Mock Paper for SBI PO 2014: English 2

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1. Why has the European Union called for dramatic cuts in carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions ?

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2. What would not be one of the impacts of cutting greenhouse gas emissions ?

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3. What would be the impact of holding the carbon dioxide level at 450 ppm at the end of this century ?
1. Global temperatures would increase by 0•6 degrees Celcius.
2. Arctic warming would be reduced by half.
3. Thermal expansion will stop completely.

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4. What does the scientist Warren Washington mean when he says "we could stabilize the threat of climate change" ?

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5. Why did Washington and his colleagues conduct a series of studies ?

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6. What would be the impact of unchecked greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions ?

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7. What can be the most appropriate title of the above passage ?

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8. Which of the following statements is true in context of the passage ?

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Directions-(Q. 9–10) Choose the word which is MOST SIMILAR in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.

Q.9. predominantly

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Q.10. massive

Mock Paper for SBI PO 2014: English

Mock Paper for SBI PO 2014: English 2

Mock Paper for SBI PO 2014: English 2

1. Why has the European Union called for dramatic cuts in carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions ?

2. What would not be one of the impacts of cutting greenhouse gas emissions ?

3. What would be the impact of holding the carbon dioxide level at 450 ppm at the end of this century ? 1. Global temperatures would increase by 0•6 degrees Celcius. 2. Arctic warming would be reduced by half. 3. Thermal expansion will stop completely.

4. What does the scientist Warren Washington mean when he says "we could stabilize the threat of climate change" ?

5. Why did Washington and his colleagues conduct a series of studies ?

6. What would be the impact of unchecked greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions ?

7. What can be the most appropriate title of the above passage ?

8. Which of the following statements is true in context of the passage ?

Directions-(Q. 9–10) Choose the word which is MOST SIMILAR in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. Q.9. predominantly

Q.10. massive

3. What would be the impact of holding the carbon dioxide level at 450 ppm at the end of this century ?
1. Global temperatures would increase by 0•6 degrees Celcius.
2. Arctic warming would be reduced by half.
3. Thermal expansion will stop completely.

Directions-(Q. 9–10) Choose the word which is MOST SIMILAR in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.

Q.9. predominantly