Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Comprehension - (Narrative / Factual)

Question:

Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions:

The achievement of the Science in 20th century has been very significant. Today we can feel its influence in every sphere of life. Be it the small pins and needles or the huge iron sheets and joints, these are the things we require for our daily use and all these things come out of factories where scientific principles are utilized for practical ends. Science has enabled us to bring forces of nature under control and to use them for our own advantage. Moreover, it has also brought the distant parts of the world closer together. Our universe has been much widened on account of the untiring efforts of astronomers like Jeans and Eddington. The cure of the many fatal diseases has been possible owing to the discovery of some wonderful medicines.

 Match the List-1 with List-2 and choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. The influence of science

A. can be felt all around us

2. Jeans and Eddington

B. are astronomers

3. Practical use of science

C. has brought the world together

4. Science

D. is required for our basic needs

Options:

1-D, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A

1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D

1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C

1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C

Correct Answer:

1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C

Explanation:
  • The correct answer is OPTION 3 -1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C

  • 1. The influence of science → A. can be felt all around us
    (The passage says science influences every sphere of life.)

  • 2. Jeans and Eddington → B. are astronomers
    (The passage mentions astronomers like Jeans and Eddington.)

  • 3. Practical use of science → D. is required for our basic needs
    (Things like pins, needles, and iron sheets for daily use come from factories applying scientific principles.)

  • 4. Science → C. has brought the world together
    (Science has brought distant parts of the world closer together.)