Questions

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 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.

Anti­apartheid activist Desmond Tutu is even more hard­headed when he says, "In almost ____________ language, the most difficult words are 'I am sorry’." Mr. Tutu adds that ______________ reconciliations can only lead to spurious healing. _____________ him forgiveness is a wager, an ethical wager on the future of ______________ relationship. This is why the few events of apology which stand up to _____________ scrutiny deserve to be treasured.

_____________ him forgiveness is a wager

A ball is dropped from a height of 10 m. It strikes the ground and rebounds up to a height of 2. m. During the collision, the per cent loss in the kinetic energy is

What is the resistance (in Ω) of an electrical component if a current of 0.2 A passes through it on application of 8 V of potential difference across it?

An object weighing 20 kg is raised through a height of 2 m. What will be the work done by the force of gravity in this process?

The red planet is ___________.

According to Indian Constitution, there are three organs of government. Which among the following is/are NOT an organ/organs of it?

I. The legislature

II. The Media

III. The Judiciary

On 24 January 2018, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a web based Rapid Reporting System for the ______.