FREE Reading Comprehension Test Question and Answers

Question 1

Political education carries a lot of meanings. It may be characterized as the process of preparing a citizen to engage in the national struggle in order to further the nation's socioeconomic goals by taking well-informed, accountable, and consistent action. The elimination of poverty and the establishment of a contemporary, democratic, secular, and socialist society in place of the current traditional, feudal, hierarchical, and egalitarian society are India's two main socioeconomic goals. Under colonial authority, Congress leaders resisted accepting the official position that education and politics shouldn't be combined by arguing that political education was a crucial component of education. But when they came to power in 1947 they almost adopted the British policy and began to talk of education being defiled by politics. Political parties were urged to refrain from interfering with education. However, despite this, there has been a significant increase in political infiltration into the educational system, with competing political parties vying for instructors' and students' attention. The astute academics sought political assistance without political meddling. Instead of genuine political support, what we have experienced is unending political intrusion. It is not surprising that real political education within the school system—which really means the development of a commitment to social transformation—has been even weaker than during the pre-independence period given the interference with the educational system by political parties for their own ulterior motives. With the general growth of elitism. The fight for liberation ended during that time, and the main non-formal source of political education vanished. The media significantly contributed by offering some political education. However, it did not fully take advantage of the chance, and vested interests still had a firm grip on it. The same can be stated about political organizations and organizations outside of the educational system that are meant to offer political education. After considering everything, it appears that we have not only regressed in some areas but also made no progress at all in genuine political education during the post-education period. For instance, the emphasis on the elite has increased in the educational system. The first casualty is patriotism. The founding father of the country gave us the guts to challenge the government when it was unjust, in a methodical manner, and based on fundamental beliefs. Because agitational and anarchic politics for self-, group-, or party-aggrandizement are now common, we have even lost the courage to fight on fundamental concerns in a disciplined manner. The school system has recently supported the wealthier groups' dominance and the domestication of the underprivileged. Unless we act forcefully to deliver real political education on a sufficient scale, nothing will change. This is one of the most important educational changes we need, and if it is not implemented, simply expanding the current formal education system in a linear fashion will only serve to maintain the status quo and hamper profound societal change.

What word approximately has the opposite meaning to "defile" as it is used in the passage?

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sanctify

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forgery

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degenerate

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Disparage

Question 2

Political education carries a lot of meanings. It may be characterized as the process of preparing a citizen to engage in the national struggle in order to further the nation's socioeconomic goals by taking well-informed, accountable, and consistent action. The elimination of poverty and the establishment of a contemporary, democratic, secular, and socialist society in place of the current traditional, feudal, hierarchical, and egalitarian society are India's two main socioeconomic goals. Under colonial authority, Congress leaders resisted accepting the official position that education and politics shouldn't be combined by arguing that political education was a crucial component of education. However, when they came to power in 1947, they nearly embraced the British model and started to warn about how politics was polluting education. Political parties were urged to refrain from interfering with education. However, despite this, there has been a significant increase in political infiltration into the educational system, with competing political parties vying for instructors' and students' attention. The astute academics sought political assistance without political meddling. Instead of genuine political support, what we have experienced is unending political intrusion. It is not surprising that real political education within the school system—which really means the development of a commitment to social transformation—has been even weaker than during the pre-independence period given the interference with the educational system by political parties for their own ulterior motives. With the general growth of elitism. The fight for liberation ended during that time, and the main non-formal source of political education vanished. The media significantly contributed by offering some political education. However, it did not fully take advantage of the chance, and vested interests still had a firm grip on it. The same can be stated about political organizations and organizations outside of the educational system that are meant to offer political education. After considering everything, it appears that we have not only regressed in some areas but also made no progress at all in genuine political education during the post-education period. For instance, the emphasis on the elite has increased in the educational system. The first casualty is patriotism. The founding father of the country gave us the guts to challenge the government when it was unjust, in a methodical manner, and based on fundamental beliefs. Because agitational and anarchic politics for self-, group-, or party-aggrandizement are now common, we have even lost the courage to fight on fundamental concerns in a disciplined manner. The school system has recently supported the wealthier groups' dominance and the domestication of the underprivileged. Unless we act forcefully to deliver real political education on a sufficient scale, nothing will change. This is one of the most important educational changes we need, and if it is not implemented, simply expanding the current formal education system in a linear fashion will only serve to maintain the status quo and impede profound societal change.

Which of the following should be the primary goals of political education, according to the passage?

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To create an egalitarian society

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To champion the cause of elitism

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To bring qualitative change in the entire education system

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To prepare the young generation with high intellectual acumen.

Question 3

Political education carries a lot of meanings. It may be characterized as the process of preparing a citizen to engage in the national struggle in order to further the nation's socioeconomic goals by taking well-informed, accountable, and consistent action. The elimination of poverty and the establishment of a contemporary, democratic, secular, and socialist society in place of the current traditional, feudal, hierarchical, and egalitarian society are India's two main socioeconomic goals. Under colonial authority, Congress leaders resisted accepting the official position that education and politics shouldn't be combined by arguing that political education was a crucial component of education. However, when they came to power in 1947, they nearly embraced the British model and started to warn about how politics was polluting education. Political parties were urged to refrain from interfering with education. However, despite this, there has been a significant increase in political infiltration into the educational system, with competing political parties vying for instructors' and students' attention. The astute academics sought political assistance without political meddling. Instead of genuine political support, what we have experienced is unending political intrusion. It is not surprising that real political education within the school system—which really means the development of a commitment to social transformation—has been even weaker than during the pre-independence period given the interference with the educational system by political parties for their own ulterior motives. With the general growth of elitism. The fight for liberation ended during that time, and the main non-formal source of political education vanished. The media significantly contributed by offering some political education. However, it did not fully take advantage of the chance, and vested interests still had a firm grip on it. The same can be stated about political organizations and organizations outside of the educational system that are meant to offer political education. After considering everything, it appears that we have not only regressed in some areas but also made no progress at all in genuine political education during the post-education period. For instance, the emphasis on the elite has increased in the educational system. The first casualty is patriotism. The founding father of the country gave us the guts to challenge the government when it was unjust, in a methodical manner, and based on fundamental beliefs. Because agitational and anarchic politics for self-, group-, or party-aggrandizement are now common, we have even lost the courage to fight on fundamental concerns in a disciplined manner. The school system has recently supported the wealthier groups' dominance and the domestication of the underprivileged. Unless we act forcefully to deliver real political education on a sufficient scale, nothing will change. This is one of the most important educational changes we need, and if it is not implemented, simply expanding the current formal education system in a linear fashion will only serve to maintain the status quo and impede profound societal change.

What connections have politics made with educational institutions since independence?

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There was substantial interference without political support.

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It is clear that they got almost no political support as well as political interference.

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They got political support at the cost of political interference.

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Although they got political support but there was no interference of politics.

Question 4

Political education carries a lot of meanings. It may be characterized as the process of preparing a citizen to engage in the national struggle in order to further the nation's socioeconomic goals by taking well-informed, accountable, and consistent action. The elimination of poverty and the establishment of a contemporary, democratic, secular, and socialist society in place of the current traditional, feudal, hierarchical, and egalitarian society are India's two main socioeconomic goals. Under colonial authority, Congress leaders resisted accepting the official position that education and politics shouldn't be combined by arguing that political education was a crucial component of education. However, when they came to power in 1947, they nearly embraced the British model and started to warn about how politics was polluting education. Political parties were urged to refrain from interfering with education. However, despite this, there has been a significant increase in political infiltration into the educational system, with competing political parties vying for instructors' and students' attention. The astute academics sought political assistance without political meddling. Instead of genuine political support, what we have experienced is unending political intrusion. It is not surprising that real political education within the school system—which really means the development of a commitment to social transformation—has been even weaker than during the pre-independence period given the interference with the educational system by political parties for their own ulterior motives. With the general growth of elitism. The fight for liberation ended during that time, and the main non-formal source of political education vanished. The media significantly contributed by offering some political education. However, it did not fully take advantage of the chance, and vested interests still had a firm grip on it. The same can be stated about political organizations and organizations outside of the educational system that are meant to offer political education. After considering everything, it appears that we have not only regressed in some areas but also made no progress at all in genuine political education during the post-education period. For instance, the emphasis on the elite has increased in the educational system. The first casualty is patriotism. The founding father of the country gave us the guts to challenge the government when it was unjust, in a methodical manner, and based on fundamental beliefs. Because agitational and anarchic politics for self-, group-, or party-aggrandizement are now common, we have even lost the courage to fight on fundamental concerns in a disciplined manner. The school system has recently supported the wealthier groups' dominance and the domestication of the underprivileged. Unless we act forcefully to deliver real political education on a sufficient scale, nothing will change. This is one of the most important educational changes we need, and if it is not implemented, simply expanding the current formal education system in a linear fashion will only serve to maintain the status quo and impede profound societal change.

What is the primary flaw in the current educational system, according to the passage?

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The present education system promotes the domination of the privileged few.

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It is highly hierarchical and egalitarian in nature.

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The education system mainly represents the oppressed sections of the society.

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It is based on the British model of education.

Question 5

Political education carries a lot of meanings. It may be characterized as the process of preparing a citizen to engage in the national struggle in order to further the nation's socioeconomic goals by taking well-informed, accountable, and consistent action. The elimination of poverty and the establishment of a contemporary, democratic, secular, and socialist society in place of the current traditional, feudal, hierarchical, and egalitarian society are India's two main socioeconomic goals. Under colonial authority, Congress leaders resisted accepting the official position that education and politics shouldn't be combined by arguing that political education was a crucial component of education. However, when they came to power in 1947, they nearly embraced the British model and started to warn about how politics was polluting education. Political parties were urged to refrain from interfering with education. However, despite this, there has been a significant increase in political infiltration into the educational system, with competing political parties vying for instructors' and students' attention. The astute academics sought political assistance without political meddling. Instead of genuine political support, what we have experienced is unending political intrusion. It is not surprising that real political education within the school system—which really means the development of a commitment to social transformation—has been even weaker than during the pre-independence period given the interference with the educational system by political parties for their own ulterior motives. With the general growth of elitism. The fight for liberation ended during that time, and the main non-formal source of political education vanished. The media significantly contributed by offering some political education. However, it did not fully take advantage of the chance, and vested interests still had a firm grip on it. The same can be stated about political organizations and organizations outside of the educational system that are meant to offer political education. After considering everything, it appears that we have not only regressed in some areas but also made no progress at all in genuine political education during the post-education period. For instance, the emphasis on the elite has increased in the educational system. The first casualty is patriotism. The founding father of the country gave us the guts to challenge the government when it was unjust, in a methodical manner, and based on fundamental beliefs. Because agitational and anarchic politics for self-, group-, or party-aggrandizement are now common, we have even lost the courage to fight on fundamental concerns in a disciplined manner. The school system has recently supported the wealthier groups' dominance and the domestication of the underprivileged. Unless we act forcefully to deliver real political education on a sufficient scale, nothing will change. This is one of the most important educational changes we need, and if it is not implemented, simply expanding the current formal education system in a linear fashion will only serve to maintain the status quo and hamper profound societal change.

Which term most closely contrasts the meaning of the passage's use of the word "hamper"?

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foster

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initiate

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Accelerate

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envision

Question 6

The fact that an extravagant man is either appreciated or despised depends on his position in life is something that grabs our attention. Being financially responsible does little to boost the popularity of a successful businessman. A affluent individual is expected to live a sumptuous lifestyle and extend lavish hospitality. If he is not, it is assumed that he is cruel, and as a result, his reputation in the corporate world may even suffer. He would never have attained his current wealth if he had not been diligent with his money in the beginning. There are various diverse sets of values among those with low incomes. The young clerk who gives his wife a beautiful dress as a present even though he hasn't paid his rent is criticized as being expensive. Money management that borders on meanness is praised as a virtue. Paying his bills is the only thing he values more than everything else in his life. The ideal wife for such a man divides her household funds into joyless little piles, setting aside enough for rent, food, and the kids' shoes. She is able to face the milkman with composure each month, happy with her frugal habits, and never feels guilty about spending money she can't actually afford. I don't fit into either of these categories, myself. If I have extra cash, I can be extravagant, but when I'm strapped for cash, which is typically the case, I'm the meanest man you've ever met.

Which of the following would make the passage's title most appropriate:

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Extravagance is a part of the rich as well as of the poor.

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Being extravagant is always condemnable.

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Stingy habits of the poor.

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The cause of poverty is extravagance.

Question 7

The fact that an extravagant man is either appreciated or despised depends on his position in life is something that grabs our attention. Being financially responsible does little to boost the popularity of a successful businessman. A affluent individual is expected to live a sumptuous lifestyle and extend lavish hospitality. If he is not, it is assumed that he is cruel, and as a result, his reputation in the corporate world may even suffer. He would never have attained his current wealth if he had not been diligent with his money in the beginning. There are various diverse sets of values among those with low incomes. The young clerk who gives his wife a beautiful dress as a present even though he hasn't paid his rent is criticized as being expensive. Money management that borders on meanness is praised as a virtue. Paying his bills is the only thing he values more than everything else in his life. The ideal wife for such a man divides her household funds into joyless little piles, setting aside enough for rent, food, and the kids' shoes. She is able to face the milkman with composure each month, happy with her frugal habits, and never feels guilty about spending money she can't actually afford. I don't fit into either of these categories, myself. If I have extra cash, I can be extravagant, but when I'm strapped for cash, which is typically the case, I'm the meanest man you've ever met.

According to the text, the individual who is a prosperous and successful businessman

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Is expected to have lavish lifestyle.

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Is more popular if he appears to be wasting away his time.

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Should not bother about popularity.

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Must be extravagant before achieving success.

Question 8

The fact that an extravagant man is either appreciated or despised depends on his position in life is something that grabs our attention. Being financially responsible does little to boost the popularity of a successful businessman. A affluent individual is expected to live a sumptuous lifestyle and extend lavish hospitality. If he is not, it is assumed that he is cruel, and as a result, his reputation in the corporate world may even suffer. He would never have attained his current wealth if he had not been diligent with his money in the beginning. There are various diverse sets of values among those with low incomes. The young clerk who gives his wife a beautiful dress as a present even though he hasn't paid his rent is criticized as being expensive. Money management that borders on meanness is praised as a virtue. Paying his bills is the only thing he values more than everything else in his life. The ideal wife for such a man divides her household funds into joyless little piles, setting aside enough for rent, food, and the kids' shoes. She is able to face the milkman with composure each month, happy with her frugal habits, and never feels guilty about spending money she can't actually afford. I don't fit into either of these categories, myself. If I have extra cash, I can be extravagant, but when I'm strapped for cash, which is typically the case, I'm the meanest man you've ever met.

In the third sentence of the first paragraph, the term "lavish with his hospitality" refers to

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Extravagance in entertaining guest.

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Unconcerned in treating his friends and relatives.

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Stinginess in dealing with his relatives.

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Thoughtful in spending only on guests and strangers.

Question 9

The fact that an extravagant man is either appreciated or despised depends on his position in life is something that grabs our attention. Being financially responsible does little to boost the popularity of a successful businessman. A affluent individual is expected to live a sumptuous lifestyle and extend lavish hospitality. If he is not, it is assumed that he is cruel, and as a result, his reputation in the corporate world may even suffer. The paradox remains that he had not been careful with his money in the first place; he would never have achieved his present wealth. There are various diverse sets of values among those with low incomes. The young clerk who gives his wife a beautiful dress as a present even though he hasn't paid his rent is criticized as being expensive. Money management that borders on meanness is praised as a virtue. Paying his bills is the only thing he values more than everything else in his life. The ideal wife for such a man divides her household funds into joyless little piles, setting aside enough for rent, food, and the kids' shoes. She is able to face the milkman with composure each month, happy with her frugal habits, and never feels guilty about spending money she can't actually afford. I don't fit into either of these categories, myself. If I have extra cash, I can be extravagant, but when I'm strapped for cash, which is typically the case, I'm the meanest man you've ever met.

In the final clause of the first paragraph, the word "paradox" refers to

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a statement that seems self-contradictory but in reality expresses a possible truth.

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A word that brings out the hidden meaning

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Statement based on facts

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Statement based on the popular opinion

Question 10

The fact that an extravagant man is either appreciated or despised depends on his position in life is something that grabs our attention. Being financially responsible does little to boost the popularity of a successful businessman. A affluent individual is expected to live a sumptuous lifestyle and extend lavish hospitality. If he is not, it is assumed that he is cruel, and as a result, his reputation in the corporate world may even suffer. The paradox remains that he had not been careful with his money in the first place; he would never have achieved his present wealth. There are various diverse sets of values among those with low incomes. The young clerk who gives his wife a beautiful dress as a present even though he hasn't paid his rent is criticized as being expensive. Money management that borders on meanness is praised as a virtue. Paying his bills is the only thing he values more than everything else in his life. The ideal wife for such a man separates her housekeeping money into joyless little piles – so much for rent, for food, for the children’s shoes, she is able to face the milkman with equanimity every, month satisfied with her economizing ways , and never knows the guilt of buying something she can’t really afford . I don't fit into either of these categories, myself. If I have extra cash, I can be extravagant, but when I'm strapped for cash, which is typically the case, I'm the meanest man you've ever met.

What does the word "equanimity" mean?

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Calmness

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Discomposure

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Dubious

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Equivocal