NTS Verbal Reasoning MCQS Set 1

a related pair of words or phrases
ARCHIPELAGO : ISLAND

Sun : Planet

Cluster : Stars

Peninsula : Strait

Border : Desert

the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.
MISERLY

Liberal

Spend thrift

Generous

Charitable

a related pair of words or phrases
SCHOLAR : IGNORANT

Hardworking : Lazy

Knife : Sword

Luxury : Wealth

Courage : Bold

the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.
ADEQUATE

Abundant

Profuse

Scanty

Abounding

the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.
TRANQUIL

Agitated

Noisy

Impatient

Vociferous

Recent advance in science and technology have made it possible for geneticists to find out abnormalities in the unborn foetus and take remedial action to rectify some defects which would otherwise prove to be fatal to the child Though genetic engineering is still at its infancy scientists can now predict with greater accuracy a genetic disorder it is not yet an exact science since they are not in a position to predict when exactly a genetic disorder will set in While they have not yet been able to change the genetic order of the germs they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat They have however acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells. However genetic mis-information can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically Genetic information can therefore be abused and its application in deciding the sex of the foetus and its subsequent abortion is now hotly debated on ethical lines but on this issue geneticists cannot be squarely blamed though this charge has often been leveled at them it is mainly a societal problem At present genetic engineering is a costly process of detecting disorder but scientists hope to reduce the costs when technology becomes more advanced.This is why much progress in this area has been possible in scientifically advanced and rich countries like the U.S.A, U.K and Japan.It remains to be seen if in the future this science will lead to the development of a race of supermen or will be able to obliterate disease from this world.c. Which of the following is true regarding the reasons for progress in genetic engineering?

Poor countries desperately need genetic information

Human beings are extremely interested in heredity

It has become popular to abort female fetuses

Economically sound and scientifically advanced countries can provide the infrastructure for such research