1. What does the author mean by ‘doing’ science?

a. demonstrating exaggerated performance without achieving the desired level

b. managing effectively the administrative functions involved in the power game

c. concentrating on such research which have very low practical utility

d. displaying genuine acumen and performance in scientific studies

e. None of these

2. ‘Doing science’ and ‘managing science’ as implied by the author is analogous to

a. set target and achieving it

b. fact and fantasy

c. originality and show off

d. scientific inventions and discovery of principles

e. inspiration and aspiration

3. The author of the passage has

a. criticized the power-hungry Indian technocrats

b. appreciated the Japanese scientists unduly and exorbitantly

c. hailed India’s technological advancements in the past five decades

d. underestimated the Japanese and Chinese scientists and technologists

e. unreasonably criticized the Indian politicians for their apathy.

4. Which of the following is the commonality between the Indian and the Japanese scientists?

Both have displayed—

a. originality in applied sciences

b. an advancement of substandard quality

c. greed for influence and power

d. remarkable lust for publicity

e. None of these

5. Which of the following is the correct assessment of India’s post-in-dependence nuclear and scientific advancements?

a. originality and adaptability is duly displayed in the field of applied science

b. our achievements in nuclear science and technology are dazzling

c. our achievements are of a very ordinary quality and routine nature

d. our scientists have given full justice to the development needs of nuclear science

e. None of these

6. It appears that the author of the passage is fully convinced that

a. most of the mangers of science and technology are not doing their work properly

b. India’s strength lies in its moral stands an international issues

c. India’s potential for originality in science and technology is utilized

d. our scientists though utilized in our country are recognized abroad

e. people lacking the desired qualities are supported to get at the helm of affairs

7. What according to the passage is the criterion to decide the strength of a country?

a. the country’s population

b. the moral values of the people

c. international understanding cherished by the people

d. potential of people to achieve desired targets

e. achievements in science and technology

8. According to the author of the passage

a. India should continue to borrow technology from abroad

b. India’s potential for originality is not put to optimum utilization

c. India lacks the necessary potential to complete with other nations

d. our scientists did all their best to inspire the younger lot

e. our achievements in nuclear science and technology are dazzling

9. Which of the following factors help prevent the exposure of draw backs in nuclear establishments?

a. the concept of secrecy

b. the constraint of National Security

c. the investigative approach of the Media

a. only a

b. only b

c. only c

d. only a and b

e. only a and c

Directions: Pick out the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold type as used in the passage.

10. MANAGED:

a. performed

b. maneuvered

c. trained

d. organized

e. conducted

11. PRETENSIONS:

a. claims

b. access

c. apathy

d. permissiveness

e. shortcomings

12. SUBTLE:

a. innocent

b. soft

c. dangerous

d. insidious

e. devastating

Directions: Pick out the word that is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word printed in bold type as used in the passage

13. SUBSTANTIAL:

a. extensive

b. independent

c. noteworthy

d. uncompromising

e. Insignificant

14. LATENT:

a. concealed

b. real

c. apparent

d. dubious

e. untrustworthy

15. DAZZLING:

a. glaring

b. unscrupulous

c. exposing

d. unnoticeable

e. lustrous

Answers to English Comprehension Questions for SSC CGL Exam:

1. d, 2. c, 3. a, 4. e, 5. c, 6. a, 7. e, 8. b, 9. d, 10. b, 11. a, 12. b, 13. e, 14. c, 15. d