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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given it. Certain word/phrases have been printed in ''bold'' to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> India is rushing headlong towards economic success and modernisation, counting on hightech industries such as information technology and biotechnology to <strong>propel</strong> the nation to prosperity. India's recent announcement that it would no longer produce unlicensed inexpensive generic pharmaceuticals bowed to the realities of the World Trade Organisation while at the same time challenging the domestic drug industry to compete with the multinational firms. Unfortunately, its weak higher education sector constitutes the <strong>Achilles' heel</strong> of this strategy. Its systematic disinvestment in higher education in recent years has yield neither world-class research nor very many highly trained scholars, scientists or managers to sustain high-tech development. India's main competitor especially China buts also Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea are investing in large and ''differentiated'' higher education systems. They are providing access to large number of students at the bottom of the academic system while at the same time building some research-based universities that are able to compete with the world's best institutions. The recent London Times Higher Education Supplement ranking of the world's top 200 universities included three in China, three in Hong Kong three in South Korea. one in Taiwan, and one in India. These countries are positioning themselves for leadership in the knowledge based economies for coming era. <br><br> There was a time when countries could achieve economic success with cheap labour and low-tech manufacturing. Low wages still help, but contemporary large-scale development requires a sophisticated and at least partly knowledge-based economy. India has chosen that path, but will find a major<strong> stumbling block</strong> in its universities system. <br><br> India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher education sector --- the third largest in the world in student numbers, after China and the United States. It uses English as a primary language of higher education and research. It has a long academic tradition. Academic freedom is respected. There are a small number of highly quality institutions, departments, and centres that can form the basis of quality sector in higher education. The fact that the States, rather than the Central Government, exercise major responsibility for higher education creates a rather<strong> cumbersome</strong> structure, but the system allows for a variety of policies and approaches. <br><br> Yet the weakness far outweigh the strengths. India educates approximately 10 per cent of its young people in higher education compared with more than half in the major industrialised countries and 15 per cent in China. Almost all of the world's academic systems <strong>resemble</strong> a pyramid, with a small high quality tier at the top and a <strong>massive</strong> sector at the bottom. India has a tiny top tier. None of its universities occupies a solid position at the top. A few of the best universities have some excellent departments and centres and there are a small number of outstanding undergraduate colleges. The university Grants Commission's recent major support of five universities to build on their recognised strength is a step toward recognising a <strong>differentiated</strong> academic system and <strong>fostering</strong> excellence. These universities, combined, enroll well under 1 percent of the student population.
What does the phrase 'Achilles' Heel' mean as used in the passage?
Explanation: Refer to the third line of 2nd para you will come across 'Achilles Heel'. The line states that India's weaker higher education sector constitutes Achilles Heel of this strategy (strategy to produce unlicensed inexpensive generic pharmaceuticals) which means weakness as used in the context of the passage. Quickness and nimbleness are synonyms meaning agile in nature. Low quality means poor. Advantage means having an upper hand. Hence,A is correct
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given it. Certain word/phrases have been printed in ''bold'' to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> India is rushing headlong towards economic success and modernisation, counting on hightech industries such as information technology and biotechnology to <strong>propel</strong> the nation to prosperity. India's recent announcement that it would no longer produce unlicensed inexpensive generic pharmaceuticals bowed to the realities of the World Trade Organisation while at the same time challenging the domestic drug industry to compete with the multinational firms. Unfortunately, its weak higher education sector constitutes the <strong>Achilles' heel</strong> of this strategy. Its systematic disinvestment in higher education in recent years has yield neither world-class research nor very many highly trained scholars, scientists or managers to sustain high-tech development. India's main competitor especially China buts also Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea are investing in large and ''differentiated'' higher education systems. They are providing access to large number of students at the bottom of the academic system while at the same time building some research-based universities that are able to compete with the world's best institutions. The recent London Times Higher Education Supplement ranking of the world's top 200 universities included three in China, three in Hong Kong three in South Korea. one in Taiwan, and one in India. These countries are positioning themselves for leadership in the knowledge based economies for coming era. <br><br> There was a time when countries could achieve economic success with cheap labour and low-tech manufacturing. Low wages still help, but contemporary large-scale development requires a sophisticated and at least partly knowledge-based economy. India has chosen that path, but will find a major<strong> stumbling block</strong> in its universities system. <br><br> India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher education sector --- the third largest in the world in student numbers, after China and the United States. It uses English as a primary language of higher education and research. It has a long academic tradition. Academic freedom is respected. There are a small number of highly quality institutions, departments, and centres that can form the basis of quality sector in higher education. The fact that the States, rather than the Central Government, exercise major responsibility for higher education creates a rather<strong> cumbersome</strong> structure, but the system allows for a variety of policies and approaches. <br><br> Yet the weakness far outweigh the strengths. India educates approximately 10 per cent of its young people in higher education compared with more than half in the major industrialised countries and 15 per cent in China. Almost all of the world's academic systems <strong>resemble</strong> a pyramid, with a small high quality tier at the top and a <strong>massive</strong> sector at the bottom. India has a tiny top tier. None of its universities occupies a solid position at the top. A few of the best universities have some excellent departments and centres and there are a small number of outstanding undergraduate colleges. The university Grants Commission's recent major support of five universities to build on their recognised strength is a step toward recognising a <strong>differentiated</strong> academic system and <strong>fostering</strong> excellence. These universities, combined, enroll well under 1 percent of the student population.
Which of the following is/are India's strength/s in terms of higher education? <br>A: Its system of higher education allows variations<br> B: Medium of instruction for most higher learning is English<br> C: It has the paraphernalia, albeit small in number, to build a high quality higher educational sector.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given it. Certain word/phrases have been printed in ''bold'' to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> India is rushing headlong towards economic success and modernisation, counting on hightech industries such as information technology and biotechnology to <strong>propel</strong> the nation to prosperity. India's recent announcement that it would no longer produce unlicensed inexpensive generic pharmaceuticals bowed to the realities of the World Trade Organisation while at the same time challenging the domestic drug industry to compete with the multinational firms. Unfortunately, its weak higher education sector constitutes the <strong>Achilles' heel</strong> of this strategy. Its systematic disinvestment in higher education in recent years has yield neither world-class research nor very many highly trained scholars, scientists or managers to sustain high-tech development. India's main competitor especially China buts also Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea are investing in large and ''differentiated'' higher education systems. They are providing access to large number of students at the bottom of the academic system while at the same time building some research-based universities that are able to compete with the world's best institutions. The recent London Times Higher Education Supplement ranking of the world's top 200 universities included three in China, three in Hong Kong three in South Korea. one in Taiwan, and one in India. These countries are positioning themselves for leadership in the knowledge based economies for coming era. <br><br> There was a time when countries could achieve economic success with cheap labour and low-tech manufacturing. Low wages still help, but contemporary large-scale development requires a sophisticated and at least partly knowledge-based economy. India has chosen that path, but will find a major<strong> stumbling block</strong> in its universities system. <br><br> India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher education sector --- the third largest in the world in student numbers, after China and the United States. It uses English as a primary language of higher education and research. It has a long academic tradition. Academic freedom is respected. There are a small number of highly quality institutions, departments, and centres that can form the basis of quality sector in higher education. The fact that the States, rather than the Central Government, exercise major responsibility for higher education creates a rather<strong> cumbersome</strong> structure, but the system allows for a variety of policies and approaches. <br><br> Yet the weakness far outweigh the strengths. India educates approximately 10 per cent of its young people in higher education compared with more than half in the major industrialised countries and 15 per cent in China. Almost all of the world's academic systems <strong>resemble</strong> a pyramid, with a small high quality tier at the top and a <strong>massive</strong> sector at the bottom. India has a tiny top tier. None of its universities occupies a solid position at the top. A few of the best universities have some excellent departments and centres and there are a small number of outstanding undergraduate colleges. The university Grants Commission's recent major support of five universities to build on their recognised strength is a step toward recognising a <strong>differentiated</strong> academic system and <strong>fostering</strong> excellence. These universities, combined, enroll well under 1 percent of the student population.
Which of the following are Asian countries other than India, doing to head towards a knowledge based economy? <br> A. Building competitive research based universities<br> B. Investing in diverse higher education systems<br> C. Providing access to higher education to a select few students.
Explanation: Refer to 3rd paragraph 1st line. It states that countries like China,Singapore are investing in differentiated higher education systems. Hence,B is correct. A is also correct as it was mentioned in 3rd paragraph 3rd line. Hence,B is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given it. Certain word/phrases have been printed in ''bold'' to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> India is rushing headlong towards economic success and modernisation, counting on hightech industries such as information technology and biotechnology to <strong>propel</strong> the nation to prosperity. India's recent announcement that it would no longer produce unlicensed inexpensive generic pharmaceuticals bowed to the realities of the World Trade Organisation while at the same time challenging the domestic drug industry to compete with the multinational firms. Unfortunately, its weak higher education sector constitutes the <strong>Achilles' heel</strong> of this strategy. Its systematic disinvestment in higher education in recent years has yield neither world-class research nor very many highly trained scholars, scientists or managers to sustain high-tech development. India's main competitor especially China buts also Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea are investing in large and ''differentiated'' higher education systems. They are providing access to large number of students at the bottom of the academic system while at the same time building some research-based universities that are able to compete with the world's best institutions. The recent London Times Higher Education Supplement ranking of the world's top 200 universities included three in China, three in Hong Kong three in South Korea. one in Taiwan, and one in India. These countries are positioning themselves for leadership in the knowledge based economies for coming era. <br><br> There was a time when countries could achieve economic success with cheap labour and low-tech manufacturing. Low wages still help, but contemporary large-scale development requires a sophisticated and at least partly knowledge-based economy. India has chosen that path, but will find a major<strong> stumbling block</strong> in its universities system. <br><br> India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher education sector --- the third largest in the world in student numbers, after China and the United States. It uses English as a primary language of higher education and research. It has a long academic tradition. Academic freedom is respected. There are a small number of highly quality institutions, departments, and centres that can form the basis of quality sector in higher education. The fact that the States, rather than the Central Government, exercise major responsibility for higher education creates a rather<strong> cumbersome</strong> structure, but the system allows for a variety of policies and approaches. <br><br> Yet the weakness far outweigh the strengths. India educates approximately 10 per cent of its young people in higher education compared with more than half in the major industrialised countries and 15 per cent in China. Almost all of the world's academic systems <strong>resemble</strong> a pyramid, with a small high quality tier at the top and a <strong>massive</strong> sector at the bottom. India has a tiny top tier. None of its universities occupies a solid position at the top. A few of the best universities have some excellent departments and centres and there are a small number of outstanding undergraduate colleges. The university Grants Commission's recent major support of five universities to build on their recognised strength is a step toward recognising a <strong>differentiated</strong> academic system and <strong>fostering</strong> excellence. These universities, combined, enroll well under 1 percent of the student population.
Which of the following is possibly the most appropriate title for passage?
Explanation: The title should give an information on the main point covered in the passage.The main point of the passage is covered in the first line itself and states that India is heading towards economic success and modernization. Also,there is another instance in the para 3 last line stating that India is positioning itself for leadership in knowledge based economies.So,A can be eliminated as the passage did not discuss about future of Indian universities.B can be eliminated as the title seems too narrow and main point did not get covered.The passage never compared Indian economy with Chinese economy or never discussed about Indian economy.Option C perfectly catches the main idea which states that India is trying to become a knowledge based economy.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given it. Certain word/phrases have been printed in ''bold'' to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> India is rushing headlong towards economic success and modernisation, counting on hightech industries such as information technology and biotechnology to <strong>propel</strong> the nation to prosperity. India's recent announcement that it would no longer produce unlicensed inexpensive generic pharmaceuticals bowed to the realities of the World Trade Organisation while at the same time challenging the domestic drug industry to compete with the multinational firms. Unfortunately, its weak higher education sector constitutes the <strong>Achilles' heel</strong> of this strategy. Its systematic disinvestment in higher education in recent years has yield neither world-class research nor very many highly trained scholars, scientists or managers to sustain high-tech development. India's main competitor especially China buts also Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea are investing in large and ''differentiated'' higher education systems. They are providing access to large number of students at the bottom of the academic system while at the same time building some research-based universities that are able to compete with the world's best institutions. The recent London Times Higher Education Supplement ranking of the world's top 200 universities included three in China, three in Hong Kong three in South Korea. one in Taiwan, and one in India. These countries are positioning themselves for leadership in the knowledge based economies for coming era. <br><br> There was a time when countries could achieve economic success with cheap labour and low-tech manufacturing. Low wages still help, but contemporary large-scale development requires a sophisticated and at least partly knowledge-based economy. India has chosen that path, but will find a major<strong> stumbling block</strong> in its universities system. <br><br> India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher education sector --- the third largest in the world in student numbers, after China and the United States. It uses English as a primary language of higher education and research. It has a long academic tradition. Academic freedom is respected. There are a small number of highly quality institutions, departments, and centres that can form the basis of quality sector in higher education. The fact that the States, rather than the Central Government, exercise major responsibility for higher education creates a rather<strong> cumbersome</strong> structure, but the system allows for a variety of policies and approaches. <br><br> Yet the weakness far outweigh the strengths. India educates approximately 10 per cent of its young people in higher education compared with more than half in the major industrialised countries and 15 per cent in China. Almost all of the world's academic systems <strong>resemble</strong> a pyramid, with a small high quality tier at the top and a <strong>massive</strong> sector at the bottom. India has a tiny top tier. None of its universities occupies a solid position at the top. A few of the best universities have some excellent departments and centres and there are a small number of outstanding undergraduate colleges. The university Grants Commission's recent major support of five universities to build on their recognised strength is a step toward recognising a <strong>differentiated</strong> academic system and <strong>fostering</strong> excellence. These universities, combined, enroll well under 1 percent of the student population.
What did India agree to do at the behest of the World Trade Organisation?
Explanation: Refer to the 2nd para 1st line stating that India would no longer produce unlicensed inexpensive generic pharmaceuticals.D captures this idea perfectly.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given it. Certain word/phrases have been printed in ''bold'' to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> India is rushing headlong towards economic success and modernisation, counting on hightech industries such as information technology and biotechnology to <strong>propel</strong> the nation to prosperity. India's recent announcement that it would no longer produce unlicensed inexpensive generic pharmaceuticals bowed to the realities of the World Trade Organisation while at the same time challenging the domestic drug industry to compete with the multinational firms. Unfortunately, its weak higher education sector constitutes the <strong>Achilles' heel</strong> of this strategy. Its systematic disinvestment in higher education in recent years has yield neither world-class research nor very many highly trained scholars, scientists or managers to sustain high-tech development. India's main competitor especially China buts also Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea are investing in large and ''differentiated'' higher education systems. They are providing access to large number of students at the bottom of the academic system while at the same time building some research-based universities that are able to compete with the world's best institutions. The recent London Times Higher Education Supplement ranking of the world's top 200 universities included three in China, three in Hong Kong three in South Korea. one in Taiwan, and one in India. These countries are positioning themselves for leadership in the knowledge based economies for coming era. <br><br> There was a time when countries could achieve economic success with cheap labour and low-tech manufacturing. Low wages still help, but contemporary large-scale development requires a sophisticated and at least partly knowledge-based economy. India has chosen that path, but will find a major<strong> stumbling block</strong> in its universities system. <br><br> India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher education sector --- the third largest in the world in student numbers, after China and the United States. It uses English as a primary language of higher education and research. It has a long academic tradition. Academic freedom is respected. There are a small number of highly quality institutions, departments, and centres that can form the basis of quality sector in higher education. The fact that the States, rather than the Central Government, exercise major responsibility for higher education creates a rather<strong> cumbersome</strong> structure, but the system allows for a variety of policies and approaches. <br><br> Yet the weakness far outweigh the strengths. India educates approximately 10 per cent of its young people in higher education compared with more than half in the major industrialised countries and 15 per cent in China. Almost all of the world's academic systems <strong>resemble</strong> a pyramid, with a small high quality tier at the top and a <strong>massive</strong> sector at the bottom. India has a tiny top tier. None of its universities occupies a solid position at the top. A few of the best universities have some excellent departments and centres and there are a small number of outstanding undergraduate colleges. The university Grants Commission's recent major support of five universities to build on their recognised strength is a step toward recognising a <strong>differentiated</strong> academic system and <strong>fostering</strong> excellence. These universities, combined, enroll well under 1 percent of the student population.
Which of the following is/are India's weakness/es when it comes to higher education?<br> A. India universities do not have the requisite teaching faculty to cater to the needs of the higher education sector<br> B. Only five Indian universities occupy the top position very strongly, in the academic pyramid, when it comes to higher education<br> C. India has the least percentage of young population talking to higher education as comapred to the rest of the comparable countries.
Explanation: A is out of context and is not covered in the passage.B is incorrect as the last paragraph's third line states that India has a tiny top tier and none of its universities occupies a top position.Hence,only C is correct
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given it. Certain word/phrases have been printed in ''bold'' to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> India is rushing headlong towards economic success and modernisation, counting on hightech industries such as information technology and biotechnology to <strong>propel</strong> the nation to prosperity. India's recent announcement that it would no longer produce unlicensed inexpensive generic pharmaceuticals bowed to the realities of the World Trade Organisation while at the same time challenging the domestic drug industry to compete with the multinational firms. Unfortunately, its weak higher education sector constitutes the <strong>Achilles' heel</strong> of this strategy. Its systematic disinvestment in higher education in recent years has yield neither world-class research nor very many highly trained scholars, scientists or managers to sustain high-tech development. India's main competitor especially China buts also Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea are investing in large and ''differentiated'' higher education systems. They are providing access to large number of students at the bottom of the academic system while at the same time building some research-based universities that are able to compete with the world's best institutions. The recent London Times Higher Education Supplement ranking of the world's top 200 universities included three in China, three in Hong Kong three in South Korea. one in Taiwan, and one in India. These countries are positioning themselves for leadership in the knowledge based economies for coming era. <br><br> There was a time when countries could achieve economic success with cheap labour and low-tech manufacturing. Low wages still help, but contemporary large-scale development requires a sophisticated and at least partly knowledge-based economy. India has chosen that path, but will find a major<strong> stumbling block</strong> in its universities system. <br><br> India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher education sector --- the third largest in the world in student numbers, after China and the United States. It uses English as a primary language of higher education and research. It has a long academic tradition. Academic freedom is respected. There are a small number of highly quality institutions, departments, and centres that can form the basis of quality sector in higher education. The fact that the States, rather than the Central Government, exercise major responsibility for higher education creates a rather<strong> cumbersome</strong> structure, but the system allows for a variety of policies and approaches. <br><br> Yet the weakness far outweigh the strengths. India educates approximately 10 per cent of its young people in higher education compared with more than half in the major industrialised countries and 15 per cent in China. Almost all of the world's academic systems <strong>resemble</strong> a pyramid, with a small high quality tier at the top and a <strong>massive</strong> sector at the bottom. India has a tiny top tier. None of its universities occupies a solid position at the top. A few of the best universities have some excellent departments and centres and there are a small number of outstanding undergraduate colleges. The university Grants Commission's recent major support of five universities to build on their recognised strength is a step toward recognising a <strong>differentiated</strong> academic system and <strong>fostering</strong> excellence. These universities, combined, enroll well under 1 percent of the student population.
Which of the following , according to the passage, is/are needed for economic success of a country?<br> A. Cheap labour<br> B. Educated employees<br> C. Research institutions to cater to development
Explanation: Refer to the 4th paragraph 2nd line stating that low wages still help and large scale development requires a sophisticated and atleast a partly knowledge based economy-which means it requires both A &B.The; main point of the last paragraph is that universities are considered as an epitome for getting established as a good economy. Hence,A,B,C all are correct
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given it. Certain word/phrases have been printed in ''bold'' to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> India is rushing headlong towards economic success and modernisation, counting on hightech industries such as information technology and biotechnology to <strong>propel</strong> the nation to prosperity. India's recent announcement that it would no longer produce unlicensed inexpensive generic pharmaceuticals bowed to the realities of the World Trade Organisation while at the same time challenging the domestic drug industry to compete with the multinational firms. Unfortunately, its weak higher education sector constitutes the <strong>Achilles' heel</strong> of this strategy. Its systematic disinvestment in higher education in recent years has yield neither world-class research nor very many highly trained scholars, scientists or managers to sustain high-tech development. India's main competitor especially China buts also Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea are investing in large and ''differentiated'' higher education systems. They are providing access to large number of students at the bottom of the academic system while at the same time building some research-based universities that are able to compete with the world's best institutions. The recent London Times Higher Education Supplement ranking of the world's top 200 universities included three in China, three in Hong Kong three in South Korea. one in Taiwan, and one in India. These countries are positioning themselves for leadership in the knowledge based economies for coming era. <br><br> There was a time when countries could achieve economic success with cheap labour and low-tech manufacturing. Low wages still help, but contemporary large-scale development requires a sophisticated and at least partly knowledge-based economy. India has chosen that path, but will find a major<strong> stumbling block</strong> in its universities system. <br><br> India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher education sector --- the third largest in the world in student numbers, after China and the United States. It uses English as a primary language of higher education and research. It has a long academic tradition. Academic freedom is respected. There are a small number of highly quality institutions, departments, and centres that can form the basis of quality sector in higher education. The fact that the States, rather than the Central Government, exercise major responsibility for higher education creates a rather<strong> cumbersome</strong> structure, but the system allows for a variety of policies and approaches. <br><br> Yet the weakness far outweigh the strengths. India educates approximately 10 per cent of its young people in higher education compared with more than half in the major industrialised countries and 15 per cent in China. Almost all of the world's academic systems <strong>resemble</strong> a pyramid, with a small high quality tier at the top and a <strong>massive</strong> sector at the bottom. India has a tiny top tier. None of its universities occupies a solid position at the top. A few of the best universities have some excellent departments and centres and there are a small number of outstanding undergraduate colleges. The university Grants Commission's recent major support of five universities to build on their recognised strength is a step toward recognising a <strong>differentiated</strong> academic system and <strong>fostering</strong> excellence. These universities, combined, enroll well under 1 percent of the student population.
Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage:<br> FOSTERING
Explanation: Fostering means to encourage the development of some one or something. Nurturing means protect some one when they are going.Hence,D suits the most .
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given it. Certain word/phrases have been printed in ''bold'' to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> India is rushing headlong towards economic success and modernisation, counting on hightech industries such as information technology and biotechnology to <strong>propel</strong> the nation to prosperity. India's recent announcement that it would no longer produce unlicensed inexpensive generic pharmaceuticals bowed to the realities of the World Trade Organisation while at the same time challenging the domestic drug industry to compete with the multinational firms. Unfortunately, its weak higher education sector constitutes the <strong>Achilles' heel</strong> of this strategy. Its systematic disinvestment in higher education in recent years has yield neither world-class research nor very many highly trained scholars, scientists or managers to sustain high-tech development. India's main competitor especially China buts also Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea are investing in large and ''differentiated'' higher education systems. They are providing access to large number of students at the bottom of the academic system while at the same time building some research-based universities that are able to compete with the world's best institutions. The recent London Times Higher Education Supplement ranking of the world's top 200 universities included three in China, three in Hong Kong three in South Korea. one in Taiwan, and one in India. These countries are positioning themselves for leadership in the knowledge based economies for coming era. <br><br> There was a time when countries could achieve economic success with cheap labour and low-tech manufacturing. Low wages still help, but contemporary large-scale development requires a sophisticated and at least partly knowledge-based economy. India has chosen that path, but will find a major<strong> stumbling block</strong> in its universities system. <br><br> India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher education sector --- the third largest in the world in student numbers, after China and the United States. It uses English as a primary language of higher education and research. It has a long academic tradition. Academic freedom is respected. There are a small number of highly quality institutions, departments, and centres that can form the basis of quality sector in higher education. The fact that the States, rather than the Central Government, exercise major responsibility for higher education creates a rather<strong> cumbersome</strong> structure, but the system allows for a variety of policies and approaches. <br><br> Yet the weakness far outweigh the strengths. India educates approximately 10 per cent of its young people in higher education compared with more than half in the major industrialised countries and 15 per cent in China. Almost all of the world's academic systems <strong>resemble</strong> a pyramid, with a small high quality tier at the top and a <strong>massive</strong> sector at the bottom. India has a tiny top tier. None of its universities occupies a solid position at the top. A few of the best universities have some excellent departments and centres and there are a small number of outstanding undergraduate colleges. The university Grants Commission's recent major support of five universities to build on their recognised strength is a step toward recognising a <strong>differentiated</strong> academic system and <strong>fostering</strong> excellence. These universities, combined, enroll well under 1 percent of the student population.
Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage:<br> PROPEL
Explanation: Propel is to drive something forward. Jettison means dropping something from a height. Burst means to explode. Acclimatize means adjusting to a situation. Modify is to change. Option A is the synonym for propel.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given it. Certain word/phrases have been printed in ''bold'' to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> India is rushing headlong towards economic success and modernisation, counting on hightech industries such as information technology and biotechnology to <strong>propel</strong> the nation to prosperity. India's recent announcement that it would no longer produce unlicensed inexpensive generic pharmaceuticals bowed to the realities of the World Trade Organisation while at the same time challenging the domestic drug industry to compete with the multinational firms. Unfortunately, its weak higher education sector constitutes the <strong>Achilles' heel</strong> of this strategy. Its systematic disinvestment in higher education in recent years has yield neither world-class research nor very many highly trained scholars, scientists or managers to sustain high-tech development. India's main competitor especially China buts also Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea are investing in large and ''differentiated'' higher education systems. They are providing access to large number of students at the bottom of the academic system while at the same time building some research-based universities that are able to compete with the world's best institutions. The recent London Times Higher Education Supplement ranking of the world's top 200 universities included three in China, three in Hong Kong three in South Korea. one in Taiwan, and one in India. These countries are positioning themselves for leadership in the knowledge based economies for coming era. <br><br> There was a time when countries could achieve economic success with cheap labour and low-tech manufacturing. Low wages still help, but contemporary large-scale development requires a sophisticated and at least partly knowledge-based economy. India has chosen that path, but will find a major<strong> stumbling block</strong> in its universities system. <br><br> India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher education sector --- the third largest in the world in student numbers, after China and the United States. It uses English as a primary language of higher education and research. It has a long academic tradition. Academic freedom is respected. There are a small number of highly quality institutions, departments, and centres that can form the basis of quality sector in higher education. The fact that the States, rather than the Central Government, exercise major responsibility for higher education creates a rather<strong> cumbersome</strong> structure, but the system allows for a variety of policies and approaches. <br><br> Yet the weakness far outweigh the strengths. India educates approximately 10 per cent of its young people in higher education compared with more than half in the major industrialised countries and 15 per cent in China. Almost all of the world's academic systems <strong>resemble</strong> a pyramid, with a small high quality tier at the top and a <strong>massive</strong> sector at the bottom. India has a tiny top tier. None of its universities occupies a solid position at the top. A few of the best universities have some excellent departments and centres and there are a small number of outstanding undergraduate colleges. The university Grants Commission's recent major support of five universities to build on their recognised strength is a step toward recognising a <strong>differentiated</strong> academic system and <strong>fostering</strong> excellence. These universities, combined, enroll well under 1 percent of the student population.
Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage:<br> MASSIVE
Explanation: Massive means exceptionally large or huge . Lump sum means giving at a time in a single payment.Strong means powerful.Little means small in number.Gaping means wide open.So,E is correct
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
Despite of his heroics in the under-19 world cup final, Manjot did not get a good IPL contract.<br> I. In spite of his heroics<br> II. Although he is playing magnificently<br> III. Even after playing brilliantly
Explanation: 'Despite of' is incorrect usage. It should either be 'Despite' or 'In spite of'. Hence, I is correct usage for the given sentence. II is inconsistent in terms of its tense structure. The first part is in present tense while the second part is in past tense. Hence, II is incorrect.<br> III is also grammatically correct. Hence, option C is the correct answer. Thus, the correct answer is only I and III.
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
Revolutionary scientists designed varieties of strategies to make the will of the people discernible.<br> I. a multiple strategies<br> II. several strategies<br> III. multitude of strategy
Explanation: The given sentence is incorrect as it should be 'a variety of strategies' instead of 'varieties of strategies'. I is not correct as 'a' is not needed before 'multiple'. II is correct. III is also wrong since it should be 'strategies' instead of 'strategy'. Thus, option B is the correct answer
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
At the time of the American Revolution most of the New World still belong to Spain and Portugal, whose captains and conquerors ha been the first to come to its shores. <br> I. was still in possession of<br> II. yet belonged to<br> III. still belonged to
Explanation: The sentence is in past tense. Hence, it should be 'belonged' instead of 'belong'. Hence, III is correct. I also conveys the same meaning without making the sentence grammatically incorrect. Hence, I and III are correct. II is wrong. Thus, option C is the correct answer.
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
Although as they now stand none appear to be of earlier date than the ninth or tenth century, these stories all breathe the very breath of a primitive world. <br><br> I. Even as they now stand<br><br> II. Though as they now stand<br><br> III. Even though as they now stand
Explanation: The given sentence is grammatically correct in its correct form. Hence, no change is required. Thus, option E is the correct answer.
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The battle of Saratoga is included by Sir Edward Creasy among his fifteen decisive battles which have, by its result, affected the history of the world.<br> I. by their results<br> II. due to its result<br> III. by virtue of their results
Explanation: The sentence is talking about multiple battles. Hence, 'their' should be used instead of 'it'. Thus, we can rule out II. Both I and III convey the same meaning. Hence, both can replace the phrase given in bold without distorting the desired meaning. Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
Many centuries of European history have been marked by war almost ceaseless between France and England when these two states first confronted each other in America. <br> I. had been marked<br> II. has been marked<br> III. is being marked
Explanation: The sentence is talking about an event from the past. Hence, 'had' should be used in place of 'have'. Thus, I is correct. Both II and III are in present tense and hence can be ruled out easily. Hence, only I is correct replacement for the given phrase. Thus, option A is the correct answer.
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The magnificent civilization of Atlantis was shattered and plunged beneath the sea in February 1882. <br> I. was destroyed and dumped<br> II. shattered and plunged<br> III. had been shattered and dumped
Explanation: I conveys the meaning that the civilization was destroyed by some person. This is wrong because civilization cannot be destroyed by some person. III also conveys a similar meaning and hence it is wrong. II is correct. Thus, option B is the correct answer.
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The archeologist whose business it is to bring to light by pick and spade the relics of bygone ages, is often accused of devoting his energies to work which is of no material profit to mankind at the present day. <br> I. showcase<br> II. highlight<br> III. bring to knowledge
Explanation: The given sentence is grammatically correct in its given form. Hence, option E is the correct answer.
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
If you look at a Map of the World, you will see, in the left-hand upper corner of the Eastern Hemisphere, two Islands lying beside the sea. <br> I. lying beyond the sea<br> II. lying in the sea<br> III. lying on the sea
Explanation: An island is surrounded by sea from all sides. Hence, both 'beyond' and 'beside'do not make any sense for the given blank. Thus, only 'in' is correct. Hence, option II is the correct answer.
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The oldest religion to which we have clear and authentic account is probably the pure monotheism held by the Jews. <br> I. for which<br> II. of which<br> III. by which
Explanation: The sentence is talking about a religion for which we have an authentic account. 'To' is incorrectly used in the sentence. Both 'for' and 'of' will make a meaningful sentence. Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Some sentences related to a topic are given in each question. Find the sentence which is out of context of the main theme of the paragraph and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph. If the given sentence is correct as it is then choose option E. If the sequence is the one which is not given then choose option D as your choice.
(A) And students aged 6 to 17 spend at least three hours a day (B)/ For children as young as 10 years old (C)/ According to a recent survey commissioned by HP and conducted by Wakefield Research, (D)/ On devices with Internet access (E)/ computers become a significant part of homework assignments
Explanation: On carefully reading the fragments, we see that the sentence is about the research by HP on the use of computers by the children. C introduces the subject. Hence, it should be the first part of the sentence. Fragments E and B form a pair as they explain the common use of the computers by the children as young as 10. Fragments A and D conclude the sentence. CEBAD forms a coherent sentence.
Some sentences related to a topic are given in each question. Find the sentence which is out of context of the main theme of the paragraph and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph. If the given sentence is correct as it is then choose option E. If the sequence is the one which is not given then choose option D as your choice.
(A) National School Choice Week provides an opportunity to bring conversations about education (B)/ At its core, school choice affirms the special bond between parents and children (C)/ Parents in communities across America (D)/ Out from the political sphere and to the kitchen tables and living rooms of (E)/ As a nonpartisan awareness effort,
Explanation: On carefully reading the fragments, we see that the sentence is about the National School Choice Week. Fragments E and A form a pair as they introduce the subject of the sentence. Since 'nonpartisan' is mentioned in E, D should follow A as it mentions that the discussions are not political. C should follow D as it concludes the sentence - 'out from political sphere to living rooms of parents..'. EADC forms a coherent sentence. Fragment B is out of context and should be excluded.
Some sentences related to a topic are given in each question. Find the sentence which is out of context of the main theme of the paragraph and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph. If the given sentence is correct as it is then choose option E. If the sequence is the one which is not given then choose option D as your choice.
(A) Not only the wonders of oil as might be expected, but also free-market capitalism (B)/ And made at the behest of the American Petroleum Institute, (C)/ Produced at the height of the Cold War, (D)/ lands in the United States and soon discovers the many and myriad delights of petroleum (E)/ This great little promotional film from John Sutherland Studios champions
Explanation: On carefully reading the fragments, we see that the topic of the sentence is a video produced in the cold war era. Fragment C introduces the subject. Hence, it should be the opening part. Fragment B should follow C as it adds an extra detail to the previously mentioned statement. Sentences E and A form a pair - 'champions not only...'. Thus, CBEA forms a coherent sentence. Fragment D which talks about the delights of petroleum is out of context.
Some sentences related to a topic are given in each question. Find the sentence which is out of context of the main theme of the paragraph and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph. If the given sentence is correct as it is then choose option E. If the sequence is the one which is not given then choose option D as your choice.
(A) Secured the book as a landmark in the study and representation of demons. (B)/ A monumental compendium of all things diabolical, was first published in 1818 to much success, (C)/ At its heart lies an unlikely but pertinent synthesis of the Enlightenment and the occult (D)/ It is the fabulously illustrated final edition of 1863 which (E)/ Although Jacques Collin de Plancy's Dictionnaire infernal,
Explanation: On carefully reading the fragments, we see that Plancy's infernal is the topic of the sentence. Sentence E introduces the subject. So, it should be the opening fragment. Sentence B should follow E as it further describes the book. Fragments D and A form a pair and complete the structure of the sentence - ' Although the first edition was good, it was "¦.'. Thus, EBDA forms a coherent sentence. C which speaks about the enlightenment and occult is out of context.
Some sentences related to a topic are given in each question. Find the sentence which is out of context of the main theme of the paragraph and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph. If the given sentence is correct as it is then choose option E. If the sequence is the one which is not given then choose option D as your choice.
(A) And although there is great interest among intellectual historians today in (B)/ No major study has focused on the visual documents integral to this epistemic shift (C)/ Even though the philosophical visualizations of Meurisse, Chéron, and Gaultier had (D)/ challenges to Aristotelian orthodoxies during the "scientific revolution", (E)/ An international reputation in the early modern period, they have since been largely forgotten,
Explanation: On carefully reading the fragments, we see that the sentence is about the early philosophical tradition. Sentence C introduces the subject of the sentence. Hence, it should be the opening fragment. Sentence E completes the structure of the 'even though' part. Hence, it should follow sentence C. Fragment A should follow C as it introduces a new dimension. Sentences D and B form a pair, completing the 'although"¦, no major' part of the sentence. Hence, CEADB forms a coherent sentence.
Some sentences related to a topic are given in each question. Find the sentence which is out of context of the main theme of the paragraph and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph. If the given sentence is correct as it is then choose option E. If the sequence is the one which is not given then choose option D as your choice.
(A) caused by his non-stop consumption of chivalric romance. (B)/ a country gentleman whose limited estate has been eaten away by (C)/ proudly wears the basin that he has claimed from a bewildered barber as Mambrino's helmet (D)/ The book tells the story of Alonso Quijano, (E)/ the costs to both his purse and mental stability
Explanation: On carefully reading the fragments, we see that the story of Quijano is the topic of the sentence. Hence, fragment D, which introduces the topic, should be the opening part of the sentence. Sentence B should follow D as it adds information about Quijano. Sentences E and A form a pair as they explain the costs and the causes of them. DBEA forms a coherent sentence. Fragment C is out of context and should be excluded.
Some sentences related to a topic are given in each question. Find the sentence which is out of context of the main theme of the paragraph and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph. If the given sentence is correct as it is then choose option E. If the sequence is the one which is not given then choose option D as your choice.
(A) or to read a single word of the books which the dastardly heretic had written. (B)/ declared Luther an outlaw before God and man, (C)/ and forbade all Germans to give him shelter or food or drink, (D)/ the Reformation was no longer a spiritual and religious affair (E)/ The Diet of Worms, after due deliberation,
Explanation: On carefully reading the fragments we see that Luther is the subject of the sentence. Fragment E introduces the context of the sentence and should be the opening part of the sentence. Sentence B should follow E as it explains what happened in the meeting. Sentence C and A form a pair as they explain the restrictions on Luther. Sentence D which talks about reformation is out of context. Hence, EBCA forms a coherent paragraph.
Some sentences related to a topic are given in each question. Find the sentence which is out of context of the main theme of the paragraph and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph. If the given sentence is correct as it is then choose option E. If the sequence is the one which is not given then choose option D as your choice.
(A) Of the glorious climate of California he will hear much at every step, (B)/ when a Spanish novelist, either in fancy or prophecy, (C)/ the State and Lower California as long ago as 1510, (D)/ The name California was given to the territory comprising (E)/ wrote concerning "the great land of California, where an abundance of gold and precious stones are found.
Explanation: On carefully reading the fragments we see that the sentence talks about the 'golden state' California. Fragment D introduces the subject. Hence, it should be the opening fragment. C should follow D as it mentions what constituted the state. Fragments B and E form a pair as they explain the reason behind California's name. DCBE forms a coherent sentence. Sentence A is out of context and should be excluded.
Some sentences related to a topic are given in each question. Find the sentence which is out of context of the main theme of the paragraph and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph. If the given sentence is correct as it is then choose option E. If the sequence is the one which is not given then choose option D as your choice.
(A) Magnified into a crime but very little is said on the other side of the question (B)/ the men employed in various capacities by railroads, and (C)/ The commendation of these men takes the form of deeds (D)/ every misdeed is exaggerated, and every indiscretion (E)/ Whenever there is a strike, a great deal is written about.
Explanation: On carefully reading the fragments we see that the subject of the sentence is the men employed in railroads and the attribution during the strikes. E introduces the subject. Hence, it should be the opening part. B should follow E as it explains about 'whom'. Fragments D and A form a pair as they mention what usually happens and what is excluded. Hence, EBDA forms a coherent sentence. Sentence C which mentions about the deeds will not fit in this sentence. It can come further in the paragraph.
Some sentences related to a topic are given in each question. Find the sentence which is out of context of the main theme of the paragraph and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph. If the given sentence is correct as it is then choose option E. If the sequence is the one which is not given then choose option D as your choice.
(A) and burning with resentment against his 'oppressors,' (B)/ Beginning with the assumption that the negro (C)/ they attempted to bridge the gap of centuries in a generation. (D) whites who held themselves apart were enemies to the blacks (E)/ was equal or superior to the white in natural endowment
Explanation: On carefully reading the fragments we see that the sentence is about the negro's attempt to bridge the gap between the whites. B introduces the context of the sentence and it should be the opening part. E further states what the assumption is. Hence, E should follow B. A further continues what is mentioned in E. Thus, A should come next. C concludes the sentence by mentioning that they tried to bridge the gap of centuries. BEAC forms a coherent sentence. Sentence D is out of context.
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