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Day 146: SSC CGL English

5 questions (13 parts). Try each one first, then open its answer.

  1. Question 1 (case study, 5 parts)

    Cloze Test. Asked once: 25 Sep 2024 S3

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The rise in global temperature (1)__________ already occurred is leading to extreme weather events that bring (2)__________ heat waves and droughts, devastating floods and increasingly powerful hurricanes and tropical storms. The combination of these factors means the impact on human health is increasing and is (3)__________ accelerate. But there is room for hope, particularly if governments take action now to (4)__________ the pledges made at Glasgow in November 2021 and to go further in resolving the climate crisis. WHO is (5)__________ governments to lead a just, equitable, and fast phase out of fossil fuels and transition to a clean energy future.
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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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  2. Question 2

    Fill in the Blanks. Asked once: 25 Sep 2024 S1

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Raj is very interested in studying human psychology, so he decided to pursue his master's degree in __________.

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  3. Question 3

    Grammar. Asked once: 23 Sep 2025 S3

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    Fill the correct degree of comparison: Of all the solutions proposed, this one is by far the _____.

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  4. Question 4

    Idioms and Phrases. Asked once: 24 Sep 2025 S1

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    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Harp on the same string

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  5. Question 5 (case study, 5 parts)

    Reading Comprehension. Asked once: 17 Sep 2025 S1

    Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage : India's legacy of healing practices—embodied in disciplines such as Yoga, Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani—presents a complex synthesis of philosophy, biology, and metaphysics. Far from being static relics of the past, these systems have exhibited an evolving dynamism, continuously negotiating their space within both indigenous frameworks and global health discourses. At the heart of this healing ethos lies the idea that the human body is not an isolated physiological entity but a site of interconnected energies and rhythms. Yoga, as codified in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, is not merely a physical regimen but a holistic path aimed at harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit. In the modern era, however, it has undergone commodification, particularly in the West, where its philosophical moorings are often diluted into mere physical exercise or stress-reduction techniques. This recontextualization, while facilitating global popularity, raises questions about cultural appropriation and epistemic erosion. Traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda view disease as an imbalance in the tridosha—vata, pitta, and kapha—principles that regulate bodily function. These systems emphasize prakriti (constitution), ahara (diet), and dinacharya (daily routine) as central to preventive healthcare. Unlike allopathy's symptom-targeting approach, traditional Indian medicine is premised on restoring equilibrium in the body's internal ecology. This integrative vision aligns with contemporary calls for personalized and preventive medicine, though methodological differences continue to stoke skepticism in the biomedical community. State patronage of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) underlines a renewed institutional interest in traditional systems. However, critics caution against uncritical endorsement, citing the lack of standardized clinical trials, variability in diagnostic models, and challenges in evidence-based validation. Furthermore, pharmaceutical commercialization of Ayurvedic formulations often sidelines traditional knowledge holders, reducing centuries-old practices to marketable commodities. The interface between Yoga and traditional medicine with modern healthcare is therefore both promising and fraught. While integrative models are being explored—especially in palliative care, mental health, and chronic disease management—they require epistemic humility and regulatory rigor. The danger lies in either romanticizing these systems as panaceas or discarding them as pre-scientific relics. Ultimately, the relevance of Yoga and traditional medicine in contemporary India will depend on the country's ability to safeguard their philosophical depth while subjecting them to transparent, rigorous scrutiny. Neither dogmatic revivalism nor dismissive scientism will suffice. What is needed is a dialogical framework where tradition and modernity co-evolve—not in opposition, but in mutual enrichment.
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    What tension does the passage highlight regarding the global adoption of Yoga?

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    Which of the following best reflects the Ayurvedic approach to disease?

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    What is a potential danger of state patronage of AYUSH systems, as per the passage?

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    What stance does the author take on integrating traditional medicine with modern healthcare?

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    According to the passage, what is required for the survival and relevance of Yoga and traditional medicine in modern India?

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