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Question 301

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

The COVID-19 lockdown brought uncertainty to many communities, but for the Miniso tribal group, it also became an opportunity to revive traditional farming practices. Before the pandemic, many members of the group had travelled to cities in search of employment. When the lockdown forced them to return to their village, they began looking for ways to earn a livelihood locally. Their efforts gradually took the form of a community-based agroforestry initiative. The foundation for this work had been laid by Pavitra in 2019. Pavitra encouraged local farmers to adopt natural farming methods and combine them with agroforestry, in which trees and crops are grown together to make better use of available land. The approach also aimed to reduce dependence on costly agricultural inputs. During the lockdown, the return of tribal members from cities provided additional workers who could participate in harvesting and farming activities. The group worked ________ to manage their fields, harvest crops and care for trees. Since many members were already familiar with farming practices, their return strengthened the community's ability to organise agricultural work. Instead of depending entirely on uncertain urban employment, they began to make greater use of the resources available in their own village.

The initiative also helped the community cope with the economic difficulties caused by the pandemic. Families that had lost their city-based sources of income could once again participate in productive activities. Although the lockdown made many people feel the pinch of financial hardship, collective farming offered them a practical means of recovery. Over time, the combined efforts of the farmers resulted in their income doubling. The experience showed how traditional knowledge, community cooperation and sustainable agricultural practices could help a rural community become more economically resilient during a crisis.

According to the passage, why did many members of the Miniso tribal group return to their village?

  1. AOption (a)

    They wanted to sell their agricultural land.

  2. BOption (b)

    The lockdown forced them to return from cities.

  3. COption (c)

    They were asked to leave the cities by local farmers.

  4. DOption (d)

    They wanted to start businesses in nearby towns.

  5. EOption (e)

    They had completed their urban employment contracts.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

They wanted to sell their agricultural land.

Explanation not yet available.

Question 302

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

The COVID-19 lockdown brought uncertainty to many communities, but for the Miniso tribal group, it also became an opportunity to revive traditional farming practices. Before the pandemic, many members of the group had travelled to cities in search of employment. When the lockdown forced them to return to their village, they began looking for ways to earn a livelihood locally. Their efforts gradually took the form of a community-based agroforestry initiative. The foundation for this work had been laid by Pavitra in 2019. Pavitra encouraged local farmers to adopt natural farming methods and combine them with agroforestry, in which trees and crops are grown together to make better use of available land. The approach also aimed to reduce dependence on costly agricultural inputs. During the lockdown, the return of tribal members from cities provided additional workers who could participate in harvesting and farming activities. The group worked ________ to manage their fields, harvest crops and care for trees. Since many members were already familiar with farming practices, their return strengthened the community's ability to organise agricultural work. Instead of depending entirely on uncertain urban employment, they began to make greater use of the resources available in their own village.

The initiative also helped the community cope with the economic difficulties caused by the pandemic. Families that had lost their city-based sources of income could once again participate in productive activities. Although the lockdown made many people feel the pinch of financial hardship, collective farming offered them a practical means of recovery. Over time, the combined efforts of the farmers resulted in their income doubling. The experience showed how traditional knowledge, community cooperation and sustainable agricultural practices could help a rural community become more economically resilient during a crisis.

According to the passage, what did Pavitra encourage local farmers to do in 2019?

  1. AOption (a)

    Move to cities for better employment opportunities.

  2. BOption (b)

    Depend entirely on costly agricultural inputs.

  3. COption (c)

    Adopt natural farming methods and combine them with agroforestry.

  4. DOption (d)

    Stop growing crops and focus only on trees.

  5. EOption (e)

    Replace traditional farming with industrial farming.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Move to cities for better employment opportunities.

Explanation not yet available.

Question 303

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

The COVID-19 lockdown brought uncertainty to many communities, but for the Miniso tribal group, it also became an opportunity to revive traditional farming practices. Before the pandemic, many members of the group had travelled to cities in search of employment. When the lockdown forced them to return to their village, they began looking for ways to earn a livelihood locally. Their efforts gradually took the form of a community-based agroforestry initiative. The foundation for this work had been laid by Pavitra in 2019. Pavitra encouraged local farmers to adopt natural farming methods and combine them with agroforestry, in which trees and crops are grown together to make better use of available land. The approach also aimed to reduce dependence on costly agricultural inputs. During the lockdown, the return of tribal members from cities provided additional workers who could participate in harvesting and farming activities. The group worked ________ to manage their fields, harvest crops and care for trees. Since many members were already familiar with farming practices, their return strengthened the community's ability to organise agricultural work. Instead of depending entirely on uncertain urban employment, they began to make greater use of the resources available in their own village.

The initiative also helped the community cope with the economic difficulties caused by the pandemic. Families that had lost their city-based sources of income could once again participate in productive activities. Although the lockdown made many people feel the pinch of financial hardship, collective farming offered them a practical means of recovery. Over time, the combined efforts of the farmers resulted in their income doubling. The experience showed how traditional knowledge, community cooperation and sustainable agricultural practices could help a rural community become more economically resilient during a crisis.

According to the passage, which of the following has NOT been cited as a benefit of the agroforestry initiative?

  1. AOption (a)

    Better use of available land.

  2. BOption (b)

    Reduced dependence on costly agricultural inputs.

  3. COption (c)

    Greater use of resources available in the village.

  4. DOption (d)

    Increased dependence on uncertain urban employment.

  5. EOption (e)

    Support for economic recovery during the pandemic.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Better use of available land.

Explanation not yet available.

Question 304

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

The COVID-19 lockdown brought uncertainty to many communities, but for the Miniso tribal group, it also became an opportunity to revive traditional farming practices. Before the pandemic, many members of the group had travelled to cities in search of employment. When the lockdown forced them to return to their village, they began looking for ways to earn a livelihood locally. Their efforts gradually took the form of a community-based agroforestry initiative. The foundation for this work had been laid by Pavitra in 2019. Pavitra encouraged local farmers to adopt natural farming methods and combine them with agroforestry, in which trees and crops are grown together to make better use of available land. The approach also aimed to reduce dependence on costly agricultural inputs. During the lockdown, the return of tribal members from cities provided additional workers who could participate in harvesting and farming activities. The group worked ________ to manage their fields, harvest crops and care for trees. Since many members were already familiar with farming practices, their return strengthened the community's ability to organise agricultural work. Instead of depending entirely on uncertain urban employment, they began to make greater use of the resources available in their own village.

The initiative also helped the community cope with the economic difficulties caused by the pandemic. Families that had lost their city-based sources of income could once again participate in productive activities. Although the lockdown made many people feel the pinch of financial hardship, collective farming offered them a practical means of recovery. Over time, the combined efforts of the farmers resulted in their income doubling. The experience showed how traditional knowledge, community cooperation and sustainable agricultural practices could help a rural community become more economically resilient during a crisis.

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage? The group worked ________ to manage their fields, harvest crops and care for trees.

  1. AOption (a)

    separately

  2. BOption (b)

    collectively

  3. COption (c)

    reluctantly

  4. DOption (d)

    occasionally

  5. EOption (e)

    independently

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

separately

Explanation not yet available.

Question 305

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

The COVID-19 lockdown brought uncertainty to many communities, but for the Miniso tribal group, it also became an opportunity to revive traditional farming practices. Before the pandemic, many members of the group had travelled to cities in search of employment. When the lockdown forced them to return to their village, they began looking for ways to earn a livelihood locally. Their efforts gradually took the form of a community-based agroforestry initiative. The foundation for this work had been laid by Pavitra in 2019. Pavitra encouraged local farmers to adopt natural farming methods and combine them with agroforestry, in which trees and crops are grown together to make better use of available land. The approach also aimed to reduce dependence on costly agricultural inputs. During the lockdown, the return of tribal members from cities provided additional workers who could participate in harvesting and farming activities. The group worked ________ to manage their fields, harvest crops and care for trees. Since many members were already familiar with farming practices, their return strengthened the community's ability to organise agricultural work. Instead of depending entirely on uncertain urban employment, they began to make greater use of the resources available in their own village.

The initiative also helped the community cope with the economic difficulties caused by the pandemic. Families that had lost their city-based sources of income could once again participate in productive activities. Although the lockdown made many people feel the pinch of financial hardship, collective farming offered them a practical means of recovery. Over time, the combined efforts of the farmers resulted in their income doubling. The experience showed how traditional knowledge, community cooperation and sustainable agricultural practices could help a rural community become more economically resilient during a crisis.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct?

A. Pavitra initiated the foundation for the agroforestry work in 2019.

B. The lockdown prevented the returning tribal members from participating in farming activities.

C. The group's income eventually doubled through their combined efforts.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Only B

  3. COption (c)

    Only C

  4. DOption (d)

    A and C

  5. EOption (e)

    B and C

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only A

Explanation not yet available.

Question 306

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

The COVID-19 lockdown brought uncertainty to many communities, but for the Miniso tribal group, it also became an opportunity to revive traditional farming practices. Before the pandemic, many members of the group had travelled to cities in search of employment. When the lockdown forced them to return to their village, they began looking for ways to earn a livelihood locally. Their efforts gradually took the form of a community-based agroforestry initiative. The foundation for this work had been laid by Pavitra in 2019. Pavitra encouraged local farmers to adopt natural farming methods and combine them with agroforestry, in which trees and crops are grown together to make better use of available land. The approach also aimed to reduce dependence on costly agricultural inputs. During the lockdown, the return of tribal members from cities provided additional workers who could participate in harvesting and farming activities. The group worked ________ to manage their fields, harvest crops and care for trees. Since many members were already familiar with farming practices, their return strengthened the community's ability to organise agricultural work. Instead of depending entirely on uncertain urban employment, they began to make greater use of the resources available in their own village.

The initiative also helped the community cope with the economic difficulties caused by the pandemic. Families that had lost their city-based sources of income could once again participate in productive activities. Although the lockdown made many people feel the pinch of financial hardship, collective farming offered them a practical means of recovery. Over time, the combined efforts of the farmers resulted in their income doubling. The experience showed how traditional knowledge, community cooperation and sustainable agricultural practices could help a rural community become more economically resilient during a crisis.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is incorrect?

A. Many Miniso members had travelled to cities before the pandemic to seek employment.

B. Agroforestry involves growing trees and crops together.

C. The initiative increased the community's dependence on costly agricultural inputs.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Only B

  3. COption (c)

    Only C

  4. DOption (d)

    A and B

  5. EOption (e)

    B and C

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Only A

Explanation not yet available.

Question 307

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

The COVID-19 lockdown brought uncertainty to many communities, but for the Miniso tribal group, it also became an opportunity to revive traditional farming practices. Before the pandemic, many members of the group had travelled to cities in search of employment. When the lockdown forced them to return to their village, they began looking for ways to earn a livelihood locally. Their efforts gradually took the form of a community-based agroforestry initiative. The foundation for this work had been laid by Pavitra in 2019. Pavitra encouraged local farmers to adopt natural farming methods and combine them with agroforestry, in which trees and crops are grown together to make better use of available land. The approach also aimed to reduce dependence on costly agricultural inputs. During the lockdown, the return of tribal members from cities provided additional workers who could participate in harvesting and farming activities. The group worked ________ to manage their fields, harvest crops and care for trees. Since many members were already familiar with farming practices, their return strengthened the community's ability to organise agricultural work. Instead of depending entirely on uncertain urban employment, they began to make greater use of the resources available in their own village.

The initiative also helped the community cope with the economic difficulties caused by the pandemic. Families that had lost their city-based sources of income could once again participate in productive activities. Although the lockdown made many people feel the pinch of financial hardship, collective farming offered them a practical means of recovery. Over time, the combined efforts of the farmers resulted in their income doubling. The experience showed how traditional knowledge, community cooperation and sustainable agricultural practices could help a rural community become more economically resilient during a crisis.

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to “form” as used in the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Shape

  2. BOption (b)

    Destroy

  3. COption (c)

    Prevent

  4. DOption (d)

    Ignore

  5. EOption (e)

    Reject

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Shape

Explanation not yet available.

Question 308

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

The COVID-19 lockdown brought uncertainty to many communities, but for the Miniso tribal group, it also became an opportunity to revive traditional farming practices. Before the pandemic, many members of the group had travelled to cities in search of employment. When the lockdown forced them to return to their village, they began looking for ways to earn a livelihood locally. Their efforts gradually took the form of a community-based agroforestry initiative. The foundation for this work had been laid by Pavitra in 2019. Pavitra encouraged local farmers to adopt natural farming methods and combine them with agroforestry, in which trees and crops are grown together to make better use of available land. The approach also aimed to reduce dependence on costly agricultural inputs. During the lockdown, the return of tribal members from cities provided additional workers who could participate in harvesting and farming activities. The group worked ________ to manage their fields, harvest crops and care for trees. Since many members were already familiar with farming practices, their return strengthened the community's ability to organise agricultural work. Instead of depending entirely on uncertain urban employment, they began to make greater use of the resources available in their own village.

The initiative also helped the community cope with the economic difficulties caused by the pandemic. Families that had lost their city-based sources of income could once again participate in productive activities. Although the lockdown made many people feel the pinch of financial hardship, collective farming offered them a practical means of recovery. Over time, the combined efforts of the farmers resulted in their income doubling. The experience showed how traditional knowledge, community cooperation and sustainable agricultural practices could help a rural community become more economically resilient during a crisis.

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to “uncertain” as used in the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Definite

  2. BOption (b)

    Reliable

  3. COption (c)

    Doubtful

  4. DOption (d)

    Permanent

  5. EOption (e)

    Assured

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Definite

Explanation not yet available.

Question 309

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

Directions: Read the given passage carefully to answer the following questions. Each question will have five alternatives as its answer. Choose the correct option as your answer.

The COVID-19 lockdown brought uncertainty to many communities, but for the Miniso tribal group, it also became an opportunity to revive traditional farming practices. Before the pandemic, many members of the group had travelled to cities in search of employment. When the lockdown forced them to return to their village, they began looking for ways to earn a livelihood locally. Their efforts gradually took the form of a community-based agroforestry initiative. The foundation for this work had been laid by Pavitra in 2019. Pavitra encouraged local farmers to adopt natural farming methods and combine them with agroforestry, in which trees and crops are grown together to make better use of available land. The approach also aimed to reduce dependence on costly agricultural inputs. During the lockdown, the return of tribal members from cities provided additional workers who could participate in harvesting and farming activities. The group worked ________ to manage their fields, harvest crops and care for trees. Since many members were already familiar with farming practices, their return strengthened the community's ability to organise agricultural work. Instead of depending entirely on uncertain urban employment, they began to make greater use of the resources available in their own village.

The initiative also helped the community cope with the economic difficulties caused by the pandemic. Families that had lost their city-based sources of income could once again participate in productive activities. Although the lockdown made many people feel the pinch of financial hardship, collective farming offered them a practical means of recovery. Over time, the combined efforts of the farmers resulted in their income doubling. The experience showed how traditional knowledge, community cooperation and sustainable agricultural practices could help a rural community become more economically resilient during a crisis.

What does the idiom “feel the pinch” mean in the context of the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    To experience financial difficulty

  2. BOption (b)

    To receive unexpected financial support

  3. COption (c)

    To increase one's agricultural income

  4. DOption (d)

    To experience physical pain while working

  5. EOption (e)

    To avoid participating in community activities

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

To experience financial difficulty

Explanation not yet available.

Question 310

IBPS Clerk 2025• English Language

In the following question, two columns are given, containing three phrases each. A phrase from the first column may or may not connect with a phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. There are five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the phrases can be joined to form a correct sentence. If none of the phrases makes a correct sentence, mark ‘None of these’ as your answer.

Column 1Column  2
(A)  According to the Academy of Dermatology,(D) it's perfectly normal to lose 100 or so strands of hair from your head every day.
(B)  But hair loss(E)largely hereditary.
(C) Gradually thinning hair(F) can also be a sign of certain medical conditions or nutrient deficiencies.
  1. AOption (a)

    B-E,A-F

  2. BOption (b)

    B-F,A-D

  3. COption (c)

    B-E

  4. DOption (d)

    C-E

  5. EOption (e)

    None of these

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

B-E,A-F

Explanation not yet available.