engineering recuitment GATE IN Test Series 2023-24 Mock Test English Verbal Ability Reading Comprehension
The PAP’s poor showing is all the more telling because the elections were called months ahead of schedule and the COVID-19 restrictions denied the Opposition even the normal, if highly limited, channels of outreach during the nine-day campaign period. Crucially, Mr. Lee has acknowledged the real meaning of the PAP’s reduced majority, which he described as a reflection of the desire of younger voters for greater diversity of voices in Parliament. In a concrete response, he has announced that Workers’ Party (WP) chief, Pritam Singh, would be formally recognized as the leader of the Opposition, an unprecedented development in Singapore’s unicameral legislature.
According to the passage, Which of the following statements is TRUE?
1
The youth wants greater uniformity in Parliament.
2
Mr. Lee showed reluctance in acknowledging his party's reduced majority.
3
The announcement that Workers' Part chief, Pritam Singh, would be recognized as the leader of the Opposition was made in the wake of a protest by the opposition.
4
COVID-19 restrictions were the impediment during 9-day election campaign period.