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Reading Comprehension

12 previous year questions.

Volume: 12 Ques
Yield: Medium

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Chapter Questions
12 MCQs

01
PYQ 2016
medium
english ID: bitsat-2
According to the author his countrymen should
1
read the story of other nations
2
have a better understanding of other nations
3
not react to other actions
4
have little contacts with other nations
02
PYQ 2016
medium
english ID: bitsat-2
The character of a nation is the result of its
1
Mentality
2
Cultural heritage
3
Gross ignorance
4
Socio-political conditions
03
PYQ 2016
medium
english ID: bitsat-2
The need for a greater understanding between nations
1
was always there
2
is no longer there
3
is more today than ever before
4
will always be there
04
PYQ 2016
medium
english ID: bitsat-2
According to the author of β€œMentality of a given nation” is mainly produced of its
1
History
2
International position
3
Politics
4
Present character
05
PYQ 2018
medium
english ID: bitsat-2
Which of the following is/are not true in the context of the passage?
1
Eastern and Southern states are worst hit in winter by burning of biomass.
2
The smallest particulate matter PM2.5 penetrates and gets lodged in lungs.
3
Data on fine particulates in India show that in several locations the pollutants come from the smoke emitted by vehicles.
4
None is true
06
PYQ 2018
medium
english ID: bitsat-2
According to the WHO Global Burden of Disease study which of the following is/are pollution linked health impacts? (I) Infection of the lower respiratory system
(II) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(III) Stroke and ischaemic heart disease
1
Only (I)
2
Only (III)
3
Both (I) and (II)
4
All of the above
07
PYQ 2018
medium
english ID: bitsat-2
As per the given passage, which of the measure(s) is/are suggested for lowering particulate matter in the atmosphere? (I) Making cleaner fuels available
(II) Landscaping open areas
(III) Providing cooking stoves designed scientifically
1
Only (I)
2
Both (I) and (II)
3
All of the above
4
None of these
08
PYQ 2018
medium
english ID: bitsat-2
The conclusion regarding the deaths attributed to particulate matter 2.5 micrometers is considered to be caveated because
1
Measurement of all aspects of PM2.5 has been done comprehensively
2
Measurement of all aspects of PM2.5 is not radical
3
Relation between pollution, disease and death is complete
4
None of these
09
PYQ 2020
medium
english ID: bitsat-2
According to the author countrymen should
1
read the story of other nations
2
have a better understanding of other nations
3
not react on political situations
4
have vital contacts with other nations
10
PYQ 2020
medium
english ID: bitsat-2
The character of a nation is the result of its
1
Mentality
2
cultural heritage
3
gross ignorance
4
socio-political conditions
11
PYQ 2020
medium
english ID: bitsat-2
The need for greater understanding between nations
1
was always there
2
is no longer there
3
is more today than ever before
4
will always be there
12
PYQ 2020
medium
english ID: bitsat-2
According to the author, β€˜Mentality’ of a nation is mainly product of its
1
History
2
international position
3
Politics
4
present character

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