Directions ( Q.No.s 1 – 6 ) Read the following passages to answer the given questions based on it. Some words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Passage I
Rationalism has been defined as the mental attitude which unreservedly accepts the supremacy of reason and aims at establishing a system of philosophy and ethic verifiable by experience and independent if all arbitrary assumptions or authority. This definition of rationalism was framed at the inauguration of the Rationalist press Association ( RPA) in London in year 1899.
1.This paragraph best supports the statement that (3)
(1) Ethics does not constitute a part of Philosophy.
(2) One has to accept certain beliefs to find the final truth.
(3)Rationalism is not a set of beliefs which is devoid of verification.
(4) Mental attitude is independent of all assumptions.
(5)Only RPA can establish philosophy of Rationalism
2.Which of the following words is most nearly the same , in meaning as the word unreservedly used in the paragraph? (2)
(1)Conditionally
(2)Fully
(3)Partially
(4) Collectively
(5)Unilaterally
Passage II
In today’s world where teachers have a busy schedule , it is noticed that only a few teachers have time for the student’ learning experiences. One thing which is lacking in almost all classrooms is teachers motivating students to do better. What happens is that teachers would like to give attention to the students who have high intelligence and who are academically good. A larger portion of the students population is neglected .Teachers blame them for not trying do their best.
3.The author would like the teachers to (4)
(1) motivate bright students to enhance their academic achievements.
(2) improve their own academic standards to motivate students
(3)keep their schedule busy by carrying out various duties
(4) encourage and give planned learning experiences to all students
(5)encourage good students to help poor students.
4.According to the author, why are teachers not in a position to perform their expected role? (5)
(1) Majority of the students neglect classroom teaching
(2) The students are very busy and have less time to learn
(3)Intelligent students are after teacher, secking their help in studies
(4) They are forced to spend more time in motivating good students
(5)None of the above
Passage III
Due to the development of individualism, and permissiveness, social norms have become slack and parents and teachers are unable to play their traditional role of shaping the character of their children and peoples. The growing complexity of society due to technological development and the slackness of social norms as a results of the growth of individualism and permissiveness are the two causes of the moral crises of our time.
5.According to the author, which of the following is one of the outcome of the present crises of our time? (1)
(1) Inability of parents and teachers to develop value base of children
(2) More than expected growth of science and technology.
(3)Increasing social cohesiveness in spite of violence and disturbances
(4) Emergence of new social norms which obstruct growth of individualism.
(5)None of these
6.Which of the following words is most opposite in meaning of the word slackness as used in the passage? (1)
(1) Rigidity
(2) Vigorous
(3)Sluggishness
(4) Business
(5)Tightness
