Model Questions for IBPS PO PRELIM Exam : English Language Set-1

1. Which of the following best describes the phrase “passive recipients” as used in the passage?

(1) The users of the educational system
(2) The political ideology of right and left parties
(3) Well-framed curriculum guiding the teaching/learn­ing process
(4) Free access to education system
(5) The faculty

2. To facilitate social transformation, which of the following has been identified by the author as one of the factors?

(1) A committed political ideology
(2) Support of the well-framed curriculum
(3) A strong administration system
(4) Carefully planned education delivery
(5) None of these

3. Prior to 1990 what was NOT on the agenda of ‘he educational reforms?

(A) An appropriate curriculum
(B) Well-managed admission process

(1) Only A
(2) Only B
(3) Both A and B
(4) Either A or B
(5) None of these

4. Which of the following is the most opposite in meaning of the word medley as used in the passage?

(1) amalgamate
(2) united
(3) unity
(4) diffuse
(5) focusing

5. Which of the following best describes the word ossification as used in the passage?

(1) hardening
(2) plasticity
(3) imbibition
(4) incorporation
(5) coalescing

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6. Revamping of the text material was the main focus in

(1) early eighties
(2) late nineties
(3) 21st century
(4) evolving curriculum framework
(5) training faculty

7. Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word underpinned as used in the passage?

(1) advocated
(2) supported
(3) prepared
(4) bolstered
(5) boosted

8. What hampers the critical thinking ability of collegegoing students?

(1) The emphasis on rote memorisation and recalling the facts of education based on real experience
(2) Lack of political will to develop these abilities
(3) Absence of focus while designing curriculum frame­ work
(4) Ignoring the active role of faculty and the student
(5) Lack of proper tests of critical thinking ability

9. How did personal beliefs and folk pedagogy enter into educational system?

(1) The college acted as an agent of local communities.
(2) The faculties were not properly trained.
(3) College faculties started acting as passive listeners.
(4) The loopholes in the educational system allowed it to happen.
(5) It was by design.

10. Development of textbooks generated public debate on many issues except

(A) making the curriculum student-centred.
(B) using teaching community as an agency to bring change.

(1) Only A
(2) Only B
(3) Both A and B
(4) Either A or B
(5) None of these

Answer:

1. (3) 2. (2) 3. (4) 4. (1) 5. (4) 6. (2) 7. (4) 8. (4) 9. (3) 10. (1)

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