271 English Language and Comprehension • Sentence Improvement English-only question. Refer to the English version. Choose the most suitable replacement for the incorrect part: No sooner had I arrived at the platform when the train left. A. than the train left than the train left B. then the train left then the train left C. when the train had left when the train had left D. than did the train leave than did the train leave उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A English explanation is provided in the English version. The correlative construction is “no sooner...than,” not “no sooner...when.” The correct sentence is: “No sooner had I arrived at the platform than the train left.”
272 English Language and Comprehension • Reading Comprehension English-only question. Refer to the English version. Read the following passage and answer the question:The rapid expansion of social media has reshaped democratic life in profound ways, functioning at once as a driver of public participation and a channel for strategic deception. Platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, once viewed mainly as spaces for personal sharing, have evolved into major arenas of political conversation. They allow citizens to voice opinions, rally around causes and hold those in power accountable almost instantly.Since democracy depends on the circulation of ideas and information, social media appears to broaden access by weakening the control once exercised by traditional gatekeepers. Political figures can address voters directly without editorial mediation, and citizen-led movements can use viral momentum to bring neglected concerns into public focus. During elections, mass protests and policy disputes, these platforms operate like a modern digital marketplace of ideas.Yet this openness carries serious risks. The same networks that spread accurate information can also accelerate falsehoods, deepen polarisation and strengthen echo chambers through algorithmic reinforcement. Electoral processes may be challenged by fake profiles, coordinated harassment and organised disinformation. Content designed to trigger emotion and maximise engagement often overshadows careful reasoning.The influence of social media on democracy therefore depends not only on technology but also on the ethical rules that shape its use. Strong oversight, public media awareness and transparency in how algorithms rank and recommend content are crucial. Social media is not automatically beneficial or harmful. Whether it strengthens democratic stability or fuels distortion depends on how responsibly it is used by citizens, institutions and platforms.What key democratic role of social media is highlighted in the passage? A. Increasing entertainment content Increasing entertainment content B. Eliminating printed newspapers Eliminating printed newspapers C. Enabling wider circulation of information and ideas Enabling wider circulation of information and ideas D. Creating labour unions Creating labour unions उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C English explanation is provided in the English version. The passage explains that social media broadens access to democratic discussion by weakening traditional gatekeeping and enabling wider circulation of information and ideas.
273 English Language and Comprehension • Reading Comprehension English-only question. Refer to the English version. Read the following passage and answer the question:The rapid expansion of social media has reshaped democratic life in profound ways, functioning at once as a driver of public participation and a channel for strategic deception. Platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, once viewed mainly as spaces for personal sharing, have evolved into major arenas of political conversation. They allow citizens to voice opinions, rally around causes and hold those in power accountable almost instantly.Since democracy depends on the circulation of ideas and information, social media appears to broaden access by weakening the control once exercised by traditional gatekeepers. Political figures can address voters directly without editorial mediation, and citizen-led movements can use viral momentum to bring neglected concerns into public focus. During elections, mass protests and policy disputes, these platforms operate like a modern digital marketplace of ideas.Yet this openness carries serious risks. The same networks that spread accurate information can also accelerate falsehoods, deepen polarisation and strengthen echo chambers through algorithmic reinforcement. Electoral processes may be challenged by fake profiles, coordinated harassment and organised disinformation. Content designed to trigger emotion and maximise engagement often overshadows careful reasoning.The influence of social media on democracy therefore depends not only on technology but also on the ethical rules that shape its use. Strong oversight, public media awareness and transparency in how algorithms rank and recommend content are crucial. Social media is not automatically beneficial or harmful. Whether it strengthens democratic stability or fuels distortion depends on how responsibly it is used by citizens, institutions and platforms.Why does the author describe social media as a “double-edged” force in democracy? A. It is inexpensive to use It is inexpensive to use B. It focuses mostly on images and videos It focuses mostly on images and videos C. It spreads both reliable information and false narratives It spreads both reliable information and false narratives D. It connects people globally It connects people globally उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C English explanation is provided in the English version. Social media can promote participation and spread accurate information, but the same networks can also spread falsehoods, disinformation and polarisation. This makes it a double-edged force.
274 English Language and Comprehension • Reading Comprehension English-only question. Refer to the English version. Read the following passage and answer the question:The rapid expansion of social media has reshaped democratic life in profound ways, functioning at once as a driver of public participation and a channel for strategic deception. Platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, once viewed mainly as spaces for personal sharing, have evolved into major arenas of political conversation. They allow citizens to voice opinions, rally around causes and hold those in power accountable almost instantly.Since democracy depends on the circulation of ideas and information, social media appears to broaden access by weakening the control once exercised by traditional gatekeepers. Political figures can address voters directly without editorial mediation, and citizen-led movements can use viral momentum to bring neglected concerns into public focus. During elections, mass protests and policy disputes, these platforms operate like a modern digital marketplace of ideas.Yet this openness carries serious risks. The same networks that spread accurate information can also accelerate falsehoods, deepen polarisation and strengthen echo chambers through algorithmic reinforcement. Electoral processes may be challenged by fake profiles, coordinated harassment and organised disinformation. Content designed to trigger emotion and maximise engagement often overshadows careful reasoning.The influence of social media on democracy therefore depends not only on technology but also on the ethical rules that shape its use. Strong oversight, public media awareness and transparency in how algorithms rank and recommend content are crucial. Social media is not automatically beneficial or harmful. Whether it strengthens democratic stability or fuels distortion depends on how responsibly it is used by citizens, institutions and platforms.According to the passage, what helps previously unheard groups gain attention on social media? A. Newspaper editors and boards Newspaper editors and boards B. Strict journalistic gatekeeping Strict journalistic gatekeeping C. Viral momentum along with citizen-led movements Viral momentum along with citizen-led movements D. Government press agencies Government press agencies उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C English explanation is provided in the English version. The passage states that citizen-led movements can use viral momentum to bring neglected concerns into public focus. Therefore, viral momentum and citizen-led movements help previously unheard groups gain attention.
275 English Language and Comprehension • Reading Comprehension English-only question. Refer to the English version. Read the following passage and answer the question:The rapid expansion of social media has reshaped democratic life in profound ways, functioning at once as a driver of public participation and a channel for strategic deception. Platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, once viewed mainly as spaces for personal sharing, have evolved into major arenas of political conversation. They allow citizens to voice opinions, rally around causes and hold those in power accountable almost instantly.Since democracy depends on the circulation of ideas and information, social media appears to broaden access by weakening the control once exercised by traditional gatekeepers. Political figures can address voters directly without editorial mediation, and citizen-led movements can use viral momentum to bring neglected concerns into public focus. During elections, mass protests and policy disputes, these platforms operate like a modern digital marketplace of ideas.Yet this openness carries serious risks. The same networks that spread accurate information can also accelerate falsehoods, deepen polarisation and strengthen echo chambers through algorithmic reinforcement. Electoral processes may be challenged by fake profiles, coordinated harassment and organised disinformation. Content designed to trigger emotion and maximise engagement often overshadows careful reasoning.The influence of social media on democracy therefore depends not only on technology but also on the ethical rules that shape its use. Strong oversight, public media awareness and transparency in how algorithms rank and recommend content are crucial. Social media is not automatically beneficial or harmful. Whether it strengthens democratic stability or fuels distortion depends on how responsibly it is used by citizens, institutions and platforms.What remedy does the author emphasise to reduce the misuse of social media in democratic systems? A. Promoting meme-based communication Promoting meme-based communication B. Allowing unrestricted posting of all content Allowing unrestricted posting of all content C. Media awareness and transparency of algorithms Media awareness and transparency of algorithms D. Enforcing worldwide censorship Enforcing worldwide censorship उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C English explanation is provided in the English version. The author recommends strong oversight, public media awareness and transparency in the way algorithms rank and recommend content. Therefore, option C is correct.
276 English Language and Comprehension • Reading Comprehension English-only question. Refer to the English version. Read the following passage and answer the question:The rapid expansion of social media has reshaped democratic life in profound ways, functioning at once as a driver of public participation and a channel for strategic deception. Platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, once viewed mainly as spaces for personal sharing, have evolved into major arenas of political conversation. They allow citizens to voice opinions, rally around causes and hold those in power accountable almost instantly.Since democracy depends on the circulation of ideas and information, social media appears to broaden access by weakening the control once exercised by traditional gatekeepers. Political figures can address voters directly without editorial mediation, and citizen-led movements can use viral momentum to bring neglected concerns into public focus. During elections, mass protests and policy disputes, these platforms operate like a modern digital marketplace of ideas.Yet this openness carries serious risks. The same networks that spread accurate information can also accelerate falsehoods, deepen polarisation and strengthen echo chambers through algorithmic reinforcement. Electoral processes may be challenged by fake profiles, coordinated harassment and organised disinformation. Content designed to trigger emotion and maximise engagement often overshadows careful reasoning.The influence of social media on democracy therefore depends not only on technology but also on the ethical rules that shape its use. Strong oversight, public media awareness and transparency in how algorithms rank and recommend content are crucial. Social media is not automatically beneficial or harmful. Whether it strengthens democratic stability or fuels distortion depends on how responsibly it is used by citizens, institutions and platforms.According to the passage, what determines whether social media strengthens or weakens democracy? A. The amount of political advertising The amount of political advertising B. The revenue model of platforms The revenue model of platforms C. Ethical use driven by societal intent Ethical use driven by societal intent D. The influence of online celebrities The influence of online celebrities उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C English explanation is provided in the English version. The passage concludes that social media reflects collective choices. Its effect on democracy depends on how ethically and responsibly it is used by citizens, institutions and platforms.
277 English Language and Comprehension • Antonyms English-only question. Refer to the English version. Select the most appropriate antonym of the word “POTENT.” A. Strong Strong B. Robust Robust C. Powerful Powerful D. Feeble Feeble उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: D Correct Answer: D English explanation is provided in the English version. “Potent” means powerful, strong or effective. “Feeble,” meaning weak or lacking strength, is its most appropriate antonym.
278 English Language and Comprehension • Direct and Indirect Speech English-only question. Refer to the English version. Choose the option that most accurately converts the following sentence into direct speech: The librarian of the public library said that silence must be maintained in the reading hall. A. “Silence should be maintained in the reading hall,” said the librarian of the public library. “Silence should be maintained in the reading hall,” said the librarian of the public library. B. “You will maintain silence in the reading hall,” said the librarian of the public library. “You will maintain silence in the reading hall,” said the librarian of the public library. C. “Maintain silence in the reading hall,” said the librarian of the public library. “Maintain silence in the reading hall,” said the librarian of the public library. D. “Must you maintain silence in the reading hall?” asked the librarian of the public library. “Must you maintain silence in the reading hall?” asked the librarian of the public library. उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C English explanation is provided in the English version. The reported statement expresses a command or instruction. In direct speech, an imperative sentence beginning with “Maintain” accurately conveys that instruction.
279 English Language and Comprehension • Fill in the Blanks English-only question. Refer to the English version. Select the correct option: The committee meets on Monday, ___ the final decision will be announced. A. whereupon whereupon B. at then at then C. when when D. on which on which उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C English explanation is provided in the English version. “When” correctly refers to Monday as the time at which the final decision will be announced. The sentence becomes: “The committee meets on Monday, when the final decision will be announced.”
280 English Language and Comprehension • Vocabulary in Context English-only question. Refer to the English version. Select the correct option: Only a complete paradigm shift can ___ the deeply entrenched bureaucratic inertia. A. discourage discourage B. dislodge dislodge C. disillusion disillusion D. persuasion persuasion उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें Show answer and explanation सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B English explanation is provided in the English version. “Dislodge” means to remove something from an established or firmly fixed position. It appropriately describes overcoming deeply entrenched bureaucratic inertia.