SNAP 2011 Question Paper

In the passage, the author describes the "supreme triumph" as being vividly and perfectly alive. The term "triumph" here refers to the victory or great achievement of experiencing life in its fullest form, being part of the living, incarnate cosmos. The context focuses on the marvel and victory of being alive. Therefore, the correct answer is victory.

Refer to the fourth line - the authorsays ‘… life in the flesh is ours… only for a time.’ Here the author implies that it is only for a short while we are alive, and we need to look at the now while we can, even for this short while. 

Option C is the correct answer. 

In the passage, the author speaks about the marvel and beauty of being alive and suggests that we should "dance with rapture" because of it. "Rapture" in this context refers to an intense feeling of happiness and joy, making "joy" the most appropriate choice. Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.

In the last sentence he compares the mind to ‘the glitter of the sun on the surface of the waters’ which is a reflection, not an illusion. Essentially saying that mind only exists as long is there is something around it. 

Option D would be the correct answer. 

While the author is reflective (pondering) the tone is best described as philosophical based on the title (The Supreme Truth) and his talking of man in general and looking at things from a larger perspective.

He is not talking in a social aspect (option A), or giving a moral lesson (option B), he does ask us to reflect, but the text itself is not reflective (option C), but philosophical in nature. 

Therefore, Option D is the correct answer. 

The most suitable title for this passage is d) "Alive and Kicking" because it captures the central theme of D. H. Lawrence's writing: the celebration of being vividly and fully alive in the present moment. 

The passage emphasizes the "supreme triumph" of living in the flesh, connected to the cosmos, nature, and humanity, and it urges a joyful, rapturous embrace of life. While the other options—a) "The Surface of the Waters", b) "My Mind", and c) "The Human Race"—touch on elements mentioned in the text, they are too narrow and fail to reflect the broader, exuberant focus on life itself. "Alive and Kicking" conveys both the vitality and the active engagement with existence that Lawrence champions.

The repetition of messages is known as redundancy.

Pen is dipped in ink and is used to write on paper. Similarly, brush is dipped in paint and is used to paint on canvas.

No other option follows the same analogy. 

Therefore, Option D is the correct answer. 

Realia refers to objects and materials from everyday life used as teaching aids.

Option A is wrong as it should start with do and not are. Option B is eliminated because of does it should have been do. Option C is eliminated because of the word belongs, it should be belong, therefore, option D is the correct answer.