Question

Which one of the following words from the passage means 'unavoidable‘ ?

• A. Inexorable
• B. Myriad
• C. Excruciatingly
• D. Bandwagon
• A. It is time to unleash the full potential of Telemedicine.
• B. It is time to unleash the full potential of Telemedicine with cognisance of its possible flaws.
• C. Technology has not been utilised to its fullest to suit the current needs.
• D. People should not be skeptical about the advantages of telemedicine.
• A. Telemedicine was never employed in India.
• B. There was an absence of regulations regarding the use of telemedicine consultations and medication systems.
• C. Telemedicinal Society of India failed in its efforts to promote the importance of such a system in the country.
• D. All of the above.
• A. Pilot experiments in telemedicine have been proved to be successful.
• B. It helps in easier communication of medical images from one place to another.
• C. It helps in securing sensitive medical information.
• D. All of the above.
• A. Hitting the nail on its head.
• B. Bull‘s Eye
• C. Positive Impact on something
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct option is (A) :Inexorable.

Answer 2

The passage uses the sentence describing telemedicine as rendered inexorable now, by the temporary paralysis brought on by a freeze on movement. We need the word here that means unavoidable. Let's check each option:

1. Inexorable: Inexorable means impossible to stop or avoid, something that will happen no matter what is done to prevent it. In the sentence, the lockdown made the shift to telemedicine inexorable, that is, unavoidable, since normal in-person consultations were not possible.
2. Myriad: Myriad means a very large number of something, this word appears elsewhere in the passage as myriad ways, but it means many, not unavoidable.
3. Excruciatingly: This word means extremely, in a painful or intense way, as in excruciatingly slow elsewhere in the passage, it describes intensity, not the idea of being unavoidable.
4. Bandwagon: A bandwagon refers to a popular trend that many people are joining, as in hurried to jump onto the bandwagon, this is unrelated to the meaning unavoidable.

Matching each word's dictionary meaning to unavoidable leaves only one correct match.

So the correct answer is Inexorable.

Answer 3

The correct option is (B) :It is time to unleash the full potential of Telemedicine with cognisance of its possible flaws..

Answer 4

This question asks for the main idea of the passage as a whole, not just one detail from it. The passage discusses the rise of telemedicine during the pandemic, but it closes with a clear caution, that experts and government agencies must be mindful of the possible inadequacies of the medium, and securing sensitive medical information, and that such awareness should guide the use of the technology. Let's weigh the options against this:

1. It is time to unleash the full potential of Telemedicine: This captures part of the passage's message, the push toward wider telemedicine use, but it leaves out the passage's closing caution about being mindful of its limitations.
2. It is time to unleash the full potential of Telemedicine with cognisance of its possible flaws: This combines both halves of the passage, the encouragement to expand telemedicine and the explicit warning to stay aware of its shortcomings. This matches the passage's overall argument most completely.
3. Technology has not been utilised to its fullest to suit the current needs: This is only a supporting detail from early in the passage, not a summary of its overall argument, which goes further to include the need for caution.
4. People should not be skeptical about the advantages of telemedicine: The passage never argues against skepticism, in fact it asks readers to be mindful of the medium's inadequacies, which is close to being cautious rather than dismissing doubt altogether.

Since the passage both promotes telemedicine and explicitly cautions about its flaws, the option that reflects both halves is the best summary.

So the correct answer is It is time to unleash the full potential of Telemedicine with cognisance of its possible flaws.

Answer 5

The correct option is (B) :There was an absence of regulations regarding the use of telemedicine consultations and medication systems.

Answer 6

The passage states plainly that telemedicine was first employed in India way back in the year 2000, but the progress has been excruciatingly slow, and it does seem as if the medical community was only held back by the lack of legislation to enable tele consultations. Let's check each option against this:

1. Telemedicine was never employed in India: The passage directly contradicts this, it says telemedicine was first employed in India back in 2000, so this option is factually wrong.
2. There was an absence of regulations regarding the use of telemedicine consultations and medication systems: This matches the passage's own explanation almost word for word, the lack of legislation is named as the very thing holding the medical community back.
3. Telemedicinal Society of India failed in its efforts to promote the importance of such a system in the country: The passage actually describes the Telemedicine Society of India as having long been battling to use the technology, which is the opposite of failing to promote it, so this option misreads the passage.
4. All of the above: Since two of the three statements are contradicted by the passage, this combined option cannot be correct.

The passage names the lack of legislation as the specific holdup, which lines up exactly with one option.

So the correct answer is There was an absence of regulations regarding the use of telemedicine consultations and medication systems.

Answer 7

The correct option is (D) :All of the above.

Answer 8

This question asks why telecommunication-based medication has strong potential for reaching people easily. Let's look at what the passage says for each option:

1. Pilot experiments in telemedicine have been proved to be successful: The passage states that pilot telemedicine experiments in ophthalmology and psychiatry have proven to be of immense benefit to the communities, directly supporting this as a reason telemedicine can reach people effectively.
2. It helps in easier communication of medical images from one place to another: The passage also says that the advancement of telecommunication capabilities over the years has made the transmission of images and sound files faster and simpler, which directly supports easier communication of medical information as a strength.
3. It helps in securing sensitive medical information: The passage closes by pointing to the need for care around securing sensitive medical information as part of what should guide how telemedicine is used well. Handling this responsibly is part of what makes wider outreach through telemedicine sustainable and trustworthy.
4. All of the above: Since the passage supports each of the three points in some form, whether as a proven benefit, a technical advantage, or a consideration that supports responsible outreach, this combined option fits best.

Bringing the pilot results, the easier transmission of medical data, and the emphasis on careful handling of information together gives the fullest picture of why telemedicine can reach people easily.

So the correct answer is All of the above.

Answer 9

The correct option is (C) :Positive Impact on something.

Answer 10

The passage uses the line that the Centre's recent guidelines allowing for widespread use of telemedicine services came as a shot in the arm for telehealth crusaders in the country. Shot in the arm is a common idiom, and this question tests its exact meaning. Let's check each option:

1. Hitting the nail on its head: This idiom means to describe something with complete accuracy, it is about correctness of a statement, not about giving something a boost, so it does not match.
2. Bull's Eye: This phrase means hitting a target exactly, again a matter of accuracy or precision, not of encouragement or boost, so it does not fit either.
3. Positive Impact on something: Shot in the arm literally refers to an injection that gives someone a quick burst of energy, and figuratively it means something that gives a welcome boost or positive push to a situation. In the passage, the new guidelines gave telehealth advocates exactly this kind of boost.
4. All of the above: Since the first two options describe accuracy rather than encouragement, this combined option cannot be correct.

Only one option captures the sense of a helpful boost that the idiom is meant to convey.

So the correct answer is Positive Impact on something.