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Passage: Measurements do not become neutral merely because they are numerical. Before a quantity can be counted, someone must decide what belongs in the category and where its boundaries lie. Such decisions may be reasonable, but they are not invisible. A stable index can illuminate change only when the meaning of its components remains sufficiently constant. If definitions shift while the figures are compared, apparent improvement may reflect reclassification rather than reality. Conversely, refusing all comparison because categories are imperfect would sacrifice useful knowledge. The prudent analyst therefore examines both the numbers and the conventions that made them possible.

1. Which statement best expresses the passage's central claim? Quantitative comparisons require scrutiny of underlying categories.
2. The statement that classificatory decisions "are not invisible" chiefly means that such decisions? Shape the meaning of resulting measurements.
3. According to the passage, an apparent improvement may be misleading when? Definitions used across successive measurements have shifted.
4. Which pair of positions does the author reject? Uncritical trust and wholesale scepticism.
5. Which procedure would most closely follow the author's recommendation? Verify category stability before interpreting numerical change.

Last verified on 19-10-2026

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Passage: Sometimes we went off the road and on a path through the pine forest. The floor of the forest was soft to walk on; the frost did not happen it as it did the road. But we did not mind the hardness of the toad because we had nails in the soles and heels nails bit on the frozen ruts and with nailed boots it was good walking on the road and invigorating. It was lovely walking in the woods.

1. “Frozen ruts” means? The road covered with frost
2. We found great joy on account of? Walking on frost with nailed boots on
3. We did not mind the hardness of road because? We had nailed boots on
4. Sometimes we walked through the pine forest as? The path was unaffected by the frost
5. The floor of the forest was soft because? The forest did not harden it on account of trees

Last verified on 08-09-2026

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Passage

Passage:

Traffic means everything using the roads. Taxis, buses, cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, tongas and rickshaws etc. are traffic. You are a part of the traffic when you walk along the pavement.

Today, more and more people live in cities. As a result, there is a lot of traffic. The roads are too narrow. Some roads are broken and there are pits and ditches in them. The result is that there are many ACCIDENTS. Why do accidents happen? Some people say it is the fault of people who use the roads. That means everybody. If every road-user is careful, there will be no accidents, we must improve our road. Our roads should be smooth and straight. Roads with corners and blind corners are dangerous.

Accidents often happen when one road crosses another. Instead, one road goes high over another road. This is called a ‘fly over’. This is a good idea because the traffic does not have to stop and the vehicles do not hit each other. We all use the roads. We walk along the pavement. Sometimes we have to cross the road. Accidents often happen when people cross the roads. We should keep in mind the following:

1-       First find a safe place to cross, then stop.

2-      Stand on the pavement near the edge. ,

3-      Look at the coming traffic.,

4-      Wait if the traffic is coming. Don’t be HASTY.,

5-      Let the traffic pass, when there is no traffic nearby, walk straight across the road.

Questions

1-      The reason for a lot of traffic on roads is:

A.      More people in cities.. (ans)

B.      More vehicle on roads.

C.      Cheap cars and buses.

D.      Wider roads.

2-      Which kinds of roads are more dangerous?

A.      With straight paths.

B.      With curved paths.

C.      With blind-corners. . (ans)

D.      With smooth surface.

3-      What is a fly-over?

A.      A road crossing another road.

B.      Underground roads.

C.      The roads going high over another road. . (ans)

D.      The roads going parallel.

4-      The foremost rule for crossing the road is:

A.      To find a safe place to cross. . (ans)

B.      To find the shortest path.

C.      To cross while heavy traffic is passing.

D.      To cross when green traffic light is on.

5-      What is the main idea of the paragraph?

A.      Traffic problems do not cause accidents.

B.      Traffic problems are not because of people.

C.      Traffic rules are unnecessary to be followed. . (ans)

D.      Traffic problems need to be solved.

6-      What happens because of pits and ditches on the roads?

A.      There is less traffic on roads

B.      There are more accidents. . (ans)

C.        The rate of accidents is low.

D.      The roads look tidy.

7-      How would you rephrase the word ‘Hasty’?

A.      The one who makes hurries. (ans)

B.      The one who walks slowly.

C.      The one who is relaxed.

D.      The one who is calm.

Last verified on 25-08-2026

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Passage: It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils at school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Other contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they will have not only the specialized knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to live and work in.

Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest constitutions to civilization are made by those who are most expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that, unless they have had broad general education, the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.

1. A suitable title for the passage would be? Two views on education

2. The first school of thought believes that students should? Study only a few subjects

3. There is a mistake in the following sentence. Find out the part in which the mistake occurs: Each of the boys are to donate at least Rs 50 to the Prime Ministers Fund. Are to donate (Is to donate)

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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Passage: Science affects the average man and woman in two ways. He or she benefits by its applications, driving in a motorcar or omnibus instead of a horse-drawn vehicle, being treated for diseases by a doctor or surgeon rather than a witch, and being killed with an automatic pistol or a shell in place of a dagger or battle-axe. It also affects his or her opinions, almost everyone believes that the earth is round, and the heavens nearly empty, instead of being solid. And we are beginning to believe in our animal ancestry and the possibility of vast improvements in human nature by biological methods.

1. A suitable title for the passage would be? Impact of Science

2. Science has made man aware of? His ancestry

3. Which of the following statements is incorrect in the context of the passage? 

A. Man has benefits from science

B. Diseases have been reduced by science

C. Man now uses guns to kill

D. Science has changed man's life

4. The impact of Science has? Made us look afresh at ourselves

Last verified on 30-04-2026