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Passage-1 Passage-3
It is high time that crypto made a splash in the There can be no doubt that the Circus industry
country but this flash must, as with all needs immediate help. And it is the government
innovations be carefully managed to prevent that can extend the right patronage by offering
rushed creative destruction of systemic abilities.
tax concessions and recognising the rewarding
While critics are right in observing that the 30%
flat rate is a harsh rate, this is a premium and talent. There are awards for literature, science,
price worth paying in exchange for what is music, dance, sports and films. None for circus.
effectively a ruling-out of prospects for a total The brave men and women and children live
ban on Crypto by central government. and die within the confines of a tent, their
glories unknown an unsung
Q. Which among the following can be inferred
from the above passage? Q. Which of the following can be inferred
(a) All innovations pave way for creative from the above passage?
destruction of abilities.
(a) People associated with the circus
(b) Governments across the world must
carefully manage all innovations for industry are facing severe livelihood
maximum benefits. issues.
(c) Very high taxation over innovative (b) Without government action, the
products – is a better option, than industry cannot maintain itself.
prohibition over them. (c) There exist no proper recognition for
(d) None of the above. talent in the circus industry.
(d) None of the above.
Passage-2
More generally the adoption of cryptocurrencies
and virtual assets would enable quicker and Passage-4
cheaper transactions compared to banks and There can be no doubt that the Circus industry
new forms of wealth creation without needs immediate help. And it is the government
centralised intermediaries - which are subject to that can extend the right patronage by offering
accidental or intentional capture by vested tax concessions and recognising the rewarding
interest. While crypto is yet to become talent. There are awards for literature, science,
completely mainstream one can easily see that music, dance, sports and films. None for
we are in the transition phase as investors and
[Link] brave men and women and children
innovator new to the Crypto ecosystem dabble
their feet to test the waters. live and die within the confines of a tent, their
glories unknown an unsung
Q. Which of the following can be inferred
from the above passage? Q. Which of the following can be inferred
(a) Mainstreaming of crypto currencies from the above passage?
can enable more investments and (a) People associated with the circus
innovations. industry are facing severe livelihood
(b) Mainstreaming of crypto currencies issues.
will result in reduction in the power to
banks in the economy. (b) Without government action, the
(c) Mainstreaming of crypto currencies industry cannot maintain itself.
results in minimal chances of wealth (c) There exist no proper recognition for
capturing. talent in the circus industry.
(d) None of the above. (d) None of the above.
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Passage-5 Q. Which of the following can be inferred
The economically advanced among the from the above passage?
backward classes certainly need no props and (a) Self-fulfilment is the most important
can take care of themselves as is the case with goal for an individual.
those similarly placed among the so called (b) The policy of golden mean provides
forward [Link] poor among the higher for self-fulfilment without
castes or classes who are often more deprived compromising freedom.
than some among the backward once certainly (c) Golden mean policy believes in
need to be helped out and it must be strange taxation as a method for addressing
logic that they cannot get it just because of the inequality among individuals.
accident of birth in a particular class. There’s no (d) None of the above.
denying that the traditional gap between the
privileged and the underprivileged should be Passage-7
narrowed. And in a society characterised by In terms of source endowment and agro
wide economic and social inequalities the fruits ecological vulnerabilities, the states of India
of development seem to go almost inevitably to have a range of constraints and are at various
the already well off and well entrenched groups. phases of agricultural development. Therefore,
policies will need to be customised to match
Q. Which of the following can be inferred individual needs; a one-size-fits-all strategy will
from the above passage? not be the best course of action.
(a) Policy makers should devise policies
such that, only deserving people are Q. Which of the following can be inferred
given reservation. from the passage?
(b) Fruits of development are yet to reach (a) India’s agricultural development is
highly uneven due to limited
the underprivileged sections.
resources.
(c) Economic criteria must trump all other
(b) The current idea of single policy for
criterion for identifying the
all the states can no longer produce
underprivileged sections.
results.
(d) None of the above.
(c) The concept of a single agricultural
policy for the entire country must be
Passage-6 abandoned by policymakers.
Taking away from Peter I’m giving to Paul may (d) The Indian agro industry has passed
be good for Paul not necessary for Peter. A almost every phase of development.
competence has by philosophers of all ages
been regarded as a prime condition of self Passage-8
fulfilment. The plans for equalisation evolved Over the years, it has been acknowledged that
by any government in part me on the other hand excessive litigation is a barrier to economic
we deeply influenced by passions and development. Revenue locked in tax dedication
prejudices of the dominant clique. Hence the on the one hand reduces budgetary collections
golden mean has always been favoured by those and, on the other hand, tax litigation
schools of thought that valued freedom. They overburdens the courts. Protracted tax litigation
believed in taxation aided by the traditional often creates an atmosphere of uncertainty in
restraints against covetousness and greed, as the the tax administration regime and discourages
least harmful of preventing gross inequality. the creation of a favourable economic climate.
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Q. Which among the following can be inferred Q. Which among the following can be inferred
from the passage? from the passage?
(a) The tax administration of the country (a) Common belief is essential for better
needs an urgent overhaul. relationship with other beings.
(b) The government should make the right (b) Being completely rational is not
efforts to reduce tax litigation. desirable for better interpersonal
(c) Tax litigation imposes a dual burden relationships.
on the finances of the government. (c) We cannot build better social relations
without believing in myths and other
(d) Tax litigation badly affects the
fictions.
economic prospects of the nation.
(d) A rational mind cannot accept blind
belief unless it is needed to establish a
Passage-9 relationship.
Youth have the potential and power to change
the world. Better hiring the potential of youth Passage-11
for burgeoning economic opportunities is the The renewed fascination with retro technology
role of key stakeholders. At the same time, signifies a cultural shift towards appreciating
instilling values of integrity and humility is the tactile and authentic experiences of bygone
significant in this journey. Youth is often eras within today's digital landscape. Items like
associated with innovative spirit, vinyl records, film cameras, and typewriters,
entrepreneurship, technological prowess, and once considered outdated, have found a
sports, which bring laurels to the nation. dedicated audience among modern enthusiasts
Unleashing their latent potential and seeking a departure from the often intangible
ingeniousness can bring the desired change and nature of digital technology. Vinyl records,
prosperity for all offering a rich sound quality and the ritual of
Q. Which among the following can be inferred physically flipping through albums, stand in
from the passage? stark contrast to the convenience of digital
streaming services. Similarly, film cameras
(a) To ensure the prosperity, youth must
capture moments in a manner distinct from their
be guided in the right direction. digital counterparts, emphasizing the craft and
(b) The potential of youth for a deliberation involved in each shot. Typewriters,
burgeoning economy has been the key with their clacking keys and tangible imprints
to economic growth of Nations on paper, provide a tangible connection to the
(c) Un-used youth potential can spell act of writing that modern keyboards might
disaster for society. lack.
(d) A young person's journey is
significantly impacted by the values of Q. Which of the following can be inferred
integrity and humility. from the resurgence of retro technology
described in the passage?
Passage-10 (a) Modern digital technology is no longer
desirable.
Believing in myths and fictions blindly may not
be acceptable to a rational mind but we need (b) There's a renewed interest in the
tangible and authentic experiences
such beliefs to live life. It is impossible to
provided by outdated technology.
connect with the other people without believing
each other and we can’t believe each other, (c) Vinyl records, film cameras, and
typewriters have advanced
unless we have some common beliefs. A
technologically.
common belief is like a common language
(d) Digital streaming services have
through which we communicate at an emotional
overshadowed all other forms of
level.
technology.
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Passage-12 gardens in cities where natural habitats are often
While urban beekeeping is becoming limited. The honey produced by urban hives
increasingly popular in metropolitan areas, benefits from a diverse array of city flora,
comprehensive data on the exact number of providing high-quality, locally sourced honey.
beehives or beekeepers within urban settings is
often fragmented or localized. However, Q. What suggestions can be inferred to
various cities have reported a growing number enhance urban beekeeping initiatives?
of beekeeping initiatives. For instance, in cities (a) Standardization of urban beekeeping
like New York and London, there has been a practices for city-wide initiatives
noticeable surge in rooftop hives and (b) Promoting the implementation of
community garden beekeeping projects. In beehives in rural areas
London, the number of registered beekeepers (c) Encouraging greater involvement of
has more than doubled in recent years. The hobbyist beekeepers in cities
importance of bees in pollination and
(d) Advocating for increased
maintaining ecosystems is well-documented.
documentation and control of urban
Bees contribute significantly to urban
beekeeping
pollination, supporting green spaces and urban
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