Businessman's Role in Civilization Growth
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Throughout the ages the businessman has helped build civilisation's great cities,
provided people with luxuries and artists with patronage, and lift his fellow
citizens to understand the standard of living. In the last few centuries the
businessman has seeded the Industrial Revolution around the world.
The passage best supports the statement that the businessman -
A
is accountable to the society.
.
B
lives luxurious and comfortable life.
.
C
is the beneficiary of the Industrial Revolution.
.
D
is capable of raising his standard of living.
.
E. has contributed to the growth of civilisation.
Countries which do not have a very well-developed
machine tool industry can never (1)
to be even a first grade (2) and
economic power, much less a global industrial power. This is known from
the (3) of countries like Germany, USA,
Japan, Switzerland and so on. When at the end of World War II, Japan
wanted to
become an industrial power, the (4)
step she took was to (5) a machine
tool industry. She decided to be (6)
and not depend on (7) industrial
nations. This was (8) in the long
term rather than going in for (9)
advantage of import of machine tools. Similarly, India also established a
machine tool industry (10) after
independence to foster its fledging industries.
1. (a)
aspire (b) manifest (c) agree (d) prosper (e) pursue
2. (a) political (b) industrial (c) militar (d) progressive (e)
rich
3. (a)
feelings (b) perceptions (c)
plans (d) experience (e) establishment
4. (a)
important (b)
useful (c) economic (d) wise (e) first
5. (a)
develop (b)
nurture (c)
introduce (d)
admit (e) establish
6. (a)
revolutionary (b) industrious (c) self-sufficient (d)
systematic (e) progressive
7. (a)
European (b) developed (c) neighbouring (d) technical (e)
foreign
8. (a)
planned (b)
decided (c) tried (d) beneficial (e) achieved
9. (a)
temporary (b) exceptional (c) easy (d) fast (e) financial
10.
(a) days (b) months (c) immediately (d)
years (e) much
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Answers
1(a)
2(b) 3(d) 4(e)
5(e) 6(c)
7(b) 8(d) 9(a)
10(c)
Directions (1-10): In the following passage there are blanks, each
of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below
the passage and against each, five words/ phrases are suggested,
one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the
appropriate word/phrase in each case and mark your answer.
The skin’s worst enemy is the sun. If you avoid __(1)__ you can
__(2)__ to prolong the young and __(3)__ skin. The sun __(4)__
deprive the skin of __(5)__ hastening the appearance of __(6)__ lines
and wrinkles that __(7)__ is all about. It is __(8)__ responsible for
many skin __(9)__ like pigmentation, discoloration, freckles and
__(10)__ skin cancer. So, protect the skin with a sunscreen and
moisturize it daily.
1. 1) extra exposure to the sun
2) many
3) much
4) additional
5) excessive
2. 1) aid
2) extend
3) help
4) assist
5) make
3. 1) handsomeness of the
2) subtleness
3) luxury
4) beauty
5) suppleness
4. 1) would
2) can
3) may
4) shall
5) will
5. 1) drench
2) water
3) dampness
4) wetness
5) moisture
6. 1) these
2) those
3) some
4) certain
5) much
7. 1) growing
2) increasing
3) ageing
4) mellowing
5) enhancing
8. 1) always
2) also
3) besides
4) even
5) possibly
9. 1) itches
2) illness
3) questions
4) problems
5) scratches
10. 1) certainly
2) even
3) some
4) certain
5) sure
Directions (11 - 15): Read each sentence to find out whether there
is any grammatical mistake/ error in it. The error, if any, will be
in one part of the sentence. Mark the number of that part with
error as your answer. If there is 'No error', mark (5) as your
answer.
11. Despite the police taking several steps (1)/ to check sexual
harassment of women at public places, (2)/ many instances get
reported (3)/ each day from along the city. (4)/ No error (5)
12. The twin cities have been turned (1)/ into a massive garbage
dumping yard (2)/ and the people had faced (3)/ numerous problems
because of the municipal workers strike. (4)/ No error (5)
13. The government said that since there was no mechanism (1)/ to
censor Internet from within, (2)/ online maligning could be countered
(3)/ only by continuing with defamation as a criminal offence. (4)/ No
error (5)
14. In the initial stages of learning a new language (1)/ we learn more
through listening and attempting to copy speech patterns (2)/ and not
through (3)/ reading grammar books. (4)/ No error (5)
15. Pollution and degradation of the environment is, (1)/ according to
the commission's report, (2)/ a matter of (3)/ universal concern. (4)/
No error (5)
Answers:
1. 1
2. 3
3. 1
4. 2
5. 5
6. 4
7. 3
8. 2
9. 4
10. 2
11. 4
12. 3
13. 5
14. 2
Common questions
Powered by AIThe twin cities face significant challenges such as becoming massive garbage dumping yards, leading to numerous problems for the residents whenever there is a municipal workers' strike .
The historical contributions of businessmen, such as building great cities and supporting arts, imply a level of social accountability. By providing luxuries and improving living standards, businessmen have played roles that extend beyond personal gain, indicating their involvement in societal progress and suggesting an ethical responsibility to contribute positively to societal development .
Daily moisturizing complements the use of sunscreen in skin protection by ensuring that the skin retains its moisture, which the sun can deplete, leading to lines and wrinkles. Moisturizers help maintain skin's suppleness and can aid in preventing dry skin, enhancing the protective effects of sunscreen against various skin problems .
The establishment of a machine tool industry was crucial for newly independent India to foster its fledgling industries and achieve self-sufficiency. This strategic move mirrored the steps taken by other countries that successfully transitioned into industrial powers. It enabled India to reduce dependency on foreign industrial nations for machine tools, thus laying the foundation for long-term industrial development .
The businessman has helped build civilization's great cities, provided people with luxuries, supported artists through patronage, and played a role in elevating the standard of living for his fellow citizens. In the last few centuries, the businessman has been instrumental in seeding the Industrial Revolution around the world, contributing significantly to the growth of civilization .
In the initial stages of learning a new language, the primary methods are listening and attempting to copy speech patterns rather than reading grammar books. This approach is effective because it mirrors natural language acquisition, focusing on understanding spoken language and developing conversational skills, which are foundational before delving into more complex grammatical structures .
Online maligning might be defended as a criminal offense because, according to government statements, there is no mechanism within the country to censor the internet effectively. Thus, maintaining the criminal offense status for defamation is deemed a necessary measure to counteract the negative impacts of online maligning .
Excessive exposure to the sun can negatively impact skin health by depriving the skin of moisture, hastening the appearance of aging lines and wrinkles, and contributing to skin problems such as pigmentation, discoloration, freckles, and a higher risk of skin cancer .
Pollution and environmental degradation are considered matters of universal concern, as highlighted in commission reports. These reports stress the importance of addressing environmental challenges globally due to their far-reaching impacts on human health, biodiversity, and climate stability .
A well-developed machine tool industry is crucial for a country aspiring to be an industrial and economic power because it serves as the backbone for manufacturing and technological advancement. Historical examples from Germany, USA, Japan, and Switzerland illustrate that machine tool industries are foundational for achieving industrial power. After World War II, Japan's first step towards becoming an industrial power was to establish a machine tool industry, aiming for self-sufficiency instead of relying on imports, which proved beneficial in the long term .