poltical parties.  (B) Power was never its objective .  (C ) Then in 1998 they for power at the centre.  (D) The job of the Jan Sangh was to defend the RSS.  (E ) They (Hindutva forces) started getting into power. (F) When this happened their old leaders Vajpayee and Advani started to see RSS chiefs and leaders as their juniors.  Which of the following sentence will come FIRST after rearrangement?

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NA

Question 37

(A) It so happened that in 1977 it was able to collaborate with other poltical parties.  (B) Power was never its objective .  (C ) Then in 1998 they for power at the centre.  (D) The job of the Jan Sangh was to defend the RSS.  (E ) They (Hindutva forces) started getting into power. (F) When this happened their old leaders Vajpayee and Advani started to see RSS chiefs and leaders as their juniors.  Which of the following sentence will come LAST after rearrangement?

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Question 38

(A) It so happened that in 1977 it was able to collaborate with other poltical parties.  (B) Power was never its objective .  (C ) Then in 1998 they for power at the centre.  (D) The job of the Jan Sangh was to defend the RSS.  (E ) They (Hindutva forces) started getting into power. (F) When this happened their old leaders Vajpayee and Advani started to see RSS chiefs and leaders as their juniors.  Which of the following sentence will come SECOND after rearrangement?

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NA

Question 39

(A) It so happened that in 1977 it was able to collaborate with other poltical parties.  (B) Power was never its objective .  (C ) Then in 1998 they for power at the centre.  (D) The job of the Jan Sangh was to defend the RSS.  (E ) They (Hindutva forces) started getting into power. (F) When this happened their old leaders Vajpayee and Advani started to see RSS chiefs and leaders as their juniors.  Which of the following sentence will come FOURTH after rearrangement?

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NA

Question 40

By the time he was eighteen years old Peter _________ to make a living and support his family.

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NA

Question 41

Both Sri Lankas ethnic Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority think of themselves as original indigenous inhabitants of the island- an important prop to their political claims and counterclaims. But there is one group ofTamils who are relatively recent arrivals and whose status has suffered accordingly. The first 10000 hill-country. Tamils. came to work in the islands nascent coffee plantations in 1827 as indentured labourers. They marched on foot through rough terrain to isolated camps in the jungle which they then set about clearing. Many died. But the prospect of work in Sri Lankas booming tea industry along with famine poverty and landlessness back in India led many more to make the journey. Today the hill Tamils number almost Im accounting for over 4% of Sri Lankas population. They live mainly on or near tea estates in the mountainous interior of the-island not in the north and east home to most Sri Lankan Tamils. That put them outside the homeland that Tamil separatists fought for during the lorrn civil war and leaves them marginalised within the Tamil minority. They remain one of the countrys poorest and most neglected groups. Until recently many hill-country Tamils were not entitled to vote. Laws passed after Sri Lanka became independent from Britain in 1948 stripped them of citizenship. Subsequent repatriation agreements saw large numbers deported to India without their consent. Sri Lanka eventually granted citizenship to the rest but only in stages. Some 300000 were stateless until 2003-with an X on their identity cards to highlight their lowly status. The mean income among estate workers is a quarter less than that of other rural labourers. Some 11% of hill-country Tamils are poor well above the national figure of 7%. More than half drop out of school by the age of 15. Only 2% pass any A-levels exams tak~n at the age of 18 compared with 11% among other rural pupils.Housing is another problem 83% of Sri Lankans hved in their own houses in 2012 but only 22% of estate workers did. Two-thirds of the accommodation on plantations is in barrack- style line-rooms or sheds. These are not only rudimentary their occupants right to live in them is murky. But between 1980 and 2014 fewer than 1000 houses a year were built on tea and rubber plantations even though the area has Sri Lankas highest ferti lity rate. Hill-country Tamils also suffer from higher rates of malnutrition. Fewer than half have access to safe drinking water. At a plantation near Hatton a family of six crams into a single tiny room built in the 1930s with no running water and only a primitive shared latrine. The oldest child who is 16 has already dropped out of school to care for her younger brother who has heart problems. There is electricity but no modern appliances. Small wonder that the young are quitting the plantations in search of work in garment factories or on construction sites elsewhere in the country. Those that remain are becoming more politically active. In a paper presented last year to a government task force look in g at how to defuse communal tensions in the wake of the civi l war local activists demanded an apology from the state for the disenfranchisement deportation and neglect of hillcountry Tamils. There was much talk of the restoration of dignity and respect. The government has paid some attention promising to make it easier for Tamils living on estates to gain title to their homes. Some hope that greater knowledge of their. circumstances will help. [n May Narendrtl Modi Indias prime minister paid a visit to Dickoya in the heart of tea-growing country. To rapturous applause he announced that his government would build 10000 more cottages for locals in addition to 4000 already completed. People think Sri Lankan Tamils mean only those of the north and east said T. Ravi a bus conductor who attended Mr Modis rally in Dickoya. But now they know about us and can do something for us also. Murky

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Question 42

Both Sri Lankas ethnic Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority think of themselves as original indigenous inhabitants of the island- an important prop to their political claims and counterclaims. But there is one group ofTamils who are relatively recent arrivals and whose status has suffered accordingly. The first 10000 hill-country. Tamils. came to work in the islands nascent coffee plantations in 1827 as indentured labourers. They marched on foot through rough terrain to isolated camps in the jungle which they then set about clearing. Many died. But the prospect of work in Sri Lankas booming tea industry along with famine poverty and landlessness back in India led many more to make the journey. Today the hill Tamils number almost Im accounting for over 4% of Sri Lankas population. They live mainly on or near tea estates in the mountainous interior of the-island not in the north and east home to most Sri Lankan Tamils. That put them outside the homeland that Tamil separatists fought for during the lorrn civil war and leaves them marginalised within the Tamil minority. They remain one of the countrys poorest and most neglected groups. Until recently many hill-country Tamils were not entitled to vote. Laws passed after Sri Lanka became independent from Britain in 1948 stripped them of citizenship. Subsequent repatriation agreements saw large numbers deported to India without their consent. Sri Lanka eventually granted citizenship to the rest but only in stages. Some 300000 were stateless until 2003-with an X on their identity cards to highlight their lowly status. The mean income among estate workers is a quarter less than that of other rural labourers. Some 11% of hill-country Tamils are poor well above the national figure of 7%. More than half drop out of school by the age of 15. Only 2% pass any A-levels exams tak~n at the age of 18 compared with 11% among other rural pupils.Housing is another problem 83% of Sri Lankans hved in their own houses in 2012 but only 22% of estate workers did. Two-thirds of the accommodation on plantations is in barrack- style line-rooms or sheds. These are not only rudimentary their occupants right to live in them is murky. But between 1980 and 2014 fewer than 1000 houses a year were built on tea and rubber plantations even though the area has Sri Lankas highest ferti lity rate. Hill-country Tamils also suffer from higher rates of malnutrition. Fewer than half have access to safe drinking water. At a plantation near Hatton a family of six crams into a single tiny room built in the 1930s with no running water and only a primitive shared latrine. The oldest child who is 16 has already dropped out of school to care for her younger brother who has heart problems. There is electricity but no modern appliances. Small wonder that the young are quitting the plantations in search of work in garment factories or on construction sites elsewhere in the country. Those that remain are becoming more politically active. In a paper presented last year to a government task force look in g at how to defuse communal tensions in the wake of the civi l war local activists demanded an apology from the state for the disenfranchisement deportation and neglect of hillcountry Tamils. There was much talk of the restoration of dignity and respect. The government has paid some attention promising to make it easier for Tamils living on estates to gain title to their homes. Some hope that greater knowledge of their. circumstances will help. [n May Narendrtl Modi Indias prime minister paid a visit to Dickoya in the heart of tea-growing country. To rapturous applause he announced that his government would build 10000 more cottages for locals in addition to 4000 already completed. People think Sri Lankan Tamils mean only those of the north and east said T. Ravi a bus conductor who attended Mr Modis rally in Dickoya. But now they know about us and can do something for us also. Nascent

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Question 43

Both Sri Lankas ethnic Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority think of themselves as original indigenous inhabitants of the island- an important prop to their political claims and counterclaims. But there is one group ofTamils who are relatively recent arrivals and whose status has suffered accordingly. The first 10000 hill-country. Tamils. came to work in the islands nascent coffee plantations in 1827 as indentured labourers. They marched on foot through rough terrain to isolated camps in the jungle which they then set about clearing. Many died. But the prospect of work in Sri Lankas booming tea industry along with famine poverty and landlessness back in India led many more to make the journey. Today the hill Tamils number almost Im accounting for over 4% of Sri Lankas population. They live mainly on or near tea estates in the mountainous interior of the-island not in the north and east home to most Sri Lankan Tamils. That put them outside the homeland that Tamil separatists fought for during the lorrn civil war and leaves them marginalised within the Tamil minority. They remain one of the countrys poorest and most neglected groups. Until recently many hill-country Tamils were not entitled to vote. Laws passed after Sri Lanka became independent from Britain in 1948 stripped them of citizenship. Subsequent repatriation agreements saw large numbers deported to India without their consent. Sri Lanka eventually granted citizenship to the rest but only in stages. Some 300000 were stateless until 2003-with an X on their identity cards to highlight their lowly status. The mean income among estate workers is a quarter less than that of other rural labourers. Some 11% of hill-country Tamils are poor well above the national figure of 7%. More than half drop out of school by the age of 15. Only 2% pass any A-levels exams tak~n at the age of 18 compared with 11% among other rural pupils.Housing is another problem 83% of Sri Lankans hved in their own houses in 2012 but only 22% of estate workers did. Two-thirds of the accommodation on plantations is in barrack- style line-rooms or sheds. These are not only rudimentary their occupants right to live in them is murky. But between 1980 and 2014 fewer than 1000 houses a year were built on tea and rubber plantations even though the area has Sri Lankas highest ferti lity rate. Hill-country Tamils also suffer from higher rates of malnutrition. Fewer than half have access to safe drinking water. At a plantation near Hatton a family of six crams into a single tiny room built in the 1930s with no running water and only a primitive shared latrine. The oldest child who is 16 has already dropped out of school to care for her younger brother who has heart problems. There is electricity but no modern appliances. Small wonder that the young are quitting the plantations in search of work in garment factories or on construction sites elsewhere in the country. Those that remain are becoming more politically active. In a paper presented last year to a government task force look in g at how to defuse communal tensions in the wake of the civi l war local activists demanded an apology from the state for the disenfranchisement deportation and neglect of hillcountry Tamils. There was much talk of the restoration of dignity and respect. The government has paid some attention promising to make it easier for Tamils living on estates to gain title to their homes. Some hope that greater knowledge of their. circumstances will help. [n May Narendrtl Modi Indias prime minister paid a visit to Dickoya in the heart of tea-growing country. To rapturous applause he announced that his government would build 10000 more cottages for locals in addition to 4000 already completed. People think Sri Lankan Tamils mean only those of the north and east said T. Ravi a bus conductor who attended Mr Modis rally in Dickoya. But now they know about us and can do something for us also. Indentured

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Question 44

Both Sri Lankas ethnic Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority think of themselves as original indigenous inhabitants of the island- an important prop to their political claims and counterclaims. But there is one group ofTamils who are relatively recent arrivals and whose status has suffered accordingly. The first 10000 hill-country. Tamils. came to work in the islands nascent coffee plantations in 1827 as indentured labourers. They marched on foot through rough terrain to isolated camps in the jungle which they then set about clearing. Many died. But the prospect of work in Sri Lankas booming tea industry along with famine poverty and landlessness back in India led many more to make the journey. Today the hill Tamils number almost Im accounting for over 4% of Sri Lankas population. They live mainly on or near tea estates in the mountainous interior of the-island not in the north and east home to most Sri Lankan Tamils. That put them outside the homeland that Tamil separatists fought for during the lorrn civil war and leaves them marginalised within the Tamil minority. They remain one of the countrys poorest and most neglected groups. Until recently many hill-country Tamils were not entitled to vote. Laws passed after Sri Lanka became independent from Britain in 1948 stripped them of citizenship. Subsequent repatriation agreements saw large numbers deported to India without their consent. Sri Lanka eventually granted citizenship to the rest but only in stages. Some 300000 were stateless until 2003-with an X on their identity cards to highlight their lowly status. The mean income among estate workers is a quarter less than that of other rural labourers. Some 11% of hill-country Tamils are poor well above the national figure of 7%. More than half drop out of school by the age of 15. Only 2% pass any A-levels exams tak~n at the age of 18 compared with 11% among other rural pupils.Housing is another problem 83% of Sri Lankans hved in their own houses in 2012 but only 22% of estate workers did. Two-thirds of the accommodation on plantations is in barrack- style line-rooms or sheds. These are not only rudimentary their occupants right to live in them is murky. But between 1980 and 2014 fewer than 1000 houses a year were built on tea and rubber plantations even though the area has Sri Lankas highest ferti lity rate. Hill-country Tamils also suffer from higher rates of malnutrition. Fewer than half have access to safe drinking water. At a plantation near Hatton a family of six crams into a single tiny room built in the 1930s with no running water and only a primitive shared latrine. The oldest child who is 16 has already dropped out of school to care for her younger brother who has heart problems. There is electricity but no modern appliances. Small wonder that the young are quitting the plantations in search of work in garment factories or on construction sites elsewhere in the country. Those that remain are becoming more politically active. In a paper presented last year to a government task force look in g at how to defuse communal tensions in the wake of the civi l war local activists demanded an apology from the state for the disenfranchisement deportation and neglect of hillcountry Tamils. There was much talk of the restoration of dignity and respect. The government has paid some attention promising to make it easier for Tamils living on estates to gain title to their homes. Some hope that greater knowledge of their. circumstances will help. [n May Narendrtl Modi Indias prime minister paid a visit to Dickoya in the heart of tea-growing country. To rapturous applause he announced that his government would build 10000 more cottages for locals in addition to 4000 already completed. People think Sri Lankan Tamils mean only those of the north and east said T. Ravi a bus conductor who attended Mr Modis rally in Dickoya. But now they know about us and can do something for us also. What is true regarding the first time arrivals of hill Tamil in Sri Lanka? (I) They came to work in coffee plantations. (2) The came form India.  (3) They came Sri Lanka by foot.

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Question 45

Both Sri Lankas ethnic Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority think of themselves as original indigenous inhabitants of the island- an important prop to their political claims and counterclaims. But there is one group ofTamils who are relatively recent arrivals and whose status has suffered accordingly. The first 10000 hill-country. Tamils. came to work in the islands nascent coffee plantations in 1827 as indentured labourers. They marched on foot through rough terrain to isolated camps in the jungle which they then set about clearing. Many died. But the prospect of work in Sri Lankas booming tea industry along with famine poverty and landlessness back in India led many more to make the journey. Today the hill Tamils number almost Im accounting for over 4% of Sri Lankas population. They live mainly on or near tea estates in the mountainous interior of the-island not in the north and east home to most Sri Lankan Tamils. That put them outside the homeland that Tamil separatists fought for during the lorrn civil war and leaves them marginalised within the Tamil minority. They remain one of the countrys poorest and most neglected groups. Until recently many hill-country Tamils were not entitled to vote. Laws passed after Sri Lanka became independent from Britain in 1948 stripped them of citizenship. Subsequent repatriation agreements saw large numbers deported to India without their consent. Sri Lanka eventually granted citizenship to the rest but only in stages. Some 300000 were stateless until 2003-with an X on their identity cards to highlight their lowly status. The mean income among estate workers is a quarter less than that of other rural labourers. Some 11% of hill-country Tamils are poor well above the national figure of 7%. More than half drop out of school by the age of 15. Only 2% pass any A-levels exams tak~n at the age of 18 compared with 11% among other rural pupils.Housing is another problem 83% of Sri Lankans hved in their own houses in 2012 but only 22% of estate workers did. Two-thirds of the accommodation on plantations is in barrack- style line-rooms or sheds. These are not only rudimentary their occupants right to live in them is murky. But between 1980 and 2014 fewer than 1000 houses a year were built on tea and rubber plantations even though the area has Sri Lankas highest ferti lity rate. Hill-country Tamils also suffer from higher rates of malnutrition. Fewer than half have access to safe drinking water. At a plantation near Hatton a family of six crams into a single tiny room built in the 1930s with no running water and only a primitive shared latrine. The oldest child who is 16 has already dropped out of school to care for her younger brother who has heart problems. There is electricity but no modern appliances. Small wonder that the young are quitting the plantations in search of work in garment factories or on construction sites elsewhere in the country. Those that remain are becoming more politically active. In a paper presented last year to a government task force look in g at how to defuse communal tensions in the wake of the civi l war local activists demanded an apology from the state for the disenfranchisement deportation and neglect of hillcountry Tamils. There was much talk of the restoration of dignity and respect. The government has paid some attention promising to make it easier for Tamils living on estates to gain title to their homes. Some hope that greater knowledge of their. circumstances will help. [n May Narendrtl Modi Indias prime minister paid a visit to Dickoya in the heart of tea-growing country. To rapturous applause he announced that his government would build 10000 more cottages for locals in addition to 4000 already completed. People think Sri Lankan Tamils mean only those of the north and east said T. Ravi a bus conductor who attended Mr Modis rally in Dickoya. But now they know about us and can do something for us also. What attracted hill Tamils for moving Sri Lanka from India? (1) Booming tea industry of Sri Lanka. (2) There.were poverty and landlessness in India. (3) Easy route to Sri Lanka from India.

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Question 46

Both Sri Lankas ethnic Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority think of themselves as original indigenous inhabitants of the island- an important prop to their political claims and counterclaims. But there is one group ofTamils who are relatively recent arrivals and whose status has suffered accordingly. The first 10000 hill-country. Tamils. came to work in the islands nascent coffee plantations in 1827 as indentured labourers. They marched on foot through rough terrain to isolated camps in the jungle which they then set about clearing. Many died. But the prospect of work in Sri Lankas booming tea industry along with famine poverty and landlessness back in India led many more to make the journey. Today the hill Tamils number almost Im accounting for over 4% of Sri Lankas population. They live mainly on or near tea estates in the mountainous interior of the-island not in the north and east home to most Sri Lankan Tamils. That put them outside the homeland that Tamil separatists fought for during the lorrn civil war and leaves them marginalised within the Tamil minority. They remain one of the countrys poorest and most neglected groups. Until recently many hill-country Tamils were not entitled to vote. Laws passed after Sri Lanka became independent from Britain in 1948 stripped them of citizenship. Subsequent repatriation agreements saw large numbers deported to India without their consent. Sri Lanka eventually granted citizenship to the rest but only in stages. Some 300000 were stateless until 2003-with an X on their identity cards to highlight their lowly status. The mean income among estate workers is a quarter less than that of other rural labourers. Some 11% of hill-country Tamils are poor well above the national figure of 7%. More than half drop out of school by the age of 15. Only 2% pass any A-levels exams tak~n at the age of 18 compared with 11% among other rural pupils.Housing is another problem 83% of Sri Lankans hved in their own houses in 2012 but only 22% of estate workers did. Two-thirds of the accommodation on plantations is in barrack- style line-rooms or sheds. These are not only rudimentary their occupants right to live in them is murky. But between 1980 and 2014 fewer than 1000 houses a year were built on tea and rubber plantations even though the area has Sri Lankas highest ferti lity rate. Hill-country Tamils also suffer from higher rates of malnutrition. Fewer than half have access to safe drinking water. At a plantation near Hatton a family of six crams into a single tiny room built in the 1930s with no running water and only a primitive shared latrine. The oldest child who is 16 has already dropped out of school to care for her younger brother who has heart problems. There is electricity but no modern appliances. Small wonder that the young are quitting the plantations in search of work in garment factories or on construction sites elsewhere in the country. Those that remain are becoming more politically active. In a paper presented last year to a government task force look in g at how to defuse communal tensions in the wake of the civi l war local activists demanded an apology from the state for the disenfranchisement deportation and neglect of hillcountry Tamils. There was much talk of the restoration of dignity and respect. The government has paid some attention promising to make it easier for Tamils living on estates to gain title to their homes. Some hope that greater knowledge of their. circumstances will help. [n May Narendrtl Modi Indias prime minister paid a visit to Dickoya in the heart of tea-growing country. To rapturous applause he announced that his government would build 10000 more cottages for locals in addition to 4000 already completed. People think Sri Lankan Tamils mean only those of the north and east said T. Ravi a bus conductor who attended Mr Modis rally in Dickoya. But now they know about us and can do something for us also. What can be the suitable title of the passage?

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Question 47

Both Sri Lankas ethnic Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority think of themselves as original indigenous inhabitants of the island- an important prop to their political claims and counterclaims. But there is one group ofTamils who are relatively recent arrivals and whose status has suffered accordingly. The first 10000 hill-country. Tamils. came to work in the islands nascent coffee plantations in 1827 as indentured labourers. They marched on foot through rough terrain to isolated camps in the jungle which they then set about clearing. Many died. But the prospect of work in Sri Lankas booming tea industry along with famine poverty and landlessness back in India led many more to make the journey. Today the hill Tamils number almost Im accounting for over 4% of Sri Lankas population. They live mainly on or near tea estates in the mountainous interior of the-island not in the north and east home to most Sri Lankan Tamils. That put them outside the homeland that Tamil separatists fought for during the lorrn civil war and leaves them marginalised within the Tamil minority. They remain one of the countrys poorest and most neglected groups. Until recently many hill-country Tamils were not entitled to vote. Laws passed after Sri Lanka became independent from Britain in 1948 stripped them of citizenship. Subsequent repatriation agreements saw large numbers deported to India without their consent. Sri Lanka eventually granted citizenship to the rest but only in stages. Some 300000 were stateless until 2003-with an X on their identity cards to highlight their lowly status. The mean income among estate workers is a quarter less than that of other rural labourers. Some 11% of hill-country Tamils are poor well above the national figure of 7%. More than half drop out of school by the age of 15. Only 2% pass any A-levels exams tak~n at the age of 18 compared with 11% among other rural pupils.Housing is another problem 83% of Sri Lankans hved in their own houses in 2012 but only 22% of estate workers did. Two-thirds of the accommodation on plantations is in barrack- style line-rooms or sheds. These are not only rudimentary their occupants right to live in them is murky. But between 1980 and 2014 fewer than 1000 houses a year were built on tea and rubber plantations even though the area has Sri Lankas highest ferti lity rate. Hill-country Tamils also suffer from higher rates of malnutrition. Fewer than half have access to safe drinking water. At a plantation near Hatton a family of six crams into a single tiny room built in the 1930s with no running water and only a primitive shared latrine. The oldest child who is 16 has already dropped out of school to care for her younger brother who has heart problems. There is electricity but no modern appliances. Small wonder that the young are quitting the plantations in search of work in garment factories or on construction sites elsewhere in the country. Those that remain are becoming more politically active. In a paper presented last year to a government task force look in g at how to defuse communal tensions in the wake of the civi l war local activists demanded an apology from the state for the disenfranchisement deportation and neglect of hillcountry Tamils. There was much talk of the restoration of dignity and respect. The government has paid some attention promising to make it easier for Tamils living on estates to gain title to their homes. Some hope that greater knowledge of their. circumstances will help. [n May Narendrtl Modi Indias prime minister paid a visit to Dickoya in the heart of tea-growing country. To rapturous applause he announced that his government would build 10000 more cottages for locals in addition to 4000 already completed. People think Sri Lankan Tamils mean only those of the north and east said T. Ravi a bus conductor who attended Mr Modis rally in Dickoya. But now they know about us and can do something for us also. Why the hill Tamils have such bad condition in Sri Lanka? (1) Theyaremarginalizecleven in the Tamil minorities. (2) Sri Lanka Government doesnt pay attention towards them. (3) Indian government doesnt help them.

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Question 48

Both Sri Lankas ethnic Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority think of themselves as original indigenous inhabitants of the island- an important prop to their political claims and counterclaims. But there is one group ofTamils who are relatively recent arrivals and whose status has suffered accordingly. The first 10000 hill-country. Tamils. came to work in the islands nascent coffee plantations in 1827 as indentured labourers. They marched on foot through rough terrain to isolated camps in the jungle which they then set about clearing. Many died. But the prospect of work in Sri Lankas booming tea industry along with famine poverty and landlessness back in India led many more to make the journey. Today the hill Tamils number almost Im accounting for over 4% of Sri Lankas population. They live mainly on or near tea estates in the mountainous interior of the-island not in the north and east home to most Sri Lankan Tamils. That put them outside the homeland that Tamil separatists fought for during the lorrn civil war and leaves them marginalised within the Tamil minority. They remain one of the countrys poorest and most neglected groups. Until recently many hill-country Tamils were not entitled to vote. Laws passed after Sri Lanka became independent from Britain in 1948 stripped them of citizenship. Subsequent repatriation agreements saw large numbers deported to India without their consent. Sri Lanka eventually granted citizenship to the rest but only in stages. Some 300000 were stateless until 2003-with an X on their identity cards to highlight their lowly status. The mean income among estate workers is a quarter less than that of other rural labourers. Some 11% of hill-country Tamils are poor well above the national figure of 7%. More than half drop out of school by the age of 15. Only 2% pass any A-levels exams tak~n at the age of 18 compared with 11% among other rural pupils.Housing is another problem 83% of Sri Lankans hved in their own houses in 2012 but only 22% of estate workers did. Two-thirds of the accommodation on plantations is in barrack- style line-rooms or sheds. These are not only rudimentary their occupants right to live in them is murky. But between 1980 and 2014 fewer than 1000 houses a year were built on tea and rubber plantations even though the area has Sri Lankas highest ferti lity rate. Hill-country Tamils also suffer from higher rates of malnutrition. Fewer than half have access to safe drinking water. At a plantation near Hatton a family of six crams into a single tiny room built in the 1930s with no running water and only a primitive shared latrine. The oldest child who is 16 has already dropped out of school to care for her younger brother who has heart problems. There is electricity but no modern appliances. Small wonder that the young are quitting the plantations in search of work in garment factories or on construction sites elsewhere in the country. Those that remain are becoming more politically active. In a paper presented last year to a government task force look in g at how to defuse communal tensions in the wake of the civi l war local activists demanded an apology from the state for the disenfranchisement deportation and neglect of hillcountry Tamils. There was much talk of the restoration of dignity and respect. The government has paid some attention promising to make it easier for Tamils living on estates to gain title to their homes. Some hope that greater knowledge of their. circumstances will help. [n May Narendrtl Modi Indias prime minister paid a visit to Dickoya in the heart of tea-growing country. To rapturous applause he announced that his government would build 10000 more cottages for locals in addition to 4000 already completed. People think Sri Lankan Tamils mean only those of the north and east said T. Ravi a bus conductor who attended Mr Modis rally in Dickoya. But now they know about us and can do something for us also. Indigenous

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Question 49

Both Sri Lankas ethnic Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority think of themselves as original indigenous inhabitants of the island- an important prop to their political claims and counterclaims. But there is one group ofTamils who are relatively recent arrivals and whose status has suffered accordingly. The first 10000 hill-country. Tamils. came to work in the islands nascent coffee plantations in 1827 as indentured labourers. They marched on foot through rough terrain to isolated camps in the jungle which they then set about clearing. Many died. But the prospect of work in Sri Lankas booming tea industry along with famine poverty and landlessness back in India led many more to make the journey. Today the hill Tamils number almost Im accounting for over 4% of Sri Lankas population. They live mainly on or near tea estates in the mountainous interior of the-island not in the north and east home to most Sri Lankan Tamils. That put them outside the homeland that Tamil separatists fought for during the lorrn civil war and leaves them marginalised within the Tamil minority. They remain one of the countrys poorest and most neglected groups. Until recently many hill-country Tamils were not entitled to vote. Laws passed after Sri Lanka became independent from Britain in 1948 stripped them of citizenship. Subsequent repatriation agreements saw large numbers deported to India without their consent. Sri Lanka eventually granted citizenship to the rest but only in stages. Some 300000 were stateless until 2003-with an X on their identity cards to highlight their lowly status. The mean income among estate workers is a quarter less than that of other rural labourers. Some 11% of hill-country Tamils are poor well above the national figure of 7%. More than half drop out of school by the age of 15. Only 2% pass any A-levels exams tak~n at the age of 18 compared with 11% among other rural pupils.Housing is another problem 83% of Sri Lankans hved in their own houses in 2012 but only 22% of estate workers did. Two-thirds of the accommodation on plantations is in barrack- style line-rooms or sheds. These are not only rudimentary their occupants right to live in them is murky. But between 1980 and 2014 fewer than 1000 houses a year were built on tea and rubber plantations even though the area has Sri Lankas highest ferti lity rate. Hill-country Tamils also suffer from higher rates of malnutrition. Fewer than half have access to safe drinking water. At a plantation near Hatton a family of six crams into a single tiny room built in the 1930s with no running water and only a primitive shared latrine. The oldest child who is 16 has already dropped out of school to care for her younger brother who has heart problems. There is electricity but no modern appliances. Small wonder that the young are quitting the plantations in search of work in garment factories or on construction sites elsewhere in the country. Those that remain are becoming more politically active. In a paper presented last year to a government task force look in g at how to defuse communal tensions in the wake of the civi l war local activists demanded an apology from the state for the disenfranchisement deportation and neglect of hillcountry Tamils. There was much talk of the restoration of dignity and respect. The government has paid some attention promising to make it easier for Tamils living on estates to gain title to their homes. Some hope that greater knowledge of their. circumstances will help. [n May Narendrtl Modi Indias prime minister paid a visit to Dickoya in the heart of tea-growing country. To rapturous applause he announced that his government would build 10000 more cottages for locals in addition to 4000 already completed. People think Sri Lankan Tamils mean only those of the north and east said T. Ravi a bus conductor who attended Mr Modis rally in Dickoya. But now they know about us and can do something for us also. What is false regarding the hill Tamils in Sri Lanka? (1) They accounts for over 4% of population of Sri Lanka. (2) They are marginalized within the Tamils. (3) They got voting right after the independence of Sri Lanka.

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Question 50

Both Sri Lankas ethnic Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority think of themselves as original indigenous inhabitants of the island- an important prop to their political claims and counterclaims. But there is one group ofTamils who are relatively recent arrivals and whose status has suffered accordingly. The first 10000 hill-country. Tamils. came to work in the islands nascent coffee plantations in 1827 as indentured labourers. They marched on foot through rough terrain to isolated camps in the jungle which they then set about clearing. Many died. But the prospect of work in Sri Lankas booming tea industry along with famine poverty and landlessness back in India led many more to make the journey. Today the hill Tamils number almost Im accounting for over 4% of Sri Lankas population. They live mainly on or near tea estates in the mountainous interior of the-island not in the north and east home to most Sri Lankan Tamils. That put them outside the homeland that Tamil separatists fought for during the lorrn civil war and leaves them marginalised within the Tamil minority. They remain one of the countrys poorest and most neglected groups. Until recently many hill-country Tamils were not entitled to vote. Laws passed after Sri Lanka became independent from Britain in 1948 stripped them of citizenship. Subsequent repatriation agreements saw large numbers deported to India without their consent. Sri Lanka eventually granted citizenship to the rest but only in stages. Some 300000 were stateless until 2003-with an X on their identity cards to highlight their lowly status. The mean income among estate workers is a quarter less than that of other rural labourers. Some 11% of hill-country Tamils are poor well above the national figure of 7%. More than half drop out of school by the age of 15. Only 2% pass any A-levels exams tak~n at the age of 18 compared with 11% among other rural pupils.Housing is another problem 83% of Sri Lankans hved in their own houses in 2012 but only 22% of estate workers did. Two-thirds of the accommodation on plantations is in barrack- style line-rooms or sheds. These are not only rudimentary their occupants right to live in them is murky. But between 1980 and 2014 fewer than 1000 houses a year were built on tea and rubber plantations even though the area has Sri Lankas highest ferti lity rate. Hill-country Tamils also suffer from higher rates of malnutrition. Fewer than half have access to safe drinking water. At a plantation near Hatton a family of six crams into a single tiny room built in the 1930s with no running water and only a primitive shared latrine. The oldest child who is 16 has already dropped out of school to care for her younger brother who has heart problems. There is electricity but no modern appliances. Small wonder that the young are quitting the plantations in search of work in garment factories or on construction sites elsewhere in the country. Those that remain are becoming more politically active. In a paper presented last year to a government task force look in g at how to defuse communal tensions in the wake of the civi l war local activists demanded an apology from the state for the disenfranchisement deportation and neglect of hillcountry Tamils. There was much talk of the restoration of dignity and respect. The government has paid some attention promising to make it easier for Tamils living on estates to gain title to their homes. Some hope that greater knowledge of their. circumstances will help. [n May Narendrtl Modi Indias prime minister paid a visit to Dickoya in the heart of tea-growing country. To rapturous applause he announced that his government would build 10000 more cottages for locals in addition to 4000 already completed. People think Sri Lankan Tamils mean only those of the north and east said T. Ravi a bus conductor who attended Mr Modis rally in Dickoya. But now they know about us and can do something for us also. What is the main problems of Hill Tamils in Sri Lanka? (a) Malnutrition is the problem in mostly hill Tamils. (b) They dont have proper education. (c) Mostly.hill Tamils wants to come back India.

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51.	(A) But laws do have the utility value (B) To heed the line between religious traditions and superstitious practices (C ) Of curbing the prevalence of inhuman ritual and practices (D) To eradicatesuperstition from society, (E ) Mere legislation is not enough
Answer» EBAC DEBA EDAC None of these Solution :EDACis the correct SEQUENCE. Sentence B is the ODD ONE out.

52.	A. It is the only country in the world that is carbon negative, which means it produces more oxygen than it consumes . B. Bhutan, sandwiched between the two most populousnations on Earth, suffers for their sins. C. So far, so good. But then, two things happened. D. Carbon sinks, 70% forest, cover, powered almost entirely by mountain streams - Bhutan is a poster child for green living. E. Glaciers are beginning to melt, flash floods and heavy rain - and even droughts -are common, and temperatures are climbing. F. One, India and China got richer. Which of the Following should be the First sentence of thegiven paragraph ?
Answer» E D C B Solution :DACFBEwill be the right order and it will be: Carbon sinks, `70%` forest cover, powered almost entirely by mountain streams-Bhutan is a poster child for green living. It is the only country in the WORLD that is carbon negative, which means it produces more oxygen than it CONSUMES. So far, so good. But then, two things happened. One, India and CHINA got richer. Bhutan, sandwiched between the two most populous nations on Earth, suffers for their sins. Glaciers are beginning to melt, FLASH floods and heavy rains-and even droughts are common, and temperatures are climbing.

53.	A. It is the only country in the world that is carbon negative, which means it produces more oxygen than it consumes . B. Bhutan, sandwiched between the two most populousnations on Earth, suffers for their sins. C. So far, so good. But then, two things happened. D. Carbon sinks, 70% forest, cover, powered almost entirely by mountain streams - Bhutan is a poster child for green living. E. Glaciers are beginning to melt, flash floods and heavy rain - and even droughts -are common, and temperatures are climbing. F. One, India and China got richer. Which of the Following should be the Third sentence of thegiven paragraph ?
Answer» A B C D Solution :As the CORRECT ORDER is DACFBE, option (c ) so FAR, so good. But then, two things happened, will be the third SENTENCE.

54.	A. It is the only country in the world that is carbon negative, which means it produces more oxygen than it consumes . B. Bhutan, sandwiched between the two most populousnations on Earth, suffers for their sins. C. So far, so good. But then, two things happened. D. Carbon sinks, 70% forest, cover, powered almost entirely by mountain streams - Bhutan is a poster child for green living. E. Glaciers are beginning to melt, flash floods and heavy rain - and even droughts -are common, and temperatures are climbing. F. One, India and China got richer. Which of the Following should be the LASTsentence of thegiven paragraph ?
Answer» A C B E Solution :As PER the given SEQUENCE option (e ), Glaciers are BEGINNING to melt, flash flods and heavyrains-and even droughts - are common, and temperatures are climbing is the correct choice for the last SENTENCE.

55.	A. It is the only country in the world that is carbon negative, which means it produces more oxygen than it consumes . B. Bhutan, sandwiched between the two most populousnations on Earth, suffers for their sins. C. So far, so good. But then, two things happened. D. Carbon sinks, 70% forest, cover, powered almost entirely by mountain streams - Bhutan is a poster child for green living. E. Glaciers are beginning to melt, flash floods and heavy rain - and even droughts -are common, and temperatures are climbing. F. One, India and China got richer. Which of the Following should be the FOURTH sentence of thegiven paragraph ?
Answer» F C B C Solution :The FOURTH SENTENCE of the GIVEN paragraph is the option (a) i.e., 'It is the only country in the WORLD that is carbon negative, which means it produces more oxygen than it CONSUMES.'

56.	A. It is the only country in the world that is carbon negative, which means it produces more oxygen than it consumes . B. Bhutan, sandwiched between the two most populousnations on Earth, suffers for their sins. C. So far, so good. But then, two things happened. D. Carbon sinks, 70% forest, cover, powered almost entirely by mountain streams - Bhutan is a poster child for green living. E. Glaciers are beginning to melt, flash floods and heavy rain - and even droughts -are common, and temperatures are climbing. F. One, India and China got richer. Which of the Following should be the SECOND sentence of thegiven paragraph ?
Answer» B D A C Solution :The second sentence will be, So far, so good. But then, TWO things happened. THEREFORE OPTION (c ) is correct.

57.	A. For the balance of power and for the staggered development of the world, it is very important to stop the phenomena of brain -drain. B. For this purpose, developed nations should help developingcountries with necessary money and resources. C. Ultimately, this will also ensure that each and every nation will have the ability to introduce itself as a developed nation. D. This will help a particualr country to use all skilled citizens for development and proliferation. E. This will ensure that each and every individual on this planet can have a good standard of living. F. But to build these skilled workers at their native places, it is also important to provide them enough work opportunities and living facilities. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after the rearrangement ?
Answer» A B F D Answer :D

58.	A. For the balance of power and for the staggered development of the world, it is very important to stop the phenomena of brain -drain. B. For this purpose, developed nations should help developingcountries with necessary money and resources. C. Ultimately, this will also ensure that each and every nation will have the ability to introduce itself as a developed nation. D. This will help a particualr country to use all skilled citizens for development and proliferation. E. This will ensure that each and every individual on this planet can have a good standard of living. F. But to build these skilled workers at their native places, it is also important to provide them enough work opportunities and living facilities. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after the rearrangement ?
Answer» A B C D Answer :B

59.	A. For the balance of power and for the staggered development of the world, it is very important to stop the phenomena of brain -drain. B. For this purpose, developed nations should help developingcountries with necessary money and resources. C. Ultimately, this will also ensure that each and every nation will have the ability to introduce itself as a developed nation. D. This will help a particualr country to use all skilled citizens for development and proliferation. E. This will ensure that each and every individual on this planet can have a good standard of living. F. But to build these skilled workers at their native places, it is also important to provide them enough work opportunities and living facilities. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after the rearrangement ?
Answer» A B C D Answer :A

60.	A. For the balance of power and for the staggered development of the world, it is very important to stop the phenomena of brain -drain. B. For this purpose, developed nations should help developingcountries with necessary money and resources. C. Ultimately, this will also ensure that each and every nation will have the ability to introduce itself as a developed nation. D. This will help a particualr country to use all skilled citizens for development and proliferation. E. This will ensure that each and every individual on this planet can have a good standard of living. F. But to build these skilled workers at their native places, it is also important to provide them enough work opportunities and living facilities. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement ?
Answer» A B C E Answer :D

61.	A. For the balance of power and for the staggered development of the world, it is very important to stop the phenomena of brain -drain. B. For this purpose, developed nations should help developingcountries with necessary money and resources. C. Ultimately, this will also ensure that each and every nation will have the ability to introduce itself as a developed nation. D. This will help a particualr country to use all skilled citizens for development and proliferation. E. This will ensure that each and every individual on this planet can have a good standard of living. F. But to build these skilled workers at their native places, it is also important to provide them enough work opportunities and living facilities. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after the rearrangement ?
Answer» A F D C Answer :B

62.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. NARROWING
Answer» BROADENING STRETCHING CHANGING INCREASING ANSWER :A

63.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. WOES
Answer» SUFFERING TRAGEDY BITTERNESS ANGER ANSWER :A

64.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. SUPERFICIAL
Answer» Careless PROFOUND EXTREME ARTICULATE ANSWER :B

65.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. According to the passage why don't farmers avail the institutional finance facilities?
Answer» Banks are not willing to provide loans to the farmers because of high RISK associated with it Many NGOs and corporate organisations provide them the loans in a HASSLE free MANNER Most of the farmers do not need finance in large scale since they work on small SIZE LANDS None of these

66.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. Why is the profit margin of farmers narrowing even after increasing the minimum purchase price? (A) The minimum purcha~e price of the government is too low to make any profit. (B) The quality of the inputs such as seeds and fertilizers is very poor, (C) There has been a continuous rise in the price of agricultural inputs which adversely affects the profit.
Answer» OnlyA OnlyB OnlyC Only A and C SOLUTION :It is MENTIONED in the SECOND PARAGRAPH

67.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. What is the author's main objective in writing the passage?
Answer» Criticising the POLICY of providing relief packages to the family of FARMERS who commit suicide To appeal to the non institutional money lenders for providing loans to farmers in a hassle-free MANNER To applaud the dauntless spirit of the farmers To highlight the drawbacks in the AGRICULTURE SECTOR Answer :D

68.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. BRIGHT
Answer» GLOWING RADIANT DAZZLING LUSTROUS ANSWER :D

69.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. GRAVE
Answer» Cemetery FATAL SEVERE Carve ANSWER :C

70.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. Which of the following is not true in context of the passage?
Answer» Many farmers struggle to sustain themselves after REAPING one CROP in a year The government has relieved the farmers from any elaborate formalities while availing the loans India was made self-sufficient in food production because of green revolution Some farmers commit suicide in ORDER to AVAIL relief package from the government Solution :It is MENTIONED in the third paragrpah how the lenghty procedures make it difficult for the needy farmers to avail loans. Nowhere in the passage is it mentioned that the government has relieved the farmers of the loans.

71.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. What does the author suggest as opposed to providing temporary monetary relief to the farmers ? (A) To improve the entire agricultural setup in India instead of providing relief in the face of adversities. (B) Providing the local money lender with large amount of money so that small farmers can easily obtain loans from them. (C) Empowering the farmers so that they can sustain a livelihood throughout life without having to face the desperation that adversity drives them to.
Answer» Only A Only A and B Only B Only A and C SOLUTION :It is MENTIONED in the last PARAGRAPH.

72.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy.What are the adversities faced by Indian farmers according to the passage?
Answer» Lack of adequate irrigation facilities Ownership ofonly a small PIECE ofland by a MAJORITY of farmers, which FAILS to GENERATE any profit Lack offinaricial help to the farmers All of these ANSWER :D

73.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. What does the author mean by "procedures" when he says that 'farmers do not get a cha.nceofavailing institutional finance because of procedures involved in it'?
Answer» He refers to the government GUIDELINE of DISBURSING finance only to medium and LARGE land OWNERS? Refers to the strict government rule of providing loans to only such farmers who can guarantee a default- free-tenure The formalities to avail these facilities are enormous and too difficult for an ORDINARY farmer to understand Refers to the danger farmers must face from the local money-lenders they availed the loan from government instead Answer :C

74.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. Why have many fanners resorted to killing family members? (A) It is difficult for the farmers to sustain their family's livelihood. (B) So that the killed family member may get rid of the persistent adversities. (C) To avail relief package announced by the government to support the family of those who commit suicide.
Answer» Only A OnlyB Only B and C Only A and B SOLUTION :It is mentioned in the last few LINES of the third paragraph nad the first few lines of the fourth paragraph.

75.	Agriculture has always been celebrated as the primary sector in India. Thanks to the Green Revolution, India is now self-sufficient in food production. Indian agricu!'ture has been making technological advancement as well. Does that mean everything is looking bright for Indian agriculture? A superficial analysis of the above points would tempt one to say yes, but the truth is far from it. The reality is that Indian farmers have to face extreme poverty and financial crisis, which is driving them to suicides. What are the grave adversities that drive the farmers to commii suicide, at a time when Indian economy is supposed to be gearing up to take on the world? Indian agriculture is predominantly dependent on nature. Irrigation facilities that are currently available, do not cover the · entire cultivable land. lfthe farmers are at the mercy of monsoons for timely water for their crops, they are at the mercy of the government for alternative irrigation facilities. Any failure ofna are, directly affects the fortunes of the farmers. Secondly, Iandtan agriculture is largely an unorganised sector, there ts no systematic planning in cultivation, farmers work or lands of uneconomical sizes institutional finances are not available and minimum purchase' prices of the government do not in reality reach the poorest farmer. Added to this, the cost of agricultural inputs bave been steadily rising over the years, farmers' margins of profits have been narrowing because the price rise in inputs is not complemented by an increase in the purchase price of the agricultural produce. Even today, in several parts of the country, agriculture is a seasonal occupation. In many districts, farmers get only one crop per year and for the remaining part of the year, they find it difficult to make both ends meet. The farmers normally resort to. borrowing from money lenders, in the absence of institutionalized finance. Where . institutional finance is available, the ordinary farmer does not have a chance ofavailing it because of the "procedures" involved in disbursing the finance. This calls for removing the elaborate formalities for obtaining the loans. The _institutional finance, where available is mostly availed by the medium or large land owners, the small farmers do not even have the awareness of the existence of such flt'!-cilities. The inoney lender is the only source of finance to the farmers. Should the crops fail, the farmers fall into a debt trap and crop failures piled up over the years give them no other option than ending their lives. Another disturbing trend has been observed where farmers commit suicide or deliberately kill a family member in order to avail relief and benefits announced by the government to support the families of those who have committed suicide so that their families could atleast benefit from the Government's relief programmes. What then needs to be done to prevent this sad state · of affairs? There cannot be one single solution to end the woes of farmers. Temporary measures through monetary relief would not be the solution. The governmental efforts should be targeted at improving the entire structure of the small where in the relief is not given on a drought to drought basis, rather they are taught to overcome their difficulties through their own skills and capabilities,. Social responsibility also goes a long way to help the farmers. General public, NGOs, Corporate and other organisations too can play a part in helping farmers by adopting drought affected villages and families and helping them to rehabilitate. The nation has to realise that farmers' suicides are not minor issues happening in remote parts a few states, it is a reflection of the true state of the basis of our economy. According to the author why does the situation of agricultural sector remain grim even after making several technological advances ?
Answer» Indian farmers continue to face adversities from nature as well as the government. India has failed to match the technological ADVANCES taking place in the rest of the world Natural calamities have been very frequent in India Banks have failed to provide ADEQUATE loans to the farmers SOLUTION :It can be inferred from the entire PASSAGE.

76.	A.Spelling out the government's objections to disclosing the price fixed for procuring the 36 aircraft from France's Dassault company. B. It "would also like to be apprised of the details with regard to the pricing/cost andadvantages, if any". C. The Union government on Wednesday raised objections to sharing the pricing/cost of 36 Rafale fighter jets with the Superme Court in a sealed cover, D. The Government protested after the court recorded in its order that E. Saying it was not divulged even to the parliament. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, heading 3-judge bench, told Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal to file an affidavit Which of the following wil be the SECOND sentece after the rearrangement?
Answer» A C E D Solution :Thecorrect SEQUENCE WOULD be, CEADB. Hence the CORRECT ANSWER here is option (c ).

77.	A.Spelling out the government's objections to disclosing the price fixed for procuring the 36 aircraft from France's Dassault company. B. It "would also like to be apprised of the details with regard to the pricing/cost andadvantages, if any". C. The Union government on Wednesday raised objections to sharing the pricing/cost of 36 Rafale fighter jets with the Superme Court in a sealed cover, D. The Government protested after the court recorded in its order that E. Saying it was not divulged even to the parliament. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, heading 3-judge bench, told Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal to file an affidavit Which of the following wil be the FOURTH sentece after the rearrangement?
Answer» A B C D Solution :The CORRECT sequence would be, CEADB. HENCE the correct answer here is OPTION (d).

78.	A.Spelling out the government's objections to disclosing the price fixed for procuring the 36 aircraft from France's Dassault company. B. It "would also like to be apprised of the details with regard to the pricing/cost andadvantages, if any". C. The Union government on Wednesday raised objections to sharing the pricing/cost of 36 Rafale fighter jets with the Superme Court in a sealed cover, D. The Government protested after the court recorded in its order that E. Saying it was not divulged even to the parliament. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, heading 3-judge bench, told Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal to file an affidavit Which of the following wil be the FIRST sentece after the rearrangement?
Answer» A C E D Solution :The correct SEQUENCE WOULD be, CEADB. Hence the correct ANSWER here is option(B).

79.	A.Spelling out the government's objections to disclosing the price fixed for procuring the 36 aircraft from France's Dassault company. B. It "would also like to be apprised of the details with regard to the pricing/cost andadvantages, if any". C. The Union government on Wednesday raised objections to sharing the pricing/cost of 36 Rafale fighter jets with the Superme Court in a sealed cover, D. The Government protested after the court recorded in its order that E. Saying it was not divulged even to the parliament. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, heading 3-judge bench, told Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal to file an affidavit Which of the following wil be the FIFTH sentece after the rearrangement?
Answer» A B C D Solution :The correct paragraph/arrangement of the given sentences is as follows - The Union government on Wednesday raised objections to sharing the pricing/COST of 36 Rafale fighter jets with the Suprme Court in a sealed cover, SAYING it was not divulged even to the parliament. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, heading 3-judge bench, told Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal to file an affidavit spelling out the government's objections to disclosing the price fixed for procuring the 36 aircraft from France's Dassault COMPANY. The governmentprotested after the court recorded in its order that it "would ALSO like to be apprised of the details with regard to the pricing /cost and advantages,if any". Therefore, the correct sequence would be, CEADB. Hence the correct answer here is option (b).

80.	(A) To his surprise, a little honeybee came before his throne and said. "Of all the gifts you could give me, only one will do. I'd like the power to inflict great pain whenever I choose to." (B)I hereby give you a sharp sting. But, I am sure you will use this weapon carefully only in times of anger and strife. (C) "What an awful wish!" said great Zeus, "But I will grant it". (D) And to this day, the little honeybee dies after it stings. (E) One day, Zeus, the King of Mount Olympus, was giving out gifts to beasts, birds and insects. (F) "You will get to use it only once, for using it will cost you your life." Which of the followingshould be the FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement?
Answer» D F B E Solution :B