The passage draws attention to which one among the following ?
CDS · English · UPSC · 2016–2026
Comprehension Passage — CDS English PYQs
278 questions from this chapter, asked in 11 CDS exams between 2016–2026.
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The "biophilia hypothesis" :
Which one of the following includes the most appropriate and relevant set of keywords that match the concept of 'ecopsychology', as given in the passage ?
In this passage, the word 'immanent' is closest in meaning to :
S1. The snowy albatross is among the largest birds that fly in the world.
S2. It has the widest wingspan among all birds, with lengths reaching up to 12 feet.
The second statement :
S1. A scientific theory is first proposed as a hypothesis.
S2. After it is subjected to inquiry and is proven, it becomes a thesis.
The second statement :
S1. The manhunt for the perpetrator of the crime spread across the entire state.
S2. There was deep public anger triggered by the enormity of the crime.
The second statement :
S1. Awareness about one's own personality type is very important.
S2. Self-awareness is a difficult goal for most people.
The second statement :
S1. Liberalisation changed the contours of India's economy.
S2. India is today poised to become one of the top economies of the world.
The second statement :
S1. The final outcome can never be predicted incontrovertibly.
S2. All outcomes are based on variables that cannot always be fully understood.
The second statement :
Why practise Comprehension Passage PYQs?
Comprehension Passage has appeared in 11 CDS English exams we track between 2016–2026. UPSC examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.
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