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Comprehension Part- 2

📆 November 26, 2024

Total Questions: 50

21. Mountains occupy about a quarter of the Earth's land, harbour most of its biodiversity hotspots and supply fresh water to an estimated half of humanity. Present on every continent, mountains include a multitude of ecosystems holding many unique species such as snow leopards and mountain gorillas. They are also home to great cultural diversity among people adapted to the challenges of mountain life. Their special traditions and breath-taking scenery attract ever-growing numbers of tourists. Mountain regions are particularly sensitive to degradation from both human pressures and climate change, Steep slopes mean the clearing of forest for farming, settlements or infrastructure can cause serious soil erosion as well as the loss of habitat. Erosion and pollution harm the quality of water flowing downstream. Climate change threatens the quantity and timing of water supplies to farms, cities, industry and power stations. Fast-rising temperatures are forcing mountain species, ecosystems and the people that depend on them to adapt or migrate. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Which is the best description of the tone of the passage?

Correct Answer: (a) Humanistic
Solution:humanistic In the humanistic tone, the author conveys a sense of understanding, respect, and support for people's unique experiences, emotions, and needs.

22. Mountains occupy about a quarter of the Earth's land, harbour most of its biodiversity hotspots and supply fresh water to an estimated half of humanity. Present on every continent, mountains include a multitude of ecosystems holding many unique species such as snow leopards and mountain gorillas. They are also home to great cultural diversity among people adapted to the challenges of mountain life. Their special traditions and breath-taking scenery attract ever-growing numbers of tourists. Mountain regions are particularly sensitive to degradation from both human pressures and climate change, Steep slopes mean the clearing of forest for farming, settlements or infrastructure can cause serious soil erosion as well as the loss of habitat. Erosion and pollution harm the quality of water flowing downstream. Climate change threatens the quantity and timing of water supplies to farms, cities, industry and power stations. Fast-rising temperatures are forcing mountain species, ecosystems and the people that depend on them to adapt or migrate. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Which of the following most accurately states the central idea of the passage?

Correct Answer: (b) Mountain ecosystem
Solution:Mountain ecosystem The central idea of the passage is focused on mountain ecosystems as the passage emphasizes the importance of mountain ecosystems.

23. Mountains occupy about a quarter of the Earth's land, harbour most of its biodiversity hotspots and supply fresh water to an estimated half of humanity. Present on every continent, mountains include a multitude of ecosystems holding many unique species such as snow leopards and mountain gorillas. They are also home to great cultural diversity among people adapted to the challenges of mountain life. Their special traditions and breath-taking scenery attract ever-growing numbers of tourists. Mountain regions are particularly sensitive to degradation from both human pressures and climate change, Steep slopes mean the clearing of forest for farming, settlements or infrastructure can cause serious soil erosion as well as the loss of habitat. Erosion and pollution harm the quality of water flowing downstream. Climate change threatens the quantity and timing of water supplies to farms, cities, industry and power stations. Fast-rising temperatures are forcing mountain species, ecosystems and the people that depend on them to adapt or migrate. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Which of the following represents the structure of the passage?

Correct Answer: (c) Cause-effect
Solution:The structure of the passage primarily focuses on the causes and effects related to mountain ecosystems. It discusses how human activities and climate change (causes) are impacting mountain regions, leading to various consequences such as soil erosion, loss of habitat, water pollution, and threats to water supplies (effects).

24. Mountains occupy about a quarter of the Earth's land, harbour most of its biodiversity hotspots and supply fresh water to an estimated half of humanity. Present on every continent, mountains include a multitude of ecosystems holding many unique species such as snow leopards and mountain gorillas. They are also home to great cultural diversity among people adapted to the challenges of mountain life. Their special traditions and breath-taking scenery attract ever-growing numbers of tourists. Mountain regions are particularly sensitive to degradation from both human pressures and climate change, Steep slopes mean the clearing of forest for farming, settlements or infrastructure can cause serious soil erosion as well as the loss of habitat. Erosion and pollution harm the quality of water flowing downstream. Climate change threatens the quantity and timing of water supplies to farms, cities, industry and power stations. Fast-rising temperatures are forcing mountain species, ecosystems and the people that depend on them to adapt or migrate. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

What is the ANTONYM for the word 'migrate' from the passage?

Correct Answer: (a) Stay
Solution:stay- to remain in a specific place or position.

Migrate- to move from one place to another.

25. Mountains occupy about a quarter of the Earth's land, harbour most of its biodiversity hotspots and supply fresh water to an estimated half of humanity. Present on every continent, mountains include a multitude of ecosystems holding many unique species such as snow leopards and mountain gorillas. They are also home to great cultural diversity among people adapted to the challenges of mountain life. Their special traditions and breath-taking scenery attract ever-growing numbers of tourists. Mountain regions are particularly sensitive to degradation from both human pressures and climate change, Steep slopes mean the clearing of forest for farming, settlements or infrastructure can cause serious soil erosion as well as the loss of habitat. Erosion and pollution harm the quality of water flowing downstream. Climate change threatens the quantity and timing of water supplies to farms, cities, industry and power stations. Fast-rising temperatures are forcing mountain species, ecosystems and the people that depend on them to adapt or migrate. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

What is the ANTONYM for the word 'diversity' from the passage?

Correct Answer: (d) Uniformity
Solution:Uniformity the quality or state of being consistent and lacking variation in form.

Diversity- the presence of a variety of different elements or qualities within a group.

Heritage- property, traditions, or cultural practices passed down from previous generations.

Dilemma- a challenging situation requiring a difficult choice between two or more alternatives.

26. Such examples of commercial success, of innovation, drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness to, and talent for, acquiring material wealth. For every success story there are, of course, dozens of failures. Traditional Indian firms have their strengths, but also their weaknesses, and of these perhaps the most debilitating are a lack of team work and a weakness for quick profit. These reflect ingrained ways of thinking and planning, as does the distrust of anyone outside the family, which inhibits the adoption of modern practices of management. But such weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-throat competition for each opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

What has the Indian talent for acquiring material wealth led to?

Correct Answer: (c) Commercial success, innovation, adaptability
Solution:Commercial success, innovation, adaptability (Line/s from the passage- Such examples of commercial success, of innovation, drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness to, and talent for, acquiring material wealth.

27. Such examples of commercial success, of innovation, drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness to, and talent for, acquiring material wealth. For every success story there are, of course, dozens of failures. Traditional Indian firms have their strengths, but also their weaknesses, and of these perhaps the most debilitating are a lack of team work and a weakness for quick profit. These reflect ingrained ways of thinking and planning, as does the distrust of anyone outside the family, which inhibits the adoption of modern practices of management. But such weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-throat competition for each opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

What are the weaknesses of traditional Indian firms?

Correct Answer: (d) A lack of team work and a weakness for quick profit
Solution:A lack of team work and a weakness for quick profit (Line/s from the passage - but also their weaknesses, and of these perhaps the most debilitating are a lack of team work and a weakness for quick profit.

28. Such examples of commercial success, of innovation, drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness to, and talent for, acquiring material wealth. For every success story there are, of course, dozens of failures. Traditional Indian firms have their strengths, but also their weaknesses, and of these perhaps the most debilitating are a lack of team work and a weakness for quick profit. These reflect ingrained ways of thinking and planning, as does the distrust of anyone outside the family, which inhibits the adoption of modern practices of management. But such weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-throat competition for each opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Why is the desire to succeed more intense in India?

Correct Answer: (d) Due to fear of poverty, cut-throat competition, and the hold of hierarchy
Solution:Due to fear of poverty, cut-throat competition, and the hold of hierarchy (Line/s from the passage- But such weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-throat competition for each opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy.

29. Such examples of commercial success, of innovation, drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness to, and talent for, acquiring material wealth. For every success story there are, of course, dozens of failures. Traditional Indian firms have their strengths, but also their weaknesses, and of these perhaps the most debilitating are a lack of team work and a weakness for quick profit. These reflect ingrained ways of thinking and planning, as does the distrust of anyone outside the family, which inhibits the adoption of modern practices of management. But such weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-throat competition for each opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word with reference to its usage in the passage. Debilitating

Correct Answer: (c) Invigorating
Solution:Invigorating - making someone feel refreshed or energized.

Debilitating - causing weakness or harm.

Enfeebling - making someone or something weak.

Crippling causing severe damage or harm.

Undermining - gradually weakening.

30. Such examples of commercial success, of innovation, drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness to, and talent for, acquiring material wealth. For every success story there are, of course, dozens of failures. Traditional Indian firms have their strengths, but also their weaknesses, and of these perhaps the most debilitating are a lack of team work and a weakness for quick profit. These reflect ingrained ways of thinking and planning, as does the distrust of anyone outside the family, which inhibits the adoption of modern practices of management. But such weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-throat competition for each opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word with reference to its usage in the passage. Asphyxiating

Correct Answer: (c) Smothering
Solution:Smothering- to prevent someone from breathing.

Asphyxiating- causing suffocation or breathlessness.

Emancipating- freeing from restrictions.

Liberating- setting free from constraints or control.

Unfettering- releasing from constraints or limitations.

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