Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
As a generation, we are rethinking what we are to others. Our technological prowess has become a wireless lifeline for others. Some of us apply ourselves to innovation: hackathons and other forms of technological creativity. Our families look to us to know how to use technology both to waste time and to make meaning. Some of us set up Facetime for those denied face‐to‐face time. We show them it will be OK, that digital relationships are real relationships – though in fact we are not always sure.
Which of the following will be the most MEANINGFUL conclusion of the passage?
As a generation, we are rethinking what we are to others. Our technological prowess has become a wireless lifeline for others. Some of us apply ourselves to innovation: hackathons and other forms of technological creativity. Our families look to us to know how to use technology both to waste time and to make meaning. Some of us set up Facetime for those denied face‐to‐face time. We show them it will be OK, that digital relationships are real relationships – though in fact we are not always sure.
Which of the following will be the most MEANINGFUL conclusion of the passage?
- Technology usage has changed social relations for this generation
- Change is the only constant in life, so people must embrace technology
- The Pandemic has increased societal dependence on technology
- Technology is destroying families and communities
- Technological advancement helps society derive meaning from work
The Correct Option is A
Approach Solution - 1
The given passage discusses the evolving role of technology in shaping the social dynamics of the current generation. Let's analyze the passage and evaluate the options to determine the most meaningful conclusion.
Passage Analysis: The passage highlights how technological advancements have not only become a means of innovation but have also transformed how individuals interact with each other. It mentions how technology facilitates digital relationships and the facilitation of real-time communication like FaceTime, indicating a shift in how social interactions are perceived.
Option Evaluation:
- Option 1: Technology usage has changed social relations for this generation.
This option captures the essence of the passage by addressing how technology has altered the interpersonal relationships of this generation. It aligns with the passage's theme of digital relationships becoming significant, even amidst uncertainties regarding their authenticity. - Option 2: Change is the only constant in life, so people must embrace technology.
While this option presents a philosophical viewpoint on change, it does not directly encapsulate the core message of the passage concerning social relations specifically. - Option 3: The Pandemic has increased societal dependence on technology.
Although this statement could be relevant in a broader context, the passage does not explicitly mention the pandemic. Thus, it is not fully representative of the passage's content. - Option 4: Technology is destroying families and communities.
This option takes a negative stance not supported by the passage, which is neutral about technology’s impact on relationships. - Option 5: Technological advancement helps society derive meaning from work.
While technological advancement is mentioned, the focus of the passage is mainly on social dynamics rather than work-related meaning.
Conclusion: The most meaningful conclusion that encapsulates the passage's core idea is Option 1: Technology usage has changed social relations for this generation. This statement accurately reflects the passage’s exploration of how technology reshapes how individuals connect and communicate with each other, reinforcing it as the main theme.
Approach Solution -2
To determine the most meaningful conclusion of the passage, we must focus on the main theme it discusses. The passage highlights how this generation is rethinking social interactions through technology, emphasizing the role of technological advancements in reshaping relationships. It mentions the use of technology to maintain digital relationships, suggesting these are genuine, even if there is some uncertainty.
| Option | Analysis |
|---|---|
| Technology usage has changed social relations for this generation | This option aligns well with the passage's central theme: the transformation of social relations due to technology. |
| Change is the only constant in life, so people must embrace technology | This statement is general and doesn't specifically conclude the given passage. |
| The Pandemic has increased societal dependence on technology | The passage doesn't specifically mention the pandemic, so this conclusion isn't sufficiently supported. |
| Technology is destroying families and communities | This negatively framed conclusion contradicts the passage's positive intent regarding digital relationships. |
| Technological advancement helps society derive meaning from work | Though the passage mentions technological creativity, it focuses more on social implications rather than work-related meaning. |
The most meaningful conclusion is: Technology usage has changed social relations for this generation.
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This year, Brijbhushan has lent money only to five farmers: Aditya, Binod, Chhuttan, Dabloo and Govind. The perimeter of Chhuttan’s plot is 250 meters, with the length and width being at a ratio of 4:1. Aditya’s plot has an area three times the area of Govind’s plot. The area of Aditya’s plot is also the average of the areas of Govind’s plot and Dabloo’s plot. The plots belonging to Aditya, Binod and Dabloo are of the same width, but of different lengths. Moreover, the length of Binod’s plot is the sum of the lengths of Aditya’s plot and Dabloo’s plot.- XAT - 2026
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2. If the total loss in any span of six consecutive months exceeds Rs. 10,000, their services are terminated at the end of that 6-month period.
Further, at the end of the 12-month probation period, if there are losses on their overall investment, their services are terminated.
Ratan, Shri, Tamal and Upanshu started working for Win Lose in January. Ratan was terminated after 4 months, Shri was terminated after 7 months, Tamal was terminated after 10 months, while Upanshu was not terminated even after 12 months. The table below, partially, lists their monthly profits (in Rs. ‘000’) over the 12-month period, where x, y and z are masked information.
Note:
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• The value in any cell is an integer.
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