English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "has increased yesterday" is incorrect because the present perfect tense ("has increased") cannot be used with a specific time reference like "yesterday."
• Instead, the simple past tense ("rose yesterday" or "increased yesterday") is appropriate when referring to a specific event that occurred in the past.
• Option 2, "increased yesterday," is the most grammatically correct and concise choice.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "The price of petrol increased yesterday."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "rose yesterday" is grammatically correct but may not be the best choice depending on the context. "Rose" is less commonly used in this particular sentence.
• Option 3: "has been increased yesterday" is incorrect because the present perfect tense ("has been increased") cannot be paired with "yesterday," which is a specific past time.
• Option 4: "risen yesterday" is incorrect because "risen" requires an auxiliary verb to form a proper sentence (e.g., "has risen yesterday").

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The passage clearly mentions that the school uses solar panels to run fans, lights, and even computers.
• This helps the school save money on electricity bills and promote clean energy.
• Solar power is highlighted as pollution-free compared to coal or petrol.
• Thus, the energy source used by the school is Solar.

Therefore, the correct answer is Solar.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: Petrol – Incorrect, as petrol is not mentioned in the passage as the school’s energy source.
• Option 2: Wind – Incorrect, there is no mention of wind energy in the passage.
• Option 4: Gas – Incorrect, gas is not used in the school as per the passage.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The passage clearly states that the money saved from electricity bills is used to buy books and improve classrooms.
• This shows that the school reinvests its savings into educational resources and infrastructure rather than other facilities.
• The step reflects how clean energy adoption can bring direct benefits to the learning environment of students.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1 (Build a playground): Not mentioned in the passage.
• Option 2 (Buy food): The passage does not refer to food purchases.
• Option 4 (Hire more teachers): There is no indication of hiring extra teachers.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The passage clearly mentions that solar power does not cause pollution like coal or petrol.
• Coal-based energy releases harmful gases and smoke, which pollute the environment.
• Solar energy, on the other hand, is a clean and renewable source of energy.
• Thus, solar energy is considered better than coal for the planet.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: It is cheaper to burn – Incorrect, as solar is not "burned" like coal.
• Option 3: It is easier to store – Incorrect, as storage requires batteries, which can be costly.
• Option 4: It is available in bottles – Incorrect, as solar energy cannot be bottled.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The passage explains that the school’s use of solar panels not only benefited itself but also motivated nearby villagers.
• It clearly states that the school inspired nearby houses to install solar panels.
• This shows the impact of one institution’s initiative spreading to the community.
• Thus, the correct answer is Install solar panels.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: Use less water – Not mentioned in the passage.
• Option 2: Buy new uniforms – Irrelevant to the context of clean energy.
• Option 4: Visit the school more – No such detail is provided in the passage.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The passage clearly mentions that even on cloudy days, the solar battery stores enough power to keep the school running.
• This means that the school does not depend on city electricity or other sources during cloudy weather.
• Solar batteries store energy from the panels, which is then used when sunlight is not available.
• Hence, the correct answer is Solar batteries.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: Electricity from the city → Incorrect, as the school is running on solar power, not city supply.
• Option 2: Fans from other schools → Irrelevant and not mentioned in the passage.
• Option 4: Teachers’ phones → Illogical and unrelated to the school’s power supply.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The passage highlights that while genetic engineering brings scientific progress, it raises ethical and moral concerns.
• It questions whether gene editing should be limited to therapy or extended to enhancements like intelligence and physical ability.
• The concern is not about the costs, government control, or medical devices, but about the responsible and ethical use of genetic engineering.
• Thus, the central concern of the passage is ensuring genetic engineering is used ethically and does not create inequality or unintended harm.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: Costs of gene therapy → Not discussed in the passage.
• Option 2: Government control of science → Mentioned briefly that legislation lags behind, but it is not the central theme.
• Option 4: Advances in medical devices → Irrelevant to the passage.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The passage highlights that editing human genes for non-medical reasons could lead to a new form of inequality.
• This inequality would arise if genetically modified individuals gained social advantages over others.
• The author cautions against enhancement uses of genetic engineering, stressing the ethical risks involved.
• Hence, the suggestion is that enhancing traits through gene editing risks creating inequality.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: Improves global health → Incorrect, as this relates to treating diseases, not enhancements.
• Option 2: Encouraged by law → Incorrect, the passage states science moves faster than legislation.
• Option 4: Always benefits society → Incorrect, since the author emphasizes potential negative consequences.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The passage states that science often moves faster than legislation, which causes ethical frameworks to lag behind.
• This means the rapid progress of science is the main reason why ethical considerations cannot keep pace.
• Options like “public lacks interest” or “scientists disagree” are not mentioned in the passage.
• Thus, the correct choice is Science progresses rapidly.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: Scientists disagree → Incorrect, not mentioned as the reason.
• Option 2: Public lacks interest → Incorrect, the passage highlights ethical and legislative gaps, not public apathy.
• Option 3: Laws are faster than research → Incorrect, it is the opposite — laws are slower.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The passage highlights that once a gene is altered, its effects may ripple through generations, showing that gene editing has long-term and possibly irreversible impacts.
• This directly implies that genetic modifications are not confined to a single person but can influence future generations.
• The author stresses caution because the consequences of such changes may extend far beyond the immediate outcome.
• Thus, gene editing’s long-term impact is that it can affect future generations.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: Fully reversible → Incorrect, as the passage suggests long-term generational effects, not reversibility.
• Option 3: No proven results → Incorrect, as the passage acknowledges proven benefits like treating diseases and crop resilience.
• Option 4: Only benefits the rich → Incorrect, though inequality is discussed, the main focus here is generational impact.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The passage highlights that genetic engineering, while powerful, raises ethical concerns that must not be ignored.
• The author stresses that science moves faster than ethical and legal frameworks, making caution essential.
• The repeated emphasis is on responsibility, reflection, and caution in using genetic engineering.
• Thus, the phrase that best captures the author’s message is “Caution must guide progress.”

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: “Edit now, regret later” → Incorrect, as the author does not encourage recklessness.
• Option 2: “Act fast and innovate” → Incorrect, since the author actually warns against acting too quickly without reflection.
• Option 4: “All science is safe” → Incorrect, because the author stresses potential dangers and ethical risks.

The correct answer is 'flared'.

 

Key Points

• The passage describes a situation where rivalry between Ravi and Arjun caused tension and conflict in the team.
• The word to fill in (1) should express how tempers rose or became intense because of their rivalry.
• "Flared" is the most suitable word, as it means to suddenly become intense or erupt, which fits perfectly in the context of rising tempers.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Additional Information

• Broke: Usually refers to breaking physically or metaphorically, not suitable for describing temper.
• Cooled: Suggests calming down, the opposite of what is happening in the passage.
• Paused: Means to stop temporarily, which does not fit the context of emotions rising.

The correct answer is 'appreciate'.

 

Key Points

• The passage describes how Ravi and Arjun’s rivalry was hurting their teamwork at first.
• The coach advised them that team pride must come before personal pride, leading them to change their attitude.
• The sentence indicates that they began to value each other’s strengths rather than fight over their differences.
• "Appreciate" is the correct word because it means to recognize and value something positively, which fits the context.
• Other options like ignore, compete, prove do not fit the idea of building teamwork and trust.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Additional Information

• Ignore: Means to pay no attention, which contradicts the sense of teamwork.
• Compete: Means to rival against each other, which they were moving away from.
• Prove: Means to demonstrate or establish, which does not convey valuing each other’s abilities.

The correct answer is 'partnership'.

 

Key Points

• The passage narrates how rivalry between Ravi and Arjun turned into cooperation and mutual trust.
• The context says: “What began as a clash ended in a strong (3) _______ that taught them the value of unity...”
• The word that best completes the blank is “partnership” because it indicates teamwork and cooperation built over time.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Additional Information

• Challenge → incorrect, as the conflict was resolved, not heightened.
• Lesson → partly relevant but too abstract for the immediate blank.
• Match → contextually wrong, as it refers to a game, not a bond.

The correct answer is 'respect'.

 

Key Points

• The passage describes how Ravi and Arjun moved from rivalry to teamwork.
• It shows that they began to appreciate each other’s strengths, which led to trust and better coordination.
• Thus, the missing word in (4) must convey the idea of mutual understanding and value for one another.
• "Respect" fits perfectly here, as it indicates recognition and appreciation for each other, which matches the theme of the passage.
• Other options like "effort", "celebration", or "rivalry" do not capture the intended meaning of harmony and unity.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Additional Information

• Effort: Refers to physical or mental energy applied to achieve something, but does not fit the idea of mutual values.
• Celebration: Suggests enjoyment after success, but the passage is about building harmony, not festivities.
• Rivalry: Refers to competition, which contradicts the positive change in their relationship.

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 'pride'.

 

Key Points

• The passage describes how Ravi and Arjun’s rivalry transforms into teamwork and mutual respect.
• The blank (5) requires a word that completes the idea of shared feelings or values developed through cooperation.
• "Pride" fits well, as it conveys the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction they share after overcoming rivalry. (गर्व)
• Example: The team felt a deep sense of pride after winning the championship together.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Additional Information

• Pressure (दबाव): Refers to stress or tension, which does not fit the context of shared achievement.
• Fear (भय): Refers to anxiety or apprehension, which is unrelated to the positive outcome described.
• Conflict (संघर्ष): Refers to a clash or disagreement, which is contrary to the resolution and teamwork highlighted.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: They exclaimed that it had been very foolish of him to say that.
• Key Conversions:
• Exclamation:
• Direct speech exclamation "How foolish of him to say that!" is converted to an assertive structure: "that it had been very foolish of him to say that."
• The word "how" is replaced by "very" to maintain the intensity.
• Reporting Verb:
• Direct speech reporting verb "said" is converted to "exclaimed" to match the exclamatory tone.
• Tense:
• The sentence is a specific exclamation requiring a tense back-shift (from past simple to past perfect).
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech exclamation mark is removed.
• Sentence is restructured to fit indirect speech format using the conjunction "that".

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "They exclaimed that it had been very foolish of him to say that."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "They exclaimed how foolish of him to say that."
• Incorrect because it lacks the conjunction 'that' and proper assertive transformation.
• Option 3: "They exclaimed that he is very foolish to say that."
• Incorrect tense (present tense "is" instead of past perfect).
• Option 4: "They said it was very foolish of him to say that."
• Fails to convey the exclamatory tone.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "is married with" is incorrect. The correct preposition to use with "married" is "to."
• The correct expression is "is married to," which is the standard and grammatically accurate usage.
• Thus, the error lies in Option 3, which contains the phrase "is married with" instead of "is married to."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "My elder sister is married to a doctor."

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Totem.

Key Points

• The word "Totem" refers to a symbol, object, or emblem that represents a group of people, such as a clan, tribe, or community. (प्रतीक)
• Example: The eagle was chosen as the totem of the tribe, symbolizing strength and freedom.
• In this context, "Totem" is used to denote a symbolic representation that unites a group of individuals under a shared identity or belief.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Totem.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Token (टोकन): A small object, coin, or voucher that represents something larger or holds symbolic meaning.
• Example: She gave him a token of appreciation for his hard work.
• Banner (झंडा): A flag or piece of cloth bearing a symbol, slogan, or message, often used in rallies or events.
• Example: The protesters held a banner demanding equal rights for all.
• Trophy (ट्रॉफी): A physical reward or prize, often a cup or plaque, awarded for achievement or victory.
• Example: The team proudly displayed their championship trophy in the school hall.

The correct answer is 'stationary'.

 

Key Points

• The word "stationary" means not moving or still. (स्थिर)
• The car was stationary at the red light, meaning it was not moving.
• The other options: "stationerie," "stationery," and "stationry" are either misspelled or unrelated to the context.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: The car remained stationary at the red light.

Additional Information

• Stationery (लेखन सामग्री): refers to writing materials like paper, pens, etc.
• Stationerie/Stationry: These are incorrect spellings and have no meaning.