English II Reading Comprehension Quiz II 29.02.2020 for CDS & Defence Exams

Question 1

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The student community signifies bubbling youth. The irresistible youth is restless today, seeking recognition and understanding. Students are the hope of tomorrow and yet, student unrest is a global phenomenon of today. One has grown accustomed to strikes, boycott of examinations and classes, gheraos of vice chancellor and processions, demonstration and violence in which the students are involved. Student unrest has thus become a part of our lives. It is a disease of our times for which no effective antidote has been administered.
Student unrest is universal and it is interesting to note that according to an opinion poll recorded in Fortune, an American magazine, forty percent of American students joined the universities with the idea of reforming the world. It is evident that the young blood flowing in the veins of student community is impatient to bring about radical change in the society. The students believe in a new order of things. They want to do away with the old system and institutions, the conservatism and rigidity of the older generation which they consider decadent and archaic. The youthful student wants to break the taboos set by the society and does not believe in the values and morality of the older generation. A clash is inevitable in the circumstance which leads to a deadlock and the so-called generation-gap. The elders usually insist on having thing their way which leads to frustration and cries among the students. They feel forsaken and visualize an Utopian ‘Brave New World*. For them the social, political, economic and educational systems are defective and inefficient. They feel sinned against and as if they were the target of injustice and the net result is that they ‘rebel’ Rebelling, in their view, is the only (right), course open to them.

Why student unrest is considered as a global phenomenon of today?

Question 2

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The student community signifies bubbling youth. The irresistible youth is restless today, seeking recognition and understanding. Students are the hope of tomorrow and yet, student unrest is a global phenomenon of today. One has grown accustomed to strikes, boycott of examinations and classes, gheraos of vice chancellor and processions, demonstration and violence in which the students are involved. Student unrest has thus become a part of our lives. It is a disease of our times for which no effective antidote has been administered.
Student unrest is universal and it is interesting to note that according to an opinion poll recorded in Fortune, an American magazine, forty percent of American students joined the universities with the idea of reforming the world. It is evident that the young blood flowing in the veins of student community is impatient to bring about radical change in the society. The students believe in a new order of things. They want to do away with the old system and institutions, the conservatism and rigidity of the older generation which they consider decadent and archaic. The youthful student wants to break the taboos set by the society and does not believe in the values and morality of the older generation. A clash is inevitable in the circumstance which leads to a deadlock and the so-called generation-gap. The elders usually insist on having thing their way which leads to frustration and cries among the students. They feel forsaken and visualize an Utopian ‘Brave New World*. For them the social, political, economic and educational systems are defective and inefficient. They feel sinned against and as if they were the target of injustice and the net result is that they ‘rebel’ Rebelling, in their view, is the only (right), course open to them.

What disease is being talked about in a passage?

Question 3

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The student community signifies bubbling youth. The irresistible youth is restless today, seeking recognition and understanding. Students are the hope of tomorrow and yet, student unrest is a global phenomenon of today. One has grown accustomed to strikes, boycott of examinations and classes, gheraos of vice chancellor and processions, demonstration and violence in which the students are involved. Student unrest has thus become a part of our lives. It is a disease of our times for which no effective antidote has been administered.
Student unrest is universal and it is interesting to note that according to an opinion poll recorded in Fortune, an American magazine, forty percent of American students joined the universities with the idea of reforming the world. It is evident that the young blood flowing in the veins of student community is impatient to bring about radical change in the society. The students believe in a new order of things. They want to do away with the old system and institutions, the conservatism and rigidity of the older generation which they consider decadent and archaic. The youthful student wants to break the taboos set by the society and does not believe in the values and morality of the older generation. A clash is inevitable in the circumstance which leads to a deadlock and the so-called generation-gap. The elders usually insist on having thing their way which leads to frustration and cries among the students. They feel forsaken and visualize an Utopian ‘Brave New World*. For them the social, political, economic and educational systems are defective and inefficient. They feel sinned against and as if they were the target of injustice and the net result is that they ‘rebel’ Rebelling, in their view, is the only (right), course open to them.

What the students of today want to do away with?

Question 4

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The student community signifies bubbling youth. The irresistible youth is restless today, seeking recognition and understanding. Students are the hope of tomorrow and yet, student unrest is a global phenomenon of today. One has grown accustomed to strikes, boycott of examinations and classes, gheraos of vice chancellor and processions, demonstration and violence in which the students are involved. Student unrest has thus become a part of our lives. It is a disease of our times for which no effective antidote has been administered.
Student unrest is universal and it is interesting to note that according to an opinion poll recorded in Fortune, an American magazine, forty percent of American students joined the universities with the idea of reforming the world. It is evident that the young blood flowing in the veins of student community is impatient to bring about radical change in the society. The students believe in a new order of things. They want to do away with the old system and institutions, the conservatism and rigidity of the older generation which they consider decadent and archaic. The youthful student wants to break the taboos set by the society and does not believe in the values and morality of the older generation. A clash is inevitable in the circumstance which leads to a deadlock and the so-called generation-gap. The elders usually insist on having thing their way which leads to frustration and cries among the students. They feel forsaken and visualize an Utopian ‘Brave New World*. For them the social, political, economic and educational systems are defective and inefficient. They feel sinned against and as if they were the target of injustice and the net result is that they ‘rebel’ Rebelling, in their view, is the only (right), course open to them.

What can be the suitable title for the passage?

Question 5

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The student community signifies bubbling youth. The irresistible youth is restless today, seeking recognition and understanding. Students are the hope of tomorrow and yet, student unrest is a global phenomenon of today. One has grown accustomed to strikes, boycott of examinations and classes, gheraos of vice chancellor and processions, demonstration and violence in which the students are involved. Student unrest has thus become a part of our lives. It is a disease of our times for which no effective antidote has been administered.
Student unrest is universal and it is interesting to note that according to an opinion poll recorded in Fortune, an American magazine, forty percent of American students joined the universities with the idea of reforming the world. It is evident that the young blood flowing in the veins of student community is impatient to bring about radical change in the society. The students believe in a new order of things. They want to do away with the old system and institutions, the conservatism and rigidity of the older generation which they consider decadent and archaic. The youthful student wants to break the taboos set by the society and does not believe in the values and morality of the older generation. A clash is inevitable in the circumstance which leads to a deadlock and the so-called generation-gap. The elders usually insist on having thing their way which leads to frustration and cries among the students. They feel forsaken and visualize an Utopian ‘Brave New World*. For them the social, political, economic and educational systems are defective and inefficient. They feel sinned against and as if they were the target of injustice and the net result is that they ‘rebel’ Rebelling, in their view, is the only (right), course open to them.

According to the passage, which of the following is INCORRECT?

Question 6

Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.

Conventional education makes independent thinking extremely difficult. Conformity leads to mediocrity. To be different from the group or to resist environment is not easy and is often risky as long as we worship success. The urge to be successful, which is the pursuit of reward whether in the materials or in the so-called spiritual sphere, the search for inward or outward security, the desire for comfort — this whole process smothers discontent, put an end to spontaneity and breed fear; and fear blocks the intelligent understanding of life. With increasing age, dullness of mind and heart sets in. In seeking comfort, we generally find a quiet corner in life where there is a minimum of conflict, and then we are afraid to step out of that seclusion. This fear of life, this fear of struggle and of a new experience, kills in us the spirit of adventure; our whole upbringing and education have made us afraid to be different from our neighbour, afraid to think contrary to the established pattern of society, falsely respectful of authority and tradition. Fortunately, there are a few who are in earnest, who are willing to examine our human problems without the prejudice of the right or of the left; but in the vast majority of us, there is no real spirit of discontent, or revolt. When we yield uncomprehendingly to environment, any spirit of revolt that may have had died down, and our responsibilities soon put an end to it.

Why does conventional education make independent thinking extremely difficult?

Question 7

Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.

Conventional education makes independent thinking extremely difficult. Conformity leads to mediocrity. To be different from the group or to resist environment is not easy and is often risky as long as we worship success. The urge to be successful, which is the pursuit of reward whether in the materials or in the so-called spiritual sphere, the search for inward or outward security, the desire for comfort — this whole process smothers discontent, put an end to spontaneity and breed fear; and fear blocks the intelligent understanding of life. With increasing age, dullness of mind and heart sets in. In seeking comfort, we generally find a quiet corner in life where there is a minimum of conflict, and then we are afraid to step out of that seclusion. This fear of life, this fear of struggle and of a new experience, kills in us the spirit of adventure; our whole upbringing and education have made us afraid to be different from our neighbour, afraid to think contrary to the established pattern of society, falsely respectful of authority and tradition. Fortunately, there are a few who are in earnest, who are willing to examine our human problems without the prejudice of the right or of the left; but in the vast majority of us, there is no real spirit of discontent, or revolt. When we yield uncomprehendingly to environment, any spirit of revolt that may have had died down, and our responsibilities soon put an end to it.

What happened for the first time ?

Question 8

Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.

Conventional education makes independent thinking extremely difficult. Conformity leads to mediocrity. To be different from the group or to resist environment is not easy and is often risky as long as we worship success. The urge to be successful, which is the pursuit of reward whether in the materials or in the so-called spiritual sphere, the search for inward or outward security, the desire for comfort — this whole process smothers discontent, put an end to spontaneity and breed fear; and fear blocks the intelligent understanding of life. With increasing age, dullness of mind and heart sets in. In seeking comfort, we generally find a quiet corner in life where there is a minimum of conflict, and then we are afraid to step out of that seclusion. This fear of life, this fear of struggle and of a new experience, kills in us the spirit of adventure; our whole upbringing and education have made us afraid to be different from our neighbour, afraid to think contrary to the established pattern of society, falsely respectful of authority and tradition. Fortunately, there are a few who are in earnest, who are willing to examine our human problems without the prejudice of the right or of the left; but in the vast majority of us, there is no real spirit of discontent, or revolt. When we yield uncomprehendingly to environment, any spirit of revolt that may have had died down, and our responsibilities soon put an end to it.

Which word in the passage means 'bias'?

Question 9

Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.

Conventional education makes independent thinking extremely difficult. Conformity leads to mediocrity. To be different from the group or to resist environment is not easy and is often risky as long as we worship success. The urge to be successful, which is the pursuit of reward whether in the materials or in the so-called spiritual sphere, the search for inward or outward security, the desire for comfort — this whole process smothers discontent, put an end to spontaneity and breed fear; and fear blocks the intelligent understanding of life. With increasing age, dullness of mind and heart sets in. In seeking comfort, we generally find a quiet corner in life where there is a minimum of conflict, and then we are afraid to step out of that seclusion. This fear of life, this fear of struggle and of a new experience, kills in us the spirit of adventure; our whole upbringing and education have made us afraid to be different from our neighbour, afraid to think contrary to the established pattern of society, falsely respectful of authority and tradition. Fortunately, there are a few who are in earnest, who are willing to examine our human problems without the prejudice of the right or of the left; but in the vast majority of us, there is no real spirit of discontent, or revolt. When we yield uncomprehendingly to environment, any spirit of revolt that may have had died down, and our responsibilities soon put an end to it.

The word 'uncomprehendingly' in the passage means

Question 10

Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.

Conventional education makes independent thinking extremely difficult. Conformity leads to mediocrity. To be different from the group or to resist environment is not easy and is often risky as long as we worship success. The urge to be successful, which is the pursuit of reward whether in the materials or in the so-called spiritual sphere, the search for inward or outward security, the desire for comfort — this whole process smothers discontent, put an end to spontaneity and breed fear; and fear blocks the intelligent understanding of life. With increasing age, dullness of mind and heart sets in. In seeking comfort, we generally find a quiet corner in life where there is a minimum of conflict, and then we are afraid to step out of that seclusion. This fear of life, this fear of struggle and of a new experience, kills in us the spirit of adventure; our whole upbringing and education have made us afraid to be different from our neighbour, afraid to think contrary to the established pattern of society, falsely respectful of authority and tradition. Fortunately, there are a few who are in earnest, who are willing to examine our human problems without the prejudice of the right or of the left; but in the vast majority of us, there is no real spirit of discontent, or revolt. When we yield uncomprehendingly to environment, any spirit of revolt that may have had died down, and our responsibilities soon put an end to it.

Why do most people want to find a quiet corner in life?