Reading Comprehension MCQs for JSSC Excise Constable Exam

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Reading Comprehension • Reading Comprehension

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and choose the most appropriate option for the questions that follow.

A decade’s worth of telescope observations of the sun has revealed a startling mystery: Gamma rays, the highest frequency waves of light, radiate from our nearest star seven times more abundantly than expected. Stranger still, despite this extreme excess of gamma rays overall, the narrow bandwidth of frequencies is curiously absent.

The surplus light, the gap in the spectrum, and other surprises about the solar gamma-ray signal potentially point to unknown features of the sun’s magnetic field, or more exotic physics. “It’s amazing that we were so spectacularly wrong about something we should understand really well: the sun,” said Brian Fields, a particle astrophysicist at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

The unexpected signal has emerged in data from the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, a NASA observatory that scans the sky from its outpost in low-Earth orbit. As more Fermi data have accrued, revealing the spectrum of gamma rays coming from the sun in ever-greater detail, the puzzles have only proliferated.

Not only is the gamma-ray signal far stronger than a decades-old theory predicts; it also extends to much higher frequencies than predicted, and it inexplicably varies across the face of the sun and throughout the 11-year solar cycle. Then there’s the gap, which researchers call a “dip” - a lack of gamma rays with frequencies around 10 trillion hertz.
According to the passage, which of the following facts does the surplus light and the gap in the spectrum throw light on? Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and choose the most appropriate option for the questions that follow.

A decade’s worth of telescope observations of the sun has revealed a startling mystery: Gamma rays, the highest frequency waves of light, radiate from our nearest star seven times more abundantly than expected. Stranger still, despite this extreme excess of gamma rays overall, the narrow bandwidth of frequencies is curiously absent.

The surplus light, the gap in the spectrum, and other surprises about the solar gamma-ray signal potentially point to unknown features of the sun’s magnetic field, or more exotic physics. “It’s amazing that we were so spectacularly wrong about something we should understand really well: the sun,” said Brian Fields, a particle astrophysicist at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

The unexpected signal has emerged in data from the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, a NASA observatory that scans the sky from its outpost in low-Earth orbit. As more Fermi data have accrued, revealing the spectrum of gamma rays coming from the sun in ever-greater detail, the puzzles have only proliferated.

Not only is the gamma-ray signal far stronger than a decades-old theory predicts; it also extends to much higher frequencies than predicted, and it inexplicably varies across the face of the sun and throughout the 11-year solar cycle. Then there’s the gap, which researchers call a “dip” - a lack of gamma rays with frequencies around 10 trillion hertz.
According to the passage, which of the following facts does the surplus light and the gap in the spectrum throw light on?

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A. Unknown characteristics of the sun’s magnetic field or more exotic physics. Unknown characteristics of the sun’s magnetic field or more exotic physics. B. The slow but sure death of the sun. The slow but sure death of the sun. C. The magnetic field of the sun is increasing rapidly. The magnetic field of the sun is increasing rapidly. D. The known facts about the Gamma-ray frequencies. The known facts about the Gamma-ray frequencies.

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सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

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The passage states that these observations may point to unknown features of the sun’s magnetic field or more exotic physics.

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Reading Comprehension • Reading Comprehension

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and choose the most appropriate option for the questions that follow.

A decade’s worth of telescope observations of the sun has revealed a startling mystery: Gamma rays, the highest frequency waves of light, radiate from our nearest star seven times more abundantly than expected. Stranger still, despite this extreme excess of gamma rays overall, the narrow bandwidth of frequencies is curiously absent.

The surplus light, the gap in the spectrum, and other surprises about the solar gamma-ray signal potentially point to unknown features of the sun’s magnetic field, or more exotic physics. The unexpected signal has emerged in data from the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. As more Fermi data have accrued, revealing the spectrum of gamma rays coming from the sun in ever-greater detail, the puzzles have only proliferated.

Not only is the gamma-ray signal far stronger than a decades-old theory predicts; it also extends to much higher frequencies than predicted, and it inexplicably varies across the face of the sun and throughout the 11-year solar cycle. Then there’s the gap, which researchers call a “dip” - a lack of gamma rays with frequencies around 10 trillion hertz.
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT one of the startling mysteries revealed by a decade’s worth of telescope observations? Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and choose the most appropriate option for the questions that follow.

A decade’s worth of telescope observations of the sun has revealed a startling mystery: Gamma rays, the highest frequency waves of light, radiate from our nearest star seven times more abundantly than expected. Stranger still, despite this extreme excess of gamma rays overall, the narrow bandwidth of frequencies is curiously absent.

The surplus light, the gap in the spectrum, and other surprises about the solar gamma-ray signal potentially point to unknown features of the sun’s magnetic field, or more exotic physics. The unexpected signal has emerged in data from the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. As more Fermi data have accrued, revealing the spectrum of gamma rays coming from the sun in ever-greater detail, the puzzles have only proliferated.

Not only is the gamma-ray signal far stronger than a decades-old theory predicts; it also extends to much higher frequencies than predicted, and it inexplicably varies across the face of the sun and throughout the 11-year solar cycle. Then there’s the gap, which researchers call a “dip” - a lack of gamma rays with frequencies around 10 trillion hertz.
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT one of the startling mysteries revealed by a decade’s worth of telescope observations?

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A. They point to known features of the sun’s magnetic field or more exotic physics. They point to known features of the sun’s magnetic field or more exotic physics. B. Gamma-rays radiate from the sun seven times more abundantly than expected. Gamma-rays radiate from the sun seven times more abundantly than expected. C. The narrow bandwidth of frequencies is curiously absent. The narrow bandwidth of frequencies is curiously absent. D. The dip just defies all logic. The dip just defies all logic.

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सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

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The passage refers to unknown features of the sun’s magnetic field, not known features.

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Reading Comprehension • Reading Comprehension

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and choose the most appropriate option for the questions that follow.

A decade’s worth of telescope observations of the sun has revealed a startling mystery: Gamma rays, the highest frequency waves of light, radiate from our nearest star seven times more abundantly than expected. Stranger still, despite this extreme excess of gamma rays overall, the narrow bandwidth of frequencies is curiously absent.

The surplus light, the gap in the spectrum, and other surprises about the solar gamma-ray signal potentially point to unknown features of the sun’s magnetic field, or more exotic physics. The unexpected signal has emerged in data from the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. As more Fermi data have accrued, revealing the spectrum of gamma rays coming from the sun in ever-greater detail, the puzzles have only proliferated.

Not only is the gamma-ray signal far stronger than a decades-old theory predicts; it also extends to much higher frequencies than predicted, and it inexplicably varies across the face of the sun and throughout the 11-year solar cycle. Then there’s the gap, which researchers call a “dip” - a lack of gamma rays with frequencies around 10 trillion hertz.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct according to the passage? Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and choose the most appropriate option for the questions that follow.

A decade’s worth of telescope observations of the sun has revealed a startling mystery: Gamma rays, the highest frequency waves of light, radiate from our nearest star seven times more abundantly than expected. Stranger still, despite this extreme excess of gamma rays overall, the narrow bandwidth of frequencies is curiously absent.

The surplus light, the gap in the spectrum, and other surprises about the solar gamma-ray signal potentially point to unknown features of the sun’s magnetic field, or more exotic physics. The unexpected signal has emerged in data from the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. As more Fermi data have accrued, revealing the spectrum of gamma rays coming from the sun in ever-greater detail, the puzzles have only proliferated.

Not only is the gamma-ray signal far stronger than a decades-old theory predicts; it also extends to much higher frequencies than predicted, and it inexplicably varies across the face of the sun and throughout the 11-year solar cycle. Then there’s the gap, which researchers call a “dip” - a lack of gamma rays with frequencies around 10 trillion hertz.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct according to the passage?

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A. The gamma-ray signal extends to much higher frequencies than predicted. The gamma-ray signal extends to much higher frequencies than predicted. B. The lack of gamma-rays with frequencies around 10 trillion hertz is called a dip. The lack of gamma-rays with frequencies around 10 trillion hertz is called a dip. C. The gamma-ray signal varies across the face of the sun and throughout the 11-year solar cycle. The gamma-ray signal varies across the face of the sun and throughout the 11-year solar cycle. D. The gamma-rays can change the face of the earth if harnessed efficiently. The gamma-rays can change the face of the earth if harnessed efficiently.

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सही उत्तर: D Correct Answer: D

व्याख्या उपलब्ध नहीं है।

This statement is not mentioned in the passage.

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Reading Comprehension • Reading Comprehension

Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and choose the most appropriate option for the questions that follow.

A decade’s worth of telescope observations of the sun has revealed a startling mystery: Gamma rays, the highest frequency waves of light, radiate from our nearest star seven times more abundantly than expected. Stranger still, despite this extreme excess of gamma rays overall, the narrow bandwidth of frequencies is curiously absent.

The surplus light, the gap in the spectrum, and other surprises about the solar gamma-ray signal potentially point to unknown features of the sun’s magnetic field, or more exotic physics. The unexpected signal has emerged in data from the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. As more Fermi data have accrued, revealing the spectrum of gamma rays coming from the sun in ever-greater detail, the puzzles have only proliferated.

Not only is the gamma-ray signal far stronger than a decades-old theory predicts; it also extends to much higher frequencies than predicted, and it inexplicably varies across the face of the sun and throughout the 11-year solar cycle. Then there’s the gap, which researchers call a “dip” - a lack of gamma rays with frequencies around 10 trillion hertz.
In the passage, what does the statement “The dip just defies all logic” specifically refer to? Directions: Read the passage given below carefully and choose the most appropriate option for the questions that follow.

A decade’s worth of telescope observations of the sun has revealed a startling mystery: Gamma rays, the highest frequency waves of light, radiate from our nearest star seven times more abundantly than expected. Stranger still, despite this extreme excess of gamma rays overall, the narrow bandwidth of frequencies is curiously absent.

The surplus light, the gap in the spectrum, and other surprises about the solar gamma-ray signal potentially point to unknown features of the sun’s magnetic field, or more exotic physics. The unexpected signal has emerged in data from the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. As more Fermi data have accrued, revealing the spectrum of gamma rays coming from the sun in ever-greater detail, the puzzles have only proliferated.

Not only is the gamma-ray signal far stronger than a decades-old theory predicts; it also extends to much higher frequencies than predicted, and it inexplicably varies across the face of the sun and throughout the 11-year solar cycle. Then there’s the gap, which researchers call a “dip” - a lack of gamma rays with frequencies around 10 trillion hertz.
In the passage, what does the statement “The dip just defies all logic” specifically refer to?

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A. The surplus light and other surprises about the solar gamma-ray signal. The surplus light and other surprises about the solar gamma-ray signal. B. A lack of gamma-rays with frequencies around 10 trillion hertz. A lack of gamma-rays with frequencies around 10 trillion hertz. C. The narrow bandwidth of frequencies is curiously absent. The narrow bandwidth of frequencies is curiously absent. D. Telescope observations revealed a startling mystery. Telescope observations revealed a startling mystery.

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सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B

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The dip is the lack of gamma rays at frequencies around 10 trillion hertz.

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Reading Comprehension • Reading Comprehension

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option.

For most of my adult life, I read maybe five books a year. Then, one year, I surprised myself by reading 50 books. This year I am on pace for 100. I have never felt more creatively alive in all areas of my life. I feel more interesting, I feel like a better father, and my writing output has dramatically increased. The changes that increased my reading rate had nothing to do with how fast I read; I am actually a slow reader.

Here is my advice for fitting more reading into life: centralise reading in your home. The author compares having a TV in the main living area to having a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Many attractive TV shows tempt people and reduce their willpower to read books. Last year, the author and his wife moved their only TV into their dark, unfinished basement and installed a bookshelf on the wall beside their front door. The TV remains unused unless the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs or Netflix releases a new season of House of Cards.
Out of the given options, what is the closest in meaning to the word “caved”? Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option.

For most of my adult life, I read maybe five books a year. Then, one year, I surprised myself by reading 50 books. This year I am on pace for 100. I have never felt more creatively alive in all areas of my life. I feel more interesting, I feel like a better father, and my writing output has dramatically increased. The changes that increased my reading rate had nothing to do with how fast I read; I am actually a slow reader.

Here is my advice for fitting more reading into life: centralise reading in your home. The author compares having a TV in the main living area to having a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Many attractive TV shows tempt people and reduce their willpower to read books. Last year, the author and his wife moved their only TV into their dark, unfinished basement and installed a bookshelf on the wall beside their front door. The TV remains unused unless the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs or Netflix releases a new season of House of Cards.
Out of the given options, what is the closest in meaning to the word “caved”?

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A. Yielded Yielded B. Unabated Unabated C. Determined Determined D. Quit Quit

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सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

व्याख्या उपलब्ध नहीं है।

“Caved” means yielded or gave in.

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Reading Comprehension • Reading Comprehension

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option.

For most of my adult life, I read maybe five books a year. Then, one year, I surprised myself by reading 50 books. This year I am on pace for 100. I have never felt more creatively alive in all areas of my life. I feel more interesting, I feel like a better father, and my writing output has dramatically increased. The changes that increased my reading rate had nothing to do with how fast I read; I am actually a slow reader.

Here is my advice for fitting more reading into life: centralise reading in your home. The author compares having a TV in the main living area to having a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Many attractive TV shows tempt people and reduce their willpower to read books. Last year, the author and his wife moved their only TV into their dark, unfinished basement and installed a bookshelf on the wall beside their front door. The TV remains unused unless the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs or Netflix releases a new season of House of Cards.
Which of the following changes did the author NOT feel when he habituated himself to reading 50-100 books per year? Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option.

For most of my adult life, I read maybe five books a year. Then, one year, I surprised myself by reading 50 books. This year I am on pace for 100. I have never felt more creatively alive in all areas of my life. I feel more interesting, I feel like a better father, and my writing output has dramatically increased. The changes that increased my reading rate had nothing to do with how fast I read; I am actually a slow reader.

Here is my advice for fitting more reading into life: centralise reading in your home. The author compares having a TV in the main living area to having a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Many attractive TV shows tempt people and reduce their willpower to read books. Last year, the author and his wife moved their only TV into their dark, unfinished basement and installed a bookshelf on the wall beside their front door. The TV remains unused unless the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs or Netflix releases a new season of House of Cards.
Which of the following changes did the author NOT feel when he habituated himself to reading 50-100 books per year?

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A. He felt more creatively alive in all areas of his life. He felt more creatively alive in all areas of his life. B. His reading speed increased exponentially. His reading speed increased exponentially. C. He felt like a better father. He felt like a better father. D. His writing output increased. His writing output increased.

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सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B

व्याख्या उपलब्ध नहीं है।

The author explicitly states that he is a slow reader; his reading speed did not increase exponentially.

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Reading Comprehension • Reading Comprehension

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option.

For most of my adult life, I read maybe five books a year. Then, one year, I surprised myself by reading 50 books. This year I am on pace for 100. I have never felt more creatively alive in all areas of my life. I feel more interesting, I feel like a better father, and my writing output has dramatically increased. The changes that increased my reading rate had nothing to do with how fast I read; I am actually a slow reader.

Here is my advice for fitting more reading into life: centralise reading in your home. The author compares having a TV in the main living area to having a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Many attractive TV shows tempt people and reduce their willpower to read books. Last year, the author and his wife moved their only TV into their dark, unfinished basement and installed a bookshelf on the wall beside their front door. The TV remains unused unless the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs or Netflix releases a new season of House of Cards.
What can be inferred from the statement: “The TV sits dormant unless the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs or Netflix drops a new season of House of Cards”? Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option.

For most of my adult life, I read maybe five books a year. Then, one year, I surprised myself by reading 50 books. This year I am on pace for 100. I have never felt more creatively alive in all areas of my life. I feel more interesting, I feel like a better father, and my writing output has dramatically increased. The changes that increased my reading rate had nothing to do with how fast I read; I am actually a slow reader.

Here is my advice for fitting more reading into life: centralise reading in your home. The author compares having a TV in the main living area to having a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Many attractive TV shows tempt people and reduce their willpower to read books. Last year, the author and his wife moved their only TV into their dark, unfinished basement and installed a bookshelf on the wall beside their front door. The TV remains unused unless the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs or Netflix releases a new season of House of Cards.
What can be inferred from the statement: “The TV sits dormant unless the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs or Netflix drops a new season of House of Cards”?

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A. The author now does not watch TV unless a favourite programme or event is available. The author now does not watch TV unless a favourite programme or event is available. B. The author completely avoids watching TV. The author completely avoids watching TV. C. The author continues to watch TV despite installing a bookshelf. The author continues to watch TV despite installing a bookshelf. D. The author shows interest neither in reading books nor watching TV shows. The author shows interest neither in reading books nor watching TV shows.

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सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

व्याख्या उपलब्ध नहीं है।

The author watches television only on limited special occasions.

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Reading Comprehension • Reading Comprehension

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option.

For most of my adult life, I read maybe five books a year. Then, one year, I surprised myself by reading 50 books. This year I am on pace for 100. I have never felt more creatively alive in all areas of my life. I feel more interesting, I feel like a better father, and my writing output has dramatically increased. The changes that increased my reading rate had nothing to do with how fast I read; I am actually a slow reader.

Here is my advice for fitting more reading into life: centralise reading in your home. The author compares having a TV in the main living area to having a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Many attractive TV shows tempt people and reduce their willpower to read books. Last year, the author and his wife moved their only TV into their dark, unfinished basement and installed a bookshelf on the wall beside their front door. The TV remains unused unless the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs or Netflix releases a new season of House of Cards.
According to the passage, what specific change did the author make to centralise reading in his home? Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option.

For most of my adult life, I read maybe five books a year. Then, one year, I surprised myself by reading 50 books. This year I am on pace for 100. I have never felt more creatively alive in all areas of my life. I feel more interesting, I feel like a better father, and my writing output has dramatically increased. The changes that increased my reading rate had nothing to do with how fast I read; I am actually a slow reader.

Here is my advice for fitting more reading into life: centralise reading in your home. The author compares having a TV in the main living area to having a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Many attractive TV shows tempt people and reduce their willpower to read books. Last year, the author and his wife moved their only TV into their dark, unfinished basement and installed a bookshelf on the wall beside their front door. The TV remains unused unless the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs or Netflix releases a new season of House of Cards.
According to the passage, what specific change did the author make to centralise reading in his home?

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A. He created a dedicated reading room with comfortable furniture and proper lighting. He created a dedicated reading room with comfortable furniture and proper lighting. B. He installed a bookshelf beside the front door and moved the TV to the basement. He installed a bookshelf beside the front door and moved the TV to the basement. C. He removed all electronic devices from his home and bought more books. He removed all electronic devices from his home and bought more books. D. He set a daily reading schedule and placed books on his bedside table. He set a daily reading schedule and placed books on his bedside table.

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सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B

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He moved the TV to the basement and installed a bookshelf near the front door.

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Reading Comprehension • Reading Comprehension

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option.

For most of my adult life, I read maybe five books a year. Then, one year, I surprised myself by reading 50 books. This year I am on pace for 100. I have never felt more creatively alive in all areas of my life. I feel more interesting, I feel like a better father, and my writing output has dramatically increased. The changes that increased my reading rate had nothing to do with how fast I read; I am actually a slow reader.

Here is my advice for fitting more reading into life: centralise reading in your home. The author compares having a TV in the main living area to having a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Many attractive TV shows tempt people and reduce their willpower to read books. Last year, the author and his wife moved their only TV into their dark, unfinished basement and installed a bookshelf on the wall beside their front door. The TV remains unused unless the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs or Netflix releases a new season of House of Cards.
Why did the author and his wife move the TV into their dark, unfinished basement? Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option.

For most of my adult life, I read maybe five books a year. Then, one year, I surprised myself by reading 50 books. This year I am on pace for 100. I have never felt more creatively alive in all areas of my life. I feel more interesting, I feel like a better father, and my writing output has dramatically increased. The changes that increased my reading rate had nothing to do with how fast I read; I am actually a slow reader.

Here is my advice for fitting more reading into life: centralise reading in your home. The author compares having a TV in the main living area to having a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Many attractive TV shows tempt people and reduce their willpower to read books. Last year, the author and his wife moved their only TV into their dark, unfinished basement and installed a bookshelf on the wall beside their front door. The TV remains unused unless the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs or Netflix releases a new season of House of Cards.
Why did the author and his wife move the TV into their dark, unfinished basement?

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A. Because there was a shortage of space in the room. Because there was a shortage of space in the room. B. Because they were going to buy a new TV. Because they were going to buy a new TV. C. Because tempting TV shows reduced their willpower to read. Because tempting TV shows reduced their willpower to read. D. Because their children used to watch TV the whole day. Because their children used to watch TV the whole day.

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सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C

व्याख्या उपलब्ध नहीं है।

The passage says that tempting TV shows reduced their willpower to tackle books.

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Reading Comprehension • Reading Comprehension

Read the passage given below carefully and choose the most appropriate option.

The Army has finally begun to get initial deliveries of specialised boats for deployment at Pangong Tso, which comes amid the continuing military confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh. The Army had inked two contracts for the specialised boats six-seven months ago. The first for Rs. 65 crore one was for 12 fast patrol boats, with advanced surveillance gear and other equipment, from defence PSU Goa shipyard. The second deal was for 17 troop-carrying, flat-bottom fibreglass boats from a private shipyard at Goa, which also supplies such vessels to the Navy. “These boats can swiftly transport around 20 soldiers from one location to another. The initial deliveries have begun,” said a source on Saturday.

The Indian and Chinese armies in February undertook successful troop disengagement from both sides of the Pangong Tso, the 134 km long lake, two-third of which is controlled by China as it extends from Tibet to India. China, however, till now has refused to complete the stalled disengagement process at the remaining face-off sites in Hot Springs, Gogra and Demchok. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) also continues to block Indian patrols from going to their traditional Patrolling Points-10, 11, 11A, 12 and 13 in the strategically-located Depsang Plains area.

The army had seven-eight years ago included 17 quick reaction team boats for patrolling the Pangong Tso, which is located at an altitude of 13,900 feet. But after the stand-off erupted with China in eastern Ladakh in May last year, the urgent need was felt to further augment its capabilities to match the heavier Type-928B patrol boats being used by PLA there. Both Indian and Chinese soldiers actively patrol their areas of Pangong Tso on foot as well as on boats during the summer months. Before the Army got the QRT boats, it used to be quite hamstrung by its then outdated slow-moving boats. The PLA often used to even disable the Indian boats by ramming into them with its heavier boats. After the new boats being deployed in the Pangong Tso, we can expect to see a stronger groundwork done by the Army during its routine patrols.

What can be concluded from the following statement in the passage?

“Before the Army got the QRT boats, it used to be quite hamstrung by its then outdated slow-moving boats.” Read the passage given below carefully and choose the most appropriate option.

The Army has finally begun to get initial deliveries of specialised boats for deployment at Pangong Tso, which comes amid the continuing military confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh. The Army had inked two contracts for the specialised boats six-seven months ago. The first for Rs. 65 crore one was for 12 fast patrol boats, with advanced surveillance gear and other equipment, from defence PSU Goa shipyard. The second deal was for 17 troop-carrying, flat-bottom fibreglass boats from a private shipyard at Goa, which also supplies such vessels to the Navy. “These boats can swiftly transport around 20 soldiers from one location to another. The initial deliveries have begun,” said a source on Saturday.

The Indian and Chinese armies in February undertook successful troop disengagement from both sides of the Pangong Tso, the 134 km long lake, two-third of which is controlled by China as it extends from Tibet to India. China, however, till now has refused to complete the stalled disengagement process at the remaining face-off sites in Hot Springs, Gogra and Demchok. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) also continues to block Indian patrols from going to their traditional Patrolling Points-10, 11, 11A, 12 and 13 in the strategically-located Depsang Plains area.

The army had seven-eight years ago included 17 quick reaction team boats for patrolling the Pangong Tso, which is located at an altitude of 13,900 feet. But after the stand-off erupted with China in eastern Ladakh in May last year, the urgent need was felt to further augment its capabilities to match the heavier Type-928B patrol boats being used by PLA there. Both Indian and Chinese soldiers actively patrol their areas of Pangong Tso on foot as well as on boats during the summer months. Before the Army got the QRT boats, it used to be quite hamstrung by its then outdated slow-moving boats. The PLA often used to even disable the Indian boats by ramming into them with its heavier boats. After the new boats being deployed in the Pangong Tso, we can expect to see a stronger groundwork done by the Army during its routine patrols.

What can be concluded from the following statement in the passage?

“Before the Army got the QRT boats, it used to be quite hamstrung by its then outdated slow-moving boats.”

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A. QRT patrolling boats are a level less than the old boats. QRT patrolling boats are a level less than the old boats. B. QRT patrolling boats are a saviour for the Indian Army. QRT patrolling boats are a saviour for the Indian Army. C. The old boats could ram into the heavier Chinese boats. The old boats could ram into the heavier Chinese boats. D. QRT patrolling boats are heavy boats built to outstand the heavy cannon assaults. QRT patrolling boats are heavy boats built to outstand the heavy cannon assaults.

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सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B

QRT boats improved the Army's patrolling capability and reduced the limitations caused by the old slow-moving boats.

QRT boats improved the Army's patrolling capability and reduced the limitations caused by the old slow-moving boats.

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