Directions: In the following questions two columns are given containing three sentences/phrases each. In first column, sentences/phrases are A, B and C and in the second column the sentences/phrases are D, E and F. A sentence/phrase from the first column may or may not connect with another sentence/phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. Each question has five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the sentences/phrases can be joined to form a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. If none of the options given forms a correct sentence after combination, mark (e), i.e. “None of these” as your answer.
1.
Column (1)
(A) Even when we don’t know whether global warming
(B) The state is often accused of apathy,
(C) Communication is central to
Column (2)
(D) is responsible for intensifying a specific storm.
(E) especially when institutional support seems absent.
(F) the way we negotiate climate change.
1. A-D and C-F
2. B-E
3. A-D
4. both (1) and (2)
5. None of these
2.
Column (1)
(A) Journalists are privileged because
(B) Climate alarmism overdone could lead to
(C) Many things happen when storms make landfall,
Column (2)
(D) their choice of communication has a significant effect.
(E) hopelessness and inaction.
(F) including fishers’ nets and boats being damaged.
1. A-D
2. B-E
3. C-F
4. all (1), (2), and (3)
5. None of these
3.
Column (1)
(A) The recursive nature of articles conflicts
(B) Seasoned science journalists are in a position
(C) While climate-related disasters happen every year,
Column (2)
(D) with the guideline to avoid repetitive narratives.
(E) of power and responsibility.
(F) is there merit in publishing similar reports each time?
1. A-D
2. B-E
3. C-F
4. both (1) and (2)
5. None of these
4.
Column (1)
(A) To cover climate change,
(B) There is always something new to add
(C) The articles have been invaluable in piecing together
Column (2)
(D) journalists need to find a balance.
(E) to the narrative each year.
(F) the social and political consequences of cyclones.
1. A-D
2. B-E
3. C-F
4. both (2) and (3)
5. None of these
5.
Column (1)
(A) Feeding too much hope could lead to
(B) The Hindu’s coverage of climate crises
(C) Just reporting what happened
Column (2)
(D) complacency and inaction.
(E) is often considered adequate and insightful.
(F) puts journalists in a challenging position.
1. A-D
2. B-E
3. C-F
4. both (1) and (3)
5. None of these
6.
Column (1)
(A) Surfeit of news reports follow
(B) For a commissioning editor,
(C) The question arises whether
Column (2)
(D) the aftermath of devastating storms.
(E) repetitive narratives can cause reader disinterest.
(F) we exercise our journalistic power correctly.
1. A-D
2. B-E
3. C-F
4. both (1) and (2)
5. None of these
7.
Column (1)
(A) Sensitively and sensibly reporting
(B) The difficulty of discovering new angles
(C) Covering the same kind of post-disaster reports
Column (2)
(D) increases with each passing year.
(E) could lead to reader disinterest.
(F) on climate change is a costly affair.
1. B-D
2. C-E
3. A-F
4. both (1) and (3)
5. None of these
8.
Column (1)
(A) The surfeit of news reports, features, and commentary
(B) We need to communicate effectively about
(C) Deepening poverty and infectious disease outbreaks
Column (2)
(D) about devastation have become a regular post-storm occurrence.
(E) climate change to foster action.
(F) are often the aftermath of these storms.
1. A-D
2. B-E
3. C-F
4. both (2) and (3)
5. None of these
9.
Column (1)
(A) There’s an argument for
(B) Finding new narratives each year
(C) Climate-related disasters put journalists
Column (2)
(D) “just reporting what happened”.
(E) is a challenging yet necessary task.
(F) in a powerful position.
1. A-D
2. B-E
3. C-F
4. both (2) and (3)
5. None of these
10.
Column (1)
(A) Repetition in climate crisis coverage
(B) The Hindu sets aside the argument
(C) Seasoned journalists have to decide
Column (2)
(D) could lead to public disinterest.
(E) of not covering climate crises enough.
(F) whether to cover incidents in detail or differently.
1. A-D
2. B-E
3. C-F
4. both (1) and (3)
5. None of these
ANSWERS AND SOLUTION
1.Answer: (4) both (1) and (2)
Explanation: A-D forms a complete sentence about global warming’s impact on storms. C-F makes a coherent statement about the importance of communication in dealing with climate change. B-E also forms a complete sentence about the state’s response in crisis situations.
2.Answer: (4) all (1), (2), and (3)
Explanation: A-D combines to explain the role of journalists. B-E forms a sentence about the consequences of excessive climate alarmism. C-F details the aftermath of storms.
3.Answer: (4) both (1) and (2)
Explanation: A-D talks about the conflict between repetition and editorial guidelines. B-E discusses the role and responsibility of science journalists.
4.Answer: (4) both (2) and (3)
Explanation: B-E emphasizes the ever-evolving nature of climate change narratives. C-F explains the importance of articles in understanding the impact of cyclones.
5.Answer: (4) both (1) and (3)
Explanation: A-D forms a sentence about the danger of excessive optimism. C-F discusses the dilemmas faced by journalists in reporting climate-related events.
6.Answer: (4) both (1) and (2)
Explanation: A-D describes the influx of news after storms. B-E addresses the editor’s concern about repetitive stories causing disinterest.
7.Answer: (4) both (1) and (3)
Explanation: B-D talks about the challenges in finding new aspects to cover. A-F highlights the cost and complexity of responsible reporting.
8.Answer: (4) both (2) and (3)
Explanation: B-E stresses the importance of effective communication on climate issues. C-F details some consequences of storms.
9.Answer: (4) both (2) and (3)
Explanation: B-E talks about the difficulty and importance of finding new stories. C-F discusses the influence and responsibility of journalists in the context of climate disasters.
10.Answer: (4) both (1) and (3)
Explanation: A-D discusses the potential negative impact of repetitive coverage. C-F reflects on the decisions journalists must make in their reporting.