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.

for interpreting __________ and impressions

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.

Operant conditioning can be described as a learning ______ that is used to modify or change a person’s behaviour through experiences and consequences.

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: Superstitions mean an irrational belief in or notion of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, or the like.
Q: This is a universal phenomenon cutting across caste, communal, and even national boundaries.
R: All over the globe, people have superstitions, although the superstitions may vary from country to country or from region to region.
S: Nor does education drives away superstitions completely.

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

Let your hair down

A peace treaty between Japan and which country has not been concluded yet, even after 70 years have passed since the end of World War Two?

Vedda is a tribe of which of the following countries?

Workers in leather tanning industries tend to suffer from

Concentration of water vapour in troposphere is