Questions

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

The existence of

P : can be traced back to

Q : mammals on the earth

R : at least the Triassic time

Select the synonym of

to permeate

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

Of these,

P-­mostly two have proved
Q­-to be bones of contention
R­-between the two parties

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Genetic variation is the cornerstone of evolution, without which there can be no natural selection, and so a low genetic diversity decreases the ability of a species to survive and reproduce, explains lead author Yoshan Moodley, Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Venda in South Africa.

Two centuries ago, the black rhinoceros – which roamed much of sub Saharan Africa – had 64 different genetic lineages; but today only 20 of these lineages remain, says the paper. The species is now restricted to five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Genetically unique populations that once existed in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola have disappeared. The origins of the 'genetic erosion' coincided with colonial rule in Africa and the popularity of big game hunting. From the second half of the 20th century, however, poaching for horns has dramatically depleted their population and genetic diversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.

Genetic diversity is proportional to _____________________.

Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate option.

A disease always has __.

The properties of several unknown solids were measured. Choose the correct option.

Who was the exponent of Yog Darshan?

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

In 2001, hundreds of people were killed (from) the earthquake in Gujarat.