Q2: HPSC Mains 2023 General English: Mains Question

(a) Which phrase in the first paragraph suggests that memory loss doesn’t necessarily mean complete loss of ability to remember anything or a permanent state?

(b) The writer says ‘not many are so gifted.’ To whom does the word ‘so’ here point to – Sir Norman Wisdom, Dr M S Swaminathan or Mark Twain?

(c) The writer believes that video games slowly cause memory loss. (TRUE/FALSE)

(d) The writer seems to be in favour of complete ban on use of alcoholic drinks. (TRUE/FALSE)

(e) Whose humorous words does the writer cite to convince us that even listing two or three points would be hard for the elders?

(f) Scientific/medical term for the loss of memory is – Amnesia/ Dementia/ Euthanasia/ Eurasia (Select the right word).

(g) Of the remarks that the writer cites, which one ‘warns’ us that even if you feel you do remember things, it could be unreliable? (Reproduce the sentence)

(h) Does the writer say that forgetfulness affects everybody without exception? Give reasons to prove your point.

(i) Which sentence in the passage gives you a hint that the writer prefers traditional games to ones with modern gadgets? (Underline the relevant word/words after reproducing the sentence from the passage)

(j) To which age group does the writer belong? Support your answer by citing the words from the passage.

(k) The writer talks about additional ways in excess of those dozen tips for dealing with forgetfulness. Which are they?

(l) Which are those dozen tips that the writer suggests to surmount the problem of forgetfulness? Make a full list of them. Write them one below the other and number them.