Questions

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.

Some writers have claimed that the ___________ of persons are incapable of even fairly correct reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas entertained by the masses of people as a proof _______ the statement. These writers are probably a little radical _______ their views and statements, but one is often struck ______ wonder at the evidences of incapacity for interpreting __________ and impressions on the part of the general public.

claimed that the ___________ of persons

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: Biographies of great men can also help us in learning good manners.
Q: Courtesy and politeness is the key to good manners.
R: No doubt these are little words but if they are spoken at the right moment and in a soft and sweet voice, they are bound to work wonders.
S: The use of polite words like "Sorry", "Please", "Thank you", "Beg your pardon", "Sir" etc. creates a healthy impact on the minds of others.

A growing country is one with ___________ there.

Fertilisation of sperm with the ovum takes place in

Which one of the following elements has the lowest atomic mass?

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 necessary, then, to keep our ____________ acts under some surveillance of attention, to pass them in review for inspection every now and _________, that we may discover possible modifications which will make them more serviceable. We need to be __________, constantly to find out better ways of doing things. Habit takes care of our standing, walking, sitting; but how many of us could _________ improve his poise and carriage if he would? Our speech has become largely automatic, but no doubt all of us might remove _____________ of enunciation, pronunciation or stress from our speaking.

might remove _____________ of enunciation,

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

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The Government of India in the Month of November 2015 decided to allow foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to increase stakes in local defence units to 49%. What was the earlier permissible rate?