Questions

Which of the following was not a purpose for building Farakka Barrage?

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Genetic variation is the cornerstone of evolution, without which there can be no natural selection, and so a low genetic diversity decreases the ability of a species to survive and reproduce, explains lead author Yoshan Moodley, Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Venda in South Africa.

Two centuries ago, the black rhinoceros – which roamed much of sub Saharan Africa – had 64 different genetic lineages; but today only 20 of these lineages remain, says the paper. The species is now restricted to five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Genetically unique populations that once existed in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola have disappeared. The origins of the 'genetic erosion' coincided with colonial rule in Africa and the popularity of big game hunting. From the second half of the 20th century, however, poaching for horns has dramatically depleted their population and genetic diversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.

Genetic diversity is proportional to _____________________.

Select the synonym of

to defile

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

In 2001, hundreds of people were killed (from) the earthquake in Gujarat.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

I wouldn’t abase myself (by get) into an argument with him.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

While two judges in the majority said the practice was arbitrary and, therefore, unconstitutional, the third judge called it (legally).

Which among the following comes under the elements of Basic Structure of Indian constitution?

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

In punishment for the uprising,

P - ­called tributes, to participate
Q­ - each of the twelve districts must provide
R­ - one girl and one boy,