Question 1

What is the main point of groupthink as presented in the passage? Read the passage and answer the following questions.

Accepted Answer

Prioritizing agreement over evaluation. The passage defines groupthink as a situation where the desire for complete agreement overrides critical examination of alternatives. This leads to poor decisions because dissent is discouraged or silenced.

Question 2

As per the passage, which evolutionary tendency fuels social conformity? Read the passage and answer the following questions.

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Instinct for tribal belonging and safety. The passage states that conformity is tied to an evolutionary pull toward tribal belonging, where standing apart once carried survival threats. This directly matches the idea of instinct for tribal belonging and safety.

Question 3

Which incident is mentioned as a real-life outcome linked to groupthink? Read the passage and answer the following questions.

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Challenger space shuttle disaster. The passage explicitly mentions the Challenger space shuttle tragedy as a classic case where groupthink distorted judgment. Therefore, the correct answer is the Challenger space shuttle disaster.

Question 4

How does the passage say digital platforms strengthen conformity? Read the passage and answer the following question.

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By creating curated echo chambers. The passage states that digital platforms intensify conformity because algorithms create personalized “bubbles” that confirm existing beliefs while screening out conflicting perspectives. This is essentially the idea of curated echo chambers.

Question 5

What remedy does the passage recommend for groupthink and conformity? Read the passage and answer the following question.

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Encouraging constructive dissent. The passage clearly recommends welcoming principled disagreement as an antidote to narrow thinking. This means encouraging constructive dissent rather than suppressing it.

Question 6

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This process helps ensure that the food we consume is safe and free from harmful microbes or other impurities. 2. Food processing refers to a set of techniques used to convert raw ingredients into edible products. 3. These

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2, 3, 1, 4. Sentence 2 introduces food processing, and sentence 3 elaborates on the techniques involved. Sentence 1 explains the safety benefit, and sentence 4 adds another advantage, making 2-3-1-4 the most logical order.

Question 7

In the passage, the expression “gnawing dissonance” most nearly refers to: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Accepted Answer

The nagging conflict between her real self and online beauty ideals. “Gnawing dissonance” refers to a persistent inner conflict or unease. In the passage, it describes the painful mismatch between Meera’s real self and the idealized beauty images online.

Question 8

According to the passage, Meera’s mental and emotional decline was: Read the passage and answer the following question.

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Gradual, hidden, and inwardly damaging. The passage states that her slide into dysmorphia was “gradual and silent” and that she appeared normal on the surface while breaking down inwardly. This makes the decline hidden and internally damaging.

Question 9

Which idea, introduced through therapy, became the starting point of Meera’s emotional recovery?

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Understanding self-image distortion. Therapy helped Meera realize that the way she saw herself was distorted. This understanding became the basis for rebuilding her emotional health and identity.

Question 10

Which option best expresses the core message of the passage?

Accepted Answer

Curated digital beauty standards trigger silent psychological struggles. The passage focuses on how polished online beauty standards affect teenagers’ self-image and cause silent psychological distress. Meera’s story is used as an example of this broader issue.

Question 11

The author’s tone in the concluding lines of the passage is:

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Thoughtful and socially critical. The concluding lines reflect on a larger social problem and suggest constructive responses. The tone is reflective, serious, and critical of harmful beauty norms.

Question 12

According to the passage, which trait is most essential for entrepreneurs?

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Perseverance. The passage says entrepreneurship requires persistence, ingenuity, and the ability to deal with uncertainty. Among the options, perseverance best matches persistence and sustained effort in the face of challenges.

Question 13

As per the passage, why does employment often feel mentally reassuring?

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It offers hierarchy and lowers personal risk. The passage states that employment provides organizational support, defined authority, and protection from major risks like losing capital or facing market shocks. This structure makes it mentally reassuring.

Question 14

How are entrepreneurial efforts generally viewed in society, as described in the passage?

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Doubted until they show results. The passage says entrepreneurial efforts are often viewed as risky or unreliable until they achieve success. This means society tends to doubt them first and appreciate them later.

Question 15

In the passage, the phrase “absence of assured income” for entrepreneurs implies:

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No fixed salary or steady cash flow. “Absence of assured income” means there is no guaranteed salary or regular cash flow. The passage directly supports this by describing entrepreneurs’ irregular earnings.

Question 16

The word “dichotomy” in the passage is closest in meaning to:

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A sharp split between two contrasting things. “Dichotomy” means a division or contrast between two opposing things. In the passage, it refers to the contrast between entrepreneurship and conventional jobs.

Question 17

What was one major unintended drawback linked to the CoWIN registration system? Read the passage and answer the following questions.

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It left out citizens with low digital awareness. The passage says CoWIN unintentionally excluded many people who lacked smartphones, internet access, or the skills to use such platforms. This widened the digital divide and left out citizens with low digital awareness.

Question 18

According to the passage, why did cities get a larger share of vaccines in the early phase? Read the passage and answer the following questions.

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Centralized control and weak rural logistics tilted allocation toward cities. The passage states that early distribution was uneven because of centralized decision-making and practical constraints such as weak cold-chain networks in rural areas. These factors led to a larger share going to cities.

Question 19

Which step mentioned in the passage helped address vaccine rumours and hesitancy? Read the passage and answer the following questions.

Accepted Answer

Relying on community figures and mobile vaccination outreach. The passage says the approach was adjusted through community outreach via trusted local and religious figures and the use of mobile vaccination teams. These steps helped counter rumours and hesitancy by improving trust and access.

Question 20

Which option most accurately captures the central message of the passage? Read the passage and answer the following questions.

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Public health delivery was shaped by digital inequality and inclusion gaps. The passage highlights that India’s vaccination drive was influenced not only by logistics and supply issues but also by unequal digital access and the need for inclusive planning. This makes digital inequality and inclusion gaps the central message.

Question 21

What best describes the writer’s attitude toward India’s vaccination drive? Read the passage and answer the following questions.

Accepted Answer

Evaluative and balanced with guarded optimism. The passage presents the vaccination drive as a major achievement while also pointing out logistical problems, hesitancy, and digital exclusion. This creates a balanced, evaluative tone with cautious optimism.

Question 22

According to the passage, India’s first Olympic team gold was achieved at which Games? Read the passage and answer the following questions. India’s association with the Olympics dates back to 1900, when Norman Pritchard, a British-Indian sportsperson, secured two silver medals in athletics

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1928 Games conducted in the Netherlands. The passage states that India’s first true team breakthrough came at the 1928 Amsterdam Games. Amsterdam is in the Netherlands, so that option matches exactly.

Question 23

What does the passage identify as the key reason behind India’s poor Olympic outcomes after 1980? Read the passage and answer the following questions. India’s association with the Olympics dates back to 1900, when Norman Pritchard, a British-Indian sportsperson, secured two silver medals i

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Deep-rooted flaws in the sports system. The passage explicitly says that after 1980 India’s poor results revealed deeper structural shortcomings. These include weak infrastructure, insufficient training systems, and limited grassroots talent identification, which together point to deep-rooted flaws in the sports system.

Question 24

Which programme is cited in the passage as a major boost to India’s modern Olympic preparation? Read the passage and answer the following questions. India’s association with the Olympics dates back to 1900, when Norman Pritchard, a British-Indian sportsperson, secured two silver medals in

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Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). The passage directly mentions the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) as an initiative helping athletes with coaching, nutrition planning, and mental-conditioning support. None of the other options appear in the passage.

Question 25

Which development is presented as the most positive shift in India’s Olympic journey in recent times? Read the passage and answer the following questions. India’s association with the Olympics dates back to 1900, when Norman Pritchard, a British-Indian sportsperson, secured two silver meda

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Growth across many sports along with stronger women’s performances. The passage says progress is now visible across badminton, shooting, boxing, athletics, and more, and also notes the growing contribution of Indian women athletes. This makes the widening of success across multiple sports the most positive recent shift.

Question 26

What does the passage suggest about India’s Olympic goals going forward? Read the passage and answer the following questions. India’s association with the Olympics dates back to 1900, when Norman Pritchard, a British-Indian sportsperson, secured two silver medals in athletics. Yet, India’s

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They are rising, but require continuous long-term reforms. The passage suggests a hopeful trajectory for India’s Olympic future, but it clearly says that converting promise into podium finishes still requires sustained funding, scientific planning, and broader sporting culture. So the goals are rising, but only with continuous long-term reforms.

Question 27

Which option most accurately summarizes how the passage portrays the nature of Test cricket? Read the following passage and answer the question based on the passage: Cricket has repeatedly reshaped itself to match shifting viewer tastes and rapid technological change. Among its formats, Te

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It mirrors layered strategy and uncertain shifts. The passage describes Test cricket as complex, layered, and uncertain, with momentum that can swing slowly and suddenly. This matches the idea of layered strategy and uncertain shifts.

Question 28

Based on the passage, what drawback of ODIs is specifically pointed out? Read the following passage and answer the question based on the passage: Cricket has repeatedly reshaped itself to match shifting viewer tastes and rapid technological change. Among its formats, Test matches and One D

Accepted Answer

Business-driven focus has reduced depth and nuance. The passage explicitly states that increased commercialization has reduced the game’s subtlety, with spectacle overshadowing substance. This corresponds to business-driven focus reducing depth and nuance.

Question 29

How does the passage differentiate the two formats in terms of what attracts viewers today? Read the following passage and answer the question based on the passage: Cricket has repeatedly reshaped itself to match shifting viewer tastes and rapid technological change. Among its formats, Tes

Accepted Answer

ODIs suit audiences with limited time and attention. The passage states that ODIs have a fast tempo that fits modern lifestyles where time is limited and attention is brief. Therefore, they suit audiences with limited time and attention.

Question 30

What attitude does the writer show regarding the need to safeguard Test cricket? Read the following passage and answer the question based on the passage: Cricket has repeatedly reshaped itself to match shifting viewer tastes and rapid technological change. Among its formats, Test matches a

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Supportive yet questioning. The writer clearly supports protecting the integrity of Test cricket, but also frames it as part of a broader balance with ODIs. This makes the attitude supportive yet questioning rather than absolute.

Question 31

What main issue does the passage raise about modern cricket?

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Maintaining tradition while meeting commercial demands. The passage is mainly about the conflict between preserving the traditional character of Test cricket and adapting to the commercial, entertainment-driven demands of modern cricket. It does not focus on player shortages, scheduling, or limiting formats.

Question 32

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This mechanism, central to evolution, ensures that individuals best suited to their surroundings survive to reproduce. 2. Over vast periods, the variety of life emerges through slow and continuous change. 3. As a result, be

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2, 4, 1, 3. Sentence 2 gives the broad introductory idea about evolution. Sentence 4 explains the beginning of the process through inherited differences, sentence 1 describes natural selection, and sentence 3 gives the consequence of beneficial traits becoming more common.

Question 33

Which flagship government programme is described as the main driver behind India’s expanding digital ecosystem? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Over the past ten years, India’s shift toward a digital-first society has been remarkably transformative

Accepted Answer

Digital India Programme. The passage clearly states that India’s digital expansion is driven by flagship government programmes like Digital India. Among the options, only 'Digital India Programme' matches this description.

Question 34

According to the passage, Aadhaar mainly contributed to digital progress by: Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Over the past ten years, India’s shift toward a digital-first society has been remarkably transformative. What started as an effort to wide

Accepted Answer

making public-service access secure and streamlined. The passage describes Aadhaar as a biometric identity platform that made access to multiple public services safer and more efficient. This matches the option about making public-service access secure and streamlined.

Question 35

What unexpected event is shown as a major push behind faster digital adoption in India? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Over the past ten years, India’s shift toward a digital-first society has been remarkably transformative. What started as an eff

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COVID-19 outbreak. The passage explicitly says that the COVID-19 outbreak became an unforeseen accelerator for digital adoption. It increased dependence on digital alternatives such as telehealth, virtual learning, and work-from-home.

Question 36

Which ongoing issue does the passage highlight as a hurdle in India’s digital journey? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Over the past ten years, India’s shift toward a digital-first society has been remarkably transformative. What started as an effo

Accepted Answer

rural-urban digital gap and privacy risks. The passage clearly states that the digital gap between urban and rural India remains, with villages lacking stable connectivity. It also mentions data privacy, cyber threats, and misinformation as serious concerns, which together match the correct option.

Question 37

What does the passage indicate as essential for shaping India’s digital future? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Over the past ten years, India’s shift toward a digital-first society has been remarkably transformative. What started as an effort to w

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ensuring inclusive reach and responsible innovation. The passage ends by saying that strong policy, inclusive connectivity, and responsible innovation will shape the future. This directly matches the option about ensuring inclusive reach and responsible innovation.

Question 38

Based on the passage, which inference best reflects the writer’s view of emotions?

Accepted Answer

Sadness intensifies how we value happiness. The passage argues that joy and sorrow are interconnected and that grief gives joy its sharpness. This supports the idea that sadness makes happiness more meaningful and valuable.

Question 39

What is the central aim of the passage?

Accepted Answer

To contend that sorrow is necessary for genuine joy and should be accepted. The passage repeatedly states that joy and sorrow are interdependent and that accepting change and suffering is part of understanding life. Its main purpose is to argue that sorrow helps define genuine joy and should be accepted.

Question 40

Which tone best describes the author’s manner of expression in the passage?

Accepted Answer

Reflective. The author examines emotions, suffering, and personal growth in a thoughtful and philosophical manner. This makes the tone reflective rather than playful, mocking, or detached.

Question 41

What does the passage suggest by calling art an “epistemic act”? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Art, across its many expressions — painting, theatre, literature, music, and more — moves beyond practical usefulness into the spheres of meaning, emot

Accepted Answer

Art helps form and challenge ways of knowing and understanding.. The passage says art is an “epistemic act” that questions accepted truths and disrupts dominant frameworks. This means art helps shape and challenge how people know and understand the world.

Question 42

In the passage, the phrase “commodification of art” most nearly means: Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Art, across its many expressions — painting, theatre, literature, music, and more — moves beyond practical usefulness into the spheres of meaning

Accepted Answer

Art being turned into a sellable product that loses its critical edge.. “Commodification” means turning something into a commodity or marketable product. In the passage, it refers to art being repackaged for quick consumption and losing its complexity and critical force.

Question 43

As per the passage, what role can art play under politically restrictive conditions? Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Art, across its many expressions — painting, theatre, literature, music, and more — moves beyond practical usefulness into the sphe

Accepted Answer

It becomes a vehicle for dissent and expresses what cannot be said openly.. The passage states that when speech is curtailed, art can carry dissent and communicate what cannot be stated directly. So under restrictive conditions, art becomes a vehicle for resistance and indirect expression.

Question 44

Which option best explains the “dialectical” character of art mentioned in the passage?

Accepted Answer

Art operates through tensions — reflecting society while also reshaping it.. The passage describes art as both reflecting society and actively reshaping perception, which is the essence of a dialectical relationship. It is not presented as fixed, purely historical, or limited to elite spaces.

Question 45

What is the closest meaning of the word “banality” as used in the passage?

Accepted Answer

Triviality. In the passage, “banality” is used to describe art being reduced to something shallow and unremarkable. The closest meaning is triviality.

Question 46

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. One major approach is to broaden energy options by shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources like solar, wind, and geothermal energy. 2. To reduce the most damaging consequences of climate change, nations must signifi

Accepted Answer

2, 1, 3, 4. Sentence 2 introduces the need to reduce dependence on carbon-heavy energy. Sentence 1 gives one major approach, sentence 3 explains the benefits of that transition, and sentence 4 adds another supporting measure with 'Moreover'.

Question 47

What central idea does the writer communicate about CSR in the present business era?

Accepted Answer

It has become a fundamental part of corporate planning. The passage says CSR has moved from charity-like side activity to a core expectation in business. It emphasizes that CSR is now integrated into planning, governance, and long-term strategy.

Question 48

Which of the following best represents mission-led CSR as described in the passage?

Accepted Answer

Allocating resources to clean and renewable power. Mission-led CSR refers to CSR integrated into business planning with real social impact. Allocating resources to clean and renewable power fits this idea because it is a substantive, long-term initiative rather than a publicity stunt.

Question 49

On what basis does the passage distinguish meaningful CSR from cosmetic CSR?

Accepted Answer

The motive behind actions and the measurable outcomes. The passage says cosmetic CSR is mainly for publicity, while meaningful CSR is integrated into business planning and produces real impact. So the distinction is based on intent and outcomes.

Question 50

What does the passage indicate is the purpose of CSR-related laws in some places, like India?

Accepted Answer

To impose a baseline obligation for social reinvestment. The passage states that in India, eligible firms must allocate a portion of profits toward social initiatives. This shows the purpose is to create a minimum obligation for social reinvestment.

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