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Exam: RRB NTPC Subject: General English Topic: Reading Comprehension

Total Questions: 20

Q1. The young prince, bored with courtly life, yearned for adventure. He dreamt of dragon-slaying and rescuing damsels, tales he’d devoured from dusty manuscripts.

The prince was content with his royal duties. The prince was fascinated by heroic tales and longed for adventure. The prince preferred quiet contemplation to exciting exploits. The prince had no interest in reading.
Q2. When revising after a mock test, what should be your priority?

Going through the correct answers you marked Understanding why you got certain questions wrong Focusing on the time taken for each section Checking your overall score against previous attempts
Q3. Which of the following best describes the language typically used in technical texts?

Evocative and poetic Subjective and opinion-based Objective and precise Conversational and informal
Q4. Which of the following is a common goal of skimming?

To analyze the grammatical structure of sentences. To identify the main argument or conclusion. To memorize all the details presented. To evaluate the author's credibility.
Q5. How can understanding the structure of a passage help with time management?

It allows you to skip entire sections that seem irrelevant. It helps in predicting where key information might be located. It forces you to read every section in equal detail. It has no impact on time management.
Q6. The suffix '-fy' often means:

to break to make to speak to write
Q7. A social science text exploring the concept of 'developmentality' in contemporary Indian policy discourse, drawing on governmentality studies, would analyze:

The financial allocation for development projects. The techniques, rationalities, and strategies employed by the state to govern populations and shape their behavior towards 'developmental' goals, often through subtle forms of social control. The citizen's participation in decision-making. The success rates of various development schemes.
Q8. Which passage type is characterized by a clear statement of a claim and supporting evidence?

Descriptive Narrative Expository Argumentative
Q9. A passage states, 'This is evident from the fact that...'. What usually follows?

A conclusion A supporting detail A new topic A question
Q10. The company’s **fiat** to change the working hours without consultation caused considerable unrest among the employees. A 'fiat' is:

a suggestion a democratic vote an authoritative command or order a compromise
Q11. What is the typical structure of a technical text like a procedure?

Introduction, climax, resolution Problem, solution, conclusion Steps in chronological order Narrative with character development
Q12. An essay examines the philosophical underpinnings of democratic governance, exploring concepts of individual rights, social contract theory, and the separation of powers, and their evolution through different historical periods. What is the main focus?

The practical implementation of voting systems. The biographies of influential political thinkers. The theoretical foundations and historical development of democratic principles. The economic policies of democratic nations.
Q13. What is a common characteristic of birds that migrate?

They have very short wingspans They are usually large and heavy They have adaptations for long-distance flight They prefer cold climates
Q14. A social science text exploring the concept of 'secularism' in India, from a critical secularism perspective, would most likely investigate:

The separation of religious institutions from the state in a formal sense. The historical evolution of secular ideals and their application, revealing potential biases and the complexities of managing religious diversity in a public sphere. The religious beliefs of the Indian population. The role of religion in Indian politics.
Q15. When encountering an argument based on 'analogy' in academic writing, a critical reader will:

Immediately accept the comparison Evaluate the appropriateness and limitations of the analogy Focus only on the differences between the compared items Ignore it as it is a weak form of evidence
Q16. When faced with a backlog of administrative tasks that are time-consuming but essential, which approach would likely yield the greatest time savings in the long run?

Addressing each task individually as it arises, interrupting ongoing work. Batching similar administrative tasks together and completing them in dedicated time slots. Delegating all administrative tasks to an assistant, regardless of their complexity or importance. Ignoring administrative tasks until they become critical, risking procedural errors.
Q17. If a character speaks in short, clipped sentences with an impatient attitude, what is their tone?

Calm Friendly Impatient Sad
Q18. In a paper discussing the challenges of achieving controlled nuclear fusion, the term 'plasma confinement' refers to:

The process of separating isotopes for fuel. Maintaining the extremely high temperatures and pressures required for fusion. The decay rate of radioactive byproducts. The energy required to initiate the fusion reaction.
Q19. The old lighthouse stood as a **sentinel**, its beam cutting through the fog and guiding ships safely to harbor. This implies the lighthouse was acting as a:

danger beacon passive observer watchful guardian navigational hazard
Q20. In a scientific text, what is the primary purpose of a hypothesis?

To summarize the findings of a study To provide a background context for the research To propose a testable explanation for an observation To analyze the implications of the results

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