Questions

In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

The oldest form of cultivation in Sri Lanka is known as

______ is the time taken by the earth to return to a given point in its orbit with reference to a fixed star.

Blocking in experimental design is useful because it

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: We can not only see the beauty of nature in the form of floral and faunal diversity, but can also experience peace in the sylvan surroundings.
Q: A dense collection of trees, plants and other vegetation makes up a forest.
R: Forests are home to a great variety of wildlife such as animals, birds, reptiles and insects.
S: Forests are beautiful natural settings where we can go and experience nature in its splendid expression.

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.

National integration means _____ all the people of the nation into a single whole. It is a _____ that bends together all people in one _____ bond no matter what their religion, caste, language or history may be. It is a _____ cementing force whereby all kinds of people live _____ peacefully and can identify themselves as a part and parcel of a nation.

It is a _____ cementing force whereby all kinds of people

What is the slope of the line parallel to the line passing through the points (3 , -4) and (-2 , 5)?

Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.