In theme detection's questions, a paragraph is given followed by certain statements which may or may no be inferred from the passage. The candidate is required to choose that statement which contains the jist or the theme of the passage i.e. the idea that it conveys.

In theme detection concept each questions contains a small paragraph followed by a question. Candidate need to read the paragraph carefully and answer the questions. Example - Through adverting, manufacturing exercise a high degree of control over consumer's desires. However, the manufacturer assumes enormous risks in attempting to predict what consumers will want and in producing goods in quantity and distributing them in advance of final selection by the consumers. (S.B.I.P.O. 1995) The paragraph best support the statement that: a. distribute goods directly to the consumers b. can eliminate the risk of overproduction by advertising c. always take moderate and calculated risk d. can predict with great accuracy the success of any product they put on the market e. must depend upon the consumers for the success of their undertaking Solution : The statement that best conveys the idea of the passage is - "can eliminate the risk of overproduction by advertising". Hence, option b is the correct answer.

1. A small paragraph followed by a question is given. Candidate need to read the paragraph carefully and answer the question. The virtue of art does not allow the work to be interfered with or immediately ruled by anything other than itself. It insists that it alone shall touch the work in order to bring it into being. Art requires that nothing shall attain the work except through art itself. (Bank P.O. 1996) This passage best supports the statement that: a.  art is governed by external rules and conditions. b.  art is for the sake of art and life. c.  art is for the sake of art alone. d.  artist realises his dreams through his artistic creation. e.  artist should use his art for the sake of society. Solution : The statement that best conveys the idea of the passage is - "art is for the sake of art alone." Hence, option c is the correct answer. 2. A small paragraph followed by a question is given. Candidate need to read the paragraph carefully and answer the question. The only true education comes through the stimulation of the child's powers by the demands of the social situations in which he finds himself. Through these demands he is stimulated to act as a member of a unity, to emerge from his original narrowness of action and feeling, and to conceive himself from the standpoint of the welfare of the group to which he belongs. (Bank P.O. 1996) This passage best supports the statement that: a. will take place if the children imbibe action and feeling. b. will take place if the children are physically strong. c. is not provided in our schools today. d. comes through the interaction with social situations. e. comes from the self-centered approach of the students. Solution : The statement that best conveys the idea of the passage is - "comes through the interaction with social situations." Hence, option d is the correct answer. 3. A small paragraph followed by a question is given. Candidate need to read the paragraph carefully and answer the question. The prevention of accidents makes it necessary not only that safety devices be used to guard exposed machinery but also that mechanics be instructed in safety rules which they must follow for their own protection, and that lighting in the plant be adequate. (S.B.I.P.O. 1995) This passage best supports the statement that: a. are always avoidable; b. ignorance c. cannot be entirely overcome. d. can be eliminated with the help of safety rules. e. usually result from inadequate machinery. Solution : The statement that best conveys the idea of the passage is - "can be eliminated with the help of safety rules." Hence, option d is the correct answer. 4. A small paragraph followed by a question is given. Candidate need to read the paragraph carefully and answer the question. To forgive an injury is often considered to be a sign of weakness; it is really a sign of strength. It is easy to allow oneself to be carried away by resentment and hate into an act of vengeance; but it takes a strong character to restrain those natural passions. The man who forgives an injury proves himself to be the superior of the man who wronged himself and puts the wrong-doer to shame. (Bank P.O 1996) This passage best supports the statement that: a. the sufferer alone knows the intensity of his sufferings. b. people tend to forgive the things happened in the past. c. natural passions are difficult to suppress. d. mercy is the noblest form of revenge. e. a person with calm and composed nature has depth of thought and vision. Solution : The statement that best conveys the idea of the passage is - "mercy is the noblest form of revenge." Hence, option d is the correct answer. 5. A small paragraph followed by a question is given. Candidate need to read the paragraph carefully and answer the question. Throughout the ages the businessman has helped build civilisation's great cities, provided people with luxuries and artists with patronage, and lift his fellow citizens to understand the standard of living. In the last few centuries the businessman has seeded the Industrial Revolution around the world. (S.B.I.P.O. 1995) This passage best supports the statement that: a. is accountable to the society. b. lives luxurious and comfortable life. c. is the beneficiary of the Industrial Revolution. d. is capable of raising his standard of living. e. has contributed to the growth of civilisation. Solution : The statement that best conveys the idea of the passage is - "has contributed to the growth of civilisation." Hence, option e is the correct answer.