SSCCGL English Language And Comprehension

Question 131

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
The world is becoming a dangerous place to live in, and this is despite our claims of being civilized, of having evolved from the primitive to the modern man and from the cave man to cultured being.
Many reasons can be attributed to this. A man longs to be the king of all kingdoms but is too extravagant and idle. He desires that his writ should run through the whole. But then he is lazy and lethargic. Man is mean, far inferior to other species. We are more human than humane. We have negative qualities such as anger, ego, envy, greed, hatred, and jealousy, that we should consider overcoming.
We have allowed these qualities to become our consuming passions. We think that we are mightier than most. We think we are capable of destroying anything by using our might. Today, we have acquired weapons of mass destruction, which are capable of obliterating all life from the face of this planet.
As men we arm men. Then we destroy people without arms. Then why are we giving vent to this anger? We let our wrath take over our sense. We fight to satisfy our egos. The overpowering obsession of a man with himself motivates him to grab everything and to fulfil his greed.
What is man capable of achieving today?


  • The ability to have his writ run through the whole world

  • The power to conquer the world

  • The power to obliterate life from his planet

  • The ability to destroy everything

Solution

C.

The power to obliterate life from his planet

Question 132

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
The world is becoming a dangerous place to live in, and this is despite our claims of being civilized, of having evolved from the primitive to the modern man and from the cave man to cultured being.
Many reasons can be attributed to this. A man longs to be the king of all kingdoms but is too extravagant and idle. He desires that his writ should run through the whole. But then he is lazy and lethargic. Man is mean, far inferior to other species. We are more human than humane. We have negative qualities such as anger, ego, envy, greed, hatred, and jealousy, that we should consider overcoming.
We have allowed these qualities to become our consuming passions. We think that we are mightier than most. We think we are capable of destroying anything by using our might. Today, we have acquired weapons of mass destruction, which are capable of obliterating all life from the face of this planet.
As men we arm men. Then we destroy people without arms. Then why are we giving vent to this anger? We let our wrath take over our sense. We fight to satisfy our egos. The overpowering obsession of a man with himself motivates him to grab everything and to fulfil his greed.
What does man think of himself today?


  • That he can be king of all kindoms

  • That he is mightier than most

  • That he is more humane than human

  • That he can rule the world

Solution

B.

That he is mightier than most

Question 133

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
The world is becoming a dangerous place to live in, and this is despite our claims of being civilized, of having evolved from the primitive to the modern man and from the cave man to cultured being.
Many reasons can be attributed to this. A man longs to be the king of all kingdoms but is too extravagant and idle. He desires that his writ should run through the whole. But then he is lazy and lethargic. Man is mean, far inferior to other species. We are more human than humane. We have negative qualities such as anger, ego, envy, greed, hatred, and jealousy, that we should consider overcoming.
We have allowed these qualities to become our consuming passions. We think that we are mightier than most. We think we are capable of destroying anything by using our might. Today, we have acquired weapons of mass destruction, which are capable of obliterating all life from the face of this planet.
As men we arm men. Then we destroy people without arms. Then why are we giving vent to this anger? We let our wrath take over our sense. We fight to satisfy our egos. The overpowering obsession of a man with himself motivates him to grab everything and to fulfil his greed.
Why has the world become a dangerous place to live in?


  • Because man desires to be king of all kingdoms but is idle and extravagant.

  • Because man has become civilized.

  • Because man has become a cultured being

  • Because man has evolved from primitive to modern

Solution

A.

Because man desires to be king of all kingdoms but is idle and extravagant.

Question 134

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
The world is becoming a dangerous place to live in, and this is despite our claims of being civilized, of having evolved from the primitive to the modern man and from the cave man to cultured being.
Many reasons can be attributed to this. A man longs to be the king of all kingdoms but is too extravagant and idle. He desires that his writ should run through the whole. But then he is lazy and lethargic. Man is mean, far inferior to other species. We are more human than humane. We have negative qualities such as anger, ego, envy, greed, hatred, and jealousy, that we should consider overcoming.
We have allowed these qualities to become our consuming passions. We think that we are mightier than most. We think we are capable of destroying anything by using our might. Today, we have acquired weapons of mass destruction, which are capable of obliterating all life from the face of this planet.
As men we arm men. Then we destroy people without arms. Then why are we giving vent to this anger? We let our wrath take over our sense. We fight to satisfy our egos. The overpowering obsession of a man with himself motivates him to grab everything and to fulfil his greed.
What are the qualities that have become man's consuming passion?


  • Laziness and lethargy

  • Idleness and laziness

  • The desire to be king

  • Anger, ego, greed, envy, hatred and jealousy

Solution

D.

Anger, ego, greed, envy, hatred and jealousy

Question 135

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
The field of medicine forces a confrontation between scientific and everyday language. Outside the world of the research laboratory and clinic, there exists the daily routine of medical practice, a situation where a doctor tries to understand the problems of a patient, and the patient attempts to understand the doctor’s diagnosis. The initial statement of the symptoms of any disease is of critical importance as it guides the doctor’s search for the clinical signs of the condition. Similarly, the doctor’s explanation of a problem, and the recommendations for treatment, need to be clear and complete if the patient is to understand and follow the correct course of action.
The need for careful listening and expression by both parties should be obvious in a field as sensitive and serious as health. Patients worried about their health are often uncertain and confused in their accounts. Busy doctors will not have the time to take up every point the patient has referred to. Moreover, the tradition of medical interviewing hinders the development of a genuine communication.
The word 'confrontation' is closest in meaning to

  • conflict

  • competition

  • trouble

  • confluence

Solution

A.

conflict