Reading Comprehension — Set 5
Questions 41–50 of 120
When did the Industrial Revolution primarily occur according to the passage?
Correct Answer: C. 18th to 19th centuries
The passage places the Industrial Revolution from the 18th to 19th centuries. It began in Britain and gradually spread to other parts of Europe and North America, transforming societies from agrarian to industrial. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
Which country is identified as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution in the passage?
Correct Answer: C. Britain
The passage identifies Britain as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Factors such as colonial resources, available capital, and technological innovation made Britain ideal for industrialization. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
What was one of the first major industries to be mechanized according to the passage?
Correct Answer: C. Textiles
The correct answer is 'Textiles'. The passage highlights textile production as one of the first industries to be mechanized. Inventions like the spinning jenny and power loom revolutionized fabric production and increased output dramatically.
How did the Industrial Revolution affect urbanization according to the passage?
Correct Answer: C. It led to rapid growth of cities and industrial centers
The passage describes how the Industrial Revolution led to rapid urbanization as people migrated from rural areas to cities seeking employment in factories. This created new industrial centers and transformed the landscape. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
What was a significant social consequence of the Industrial Revolution mentioned in the passage?
Correct Answer: C. Poor working conditions and low wages for factory workers
The passage notes that the Industrial Revolution resulted in poor working conditions, long hours, and low wages for factory workers, including children. These conditions eventually led to labor movements and workplace reforms. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
What does DNA stand for according to the passage?
Correct Answer: A. Deoxyribonucleic acid
The passage identifies DNA as deoxyribonucleic acid. This molecule contains the genetic instructions for all living organisms and is composed of nucleotides with a sugar-phosphate backbone. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
What is the shape of a DNA molecule as described in the passage?
Correct Answer: C. Double helix
The passage describes DNA's characteristic double helix structure. This structure, discovered by Watson and Crick, consists of two complementary strands twisted around each other. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
What are the four bases that make up DNA according to the passage?
Correct Answer: A. A, T, G, C
The passage lists the four DNA bases as adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C). These bases pair specifically: A with T and G with C, maintaining the DNA structure. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
What is the primary function of DNA as explained in the passage?
Correct Answer: B. Storing and transmitting genetic information
The passage explains that DNA's primary function is to store and transmit genetic information. It acts as a biological blueprint containing instructions for building and maintaining living organisms. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
According to the passage, what is the relationship between genes and DNA?
Correct Answer: B. Genes are segments of DNA that code for specific traits
The passage explains that genes are specific segments of DNA that code for particular proteins and traits. Each gene contains the instructions for producing a specific characteristic or function in an organism. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.