CUET UG · English (Language Test)
Comprehension of factual passages — direct and detail-based questions.
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Q1 · Reading Comprehension — Factual Passages · EASY
Read the passage and answer the question that follows: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched Chandrayaan-3 on July 14, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The mission aimed to demonstrate a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, rover roving on the moon, and in-situ scientific experiments. On August 23, 2023, the Vikram lander successfully touched down near the lunar south pole, making India the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon and the first to land near the south polar region. The Pragyan rover was deployed shortly after landing and conducted experiments for approximately 14 Earth days, which equals one lunar day. Question: When did the Vikram lander achieve a soft landing on the Moon?
Q2 · Reading Comprehension — Factual Passages · EASY
Read the passage and answer the question that follows: The Green Revolution in India, which began in the mid-1960s, transformed the country from a food-deficient nation to one of the world's leading agricultural producers. The revolution was characterized by the adoption of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, increased use of fertilizers and pesticides, improved irrigation facilities, and better farm management practices. Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh were the primary beneficiaries of this agricultural transformation. Wheat and rice production increased dramatically, with wheat production rising from 12 million tonnes in 1965 to 75 million tonnes by the mid-1990s. However, the Green Revolution also led to environmental concerns such as groundwater depletion, soil degradation, and reduced crop diversity. Question: Which crops saw dramatic production increases during the Green Revolution in India?
Q3 · Reading Comprehension — Factual Passages · MEDIUM
Read the passage and answer the question that follows: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is the first education policy of the 21st century in India, replacing the previous National Policy on Education, 1986. The policy proposes sweeping changes including the restructuring of school education into a 5+3+3+4 design corresponding to the age groups 3-8 years, 8-11 years, 11-14 years, and 14-18 years respectively. It emphasizes early childhood care and education, aims to achieve universal foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3, and proposes multidisciplinary education with flexible curricula. The policy also envisions reducing curriculum content to enhance essential learning and critical thinking, and integrating vocational education from Class 6 onwards. Additionally, it recommends a four-year multidisciplinary undergraduate programme with multiple exit options. Question: According to the passage, from which class does NEP 2020 propose integrating vocational education?
Q4 · Reading Comprehension — Factual Passages · MEDIUM
Read the passage and answer the question that follows: The Goods and Services Tax (GST), implemented in India on July 1, 2017, is a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services. It subsumed multiple central and state taxes including excise duty, service tax, VAT, and octroi, creating a unified national market. The GST Council, consisting of the Union Finance Minister and state finance ministers, determines tax rates and policies. The system operates on a dual structure with Central GST (CGST) and State GST (SGST) for intra-state supplies, and Integrated GST (IGST) for inter-state supplies. Goods and services are classified into tax slabs of 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%, with essential items taxed at lower rates and luxury items at higher rates. The implementation aimed to improve tax compliance, reduce the cascading effect of taxes, and boost economic growth by facilitating easier inter-state trade. Question: Based on the passage, what was one of the primary aims of implementing GST in India?
Q5 · Reading Comprehension — Factual Passages · MEDIUM
Read the passage: "The Indian tiger population has seen a steady increase from 2,226 in 2014 to approximately 3,167 in 2022, thanks to Project Tiger and stricter anti-poaching measures. However, habitat fragmentation and human-wildlife conflict remain major challenges for conservation efforts." What is the primary focus of this passage?