Question
What is the tone of the passage according to
you? Directions (101-107): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. Life is not static. Life means readjustment and adaptation. The present is a time of transition  —revolutionary transition. Civilization is shifting from the rural to the technical, from the sentimental to the mental, and from the speculative to the practical. An important feature of the modern world is its technical transformation. The machine is responsible for the greatest revolution in modern times. I recognize the evils of industrialism. Yet, I submit that the machine can’t be ignored. It is an expression of the Time-spirit. Subordinate the machine to the man. Respect the machine and use it for the service of the nation. Therefore, study science. Civilization is shifting from the sentimental to the mental. There is a growing desire to understand, not to accept on authority; creeds, scriptures, traditions are being questioned. And religion must meet the challenge of new criticism. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Be critical but see that you don’t confound criticism with  cynicism. Criticism goes hand in hand with rational  appreciation. Yet, another mark of the new intellect is its effort to relate, coordinate, bind, unify. We must develop a new intellect striving for new integrations, for new and higher points of contact and fellowship with the people. Civilization is shifting from the speculative to the practical. This calls for new pragmatic , scientific, practical minds that will think and act in terms of life and its demands. We are now turning away from speculative theology to pragmatic constructions and practical service — the emphasis today is on action.Solution
The author reflects over the idea of change and transition here)
Choose the synonym of ZenithÂ
In each of the following questions, three out of four words given have the same meaning. Mark the number as your answer which is different in meaning f...
The proposed (A) changes envisages (B) closer interaction (C) between the committee and local authorities (D) and police to keep the dam safe and stron...
This electoral demography (A) provides an unassailable (B) base for a dependency (C) culture that dominates (D) the political process.
...A person who collects and studies stamps.
Chintzy
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Frail
Find out the wrongly spelt word and mark that option as the answer.
- Choose the alternative which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the bold word in the sentence.
His snark during the meeting made it difficult... Â Fill in the blanks with the appropriate antonym of the word in Italic from the options given:
The painting was vivid , but over time it becam...
Relevant for Exams:
