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English - II

Notes 7. Which of the following statements is not true in the context of the passage?
(i) Indian universities are financially neglected.
(ii) All over the world, the university lecturers hardly spend more than 12 to 15 hours a week
in direct teaching.
(iii) Indian universities are asked to reduce staff strength by 10%.
(iv) Public investment in higher education has increased in India.
(v) Malaysia spends more money on education than Thailand.
8. Choose the word which is similar in meaning as the word freeze as used in the passage.
(i) Cold (ii) Halt
(iii) Decay (iv) Control
(iv) Power
9. What is the UGC directive to the universities?
(i) Improve the quality of teaching (ii) Spend time on research activities
(iii) Do not appoint any permanent teacher (iv) Provide computer and internet facilities
(v) Do not spend money on counselling services to the students
10. Choose the word which is similar in meaning as the word sustained as used in the passage.
(i) Continuous (ii) Frequent
(iii) Careless (iv) Deliberate
(v) Sporadic
ANSWERS

1. (iv) 2. (v) 3. (ii) 4. (iii) 5. (i) 6. (v) 7. (iv) 8. (ii) 9. (iii) 10. (i)

6.2 Further Readings

1. “English for Competitive Exams” By Dr. R.P. Bhatnagar
2. “Unique Quintessence of General English” Edited By Dr. S. Sen and Others and
revised by Dr. G.S. Mansukhani.

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