DSSSB 14 August 2024
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Which of the following titles best fits the passage?

Appeared in: DSSSB 14 August 2024

Explanation

  • The title "The Bustling City" accurately captures the essence of a passage describing the high-energy, crowded, and complex environment of urban life.
  • This title implies constant activity, a high density of people, and a fast-paced lifestyle, which are hallmark characteristics of a city.
  • Sociological features of urban communities include impersonality, materialism, social extremes (wealth and poverty), and high mobility, all of which are encompassed by the idea of a "bustling" environment.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: This title is too specific and suggests a passage focused on books, reading, a library, or a bookstore.
  • Option B: This title points to a theme of technology, the internet, or virtual interactions, which is different from the socio-economic and physical aspects of an urban community.
  • Option C: This title relates to a specific literary genre and is not relevant to a passage describing the characteristics of city life.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identifying the main idea or central theme of a written passage to select the most fitting title as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • Strong reading comprehension is a fundamental skill for nurses to accurately interpret patient charts, medical literature, and complex care protocols.
  • The ability to identify the main idea helps in quickly grasping the central issue in a patient's case history or a public health bulletin.
  • Understanding the social dynamics of urban communities, such as health disparities and the impact of overcrowding, is crucial for community health nursing.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, read the question to understand the task, which is to find the 'best fit' title for a passage.
  • Next, carefully read the entire passage to identify its main subject, overall theme, and tone. (Since the passage is missing, we infer its content from the provided context).
  • Summarize the passage's central idea in your own words. Ask yourself: 'What is the author's primary focus?' The focus here is on the characteristics of city life.
  • Evaluate each title option against your summary. Does the title accurately and concisely reflect the main idea?
  • Eliminate titles that are too narrow (e.g., 'The Book Nook'), too broad, or completely unrelated to the passage's content (e.g., 'Modern Science Fiction').
  • Select the title that best encapsulates the entire passage's scope and purpose, which in this case is 'The Bustling City'.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Identifying the main idea or central theme of a written passage to select the most fitting title.
  • Stem keywords: title, passage
  • Lead-in keywords: best fits

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Applied Sociology for Nurses TK Indrani p. 125-127

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