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SSC: Reading Comprehension Quiz: 22.04.2019

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Question 1

Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

Modern civilization is completely dependent on energy, which has, therefore, to be abundant and also economical. About 85% of the world's energy is supplied by oil, coal and natural gas while nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar power and biomass supply the rest. Coal, nuclear and hydro are used primarily to generate electricity while natural gas is widely used for heating. Biomass is used both for heating and cooking. Wind and solar power is the future's hope as they are sustainable energy sources. Oil powers almost all machines that move and that makes oil uniquely versatile. Oil-powered airplanes carry 500 people across the widest oceans at nearly the speed of sound.

Oil-powered machines produce and transport food. Oil-powered machines are ubiquitous. Clearly, we live in the age of oil but it is drawing to a close. According to data available, if oil production remains constant until it's gone, there is enough to last 42 years. Oil wells will produce less as they become depleted, which will make it impossible to keep production constant. Similarly natural gas and coal will last another 61 years and 133 years respectively. Naturally, as they become scarce, they become expensive, leading to a worldwide energy crisis. If we are to survive on this planet, we have to make a transition to sustainable energy sources. The transition may be willy-nilly or planned - the choice is ours.

The dawning era of limited and expensive energy will be very difficult for everyone on earth but will be even more difficult if it is not anticipated. It is of utmost importance that the public and policymakers understand the global energy crisis and act in tandem to ensure that the species 'homo sapiens does not become extinct.
The theme of the passage is

Question 2

Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

Modern civilization is completely dependent on energy, which has, therefore, to be abundant and also economical. About 85% of the world's energy is supplied by oil, coal and natural gas while nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar power and biomass supply the rest. Coal, nuclear and hydro are used primarily to generate electricity while natural gas is widely used for heating. Biomass is used both for heating and cooking. Wind and solar power is the future's hope as they are sustainable energy sources. Oil powers almost all machines that move and that makes oil uniquely versatile. Oil-powered airplanes carry 500 people across the widest oceans at nearly the speed of sound.

Oil-powered machines produce and transport food. Oil-powered machines are ubiquitous. Clearly, we live in the age of oil but it is drawing to a close. According to data available, if oil production remains constant until it's gone, there is enough to last 42 years. Oil wells will produce less as they become depleted, which will make it impossible to keep production constant. Similarly natural gas and coal will last another 61 years and 133 years respectively. Naturally, as they become scarce, they become expensive, leading to a worldwide energy crisis. If we are to survive on this planet, we have to make a transition to sustainable energy sources. The transition may be willy-nilly or planned - the choice is ours.

The dawning era of limited and expensive energy will be very difficult for everyone on earth but will be even more difficult if it is not anticipated. It is of utmost importance that the public and policymakers understand the global energy crisis and act in tandem to ensure that the species 'homo sapiens does not become extinct.
Biomass is an energy source used in

Question 3

Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

Modern civilization is completely dependent on energy, which has, therefore, to be abundant and also economical. About 85% of the world's energy is supplied by oil, coal and natural gas while nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar power and biomass supply the rest. Coal, nuclear and hydro are used primarily to generate electricity while natural gas is widely used for heating. Biomass is used both for heating and cooking. Wind and solar power is the future's hope as they are sustainable energy sources. Oil powers almost all machines that move and that makes oil uniquely versatile. Oil-powered airplanes carry 500 people across the widest oceans at nearly the speed of sound.

Oil-powered machines produce and transport food. Oil-powered machines are ubiquitous. Clearly, we live in the age of oil but it is drawing to a close. According to data available, if oil production remains constant until it's gone, there is enough to last 42 years. Oil wells will produce less as they become depleted, which will make it impossible to keep production constant. Similarly natural gas and coal will last another 61 years and 133 years respectively. Naturally, as they become scarce, they become expensive, leading to a worldwide energy crisis. If we are to survive on this planet, we have to make a transition to sustainable energy sources. The transition may be willy-nilly or planned - the choice is ours.

The dawning era of limited and expensive energy will be very difficult for everyone on earth but will be even more difficult if it is not anticipated. It is of utmost importance that the public and policymakers understand the global energy crisis and act in tandem to ensure that the species 'homo sapiens does not become extinct.
The synonym for Ubiquitous is

Question 4

Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

Modern civilization is completely dependent on energy, which has, therefore, to be abundant and also economical. About 85% of the world's energy is supplied by oil, coal and natural gas while nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar power and biomass supply the rest. Coal, nuclear and hydro are used primarily to generate electricity while natural gas is widely used for heating. Biomass is used both for heating and cooking. Wind and solar power is the future's hope as they are sustainable energy sources. Oil powers almost all machines that move and that makes oil uniquely versatile. Oil-powered airplanes carry 500 people across the widest oceans at nearly the speed of sound.

Oil-powered machines produce and transport food. Oil-powered machines are ubiquitous. Clearly, we live in the age of oil but it is drawing to a close. According to data available, if oil production remains constant until it's gone, there is enough to last 42 years. Oil wells will produce less as they become depleted, which will make it impossible to keep production constant. Similarly natural gas and coal will last another 61 years and 133 years respectively. Naturally, as they become scarce, they become expensive, leading to a worldwide energy crisis. If we are to survive on this planet, we have to make a transition to sustainable energy sources. The transition may be willy-nilly or planned - the choice is ours.

The dawning era of limited and expensive energy will be very difficult for everyone on earth but will be even more difficult if it is not anticipated. It is of utmost importance that the public and policymakers understand the global energy crisis and act in tandem to ensure that the species 'homo sapiens does not become extinct.
The energy sources of the future are

Question 5

Direction: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

Modern civilization is completely dependent on energy, which has, therefore, to be abundant and also economical. About 85% of the world's energy is supplied by oil, coal and natural gas while nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar power and biomass supply the rest. Coal, nuclear and hydro are used primarily to generate electricity while natural gas is widely used for heating. Biomass is used both for heating and cooking. Wind and solar power is the future's hope as they are sustainable energy sources. Oil powers almost all machines that move and that makes oil uniquely versatile. Oil-powered airplanes carry 500 people across the widest oceans at nearly the speed of sound.

Oil-powered machines produce and transport food. Oil-powered machines are ubiquitous. Clearly, we live in the age of oil but it is drawing to a close. According to data available, if oil production remains constant until it's gone, there is enough to last 42 years. Oil wells will produce less as they become depleted, which will make it impossible to keep production constant. Similarly natural gas and coal will last another 61 years and 133 years respectively. Naturally, as they become scarce, they become expensive, leading to a worldwide energy crisis. If we are to survive on this planet, we have to make a transition to sustainable energy sources. The transition may be willy-nilly or planned - the choice is ours.

The dawning era of limited and expensive energy will be very difficult for everyone on earth but will be even more difficult if it is not anticipated. It is of utmost importance that the public and policymakers understand the global energy crisis and act in tandem to ensure that the species 'homo sapiens does not become extinct.
The survival of mankind will depend on

Question 6

Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

There lived a farmer in the village. He had five sons. They were all idlers and never helped their father.
They always quarreled among them­selves. The father was very much sad and worried. He tried his level best to mend their habits but all in vain. Once he got sick. He called his sons. All of them reached there. He asked them to sit down and listen to him carefully.
The old father said, "My dear sons, I am weak and ill. I may die any moment. There is a lot of money hidden in our fields but I have forgotten where I had buried it. Dig that treasure out after my death."
The farmer died after two days. The sons dug every inch of the field but could not find anything. As the field was well ploughed, some old man advised them to sow wheat in that. They had a very good crop. By selling the wheat they got a lot of money. Now they understood what their father meant. It was really the hidden treasure. From that day they worked hard and lived a happy life. 
Why was the farmer sad and worried?

Question 7

Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

There lived a farmer in the village. He had five sons. They were all idlers and never helped their father.
They always quarreled among them­selves. The father was very much sad and worried. He tried his level best to mend their habits but all in vain. Once he got sick. He called his sons. All of them reached there. He asked them to sit down and listen to him carefully.
The old father said, "My dear sons, I am weak and ill. I may die any moment. There is a lot of money hidden in our fields but I have forgotten where I had buried it. Dig that treasure out after my death."
The farmer died after two days. The sons dug every inch of the field but could not find anything. As the field was well ploughed, some old man advised them to sow wheat in that. They had a very good crop. By selling the wheat they got a lot of money. Now they understood what their father meant. It was really the hidden treasure. From that day they worked hard and lived a happy life. 
What did the farmer say to his sons after he fell ill?

Question 8

Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

There lived a farmer in the village. He had five sons. They were all idlers and never helped their father.
They always quarreled among them­selves. The father was very much sad and worried. He tried his level best to mend their habits but all in vain. Once he got sick. He called his sons. All of them reached there. He asked them to sit down and listen to him carefully.
The old father said, "My dear sons, I am weak and ill. I may die any moment. There is a lot of money hidden in our fields but I have forgotten where I had buried it. Dig that treasure out after my death."
The farmer died after two days. The sons dug every inch of the field but could not find anything. As the field was well ploughed, some old man advised them to sow wheat in that. They had a very good crop. By selling the wheat they got a lot of money. Now they understood what their father meant. It was really the hidden treasure. From that day they worked hard and lived a happy life.
How did the sons receive a lot of money?

Question 9

Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

There lived a farmer in the village. He had five sons. They were all idlers and never helped their father.
They always quarreled among them­selves. The father was very much sad and worried. He tried his level best to mend their habits but all in vain. Once he got sick. He called his sons. All of them reached there. He asked them to sit down and listen to him carefully.
The old father said, "My dear sons, I am weak and ill. I may die any moment. There is a lot of money hidden in our fields but I have forgotten where I had buried it. Dig that treasure out after my death."
The farmer died after two days. The sons dug every inch of the field but could not find anything. As the field was well ploughed, some old man advised them to sow wheat in that. They had a very good crop. By selling the wheat they got a lot of money. Now they understood what their father meant. It was really the hidden treasure. From that day they worked hard and lived a happy life.
Why did the sons dig the whole field?

Question 10

Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

There lived a farmer in the village. He had five sons. They were all idlers and never helped their father.
They always quarreled among them­selves. The father was very much sad and worried. He tried his level best to mend their habits but all in vain. Once he got sick. He called his sons. All of them reached there. He asked them to sit down and listen to him carefully.
The old father said, "My dear sons, I am weak and ill. I may die any moment. There is a lot of money hidden in our fields but I have forgotten where I had buried it. Dig that treasure out after my death."
The farmer died after two days. The sons dug every inch of the field but could not find anything. As the field was well ploughed, some old man advised them to sow wheat in that. They had a very good crop. By selling the wheat they got a lot of money. Now they understood what their father meant. It was really the hidden treasure. From that day they worked hard and lived a happy life.
What according to the farmer was the hidden treasure?
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