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 depletion of organic nutrients in the soil has reached alarming proportions, thanks to indiscriminate use of chemical fertiliser in Green Revolution areas.
Q: As against an acceptable level of ‘soil organic carbon’ of well over 5 percent, soils in Punjab are said to have levels far below 1 percent.
R: Besides, 5.3 billion tonnes of soil is eroded annually, at a rate of 16.4 tonnes/hectare.
S: The nutrient imbalance has been skewed by the overuse of urea (N) vis-a-vis phosphatic (P in chemical parlance) and potassic (K) fertiliser.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

‘Do you have anything to tell me, little princess?' asked the king.

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select No Error.

The priest class took upon itself the monopoly (1)/ of scriptural knowledge and interpretation (2)/ of the same to its own advantage. (3)/ No error (4)

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.

The new civilisation of Righteousness and __________, and therefore of Brotherhood, of ordered Liberty, of Peace, of __________, cannot be built up until the elements are removed ______________ have brought the old civilisation crashing about our ears. _________________ is it necessary that the War shall be fought out to its appointed end, and that _______________ premature peace shall leave its object unattained.

appointed end, and that _______________ premature peace

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

Evil twin

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence inIndirect/Direct Speech.

“Bring me a glass of water,” said the saint to his followers.

Apollo 11, the first artificial satellite that landed humans on moon, was launched in which year?

Rajesh walks 2 km to south, then turns north­east, and walks 3 km. Then he turns south and walks 2 kms. Then he turns west and walks 4 kms. Finally, he turns north­west and walks 5 kms. In which direction is he from his starting point?