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 question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

My father said to me, "Don't talk to your mother like that."

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.

claimed that the ___________ of persons

Yellow fever is mainly transmitted among humans by

Who won the 2017 Women's Hockey Asia Cup held in Japan?

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

My sister said to my mother, "When can I have dinner? I hardly have had anything to eat since noon today."

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Every Sunday my mother cooks food for the orphanage.

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 had forgotten all such things just (1)/ for the sake of the greater good of everyone." (2)/ said there leader. (3)/ No error. (4)