Logical Reasoning Comprehension Based Practice Questions
Logical Reasoning Comprehension Based Practice Questions
Passage
By the beginning of the twentieth century, doctors knew that many diseases were caused by living microbes. They knew about immunisation and vaccines. Thanks to the efforts of scientists like Jenner, Pasteur, Koch and Ehrlich Lister, it had taught them the value of antiseptics. Known chemical disinfectants, such as carbolic acid, would kill germs, but they would also injure cell tissues. How could harmful microbes be destroyed without, at the same time, injuring body tissues? In 1900, to a shipping clerk- Alexander Fleming--a career in science seemed like distant dream. Alexander was born on August 6, 1881, the youngest son of an Ayrshire, Scottish farmer. He was able to complete high school but then his family's funds ran out. At sixteen, he took a job as a shipping clerk and stayed there for four years. In 1901, Alexander came into a small legacy which enabled him to continue his education, and on the advice of one of his brothers, who was a doctor, he chose to prepare for a career in medicine. Alexander did unusually well in medical school along with rifle shooting, swimming, water polo and painting. After his graduation, his teacher Prof. Wright asked him to join him in bacteriological research, which he readily agreed.
1. According to the passage, what was the main problem being encountered by doctors?
How to eliminate microbes while protecting body cells
How to use known chemical disinfectants
How to get fresh carbolic acid in time to treat the patient
How to convince patients to get vaccination regularly
2.How did Alexander keep himself busy in his spare time during college days?
By taking up part time job to get some money
Studying the effect of chemicals on body tissues
Helping his Professor in his research work
Not given in the passage
3. Which of the following was taught to the doctors at the beginning of twentieth century?
Scientists can help doctors in the use of disinfectants
The role and importance of antiseptics in medical treatment
Pursuing a career in medicine is a difficult job
Good microbes help in developing body cells
4. Why did Fleming take up the job as a shipping clerk?
On the advice of one of his brothers
His financial position was not good at that time
It was his cherished dream
It was a very prospective job with opportunities to go abroad
5. Which of the following advices was given by his brother to Alexander?
To pursue a career in bacteriological research
To continue his school education
To take up a career in medicine
Not to pursue career in shipping
6. Why was it possible for Alexander to continue his studies?
The inspiration given by his farmer father
His desire to become a scientist at any cost
The shipping job gave him enough money
He inherited sufficient money to continue his education
7. Who amongst the following has not been mentioned in the passage as 'scientist'?
Jenner
Pasteur
Wright
Koch
8. Which of the following statements is not true in the context of the passage?
Alexander’s father was a Scottish farmer
One of the Alexander’s brothers was a doctor
Alexander’s performance in the medical school was very good
Harmful microbes attack and cause diseases to tissues which are injured by chemical disinfectants
Directions (Q.Nos. 9-10) Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning as the word used in the passage?
9. VALUE
Cost
Importance
Respect
Price
10. ASKED
Directed
Suggested
Longed
Consulted
Answer key
Ans.1 – a. According to the passage, the main problem being encountered by the doctors was to eliminate microbes while protecting body cells.
Ans.2 – d. There is no such mention about the spare time during college days.
Ans.3 – b. The role and importance of antiseptics in medical treatment was taught to the doctors at the beginning of 20th century.
Ans.4 – b. After completing High School his family’s funds ran out and at 16 it took the job as shipping clerk.
Ans.5 – c. Alexander’s brother advised him to take up a career in medicine.
Ans.6 – d. He inherited sufficient money to continue his education.
Ans.7 – c. Wright has not been mentioned in the passage and scientist.
Ans.8 – d. False statement- “ harmful microbes attack and cause diseases to tissues which are injured by chemical disinfectants”
Ans.9 – b. Value – Importance
Ans.10 – b. Asked – Suggested.
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