GST 101: Computer-based exam

Passage A All over the world till lately and in most of the world till today, mankind has been following the course of nature: that is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of the human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting her take her course in decimating mankind by casualties of war, pestilence and famine. Being human, we have at least revolted against that senseless waste. We have started to impose on nature’s heartless play a humane new order of our own but, when once man has begun to interfere with nature; he cannot afford to stop half way. We cannot, with impunity, cut down the death-rate to go on taking nature’s course. We must consciously try to establish equilibrium, or sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again.

(1) The author observes that

A. War, pestilence and famine were caused by the extravagance of nature. B. Nature was heartless and senseless. (C) There was a time when uncontrolled birth made sense. D. It was wise at a time when mankind did not interfere with normal reproduction. E. Nature was heartless in its reproductive process.

 (2) Which of these statements does not express the opinion of the author?

A. Mankind has started to interfere with the work of nature. B. Many people had died in the past through wand and disease. C. Mankind should not have the maximum number of children possible. D. Mankind should take care of its children. (E) Man’s present relationship with nature in matters of birth and death is a happy one.

 (3) ‘humane’, as used in the passage means

 A. sensible B. wise C. human (D)benevolent E. thorough

(4)“We must consciously try to establish an equilibrium”, implies that mankind must

 A. realistically find an equation B. strive not to be wasteful C. deliberately try to fight nature D. try to fight nature (E) Purposely find a balance.