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Quiz Date: 5th July 2020

Directions (1-8): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. In religious discourses, we often hear that the five vices we should avoid are Kam (lust), Krodh (anger), Lobh (greed), Moh (attachment) and Ahankar (ego). However, these emotions are as natural as love and friendship. A wonderful book by renowned psychologist, Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estes, titled Women who run with the Wolves made the point that many of the psychological problems in women – and to a lesser extent in men, stemmed from the fact that society discouraged them from expressing themselves in a natural way. There were a great number of impositions and codes of behavior laid down and adhering to the more rigid of these artificial impositions created psychological stress and complexes in women. The onus of conducting themselves correctly – and these notions of correctness were often spelt out by men – was disproportionately loaded against women. Nature and science place a lot of emphasis on homeostasis and balance for optimum functioning of an organism. Even spiritual texts extol the benefits of moderation. The ‘middle path’ is well highlighted in Buddhism as are a balance of Yin/Yang in Daoism. Though there is a fair amount of emphasis on overcoming ‘negative’ emotions and subduing them to a great extent, I personally believe, like many others do, in a beautiful balance of forces being the key to a healthy life. Not accepting these qualities as positive contributors to our psyche and health may actually lead to imbalances. I feel these five emotions have a very important role to play in our lives and their worth cannot be ignored. Let us examine some of these emotions: Look at the feelings of very young children. Innocent children sound nothing but sweet when their sense of envy with their sibling makes them tell their parents accusingly ’you love him/her more!’ Or just watch the way your little pet jumps onto your lap and places its snout into your hand when you are talking to your children lovingly. It seems to say, ‘it’s my turn- play with me now, not with them!’ This pure and clean form of envy and desire doesn’t seem unhealthy in a child or a pet. It acts as a signal to the parent that the child is merely seeking reassurance. The parents are often able to successfully provide this reassurance and this leads to a feeling of security and confidence in the child. If the child did not express these feelings, it may end up feeling quietly hopeless in its own mind. Conversely, if parents and caregivers communicate with the child and proffer reassurance, it is more likely to grow up to be a fairly confident and secure adult. Attraction or attachment to a person you love can be quite healthy in moderation. Thinking about others and their welfare is a highly desirable emotion. Putting others before self is a rare quality, not easily found in the atmosphere of selfishness prevalent today. Moreover, at a community level, it is extremely important for the community and for its members to be interested and engaged deeply with one another. It is a true manifestation of the spirit of ‘the world is one family’. It is also far better than being obsessed with oneself. When one is asked to look inward, it is more with the idea of examining one’s shortcomings, recognising them and working to eliminate them. Sadly, many are not able to cross the first step itself and ‘looking inwards’ tends to merely veer towards narcissism.

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Similarly, anger can be an excellent watchdog in alerting a person to the need for self-defense. It is usually thoughtless or unkind actions or disappointments that evoke this in us. We can use anger as a valuable guide and catalyst that spurs us to action. I often think that women have taken Gandhiji’s advice of ‘turning the other cheek’ more seriously than their male counterparts. They should stand up for themselves and others more often when confronted with abuse and unkindness. Anger, if interpreted and controlled correctly can be an excellent stimulus for goading one towards working for social justice, for making things right. David Steindl Rast, a modern philosopher of our times has eloquently pointed out in his book ‘The Listening Heart – the Spirituality of Sacred Sensuousness’ that spirituality and austerity do not necessarily go hand in hand and we must celebrate our ability to appreciate the richness of experiences, sensual ones included. Excess of anything is bad, even perhaps virtue. I would, however, make an exception for love and friendship. I feel strongly and sincerely that one can never have enough of both of these. Accepting our emotions fully and releasing them in a controlled manner may be healthy in the long run. Avoidance of these so-called negative emotions may lead to their erupting suddenly and unexpectedly in unsatisfactory ways. Q1. Why, according to the author, are women considered psychologically feeble as compared to men? (I)Women are often inexpressive as their natural intent is limited by the society they live in. (II)Women often find it difficult to deal with the assumptions construed by men to conduct themselves correctly. (III)Artificial impositions and codes of behavior generate a sense of complexities among women. (a)Only (I) is correct (b)Both (I) and (II) are correct (c)Both (II) and (III) are correct (d)Both (I) and (III) are correct (e)All are correct Q2. How, according to the author, can the negative emotions, if not controlled properly, lead to imbalance of forces? (a)The negative emotions, if not checked properly, may hamper the art of creativity that one possesses. (b)Excess of negative emotions may create a sense of insecurity and uneasiness, especially among young children and women. (c)Failing to subdue the negative emotions may affect the psyche and health of a person. (d)The unmoved negative emotions give birth to the five vices that one should avoid. (e)None of the above options is correct. Q3. What does the author mean by the statement, “It acts as a signal to the parent that the child is merely seeking reassurance.”? (I)Unlike adults, their sense of envy with their sibling among the children is the sweetest form of innocence as they seek their parents’ attention to love them more. (II)The mere sense of envy and desire in a child or a pet is pure and healthy as they just wish for love from their parents. (III)The reassurance that the children seek from their parents leads to a feeling of security and confidence in them. (a)Only (I) is correct (b)Only (II) is correct (c)Only (III) is correct (d)Both (II) and (III) are correct

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(e)All are correct Q4. Which of the following statements does not satisfy the author’s point of view? (a) Attraction or attachment to a person you love can be quite beneficial in moderation. (b) It is important for the community and for its members to be interested and care about one another. (c) Thinking about others and their welfare is a highly desirable emotion. (d) Sometimes it is better to be self-obsessed than seeking other’s attention. (e) All of the above statements satisfy the author’s point of view. Q5. How, according to the author, can anger be used as a valuable guide, if interpreted and controlled properly? (I)Anger can be an exceptional protector in alerting a person to the need for self-defense. (II)Anger can be a terrific stimulus for motivating one towards working for social justice, for correcting the things. (III)Anger can be used as a tool to overcome unexpected negative emotions. (a)Only (II) is correct (b)Only (III) is correct (c)Both (I) and (II) are correct (d)Both (II) and (III) are correct (e)All are correct Q6. Why, according to the author, is it important to tackle the emotions appropriately? (a)Tackling the emotions properly helps in enriching the ability to appreciate the richness of sensual experiences. (b)Acquiring our emotions fully and releasing them in a controlled manner may be blooming in the long run. (c)Avoidance of these so-called negative emotions may lead to their erupting suddenly and unexpectedly in undesirable ways. (d)Both (b) and (c) (e)None of the above is the correct explanation. Direction (7-8): Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in passage. Q7. Veer (a)Deviate (b)Stay (c)Push (d)Trundle (e)Craze Q8. Proffer (a)Empower (b)Partition (c)Divvy (d)Offer (e)Nominate

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Directions (9-15): Given below the sentences each of which has been divided into four parts Each of the questions is then followed by the five options which give the sequence of the rearranged parts. You must choose the option which gives the correct sequence of the parts. If the sentence is already arranged in the correct sequence or the correct sequence doesn't match with any of the given sequence, mark option (e).i.e. “No arrangement required” as your answer.

Q9. which can be tapped mainly through (A)/infrastructure projects as well (B)/as the MSME sector to accelerate the COVID-19-hit economy (C)/ India needs foreign direct investments worth ₹50-60 lakh crore (D)/ (a)DCBA (b)DABC (c)DBAC (d)BACD (e)No arrangement required

Q10. In the coming decade, a majority (A)/ rather than petrol or diesel engines (B)/have electric or hybrid powertrains (C),/ of manufactured cars will (D) (a)ADBC (b)BACD (c)DBCA (d)ADCB (e)No arrangement required

Q11. was closed for about half of the (A)/quarter, the company was able to operate (B)/its new Shanghai plant throughout the period (C)/ although Tesla’s main California plant (D) (a)DCBA (b)DABC (c)DBAC (d)BACD (e)No arrangement required

Q12. dip in popularity for the ubiquitous brand (A)/ the U.S., which filed for bankruptcy protection after coronavirus-related (B)/shutdowns added to a long-playing (C)/ the largest franchisee of Pizza Hut restaurants in (D)

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(a)ADBC (b)BACD (c)DBCA (d)ADCB (e)No arrangement required

Q13. have been hit hard by (A)/ restaurants across the country (B)/closures mandated as the nation (C)/tries to curb the spread of Covid-19 (D) (a)DCBA (b)DABC (c)DBAC (d)BACD (e)No arrangement required

Q14. not silent, prompting scientists and (A)/ electric Vehicles are very quiet, but they’re (B)/ engineers to discover ways of combatting the whirrs, (C)/squeaks and clangs that would be masked by noisier engines (D) (a)ADBC (b)BACD (c)DBCA (d)ADCB (e)No arrangement required

Q15. difficult scheduling issues and other problems (A)/ was created to help attendants work out (B)/ six-year-old help center in Phoenix that (C)/ American Airlines will shut down a (D) (a)DCBA (b)DABC (c)DBAC (d)BACD (e)No arrangement required

SOLUTIONS S1. Ans. (e)

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Sol. The author has pointed out all the three reasons in the passage that unveils why women are considered psychologically weak as against men in our society. Refer the second and third paragraphs of the passage, they sum up all the three statements in detail. They manifest a series of psychological problems that women have to deal with which when compared to men are more severe. Hence option (e) is the correct choice. S2. Ans. (c) Sol. Refer the fifth paragraph of the passage, “Though there is a fair amount of emphasis on overcoming ‘negative’ emotions and subduing them to a great extent, I personally believe, like many others do, in a beautiful balance of forces being the key to a healthy life. Not accepting these qualities as positive contributors to our psyche and health may actually lead to imbalances.” Thus, it can be inferred from the passage that one should overcome the negative emotions to maintain the beautiful balance of forces. Hence option (c) is the correct choice. S3. Ans. (e) Sol. All the three statements can be inferred as the correct interpretation of the statement that the author is trying to convey. Read the sixth and the seventh paragraphs carefully. The author has given the enough evidence and examples that indicate that it is the purest form of innocence that the children use to seek affection from their parents. Hence option (e) is the correct choice. S4. Ans. (d) Sol. All the above statements, except (d), satisfy the author’s point of view which can be inferred from the eighth paragraph. However, the statement (d) contradicts the author’s statement in the same paragraph, “It is also far better than being obsessed with oneself.” Hence option (d) is the correct choice. S5. Ans. (c) Sol. Both the statements (I) and (II) verify the author’s view of using anger as a valuable guide. Refer the tenth paragraph of the passage, both these points are mentioned there along with their explanations. However, the third statement has no relevance with the passage as it cannot be inferred from any of the author’s statements. Hence option (c) is the correct choice. S6. Ans. (d) Sol. Refer the last paragraph of the passage, it is clearly mentioned that the emotions whether positive or negative should be dealt with proper guidance. The author has nicely explained the importance of considering these aspects. Hence both the statements (b) and (c) are the correct choices in the context of the paragraph.

S7. Ans. (a) Sol. The word “veer” means change direction suddenly. Thus, the word “deviate” has the most similar meaning to it. Hence option (a) is the correct choice. Trundle means (of a person) move heavily and slowly. Craze means make (someone) wildly insane or out of control. S8. Ans. (d) Sol. The word “proffer” means hold out or put forward (something) to someone for acceptance. Thus, the word “offer” has the most similar meaning to it. Hence option (d) is the correct choice. Empower means give (someone) the authority or power to do something. Divvy means share out. Nominate means appoint to a job or position.

S9. Ans. (b)

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Sol. The correct sequence is DABC. The sentence after rearrangement is, India needs foreign direct investments worth ₹50-60 lakh crore, which can be tapped mainly through infrastructure projects as well as the MSME sector to accelerate the COVID-19-hit economy. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice. S10. Ans. (d) Sol. The correct sequence is ADCB. The sentence after rearrangement is, In the coming decade, a majority of manufactured cars will have electric or hybrid powertrains, rather than petrol or diesel engines. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice. S11. Ans. (b) Sol. The correct sequence is DABC. The sentence after rearrangement is, Although Tesla’s main California plant was closed for about half of the quarter, the company was able to operate its new Shanghai plant throughout the period. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice. S12. Ans. (c) Sol. The correct sequence is DBCA. The sentence after rearrangement is, The largest franchisee of Pizza Hut restaurants in the U.S., which filed for bankruptcy protection after coronavirus-related shutdowns added to a long-playing dip in popularity for the ubiquitous brand. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice. S13.Ans. (d)

Sol. The correct sequence is BACD. The sentence after rearrangement is, Restaurants across the country have been hit hard by closures mandated as the nation tries to curb the spread of Covid-19. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice. S14. Ans. (b)

Sol. The correct sequence is BACD. The sentence after rearrangement is, Electric Vehicles are very quiet, but they’re not silent, prompting scientists and engineers to discover ways of combatting the whirrs, squeaks and clangs that would be masked by noisier engines. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice. S15. Ans. (a) Sol. The correct sequence is DCBA. The sentence after rearrangement is, American Airlines will shut down a six-year-old help center in Phoenix that was created to help attendants work out difficult scheduling issues and other problems. Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.

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