English Grammar – Comprehension – 2 Practice Test Welcome to your English Grammar - Comprehension - 2 Practice Test 1. Q8. The writer refers to ‘a paid holiday’ to support his argument that special postings that ‘favoured’ civil servants are unnecessary and wasteful lazy and inefficient bureaucrats seem to be on holiday even when on duty civil servants get a lot of extra benefits disciplinary action is generally not quick or effective None 2. Q6. The main principle of the remedy proposed by the writer is, that the high level of protection enjoyed by civil servants should be reduced the politicians should be made accountable for all their decisions the common man’s right to efficient and fair administration must be protected rules should be simplified so that there is less scope for misuse None 3. Q9. The expression ‘linking job performance with job retention’ refers to a policy in which continuation in service will depend on satisfactory performance retention of good Government servants by discouraging their going to private companies selection to civil service jobs is on the basis of rigorous performance and not a minister’s opinions is the basis of transfer or promotion selection to civil service jobs is on the basis of rigorous performance tests None 4. Directions Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions that followQ1. The facts relating to the problem of political interference indicate that honest bureaucrats are always being troubled by politicians politicians and civil servants co-operate to gain mutual advantages politicians and civil servants use interference as an excuse for victimizing the common man politicians are often misled and trapped by civil servants None 5. Q3. . Civil servants who write their memoirs after retiring prove that people of inferior quality in the civil service bring about interference prove that constant political interference made it impossible for them to do anything properly complain that the credit for their achievements goes to dishonest politicians claim that they would have achieved outstanding success if interference had not come in the way None 6. Q5. The problem with the present set-up needing urgent action is complicated rules and procedures that greatly reduce efficiency a lack of accountability on the part of civil servants a neglect of the ideals of self-righteousness a lack of control over the power of politicians None 7. Q10. The expression ‘deliver the goods’ means accept bribes or other illegal favours show good job performance successfully defend oneself against a charge, in a disciplinary inquiry make payments of black money as bribes None 8. Q7. According to existing procedures, if a civil servant is found to be unsuitable or dishonest politicians with whom he has special links will interfere to help him transferring him to another post is the usual action taken he can appeal to an authority like the Supreme Court a conflict between Central Government and State Government interests can arise None 9. Q4. The existing system of administration seems to encourage civil servants to become self-righteous and fight back against corrupt politicians to become self-centred and concerned mainly about their own gain to present a glorious picture of the administration to become self-styled heroes and boss over others None 10. Q2. The attitude of self-righteousness adopted by the civil service, according to the writer is very difficult to maintain because of opposition does not really help the public get fair treatment is not welcomed and supported by politicians is dishonest and conceals the facts None Time's up Related Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
