50 MCQs on Scientific and Analytical Passage: CUET English
50 MCQs on Scientific and Analytical Passage: The Hindu March 31
50 MCQs based on Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms), One-Word Substitutions, Grammar (Voices & Narration), Sentence Correction, Idioms & Phrases, and Adverbs & Adjectives.DownloadPDF
Type of Passage:
This passage is a scientific and analytical passage discussing the current status, challenges, and future possibilities of SpaceX’s Mars mission. It includes elements of technology, space exploration, corporate-government relations, and scientific advancements.
20 vocabulary words from the SpaceX passage along with their synonyms and antonyms:
| Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Uncrewed | Unmanned, Automatic, Pilotless | Crewed, Manned, Operated |
| Milestone | Landmark, Achievement, Breakthrough | Setback, Failure, Decline |
| Setback | Hindrance, Obstacle, Difficulty | Progress, Success, Advancement |
| Critical | Crucial, Essential, Important | Insignificant, Unimportant, Minor |
| Failure | Collapse, Breakdown, Defeat | Success, Victory, Triumph |
| Refinement | Improvement, Enhancement, Upgradation | Degradation, Deterioration, Decline |
| Demonstrate | Exhibit, Show, Prove | Conceal, Hide, Suppress |
| Innovative | Creative, New, Advanced | Traditional, Old-fashioned, Conventional |
| Manufacture | Produce, Create, Fabricate | Destroy, Ruin, Dismantle |
| Unscheduled | Unplanned, Unexpected, Sudden | Planned, Expected, Predicted |
| Development | Progress, Growth, Advancement | Decline, Deterioration, Recession |
| Successful | Victorious, Triumphant, Accomplished | Failed, Defeated, Unsuccessful |
| Tanker | Carrier, Container, Vessel | Receiver, Consumer, Non-carrier |
| Pressure | Force, Stress, Tension | Ease, Relaxation, Comfort |
| Essential | Necessary, Vital, Crucial | Unnecessary, Optional, Extra |
| Capability | Ability, Potential, Competence | Inability, Weakness, Incapacity |
| Reliability | Dependability, Trustworthiness, Consistency | Uncertainty, Instability, Inconsistency |
| Conflict | Dispute, Clash, Argument | Agreement, Harmony, Peace |
| Refuel | Replenish, Recharge, Reload | Drain, Empty, Deplete |
| Simulation | Imitation, Model, Representation | Reality, Authenticity, Truth |
📖 Reading Comprehension (20 MCQs with Answers)
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What is the main topic of the passage?
a) Elon Musk’s personal life
b) The technological advancements of NASA
c) The status and challenges of SpaceX’s Mars mission ✅
d) The impact of artificial intelligence on space travel -
When did Elon Musk announce that an uncrewed Mars landing will take place?
a) February 2024
b) March 15, 2024 ✅
c) November 2024
d) December 2025 -
What is SpaceX’s primary vehicle for the Mars mission?
a) Falcon 9
b) Starship ✅
c) Artemis
d) Saturn V -
According to Musk, when might human landings on Mars begin?
a) 2025
b) 2029 or 2031 ✅
c) 2035
d) 2040 -
What major challenge is discussed regarding refueling in space?
a) Lack of fuel availability on Mars
b) Lack of tested technology for mid-flight refueling ✅
c) Difficulty in finding astronauts
d) Earth’s gravitational pull -
Why has the SpaceX Mars mission been delayed?
a) Elon Musk’s government role
b) Financial instability
c) Technical failures and logistical issues ✅
d) Political opposition -
What is the main reason NASA officials are concerned about Musk’s role?
a) Potential conflict of interest ✅
b) His lack of experience
c) Starship’s high failure rate
d) His collaboration with China -
What is a “launch window” in space exploration?
a) A spacecraft’s window design
b) The period when Earth and Mars are aligned for easier travel ✅
c) A safety measure for astronauts
d) A timeframe for launching satellites -
Which major feature does Starship currently lack for Mars landing?
a) Retractable landing gear ✅
b) Oxygen supply
c) A powerful communication system
d) An automated navigation system -
What does the term “rapid unscheduled disassembly” mean?
a) A planned breakdown of a spacecraft
b) A minor technical error
c) An unplanned explosion or failure ✅
d) A routine safety test
📝 Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms) (10 MCQs with Answers)
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Synonym of “persistence”:
a) Determination ✅
b) Hesitation
c) Weakness
d) Indifference -
Antonym of “critical”:
a) Essential
b) Trivial ✅
c) Important
d) Decisive -
Synonym of “feasible”:
a) Impossible
b) Viable ✅
c) Unrealistic
d) Unachievable -
Antonym of “uncertain”:
a) Definite ✅
b) Ambiguous
c) Doubtful
d) Indistinct -
Synonym of “refinements”:
a) Additions
b) Improvements ✅
c) Errors
d) Complications -
Synonym of “challenge”:
a) Obstacle ✅
b) Solution
c) Advantage
d) Benefit -
Antonym of “postponed”:
a) Delayed
b) Scheduled ✅
c) Rescheduled
d) Halted -
Meaning of “vacuum” in the passage:
a) Emptiness ✅
b) Pressure
c) Explosion
d) Matter -
Synonym of “innovation”:
a) Invention ✅
b) Destruction
c) Regression
d) Failure -
Antonym of “essential”:
a) Necessary
b) Optional ✅
c) Crucial
d) Important
🎯 One-Word Substitutions (5 MCQs with Answers)
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A vehicle designed for traveling in outer space:
c) Spaceship ✅ -
A person who invests in new business ventures:
b) Entrepreneur ✅ -
The process of improving or refining something:
a) Modification ✅ -
A sudden, intense military attack:
b) Blitzkrieg ✅ -
The art of designing spacecraft and rockets:
d) Aeronautics ✅
📝 Grammar (5 MCQs with Answers)
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Passive Voice:
b) The rocket has been tested successfully. ✅ -
Indirect Speech:
b) Elon Musk said that they would launch Starship the next year. ✅
✅ Sentence Correction (5 MCQs with Answers)
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Correct sentence:
c) SpaceX has faced several setbacks. ✅
✅ Idioms & Phrases (5 MCQs with Answers)
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Meaning of “beyond the skies”:
b) Extremely successful ✅
✅ Adverbs & Adjectives (5 MCQs with Answers)
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Identify the adjective:
c) Powerful ✅
