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Read the passage and answer the question:
"The advent of artificial intelligence has revolutionized numerous industries, from healthcare to finance. However, this technological leap forward has also sparked debates about job displacement and ethical considerations. While AI can process data at unprecedented speeds and identify patterns that humans might miss, it lacks the nuanced understanding and emotional intelligence that characterize human decision-making. The challenge lies in striking a balance between leveraging AI's capabilities and preserving human agency in critical processes."
What is the primary concern raised about AI in the passage? 📖 Reading Comprehension
Bank PO (Moderate) + SSC (Hard)
2026-04-08
A. AI processes data too slowly compared to human capabilities
B. The need to balance AI benefits with human involvement and ethical concerns
C. AI has completely replaced human workers in most industries
D. The lack of funding for AI research and development
💡 The passage discusses both the benefits of AI and the concerns about job displacement and ethical considerations, emphasizing the need to balance AI capabilities with human agency.
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Choose the word that best fits in the blank:
The scientist's research was _______ in nature, requiring extensive collaboration across multiple disciplines to achieve meaningful results. 📖 Reading Comprehension
Bank PO (Moderate) + SSC (Hard)
2026-04-08
A. insular
B. interdisciplinary
C. redundant
D. superficial
💡 Interdisciplinary means involving two or more academic disciplines or fields of study, which fits the context of collaboration across multiple disciplines.
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Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
1. This phenomenon has led to the development of specialized urban planning strategies.
2. Cities worldwide are experiencing unprecedented population growth.
3. These strategies focus on sustainable development and efficient resource management.
4. The rapid urbanization poses significant challenges for infrastructure and services. 📖 Reading Comprehension
Bank PO (Moderate) + SSC (Hard)
2026-04-08
A. 2, 4, 1, 3
B. 2, 1, 4, 3
C. 4, 2, 1, 3
D. 1, 2, 3, 4
💡 The logical sequence starts with the main fact (cities experiencing growth), followed by the challenge this creates, then the response to this phenomenon, and finally the details of the strategies.
34
Fill in the blanks in the following passage:
Climate change represents one of the most _______ challenges of our time. Scientists have _______ warned about the consequences of global warming, yet many governments have been _______ to implement comprehensive policies to address this crisis.
Choose the most appropriate set of words: 📖 Reading Comprehension
Bank PO (Moderate) + SSC (Hard)
2026-04-08
A. trivial, rarely, eager
B. pressing, consistently, reluctant
C. simple, occasionally, willing
D. minor, never, quick
💡 The context requires words that emphasize the severity of climate change (pressing), the frequency of scientific warnings (consistently), and governmental hesitation (reluctant).
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Identify the error in the following sentence:
'Neither the manager nor the employees was aware of the policy changes that would effect their working conditions significantly.' 📖 Reading Comprehension
Bank PO (Moderate) + SSC (Hard)
2026-04-08
A. Subject-verb disagreement: 'was' should be 'were'
B. Wrong word usage: 'effect' should be 'affect'
C. Both A and B are errors
D. No error in the sentence
💡 There are two errors: 'was' should be 'were' (with 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject 'employees'), and 'effect' should be 'affect' (affect is the verb, effect is the noun).
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What does the idiom 'to break new ground' mean? 📖 Reading Comprehension
Bank PO (Moderate) + SSC (Hard)
2026-04-08
A. To start construction work on a building
B. To dig holes in the earth for planting
C. To do something innovative or pioneering
D. To damage property intentionally
💡 'To break new ground' is an idiom meaning to do something innovative, original, or pioneering; to be the first to do something or explore new territory.
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Read the passage and identify the tone:
"The company's latest financial report reveals a disturbing trend of declining profits and mounting debts. Despite management's optimistic projections, industry analysts remain skeptical about the organization's ability to recover without significant restructuring. The board of directors must act decisively before the situation becomes irreversible."
What is the overall tone of the passage? 📖 Reading Comprehension
Bank PO (Moderate) + SSC (Hard)
2026-04-08
A. Celebratory and enthusiastic
B. Cautionary and urgent
C. Neutral and informative
D. Humorous and lighthearted
💡 The passage uses words like 'disturbing trend', 'mounting debts', 'skeptical', and 'must act decisively' which create a tone of warning and urgency about the company's situation.
38
Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate phrase:
Despite facing numerous obstacles throughout his career, the researcher remained _______ in his pursuit of scientific breakthrough. 📖 Reading Comprehension
Bank PO (Moderate) + SSC (Hard)
2026-04-08
A. steadfast and determined
B. confused and uncertain
C. lazy and unmotivated
D. distracted and unfocused
💡 Given the context of 'despite facing obstacles' and 'pursuit of breakthrough', the sentence requires positive qualities that show persistence, making 'steadfast and determined' the best choice.
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Read the passage and answer:
"Renewable energy sources have gained significant momentum in recent years due to growing environmental concerns and technological advancements. Solar and wind power, once considered expensive alternatives, are now competitive with traditional fossil fuels in many markets. This shift represents not just an environmental victory, but also an economic opportunity for nations willing to invest in clean technology infrastructure."
According to the passage, what has made renewable energy more attractive? 📖 Reading Comprehension
Bank PO (Moderate) + SSC (Hard)
2026-04-08
A. Government regulations banning fossil fuels
B. Environmental concerns and improved technology making them cost-competitive
C. Complete elimination of fossil fuel reserves
D. International pressure from environmental groups only
💡 The passage specifically mentions that renewable energy gained momentum due to 'growing environmental concerns and technological advancements' and that they are now 'competitive with traditional fossil fuels'.
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Choose the correct meaning of the phrase 'a blessing in disguise': 📖 Reading Comprehension
Bank PO (Moderate) + SSC (Hard)
2026-04-08
A. Something that appears to be good but is actually harmful
B. A religious ceremony performed in secret
C. Something that seems bad initially but turns out to be beneficial
D. A person who pretends to be helpful but isn't
💡 'A blessing in disguise' is an idiom meaning something that appears to be bad or unlucky at first but results in something good happening; an apparent misfortune that eventually has good results.