Comprehension UPSC Questions

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Comprehension MCQ Questions


13.
What makes his life miserable whenever he undertakes travelling?
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Going to railway station
B.
Forgetting the toothbrush
C.
Packing his bag
D.
Bad dreams
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ANSWER :
B. Forgetting the toothbrush
14.
His toothbrush is finally
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in his bag
B.
in his bed
C.
in his handkerchief
D.
lost
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ANSWER :
C. in his handkerchief
15.
Directions for the following three items:
In spring, popular bear mothers emerge from dens with three month old cubs. The mother bear has fasted for as long as eight months but that does not stop the young from demanding full access to her remaining reserves. If there are triplets, the most persistent stands to gain an extra meal persistent stands to gain an extra meal and it may have the meal at the expense of others. The smallest of the bitter forfeits many meals to stronger siblings Females are protective of their cubs but tend to ignore family rivalry over food. In 21 years of photographing polar bears. I've only once seen the smallest of triplets survive till autumn.

Female polar bears give birth during
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spring
B.
summer
C.
autumn
D.
winter
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ANSWER :
D. winter
16.
Mother bear
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takes sides over cubs
B.
lets the cubs fend for themselves
C.
feeds only-their favourites
D.
sees that all cubs get an equal share
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ANSWER :
B. lets the cubs fend for themselves
17.
With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made:
1. Polar bears fast as long as eight months due to non-availability of prey.
2. Polar bears always give birth to triplets.
Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?
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1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
D. Neither 1 nor 2
18.
Directions for the following Eight items:
Given below are eight items Each item describes a situation and is followed by four possible responses. Indicate the response you find most appropriate. 
Choose only one response for each item. The responses will be evaluated based on the level of appropriateness for the given situation.
Please attempt all the items. There is no penalty for wrong answers for these eight items.

You have been asked to give an explanation for not attending an Important official meeting. Your immediate boss who has not informed you about the meeting is now putting pressure on you not to place an allegation against him/her. You would
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Send a written explaining the fact.
B.
Seek an appointment with the top boss to explain the situation.
C.
admit your fault to save the situation.
D.
Put the responsibility on the coordinator of the meeting for not informing.
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ANSWER :
A. Send a written explaining the fact.