Questions

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

P: The political awakening cannot be an isolated phenomenon; it requires some changes in social structure so that woman can enjoy as important a place as man occupies.
Q: Unfortunately our customs and traditions conspired with her economic dependence to make her unimportant in our society.
R: Democracy in India can be a success only when the Indian women are politically awakened.
S: Moreover they should be free to express their opinion, to act as they like and to assert themselves in all departments of life.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes his own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted, that every one, by his wise ______ unwise conduct, preparesgood or evil for himself: but we may also understand it, that whatever it be that he receives _________ the hand of Providence, he may so accommodate __________ toit, that he will find his lot good for him, however much may seem to others to be wanting.

Who discovered X-Ray?

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Come to terms with something

Who is the recipient of Man Booker International Prize 2016 for the novel 'The Vegetarian'?

Which Indian actor has won maximum number of National awards?

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.21, 26, 33, 42, 53, ?

Who appoints the chairman of all the parliamentary committees of Lok Sabha?