Reading Comprehension questions

Passage (Public libraries): Public libraries are often seen as quiet places full of old books, but many have changed a great deal. In several Indian cities, libraries now offer free internet access, coding workshops and spaces where students can prepare for competitive exams. For families who cannot afford books or a home computer, such services make a real difference. However, many libraries struggle with limited funding, and some have reduced their opening hours. Supporters argue that a small public investment in libraries brings large returns, because it helps people gain skills that lead to better jobs.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

1. Libraries should stop buying books
2. Libraries have changed and still matter, though funding is a challenge
3. Libraries are only useful for children
4. Internet access has made libraries useless

Passage (Public libraries): Public libraries are often seen as quiet places full of old books, but many have changed a great deal. In several Indian cities, libraries now offer free internet access, coding workshops and spaces where students can prepare for competitive exams. For families who cannot afford books or a home computer, such services make a real difference. However, many libraries struggle with limited funding, and some have reduced their opening hours. Supporters argue that a small public investment in libraries brings large returns, because it helps people gain skills that lead to better jobs.

2. According to the passage, who benefits most from library services?

1. Families who cannot afford books or computers
2. Book publishers
3. Government officials
4. Wealthy families

Passage (Public libraries): Public libraries are often seen as quiet places full of old books, but many have changed a great deal. In several Indian cities, libraries now offer free internet access, coding workshops and spaces where students can prepare for competitive exams. For families who cannot afford books or a home computer, such services make a real difference. However, many libraries struggle with limited funding, and some have reduced their opening hours. Supporters argue that a small public investment in libraries brings large returns, because it helps people gain skills that lead to better jobs.

3. What problem do many libraries face?

1. Noise complaints
2. Too many visitors
3. Lack of books in English
4. Limited funding

Passage (Public libraries): Public libraries are often seen as quiet places full of old books, but many have changed a great deal. In several Indian cities, libraries now offer free internet access, coding workshops and spaces where students can prepare for competitive exams. For families who cannot afford books or a home computer, such services make a real difference. However, many libraries struggle with limited funding, and some have reduced their opening hours. Supporters argue that a small public investment in libraries brings large returns, because it helps people gain skills that lead to better jobs.

4. Which word is closest in meaning to "returns" as used in the passage?

1. Journeys back
2. Answers
3. Benefits
4. Refunds of books

Passage (Electric buses): Electric buses are becoming common in Indian cities. They produce no exhaust at the point of use, which improves air quality on busy roads, and they are much quieter than diesel buses. Their main drawback is cost: an electric bus can cost twice as much as a diesel one, and charging depots need large investments. To manage this, several state transport corporations lease buses instead of buying them, paying operators per kilometre. Experts say that over a bus's lifetime, lower fuel and maintenance costs can balance the higher price.

5. Which advantage of electric buses is NOT mentioned?

1. They are quieter
2. They have lower fuel costs
3. They improve air quality
4. They travel faster than diesel buses

Passage (Electric buses): Electric buses are becoming common in Indian cities. They produce no exhaust at the point of use, which improves air quality on busy roads, and they are much quieter than diesel buses. Their main drawback is cost: an electric bus can cost twice as much as a diesel one, and charging depots need large investments. To manage this, several state transport corporations lease buses instead of buying them, paying operators per kilometre. Experts say that over a bus's lifetime, lower fuel and maintenance costs can balance the higher price.

6. How do some transport corporations deal with the high cost?

1. By raising ticket prices sharply
2. By buying only second-hand buses
3. By running buses at night only
4. By leasing buses and paying per kilometre

Passage (Electric buses): Electric buses are becoming common in Indian cities. They produce no exhaust at the point of use, which improves air quality on busy roads, and they are much quieter than diesel buses. Their main drawback is cost: an electric bus can cost twice as much as a diesel one, and charging depots need large investments. To manage this, several state transport corporations lease buses instead of buying them, paying operators per kilometre. Experts say that over a bus's lifetime, lower fuel and maintenance costs can balance the higher price.

7. What can balance the higher purchase price over time?

1. Government fines on diesel buses
2. Lower fuel and maintenance costs
3. Fewer routes
4. Advertising on buses

Passage (Electric buses): Electric buses are becoming common in Indian cities. They produce no exhaust at the point of use, which improves air quality on busy roads, and they are much quieter than diesel buses. Their main drawback is cost: an electric bus can cost twice as much as a diesel one, and charging depots need large investments. To manage this, several state transport corporations lease buses instead of buying them, paying operators per kilometre. Experts say that over a bus's lifetime, lower fuel and maintenance costs can balance the higher price.

8. The tone of the passage is best described as:

1. Balanced and informative
2. Angry
3. Strongly against electric buses
4. Humorous

Passage (Learning to code): Many students believe they must master a programming language completely before building anything useful. In practice, the opposite often works better. Small projects, such as a calculator or a to-do list, force learners to look up only what they need, and the effort of fixing real errors fixes concepts in memory. Employers, too, increasingly value a portfolio of working projects over certificates alone. That does not mean theory is unimportant: data structures and algorithms still decide how well a program performs when it grows. The best approach combines both, building often while steadily strengthening the fundamentals.

9. What does the author suggest is a common mistake students make?

1. Ignoring certificates
2. Learning too many languages
3. Waiting to master a language before building anything
4. Building too many projects

Passage (Learning to code): Many students believe they must master a programming language completely before building anything useful. In practice, the opposite often works better. Small projects, such as a calculator or a to-do list, force learners to look up only what they need, and the effort of fixing real errors fixes concepts in memory. Employers, too, increasingly value a portfolio of working projects over certificates alone. That does not mean theory is unimportant: data structures and algorithms still decide how well a program performs when it grows. The best approach combines both, building often while steadily strengthening the fundamentals.

10. Why are small projects helpful, according to the passage?

1. Employers ask for calculators
2. They need no theory at all
3. They are easy to sell
4. Fixing real errors helps concepts stick

Passage (Learning to code): Many students believe they must master a programming language completely before building anything useful. In practice, the opposite often works better. Small projects, such as a calculator or a to-do list, force learners to look up only what they need, and the effort of fixing real errors fixes concepts in memory. Employers, too, increasingly value a portfolio of working projects over certificates alone. That does not mean theory is unimportant: data structures and algorithms still decide how well a program performs when it grows. The best approach combines both, building often while steadily strengthening the fundamentals.

11. What role does the author give to theory?

1. It still matters for performance as programs grow
2. It replaces projects
3. It is useless for jobs
4. It should be learned only after getting a job

Passage (Learning to code): Many students believe they must master a programming language completely before building anything useful. In practice, the opposite often works better. Small projects, such as a calculator or a to-do list, force learners to look up only what they need, and the effort of fixing real errors fixes concepts in memory. Employers, too, increasingly value a portfolio of working projects over certificates alone. That does not mean theory is unimportant: data structures and algorithms still decide how well a program performs when it grows. The best approach combines both, building often while steadily strengthening the fundamentals.

12. Which approach does the author recommend?

1. Only theory
2. Only certificates
3. Only copying projects online
4. Combining regular building with strengthening fundamentals

Passage (Millets): Millets such as jowar, bajra and ragi were once everyday food across the Deccan. Over the last few decades, rice and wheat replaced them in many homes, partly because government schemes supplied those grains cheaply. Millets, however, need far less water than rice and grow well in dry regions, which makes them attractive as rainfall becomes less predictable. They are also rich in fibre and minerals. Recently, schools in some states have added millet dishes to midday meals, and start-ups sell ready-to-cook millet products, hoping to win back urban customers.

13. Why did rice and wheat replace millets in many homes?

1. Millets became too expensive to grow
2. Millets were banned
3. People disliked the taste of millets
4. Government schemes supplied them cheaply

Passage (Millets): Millets such as jowar, bajra and ragi were once everyday food across the Deccan. Over the last few decades, rice and wheat replaced them in many homes, partly because government schemes supplied those grains cheaply. Millets, however, need far less water than rice and grow well in dry regions, which makes them attractive as rainfall becomes less predictable. They are also rich in fibre and minerals. Recently, schools in some states have added millet dishes to midday meals, and start-ups sell ready-to-cook millet products, hoping to win back urban customers.

14. Which feature makes millets suitable for dry regions?

1. They grow only in winter
2. They need far less water
3. They are imported
4. They need fertiliser

Passage (Millets): Millets such as jowar, bajra and ragi were once everyday food across the Deccan. Over the last few decades, rice and wheat replaced them in many homes, partly because government schemes supplied those grains cheaply. Millets, however, need far less water than rice and grow well in dry regions, which makes them attractive as rainfall becomes less predictable. They are also rich in fibre and minerals. Recently, schools in some states have added millet dishes to midday meals, and start-ups sell ready-to-cook millet products, hoping to win back urban customers.

15. What are start-ups doing, according to the passage?

1. Selling ready-to-cook millet products
2. Exporting rice
3. Growing wheat
4. Opening schools

Passage (Millets): Millets such as jowar, bajra and ragi were once everyday food across the Deccan. Over the last few decades, rice and wheat replaced them in many homes, partly because government schemes supplied those grains cheaply. Millets, however, need far less water than rice and grow well in dry regions, which makes them attractive as rainfall becomes less predictable. They are also rich in fibre and minerals. Recently, schools in some states have added millet dishes to midday meals, and start-ups sell ready-to-cook millet products, hoping to win back urban customers.

16. The word "attractive" in the passage most nearly means:

1. Expensive
2. Appealing as an option
3. Good-looking
4. Magnetic

Passage (Remote work): Remote work spread quickly during the pandemic and many companies kept it afterwards. Employees often report that skipping long commutes gives them more time and less stress. Companies save on office space. Yet remote work has costs as well. New employees can find it harder to learn from colleagues, and some managers worry that teamwork suffers when people rarely meet. As a result, many firms now follow a hybrid model, asking staff to come to the office on fixed days while allowing work from home on others.

17. What benefit for employees is mentioned?

1. Higher salaries
2. More time and less stress from skipping commutes
3. Free laptops
4. Longer holidays

Passage (Remote work): Remote work spread quickly during the pandemic and many companies kept it afterwards. Employees often report that skipping long commutes gives them more time and less stress. Companies save on office space. Yet remote work has costs as well. New employees can find it harder to learn from colleagues, and some managers worry that teamwork suffers when people rarely meet. As a result, many firms now follow a hybrid model, asking staff to come to the office on fixed days while allowing work from home on others.

18. Who may find remote work especially hard?

1. Customers
2. Senior managers
3. New employees
4. Office landlords

Passage (Remote work): Remote work spread quickly during the pandemic and many companies kept it afterwards. Employees often report that skipping long commutes gives them more time and less stress. Companies save on office space. Yet remote work has costs as well. New employees can find it harder to learn from colleagues, and some managers worry that teamwork suffers when people rarely meet. As a result, many firms now follow a hybrid model, asking staff to come to the office on fixed days while allowing work from home on others.

19. What is the hybrid model?

1. Working only at night
2. Working from two offices
3. Fixed office days with work from home on other days
4. Working without managers

Passage (Remote work): Remote work spread quickly during the pandemic and many companies kept it afterwards. Employees often report that skipping long commutes gives them more time and less stress. Companies save on office space. Yet remote work has costs as well. New employees can find it harder to learn from colleagues, and some managers worry that teamwork suffers when people rarely meet. As a result, many firms now follow a hybrid model, asking staff to come to the office on fixed days while allowing work from home on others.

20. Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

1. Remote work has both advantages and drawbacks
2. Remote work should be banned
3. Teamwork never suffers remotely
4. Offices are no longer needed

Passage (Learning from mistakes): Many students fear making mistakes, especially in mock tests. Yet researchers who study learning have found that mistakes, when reviewed carefully, help memory more than easy successes. When a student gets a question wrong and then studies the correct method, the brain links the new idea to the earlier confusion, which makes it easier to recall later. The key is reviewing errors soon after the test, not just checking the final score. Students who keep a short notebook of their mistakes often improve faster than those who only attempt more and more questions.

21. What is the main idea of the passage?

1. Final scores are the only thing that matters
2. Reviewing mistakes helps students learn better
3. Students should avoid mock tests
4. Attempting more questions is always best

Passage (Learning from mistakes): Many students fear making mistakes, especially in mock tests. Yet researchers who study learning have found that mistakes, when reviewed carefully, help memory more than easy successes. When a student gets a question wrong and then studies the correct method, the brain links the new idea to the earlier confusion, which makes it easier to recall later. The key is reviewing errors soon after the test, not just checking the final score. Students who keep a short notebook of their mistakes often improve faster than those who only attempt more and more questions.

22. According to the passage, when should errors be reviewed?

1. Never
2. Once a year
3. Soon after the test
4. Only before the final exam

Passage (Learning from mistakes): Many students fear making mistakes, especially in mock tests. Yet researchers who study learning have found that mistakes, when reviewed carefully, help memory more than easy successes. When a student gets a question wrong and then studies the correct method, the brain links the new idea to the earlier confusion, which makes it easier to recall later. The key is reviewing errors soon after the test, not just checking the final score. Students who keep a short notebook of their mistakes often improve faster than those who only attempt more and more questions.

23. What habit does the passage recommend?

1. Skipping difficult questions
2. Taking tests without timing
3. Keeping a short notebook of mistakes
4. Studying only easy topics

Passage (Learning from mistakes): Many students fear making mistakes, especially in mock tests. Yet researchers who study learning have found that mistakes, when reviewed carefully, help memory more than easy successes. When a student gets a question wrong and then studies the correct method, the brain links the new idea to the earlier confusion, which makes it easier to recall later. The key is reviewing errors soon after the test, not just checking the final score. Students who keep a short notebook of their mistakes often improve faster than those who only attempt more and more questions.

24. The word "recall" in the passage most nearly means:

1. Cancel
2. Telephone
3. Remember
4. Repeat aloud

Passage (Millets): Millets such as jowar, bajra and ragi were once everyday food across India. Over the last fifty years, rice and wheat replaced them on most plates. Now millets are returning. They need far less water than rice and can grow on poor soil, which makes them suitable for dry regions. They are also rich in fibre and minerals. The United Nations declared 2023 the International Year of Millets, and many Indian cities now have restaurants and packaged foods that use them. Farmers, however, say they need better prices before they will grow more.

25. Why are millets suitable for dry regions?

1. They need a lot of fertiliser
2. They grow only in cold places
3. They need little water and grow on poor soil
4. They are easy to export

Passage (Millets): Millets such as jowar, bajra and ragi were once everyday food across India. Over the last fifty years, rice and wheat replaced them on most plates. Now millets are returning. They need far less water than rice and can grow on poor soil, which makes them suitable for dry regions. They are also rich in fibre and minerals. The United Nations declared 2023 the International Year of Millets, and many Indian cities now have restaurants and packaged foods that use them. Farmers, however, say they need better prices before they will grow more.

26. What replaced millets on most plates?

1. Maize and barley
2. Rice and wheat
3. Packaged snacks
4. Pulses

Passage (Millets): Millets such as jowar, bajra and ragi were once everyday food across India. Over the last fifty years, rice and wheat replaced them on most plates. Now millets are returning. They need far less water than rice and can grow on poor soil, which makes them suitable for dry regions. They are also rich in fibre and minerals. The United Nations declared 2023 the International Year of Millets, and many Indian cities now have restaurants and packaged foods that use them. Farmers, however, say they need better prices before they will grow more.

27. What do farmers want before growing more millets?

1. Fewer restaurants
2. Better prices
3. New machines
4. More rain

Passage (Millets): Millets such as jowar, bajra and ragi were once everyday food across India. Over the last fifty years, rice and wheat replaced them on most plates. Now millets are returning. They need far less water than rice and can grow on poor soil, which makes them suitable for dry regions. They are also rich in fibre and minerals. The United Nations declared 2023 the International Year of Millets, and many Indian cities now have restaurants and packaged foods that use them. Farmers, however, say they need better prices before they will grow more.

28. Which statement is supported by the passage?

1. Millets are making a comeback
2. The UN banned millets
3. Millets were never eaten in India
4. Millets need more water than rice

Passage (Remote work): After 2020, many IT companies allowed employees to work from home. Employees saved hours of travel and many said they could focus better. Companies saved on office costs. But problems appeared too. New joiners found it hard to learn without seniors nearby, and some teams felt less connected. By 2024, most large firms had moved to a hybrid model, asking staff to come to the office two or three days a week. Supporters say this mix keeps the benefits of both while reducing the drawbacks.

29. What problem did new joiners face while working from home?

1. Learning without seniors nearby
2. Too much travel
3. Too many meetings in person
4. High office costs

Passage (Remote work): After 2020, many IT companies allowed employees to work from home. Employees saved hours of travel and many said they could focus better. Companies saved on office costs. But problems appeared too. New joiners found it hard to learn without seniors nearby, and some teams felt less connected. By 2024, most large firms had moved to a hybrid model, asking staff to come to the office two or three days a week. Supporters say this mix keeps the benefits of both while reducing the drawbacks.

30. What is a hybrid model, as described here?

1. Working from the office on some days and from home on others
2. Working only from home
3. Working for two companies
4. Working only night shifts

Passage (Remote work): After 2020, many IT companies allowed employees to work from home. Employees saved hours of travel and many said they could focus better. Companies saved on office costs. But problems appeared too. New joiners found it hard to learn without seniors nearby, and some teams felt less connected. By 2024, most large firms had moved to a hybrid model, asking staff to come to the office two or three days a week. Supporters say this mix keeps the benefits of both while reducing the drawbacks.

31. Which was a benefit for employees?

1. Fewer holidays
2. Longer commutes
3. Higher office costs
4. Saving hours of travel

Passage (Remote work): After 2020, many IT companies allowed employees to work from home. Employees saved hours of travel and many said they could focus better. Companies saved on office costs. But problems appeared too. New joiners found it hard to learn without seniors nearby, and some teams felt less connected. By 2024, most large firms had moved to a hybrid model, asking staff to come to the office two or three days a week. Supporters say this mix keeps the benefits of both while reducing the drawbacks.

32. The tone of the passage is best described as:

1. Humorous
2. Sad
3. Balanced
4. Angry

Passage (The habit of reading): Surveys show that young people today read more words than ever, but mostly in short messages and posts. Long reading, such as books and detailed articles, has declined. Teachers worry that this affects concentration, because following a long argument trains the mind to stay focused. Some colleges have started reading clubs where students discuss one book a month. Members say the discussions make reading feel social rather than a chore, and many report reading more outside the club as well.

33. What kind of reading has declined?

1. Reading of posts
2. Long reading such as books and detailed articles
3. All reading
4. Reading of short messages

Passage (The habit of reading): Surveys show that young people today read more words than ever, but mostly in short messages and posts. Long reading, such as books and detailed articles, has declined. Teachers worry that this affects concentration, because following a long argument trains the mind to stay focused. Some colleges have started reading clubs where students discuss one book a month. Members say the discussions make reading feel social rather than a chore, and many report reading more outside the club as well.

34. Why are teachers worried?

1. Clubs are too noisy
2. It may affect concentration
3. Students read too many books
4. Books are too expensive

Passage (The habit of reading): Surveys show that young people today read more words than ever, but mostly in short messages and posts. Long reading, such as books and detailed articles, has declined. Teachers worry that this affects concentration, because following a long argument trains the mind to stay focused. Some colleges have started reading clubs where students discuss one book a month. Members say the discussions make reading feel social rather than a chore, and many report reading more outside the club as well.

35. What do reading club members say?

1. They prefer short posts
2. Reading clubs are boring
3. Discussions make reading feel social
4. They read less outside the club

Passage (The habit of reading): Surveys show that young people today read more words than ever, but mostly in short messages and posts. Long reading, such as books and detailed articles, has declined. Teachers worry that this affects concentration, because following a long argument trains the mind to stay focused. Some colleges have started reading clubs where students discuss one book a month. Members say the discussions make reading feel social rather than a chore, and many report reading more outside the club as well.

36. The word "chore" most nearly means:

1. A celebration
2. A chorus
3. A reward
4. A boring task

Passage (Solar rooftops): More Indian homes are installing solar panels on their rooftops. A typical system costs a family about the price of a used scooter, but government subsidies reduce this. Once installed, the panels can cut electricity bills sharply, and extra power can be sold back to the grid in many states. The main obstacles are the upfront cost and a lack of trusted installers in smaller towns. Experts expect prices to keep falling as more panels are made in India.

37. What reduces the cost of a solar system?

1. Imported panels
2. Government subsidies
3. Selling the scooter
4. Higher electricity bills

Passage (Solar rooftops): More Indian homes are installing solar panels on their rooftops. A typical system costs a family about the price of a used scooter, but government subsidies reduce this. Once installed, the panels can cut electricity bills sharply, and extra power can be sold back to the grid in many states. The main obstacles are the upfront cost and a lack of trusted installers in smaller towns. Experts expect prices to keep falling as more panels are made in India.

38. What can families do with extra power in many states?

1. Sell it back to the grid
2. Give it to neighbours for free only
3. Nothing
4. Store it forever

Passage (Solar rooftops): More Indian homes are installing solar panels on their rooftops. A typical system costs a family about the price of a used scooter, but government subsidies reduce this. Once installed, the panels can cut electricity bills sharply, and extra power can be sold back to the grid in many states. The main obstacles are the upfront cost and a lack of trusted installers in smaller towns. Experts expect prices to keep falling as more panels are made in India.

39. Which is mentioned as an obstacle?

1. Too much sunlight
2. Lack of trusted installers in smaller towns
3. Too many subsidies
4. Falling prices

Passage (Solar rooftops): More Indian homes are installing solar panels on their rooftops. A typical system costs a family about the price of a used scooter, but government subsidies reduce this. Once installed, the panels can cut electricity bills sharply, and extra power can be sold back to the grid in many states. The main obstacles are the upfront cost and a lack of trusted installers in smaller towns. Experts expect prices to keep falling as more panels are made in India.

40. Why do experts expect prices to fall?

1. Subsidies are ending
2. Sunlight is increasing
3. More panels are being made in India
4. Demand is falling

Passage (First job): Starting a first job is exciting but also confusing. Many freshers expect to write code from day one, but the first weeks are often spent in training and learning the company's tools. Managers say the freshers who do best are not always those with the highest marks. They are the ones who ask questions, take notes and finish small tasks on time. Communication matters too: a short, clear update to a team lead is often valued more than a long, late report.

41. How are the first weeks of a job often spent?

1. On holiday
2. Writing code for clients from day one
3. In training and learning the company's tools
4. Interviewing other candidates

Passage (First job): Starting a first job is exciting but also confusing. Many freshers expect to write code from day one, but the first weeks are often spent in training and learning the company's tools. Managers say the freshers who do best are not always those with the highest marks. They are the ones who ask questions, take notes and finish small tasks on time. Communication matters too: a short, clear update to a team lead is often valued more than a long, late report.

42. According to managers, which freshers do best?

1. Those who work alone silently
2. Those who write long reports
3. Only those with the highest marks
4. Those who ask questions and finish small tasks on time

Passage (First job): Starting a first job is exciting but also confusing. Many freshers expect to write code from day one, but the first weeks are often spent in training and learning the company's tools. Managers say the freshers who do best are not always those with the highest marks. They are the ones who ask questions, take notes and finish small tasks on time. Communication matters too: a short, clear update to a team lead is often valued more than a long, late report.

43. What kind of update is valued more?

1. An update sent once a month
2. A short, clear update
3. No update at all
4. A long, late report

Passage (First job): Starting a first job is exciting but also confusing. Many freshers expect to write code from day one, but the first weeks are often spent in training and learning the company's tools. Managers say the freshers who do best are not always those with the highest marks. They are the ones who ask questions, take notes and finish small tasks on time. Communication matters too: a short, clear update to a team lead is often valued more than a long, late report.

44. What is the passage mainly about?

1. Why training is useless
2. How to write long reports
3. How to get high marks
4. Habits that help freshers succeed in a first job

Passage (Street food safety): Street food is a big part of Indian city life, from pani puri to dosa. It is cheap, quick and often delicious. But food safety officers say that unclean water and uncovered food can spread illness, especially in the monsoon. Some cities now train vendors in hygiene and give certificates to those who follow simple rules, such as using filtered water, wearing gloves and covering food. Customers can help by choosing busy stalls, where food is freshly made and sold quickly.

45. When is the risk of illness from street food described as higher?

1. In winter
2. At midnight
3. In the monsoon
4. During festivals only

Passage (Street food safety): Street food is a big part of Indian city life, from pani puri to dosa. It is cheap, quick and often delicious. But food safety officers say that unclean water and uncovered food can spread illness, especially in the monsoon. Some cities now train vendors in hygiene and give certificates to those who follow simple rules, such as using filtered water, wearing gloves and covering food. Customers can help by choosing busy stalls, where food is freshly made and sold quickly.

46. Which is one of the hygiene rules mentioned?

1. Selling food only at night
2. Using plastic plates only
3. Raising prices
4. Using filtered water

Passage (Street food safety): Street food is a big part of Indian city life, from pani puri to dosa. It is cheap, quick and often delicious. But food safety officers say that unclean water and uncovered food can spread illness, especially in the monsoon. Some cities now train vendors in hygiene and give certificates to those who follow simple rules, such as using filtered water, wearing gloves and covering food. Customers can help by choosing busy stalls, where food is freshly made and sold quickly.

47. Why does the passage suggest choosing busy stalls?

1. They are quieter
2. They are cheaper
3. Food there is freshly made and sold quickly
4. They have certificates for sure

Passage (Street food safety): Street food is a big part of Indian city life, from pani puri to dosa. It is cheap, quick and often delicious. But food safety officers say that unclean water and uncovered food can spread illness, especially in the monsoon. Some cities now train vendors in hygiene and give certificates to those who follow simple rules, such as using filtered water, wearing gloves and covering food. Customers can help by choosing busy stalls, where food is freshly made and sold quickly.

48. The passage's attitude towards street food is:

1. Positive but cautious
2. Completely negative
3. Indifferent
4. Mocking

Passage (Group discussions): Many companies use group discussions to choose candidates. A group of eight to ten people is given a topic and about fifteen minutes to discuss it. Evaluators are not looking for the loudest speaker. They watch whether a candidate makes relevant points, listens to others and helps the group move forward. Starting the discussion can earn credit, but only if the opening is clear. Summarising the discussion at the end is another way to stand out.

49. What are evaluators looking for?

1. The person who speaks the longest
2. Someone who agrees with everyone
3. Relevant points, listening and helping the group move forward
4. The loudest speaker

Passage (Group discussions): Many companies use group discussions to choose candidates. A group of eight to ten people is given a topic and about fifteen minutes to discuss it. Evaluators are not looking for the loudest speaker. They watch whether a candidate makes relevant points, listens to others and helps the group move forward. Starting the discussion can earn credit, but only if the opening is clear. Summarising the discussion at the end is another way to stand out.

50. When does starting the discussion earn credit?

1. Only if it is long
2. Never
3. Always
4. Only if the opening is clear

Passage (Group discussions): Many companies use group discussions to choose candidates. A group of eight to ten people is given a topic and about fifteen minutes to discuss it. Evaluators are not looking for the loudest speaker. They watch whether a candidate makes relevant points, listens to others and helps the group move forward. Starting the discussion can earn credit, but only if the opening is clear. Summarising the discussion at the end is another way to stand out.

51. How long is a typical discussion, according to the passage?

1. Five minutes
2. Two hours
3. An hour
4. About fifteen minutes

Passage (Group discussions): Many companies use group discussions to choose candidates. A group of eight to ten people is given a topic and about fifteen minutes to discuss it. Evaluators are not looking for the loudest speaker. They watch whether a candidate makes relevant points, listens to others and helps the group move forward. Starting the discussion can earn credit, but only if the opening is clear. Summarising the discussion at the end is another way to stand out.

52. Which is another way to stand out?

1. Summarising the discussion at the end
2. Changing the topic
3. Staying silent
4. Interrupting often