752 English questions asked in BPSC TRE previous year papers, each with the correct answer and explanation. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the full papers as timed online tests.
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5) : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
A flower is compared
AWith girls
BWith human beings
CWith all living things
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) With human beings
Explanation
The passage compares the qualities of a flower (open, frank, equal, generous, kind) with the qualities of human beings, which is option (B).
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5) : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
A spontaneous influence means
AA quicker influence
BA slow influence
CNaturally created influence
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Naturally created influence
Explanation
"Spontaneous" means arising naturally without effort, so a spontaneous influence is a naturally created influence.
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5) : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
The refined qualities of a flower are
AFrankness and honesty
BGenerosity and kindness
CFragrance and beauty
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
The passage lists the flower's qualities as open, frank, equal, generous and kind; generosity and kindness are among these refined qualities, so (B).
Directions (Q. Nos. E-6 and E-7) : Fill in the blanks with suitable articles like ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ :
_______ good education is important.
AThe
BAn
CA
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
In "_ good education is important", both "The" (a particular education) and "A" are accepted by the key, so the answer is "More than one of the above".
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5) : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
The author here talks about
ALotus flower
BRose flower
CLily flower
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
Note: the official key gives (D), although the passage names no particular flower (it talks about a flower in general), so (E) would also be defensible.
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5) : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
The refined qualities of a flower are
AGenerosity and kindness
BFragrance and beauty
CFrankness and honesty
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
The passage lists the flower's qualities as open, frank, equal, generous and kind; generosity and kindness are among these refined qualities, so (A).
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5) : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
A spontaneous influence means
AA slow influence
BNaturally created influence
CA quicker influence
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Naturally created influence
Explanation
"Spontaneous" means arising naturally without effort, so a spontaneous influence is a naturally created influence.
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5) : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
A flower is open to all because
AIt radiates joy
BIt influences all
CIt spreads its beauty to all
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
The passage says a flower is open to all that surrounds it and that it spreads its beauty, perfume and joy to everyone, so both (C) and (B) hold (it spreads beauty and influences everything around it); hence "More than one of the above".
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5) : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
A flower is compared
AWith human beings
BWith all living things
CWith girls
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) With human beings
Explanation
The passage compares the qualities of a flower (open, frank, equal, generous, kind) with the qualities of human beings, which is option (A).
Directions (Q. Nos. E-7 and E-8) : Fill in the blanks with suitable articles like ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ :
_______ good education is important.
AAn
BA
CThe
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
In "_ good education is important", both "The" (a particular education) and "A" are accepted by the key, so the answer is "More than one of the above".
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5) : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
The author here talks about
ALily flower
BRose flower
CLotus flower
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
Note: the official key gives (D), although the passage names no particular flower (it talks about a flower in general), so (E) would also be defensible.
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5) : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
The refined qualities of a flower are
AFrankness and honesty
BFragrance and beauty
CGenerosity and kindness
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
The passage lists the flower's qualities as open, frank, equal, generous and kind; generosity and kindness are among these refined qualities, so (C).
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5) : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
A spontaneous influence means
AA quicker influence
BNaturally created influence
CA slow influence
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (B) Naturally created influence
Explanation
"Spontaneous" means arising naturally without effort, so a spontaneous influence is a naturally created influence.
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5) : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
A flower is open to all because
AIt spreads its beauty to all
BIt influences all
CIt radiates joy
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
The passage says a flower is open to all that surrounds it and that it spreads its beauty, perfume and joy to everyone, so both (A) and (B) hold (it spreads beauty and influences everything around it); hence "More than one of the above".
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5) : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
A flower is compared
AWith girls
BWith all living things
CWith human beings
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) With human beings
Explanation
The passage compares the qualities of a flower (open, frank, equal, generous, kind) with the qualities of human beings, which is option (C).
Directions (Q. Nos. E-6 and E-7) : Fill in the blanks with suitable articles like ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ :
_______ good education is important.
AThe
BA
CAn
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
In "_ good education is important", both "The" (a particular education) and "A" are accepted by the key, so the answer is "More than one of the above".
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5): Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
A flower is open to all because
AIt radiates joy
BIt influences all
CIt spreads its beauty to all
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
The passage says a flower radiates joy and beauty (A), exerts a spontaneous influence on all around it (B) and gives its beauty to everyone (C); since more than one of these fits, the key is 'More than one of the above'.
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5): Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
The author here talks about
ALotus flower
BRose flower
CLily flower
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
Note: the official key gives (D), although the passage speaks of a flower in general and names no lotus, rose or lily, so (E) would also be defensible.
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5): Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
A flower is compared
AWith human beings
BWith all living things
CWith girls
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (A) With human beings
Explanation
The passage compares the qualities of a flower (open, frank, equal, generous, kind) with the qualities of human beings, which is option (A).
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5): Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
A spontaneous influence means
AA slow influence
BNaturally created influence
CA quicker influence
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (B) Naturally created influence
Explanation
'Spontaneous' means arising naturally without effort, so a spontaneous influence is a naturally created influence.
Directions (Q. Nos. E-1 to E-5): Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower : open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means ? A flower is open to all that surrounds it : nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hides nothing of its beauty lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets it come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal : it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whatsoever. Then generous without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure, even its life sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of the things gathered within itself. And then, kind : it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with real qualities of the flowers.
The refined qualities of a flower are
AGenerosity and kindness
BFragrance and beauty
CFrankness and honesty
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
Show answerHide answer
Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
The passage lists the flower's qualities as open, frank, equal, generous and kind, so generosity and kindness (A) and frankness (C) both fit; the key is 'More than one of the above'.
Which English novelist created the character of Dr. Aziz in A Passage to India ?
AE. M. Forster
BRudyard Kipling
CM. G. Vassanji
DMore than one of the above
ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) E. M. Forster
Explanation
Dr. Aziz is a character in E. M. Forster's A Passage to India.
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