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.

It is a delight _______________ the illuminating thoughts which came to the minds of these men; and, on the other hand, it is amusing to see how ________________ they launched ________________ on boundless seas when they were unprovided with chart and compass. They were _________ brilliant children, who know little of the dangers of the great world, but are ready to undertake anything. These philosophers regarded all knowledge as their province, and did __________ despair of governing so great a realm.

it is amusing to see how ________________ they launched

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in
Indirect/Direct Speech.

He replied, “I cannot do so.”

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless

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.

If there is a subject of really ______________ interest and utility, it is the art of writing and speaking one's own language ___________. It is the basis of culture, as we all know; but it is infinitely more _________ that, it is the basis of business. ___________ salesman can sell anything unless he can explain the merits of his goods in effective language, or can write ___________ advertisement equally effective, or present his ideas, and the facts, in a letter.

can write ___________ advertisement equally

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

Evil twin

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'.

He explained that the pillars of tribalism (1)/ that humans rely on for security would always (2)/ counter any significant culture or social change. (3)/ No error (4)

"Population control and family planning" is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

What is the reflection of the point (3, 2) in the line y = -2?