Phase X Graduation Level 05-08-2022 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF


Question 1

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.

Tarika dances swiftest than others and misses all the steps.

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.

Tarika dances swiftest than others and misses all the steps.


Options

A

Swiftiest

Swiftiest

B

Swifter

Swifter

C

Swiftly 

Swiftly 

D

Swift 

Swift 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Swifter

Swifter


Here Comparison is being made hence comparative degree is required to satisy the aforementioned condition.

Of all the options , Option B i.e. swifter is correct

Question 2

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.

His father asked, “What time do you have class tomorrow, Tom?”

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.

His father asked, “What time do you have class tomorrow, Tom?”


Options

A

Tom’s father asked him what time he had class the next day. 

Tom’s father asked him what time he had class the next day. 

B

Tom’s father asked what time he has class tomorrow. 

Tom’s father asked what time he has class tomorrow. 

C

Tom’s father asked him what time he was having class tomorrow.

Tom’s father asked him what time he was having class tomorrow.

D

Tom’s father asked him what tomorrow class timing are. 

Tom’s father asked him what tomorrow class timing are. 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Tom’s father asked him what time he had class the next day. 

Tom’s father asked him what time he had class the next day. 


Direct Speech

Indirect Speech

Present simple

 (Subject +V1st + Object)

Past simple

(Subject +V2 + Object)

Present continuous

 (Subject +is/am/are+V1 +ing+ Object)

Past Continuous

(Subject +was/were+V1 +ing+ Object)

Present perfect

(Subject + has/have+V3+Object)

Past perfect

(Subject+had+V3+Object)

Past simple

(Subject+V2+Object)

Past perfect

(Subject+had+V3+Object)

Past Continuous

(Subject +was/were+V1 +ing+ Object)

Past perfect continuous

(Subject +had been+V1 +ing+ Object)

Future simple

(Subject+ will/shall+V1+object)

Present Conditional

(Subject+ would+V1+object)

Future Continuous

(Subject +will/shall+be+V1 +ing+ Object)

Conditional Continuous

(Subject +would+be+V1 +ing+ Object)

Hence according to the rules mentioned above, Option A is correct

Question 3

Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a spelling error. Select the option that rectifies the error.

At some point in your life, you may have met a person who had a stamer or speech impediment.

Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a spelling error. Select the option that rectifies the error.

At some point in your life, you may have met a person who had a stamer or speech impediment.


Options

A

impidiment 

impidiment 

B

meet 

meet 

C

stammer 

stammer 

D

spech 

spech 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

stammer 

stammer 


Option C is correct 
Stammer :  to speak with difficulty, repeating sounds and pausing before saying things correctly (हकलाना)

Question 4

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

EMBELLISH

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

EMBELLISH


Options

A

decorate

decorate

B

decrease

decrease

C

reduce

reduce

D

simplify

simplify


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

decorate

decorate


embellish: to make something more beautiful by adding decoration to it

Hence option a is correct

Question 5

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

My father had to attend the meeting on Saturday.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

My father had to attend the meeting on Saturday.


Options

A

The meeting had been to be attended by my father on Saturday.

The meeting had been to be attended by my father on Saturday.

B

The meeting has to be attended by my father on Saturday.

The meeting has to be attended by my father on Saturday.

C

The meeting had to be attended by my father on Saturday.

The meeting had to be attended by my father on Saturday.

D

The meeting had been attended by my father on Saturday.

The meeting had been attended by my father on Saturday.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

The meeting had to be attended by my father on Saturday.

The meeting had to be attended by my father on Saturday.


Active Voice

Passive Voice

(Auxiliary Verb – is/am/are)

Subject + V1+s/es+ object

Object+ is/am/are+ V3+ by + subject

Subject + Do/does+ not + V1 + Object

Object + is/am/are+ not + V3+ by Subject

Does+ Subject+ V1+Object+?

Is/am/are + Object+ V3+ by subject +?

Hence option C is correct

Question 6

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word kindness from the given sentence:

Laboni is a perfect combination of intelligence, kindness, honesty, and patience and feels no animosity towards others.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word kindness from the given sentence:

Laboni is a perfect combination of intelligence, kindness, honesty, and patience and feels no animosity towards others.


Options

A

honesty 

honesty 

B

animosity

animosity

C

intelligence

intelligence

D

patience 

patience 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

animosity

animosity


kindness: the quality of being kind; a kind act

animosity: a strong feeling of anger and of not liking somebody/something

Option B is correct

Question 7

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Harish took a broom and started to dust in floor.

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Harish took a broom and started to dust in floor.


Options

A

 dusting the floor

 dusting the floor

B

 dust the floor

 dust the floor

C

 dust a floor

 dust a floor

D

 No improvement required 

 No improvement required 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

 dust the floor

 dust the floor


to + V1 hence dust is correct. dust is a verb used to signify cleaning being done. (dusting)

preposition in used is wrong, 

hence dust the floor will be the correct usage.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.

Sugar ________ in water because it is made up of molecules of sucrose, a compound held together by relatively weak bonds. When the sucrose molecules mix with water, the water molecules ________ and break the bonds holding together the sugar molecule.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.

Sugar ________ in water because it is made up of molecules of sucrose, a compound held together by relatively weak bonds. When the sucrose molecules mix with water, the water molecules ________ and break the bonds holding together the sugar molecule.


Options

A

soften; grid

soften; grid

B

disappear; edge

disappear; edge

C

melts; surround

melts; surround

D

vanish; limit

vanish; limit


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

melts; surround

melts; surround


Sugar melts in water is correct usage here 

water molecules surround ( is also correct)

molecules is plural hence surround

Option is C is correct.

Question 9

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

An expert in writing by hand

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

An expert in writing by hand


Options

A

Obstetrician 

Obstetrician 

B

Funambulist 

Funambulist 

C

Chirographer 

Chirographer 

D

Endodontist 

Endodontist 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Chirographer 

Chirographer 


Chirographer  :An expert in writing by hand

Funambulist : A tightrope walker

Obstetrician : a hospital doctor who looks after women who are pregnant

Endodontist : a dentist who practises or specializes in endodontics.

Hence option C is correct

 

 

Question 10

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

I have published many research papers.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

I have published many research papers.


Options

A

Many research papers had been published by me. 

Many research papers had been published by me. 

B

Many research papers were published by me.  

Many research papers were published by me.  

C

Many research papers are published by me. 

Many research papers are published by me. 

D

Many research papers have been published by me. 

Many research papers have been published by me. 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Many research papers have been published by me. 

Many research papers have been published by me. 


Active Voice

Passive Voice

(Auxiliary Verb- has/have +been)

Subject + has/have+ v3+ object

Object+ has/have+ been+ V3+ by + subject

Subject + has/have+ not+ v3+ object

Object + has/have+ not + been+V3+ by Subject

Has/have+ subject+ v3 + object+?

Has/Have + Object+ been+V3+ by subject +?

Hence option D is correct.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pull someone's leg

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pull someone's leg


Options

A

To play with someone

To play with someone

B

To quarrel with someone

To quarrel with someone

C

To joke with someone

To joke with someone

D

To make friendship with someone

To make friendship with someone


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

To joke with someone

To joke with someone


pull someone's leg : deceive someone playfully; tease someone.

hence option C is correct

Question 12

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Really coming from its stated, advertised or reputed source

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Really coming from its stated, advertised or reputed source


Options

A

Bogus 

Bogus 

B

Insincere

Insincere

C

Fake

Fake

D

Genuine 

Genuine 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Genuine 

Genuine 


Option D is correct.

Question 13

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.

The student's incautious rebuttal illustrated not only his arrogance and ignorance, but also created an embarrasing moment for the entire class.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.

The student's incautious rebuttal illustrated not only his arrogance and ignorance, but also created an embarrasing moment for the entire class.


Options

A

rebuttal 

rebuttal 

B

ignorance 

ignorance 

C

incautious 

incautious 

D

embarrasing   

embarrasing   


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

embarrasing   

embarrasing   


embarrassing: making you feel uncomfortable or shy

Hence option D is correct

Question 14

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Donna posted an article on health care.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Donna posted an article on health care.


Options

A

An article on health care is posted by Donna.

An article on health care is posted by Donna.

B

An article on health care is being posted by Donna. 

An article on health care is being posted by Donna. 

C

An article on health care was posted by Donna. 

An article on health care was posted by Donna. 

D

An article on health care was been posted by Donna. 

An article on health care was been posted by Donna. 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

An article on health care was posted by Donna. 

An article on health care was posted by Donna. 


Active Voice

Passive Voice

(Auxiliary Verb- is/am/are + being)

Subject + is/am/are+ v1+ ing + object

Object+ is/am/are+ being+ V3+ by + subject

Subject + is/am/are+ not+ v1+ ing+ object

Object + is/am/are+ not + being+V3+ by Subject

Is/am/are+ subject+v1+ing + object+?

Is/am/are + Object+ V3+ by subject +?

Option C is correct

Question 15

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Stereotypes may be used to justify ill-founded ___________ or ignorance, and prevent people of stereotyped groups from entering or succeeding in various activities or fields.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Stereotypes may be used to justify ill-founded ___________ or ignorance, and prevent people of stereotyped groups from entering or succeeding in various activities or fields.


Options

A

thoughts

thoughts

B

prejudices

prejudices

C

conclusions

conclusions

D

problems

problems


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

prejudices

prejudices


Prejudice: a strong unreasonable feeling of not liking or trusting somebody/something, especially when it is based on his/her/its race, religion or sex

hence option B is most appropriate

Question 16

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1) ________thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) ________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3) ________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) ________of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) ________not be so hot.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1)________thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) ________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3) ________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) ________of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) ________not be so hot.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.


Options

A

soft

soft

B

mild

mild

C

proud 

proud 

D

loud 

loud 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

loud 

loud 


a loud thunder is the correct usage 

hence option D is correct

Question 17

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1) ________thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) ________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3) ________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) ________of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) ________not be so hot.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1)________thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) ________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3) ________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) ________of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) ________not be so hot.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.


Options

A

awakened 

awakened 

B

broken

broken

C

shakened 

shakened 

D

cracked

cracked


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

awakened 

awakened 


awakened: to wake up; to make somebody/something wake up

option A is correct

Question 18

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1) ________thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) ________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3) ________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) ________of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) ________not be so hot.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1)________thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) ________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3) ________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) ________of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) ________not be so hot.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.


Options

A

puddle 

puddle 

B

sleep

sleep

C

cuddle

cuddle

D

cry 

cry 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

puddle 

puddle 


Puddle: a small pool of water or other liquid, especially rain, that has formed on the ground

option A is correct.

Question 19

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1) ________thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) ________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3) ________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) ________of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) ________not be so hot.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1)________thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) ________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3) ________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) ________of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) ________not be so hot.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.


Options

A

dampness 

dampness 

B

stiffness 

stiffness 

C

softness

softness

D

openness

openness


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

dampness 

dampness 


Dampness: the state or condition of being slightly wet.

"the dampness in the air"

Hence option A is correct.

Question 20

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1) ________thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) ________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3) ________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) ________of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) ________not be so hot.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1)________thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) ________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3) ________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) ________of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) ________not be so hot.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.


Options

A

could 

could 

B

cannot

cannot

C

would 

would 

D

will be

will be


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

would 

would 


option C is most appropriate.

Question 21

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Residents of Bhavanpur, a village about 15 km outside Ahmedabad, have been protesting against their inclusion in the city’s urban area by the local urban development authority. Similar protests have been observed in villages elsewhere in Gujarat. It’s a strange trend, the fruits of urban development seemingly rejected. Meanwhile, pollution in India’s urban areas seems to have sparked off a reverse migration. Farmers from Haryana who had migrated to Delhi and Gurugram for work to escape an agricultural crisis are increasingly going back to their farms during winter, unable to take the toxic pollution. And it’s not just big cities. India’s urbanisation template is clearly ripe for change. Over 34% of India’s current population lives in urban areas, rising by 3% since 2011. More importantly, while existing large urban agglomerations (those with a population above 50 lakh) have remained mostly constant in number since 2005, smaller clusters have risen significantly (from 34 to 50 clusters with 10-50 lakh population). By some estimates, India’s urban population could increase to 814 million by 2050. And yet, cities look and feel downtrodden, driven with poverty and poor infrastructure, with little semblance of urban planning. With an increase in urban population will come rising demands for basic services such as clean water, public transportation, sewage treatment and housing.Why is the template of urban development NOT working successfully ?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Residents of Bhavanpur, a village about 15 km outside Ahmedabad, have been protesting against their inclusion in the city’s urban area by the local urban development authority. Similar protests have been observed in villages elsewhere in Gujarat. It’s a strange trend, the fruits of urban development seemingly rejected. Meanwhile, pollution in India’s urban areas seems to have sparked off a reverse migration. Farmers from Haryana who had migrated to Delhi and Gurugram for work to escape an agricultural crisis are increasingly going back to their farms during winter, unable to take the toxic pollution. And it’s not just big cities. India’s urbanisation template is clearly ripe for change. Over 34% of India’s current population lives in urban areas, rising by 3% since 2011. More importantly, while existing large urban agglomerations (those with a population above 50 lakh) have remained mostly constant in number since 2005, smaller clusters have risen significantly (from 34 to 50 clusters with 10-50 lakh population). By some estimates, India’s urban population could increase to 814 million by 2050. And yet, cities look and feel downtrodden, driven with poverty and poor infrastructure, with little semblance of urban planning. With an increase in urban population will come rising demands for basic services such as clean water, public transportation, sewage treatment and housing.Why is the template of urban development NOT working successfully ?


Options

A

It could be because of the lack of good urban planning.

It could be because of the lack of good urban planning.

B

It could be because of the practice of reverse migration.

It could be because of the practice of reverse migration.

C

It could be because of the rising protests of the villagers.

It could be because of the rising protests of the villagers.

D

It could be because of the forlorn, downtrodden, poverty-stricken cities.

It could be because of the forlorn, downtrodden, poverty-stricken cities.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

It could be because of the lack of good urban planning.

It could be because of the lack of good urban planning.


By some estimates, India’s urban population could increase to 814 million by 2050. And yet, cities look and feel downtrodden, driven with poverty and poor infrastructure, with little semblance of urban planning.

from the excerpt of the passage above it can be inferred that option A is correct.

Question 22

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Residents of Bhavanpur, a village about 15 km outside Ahmedabad, have been protesting against their inclusion in the city’s urban area by the local urban development authority. Similar protests have been observed in villages elsewhere in Gujarat. It’s a strange trend, the fruits of urban development seemingly rejected. Meanwhile, pollution in India’s urban areas seems to have sparked off a reverse migration. Farmers from Haryana who had migrated to Delhi and Gurugram for work to escape an agricultural crisis are increasingly going back to their farms during winter, unable to take the toxic pollution. And it’s not just big cities. India’s urbanisation template is clearly ripe for change. Over 34% of India’s current population lives in urban areas, rising by 3% since 2011. More importantly, while existing large urban agglomerations (those with a population above 50 lakh) have remained mostly constant in number since 2005, smaller clusters have risen significantly (from 34 to 50 clusters with 10-50 lakh population). By some estimates, India’s urban population could increase to 814 million by 2050. And yet, cities look and feel downtrodden, driven with poverty and poor infrastructure, with little semblance of urban planning. With an increase in urban population will come rising demands for basic services such as clean water, public transportation, sewage treatment and housing.What are the views of the author of the passage?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Residents of Bhavanpur, a village about 15 km outside Ahmedabad, have been protesting against their inclusion in the city’s urban area by the local urban development authority. Similar protests have been observed in villages elsewhere in Gujarat. It’s a strange trend, the fruits of urban development seemingly rejected. Meanwhile, pollution in India’s urban areas seems to have sparked off a reverse migration. Farmers from Haryana who had migrated to Delhi and Gurugram for work to escape an agricultural crisis are increasingly going back to their farms during winter, unable to take the toxic pollution. And it’s not just big cities. India’s urbanisation template is clearly ripe for change. Over 34% of India’s current population lives in urban areas, rising by 3% since 2011. More importantly, while existing large urban agglomerations (those with a population above 50 lakh) have remained mostly constant in number since 2005, smaller clusters have risen significantly (from 34 to 50 clusters with 10-50 lakh population). By some estimates, India’s urban population could increase to 814 million by 2050. And yet, cities look and feel downtrodden, driven with poverty and poor infrastructure, with little semblance of urban planning. With an increase in urban population will come rising demands for basic services such as clean water, public transportation, sewage treatment and housing.What are the views of the author of the passage?


Options

A

The author points out that the process of urbanisation cannot be reversed.

The author points out that the process of urbanisation cannot be reversed.

B

Author regrets that most of the population is moving towards the cities.

Author regrets that most of the population is moving towards the cities.

C

Author sounds positive about increasing urbanisation among villagers.

Author sounds positive about increasing urbanisation among villagers.

D

The author underlines the urgent need to rework the template of urbanisation.

The author underlines the urgent need to rework the template of urbanisation.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

The author underlines the urgent need to rework the template of urbanisation.

The author underlines the urgent need to rework the template of urbanisation.


Farmers from Haryana who had migrated to Delhi and Gurugram for work to escape an agricultural crisis are increasingly going back to their farms during winter, unable to take the toxic pollution. And it’s not just big cities. India’s urbanisation template is clearly ripe for change.

from the above excerpt of the passage it can be inferred that option D is correct

Question 23

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Residents of Bhavanpur, a village about 15 km outside Ahmedabad, have been protesting against their inclusion in the city’s urban area by the local urban development authority. Similar protests have been observed in villages elsewhere in Gujarat. It’s a strange trend, the fruits of urban development seemingly rejected. Meanwhile, pollution in India’s urban areas seems to have sparked off a reverse migration. Farmers from Haryana who had migrated to Delhi and Gurugram for work to escape an agricultural crisis are increasingly going back to their farms during winter, unable to take the toxic pollution. And it’s not just big cities. India’s urbanisation template is clearly ripe for change. Over 34% of India’s current population lives in urban areas, rising by 3% since 2011. More importantly, while existing large urban agglomerations (those with a population above 50 lakh) have remained mostly constant in number since 2005, smaller clusters have risen significantly (from 34 to 50 clusters with 10-50 lakh population). By some estimates, India’s urban population could increase to 814 million by 2050. And yet, cities look and feel downtrodden, driven with poverty and poor infrastructure, with little semblance of urban planning. With an increase in urban population will come rising demands for basic services such as clean water, public transportation, sewage treatment and housing.What was the protest of the residents of Bhavanpur about?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Residents of Bhavanpur, a village about 15 km outside Ahmedabad, have been protesting against their inclusion in the city’s urban area by the local urban development authority. Similar protests have been observed in villages elsewhere in Gujarat. It’s a strange trend, the fruits of urban development seemingly rejected. Meanwhile, pollution in India’s urban areas seems to have sparked off a reverse migration. Farmers from Haryana who had migrated to Delhi and Gurugram for work to escape an agricultural crisis are increasingly going back to their farms during winter, unable to take the toxic pollution. And it’s not just big cities. India’s urbanisation template is clearly ripe for change. Over 34% of India’s current population lives in urban areas, rising by 3% since 2011. More importantly, while existing large urban agglomerations (those with a population above 50 lakh) have remained mostly constant in number since 2005, smaller clusters have risen significantly (from 34 to 50 clusters with 10-50 lakh population). By some estimates, India’s urban population could increase to 814 million by 2050. And yet, cities look and feel downtrodden, driven with poverty and poor infrastructure, with little semblance of urban planning. With an increase in urban population will come rising demands for basic services such as clean water, public transportation, sewage treatment and housing.What was the protest of the residents of Bhavanpur about?


Options

A

They did not wish to be excluded from the city’s urban area.

They did not wish to be excluded from the city’s urban area.

B

They did not want to be included in the city’s urban area.

They did not want to be included in the city’s urban area.

C

Their demands were for basic services such as clean water, public transportation, sewage treatment and housing.

Their demands were for basic services such as clean water, public transportation, sewage treatment and housing.

D

They were protesting against the pollution in India’s urban areas.

They were protesting against the pollution in India’s urban areas.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

They did not want to be included in the city’s urban area.

They did not want to be included in the city’s urban area.


Residents of Bhavanpur, a village about 15 km outside Ahmedabad, have been protesting against their inclusion in the city’s urban area by the local urban development authority

from the excerpt of the passage mentioned above Option B is the correct answer.

Question 24

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Residents of Bhavanpur, a village about 15 km outside Ahmedabad, have been protesting against their inclusion in the city’s urban area by the local urban development authority. Similar protests have been observed in villages elsewhere in Gujarat. It’s a strange trend, the fruits of urban development seemingly rejected. Meanwhile, pollution in India’s urban areas seems to have sparked off a reverse migration. Farmers from Haryana who had migrated to Delhi and Gurugram for work to escape an agricultural crisis are increasingly going back to their farms during winter, unable to take the toxic pollution. And it’s not just big cities. India’s urbanisation template is clearly ripe for change. Over 34% of India’s current population lives in urban areas, rising by 3% since 2011. More importantly, while existing large urban agglomerations (those with a population above 50 lakh) have remained mostly constant in number since 2005, smaller clusters have risen significantly (from 34 to 50 clusters with 10-50 lakh population). By some estimates, India’s urban population could increase to 814 million by 2050. And yet, cities look and feel downtrodden, driven with poverty and poor infrastructure, with little semblance of urban planning. With an increase in urban population will come rising demands for basic services such as clean water, public transportation, sewage treatment and housing.How much percentage of India’s current population lives in rural areas?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Residents of Bhavanpur, a village about 15 km outside Ahmedabad, have been protesting against their inclusion in the city’s urban area by the local urban development authority. Similar protests have been observed in villages elsewhere in Gujarat. It’s a strange trend, the fruits of urban development seemingly rejected. Meanwhile, pollution in India’s urban areas seems to have sparked off a reverse migration. Farmers from Haryana who had migrated to Delhi and Gurugram for work to escape an agricultural crisis are increasingly going back to their farms during winter, unable to take the toxic pollution. And it’s not just big cities. India’s urbanisation template is clearly ripe for change. Over 34% of India’s current population lives in urban areas, rising by 3% since 2011. More importantly, while existing large urban agglomerations (those with a population above 50 lakh) have remained mostly constant in number since 2005, smaller clusters have risen significantly (from 34 to 50 clusters with 10-50 lakh population). By some estimates, India’s urban population could increase to 814 million by 2050. And yet, cities look and feel downtrodden, driven with poverty and poor infrastructure, with little semblance of urban planning. With an increase in urban population will come rising demands for basic services such as clean water, public transportation, sewage treatment and housing.How much percentage of India’s current population lives in rural areas?


Options

A

Less than 70%

Less than 70%

B

Around 86%

Around 86%

C

Around 34%

Around 34%

D

More than 70%

More than 70%


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Less than 70%

Less than 70%


Option A is correct.

Question 25

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Residents of Bhavanpur, a village about 15 km outside Ahmedabad, have been protesting against their inclusion in the city’s urban area by the local urban development authority. Similar protests have been observed in villages elsewhere in Gujarat. It’s a strange trend, the fruits of urban development seemingly rejected. Meanwhile, pollution in India’s urban areas seems to have sparked off a reverse migration. Farmers from Haryana who had migrated to Delhi and Gurugram for work to escape an agricultural crisis are increasingly going back to their farms during winter, unable to take the toxic pollution. And it’s not just big cities. India’s urbanisation template is clearly ripe for change. Over 34% of India’s current population lives in urban areas, rising by 3% since 2011. More importantly, while existing large urban agglomerations (those with a population above 50 lakh) have remained mostly constant in number since 2005, smaller clusters have risen significantly (from 34 to 50 clusters with 10-50 lakh population). By some estimates, India’s urban population could increase to 814 million by 2050. And yet, cities look and feel downtrodden, driven with poverty and poor infrastructure, with little semblance of urban planning. With an increase in urban population will come rising demands for basic services such as clean water, public transportation, sewage treatment and housing.What does the term ‘reverse migration’ refer to?

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Residents of Bhavanpur, a village about 15 km outside Ahmedabad, have been protesting against their inclusion in the city’s urban area by the local urban development authority. Similar protests have been observed in villages elsewhere in Gujarat. It’s a strange trend, the fruits of urban development seemingly rejected. Meanwhile, pollution in India’s urban areas seems to have sparked off a reverse migration. Farmers from Haryana who had migrated to Delhi and Gurugram for work to escape an agricultural crisis are increasingly going back to their farms during winter, unable to take the toxic pollution. And it’s not just big cities. India’s urbanisation template is clearly ripe for change. Over 34% of India’s current population lives in urban areas, rising by 3% since 2011. More importantly, while existing large urban agglomerations (those with a population above 50 lakh) have remained mostly constant in number since 2005, smaller clusters have risen significantly (from 34 to 50 clusters with 10-50 lakh population). By some estimates, India’s urban population could increase to 814 million by 2050. And yet, cities look and feel downtrodden, driven with poverty and poor infrastructure, with little semblance of urban planning. With an increase in urban population will come rising demands for basic services such as clean water, public transportation, sewage treatment and housing.What does the term ‘reverse migration’ refer to?


Options

A

It refers to the process of people’s going back to their villages from the cities.  

It refers to the process of people’s going back to their villages from the cities.  

B

It refers to the lonely, poverty-ridden cities with a poor infrastructure. 

It refers to the lonely, poverty-ridden cities with a poor infrastructure. 

C

It refers to the urgent need to change and reverse the template of urbanisation.

It refers to the urgent need to change and reverse the template of urbanisation.

D

It refers to the increasing pollution in the big cities of Delhi and Gurugram.

It refers to the increasing pollution in the big cities of Delhi and Gurugram.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

It refers to the process of people’s going back to their villages from the cities.  

It refers to the process of people’s going back to their villages from the cities.  


Option A is correct.

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