Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2228MCQ • 2 Marks
Section 8: General Aptitude
Verbal Aptitude
Subtopic: Reading Comprehension
Question Statement:
The author describes how soil compaction creates a hardpan that prevents root penetration and traps stagnant water on the surface. This is parallel to:
Options:
(A) An impervious asphalt parking lot that prevents rainwater infiltration and causes flash puddling.
(B) A gravel driveway that drains water quickly.
(C) A sponge absorbing spilled milk on a counter.
(D) A sandy beach absorbing tidal waves.
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
An impermeable subsurface barrier creating surface water accumulation parallels an asphalt surface preventing infiltration.