Directions: The first and last sentences or parts of the sentences given below are in correct order, arrange PQRS in the correct sequence.
1.
O. The release of atomic energy is the greatest achievement which science has yet attained.
P. but the first invention to which their discoveries were applied was a bomb
Q. the atom was split by physicists whose minds were set on the search for knowledge
R. it was more deadly than any other weapon invented so far
S. it is with dread that scientists regard the first use to which their greatest discovery was put
T. however, they are gratified by the numerous applications of atomic energy for peaceful and constructive population
(a) PQRS
(b) SQPR
(c) QPRS
(d) RSQP
2.
O. The problem of food is intimately connected with population.
P. wages will seldom rise in proportion to the rising prices.
Q. the market is governed by demand and supply.
R. without enough food. Such people lack health, strength of efficiency.
S. if too many people demand goods to go round, prices will rise and poor classes will starve.
T. they fall an easy prey to all sorts of diseases.
(a) QSPR
(b) PQRS
(c) RPSQ
(d) SQRP
3.
O. India’s message has always been one of love and peace.
P. our Buddha was the light of Asia.
Q. it has been a source of light and wisdom to the rest of the world.
R. Ashoka, moved by the horrors of Kalinga War, adopted the message of non-violence.
S. the greatest apostle of non-violence in recent years was Mahatma Gandhi.
T. he shook the foundation of the British rule in India through non-violence.
(a) PSQR
(b) RPQS
(c) SRQP
(d) QPRS
4.
O. In theory, India is an example for a perfect democracy.
P. the vast majority of people are illiterate and ignorant.
Q. but, in practice, the working of democracy does not provide much cause for satisfaction.
R. general elections have no doubt been held, at regular interval.
S. but the very first condition of a properly educated electorate is lacking in this country.
T. it is said that the greatest of all dangers of democracy is that it may turn out to be the rule of ignorance.
(a) PQRS
(b) RPSQ
(c) SRQP
(d) QRSP
5.
O. The newspaper is a great power in the modern world.
P. In the busy world of today the editorial thinks for those who have no time to sit down
Q.and ponder over various problems.
R. The editorial generally deals with a burning topic of public importance.
S. It moulds the people’s opinion and also adds to their vocabu-lary.
T. The various types of articles deal with a variety of topics.
(a) PQRS
(b) SRQP
(c) RPQS
(d) QRSP
Directions (6-10): In these questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the word given in bold
6.Hallowed
1.sacred
2.inactive
3.old
4.effective
7.Impediment
1.supplement
2.obstacle
3.Peace
4. to insult
8.Milieus
1.apprehensions
2. arrangements
3.surroundings
4.circular
9.Fecund
1.fertile
2.immature
3.entangle
4. hostile
10.Gyrate
1.explain
2.spin
3.float
4.decayed
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