Q 45. Argue, Refer, Misc

The passage seems to argue

a) against the monopoly of builders and the interests of elite groups.
b) against the need for global and smart cities.
c) in favour of planning cities mainly for working class and poor people.
d) in favour of participation of peoples' groups in city planning.
Answer: d
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  Options (a) and (b) are clearly wrong.

  " distanced from people's live experiences and needs, and actively excluding large number of people, places, activities and practices that are an integral part of the city." Indicates people's participation is need in city planning.

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Q 77. Argue, Refer, Misc

The above statement argues for

a) distribution of wealth equally to all
b) rule according to the consent of the governed
c) rule of the poor
d) expropriation of the rich
Answer: b
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  •   The passage makes an argument that “poorest are not bound to government as he didn’t had a say in its formation”.
  •   As per this and overall message in the passage, it argues for “rule according to the consent of the governed”.
  •   Hence, the correct answer is (b).
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Q 1. Argue, Refer, Misc

Which one of the following statements is least essential as a part of the argument in the above passage?

a) Man seeks control over external things affecting him.
b) In society, there are 'super' and 'sub' human beings.
c) Exceptions to universal citizen participation are conducive to systemic efficacy.
d) Governing implies recognition of disparities in individual capacities.
Answer: a
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Least essential in the passage means that the statement which is least relevant to the passage. According to the passage, there is a division of the ruler and to be ruled as per the historical background and the view of the supporter of this type of division has been explained.

So, options (b), (c) and (d) explain the view of the passage, but option (a) gives least explanation. So, option (a) is the correct answer.

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