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Question 11.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
The destruction of two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in August 1945, by the use of atomic bombs shocked and horrified mankind beyond measure. Man had discovered a new energy of tremendous power but it was extremely tragic to use it for the destruction of human beings. The conscience of all right thinking persons was awakened and the problem of the proper use of the new energy became a subject for serious consideration. The World War ended, but experiments with atomic energy continued. Most of them were confined to the production of better and more powerful atomic weapons such as hydrogen bombs, cobalt bombs, transcontinental ballistic missiles, etc. A very large section of the people of the world stood against the mad race for nuclear armament. They demanded an immediate and complete ban on all kinds of nuclear tests and experiments for the purpose of war. Most people desired to stop the production of atomic weapons altogether. The late professor Einstein appealed to both politicians and scientists to save mankind and civilization from the unimaginable horrors of an atomic war. He also advocated the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, betterment of the poor, and enhancement of the total wealth of the world. His appeal was directed in particular to atomic scientists who should not allow their talents to be used for increasing the chance of war. They should rather use their brains for utilizing atomic energy for the good of humanity. The soundness of this view point has appealed to reasonable people and all lovers of peace..
What is extremely tragic?

  1.    The use of atom bombs
  2.    Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945
  3.    Unchecked development of atom bombs
  4.    Horror to mankind from atom bombs
  5.    Use of atomic bombs against mankind
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> Use of atomic bombs against mankind
Question 12.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
The destruction of two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in August 1945, by the use of atomic bombs shocked and horrified mankind beyond measure. Man had discovered a new energy of tremendous power but it was extremely tragic to use it for the destruction of human beings. The conscience of all right thinking persons was awakened and the problem of the proper use of the new energy became a subject for serious consideration. The World War ended, but experiments with atomic energy continued. Most of them were confined to the production of better and more powerful atomic weapons such as hydrogen bombs, cobalt bombs, transcontinental ballistic missiles, etc. A very large section of the people of the world stood against the mad race for nuclear armament. They demanded an immediate and complete ban on all kinds of nuclear tests and experiments for the purpose of war. Most people desired to stop the production of atomic weapons altogether. The late professor Einstein appealed to both politicians and scientists to save mankind and civilization from the unimaginable horrors of an atomic war. He also advocated the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, betterment of the poor, and enhancement of the total wealth of the world. His appeal was directed in particular to atomic scientists who should not allow their talents to be used for increasing the chance of war. They should rather use their brains for utilizing atomic energy for the good of humanity. The soundness of this view point has appealed to reasonable people and all lovers of peace..
What became a subject of serious consideration?

  1.    Destruction of two Japanese cities
  2.    Horror to mankind beyond measure
  3.    Proper use of the new source of energy
  4.    Tremendous power acquired by man in the form of atomic energy
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Proper use of the new source of energy
Question 13.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
The destruction of two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in August 1945, by the use of atomic bombs shocked and horrified mankind beyond measure. Man had discovered a new energy of tremendous power but it was extremely tragic to use it for the destruction of human beings. The conscience of all right thinking persons was awakened and the problem of the proper use of the new energy became a subject for serious consideration. The World War ended, but experiments with atomic energy continued. Most of them were confined to the production of better and more powerful atomic weapons such as hydrogen bombs, cobalt bombs, transcontinental ballistic missiles, etc. A very large section of the people of the world stood against the mad race for nuclear armament. They demanded an immediate and complete ban on all kinds of nuclear tests and experiments for the purpose of war. Most people desired to stop the production of atomic weapons altogether. The late professor Einstein appealed to both politicians and scientists to save mankind and civilization from the unimaginable horrors of an atomic war. He also advocated the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, betterment of the poor, and enhancement of the total wealth of the world. His appeal was directed in particular to atomic scientists who should not allow their talents to be used for increasing the chance of war. They should rather use their brains for utilizing atomic energy for the good of humanity. The soundness of this view point has appealed to reasonable people and all lovers of peace..
Experiments after the end of the World War were done for

  1.    the production of more powerful atomic weapons
  2.    the production of industrial tools and plants
  3.    all kinds of nuclear tests
  4.    rebuilding the destroyed cities
  5.    the manufacture of atomic weapons
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> the production of more powerful atomic weapons
Question 14.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
The destruction of two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in August 1945, by the use of atomic bombs shocked and horrified mankind beyond measure. Man had discovered a new energy of tremendous power but it was extremely tragic to use it for the destruction of human beings. The conscience of all right thinking persons was awakened and the problem of the proper use of the new energy became a subject for serious consideration. The World War ended, but experiments with atomic energy continued. Most of them were confined to the production of better and more powerful atomic weapons such as hydrogen bombs, cobalt bombs, transcontinental ballistic missiles, etc. A very large section of the people of the world stood against the mad race for nuclear armament. They demanded an immediate and complete ban on all kinds of nuclear tests and experiments for the purpose of war. Most people desired to stop the production of atomic weapons altogether. The late professor Einstein appealed to both politicians and scientists to save mankind and civilization from the unimaginable horrors of an atomic war. He also advocated the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, betterment of the poor, and enhancement of the total wealth of the world. His appeal was directed in particular to atomic scientists who should not allow their talents to be used for increasing the chance of war. They should rather use their brains for utilizing atomic energy for the good of humanity. The soundness of this view point has appealed to reasonable people and all lovers of peace..
Of the following, which was not directly an appeal by Einstein?

  1.    Scientists should save mankind from the horrors of an atomic war
  2.    Production of atomic weapons should be stopped altogether
  3.    Scientists should use their knowledge of atomic energy for the good of humanity
  4.    Nuclear energy should be used for peaceful purposes only
  5.    Scientific talents should not be used for increasing the chances of war
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Production of atomic weapons should be stopped altogether
Question 15.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
The destruction of two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in August 1945, by the use of atomic bombs shocked and horrified mankind beyond measure. Man had discovered a new energy of tremendous power but it was extremely tragic to use it for the destruction of human beings. The conscience of all right thinking persons was awakened and the problem of the proper use of the new energy became a subject for serious consideration. The World War ended, but experiments with atomic energy continued. Most of them were confined to the production of better and more powerful atomic weapons such as hydrogen bombs, cobalt bombs, transcontinental ballistic missiles, etc. A very large section of the people of the world stood against the mad race for nuclear armament. They demanded an immediate and complete ban on all kinds of nuclear tests and experiments for the purpose of war. Most people desired to stop the production of atomic weapons altogether. The late professor Einstein appealed to both politicians and scientists to save mankind and civilization from the unimaginable horrors of an atomic war. He also advocated the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, betterment of the poor, and enhancement of the total wealth of the world. His appeal was directed in particular to atomic scientists who should not allow their talents to be used for increasing the chance of war. They should rather use their brains for utilizing atomic energy for the good of humanity. The soundness of this view point has appealed to reasonable people and all lovers of peace..
The views of Prof. Einstein

  1.    did not affect anybody
  2.    were liked by countries leading in manufacture of atomic weapons
  3.    tended to decrease the use of atomic weapons for destructive purposes
  4.    appealed to peace loving people
  5.    appealed to scientists
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> appealed to peace loving people
Question 16.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
The destruction of two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in August 1945, by the use of atomic bombs shocked and horrified mankind beyond measure. Man had discovered a new energy of tremendous power but it was extremely tragic to use it for the destruction of human beings. The conscience of all right thinking persons was awakened and the problem of the proper use of the new energy became a subject for serious consideration. The World War ended, but experiments with atomic energy continued. Most of them were confined to the production of better and more powerful atomic weapons such as hydrogen bombs, cobalt bombs, transcontinental ballistic missiles, etc. A very large section of the people of the world stood against the mad race for nuclear armament. They demanded an immediate and complete ban on all kinds of nuclear tests and experiments for the purpose of war. Most people desired to stop the production of atomic weapons altogether. The late professor Einstein appealed to both politicians and scientists to save mankind and civilization from the unimaginable horrors of an atomic war. He also advocated the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, betterment of the poor, and enhancement of the total wealth of the world. His appeal was directed in particular to atomic scientists who should not allow their talents to be used for increasing the chance of war. They should rather use their brains for utilizing atomic energy for the good of humanity. The soundness of this view point has appealed to reasonable people and all lovers of peace..
Which of the following is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word appealed as used in the passage?

  1.    Commanded
  2.    Noticed
  3.    Called
  4.    Requested
  5.    Persuaded
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Commanded
Question 17.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
The destruction of two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in August 1945, by the use of atomic bombs shocked and horrified mankind beyond measure. Man had discovered a new energy of tremendous power but it was extremely tragic to use it for the destruction of human beings. The conscience of all right thinking persons was awakened and the problem of the proper use of the new energy became a subject for serious consideration. The World War ended, but experiments with atomic energy continued. Most of them were confined to the production of better and more powerful atomic weapons such as hydrogen bombs, cobalt bombs, transcontinental ballistic missiles, etc. A very large section of the people of the world stood against the mad race for nuclear armament. They demanded an immediate and complete ban on all kinds of nuclear tests and experiments for the purpose of war. Most people desired to stop the production of atomic weapons altogether. The late professor Einstein appealed to both politicians and scientists to save mankind and civilization from the unimaginable horrors of an atomic war. He also advocated the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, betterment of the poor, and enhancement of the total wealth of the world. His appeal was directed in particular to atomic scientists who should not allow their talents to be used for increasing the chance of war. They should rather use their brains for utilizing atomic energy for the good of humanity. The soundness of this view point has appealed to reasonable people and all lovers of peace..
Pick out the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the words given in capitals as used in the passage.
TREMENDOUS

  1.    Fearful
  2.    Much
  3.    Horrible
  4.    Great
  5.    Scanty
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Great
Question 18.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
The destruction of two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in August 1945, by the use of atomic bombs shocked and horrified mankind beyond measure. Man had discovered a new energy of tremendous power but it was extremely tragic to use it for the destruction of human beings. The conscience of all right thinking persons was awakened and the problem of the proper use of the new energy became a subject for serious consideration. The World War ended, but experiments with atomic energy continued. Most of them were confined to the production of better and more powerful atomic weapons such as hydrogen bombs, cobalt bombs, transcontinental ballistic missiles, etc. A very large section of the people of the world stood against the mad race for nuclear armament. They demanded an immediate and complete ban on all kinds of nuclear tests and experiments for the purpose of war. Most people desired to stop the production of atomic weapons altogether. The late professor Einstein appealed to both politicians and scientists to save mankind and civilization from the unimaginable horrors of an atomic war. He also advocated the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, betterment of the poor, and enhancement of the total wealth of the world. His appeal was directed in particular to atomic scientists who should not allow their talents to be used for increasing the chance of war. They should rather use their brains for utilizing atomic energy for the good of humanity. The soundness of this view point has appealed to reasonable people and all lovers of peace..
Pick out the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the words given in capitals as used in the passage. SUBJECT

  1.    Necessity
  2.    Topic
  3.    Exposed
  4.    Gossip
  5.    Fact
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Topic
Question 19.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
The destruction of two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in August 1945, by the use of atomic bombs shocked and horrified mankind beyond measure. Man had discovered a new energy of tremendous power but it was extremely tragic to use it for the destruction of human beings. The conscience of all right thinking persons was awakened and the problem of the proper use of the new energy became a subject for serious consideration. The World War ended, but experiments with atomic energy continued. Most of them were confined to the production of better and more powerful atomic weapons such as hydrogen bombs, cobalt bombs, transcontinental ballistic missiles, etc. A very large section of the people of the world stood against the mad race for nuclear armament. They demanded an immediate and complete ban on all kinds of nuclear tests and experiments for the purpose of war. Most people desired to stop the production of atomic weapons altogether. The late professor Einstein appealed to both politicians and scientists to save mankind and civilization from the unimaginable horrors of an atomic war. He also advocated the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, betterment of the poor, and enhancement of the total wealth of the world. His appeal was directed in particular to atomic scientists who should not allow their talents to be used for increasing the chance of war. They should rather use their brains for utilizing atomic energy for the good of humanity. The soundness of this view point has appealed to reasonable people and all lovers of peace..
Pick out the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the words given in capitals as used in the passage.
BAN

  1.    Stop
  2.    Summon
  3.    Debar
  4.    Sanction
  5.    Break
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Stop
Question 20.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
The destruction of two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in August 1945, by the use of atomic bombs shocked and horrified mankind beyond measure. Man had discovered a new energy of tremendous power but it was extremely tragic to use it for the destruction of human beings. The conscience of all right thinking persons was awakened and the problem of the proper use of the new energy became a subject for serious consideration. The World War ended, but experiments with atomic energy continued. Most of them were confined to the production of better and more powerful atomic weapons such as hydrogen bombs, cobalt bombs, transcontinental ballistic missiles, etc. A very large section of the people of the world stood against the mad race for nuclear armament. They demanded an immediate and complete ban on all kinds of nuclear tests and experiments for the purpose of war. Most people desired to stop the production of atomic weapons altogether. The late professor Einstein appealed to both politicians and scientists to save mankind and civilization from the unimaginable horrors of an atomic war. He also advocated the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, betterment of the poor, and enhancement of the total wealth of the world. His appeal was directed in particular to atomic scientists who should not allow their talents to be used for increasing the chance of war. They should rather use their brains for utilizing atomic energy for the good of humanity. The soundness of this view point has appealed to reasonable people and all lovers of peace..
Pick out the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the words given in capitals as used in the passage.
ALTOGETHER

  1.    Together
  2.    Collectively
  3.    Entirely
  4.    Intensively
  5.    Considerably
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Entirely
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