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Topic

Reading comprehension

Asked 5 times in EPFO, peaking in 2023.
5
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2023–2023
Span
2023
Peak
5/5
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in EPFO — 5 of 5 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2023
  • Recurs across 1 years (2023–2023)

Across exams

EPFO · 5

How the concept evolved

523
Rising — more than half its appearances (5 of 5) are since 2016.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
EPFO2023
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the five questions that follow. Which one of the following areas holds a common key position in United Nations 'Agenda 2030'?
  1. A Environment
  2. B Gender
  3. C Globalization
  4. D Education ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
English Language › Comprehension
EPFO2023
What is the role of Education in sustainable development?
  1. A Education will develop multiple competencies for sustainable development among people all over the world ✓
  2. B Education will provide books to read on sustainable development
  3. C Education will increase the global capital
  4. D Education will reduce interdependence of the people
✓ Correct answer: (A)
English Language › Comprehension
EPFO2023
'We live in a highly interconnected and interdependent world'. What does this phrase mean in the passage?
  1. A We are now more connected and dependent upon each other for our survival ✓
  2. B The means of transport have become faster
  3. C We have become dependent on other countries
  4. D We are facing challenges from globalization
✓ Correct answer: (A)
English Language › Comprehension

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