[Download PDF] SRCC GBO 2023 Question Paper Paper with Solutions

Instructions

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Though the US prides itself on being a leader in the World community, a recent report shows that it lags far behind other industrialised countries in meeting the needs of its youngest and most vulnerable citizens. The US has a higher infant mortality rate, a higher proportion of low birth weight babies, a smaller proportion of babies immunised against childhood diseases and a much higher rate of adolescent pregnancies. These findings, described as a ‘quiet crisis' requiring immediate and far reaching action, appeared in a report prepared by a task force of educators, doctors, politicians and business people.

According to the report, a fourth of the nation's 12 million infants and toddlers live in poverty. As many as half confront risk factors that could harm their ability to develop intellectually, physically and socially. Child immunisations are too low, more children are born into poverty, more are in substandard care, while their parents work and more are being raised by single parents. When taken together, these and other risk factors can lead to educational and health problems that are much harder and costlier to reverse.

The crisis begins in the womb with unplanned parenthood. Women with unplanned pregnancies are less likely to seek pre-natal care. In the US, 80% of teenage pregnancies and 56% of all pregnancies are unplanned. The problems continue after birth, where unplanned pregnancies and unstable partnerships often go hand in hand. Since 1950, the number of single parent families has nearly tripled. More than 25% of all births today are to unmarried mothers, As the number of single parent families grows and more women enter the work force, infants and toddlers are increasingly in the care of people other than their parents. Most disturbingly, recent statistics show that American parents are increasingly neglecting or abusing their children. In only four years from 1987-1991, the number of children in foster care increased by over 50%. Babies under the age of one are the fastest growing category of children entering foster care. This crisis affects children under the age of three most severely, the report says. Yet, it is this period - from infancy through preschool years - that sets the stage for a child's future.

Question 1

Which of the following statements best summarises what the author is trying to do in this passage?

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Solution

Let's take a look at each option individually:

A: The author's main point is not to say that the parents are failing their children. Yes, they might not be taking care of their children and going to work, leaving them in the care of other people and foster homes, but the author does not blame the parents for this. He states those facts and tells us about the impact of these numbers; he does not say that it is the parent's fault for not planning their children's birth or not taking care of them. He simply states the facts and information about the serious condition the US is going through.

B: This is exactly what the author tries to do throughout the passage. He tells us the statistics about the problem in the USA regarding unplanned parenthood, single parents, and an increase in the number of children in healthcare. He is not giving an opinion or blaming any single entity for the condition but simply informing his readers about it.

C: This is again not true, as the author nowhere blames the state for the state of affairs.

D: There has been little to no discussion about the lack of nutrition in the children (infants and toddlers), this is complete;y out of scope of the passage.

Hence, Option B best represents the main point of the author's passage.

Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Question 2

Which of the following sets of words does NOT capture the main ideas expressed in the passage?

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Solution

The set of words that does NOT capture the main ideas expressed in the passage is Option B) America, progress, education

The passage primarily discusses the issues faced by infants and toddlers in the US, such as high infant mortality rate, low birth weight, low immunisation rates, and high rates of adolescent pregnancies. It also highlights the problems of unplanned parenthood, poverty, and single-parent families.

The terms ‘progress’ and ‘education’ are not central to the issues discussed in the passage.

Hence, option B does not capture the main ideas of the passage.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an instance of the ‘quiet crisis' referred to in the passage?

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Solution

Option D is NOT an instance of the ‘quiet crisis’ referred to in the passage.

The passage mentions that women with unplanned pregnancies are less likely to seek pre-natal care.

Therefore, an increase in the number of young mothers seeking pre-natal care would not be part of the ‘quiet crisis’.

The other options A, B and C are all issues highlighted in the passage as part of the crisis.

Question 4

All of the following statements can be inferred from the passage, EXCEPT:

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Solution

The statement that cannot be inferred from the passage is Option D

The passage does not provide any information about the divorce rate among teenage couples or its impact on educators.

While it does discuss the issues of unplanned pregnancies and single parenthood, it does not specifically mention divorce rates among teenagers. Therefore, option D cannot be inferred from the passage. The other options, A,B and C, can be inferred from the information provided in the passage.

Question 5

Which of the following would NOT be a measure suggested by the task force?

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Solution

The measure that would NOT be suggested by the task force, based on the passage, is Option C

The passage does not mention any suggestion about rewarding parents for looking after their children. While it does discuss the issues of poverty, abuse, and healthcare, it does not specifically mention a reward system for parents. Therefore, option C would not be a measure suggested by the task force. The other options, A, B and D, could be inferred as potential measures based on the issues highlighted in the passage.

Instructions

Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.

We live in a networked world. The internet is built for sharing things at little to no cost. We forward our emails, capture photos on cellphones and tweet opinions, all activities that leave a trail of data that can be collected without our knowledge. Privacy — the right to be free from unwanted intrusion — no longer exists in an absolute sense.

Regulating tech companies could create problems worse than the ones we seek to solve. The biggest companies — led by Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google in the United States . . . have all become both hugely profitable and vital to the global economy. The Department of Labor estimates that employment in the computer and information technology sectors in the United States will grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. The companies also provide income to millions of non-employees, including Airbnb hosts, Instagram influencers, eBay sellers, and Uber and Lyft drivers. If we constrict their fuel — data — we may hurt not only the quality, cost and speed of their services, but also the drivers of growth for the world’s economy.

Innovation will also suffer. Our culture celebrates entrepreneurship and accepts failure as part of the process. As a result, the United States has been the architect of the new economy. But privacy evangelists have made villains of the very companies the world emulates. Rather than debate how to expand this economic opportunity, they call for fettering it. The evangelists assert that regulating access to data or breaking up big companies will put that data back in our control. But this is naive. We share our photos, emails and other personal data daily. Almost any individual or company, big or small, can collect and misuse it. Size doesn't make a difference.

If safety is the actual goal of protecting privacy, consider this: Large tech companies may be our best line of defense against hackers, state surveillance and terrorists. These companies have the talent and resources to match well-funded and sophisticated adversaries. As the threat of cyberwarfare grows, shouldn't we consider whether it would be prudent to break up companies that are our best allies against foreign and criminal intrusion? . .. Consumers, on the other hand, potentially can have more influence over these companies. When those companies violate the public's trust, the news travels fast — often on the platforms themselves — and people stop visiting the sites, causing them to lose revenue. .. . If we untether ourselves from the old paradigms, we can open our minds to real solutions to expand opportunity and innovation while ensuring our safety. Where privacy is actually the issue, our laws should focus on deterring companies, institutions and individuals from misusing data to cause actual harms, such as slander, harassment, human trafficking, discrimination, fraud and corruption.

The big tech companies are neither heroes nor villains in this narrative. They create jobs and render certain jobs obsolete. . . . Progress is a messy business. Instead of trying to preserve what was, let's realistically debate the world we want.

Question 6

The author lists all of the following arguments to refute the claims that “privacy evangelists" make about big tech companies EXCEPT:

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Solution

The correct answer is option B.

The author does not mention that big tech companies are firmly accountable to strict domestic regulations and laws and can be curtailed if they engage in criminal violation of data. The other options (a, c, d) are all arguments made by the author in the passage.

Question 7

All of the following have been suggested as ways to tackle the infringement of data privacy EXCEPT:

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Solution

The passage does not suggest treating big tech companies as public utilities subject to laws that deter them from misusing data to cause actual harm. So, the correct answer is Option C.

The passage does discuss stricter laws and regulations, collective action by consumers, and regulation of access to data, but it does not mention treating tech companies as public utilities. It rather suggests that these companies are vital to the global economy and innovation and that they can be a line of defence against cyber threats.

It also suggests that laws should focus on deterring the misuse of data to cause actual harm. However, it does not propose treating these companies as public utilities.

The other options are mentioned by the author in the passage.

Question 8

In the first paragraph, the author:

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Solution

The correct answer is Option D.

In the first paragraph, the author notes various reasons for the erosion in privacy today, such as forwarding emails, capturing photos on cellphones, and tweeting opinions, which all leave a trail of data that can be collected without our knowledge. The author states that privacy no longer exists in an absolute sense in our networked world.

The other options are not the main focus of the first paragraph.

Question 9

The author makes all of the following observations regarding restricting data access EXCEPT:

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Solution

The author makes all of the following observations regarding restricting data access except Option C

The passage does not mention or suggest that restricting data access hampers governmental efforts to formulate laws that tackle harmful data misuse.

The other options, A, B and D, are discussed in the passage.

Question 10

The author cites all of the following benefits from today's big technology companies EXCEPT:

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Solution

Option D is the correct answer.

The passage does not mention or suggest that big tech companies are a major contributor to the public exchequer through tax revenue.

Other options are mentioned in the passage.

Option A: The author suggests that big tech companies have a significant impact on global progress and growth. This is due to their role in job creation, economic activity, and innovation.

Option B: The author points out that these companies are a crucial source of innovation, which is vital for our modern economies. They drive technological advancements and create new markets and opportunities.

Option C: The author argues that big tech companies can act as a defence against cyber threats. They have the resources and expertise to counter sophisticated cyber-attacks and surveillance.

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SRCC GBO 2023 Question Paper

SRCC GBO 2023 Question Paper

Which of the following statements best summarises what the author is trying to do in this passage?

Which of the following sets of words does NOT capture the main ideas expressed in the passage?

Which of the following is NOT an instance of the ‘quiet crisis' referred to in the passage?

All of the following statements can be inferred from the passage, EXCEPT:

Which of the following would NOT be a measure suggested by the task force?

The author lists all of the following arguments to refute the claims that “privacy evangelists" make about big tech companies EXCEPT:

All of the following have been suggested as ways to tackle the infringement of data privacy EXCEPT:

In the first paragraph, the author:

The author makes all of the following observations regarding restricting data access EXCEPT:

The author cites all of the following benefits from today's big technology companies EXCEPT:

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