Answer: (C) All of these Explanation Nature writing emphasizes historical facts, philosophical interpretation, and scientific information. The passage clearly mentions that nature writing includes natural history facts, philosophical reflections, and draws heavily on scientific data, making all three aspects central to its content.
Answer: (C) 1750 till 1899 Explanation The passage states that modern nature writing traces its roots to the second half of the 18th century and continues throughout the 19th century. This corresponds to the period from 1750 to 1899, making it the most accurate choice.
Answer: (D) The passage talks about what nature writing is, the different types of nature writing, its style, and about the roots and pioneer of modern nature writing. Explanation: The passage introduces the concept of nature writing, elaborates on its various forms such as essays, poetry, and travel writing, and highlights its stylistic features like first-person narration and philosophical reflection. It also traces its historical development and identifies Gilbert White as a foundational figure, making this option the most comprehensive summary.
Answer: (A) Opinion Explanation: The word “reflections” in the passage refers to personal thoughts or opinions about nature. It emphasizes the subjective and philosophical aspect of nature writing, where the writer shares their own interpretations and emotional responses to the natural world.
Answer: (D) All of these Explanation: Nature writing includes a broad spectrum of works such as natural history essays, poetry, essays of solitude or escape, and travel and adventure writing. These categories are explicitly mentioned in the passage, confirming that all listed types are part of nature writing.
Answer: (C) Naturalist and ornithologist Explanation: Gilbert White is described in the passage as a pioneering English naturalist and ornithologist. His contributions to natural history and bird studies are central to his legacy, making this the most accurate description of his role.
Answer: (A) First person and with personal observation Explanation: The passage states that nature writing is frequently written in the first person and incorporates personal observations and philosophical reflections. This style allows the writer to convey a more intimate and authentic experience of the natural world.
Answer: (B) Gilbert White Explanation: The passage identifies Gilbert White as the “parson-naturalist” and credits him as an important early figure in modern nature writing. Other names listed are either incorrect or not mentioned in the passage.
Answer: (C) 3 Explanation: The passage is structured into three distinct paragraphs, each focusing on different aspects of nature writing: its definition and scope, stylistic features, and historical origins. This makes three the correct count.
Answer: (A) Non-fiction Explanation: Nature writing is primarily categorized as non-fiction, as it deals with factual content, personal observations, and philosophical reflections about the natural environment. Although it may include poetic elements, its foundation lies in real-world experiences and data.
Answer: (A) introduced greater stress into people’s lives as they were expected to be responsible for their own happiness. Explanation: The passage explains that since the 1970s, depression has been viewed as a neurological defect, not a result of circumstances. This shift places the burden of emotional well-being on individuals, increasing their sense of responsibility and failure, which aligns with option (A).
Answer: (D) Stakeholders globally are moving away from collecting data on the well-being of individuals. Explanation: The author critiques the growing trend of monitoring happiness through wearables and data collection. A finding that stakeholders are moving away from this would contradict the author’s central argument, thereby undermining it.
Answer: (A) develops sophisticated technologies to monitor its inhabitants’ states of mind. Explanation: The passage mentions Dubai’s pledge to become the happiest city and its use of CCTV cameras to monitor facial expressions, indicating its investment in advanced emotional surveillance.
Answer: (B) disciplining individuals to be happy. Explanation: The author argues that happiness is increasingly used to transform or discipline individuals, with technologies like wearables and social media shaping behavior to meet productivity goals, not just personal well-being.
Answer: (C) incorporate psychological findings into their research cautiously. Explanation: The author expresses concern about the manipulative use of happiness data and technologies. While acknowledging the relevance of psychology, the tone suggests a need for caution and ethical consideration, making option (C) the most aligned.
Answer: (C) inconstant Explanation: The sentence implies unpredictability in Shery’s behavior. The word inconstant best captures this trait, meaning not consistent or changeable, which fits the context.
Answer: (A) Had he realized how close he was to falling, he would not have gone to the party. Explanation: This sentence uses the correct subjunctive structure for a hypothetical past condition. “Had he realized” is followed by “he was,” making it grammatically accurate and stylistically appropriate.
Answer: (C) (i), (ii) and (iii) only Explanation: All three sentences use the word fair correctly in different contexts: chance, weather, and event. Sentence (iv) is incorrect because the phrase should be wind up your watch, not “wind down.”
Answer: (D) go forward and start talking Explanation: The most constructive and proactive response to misunderstanding is to initiate communication. This helps resolve conflict and restore team dynamics, aligning with option (D).
Answer: (C) (ii), (iii) and (i) Explanation: The logical sequence begins with receiving sad news, followed by being consoled, and finally sobbing. This order reflects a natural emotional progression.
Answer: (C) Cadamus Explanation: Cadamus is described as a politician, writer, and social worker, fulfilling all three roles mentioned in the question.
Answer: (A) Amrit Explanation: Amrit is listed as a writer, athlete, and social worker, matching all three criteria in the question.
Answer: (C) Cadamus Explanation: Cadamus is a writer, social worker, and politician, but not mentioned as an athlete, making him the correct choice.
Answer: (B) Benny Explanation: Benny is a writer, athlete, and politician, but not a social worker, which fits the condition given.
Answer: (C) Elan Explanation: Elan is described as a politician and athlete, but not a writer or social worker, making him the correct answer.
Answer: (B) H gives help before school Explanation: Since I always gives help during lunch, and J is available only after school, we must still satisfy the rule that at least two teachers give help before school. H cannot give help after school, so she must be scheduled before school to meet the requirement. Therefore, H must give help before school.
Answer: (D) F, G, K Explanation: G can give help before school only if F is also scheduled then. So any valid list must include both F and G. Adding K satisfies the minimum requirement of two teachers before school and does not violate any condition. Therefore, F, G, K is a valid complete list.
Answer: (A) The same number of teachers give help before school as after school. Explanation: The rules require at least two teachers before school and at least three after school. So having an equal number (e.g., two and two) would violate the minimum requirement for after school. Hence, this option cannot be true.
Answer: (C) Only I gives help at lunch Explanation: If F is the only unscheduled teacher and can be placed in any slot, then the lunch slot must already be occupied by someone other than I. But I always gives help at lunch, so if only I is scheduled at lunch, it means no one else is there, allowing F to be placed in any slot. Therefore, Only I gives help at lunch must be true.
Answer: (C) Only I gives help at lunch Explanation: If F and H are both scheduled before school, then G can also be scheduled before school (since F is there). If only I gives help at lunch, then the lunch slot is under-filled, violating the distribution requirement. So this cannot be true.
Answer: (A) None follows Explanation: The conclusions do not logically follow from the statements. For example, while all chairs are tables, and all sticks are chairs, we cannot infer that some tables are walls or some chairs are ropes without direct linkage. Therefore, none of the conclusions follow.
Answer: (A) North Explanation: Rashmi goes east, then turns left (which is north), then turns right (which is east). So she is now facing north.
Answer: (B) 840 degrees Explanation: The minute hand moves 6 degrees per minute. In 2 hours 20 minutes, that’s 140 minutes.
140 × 6 = 840 degrees
Answer: (D) If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes. Explanation: Excellent student performance and teachers leaving for private schools are not directly linked in the passage. They are likely effects of separate causes, such as better teaching methods or better pay elsewhere.
Answer: (D) 12 Explanation: Let the first set be: n, n+1, n+2, n+3 Let the second set be: n+3, n+4, n+5, n+6 (they share one integer: n+3) Sum of first set = 4n + 6 Sum of second set = 4n + 18 Difference = (4n + 18) – (4n + 6) = 12
Answer: (A) Do not allot a flat Explanation: RC Bhargav has a domicile certificate and has been in Gurgaon since 1990, satisfying condition B. He is ready to pay in 4 years, which meets condition C. However, his wife owns a flat in Gurgaon, violating condition D. Additionally, his date of birth is 11th November 1980, making him only 16 years old as of 31st December 1996, which violates condition E. Therefore, he is ineligible.
Answer: (C) Refer to the Chairman Explanation: Mrs. Gouri Dutta is 45 years old, satisfying condition E. She has a domicile certificate, satisfying A. She has lived in Gurgaon for 10 years, satisfying B. She is wife of an ex-serviceman and ready to pay in 10 years, which violates condition C but qualifies her for concession under clause III. Therefore, she should be referred to the Vice-Chairman of House Allotment Committee, and since that option is not listed, the closest correct action is to refer to the Chairman.
Answer: (A) Do not allot a flat Explanation: Ms. Rima Mohanty satisfies conditions A (domicile), B (employed in Gurgaon for 6 years), C (ready to pay in 5 years), and D (no ownership). However, she completed 34 years on 10th December 1994, which means she was only 36 years old on 10th December 1996, and not yet 35 on 31st December 1996. Therefore, she does not meet condition E, making her ineligible.
Answer: (C) -9 Explanation: Let the five integers be in ascending order with a difference of 4 between each:
A = x, E = x + 4, B = x + 8, C = x + 12, D = x + 16
Given: Sum of all five = E = x + 4
So: x + (x+4) + (x+8) + (x+12) + (x+16) = x + 4
⇒ 5x + 40 = x + 4
⇒ 4x = -36
⇒ x = -9
So, A = -9
Answer: (B) -15 Explanation: A = -9, B = -1
Sum of A and B = -9 + (-1) = -10
Correction: Answer: (A) -10
Answer: (D) 7 Explanation: D = x + 16 = -9 + 16 = 7
Answer: (B) -6 Explanation: Total sum = A + E + B + C + D = -9 + (-5) + (-1) + 3 + 7 = -5
Correction: Answer: (D) None of these Explanation: The correct sum is -5, which is not listed among the options.
Answer: (C) 16 Explanation: Positive difference between highest and lowest = D – A = 7 – (-9) = 16