Comprehension
No species lasts forever. Our species has been in existence for at least 200,000 years and is not old in evolutionary terms. Consequently, we should persists for hundreds of thousands of years yet there are no indications that Homo Sapiens is in decline. However, whether we have the capacity for total destruction-through nuclear annhilation or such-remains debated. Some experts argue that humans are so numerous, widespread and suited to survive catastrophe that no event would result in extinction. A collapse of global ecosystems resulting from climate change and overpopulation has also been predicted as a cause for our extinction but, again, it is difficult to accept that such events could cause human die-off everywhere. Ultimately, it is impossible to predict what might happen in coming centuries. But, more so than any other species, humanity is able to control its evolution via the use of technology, genetic modification and the control of resources these factors make it likely that we will persist for longer that has been typical for mammal species before us.
Question: 1

Which of the following sentences are factually incorrect as per the passage?
A. Our species is 200,00 years old
B. Our species is not old in evolutionary terms
C. Our species is in decline
D. Our species can become extinct due to overpopulation
E. Our species is unable to control its evolution
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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  • A, B and C only
  • B and D only
  • A, D and E only
  • C and E only
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The Correct Option is D

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The correct option is (D) :C and E only.
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Question: 2

Choose the correct word based on your understanding of the Comprehension :
He is unable to ________ the outcome of next week's match.

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  • Persist
  • Predict
  • Accept
  • Exist
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The Correct Option is B

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The correct option is (B) :Predict.
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Question: 3

From the given options, choose the correct Antonym for ‘Extinct’ :

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  • Existence
  • Extant
  • Alive
  • Expound
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The Correct Option is B

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The correct option is (B) :Extant.
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Question: 4

Why would global ecosystems collapse ?

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  • Use of technology and genetic modification
  • Nuclear Annihilation
  • Climate change and overpopulation
  • Because of human die-off everywhere
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The Correct Option is C

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The correct option is (C) :Climate change and overpopulation.
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Question: 5

Which of the following factors help humanity control its evolution, as per the passage?
A. Predicting what might happen in the future
B. Use of technology
C. Persisting for longer than most mammal species
D. Control of resources
E. Genetic modification
Choose the most appropriate from the options given below :

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  • B, D, E only
  • A, B, C only
  • A, C , E only
  • D and E only
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The Correct Option is A

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The correct option is (A) :B, D, E only.
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