Direction: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Economists, ethicists and business sages persuade us that honesty is the best policy, but their evidence is weak. We hoped to find data that would support their theories and thus, perhaps encourage higher standard of business behaviour. To our surprise, our pet theories failed to stand up. Treachery, we found, can pay. There is no compelling economic reason to tell the truth or keep one's word. For, punishment for the treacherous in the real world is neither swift nor sure.
Honesty is, in fact, primarily a moral choice. Business people do tell themselves that, in the long run, they will do well by doing good. But there is little factual or logical basis for this conviction. Without values, without a basic preference for right over wrong, trust based on such self-delusion would crumble in the face of temptation. Most of us choose virtue because we want to believe in ourselves and have others' respect and belief in us.
And for this, we should be happy. We can be proud of a system in which people are honest because they want to be, not because they have to be. Materially, too, trust based on morality provides great advantages. It allows us to join in great and exciting enterprises that we could never undertake if we relied on economic incentives alone.
Economists tell us that trust is enforced in the market place through retaliation of reputation. If you violate a trust your victim is apt to seek revenge and others are likely to stop doing business with you, at least under favourable terms. A man or woman with a reputation for fair dealing will prosper. Therefore, profit maximizers are honest. This sounds plausible enough until you look for concrete examples. Cases that apparently demonstrate the awful consequences of trust turns out to be few and weak, while evidence that treachery can pay seems compelling.
What did the author find out about the theory that honesty is the best policy?
Direction: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Economists, ethicists and business sages persuade us that honesty is the best policy, but their evidence is weak. We hoped to find data that would support their theories and thus, perhaps encourage higher standard of business behaviour. To our surprise, our pet theories failed to stand up. Treachery, we found, can pay. There is no compelling economic reason to tell the truth or keep one's word. For, punishment for the treacherous in the real world is neither swift nor sure.
Honesty is, in fact, primarily a moral choice. Business people do tell themselves that, in the long run, they will do well by doing good. But there is little factual or logical basis for this conviction. Without values, without a basic preference for right over wrong, trust based on such self-delusion would crumble in the face of temptation. Most of us choose virtue because we want to believe in ourselves and have others' respect and belief in us.
And for this, we should be happy. We can be proud of a system in which people are honest because they want to be, not because they have to be. Materially, too, trust based on morality provides great advantages. It allows us to join in great and exciting enterprises that we could never undertake if we relied on economic incentives alone.
Economists tell us that trust is enforced in the market place through retaliation of reputation. If you violate a trust your victim is apt to seek revenge and others are likely to stop doing business with you, at least under favourable terms. A man or woman with a reputation for fair dealing will prosper. Therefore, profit maximizers are honest. This sounds plausible enough until you look for concrete examples. Cases that apparently demonstrate the awful consequences of trust turns out to be few and weak, while evidence that treachery can pay seems compelling.
What do economists and ethicists want us to believe?
Direction: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Economists, ethicists and business sages persuade us that honesty is the best policy, but their evidence is weak. We hoped to find data that would support their theories and thus, perhaps encourage higher standard of business behaviour. To our surprise, our pet theories failed to stand up. Treachery, we found, can pay. There is no compelling economic reason to tell the truth or keep one's word. For, punishment for the treacherous in the real world is neither swift nor sure.
Honesty is, in fact, primarily a moral choice. Business people do tell themselves that, in the long run, they will do well by doing good. But there is little factual or logical basis for this conviction. Without values, without a basic preference for right over wrong, trust based on such self-delusion would crumble in the face of temptation. Most of us choose virtue because we want to believe in ourselves and have others' respect and belief in us.
And for this, we should be happy. We can be proud of a system in which people are honest because they want to be, not because they have to be. Materially, too, trust based on morality provides great advantages. It allows us to join in great and exciting enterprises that we could never undertake if we relied on economic incentives alone.
Economists tell us that trust is enforced in the market place through retaliation of reputation. If you violate a trust your victim is apt to seek revenge and others are likely to stop doing business with you, at least under favourable terms. A man or woman with a reputation for fair dealing will prosper. Therefore, profit maximizers are honest. This sounds plausible enough until you look for concrete examples. Cases that apparently demonstrate the awful consequences of trust turns out to be few and weak, while evidence that treachery can pay seems compelling.
Which is the material advantage which the author sees in being honest?
A)
It permits one to undertake activities which may not be economically attractive.
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B)
It permits one to be honest for the sake of honesty alone.
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C)
It permits one to make a lot of profit in various areas.
Direction: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Economists, ethicists and business sages persuade us that honesty is the best policy, but their evidence is weak. We hoped to find data that would support their theories and thus, perhaps encourage higher standard of business behaviour. To our surprise, our pet theories failed to stand up. Treachery, we found, can pay. There is no compelling economic reason to tell the truth or keep one's word. For, punishment for the treacherous in the real world is neither swift nor sure.
Honesty is, in fact, primarily a moral choice. Business people do tell themselves that, in the long run, they will do well by doing good. But there is little factual or logical basis for this conviction. Without values, without a basic preference for right over wrong, trust based on such self-delusion would crumble in the face of temptation. Most of us choose virtue because we want to believe in ourselves and have others' respect and belief in us.
And for this, we should be happy. We can be proud of a system in which people are honest because they want to be, not because they have to be. Materially, too, trust based on morality provides great advantages. It allows us to join in great and exciting enterprises that we could never undertake if we relied on economic incentives alone.
Economists tell us that trust is enforced in the market place through retaliation of reputation. If you violate a trust your victim is apt to seek revenge and others are likely to stop doing business with you, at least under favourable terms. A man or woman with a reputation for fair dealing will prosper. Therefore, profit maximizers are honest. This sounds plausible enough until you look for concrete examples. Cases that apparently demonstrate the awful consequences of trust turns out to be few and weak, while evidence that treachery can pay seems compelling.
Why does the author say that one can be proud of the present situation?
Direction: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Economists, ethicists and business sages persuade us that honesty is the best policy, but their evidence is weak. We hoped to find data that would support their theories and thus, perhaps encourage higher standard of business behaviour. To our surprise, our pet theories failed to stand up. Treachery, we found, can pay. There is no compelling economic reason to tell the truth or keep one's word. For, punishment for the treacherous in the real world is neither swift nor sure.
Honesty is, in fact, primarily a moral choice. Business people do tell themselves that, in the long run, they will do well by doing good. But there is little factual or logical basis for this conviction. Without values, without a basic preference for right over wrong, trust based on such self-delusion would crumble in the face of temptation. Most of us choose virtue because we want to believe in ourselves and have others' respect and belief in us.
And for this, we should be happy. We can be proud of a system in which people are honest because they want to be, not because they have to be. Materially, too, trust based on morality provides great advantages. It allows us to join in great and exciting enterprises that we could never undertake if we relied on economic incentives alone.
Economists tell us that trust is enforced in the market place through retaliation of reputation. If you violate a trust your victim is apt to seek revenge and others are likely to stop doing business with you, at least under favourable terms. A man or woman with a reputation for fair dealing will prosper. Therefore, profit maximizers are honest. This sounds plausible enough until you look for concrete examples. Cases that apparently demonstrate the awful consequences of trust turns out to be few and weak, while evidence that treachery can pay seems compelling.
Which of the following is false according to the passage?
A)
People are generally honest because it pays in the long run.
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B)
Virtuous behaviour earns the self-respect of others.
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C)
Economists believe that all businessmen are dishonest.
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D)
Generally people are honest to earn self- respect.
Given below is a sentence in four parts. One of the parts contains a grammatical error. Find the part. The superintendent of police has announced (i)/ that those who are found guilty of breach of peace (ii)/or of taking the law into their hands (iii)/ they will be taken to the task. (iv)
Identify the type of the sentence given below. The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
Improve the sentence by changing its underlined portion. He has been receiving no other message than an urgent telegram asking him to rush his village immediately.
Given below is a book review in jumbled form. Arrange P, Q, R, S to give the correct sequence of the review. P: British humor is often hard to grasp for Indians, with their references and rambling. But Jerome K. Jerome hits the nail on the head with 'Three Men In A Boat' and brings out British absurdities and traditions in a comic way. This book though meant to be a travelogue of sorts ended up, inexplicable as one of the most loved funny stories of all time. And even after 100+ years since publishing, the jokes remain fresh and witty! Q: But this, though intended to be the main part of the book was overshadowed by the comic instances that cropped up and the book gave up and now is just a humorous tale. Jerome often digresses and starts off random anecdotes and ponders upon life. From friends to friends-of-friends to historic characters, Jerome's detours truly know no bounds. He gives up brilliant character sketches of not only Harris and George, but of Montmorency also. From how his Aunt Podger used to take a week long refuge at her mother's place when Uncle Podger donned the role of a handy man trying to fix "little" things in the house to how the making of Irish stew from all the leftovers compelled Montmorency to add his bit by bringing a dead-water rat, each episode will leave you giggling in delight. And the best is that it describes the common frustrations of life that you and I go through. R: The downside of the book is that the return journey back up the Thames is wrapped up in just one chapter which leaves you slightly hurt and bewildered at the sudden ending. But the wry and sarcastic humour and wit with the misadventures, exaggerations, mad caps, twists and sheer silliness in this P. G Wodehouse-y book leaves you pleasantly happy at the end. Of course, one can't help but read this book in a proper British accent. Be it in their heads, or out loud. And that would be perfectly fine. S: It outlines the story of three men - Jerome and his two friends, Harris and George and their dog, a fox terrier called Montmorency on their holiday on the River Thames in Oxford, England as the three men suffer from some weird ailment. So they set themselves off on a trip to cure themselves - a boating trip. Apparently, that was quite common in those times, which is around 1889 when the book was published. The travelogue portion is quite apparent as along the trip, Jerome mentions all the villages and landmarks they pass, and the few tidbits about the culture in those places.
Given below is the body of a letter to the editor with four blanks. Fill those blanks with the correct option to make it readable.
The protest in Banaras Hindu University by women students highlighting the weak security infrastructure, and which resulted in their harassment, is jarring. The I to prioritise women's safety. The issue of women's safety at educational institutions and in the workplace forms the bedrock of the commitment towards women's empowerment. II this identity should not be diluted under any circumstances. The violence that erupted on the prestigious BHU campus could have been averted with sensitivity, responsibility and empathy. Obviously, the III not being given the due importance they deserved. The story may as well be the same in many university campuses across the country. The BHU students were obviously venting pent-up anger over their legitimate requests not being addressed. The problem arises IV. The protestors just wanted a probe into an issue of rights. Dealing with this in a high-handed way is completely unjustified.
P: BHU finds a place in our history as a symbol of India's advancement and
Q: development is not in line with the pledge taken by the newly elected U.P. government
R: when every such protest is seen from the political point of view
S: incident is a direct offshoot of long-standing complaints by women students
Judge the right word. Many women in developing countries experience a cycle of poor health that ______ before they are born and persists through adulthood passing from generation to generation.
In this question one statement has been followed by two courses of action. You are to decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.
Statement:
The vegetable traders feel that the prices of onion will again go up shortly in state 'p'.
Courses of Action:
I: The state government of 'p' should purchase and store sufficient quantity of onion in advance to control price.
II: The state government of 'p' should make available network of fair price shops for the sale of onion during the period of shortage.
In this question a piece of conversation is given. Read the dialogues and choose the most appropriate option to complete the dialogue. Tom Jerry Are you kidding? We are in June. Tom So what? What's wrong with June? Jerry The right time to trim your roses is the beginning of winter, when they lose their flowers.
A)
Are you going to plant those roses in your garden in June or July?
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B)
Can you help me prune the roses in the garden at the weekend?
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C)
I didn't know your brother knew so much about gardening.
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D)
Have you got any idea what the right time is to shorten rose plants?