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NDA I 2024 English Test - 13
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  • Question 1/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: 

    An idler wins a jackpot or inherits a fortune from unexpected quarters, whereas a hard working intelligent person is found suffering endlessly for want of basic necessities. One person achieves great success with little effort, whereas another does not succeed in spite of his best efforts. Such phenomena are popularly ascribed to the role of fate.

    Unprecedented natural calamities like famine, epidemics, tornadoes and floods, damage by lightning and earthquakes and untimely death are also commonly attributed to the will of God and called predestined. Such unexpected happenings as financial loss, accidents, sudden mental/physical disability and physical separation from a dear one are also attributed to fate.

    Such unexpected adversities are rare, but they do occur in life. At times, they leave such deep imprints on the psyche, that it is not possible to ignore them. Those who are not familiar with the mysteries of divine justice become very much perplexed by such experiences and form prejudiced opinions, which, in some form or the other, hinder their mental and spiritual progress. Many become resentful towards God, blame and abuse Him for favouritism and injustice. A few even become atheists, considering the futility of worshipping God who does not respond to prayer in distress, despite their prolonged adherence to religiosity. Then there is a class of devotees who serve the saints and worship deities in expectation of some material gains. However, if they are visited with some failure, unfavourable circumstances, or mishap coincidentally, their adoration changes to contempt of disbelief.

    There are quite a few believers in this world who correlate people, places and things with good and bad luck. Such superstitions have caused extreme miseries to innocent persons. The root cause for such irrational behaviour is the belief that whatever come to pass is predestined by God and the beings created by Him have absolutely no role in shaping their own destiny. Quite a few persons in this world forsake their responsibility in the mistaken belief that the gain and loss being predestined, there is no necessity of personal effort.

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    What is a mistaken belief?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "That gain and loss is predestined and there is no necessity of personal effort"

    Key Points

    • The passage states that "the root cause for such irrational behaviour is the belief that whatever come to pass is predestined by God and the beings created by Him have absolutely no role in shaping their own destiny."
    • It also mentions that "quite a few persons in this world forsake their responsibility in the mistaken belief that the gain and loss being predestined, there is no necessity of personal effort."
    • This indicates that the belief that gain and loss is predestined and there is no necessity of personal effort is a mistaken belief.
    • There is no mention of the belief that natural calamities are caused by the will of God and are predestined, or that good and bad luck are correlated with people, places, and things, or that worshipping God or serving saints will always result in material gain being mistaken beliefs.

    Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

  • Question 2/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: 

    An idler wins a jackpot or inherits a fortune from unexpected quarters, whereas a hard working intelligent person is found suffering endlessly for want of basic necessities. One person achieves great success with little effort, whereas another does not succeed in spite of his best efforts. Such phenomena are popularly ascribed to the role of fate.

    Unprecedented natural calamities like famine, epidemics, tornadoes and floods, damage by lightning and earthquakes and untimely death are also commonly attributed to the will of God and called predestined. Such unexpected happenings as financial loss, accidents, sudden mental/physical disability and physical separation from a dear one are also attributed to fate.

    Such unexpected adversities are rare, but they do occur in life. At times, they leave such deep imprints on the psyche, that it is not possible to ignore them. Those who are not familiar with the mysteries of divine justice become very much perplexed by such experiences and form prejudiced opinions, which, in some form or the other, hinder their mental and spiritual progress. Many become resentful towards God, blame and abuse Him for favouritism and injustice. A few even become atheists, considering the futility of worshipping God who does not respond to prayer in distress, despite their prolonged adherence to religiosity. Then there is a class of devotees who serve the saints and worship deities in expectation of some material gains. However, if they are visited with some failure, unfavourable circumstances, or mishap coincidentally, their adoration changes to contempt of disbelief.

    There are quite a few believers in this world who correlate people, places and things with good and bad luck. Such superstitions have caused extreme miseries to innocent persons. The root cause for such irrational behaviour is the belief that whatever come to pass is predestined by God and the beings created by Him have absolutely no role in shaping their own destiny. Quite a few persons in this world forsake their responsibility in the mistaken belief that the gain and loss being predestined, there is no necessity of personal effort.

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    When do we doubt about the impartiality of divine justice ?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "When we come across a situation and incidents which appear quite contradictory to the known laws of nature"

    Key Points

    • The passage states that "Those who are not familiar with the mysteries of divine justice become very much perplexed by such experiences and form prejudiced opinions, which, in some form or the other, hinder their mental and spiritual progress."
    • It also mentions that "unexpected adversities are rare, but they do occur in life. At times, they leave such deep imprints on the psyche, that it is not possible to ignore them."
    • This indicates that we may doubt the impartiality of divine justice when we come across situations and incidents that appear quite contradictory to the known laws of nature, and that these experiences can leave deep imprints on the psyche and hinder our mental and spiritual progress.
    • There is no mention of doubting the impartiality of divine justice when we experience deep happiness, when we are visited with expected successes or favourable circumstances, or when we witness the success of someone who has made huge effort while a lazy and unintelligent person struggles with basic necessities.

    Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

  • Question 3/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: 

    An idler wins a jackpot or inherits a fortune from unexpected quarters, whereas a hard working intelligent person is found suffering endlessly for want of basic necessities. One person achieves great success with little effort, whereas another does not succeed in spite of his best efforts. Such phenomena are popularly ascribed to the role of fate.

    Unprecedented natural calamities like famine, epidemics, tornadoes and floods, damage by lightning and earthquakes and untimely death are also commonly attributed to the will of God and called predestined. Such unexpected happenings as financial loss, accidents, sudden mental/physical disability and physical separation from a dear one are also attributed to fate.

    Such unexpected adversities are rare, but they do occur in life. At times, they leave such deep imprints on the psyche, that it is not possible to ignore them. Those who are not familiar with the mysteries of divine justice become very much perplexed by such experiences and form prejudiced opinions, which, in some form or the other, hinder their mental and spiritual progress. Many become resentful towards God, blame and abuse Him for favouritism and injustice. A few even become atheists, considering the futility of worshipping God who does not respond to prayer in distress, despite their prolonged adherence to religiosity. Then there is a class of devotees who serve the saints and worship deities in expectation of some material gains. However, if they are visited with some failure, unfavourable circumstances, or mishap coincidentally, their adoration changes to contempt of disbelief.

    There are quite a few believers in this world who correlate people, places and things with good and bad luck. Such superstitions have caused extreme miseries to innocent persons. The root cause for such irrational behaviour is the belief that whatever come to pass is predestined by God and the beings created by Him have absolutely no role in shaping their own destiny. Quite a few persons in this world forsake their responsibility in the mistaken belief that the gain and loss being predestined, there is no necessity of personal effort.

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    Give an example of phenomena ascribed to the role of fate.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "Winning a jackpot by an idler"

    Key Points

    • The passage states that "An idler wins a jackpot or inherits a fortune from unexpected quarters, whereas a hard working intelligent person is found suffering endlessly for want of basic necessities. One person achieves great success with little effort, whereas another does not succeed in spite of his best efforts. Such phenomena are popularly ascribed to the role of fate."
    • This indicates that the winning of a jackpot by an idler is an example of a phenomenon ascribed to the role of fate.
    • There is no mention of disinheriting a fortune from expected quarters, expected natural calamities such as famines, epidemics, and earthquakes, or marriage to a dear one being phenomena ascribed to the role of fate.

    Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

  • Question 4/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: 

    An idler wins a jackpot or inherits a fortune from unexpected quarters, whereas a hard working intelligent person is found suffering endlessly for want of basic necessities. One person achieves great success with little effort, whereas another does not succeed in spite of his best efforts. Such phenomena are popularly ascribed to the role of fate.

    Unprecedented natural calamities like famine, epidemics, tornadoes and floods, damage by lightning and earthquakes and untimely death are also commonly attributed to the will of God and called predestined. Such unexpected happenings as financial loss, accidents, sudden mental/physical disability and physical separation from a dear one are also attributed to fate.

    Such unexpected adversities are rare, but they do occur in life. At times, they leave such deep imprints on the psyche, that it is not possible to ignore them. Those who are not familiar with the mysteries of divine justice become very much perplexed by such experiences and form prejudiced opinions, which, in some form or the other, hinder their mental and spiritual progress. Many become resentful towards God, blame and abuse Him for favouritism and injustice. A few even become atheists, considering the futility of worshipping God who does not respond to prayer in distress, despite their prolonged adherence to religiosity. Then there is a class of devotees who serve the saints and worship deities in expectation of some material gains. However, if they are visited with some failure, unfavourable circumstances, or mishap coincidentally, their adoration changes to contempt of disbelief.

    There are quite a few believers in this world who correlate people, places and things with good and bad luck. Such superstitions have caused extreme miseries to innocent persons. The root cause for such irrational behaviour is the belief that whatever come to pass is predestined by God and the beings created by Him have absolutely no role in shaping their own destiny. Quite a few persons in this world forsake their responsibility in the mistaken belief that the gain and loss being predestined, there is no necessity of personal effort.

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    How is an intelligent person sometimes seen living ?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "Suffering endlessly for want of basic necessities"

    Key Points

    • The passage states that "An idler wins a jackpot or inherits a fortune from unexpected quarters, whereas a hard working intelligent person is found suffering endlessly for want of basic necessities. One person achieves great success with little effort, whereas another does not succeed in spite of his best efforts. Such phenomena are popularly ascribed to the role of fate."
    • This indicates that an intelligent person is sometimes seen suffering endlessly for want of basic necessities.
    • There is no mention of intelligent people achieving great success with little effort, not succeeding in spite of their worst efforts, or living a comfortable and fulfilling life with no struggles or hardships.

    Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

  • Question 5/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: 

    An idler wins a jackpot or inherits a fortune from unexpected quarters, whereas a hard working intelligent person is found suffering endlessly for want of basic necessities. One person achieves great success with little effort, whereas another does not succeed in spite of his best efforts. Such phenomena are popularly ascribed to the role of fate.

    Unprecedented natural calamities like famine, epidemics, tornadoes and floods, damage by lightning and earthquakes and untimely death are also commonly attributed to the will of God and called predestined. Such unexpected happenings as financial loss, accidents, sudden mental/physical disability and physical separation from a dear one are also attributed to fate.

    Such unexpected adversities are rare, but they do occur in life. At times, they leave such deep imprints on the psyche, that it is not possible to ignore them. Those who are not familiar with the mysteries of divine justice become very much perplexed by such experiences and form prejudiced opinions, which, in some form or the other, hinder their mental and spiritual progress. Many become resentful towards God, blame and abuse Him for favouritism and injustice. A few even become atheists, considering the futility of worshipping God who does not respond to prayer in distress, despite their prolonged adherence to religiosity. Then there is a class of devotees who serve the saints and worship deities in expectation of some material gains. However, if they are visited with some failure, unfavourable circumstances, or mishap coincidentally, their adoration changes to contempt of disbelief.

    There are quite a few believers in this world who correlate people, places and things with good and bad luck. Such superstitions have caused extreme miseries to innocent persons. The root cause for such irrational behaviour is the belief that whatever come to pass is predestined by God and the beings created by Him have absolutely no role in shaping their own destiny. Quite a few persons in this world forsake their responsibility in the mistaken belief that the gain and loss being predestined, there is no necessity of personal effort.

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    Name a few natural calamities mentioned in the passage?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "Famine, epidemics, tornadoes, floods, lightning and earthquake"

    Key Points 

    • The passage states that "Unprecedented natural calamities like famine, epidemics, tornadoes and floods, damage by lightning and earthquakes and untimely death are also commonly attributed to the will of God and called predestined."
    • This lists famine, epidemics, tornadoes, floods, lightning and earthquake as natural calamities mentioned in the passage.
    • There is no mention of avalanche, coastal flooding, cold wave, drought, hail, heat wave, hurricane (tropical cyclone), ice storm, landslide, or riverine flooding being natural calamities mentioned in the passage.

    Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

  • Question 6/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: 

    An idler wins a jackpot or inherits a fortune from unexpected quarters, whereas a hard working intelligent person is found suffering endlessly for want of basic necessities. One person achieves great success with little effort, whereas another does not succeed in spite of his best efforts. Such phenomena are popularly ascribed to the role of fate.

    Unprecedented natural calamities like famine, epidemics, tornadoes and floods, damage by lightning and earthquakes and untimely death are also commonly attributed to the will of God and called predestined. Such unexpected happenings as financial loss, accidents, sudden mental/physical disability and physical separation from a dear one are also attributed to fate.

    Such unexpected adversities are rare, but they do occur in life. At times, they leave such deep imprints on the psyche, that it is not possible to ignore them. Those who are not familiar with the mysteries of divine justice become very much perplexed by such experiences and form prejudiced opinions, which, in some form or the other, hinder their mental and spiritual progress. Many become resentful towards God, blame and abuse Him for favouritism and injustice. A few even become atheists, considering the futility of worshipping God who does not respond to prayer in distress, despite their prolonged adherence to religiosity. Then there is a class of devotees who serve the saints and worship deities in expectation of some material gains. However, if they are visited with some failure, unfavourable circumstances, or mishap coincidentally, their adoration changes to contempt of disbelief.

    There are quite a few believers in this world who correlate people, places and things with good and bad luck. Such superstitions have caused extreme miseries to innocent persons. The root cause for such irrational behaviour is the belief that whatever come to pass is predestined by God and the beings created by Him have absolutely no role in shaping their own destiny. Quite a few persons in this world forsake their responsibility in the mistaken belief that the gain and loss being predestined, there is no necessity of personal effort.

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    In which category is financial loss put ?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "In the category of fate"

    Key Points

    • The passage states that "Such unexpected happenings as financial loss, accidents, sudden mental/physical disability and physical separation from a dear one are also attributed to fate."
    • This indicates that financial loss is put in the category of fate.
    • There is no mention of financial loss being put in the category of natural calamities, superstitions, or personal responsibility in the passage.

    Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

  • Question 7/10
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    In the following items, each passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S1) and the final sentence (S6) are given. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

    S1: As a first step we have made the tribals celebrate the Itu Kula festival on the same day. 

    P: For the first time in the history of this region, during this festival, an Adivasa darbar was conducted.

    Q: Tribes from Madhya Pradesh and Orissa were also invited to participate in this darbar. 

    ​R: We could achieve emotional integrity amongst tribals which resulted in this success. 

    S: For centuries they were celebrating it on different days and in different ways. 

    S6: Village-wise environmental status reports were prepared to help people in assessing the remaining natural resources such as drinking water, extent of grazing land, and number of fruit-bearing trees, bird, animals etc. 

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "SRPQ"

    Key Points

    • Sentence S1 mentions that as a first step, the tribals celebrated the Itu Kula festival on the same day.
    • Sentence S explains that for centuries, the tribals celebrated the festival on different days and in different ways, but this has changed now.
    • Sentence R mentions that through this change, emotional integrity among the tribals was achieved, leading to the success of the festival.
    • Sentence P explains that during this festival, an Adivasa darbar was conducted for the first time in the region's history, and tribes from Madhya Pradesh and Orissa were invited to participate.
    • Sentence Q mentions that village-wise environmental status reports were prepared to help people assess their remaining natural resources.
    • When the sentences are put in this order, they form a coherent and logical paragraph about the celebration of the Itu Kula festival and the efforts taken to bring the tribals together and preserve their natural resources.

    Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

    Correct paragraph: S1 As a first step we have made the tribals celebrate the Itu Kula festival on the same day. S For centuries they were celebrating it on different days and in different ways. ​R We could achieve emotional integrity amongst tribals which resulted in this success. P For the first time in the history of this region, during this festival, an Adivasa darbar was conducted. Q Tribes from Madhya Pradesh and Orissa were also invited to participate in this darbar.  S6 Village-wise environmental status reports were prepared to help people in assessing the remaining natural resources such as drinking water, extent of grazing land, and number of fruit-bearing trees, bird, animals etc.

  • Question 8/10
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    In the following items, each passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S1) and the final sentence (S6) are given. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

    S1: It is very warm and sticky today. 

    P: That is a good idea. 

    Q: I wonder what the weather is going to be like tomorrow. 

    ​R: Let's listen to the weather report for tomorrow on the radio. 

    S: The paper here says its going to be fair and sunny. 

    S6: A good rain would cool things off a little.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "QRPS"

    Key Points

    • Sentence S1 mentions that it is very warm and sticky today.
    • Sentence Q expresses the speaker's wonder about what the weather will be like tomorrow.
    • Sentence R suggests listening to the weather report for tomorrow on the radio to find out.
    • Sentence P agrees with this idea and suggests it as a good idea.
    • Sentence S states that the paper says it will be fair and sunny tomorrow.
    • Sentence S6 notes that a good rain would cool things off a little.
    • When the sentences are put in this order, they form a coherent and logical paragraph about the weather and the speaker's thoughts and actions regarding it.

    Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

    Correct paragraph: S1 It is very warm and sticky today. Q I wonder what the weather is going to be like tomorrow. ​R Let's listen to the weather report for tomorrow on the radio. P That is a good idea. S The paper here says its going to be fair and sunny. S6 A good rain would cool things off a little.

  • Question 9/10
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    In the following items, each passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S1) and the final sentence (S6) are given. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

    S1: Einstein was very simple in his ways of life and indifferent to his astounding fame. 

    P: They could never imagine that this shabby man would be Einstein himself. 

    Q: Once the queen of Belgium invited him to Brussels. 

    ​R: The officials also expected to see somebody who would appear to be rich and aristocratic before them. 

    S: When he got down from the train at Brussels, he could not think that there were actually many gorgeously dressed officials to receive him at the station. 

    S6: So they went back to the Queen and informed her that he had not come by the train.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "QSRP"

    Key Points

    • Sentence S1 mentions that Einstein was simple in his ways of life and indifferent to his fame.
    • Sentence Q states that the queen of Belgium invited Einstein to Brussels.
    • Sentence S describes the officials' surprise at seeing a shabby man who they thought could not be Einstein, and their expectation that Einstein would appear rich and aristocratic.
    • Sentence R explains that when Einstein arrived at the station in Brussels, the officials were dressed gorgeously to receive him.
    • Sentence P mentions that the officials went back to the queen and told her that Einstein had not come by the train, apparently because they did not recognize him.
    • Sentence S6 confirms that the officials did not recognize Einstein when he arrived at the station.
    • When the sentences are put in this order, they form a coherent and logical paragraph about Einstein's visit to Brussels and the officials' surprise at seeing him.

    Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

    Correct paragraph: S1 Einstein was very simple in his ways of life and indifferent to his astounding fame. Q Once the queen of Belgium invited him to Brussels. S When he got down from the train at Brussels, he could not think that there were actually many gorgeously dressed officials to receive him at the station. R The officials also expected to see somebody who would appear to be rich and aristocratic before them. P They could never imagine that this shabby man would be Einstein himself. S6 So they went back to the Queen and informed her that he had not come by the train. 

  • Question 10/10
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    In the following items, each passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S1) and the final sentence (S6) are given. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

    S1: Jagdish was tired after the long walk through the thick jungle. 

    P: As night fell he came to a swampy place near a lake, where he decided to camp. 

    Q: At last, in despair, he sprang into the branches of a nearby tree and climbed to the top. 

    ​R: But the place was so full of mosquitoes that he found it impossible to sleep. 

    S: He spread a blanket on the ground and stretched himself out on it. 

    S6: Here, to his satisfaction, he found that there were hardly any mosquitoes.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "PSRQ"

    Key Points

    • Sentence S1 mentions that Jagdish was tired after a long walk through the jungle.
    • Sentence P states that as night fell, he came to a swampy place near a lake where he decided to camp.
    • Sentence S mentions that Jagdish spread a blanket on the ground and stretched himself out on it.
    • Sentence R explains that the place was so full of mosquitoes that Jagdish found it impossible to sleep.
    • Sentence Q says that in despair, Jagdish sprang into the branches of a nearby tree and climbed to the top.
    • Sentence S6 mentions that at the top of the tree, Jagdish found that there were hardly any mosquitoes, to his satisfaction.
    • When the sentences are put in this order, they form a coherent and logical paragraph about Jagdish's experience camping in the jungle.

    Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

    Correct paragraph: S1 Jagdish was tired after the long walk through the thick jungle. P As night fell he came to a swampy place near a lake, where he decided to camp. S He spread a blanket on the ground and stretched himself out on it. R But the place was so full of mosquitoes that he found it impossible to sleep. Q At last, in despair, he sprang into the branches of a nearby tree and climbed to the top. S6 Here, to his satisfaction, he found that there were hardly any mosquitoes.

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