Directions (13 & 14): Four alternative summaries are given in the text: Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text. The construct of democracy rests on informed choice and governance on informed policy. Answers to critical questions are stranded in the arena of claims and counter claims. Measures of progress are simply not known or available. The debate to job creation is a mystery of sorts. The public are not aware that the Center and States spend crores on education, health and social services. Take education. Barely a few of Class V students can read a Class II text, the poor are switching to private schools and over 33% of million-plus schools do not maintain a feasible pupil teacher ratio.

Directions (13 & 14): Four alternative summaries are given in the text: Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text. Develop Critical Thinking The way we see the world and relate to others is intrinsically connected to our own set of values that govern the way w…

Directions (15-19): The word given in each of the sentences is used contextually. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context. VENERATE - We venerate aged priests and martyrs.

From the passage: The main objective of art and (a) living is to develop (b) sensibiliti...

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Directions (15-19): The word given in each of the sentences is used contextually. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context. PRUDENCE - Prudence and sacrifice help us in meeting the future.

Directions (15-19): The word given in each of the sentences is used contextually. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context. OSTENTATION - Ostentation in wealth and living styles can sometimes turn vulgar.

Directions (15-19): The word given in each of the sentences is used contextually. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context. DOCTRINE - A doctrine is often refined by reasoning.

Directions (15-19): The word given in each of the sentences is used contextually. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context. BENEVOLENCE : Every religion believes in the concept of benevolence.

From the passage: A Holistic Viewpoint It is now recognised by modern science that the u...

Directions (20 & 21): Answer the question, based on the following information. Indicate which of the statements given with that particular question, is consistent with the information given in the passage below. Choose the appropriate option