Rc 009
1 a
2 a
3 d
RC 008
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31. b Option (b) is correct, as the major or primary content
of the passage is – the behavior of the passive
aggressive man with a partner. Option (a) is general
when compared to option (b). Option (c) is incorrect,
as the passage is not focused on analyzing the
reasons for passive aggressive behaviour. In fact,
the reasons are discussed only in the last paragraph.
Option (d) is incorrect, as “the object of affection” can
be interpreted in many ways and is insufficient to
express the theme of the passage.
aggressive man with a partner. Option (a) is general
when compared to option (b). Option (c) is incorrect,
as the passage is not focused on analyzing the
reasons for passive aggressive behaviour. In fact,
the reasons are discussed only in the last paragraph.
Option (d) is incorrect, as “the object of affection” can
be interpreted in many ways and is insufficient to
express the theme of the passage.
32. a Option (a) is not supported by the passage. It is given
that the passive aggressive man “denies evidence,
distorts, minimalizes or lies to make his version of
reality seem logical.” But we cannot take an inference
that he is unrealistic about his own capabilities. Option
(b) can be inferred from the first paragraph. Refer to
phrases like “his disowned anger” or “she gets to
express the anger that he cannot”. Option (c) can
also be inferred from the lines in paragraph 3. “He
uses vague language to sandbag the partner.
Inconsistency and ambiguity are his tools of choice.
He often gives double messages…”
that the passive aggressive man “denies evidence,
distorts, minimalizes or lies to make his version of
reality seem logical.” But we cannot take an inference
that he is unrealistic about his own capabilities. Option
(b) can be inferred from the first paragraph. Refer to
phrases like “his disowned anger” or “she gets to
express the anger that he cannot”. Option (c) can
also be inferred from the lines in paragraph 3. “He
uses vague language to sandbag the partner.
Inconsistency and ambiguity are his tools of choice.
He often gives double messages…”
33. d The passage merely describes the psychological
condition (passive aggressive behaviour) and its
causes without evaluating or analyzing them. This
makes option (d) the best choice.
condition (passive aggressive behaviour) and its
causes without evaluating or analyzing them. This
makes option (d) the best choice.
RC 009:
38. a Refer to the last paragraph “…Einstein introduced his
revolutionary General Theory of Relativity. In this,
space and time were no longer Absolute, no longer a
fixed background to events. Instead, they were
dynamical quantities that were shaped by the matter
and energy in the universe. They were defined only
within the universe, so it made no sense to talk of a
time before the universe began.” From this we can
conclude option (a). Option (b) is be is incorrect.
Aristotle believed that the universe did not have a
beginning, but we cannot know if he was the one
who conceived the idea. Option (c) also cannot be
concluded as the author states that time was defined
within the universe, which implies that within limits it
can be measured.
revolutionary General Theory of Relativity. In this,
space and time were no longer Absolute, no longer a
fixed background to events. Instead, they were
dynamical quantities that were shaped by the matter
and energy in the universe. They were defined only
within the universe, so it made no sense to talk of a
time before the universe began.” From this we can
conclude option (a). Option (b) is be is incorrect.
Aristotle believed that the universe did not have a
beginning, but we cannot know if he was the one
who conceived the idea. Option (c) also cannot be
concluded as the author states that time was defined
within the universe, which implies that within limits it
can be measured.
39. a Aristotle believed that the universe had existed
forever. However, Kant had called this into question.
Refer to the lines “He felt there were logical
contradictions, or antimonies, either way.” and “On
the other hand, if the universe had existed forever,
why did it take an infinite time to reach the present
stage?” Option (b), although correct according to the
passage, represents an idea they had in common. It
does not demonstrate how they differed. Option (c) is
not supported by the passage. We are told, “The
motivation for believing in an eternal universe was the
desire to avoid invoking divine intervention to create
the universe and set it going.” However, we cannot
state conclusively if Aristotle believed in this. Kant's
views on the subject are not stated anywhere. Option
(d) is too extreme.
forever. However, Kant had called this into question.
Refer to the lines “He felt there were logical
contradictions, or antimonies, either way.” and “On
the other hand, if the universe had existed forever,
why did it take an infinite time to reach the present
stage?” Option (b), although correct according to the
passage, represents an idea they had in common. It
does not demonstrate how they differed. Option (c) is
not supported by the passage. We are told, “The
motivation for believing in an eternal universe was the
desire to avoid invoking divine intervention to create
the universe and set it going.” However, we cannot
state conclusively if Aristotle believed in this. Kant's
views on the subject are not stated anywhere. Option
(d) is too extreme.
40. d The answer can be arrived at by reading the last two
paragraphs. The argument being described was
essentially between two groups. One group believed
the universe had existed forever and the other that
believed it had a beginning. However, both sides had
assumed something. “Both the thesis and the antithesis
depended on Kant's assumption, along with almost
everyone else, that time was Absolute.”
However, according to Einstein's theory, “space and
time were no longer Absolute, no longer a fixed
background to events. Instead, they were dynamical
quantities…They were defined only within the
universe, so it made no sense to talk of a time before
the universe began” This is essentially conveyed by
option (d). All the other options can be eliminated. Option
(b) can be rejected, as the debate was not resolved.
It is also important to remember that Einstein's theory
did not 'prove' or 'disprove' anything regarding the
question of whether the universe had a beginning or
not. Therefore, options (a) and (c) can be eliminated.
@bvdhananjay
you will surely settle scores this time
..keep up the good work.
would love to see some RC's from your side too.
ATB
you will surely settle scores this time
..keep up the good work.would love to see some RC's from your side too.
ATB
RC10: short one
'Beliefs' soften the hardships, even can make them pleasant. In God, man can find very strong consolation and support. Without Him, man has to depend upon himself. At testing moments, vanity, if any, evaporates and man cannot dare to defy the general beliefs; if he does, then we must conclude that he has got certain
other strengths than mere vanity. This is exactly the situation now. Judgment is already too well known.
Within a week it is to be pronounced. What is the consolation with the exception of the idea that I am going to sacrifice my life for a cause? A God-believing Hindu might be expecting to be reborn as a king, a Muslim or a Christian might dream of the luxuries to be enjoyed in paradise and the reward he is to get for his
sufferings and sacrifices. But what am I to expect? I know the moment the rope is fitted round my neck and rafters removed, from under my feet: that will be the final moment, that will be the last moment. I, or to be more precise, my soul, as interpreted in the metaphysical terminology, shall all be finished there. Nothing
further.
A short life of struggle with no such magnificent end shall in itself be the reward if I have the courage to take it in that light. That is all. With no selfish motive or desire to be awarded here or hereafter, quite disinterestedly have I devoted my life to the cause of independence, because I could not do otherwise. The day we find a
great number of men and women with this psychology who cannot devote themselves to anything else than the service of mankind and emancipation of the suffering humanity – that day shall inaugurate the era of liberty.
Not to become a king, nor to gain any other rewards here, or in the next birth or after death in paradise, shall they be inspired to challenge the oppressors, exploiters, and tyrants, but to cast off the yoke of serfdom from the neck of humanity and to establish liberty and peace shall they tread this – to their
individual selves perilous and to their noble selves the only glorious imaginable path. Is the pride in their noble cause to be misinterpreted as vanity? Who dares to utter such an abominable epithet? To him, I say either he is a fool or a knave. Let us forgive him for he cannot realize the depth, the emotion, the sentiment
and the noble feelings that surge in that heart. His heart is dead as a mere lump of flesh, his eyes are weak, the evils of other interests having been cast over them. Self-reliance is always liable to be interpreted as vanity. It is sad and miserable but there is no help. You go and oppose the prevailing faith, you go and criticize a hero, a great man, who is generally believed to be above criticism because he is thought to be infallible, the strength of your argument shall force the
multitude to decry you as vainglorious. This is indispensable qualities of a revolutionary. Because Mahatmaji is great, therefore none should criticize him. Because he has risen above, therefore everything he says – may be in the field of politics or religion, economics or ethics – is right. Whether you are convinced or not
you must say, “Yes. That's true”. This mentality does not lead towards progress. It is rather too obviously, reactionary.
1)Which of the following statements BEST captures the essence of the passage?
(A) When we criticize a great man like Mahatmaji, we are motivated by arrogance and a desire to
question anything good through meaningless arguments.
(B) All human beings ought to desist from believing anything in order to be able to achieve something
meaningful.
(C) The author is trying to present his defense for not believing in the existence of God, even though
it is probably more convenient to do so, than going against the generally accepted norms of the
society.
(D) It is wrong to believe in God for achieving kingship or for rewards in this world, or for paradise
after death, and instead, one should believe in God without expecting anything in return.
2. Which one of the following statements can be deduced from the above passage?
(A) Individuals who neither believe in God nor in the infallibility of great men are arrogant.
(B) Belief is convenient as it even makes a hard reality at present more bearable because of a
promise of a better future.
(C) Only some individuals are able to attain greatness and by following them uncritically the society
can make significant progress
(D) If you do not believe in God, then you can never hope to achieve anything great in life.
3 .Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE as per the passage?
(A) Pride in a noble cause should not be interpreted as vanity
(B) Service to mankind is the ultimate path to freedom.
(C) Criticizing heroes and great men can lead to progress.
(D) The author is upset because he has nothing to expect in the after life.
4. The word 'vainglorious' as used in the passage is EXACTLY OPPOSITE in meaning to:
(A) truthful (B) proud (C) dishonest (D) humble
'Beliefs' soften the hardships, even can make them pleasant. In God, man can find very strong consolation and support. Without Him, man has to depend upon himself. At testing moments, vanity, if any, evaporates and man cannot dare to defy the general beliefs; if he does, then we must conclude that he has got certain
other strengths than mere vanity. This is exactly the situation now. Judgment is already too well known.
Within a week it is to be pronounced. What is the consolation with the exception of the idea that I am going to sacrifice my life for a cause? A God-believing Hindu might be expecting to be reborn as a king, a Muslim or a Christian might dream of the luxuries to be enjoyed in paradise and the reward he is to get for his
sufferings and sacrifices. But what am I to expect? I know the moment the rope is fitted round my neck and rafters removed, from under my feet: that will be the final moment, that will be the last moment. I, or to be more precise, my soul, as interpreted in the metaphysical terminology, shall all be finished there. Nothing
further.
A short life of struggle with no such magnificent end shall in itself be the reward if I have the courage to take it in that light. That is all. With no selfish motive or desire to be awarded here or hereafter, quite disinterestedly have I devoted my life to the cause of independence, because I could not do otherwise. The day we find a
great number of men and women with this psychology who cannot devote themselves to anything else than the service of mankind and emancipation of the suffering humanity – that day shall inaugurate the era of liberty.
Not to become a king, nor to gain any other rewards here, or in the next birth or after death in paradise, shall they be inspired to challenge the oppressors, exploiters, and tyrants, but to cast off the yoke of serfdom from the neck of humanity and to establish liberty and peace shall they tread this – to their
individual selves perilous and to their noble selves the only glorious imaginable path. Is the pride in their noble cause to be misinterpreted as vanity? Who dares to utter such an abominable epithet? To him, I say either he is a fool or a knave. Let us forgive him for he cannot realize the depth, the emotion, the sentiment
and the noble feelings that surge in that heart. His heart is dead as a mere lump of flesh, his eyes are weak, the evils of other interests having been cast over them. Self-reliance is always liable to be interpreted as vanity. It is sad and miserable but there is no help. You go and oppose the prevailing faith, you go and criticize a hero, a great man, who is generally believed to be above criticism because he is thought to be infallible, the strength of your argument shall force the
multitude to decry you as vainglorious. This is indispensable qualities of a revolutionary. Because Mahatmaji is great, therefore none should criticize him. Because he has risen above, therefore everything he says – may be in the field of politics or religion, economics or ethics – is right. Whether you are convinced or not
you must say, “Yes. That's true”. This mentality does not lead towards progress. It is rather too obviously, reactionary.
1)Which of the following statements BEST captures the essence of the passage?
(A) When we criticize a great man like Mahatmaji, we are motivated by arrogance and a desire to
question anything good through meaningless arguments.
(B) All human beings ought to desist from believing anything in order to be able to achieve something
meaningful.
(C) The author is trying to present his defense for not believing in the existence of God, even though
it is probably more convenient to do so, than going against the generally accepted norms of the
society.
(D) It is wrong to believe in God for achieving kingship or for rewards in this world, or for paradise
after death, and instead, one should believe in God without expecting anything in return.
2. Which one of the following statements can be deduced from the above passage?
(A) Individuals who neither believe in God nor in the infallibility of great men are arrogant.
(B) Belief is convenient as it even makes a hard reality at present more bearable because of a
promise of a better future.
(C) Only some individuals are able to attain greatness and by following them uncritically the society
can make significant progress
(D) If you do not believe in God, then you can never hope to achieve anything great in life.
3 .Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE as per the passage?
(A) Pride in a noble cause should not be interpreted as vanity
(B) Service to mankind is the ultimate path to freedom.
(C) Criticizing heroes and great men can lead to progress.
(D) The author is upset because he has nothing to expect in the after life.
4. The word 'vainglorious' as used in the passage is EXACTLY OPPOSITE in meaning to:
(A) truthful (B) proud (C) dishonest (D) humble
@ankitpurohit991 @vivekrajarshi
surely i shall put some rc's very soon... Jst gimme a days time guys!
RC 011
@vivekrajarshi @ankitpurohit991 @joyjitpal @sbharadwaj @busybrains7 @ all
Woodrow Wilson was referring to the liberal idea of the economic market when he said that the free enterprise system is the most efficient economic system. Maximum freedom means maximum productiveness; our “openness” is to be the measure of our stability. Fascination with this ideal has made Americans defy the “Old World” categories of settled possessiveness versus unsettling deprivation, the cupidity of retention versus the cupidity of seizure, a “status quo” defended or attacked. The United States, it was believed, had no status quo ante. Our only “station” was the turning of a stationary wheel, spinning faster and faster. We did not base our system on property but opportunity—which meant we based it not on stability but on mobility. The more things changed, that is, the more rapidly the wheel turned, the steadier we would be. The conventional picture of class politics is composed of the Haves, who want a stability to keep what they have, and the Have-Nots, who want a touch of instability and change in which to scramble for the things they have not. But Americans imagined a condition in which speculators, self-makers, runners are always using the new opportunities given by our land. These economic leaders (front-runners) would thus be mainly agents of change. The nonstarters were considered the ones who wanted stability, a strong referee to give them some position in the race, a regulative hand to calm manic speculation; an authority that can call things to a halt, begin things again from compensatorily staggered “starting lines.”
“Reform” in America has been sterile because it can imagine no change except through the extension of this metaphor of a race, wider inclusion of competitors, “a piece of the action,” as it were, for the disenfranchised. There is no attempt to call off the race. Since our only stability is change, America seems not to honor the quiet work that achieves social interdependence and stability. There is, in our legends, no heroism of the office clerk, no stable industrial work force of the people who actually make the system work. There is no pride in being an employee (Wilson asked for a return to the time when everyone was an employer). There has been no boasting about our social workers—they are merely signs of the system's failure, of opportunity denied or not taken, of things to be eliminated. We have no pride in our growing interdependence, in the fact that our system can serve others, that we are able to help those in need; empty boasts from the past make us ashamed of our present achievements, make us try to forget or deny them, move away from them. There is no honor but in the Wonderland race we must all run, all trying to win, none winning in the end (for there is no end).
1.The primary purpose of the passage is to
(A) criticize the inflexibility of American economic mythology
(B) contrast “Old World” and “New World” economic ideologies
(C) challenge the integrity of traditional political leaders
(D) champion those Americans whom the author deems to be neglected
(E) suggest a substitute for the traditional metaphor of a race
2.According to the passage, “Old World” values were based on
(A) ability
(B) property
(C) family connections
(D) guild hierarchies
(E) education
3.In the context of the author's discussion of regulating change, which of the following could be most probably regarded as a “strong referee” in the United States?
(A) A school principal
(B) A political theorist
(C) A federal court judge
(D) A social worker
(E) A government inspector
4.The author sets off (set off: to set apart: make distinct or outstanding) the word “Reform” with quotation marks in order to
(A) emphasize its departure from the concept of settled possessiveness
(B) show his support for a systematic program of change
(C) underscore the flexibility and even amorphousness of United States society
(D) indicate that the term was one of Wilson's favorites
(E) assert that reform in the United States has not been fundamental
5.It can be inferred from the passage that the author most probably thinks that giving the disenfranchised “a piece of the action” is
(A) a compassionate, if misdirected, legislative measure
(B) an example of Americans' resistance to profound social change
(C) an innovative program for genuine social reform
(D) a monument to the efforts of industrial reformers
(E) a surprisingly “Old World” remedy for social ills
6.Which of the following metaphors could the author most appropriately use to summarize his own assessment of the American economic system ?
(A) A windmill
(B) A waterfall
(C) A treadmill
(D) A gyroscope
(E) A bellows
7.It can be inferred from the passage that Woodrow Wilson's ideas about the economic market
(A) encouraged those who “make the system work”
(B) perpetuated traditional legends about America
(C) revealed the prejudices of a man born wealthy
(D) foreshadowed the stock market crash of 1929
(E) began a tradition of presidential proclamations on economics
8.The passage contains information that would answer which of the following questions?
I.What techniques have industrialists used to manipulate a free market?
II.In what ways are “New World” and “Old World” economic policies similar?
III.Has economic policy in the United States tended to reward independent action?
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) III only
(D) I and II only
(E) II and III only
9.Which of the following best expresses the author's main point?
(A) Americans' pride in their jobs continues to give them stamina today.
(B) The absence of a status quo ante has undermined United States economic structure.
(C) The free enterprise system has been only a useless concept in the United States.
(D) The myth of the American free enterprise system is seriously flawed.
(E) Fascination with the ideal of “openness” has made Americans a progressive people.
@vivekrajarshi @ankitpurohit991 @joyjitpal @sbharadwaj @busybrains7 @ all
Woodrow Wilson was referring to the liberal idea of the economic market when he said that the free enterprise system is the most efficient economic system. Maximum freedom means maximum productiveness; our “openness” is to be the measure of our stability. Fascination with this ideal has made Americans defy the “Old World” categories of settled possessiveness versus unsettling deprivation, the cupidity of retention versus the cupidity of seizure, a “status quo” defended or attacked. The United States, it was believed, had no status quo ante. Our only “station” was the turning of a stationary wheel, spinning faster and faster. We did not base our system on property but opportunity—which meant we based it not on stability but on mobility. The more things changed, that is, the more rapidly the wheel turned, the steadier we would be. The conventional picture of class politics is composed of the Haves, who want a stability to keep what they have, and the Have-Nots, who want a touch of instability and change in which to scramble for the things they have not. But Americans imagined a condition in which speculators, self-makers, runners are always using the new opportunities given by our land. These economic leaders (front-runners) would thus be mainly agents of change. The nonstarters were considered the ones who wanted stability, a strong referee to give them some position in the race, a regulative hand to calm manic speculation; an authority that can call things to a halt, begin things again from compensatorily staggered “starting lines.”
“Reform” in America has been sterile because it can imagine no change except through the extension of this metaphor of a race, wider inclusion of competitors, “a piece of the action,” as it were, for the disenfranchised. There is no attempt to call off the race. Since our only stability is change, America seems not to honor the quiet work that achieves social interdependence and stability. There is, in our legends, no heroism of the office clerk, no stable industrial work force of the people who actually make the system work. There is no pride in being an employee (Wilson asked for a return to the time when everyone was an employer). There has been no boasting about our social workers—they are merely signs of the system's failure, of opportunity denied or not taken, of things to be eliminated. We have no pride in our growing interdependence, in the fact that our system can serve others, that we are able to help those in need; empty boasts from the past make us ashamed of our present achievements, make us try to forget or deny them, move away from them. There is no honor but in the Wonderland race we must all run, all trying to win, none winning in the end (for there is no end).
1.The primary purpose of the passage is to
(A) criticize the inflexibility of American economic mythology
(B) contrast “Old World” and “New World” economic ideologies
(C) challenge the integrity of traditional political leaders
(D) champion those Americans whom the author deems to be neglected
(E) suggest a substitute for the traditional metaphor of a race
2.According to the passage, “Old World” values were based on
(A) ability
(B) property
(C) family connections
(D) guild hierarchies
(E) education
3.In the context of the author's discussion of regulating change, which of the following could be most probably regarded as a “strong referee” in the United States?
(A) A school principal
(B) A political theorist
(C) A federal court judge
(D) A social worker
(E) A government inspector
4.The author sets off (set off: to set apart: make distinct or outstanding) the word “Reform” with quotation marks in order to
(A) emphasize its departure from the concept of settled possessiveness
(B) show his support for a systematic program of change
(C) underscore the flexibility and even amorphousness of United States society
(D) indicate that the term was one of Wilson's favorites
(E) assert that reform in the United States has not been fundamental
5.It can be inferred from the passage that the author most probably thinks that giving the disenfranchised “a piece of the action” is
(A) a compassionate, if misdirected, legislative measure
(B) an example of Americans' resistance to profound social change
(C) an innovative program for genuine social reform
(D) a monument to the efforts of industrial reformers
(E) a surprisingly “Old World” remedy for social ills
6.Which of the following metaphors could the author most appropriately use to summarize his own assessment of the American economic system ?
(A) A windmill
(B) A waterfall
(C) A treadmill
(D) A gyroscope
(E) A bellows
7.It can be inferred from the passage that Woodrow Wilson's ideas about the economic market
(A) encouraged those who “make the system work”
(B) perpetuated traditional legends about America
(C) revealed the prejudices of a man born wealthy
(D) foreshadowed the stock market crash of 1929
(E) began a tradition of presidential proclamations on economics
8.The passage contains information that would answer which of the following questions?
I.What techniques have industrialists used to manipulate a free market?
II.In what ways are “New World” and “Old World” economic policies similar?
III.Has economic policy in the United States tended to reward independent action?
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) III only
(D) I and II only
(E) II and III only
9.Which of the following best expresses the author's main point?
(A) Americans' pride in their jobs continues to give them stamina today.
(B) The absence of a status quo ante has undermined United States economic structure.
(C) The free enterprise system has been only a useless concept in the United States.
(D) The myth of the American free enterprise system is seriously flawed.
(E) Fascination with the ideal of “openness” has made Americans a progressive people.
@bvdhananjay
aah..tuff one
I read the passage thrice, still not sure of a single question
I read the passage thrice, still not sure of a single questionanyways my take:
1.a
2.a
3.b
4.b
5.b
6.d
7.b
8.e
9.c
2.a
3.b
4.b
5.b
6.d
7.b
8.e
9.c
RC10:
1)b
2)b
3)d
4)d
I don't think this RC needs explanation!!!
1)b
2)b
3)d
4)d
I don't think this RC needs explanation!!!