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

Which of the following insecticides' harmful effects came under media attention when health issues in Kerala were publicized?

Calculate the work done by the force of gravity when a satellite moves in an orbit of radius 40,000 km around the earth.

A ball, thrown vertically upward, rises to a height of 80 m and returns to its original position. The magnitude of its displacement after 7 s of motion will be ____. (take g = 10 m/s2)

Jahangir (1605–1627 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?

The volume (in cu.cm.) of a right circular cylinder with radius 1 cm and height 2 cm is: pi = 22/7

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'.

I was taken by surprise (A)/when I came(B)/face to face with my school friend.(C)/No error(D)