SECTION : A (Reading Skills)

I. Read the given passage and answer the questions that follows.
The choices we make on a daily basis—wearing a seatbelt, lifting heavy objects
correctly or purposely staying out of any dangerous situation—can either ensure our
safety or bring about potentially harmful circumstances.
You and I need to make a decision that we are going to get our lives in order.
Exercising self-control, self-discipline and establishing boundaries and borders in
our lives are some of the most important things we can do. A life without
discipline is one that’s filled with carelessness.
We can think it’s kind of exciting to live life on the edge. We like the image of
“Yeah! That’s me! Living on the edge! Woo-hoo!” It’s become a popular way to look
at life. But if you see, even highways have lines, which provide margins for our
safety while we’re driving. If we go over one side, we’ll go into the ditch. If we
cross over the line in the middle, we could get killed. And we like those lines
because they help to keep us safe. Sometimes we don’t even realize how lines help
to keep us safe.
I’m not proud of this, but for the first 20 years of my life at work, I ignored my
limits. I felt horrible, physically, most of the time. I used to tell myself, “I
know I have limits and that I’ve reached them, but I’m going to ignore them and see
if or how long I can get by with it.” I ran to doctors, trying to make myself feel
better through pills, vitamins, natural stuff and anything I could get my hands on.
Some of the doctors would tell me, “It’s just stress.” That just made me mad. I
thought stress meant you don’t like what you do or can’t handle life, and I love
what I do. But I kept pushing myself, travelling, doing speaking engagements and so
on— simply exhausting myself.
Finally, I understood I was living an unsustainable life and needed to make some
changes in my outlook and lifestyle.
You and I don’t have to be like everyone else or keep up with anyone else. Each of
us needs to be exactly the way we are, and we don’t have to apologize for it. We’re
not all alike, and we need to find a comfort zone in which we can enjoy our lives
instead of making ourselves sick with an overload of stress and pressure.
On the basis of understanding the passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the twelve
that follow. (1×10=10)
Q1) Which of the characteristics are apt about the writer in the following context:
“I know I have limits and that I’ve reached them, but I’m going to ignore them and
see if or how long I can get by with it.” ?
1. negligent. 2. indecisive.
3. spontaneous. 4. reckless. 5. purposeless.
6. patient
a) 2 and 5. b) 3 and 6. c) 1 and 4. d) 2
and 3
Q2) The reason why living on the edge has become popular is because of the
a) constant need for something different.
b) population being much younger.
c) exhausting effort to make changes.
d) strong tendency to stay within our limits.
Q3) The phrase “potentially harmful circumstances” refers to circumstances that can
(a) certainly be dangerous.
(b) be fairly dangerous.
(c) be possibly dangerous.
(d) seldom be dangerous.
Q4). Choose the option that correctly states the two meanings of ‘outlook’, as used
in the passage.
1. A person’s evaluation of life
2. A person’s experiences in life
3. A person’s point of view towards life
4. A person’s regrets in life
5. A person’s general attitude to life
a) (1) and (4). b) (2) and (3). c) (3) and (5). d) (4)
and (5)
Q5) Choose the option that best captures the central idea of the passage from the
given quotes.
1. It’s all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and
friends.
2. To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.
3. Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.
4. Balance is not something you find. It’s something you create.
a) Option (1). b) Option (2). c) Option (3). d)
Option (4)
Q6) The author explains the importance of discipline and boundaries in our lives
using the example of
a) road accidents. b) traffic rules.
c) lines on the highway. d) safe driving.
Q7) The author attempts to __________________ the readers through this write-up.
a) rebuke. b) question. c) offer aid to. d)
offer advice to
Q8) What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph of the passage?
a) Love what you do.
b) Love yourself to love others.
c) Be the best version of yourself.
d) Be yourself
Q9) Which of the following will be the most appropriate title for the passage?
a) Much too soon
b) Enough is enough
c) How much is too much?
d) Have enough to do?
Q10) The author uses colloquial words such as “yeah” and “Woo-hoo!”. Which of the
following is NOT a colloquial word?
a) hooked. b) guy. c) stuff. d) stress
Q11) Select the option that makes the correct use of “unsustainable”, as used in
the passage, to fill in the blank space.
a) In the long run, the ______ officials followed emergency procedures.
b) Emergency procedures were _______ by the officials.
c) Officials reported an ________ set of events during the emergency.
d) Officials admit that the emergency system is _______ in the longer run.
Q12) What does the author mean when he says, “to get our lives in order”?
a) To resume our lives. b) To organize our lives.
c) To rebuild our lives. d) To control our lives.

II. Read the following text and answer the following questions.
(1) The rapid urbanization and industrialization have led to a significant increase
in pollution levels. People, surrounded by pollutants, are seeking innovative ways
to combat this issue. One such method that has gained popularity is the use of
green vehicles. Green vehicles, such as electric cars and hybrid vehicles, are an
innovative approach to transportation that reduces the emission of harmful
pollutants.
(2) The concept of green vehicles is not just about reducing pollution; it’s also
about creating sustainable transportation systems. These vehicles can help reduce
the dependence on fossil fuels, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and even
contribute to energy efficiency. Moreover, they can serve as a catalyst for the
development of renewable energy technologies, promoting a shift towards cleaner and
greener energy sources.
(3) A recent survey conducted in a metropolitan city revealed interesting insights
into the public’s perception of green vehicles. The survey included residents from
various age groups and backgrounds. The table below displays the responses:

(4) Despite these concerns, the study concluded that green vehicles have immense
potential to transform urban transportation into a green, sustainable system. They
not only offer environmental benefits but also provide economic advantages in the
long run due to lower fuel and maintenance costs. The study recommended further
research to explore innovative solutions for the challenges associated with green
vehicles.
On the basis of understanding the passage, answer the questions that follow.
(1+1+1+1+2+1+1+2=10)
1. What does the passage suggest about green vehicles?
2. What is the author’s tone when discussing the potential of green vehicles?
3. Identify two sets of antonyms from the passage.
4. Complete the sentence appropriately: The author suggests that green vehicles are
beneficial because ________.
5. Based on the reading of the passage, examine, in about 40 words, how using green
vehicles can be like exploring a new city. (2)
6. What is the message conveyed by the author’s discussion of the challenges of
using green vehicles?
7. State whether the following lines display an example of a simple / complex /
emotionally charged / downright weird, passage: “But whether it’s complex,
emotional, simple, or just downright weird, there’s always something to be gained
from the experience.”
8. Based on the reading of the passage, explain in about 40 words, why the author
believes that using green vehicles is a rewarding pursuit. (2)

SECTION : B (Grammar and Writing Skills)

III(A). Complete any 10 from the following as directed.
1. Read the dialogue between a parent and a teenager.
Parent : why are you late to wake up these days?
Teenager : I don’t see the point of waking up early.
Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue. When
asked why he was late to wake up those days, the teenager told her parents that……..
(a) She had not seen the point of waking up early.
(b) She did not want to wake up early.
(c) She did not see the point of waking up early.
(d) She couldn’t see the point of waking up early.

2. Select the option that identify the error and supplies the correct for
the closing line from an analytical report.
In conclusion, the research team has found that the data collected from the survey
are consistent with previous studies.
(a) Error - has ; Correction - have
(b) Error - from ; Correction - by
(c) Error - are ; Correction - is
(d) Error - with ; Correction - to.

3. Identify the error and supply the correction for the given sentence
taken from an article about law.
A Literary composition possess its own characteristics and its own standards of
merit.

4. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the

concluding line of an issued circular by an organisation, to its managers. A copy
of the plan is enclosed and…………….(That / Then /This) maybe communicated to all team
leaders for compliance.

5. In the depths of the enchanted forest, where tree………… (Stand)and

mythical creatures roamed freely, a young adventure embark on a quest.

6. Read the dialogue between Anil and Sanjeev.

Anil: where are you going?
Sanjeev: To the airport
Anil: may I drop you there as I am going in that direction?
Anil asked to Sanjeev, where he was going and offered to drop him as ……..
Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue. (a) he
could be going in that direction.
(b) he would be going in that direction.
(c) He is going in the direction.
(d) He was going in that direction.

7. Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the note of
appreciation by the head of organisation.
It is good to know that……………… registration forms were received this time for our
event, as compared to the previous year.
(a) many. (b) most. (c) much. (d) more

8. Complete the given narrative, by filling the blank with correct option,
Heena …………… from fever since last Sunday.
(a) suffered. (b) will suffer. (c) suffer. (d) has been
suffering

9. Tanmay and Sonia had a conversation about their summer vacation plans.
Report Tanmay’s question.
Where are you planning to go this summer vacation?

10. Read the given sentence from a book review article. Identify the error
and supply the correction in the sentence.
Isn’t it great when you find one of those books that completely pulls you in and
make you fall in love with the characters?

11. Complete the given sentence about the reaction of some friends, by
selecting the correct option:
The group of friends …………. excited at the prospect of their upcoming adventure.
(a.) are. (b.) has. (c.) is. (d.) were

12. Select the option that identifies the error and supply the correction
for the opening line of a report.
Facebook, with more than 1 billion users, is celebrated, 10th birthday this year.
(a) Error - with ; Correction - for
(b) Error - is ; Correction - are
(c) Error - than ; Correction - then
(d) Error - celebrated ; Correction - celebrating.

III(B). 1. You are Priya or Prem, vice principal of XYZ school, New Delhi. You
have recently ordered science lab equipment from scientific solution Private
Limited, New Delhi. Write a letter to cancel the order as you have found a more
suitable supplier.
OR
You are Rama a resident of Bandra, Mumbai. You have just shifted to this new city
and require a few furniture items and kitchen appliances for your house. Write a
letter of order to Home Centre Bandra, Mumbai, placing an order for the same.

2. A survey was conducted in New Delhi in over 20 schools about the

different activities that interest the children in the age group of 13 to 15 years.
Write an analytical paragraph in about hundred words, analysing the following
information.
3.