Questions

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

The nation has been _____as a relatively extensive, territorial relation of nativity. We have further formulated the_____of the nation as a territorially_____, yet bounded, social relation for the generation, transmission, and ____of life. When the nation is a national state, it is also a_____for the protection of life. The nation is often ______by the metaphor of familial relations and, indeed, has sometimes been considered as some kind of_____family. This is understandable because both the nation and the family are relations of_____. Nonetheless, there is an important difference, and to understand this will _____a more detailed examination of the_____ between territory and bonding.

and, indeed, has sometimes been considered as some kind of ______ family.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Boys and girls ________ enjoy playing with the building blocks.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

Did they pay the clerks their salary on the first day of the month?

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.

He told his mother that he was starting in two days' time.

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'.

Was it him, that the teacher(A)/punished for not submitting(B)/his project on time(C)/No error

According to an early Indian philosopher everything is made up of ___ basic elements.

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: Republic Day of India is celebrated every year on 26th of January.
Q: A huge celebration event is organised annually in the national capital, New Delhi.
R: It is celebrated at the Rajpath, India Gate before the President of India.
S: A grand ceremonial parade of Indian army takes place at Rajpath to honour the Indian Flag.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).