Question
Directions (106-107): Choose the word/group of words
which is most opposite in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage. Pragmatic 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 correct answer is A
The price per kg of sugar of grade 'P' and 'Q' is Rs. 90 and Rs. 150 respectively. These are combined to create a blend that is sold for Rs. 180 per kg ...
A person bought an article and sold it at a loss of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less price and sold it for 7400 more, he would have gained 30%. Find...
A shopkeeper bought machine at Rs. 16800 and he marked up above its purchased price and sold it to a customer at 12.5% discount on the marked price and ...
A purchased an article for Rs 1300. She sold the article at 12% profit. She then added Rs 400 to the amount received and purchased a purse such that the...
Three partners ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ started a business by investing in the ratio 2:5:6 respectively and the ratio of time for which they made th...
One article is sold at 16% profit while other is sold at 5% loss such that the difference between their selling prices is Rs. 126. If the cost price of ...
A man purchased 100 rolls of paper for Rs. 34 per roll. He spent Rs. 650 on their transportation. He also paid 50 paise per roll for packing of each rol...
- A retailer sold an item for Rs. 1458 after giving two successive discounts of x% each. If the marked price of the item is Rs. 2700, find the value of x.
An item is marked at (Y + 10)% above its cost price and after allowing a discount of 40%, it is sold at 1% loss. What is the value of Y?
In a shop, shirts are usually sold at 50% above the cost price. During a sale, the shopkeeper offers a discount of 20% off the usual selling price. If h...
Relevant for Exams:
