Q.1-5. Rearrange the following sentences (A),(B),(C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A) The students were introduced to make a working model of cars using solar energy
(B) The students were elated after successfully completing the working model of the car
(C) But in a matter of one hour, their nimble hands transformed
(D) At a time when the significance of research activity shifted to the field of clean energy
(E) These parts into small and beautiful cars that were powered by solar energy.
(F) They were given wires, plastic parts, tiny wheels and solar panels
Q.1. Which of the following would be the SECOND statement after rearrangement?
(1) C (2) A (3) D (4) F (5) E
Q.2. Which of the following would be the SIXTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) F (3) D (4) B (5) C
Q.3. Which of the following would be the THIRD statement after rearrangement?
(1) C (2) A (3) D (4) F (5) E
Q.4. Which of the following would be the FIRST statement after rearrangement?
(1) C (2) F (3) E (4) B (5) D
Q.5. Which of the following would be the FIFTH statement after rearrangement?
(1) E (2) A (3) D (4) B (5) C
Q.6-10. In each of the following questions a short passage is given with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank. Select the best out of the five answer choices given, to make the passage complete and coherent.
Q.6. Mime has a universal language and is very appealing to the audience. Strong social messages can be imparted through this powerful medium. Mime is not very popular in the state. It has been difficult to keep alive the art form as there has been no novelty in the shows.————————————————-. So we need youngsters to learn the art form
(1) Mime being a non-lingual art form, is comprehended quite easily by everybody
(2) Some old shows are being repeated in every programme, making it monotonous
(3) Most of his acts are based on human behavior and the daily happenings in society
(4) The furore against recent incidents of crimes against women has caught the imagination of noted mime artiste Kamal Naskar
(5) He has developed a distinctly Indian style of mime, depicting quirks of Indian lifestyle
Q.7. Yoga is said to be a great stress reliever for students. It helps concentrate and beat exam stress. Meditation and slow breathing exercises help relax the body. The Mangalore university is gearing up to conduct free yoga classes for all its postgraduate students from the next academic year.—————————. This initiative has been taken to enhance the concentration power of students and classes will be conducted in different batches
(1) The motto of conducting these classes is to create awareness about advantages of yoga in maintaining good
(2) If yoga faculty of the university is not sufficient, the university will hire yoga experts
(3) Students of other departments are not aware of such activities
(4) The classes are conducted in such a way that the faculty can continue practicing yoga in their respective places
(5) Yoga classes are not compulsory for PG students
Q.8. ————————————————, cities are facing major challenges in maintaining and restoring the environmental ecology that includes its water bodies. Water bodies significantly improve the quality of life in urban areas as they have an intrinsic aesthetic and recreational value. However, unplanned and unregulated urbanization has led to large scale degradation of quality and quantity of water bodies. Communities/Governments over time have tried to find out innovative approaches for development and management of these water bodies
(1) How to do sustainable development of urban water bodies involving local residents.
(2) Those in Africa took part in formulating various approaches to sustainable development of urban water bodies in their cities.
(3) An alternative model for development of water bodies that can conserve the ecosystem
(4) That is very advanced in sustainable development using local resources and conservation of energy.
(5) As the proportion of world population living in urban areas has surpassed rural population
Q.9. ——————————————. Cops have asserted that there has been a rise in the influx of illegal arms in the city with regular consignments coming in. The special cell and crime branch claim they have identified the source and the supply routes and have sent teams to plug the source. In 2012, 794 illegal firearms , 2,425 live rounds and 544 sharp weapons were seized. Audit of records of licensed firearms dealers is also being conducted. The move follows reports of illegal weapons being used in maximum of heinous crimes in the city.
(1) In order to disseminate information about them
(2) A study was conducted and data about seized weapons
(3) Gun control has been the priority for city police
(4) This helps in bringing the crime down to a large extent
(5) The cops are also planning an elaborate strategy to crack down on the criminals
Q.10. India has much more retailers in comparison to any other country in the world. In the next four years, the existing retail market is expected to double up. The matter is surely a concern for the farmers. ———————————————————that they can get the best price for their product with FDI coming in the retail market
(1) Those who are striving hard to fulfill their basic necessities.
(2) It is certain they won’t make good money
(3) One should be prepared for the best and the worst
(4) The retail sector has only reached the first class till now
(5) But they will be benefitted in a way
Answers
Q.1.(2)
Q.2.(4)
Q.3.(4)
Q.4.(5)
Q.5.(1) The arrangement is DAFCEB The paragraph is about an assignment which was given to students for making cars using solar energy which brought them contentment and happiness
Q.6.(2) The paragraph is about mime and the need to keep it alive.
Q.7.(1) The paragraph is about Yoga and the initiative taken by Mangalore university to teach Yoga to its students.
Q.8.(5) The paragraph is about the concern for quantity and quality of water bodies in urban areas which is continuously degrading.
Q.9.(3) The paragraph is about illegal arms selling and the steps taken to control it
Q.10.(5) The paragraph is about retailers of India and the fact that farmers’ benefit with the entry of FDI.
