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IBPS Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 4 September 2022 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 741

IBPS Clerk 2022• English Language• English Language

In the following question, a sentence is given with four words marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D). These words may or may not be placed in the correct order. Four options with different arrangements of these words have been provided. Mark the option with the correct arrangement as the answer. If no rearrangement is required, mark option (5) as your answer.

Francis couldn’t help but territory**(A)** as the professor’s(B) lecture stretched(C) into the hour-long yawn**(D).**

  1. AOption (a)

    A-C

  2. BOption (b)

    B-D

  3. COption (c)

    A-D

  4. DOption (d)

    C-B

  5. EOption (e)

    No rearrangement

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A-C

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Question 742

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In the following question, a sentence is given with four words marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D). These words may or may not be placed in the correct order. Four options with different arrangements of these words have been provided. Mark the option with the correct arrangement as the answer. If no rearrangement is required, mark option (5) as your answer.

Because my yearn**(A)** has been stationed(B) overseas for a year(C), I husband**(D)** for him to come home.

  1. AOption (a)

    B-A

  2. BOption (b)

    A-D

  3. COption (c)

    C-A

  4. DOption (d)

    B-C

  5. EOption (e)

    No rearrangement

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

B-A

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 743

IBPS Clerk 2022• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the given alternatives.

Studies have shown that good quality sleep is important in (1)_ good mental health. Think back to times when you’ve awoken and felt well-rested – how much clearer was your mind, your emotions and your overall mood?

Although the (2)_ between sleep and mental health is not completely understood, it’s generally (3)_ that getting a good night's sleep can help your mental and emotional resilience against mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. It’s believed that during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) cycle of sleep, your mind begins to dream and it’s at this stage during the night which contributes to emotional health. Unfortunately, (4)_ in sleep can interrupt these cycles which can impair thinking and emotional regulation.

But sleep doesn’t just ward off risks of mental illness; it also helps (5)_ general mental functions as well. For example: throughout your day, your brain is taking in new information and responding to all kinds of stimuli. Then at night, sleep gives your brain the downtime to consolidate and process this information, and commit it to memory so that it’s (6)_ in the future when required.

What should come in place of the blank labelled 1?

  1. AOption (a)

    Foraging

  2. BOption (b)

    Attacking 

  3. COption (c)

    Stopping

  4. DOption (d)

    Controlling

  5. EOption (e)

    Maintaining

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Foraging

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 744

IBPS Clerk 2022• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the given alternatives.

Studies have shown that good quality sleep is important in (1)_ good mental health. Think back to times when you’ve awoken and felt well-rested – how much clearer was your mind, your emotions and your overall mood?

Although the (2)_ between sleep and mental health is not completely understood, it’s generally (3)_ that getting a good night's sleep can help your mental and emotional resilience against mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. It’s believed that during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) cycle of sleep, your mind begins to dream and it’s at this stage during the night which contributes to emotional health. Unfortunately, (4)_ in sleep can interrupt these cycles which can impair thinking and emotional regulation.

But sleep doesn’t just ward off risks of mental illness; it also helps (5)_ general mental functions as well. For example: throughout your day, your brain is taking in new information and responding to all kinds of stimuli. Then at night, sleep gives your brain the downtime to consolidate and process this information, and commit it to memory so that it’s (6)_ in the future when required.

What should come in place of the blank labelled 2?

  1. AOption (a)

    Ownership 

  2. BOption (b)

    Relationship 

  3. COption (c)

    Companionship 

  4. DOption (d)

    Partnership

  5. EOption (e)

    Courtship 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ownership 

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Question 745

IBPS Clerk 2022• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the given alternatives.

Studies have shown that good quality sleep is important in (1)_ good mental health. Think back to times when you’ve awoken and felt well-rested – how much clearer was your mind, your emotions and your overall mood?

Although the (2)_ between sleep and mental health is not completely understood, it’s generally (3)_ that getting a good night's sleep can help your mental and emotional resilience against mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. It’s believed that during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) cycle of sleep, your mind begins to dream and it’s at this stage during the night which contributes to emotional health. Unfortunately, (4)_ in sleep can interrupt these cycles which can impair thinking and emotional regulation.

But sleep doesn’t just ward off risks of mental illness; it also helps (5)_ general mental functions as well. For example: throughout your day, your brain is taking in new information and responding to all kinds of stimuli. Then at night, sleep gives your brain the downtime to consolidate and process this information, and commit it to memory so that it’s (6)_ in the future when required.

What should come in place of the blank labelled 3?

  1. AOption (a)

    Accepted

  2. BOption (b)

    Focused 

  3. COption (c)

    Curbed 

  4. DOption (d)

    Adjusted

  5. EOption (e)

    Created 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Accepted

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Question 746

IBPS Clerk 2022• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the given alternatives.

Studies have shown that good quality sleep is important in (1)_ good mental health. Think back to times when you’ve awoken and felt well-rested – how much clearer was your mind, your emotions and your overall mood?

Although the (2)_ between sleep and mental health is not completely understood, it’s generally (3)_ that getting a good night's sleep can help your mental and emotional resilience against mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. It’s believed that during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) cycle of sleep, your mind begins to dream and it’s at this stage during the night which contributes to emotional health. Unfortunately, (4)_ in sleep can interrupt these cycles which can impair thinking and emotional regulation.

But sleep doesn’t just ward off risks of mental illness; it also helps (5)_ general mental functions as well. For example: throughout your day, your brain is taking in new information and responding to all kinds of stimuli. Then at night, sleep gives your brain the downtime to consolidate and process this information, and commit it to memory so that it’s (6)_ in the future when required.

What should come in place of the blank labelled 4?

  1. AOption (a)

    Connections

  2. BOption (b)

    Renovations

  3. COption (c)

    Attachments

  4. DOption (d)

    Disruptions

  5. EOption (e)

    Relations

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Connections

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Question 747

IBPS Clerk 2022• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the given alternatives.

Studies have shown that good quality sleep is important in (1)_ good mental health. Think back to times when you’ve awoken and felt well-rested – how much clearer was your mind, your emotions and your overall mood?

Although the (2)_ between sleep and mental health is not completely understood, it’s generally (3)_ that getting a good night's sleep can help your mental and emotional resilience against mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. It’s believed that during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) cycle of sleep, your mind begins to dream and it’s at this stage during the night which contributes to emotional health. Unfortunately, (4)_ in sleep can interrupt these cycles which can impair thinking and emotional regulation.

But sleep doesn’t just ward off risks of mental illness; it also helps (5)_ general mental functions as well. For example: throughout your day, your brain is taking in new information and responding to all kinds of stimuli. Then at night, sleep gives your brain the downtime to consolidate and process this information, and commit it to memory so that it’s (6)_ in the future when required.

What should come in place of the blank labelled 5?

  1. AOption (a)

    Recede 

  2. BOption (b)

    Fade

  3. COption (c)

    Improve

  4. DOption (d)

    Dwindle

  5. EOption (e)

    Intrigue

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Recede 

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 748

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the given alternatives.

Studies have shown that good quality sleep is important in (1)_ good mental health. Think back to times when you’ve awoken and felt well-rested – how much clearer was your mind, your emotions and your overall mood?

Although the (2)_ between sleep and mental health is not completely understood, it’s generally (3)_ that getting a good night's sleep can help your mental and emotional resilience against mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. It’s believed that during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) cycle of sleep, your mind begins to dream and it’s at this stage during the night which contributes to emotional health. Unfortunately, (4)_ in sleep can interrupt these cycles which can impair thinking and emotional regulation.

But sleep doesn’t just ward off risks of mental illness; it also helps (5)_ general mental functions as well. For example: throughout your day, your brain is taking in new information and responding to all kinds of stimuli. Then at night, sleep gives your brain the downtime to consolidate and process this information, and commit it to memory so that it’s (6)_ in the future when required.

What should come in place of the blank labelled 6?

  1. AOption (a)

    Unreachable 

  2. BOption (b)

    Obscure 

  3. COption (c)

    Vague

  4. DOption (d)

    Accessible 

  5. EOption (e)

    Suspicious

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Unreachable 

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 749

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Directions: Choose the antonym of the word 'Sufficient'.

  1. AOption (a)

    Adequate

  2. BOption (b)

    Ample

  3. COption (c)

    Abundant

  4. DOption (d)

    Scant

  5. EOption (e)

    Reasonable

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Adequate

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 750

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Directions: Choose the synonym of the word 'Dangerous'.

  1. AOption (a)

    Anodyne

  2. BOption (b)

    Perilous

  3. COption (c)

    Innocuous

  4. DOption (d)

    Propitious

  5. EOption (e)

    Benign

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Anodyne

Explanation not yet available.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 4 September 2022 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 751

IBPS Clerk 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the passage and answer the questions.

Social media has brought a new idea in networking where people with similar interests or from similar backgrounds and cultures can connect and share in expertise, knowledge, education, and entertainment, among other aspects. Through the sharing of articles, blogs, pictures, and videos, a person’s audience helps to increase their networks and followers, meet friends, and make new acquaintances online; not only locally but also worldwide. In addition, social media has eliminated many communication barriers enabling people to interact and freely share information about various topics of interest. 

From an economic perspective, social media helps drive the economy through the ease of advertising where a large customer base is reached effectively in a short time. Companies find new customers through advertising on social networks and thereby increase the awareness of their brand including those that celebrate and express particular cultures. In addition, social media has changed market research since businesses can study their customers through the details on their profiles as opposed to traditional research. Information is shared online with little or no spending, which helps improve profits for companies. This does not only occur locally but also internationally where global economic activity has become possible with social media sites like Facebook aiding businesses to promote their products and align them to specific customer needs.

 

However, social media has some negative effects such as cyberbullying and harassment, reduced productivity, and a threat to privacy. Cyberbullying entails online attacks including insults and threats. Women, girls, and school children can become victims of online harassment and bullying. In addition, social media affects productivity as it distracts employees from work. This can lead to a loss of billions due to reduced productivity. Furthermore, social media can lead to identity theft and stalking when a user fails to protect their privacy. It is difficult to maintain privacy online and any negative post could have enduring risk on the user.

 

The positive effects of social media on social and economic issues can be inferred as more than the negative effects. They include enhanced socialization and economic progress with networking helping to increase the number of one’s clients and friends while also providing a platform for celebrating and enhancing one’s culture. Nonetheless, despite these impacts being relevant at the national as well as the global level, social media also has some negative effects including cyberbullying and online harassment, reduced productivity, and privacy infringement, among others.

 

Malcom X once said, “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth…because it controls the masses.” Though this reference was to mainstream media, this famous quote is applicable to social media, which was non-existent at a time.

According to the passage, the word 'expertise' means-

  1. AOption (a)

    inability to do something successfully.

  2. BOption (b)

    lack of skill or ability.

  3. COption (c)

    expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.

  4. DOption (d)

    the state of not achieving maximum productivity.

  5. EOption (e)

    the ability to understand something.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

inability to do something successfully.

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 752

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Read the passage and answer the questions.

Social media has brought a new idea in networking where people with similar interests or from similar backgrounds and cultures can connect and share in expertise, knowledge, education, and entertainment, among other aspects. Through the sharing of articles, blogs, pictures, and videos, a person’s audience helps to increase their networks and followers, meet friends, and make new acquaintances online; not only locally but also worldwide. In addition, social media has eliminated many communication barriers enabling people to interact and freely share information about various topics of interest. 

From an economic perspective, social media helps drive the economy through the ease of advertising where a large customer base is reached effectively in a short time. Companies find new customers through advertising on social networks and thereby increase the awareness of their brand including those that celebrate and express particular cultures. In addition, social media has changed market research since businesses can study their customers through the details on their profiles as opposed to traditional research. Information is shared online with little or no spending, which helps improve profits for companies. This does not only occur locally but also internationally where global economic activity has become possible with social media sites like Facebook aiding businesses to promote their products and align them to specific customer needs.

 

However, social media has some negative effects such as cyberbullying and harassment, reduced productivity, and a threat to privacy. Cyberbullying entails online attacks including insults and threats. Women, girls, and school children can become victims of online harassment and bullying. In addition, social media affects productivity as it distracts employees from work. This can lead to a loss of billions due to reduced productivity. Furthermore, social media can lead to identity theft and stalking when a user fails to protect their privacy. It is difficult to maintain privacy online and any negative post could have enduring risk on the user.

 

The positive effects of social media on social and economic issues can be inferred as more than the negative effects. They include enhanced socialization and economic progress with networking helping to increase the number of one’s clients and friends while also providing a platform for celebrating and enhancing one’s culture. Nonetheless, despite these impacts being relevant at the national as well as the global level, social media also has some negative effects including cyberbullying and online harassment, reduced productivity, and privacy infringement, among others.

 

Malcom X once said, “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth…because it controls the masses.” Though this reference was to mainstream media, this famous quote is applicable to social media, which was non-existent at a time.

What does the word 'threat' mean?

  1. AOption (a)

    the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

  2. BOption (b)

    a person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.

  3. COption (c)

    the state or fact of something's being likely.

  4. DOption (d)

    the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

  5. EOption (e)

    the action of protecting, or the state of being protected.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 753

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Read the passage and answer the questions.

Social media has brought a new idea in networking where people with similar interests or from similar backgrounds and cultures can connect and share in expertise, knowledge, education, and entertainment, among other aspects. Through the sharing of articles, blogs, pictures, and videos, a person’s audience helps to increase their networks and followers, meet friends, and make new acquaintances online; not only locally but also worldwide. In addition, social media has eliminated many communication barriers enabling people to interact and freely share information about various topics of interest. 

From an economic perspective, social media helps drive the economy through the ease of advertising where a large customer base is reached effectively in a short time. Companies find new customers through advertising on social networks and thereby increase the awareness of their brand including those that celebrate and express particular cultures. In addition, social media has changed market research since businesses can study their customers through the details on their profiles as opposed to traditional research. Information is shared online with little or no spending, which helps improve profits for companies. This does not only occur locally but also internationally where global economic activity has become possible with social media sites like Facebook aiding businesses to promote their products and align them to specific customer needs.

 

However, social media has some negative effects such as cyberbullying and harassment, reduced productivity, and a threat to privacy. Cyberbullying entails online attacks including insults and threats. Women, girls, and school children can become victims of online harassment and bullying. In addition, social media affects productivity as it distracts employees from work. This can lead to a loss of billions due to reduced productivity. Furthermore, social media can lead to identity theft and stalking when a user fails to protect their privacy. It is difficult to maintain privacy online and any negative post could have enduring risk on the user.

 

The positive effects of social media on social and economic issues can be inferred as more than the negative effects. They include enhanced socialization and economic progress with networking helping to increase the number of one’s clients and friends while also providing a platform for celebrating and enhancing one’s culture. Nonetheless, despite these impacts being relevant at the national as well as the global level, social media also has some negative effects including cyberbullying and online harassment, reduced productivity, and privacy infringement, among others.

 

Malcom X once said, “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth…because it controls the masses.” Though this reference was to mainstream media, this famous quote is applicable to social media, which was non-existent at a time.

What can be shared through social media?

  1. Knowledge
  2. Entertainment
  3. Education
  1. AOption (a)

    only 1

  2. BOption (b)

    only 2

  3. COption (c)

    only 3

  4. DOption (d)

    all of the above

  5. EOption (e)

    none of the above

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

only 1

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 754

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Read the passage and answer the questions.

Social media has brought a new idea in networking where people with similar interests or from similar backgrounds and cultures can connect and share in expertise, knowledge, education, and entertainment, among other aspects. Through the sharing of articles, blogs, pictures, and videos, a person’s audience helps to increase their networks and followers, meet friends, and make new acquaintances online; not only locally but also worldwide. In addition, social media has eliminated many communication barriers enabling people to interact and freely share information about various topics of interest. 

From an economic perspective, social media helps drive the economy through the ease of advertising where a large customer base is reached effectively in a short time. Companies find new customers through advertising on social networks and thereby increase the awareness of their brand including those that celebrate and express particular cultures. In addition, social media has changed market research since businesses can study their customers through the details on their profiles as opposed to traditional research. Information is shared online with little or no spending, which helps improve profits for companies. This does not only occur locally but also internationally where global economic activity has become possible with social media sites like Facebook aiding businesses to promote their products and align them to specific customer needs.

 

However, social media has some negative effects such as cyberbullying and harassment, reduced productivity, and a threat to privacy. Cyberbullying entails online attacks including insults and threats. Women, girls, and school children can become victims of online harassment and bullying. In addition, social media affects productivity as it distracts employees from work. This can lead to a loss of billions due to reduced productivity. Furthermore, social media can lead to identity theft and stalking when a user fails to protect their privacy. It is difficult to maintain privacy online and any negative post could have enduring risk on the user.

 

The positive effects of social media on social and economic issues can be inferred as more than the negative effects. They include enhanced socialization and economic progress with networking helping to increase the number of one’s clients and friends while also providing a platform for celebrating and enhancing one’s culture. Nonetheless, despite these impacts being relevant at the national as well as the global level, social media also has some negative effects including cyberbullying and online harassment, reduced productivity, and privacy infringement, among others.

 

Malcom X once said, “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth…because it controls the masses.” Though this reference was to mainstream media, this famous quote is applicable to social media, which was non-existent at a time.

Which social media site helps businesses to promote products?

  1. AOption (a)

    Instagram

  2. BOption (b)

    Facebook

  3. COption (c)

    LinkedIn

  4. DOption (d)

    Orkut

  5. EOption (e)

    Snapchat

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Instagram

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 755

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Read the passage and answer the questions.

Social media has brought a new idea in networking where people with similar interests or from similar backgrounds and cultures can connect and share in expertise, knowledge, education, and entertainment, among other aspects. Through the sharing of articles, blogs, pictures, and videos, a person’s audience helps to increase their networks and followers, meet friends, and make new acquaintances online; not only locally but also worldwide. In addition, social media has eliminated many communication barriers enabling people to interact and freely share information about various topics of interest. 

From an economic perspective, social media helps drive the economy through the ease of advertising where a large customer base is reached effectively in a short time. Companies find new customers through advertising on social networks and thereby increase the awareness of their brand including those that celebrate and express particular cultures. In addition, social media has changed market research since businesses can study their customers through the details on their profiles as opposed to traditional research. Information is shared online with little or no spending, which helps improve profits for companies. This does not only occur locally but also internationally where global economic activity has become possible with social media sites like Facebook aiding businesses to promote their products and align them to specific customer needs.

 

However, social media has some negative effects such as cyberbullying and harassment, reduced productivity, and a threat to privacy. Cyberbullying entails online attacks including insults and threats. Women, girls, and school children can become victims of online harassment and bullying. In addition, social media affects productivity as it distracts employees from work. This can lead to a loss of billions due to reduced productivity. Furthermore, social media can lead to identity theft and stalking when a user fails to protect their privacy. It is difficult to maintain privacy online and any negative post could have enduring risk on the user.

 

The positive effects of social media on social and economic issues can be inferred as more than the negative effects. They include enhanced socialization and economic progress with networking helping to increase the number of one’s clients and friends while also providing a platform for celebrating and enhancing one’s culture. Nonetheless, despite these impacts being relevant at the national as well as the global level, social media also has some negative effects including cyberbullying and online harassment, reduced productivity, and privacy infringement, among others.

 

Malcom X once said, “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth…because it controls the masses.” Though this reference was to mainstream media, this famous quote is applicable to social media, which was non-existent at a time.

How has social media been able to eliminate communication barriers?

  1. AOption (a)

    by being provided freely to everyone

  2. BOption (b)

    by producing latest technology

  3. COption (c)

    by providing mobile phones to everyone

  4. DOption (d)

    by enabling people to interact and freely share information

  5. EOption (e)

    by aiding businesses

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

by being provided freely to everyone

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 756

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Read the passage and answer the questions.

Social media has brought a new idea in networking where people with similar interests or from similar backgrounds and cultures can connect and share in expertise, knowledge, education, and entertainment, among other aspects. Through the sharing of articles, blogs, pictures, and videos, a person’s audience helps to increase their networks and followers, meet friends, and make new acquaintances online; not only locally but also worldwide. In addition, social media has eliminated many communication barriers enabling people to interact and freely share information about various topics of interest. 

From an economic perspective, social media helps drive the economy through the ease of advertising where a large customer base is reached effectively in a short time. Companies find new customers through advertising on social networks and thereby increase the awareness of their brand including those that celebrate and express particular cultures. In addition, social media has changed market research since businesses can study their customers through the details on their profiles as opposed to traditional research. Information is shared online with little or no spending, which helps improve profits for companies. This does not only occur locally but also internationally where global economic activity has become possible with social media sites like Facebook aiding businesses to promote their products and align them to specific customer needs.

 

However, social media has some negative effects such as cyberbullying and harassment, reduced productivity, and a threat to privacy. Cyberbullying entails online attacks including insults and threats. Women, girls, and school children can become victims of online harassment and bullying. In addition, social media affects productivity as it distracts employees from work. This can lead to a loss of billions due to reduced productivity. Furthermore, social media can lead to identity theft and stalking when a user fails to protect their privacy. It is difficult to maintain privacy online and any negative post could have enduring risk on the user.

 

The positive effects of social media on social and economic issues can be inferred as more than the negative effects. They include enhanced socialization and economic progress with networking helping to increase the number of one’s clients and friends while also providing a platform for celebrating and enhancing one’s culture. Nonetheless, despite these impacts being relevant at the national as well as the global level, social media also has some negative effects including cyberbullying and online harassment, reduced productivity, and privacy infringement, among others.

 

Malcom X once said, “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth…because it controls the masses.” Though this reference was to mainstream media, this famous quote is applicable to social media, which was non-existent at a time.

What are some of the negative effects of social media?

  1. Reduced productivity
  2. Cyberbullying
  3. Sharing culture
  1. AOption (a)

    only 1

  2. BOption (b)

    only 2

  3. COption (c)

    only 3

  4. DOption (d)

    all except 3

  5. EOption (e)

    all except 1

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

only 1

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 757

IBPS Clerk 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the passage and answer the questions.

Social media has brought a new idea in networking where people with similar interests or from similar backgrounds and cultures can connect and share in expertise, knowledge, education, and entertainment, among other aspects. Through the sharing of articles, blogs, pictures, and videos, a person’s audience helps to increase their networks and followers, meet friends, and make new acquaintances online; not only locally but also worldwide. In addition, social media has eliminated many communication barriers enabling people to interact and freely share information about various topics of interest. 

From an economic perspective, social media helps drive the economy through the ease of advertising where a large customer base is reached effectively in a short time. Companies find new customers through advertising on social networks and thereby increase the awareness of their brand including those that celebrate and express particular cultures. In addition, social media has changed market research since businesses can study their customers through the details on their profiles as opposed to traditional research. Information is shared online with little or no spending, which helps improve profits for companies. This does not only occur locally but also internationally where global economic activity has become possible with social media sites like Facebook aiding businesses to promote their products and align them to specific customer needs.

 

However, social media has some negative effects such as cyberbullying and harassment, reduced productivity, and a threat to privacy. Cyberbullying entails online attacks including insults and threats. Women, girls, and school children can become victims of online harassment and bullying. In addition, social media affects productivity as it distracts employees from work. This can lead to a loss of billions due to reduced productivity. Furthermore, social media can lead to identity theft and stalking when a user fails to protect their privacy. It is difficult to maintain privacy online and any negative post could have enduring risk on the user.

 

The positive effects of social media on social and economic issues can be inferred as more than the negative effects. They include enhanced socialization and economic progress with networking helping to increase the number of one’s clients and friends while also providing a platform for celebrating and enhancing one’s culture. Nonetheless, despite these impacts being relevant at the national as well as the global level, social media also has some negative effects including cyberbullying and online harassment, reduced productivity, and privacy infringement, among others.

 

Malcom X once said, “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth…because it controls the masses.” Though this reference was to mainstream media, this famous quote is applicable to social media, which was non-existent at a time.

Who can become easy victims of online bullying and harassment?

  1. Men
  2. Women
  3. Elderly people
  1. AOption (a)

    only 1

  2. BOption (b)

    only 2

  3. COption (c)

    only 3

  4. DOption (d)

    all except 1

  5. EOption (e)

    all except 2

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Answer: (a)A.

only 1

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 758

IBPS Clerk 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the passage and answer the questions.

Social media has brought a new idea in networking where people with similar interests or from similar backgrounds and cultures can connect and share in expertise, knowledge, education, and entertainment, among other aspects. Through the sharing of articles, blogs, pictures, and videos, a person’s audience helps to increase their networks and followers, meet friends, and make new acquaintances online; not only locally but also worldwide. In addition, social media has eliminated many communication barriers enabling people to interact and freely share information about various topics of interest. 

From an economic perspective, social media helps drive the economy through the ease of advertising where a large customer base is reached effectively in a short time. Companies find new customers through advertising on social networks and thereby increase the awareness of their brand including those that celebrate and express particular cultures. In addition, social media has changed market research since businesses can study their customers through the details on their profiles as opposed to traditional research. Information is shared online with little or no spending, which helps improve profits for companies. This does not only occur locally but also internationally where global economic activity has become possible with social media sites like Facebook aiding businesses to promote their products and align them to specific customer needs.

 

However, social media has some negative effects such as cyberbullying and harassment, reduced productivity, and a threat to privacy. Cyberbullying entails online attacks including insults and threats. Women, girls, and school children can become victims of online harassment and bullying. In addition, social media affects productivity as it distracts employees from work. This can lead to a loss of billions due to reduced productivity. Furthermore, social media can lead to identity theft and stalking when a user fails to protect their privacy. It is difficult to maintain privacy online and any negative post could have enduring risk on the user.

 

The positive effects of social media on social and economic issues can be inferred as more than the negative effects. They include enhanced socialization and economic progress with networking helping to increase the number of one’s clients and friends while also providing a platform for celebrating and enhancing one’s culture. Nonetheless, despite these impacts being relevant at the national as well as the global level, social media also has some negative effects including cyberbullying and online harassment, reduced productivity, and privacy infringement, among others.

 

Malcom X once said, “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth…because it controls the masses.” Though this reference was to mainstream media, this famous quote is applicable to social media, which was non-existent at a time.

What are the positive effects of social media?

  1. Economic progress
  2. Enhanced socialization
  3. Enhancement of one’s culture
  1. AOption (a)

    Only 1

  2. BOption (b)

    Only 2

  3. COption (c)

    Only 3

  4. DOption (d)

    All of the above

  5. EOption (e)

    None of the above

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Answer: (a)A.

Only 1

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 759

IBPS Clerk 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the passage and answer the questions.

Social media has brought a new idea in networking where people with similar interests or from similar backgrounds and cultures can connect and share in expertise, knowledge, education, and entertainment, among other aspects. Through the sharing of articles, blogs, pictures, and videos, a person’s audience helps to increase their networks and followers, meet friends, and make new acquaintances online; not only locally but also worldwide. In addition, social media has eliminated many communication barriers enabling people to interact and freely share information about various topics of interest. 

From an economic perspective, social media helps drive the economy through the ease of advertising where a large customer base is reached effectively in a short time. Companies find new customers through advertising on social networks and thereby increase the awareness of their brand including those that celebrate and express particular cultures. In addition, social media has changed market research since businesses can study their customers through the details on their profiles as opposed to traditional research. Information is shared online with little or no spending, which helps improve profits for companies. This does not only occur locally but also internationally where global economic activity has become possible with social media sites like Facebook aiding businesses to promote their products and align them to specific customer needs.

 

However, social media has some negative effects such as cyberbullying and harassment, reduced productivity, and a threat to privacy. Cyberbullying entails online attacks including insults and threats. Women, girls, and school children can become victims of online harassment and bullying. In addition, social media affects productivity as it distracts employees from work. This can lead to a loss of billions due to reduced productivity. Furthermore, social media can lead to identity theft and stalking when a user fails to protect their privacy. It is difficult to maintain privacy online and any negative post could have enduring risk on the user.

 

The positive effects of social media on social and economic issues can be inferred as more than the negative effects. They include enhanced socialization and economic progress with networking helping to increase the number of one’s clients and friends while also providing a platform for celebrating and enhancing one’s culture. Nonetheless, despite these impacts being relevant at the national as well as the global level, social media also has some negative effects including cyberbullying and online harassment, reduced productivity, and privacy infringement, among others.

 

Malcom X once said, “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth…because it controls the masses.” Though this reference was to mainstream media, this famous quote is applicable to social media, which was non-existent at a time.

What does the word 'barrier' mean?

  1. AOption (a)

    an unfavourable circumstance or condition.

  2. BOption (b)

    a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.

  3. COption (c)

    a circumstance or obstacle that keeps people or things apart or prevents communication or progress.

  4. DOption (d)

    financial or material help given to a country or area in need.

  5. EOption (e)

    promote or encourage (something).

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Answer: (a)A.

an unfavourable circumstance or condition.

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 760

IBPS Clerk 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the passage and answer the questions.

Social media has brought a new idea in networking where people with similar interests or from similar backgrounds and cultures can connect and share in expertise, knowledge, education, and entertainment, among other aspects. Through the sharing of articles, blogs, pictures, and videos, a person’s audience helps to increase their networks and followers, meet friends, and make new acquaintances online; not only locally but also worldwide. In addition, social media has eliminated many communication barriers enabling people to interact and freely share information about various topics of interest. 

From an economic perspective, social media helps drive the economy through the ease of advertising where a large customer base is reached effectively in a short time. Companies find new customers through advertising on social networks and thereby increase the awareness of their brand including those that celebrate and express particular cultures. In addition, social media has changed market research since businesses can study their customers through the details on their profiles as opposed to traditional research. Information is shared online with little or no spending, which helps improve profits for companies. This does not only occur locally but also internationally where global economic activity has become possible with social media sites like Facebook aiding businesses to promote their products and align them to specific customer needs.

 

However, social media has some negative effects such as cyberbullying and harassment, reduced productivity, and a threat to privacy. Cyberbullying entails online attacks including insults and threats. Women, girls, and school children can become victims of online harassment and bullying. In addition, social media affects productivity as it distracts employees from work. This can lead to a loss of billions due to reduced productivity. Furthermore, social media can lead to identity theft and stalking when a user fails to protect their privacy. It is difficult to maintain privacy online and any negative post could have enduring risk on the user.

 

The positive effects of social media on social and economic issues can be inferred as more than the negative effects. They include enhanced socialization and economic progress with networking helping to increase the number of one’s clients and friends while also providing a platform for celebrating and enhancing one’s culture. Nonetheless, despite these impacts being relevant at the national as well as the global level, social media also has some negative effects including cyberbullying and online harassment, reduced productivity, and privacy infringement, among others.

 

Malcom X once said, “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth…because it controls the masses.” Though this reference was to mainstream media, this famous quote is applicable to social media, which was non-existent at a time.

How does social media help from an economic perspective?

  1. provides ease of advertising
  2. increases the awareness of particular brands
  3. it helps drive the economy
  1. AOption (a)

    only 1

  2. BOption (b)

    only 2

  3. COption (c)

    only 3

  4. DOption (d)

    all of these

  5. EOption (e)

    none of these

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

only 1

Explanation not yet available.

How should I prepare for English Comprehension in IBPS Clerk?

Solving previous year questions by topic helps identify recurring concepts, question patterns, and frequently asked sub-topics. Attempt each question, review the step-by-step explanation, and note down key formulas or facts for quick revision before the exam.