Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.
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SSC Stenographer 15th Nov 2021 Shift-2
For the following questions answer them individually
Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Choose the odd one.
1. GABA
2. FEMA
3. LURO
4. ZOON
In a class, Sheena’s roll number is 8th from the top and Sushmit’s roll number is 11th from the bottom. If there are nine students between them, what is the total number of students in the class?
If in a code language, LIST is written as 48 and GUILT is written as 66, then how will PROSE be written in the same language?
A paper is folded and cut as shown in the following figures. How will it appear when unfolded?
Joseph starts for his school from his house. He first goes 2 km towards the west and then turns 90$$^{\circ}$$ clockwise and goes further 2 km to reach his school. In which direction is his house from his school?
Anvita’s mobile company charges ₹2 for the first 5 minutes of a call, and 35 paise per minute after the first 5 minutes. If Anvita was charged ₹9 in total for a call with her friend, what was the duration (in minutes) of the call?
The sum of Kartik and his parents’ ages is 122 years. Kartik’s age is half of his mother’s age. His mother is 7 years younger than his father. What is Kartik’s age (in years) at present?
If ‘+’ means ‘$$-$$’, ‘$$\div$$’ means ‘+’, ‘<’ means ‘$$\times$$’ and ‘>’ means ‘$$\div$$’, then
8 $$\div$$ 6 < 2 > (10 > 5) + 4 is equal to:
Three statements are given, followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, II and IV.
Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
No blue is red.
Some green are red.
All yellow are green.
Conclusions:
I. Some yellow are red.
II. No yellow is red.
III. Some green are blue.
IV. No green is blue.
Akhil is the brother of Sheetal. Sheetal is the mother of Rohan. Mahesh is the brother of Rohan. How is Mahesh related to Akhil?
One morning while going to college, Palak meets her friend Leela on a crossing. When they greet each other, Palak notices that Leela’s shadow is exactly on her (Palak’s) right. In which direction was Palak moving to go to her college?
In an examination, Aarti scored twice as much as Sheela scored. Sheela scored higher than Chinta. Chinta scored lower than Taran. Taran scored lower than IIa. IIa scored lower than Sheela but higher than Chinta. Who among the following scored higher than IIa?
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
14, 45, 138, ?, 1254
Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when a vertical mirror is placed on the right side of the figure.
Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.
1. Nominate
2. Nomenclature
3. Novice
4. Nectar
5. Nocturnal
Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some apples are bananas.
Some mangos are apples.
Conclusions:
(I) Some mangos are bananas.
(II) Some bananas are apples.
From the given options, choose the correct one that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
83, 74, 66, 59, 53, 7, 44, 41
‘A + B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’.
‘A — B’ means “A is the father of B’.
‘A $$\times$$ B’ means ‘A is the son of B’.
‘A $$\div$$ B’ means “A is the brother of B’.
If P + K - R + J $$\div$$ M $$\times$$ T + Z, then which of the following statements is correct?
Select the correct option to fill in the blank and complete the given series.
TQR, SNQ, RKP,__________.
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
15 25 45
5 6 8
15 30 ?
Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.
Entrepreneurs, Women, Philanthropists
Select from the following options, the one which replaces the question mark (?) in the third row.
Row1 : 6, 3, 5, 30
Row2 : 1, 4, 3, 4
Rows : 9, 2, 4, ?
In a class, 80% of the students passed in an examination. Out of these successful candidates, 27% of the students passed in the first division and 43% passed in the second division. A total of 90 students failed in the examination. How many students from the class passed in the third division?
Select the figure that will come next in the following figure series.
Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.
10 : 95 :: 12 : ?
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.
LEMON : MDOMQ :: AXILE : ?
In a certain code language, ‘CANDIDATE’ is written as ‘DNACIETAD’. How will ‘FERMENTED?’ be written in that language?
Study the given pattern carefully and find the missing number.
(1, 1, 1, -1) (2, 4, 8, 2) ( ________, 36, 216, 174)
Select the correct option to fill in the blank and complete the given series.
RRMR, STPV, TVSZ,________, VZYH, WBBL
In the European Championship Games, the flags of six countries were arranged on top of pillars in the following way:
The flag of Argentina was to the left of Portugal’s bi-colour and to the right of the flag of France.
The flag of England was to the right of the Portugal flag but to the left of the flag of Germany, which was to the left of the flag of Spain.
Find the two flags that are in the centre.
If the first half of the English alphabet series is reversed and remaining half alphabets are kept in original order, which letter would be the seventh letter to the left of the tenth letter from the right end?
Which figure will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series?
Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.
1. Knee
2. Finger
3. Neck
4. Hair
5. Toes
Among five friends, Vasudha scored higher marks than Mohan, but lower than Rohan.
Jeevan scored higher marks than Deepti, but lower than Mohan. Who among them is the highest scorer?
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.
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Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Choose the odd one.
1. Megabyte
2. Petabyte
3. Terabyte
4. Kilobit
John is the father of Mary and Joseph is the son of Myra. Ishu is the brother of John. Joseph is the only brother of Mary. How is Myra related to Ishu?
Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some cats are dogs.
Some dogs are rats.
All rats are tigers.
Conclusions:
I. Some tigers are cats.
II. Some tigers are dogs.
III. Some rats are dogs.
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
1. Reciprocate
2. Reception
3. Recapitulate
4. Recipient
5. Receiver
In a certain code language, ‘se mi da’ means ‘I have friends’, ‘la ki se’ means ‘Friends are good’, and ‘na de ki’ means ‘She is good’. What is the code for ‘are’ in the same language?
Observe the given Venn diagram and answer the following question.
Which section stands for illiterate villagers who are farmers?
Choose the correct sequence of signs for balancing the following equation.
8 _ 4 _ 2 _ 6 _ 3 = 19
From the given options, choose the correct one that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
2, 8, 4, 16, 16, 32, ?, 64
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
19, 39, 77, 155, ?
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.
A _ _ BCD _ AB _ _ DAA _ _ CDA _ _ BCD
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?
1,1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, ?, 29, 37
From his home, Mohan started his walk towards the east and walked 90 metres before turning towards his right. He then walked 20 metres, turned right again and walked further 30 metres. From there, he turned towards the north and walked further 100 metres to end his walk. In which direction is his home from this position?
Choose the correct sequence of signs for balancing the following equation.
20 _ 4 _ 6 _ 5 _ 35
Asia Development Bank has approved a $231 million loan in December 2020 to construct the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Power (LKHEP) plant for which of the following states in India?
A salt-water lake separated from the sea by sandbars and spits is called a (an):
PC Tulasi, who was awarded with the GV Raja award by the Kerala government in January 2020, is a professional player of ___________.
In the context of modern India history, the expression Bombay plan (1944) was a proposal on:
Which of the following musical instruments does Ustad Amjad Ali Khan play?
Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2019 ‘for an influential work that with linguistic ingenuity has explored the periphery and the specificity of human experience’?
In which of the following years was Sanchi declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Who among the following was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in May 2020?
Which of the following defence or para military forces of India has instituted a special ‘Shakti Award’ in March 2020, which will be annually presented to chosen personnel who works for the empowerment of women?
The amoeba pushes out one or more finger-like projections called __________ or false feet for movement and capture of food.
_________ is the process by which rocks are broken down at the Earth’s surface into sediments, clay, soils and substances that are dissolved in water.
Yogesh Gaur, who died in May 2020, is known for his contribution in the field of:
In which of the following cities is the museum named Virasat-e-Khalsa located?
An ordinance promulgated under Article 213 can be withdrawn by the:
Which Indian personality was given knighthood by the British monarch but it was returned by him after the Jallianwala massacre?
Which of the following articles of the Constitution directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State?
A ________ is used to detect acoustic signals under the water.
Who has been re-appointed, in August 2019, as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team till 2021 by Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC)?
Which one of the following occurs when current expenses exceed the amount of income received through standard operations?
As a part of the celebration of the Navroz festival by Parsi community, a deity named Meher is worshipped. This deity is the presiding deity of the:
Which of the following is NOT a dwarf planet of our solar system?
Which of the following is the largest planetarium of Asia?
Which of the following fuels is the largest contributor to the generation of electricity in India?
Who among the following was hanged due to his involvement in the Kakori conspiracy of 19257
Which of the following nations/monarchies was a part of the coalition called ‘Central Powers’ in World War I?
All of the following rivers originate from the Western Ghats, EXCEPT:
As on 31 May 2020, who was the Chief Information Commissioner of India?
BCG is the vaccine for tuberculosis. What is the full form of BCG?
When was the Azad Hind Government founded by Subhash Chandra Bose?
Enzyme Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA) is a diagnostic test for:
Who among the following personalities is also known as ‘Udanpari’?
Which of the following types of soils is suitable for growing cashew nut trees?
Which of the following nations was a part of a coalition called ‘Allied Powers’ in World War II?
How many Lok Sabha seats are allotted to the state of Goa as of General Election 2019?
Dry Ice is the solid form of ________ ,
As of May 2020, how many countries are members of the World Bank?
In which of the following years was Hindu Mahasabha, a ‘Hindu Sangathan’ founded in India as an organisation?
Who is the author of the book titled ‘Fear: Trump in the White House’?
Who among the following sportspersons won the Hockey India Dhruv Batra Player of the Year Award 2019 for Men?
Who among the following has written the fiction Noddy and His Car’?
The meridian that roughly follows a _________ degrees longitude that passes through the mid-Pacific Ocean is called the International Date Line.
Which of the following diseases is caused by the human itch mite?
The interest rate at which a nation's central bank lends money to domestic banks — often in the form of very short-term loans — is referred to as:
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution empowers the President of India to issue an ordinance when both the Houses of Parliament are NOT in session?
Orders and other instruments made and executed in the name of the President are to be authenticated:
With which of the following organs of the human body is the discipline called hepatology concerned?
Sawai Jai Singh, the ruler of Amber, is known to have constructed five astronomical observatories called ‘Jantar Mantar’. Which of the following cities does NOT have any of these observatories?
Who among the following is the Director General of the Sports Authority of India as of August 2020?
In which of the following states are the Bamuni hills spread?
Which among the following is the primary constituent of pearls?
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
It is quite hot today but it was _________ yesterday.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
I am decided to buy a globe for your birthday.
Given here are four sentences. The first sentence is in correct order, while the rest of the sentences are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. Residents in Ryde, Isle of Wight have been living with a stench from rotting seaweed, which smells like raw sewage.
B. Diggers have been brought in to scoop about 300 tonnes of the washed-up seaweed off the beach.
C. The warm weather has made the odour from the seaweed so pungent it is making people feel sick.
D. It will be taken to agricultural fields on the west of the island and used as fertilizer.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
A pack of wolves / were chasing / the deer / in the forest.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
A deer is likely to attack by lions or tigers throughout its life.
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
“Aren't you afraid of travelling alone in a foreign country?” I asked Aditi.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ALLEVIATE
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
She seemed / to be / in hurry / to leave.
In the sentence identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
In today’s world new ways of teaching young children have to be adopting.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Do we need high taxes on senior citizens’ savings?
In the sentence identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Suman told me that she didn’t know how to operates her net banking account.
Select the correct direct narration of the given sentence.
The government admits that the number of Covid-19 cases is on the rise.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ASTONISH
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
David said, “Can someone please explain what is going on?”
There is an underlined segment in the given sentence. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the segment. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Children should not be given food that contains additives, preservatives, or nothing with chemicals.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
SHRINK
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Anurag said to me, “I am going to the store to buy milk and vegetables.”
Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence.
My neighbour said to me, “I’m sorry but | will not be able to accompany you to the theatre as my mother is unwell.”
Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
We shall be blamed by everyone.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
My father promised to be bringing a new mobile phone for me.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The fifty thousand mark has been crossed by Sensex in the last few days.
Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
I thanked the stranger and told him that it was very kind of him to have helped me in my need.
There is an underlined segment in the given sentence. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the segment. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required’.
Very little people seem to realise the value of savings.
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Authorities have stepped up efforts to control the invasion of locusts in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Given here are four sentences. The first sentence is in correct order while the rest of the sentences are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. Environmental engineers are always trying to find solutions to the problem of pollution.
B. They also have to deal with medical waste and radioactive leakages.
C. The pollution caused by chemicals, oil spills, hazardous and toxic waste is especially dangerous.
D. We can help them by avoiding such pollutants and by segregating waste for easy processing.
In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.
While the night we felt afraid as the resort was very dark and secluded.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
Two stadiums in the city are set to reopened after a gap of 65 days.
Select the correct passive voice of the given sentence.
Rabya is learning new ways of treating obesity.
Select the option that arranges the given sentences in the correct sequence. The first sentence is in the correct position.
A. An ancient sage was teaching his disciples the art of archery.
B. The first disciple was then asked to describe what he saw.
C. He asked his disciples to aim at the eye of the bird.
D. He put a wooden bird as the target on the branch of a tree.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Albus said to his friends, “Everyone is staring at us again.”
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
You have booked your seats in the next flight, have you?
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Foreign
Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence.
The interviewer asked the female author, “What is your greatest fear?”
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Deficiency
Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
How much was paid by you for this watch?
In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.
I expect each students present here to listen carefully to the instructions I’m giving.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hold one’s tongue
In the given sentence, identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
A community is a group of people who shares a common culture.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
DELEGATE
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The women exclaimed that the kids were making too much noise.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Thank you for your ________ to speak at the conference in March.
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The barking of dogs woke up the residents of the slum.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Haste
Given here are four sentences. The first sentence is in correct order while the rest of the sentences are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. Basking in the sun for some time regularly is recommended for improving one’s physical condition.
B. One should, however, exercise caution while exposing oneself to the sun.
C. To be more specific, it builds up resistance to infections and tones up the whole system.
D. This is because too much exposure to the sun may prove harmful to health.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Raise an alarm
Select the correct active voice of the given sentence.
It seems that great progress has been made by many developing nations.
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
These girls have been living in this flat since five years.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Obstinate
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
The captain said, “What are we doing on the pitch if we are not playing?”
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Dalal Street houses the headquarters of Bombay Stock Exchange.
There is an underlined segment in the given sentence. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the segment. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Few women over fifty exercise regularly because they were too busy with work or feel self-conscious.
Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement required’.
Footballers run from one corner of the field to other.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
As the sun was setting, the clouds were looking beautiful with myriad ___________ colours.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Don’t leave the room __________ I am back.
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
I will come to yours house in the evening to play chess.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
My talk will be on improving the __________ skills of students in English.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Take a cue from someone
Select the correct passive voice of the given sentence.
Did anyone inform you about the changed schedule?
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
INCORPORATE
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bury the hatchet
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution required’.
The cyclone have worsen the situation in Mumbai.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
INCREASE
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The Konark temple / is dedicated / from the / Sun god.
Given here are four sentences. The first sentence is in correct order, while the rest of the sentences are jumbled. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. It rained heavily last winter and the little stream near our house became a big river.
B. Luckily the water did not reach any of the houses in our village.
C. But the river carried away our beautiful wooden bridge.
D. It burst its bank and the fields all round were soon full of water.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Chill out
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The locust is an insect that belongs to the family of grasshoppers. These insects are essentially harmless (1)
________they meet certain circumstances under which they (2)________ more abundant and change their behaviour. India, Pakistan and Iran (3)________ currently thinking over the locust plague threat (4)________ over their economies. When these locusts meet (5)________ environmental conditions, they become gregarious and (6)________ breeding abundantly. With their population becoming (7)________, they form swarms and keep moving (8)________ areas damaging the crops. These swarms attacking (9)________ and thereby devastating the entire agricultural economy is (10)________ is commonly referred to as locust plague.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 1.
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In the given passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
People are tired of staying indoors in artificial lights in view of the pandemic and (1)_________ a sedentary lifestyle. They are yearning to reconnect with (2)_________ and ‘rewilding’ is becoming a key trend in 2021. ‘Rewilding’ is about going (3)_________ to our ‘caveman/woman life by soaking in the sun, (4)_________ barefoot on sand and grass, drinking water from natural (5)_________, and bathing in rivers. The (6)_________ of ‘outdoor living’ is all about spending time in nature, irrespective of the weather, through simple (7)_________ that are free of cost, like walking, camping, or fishing with loved ones. ‘Earthing’ is a therapeutic activity, which can be performed (8)_________. All you need to do is to take off your shoes and place your bare feet and hands directly on the (9)_________, whether it is in a park or at the beach. Another trend is the Japanese way to beat stress — ‘forest-bathing’. You can ‘forest-bathe’ wherever there is an (10) _________of trees, including a nearby park.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 1.
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Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The strain, Tropical Race 4 (TR4), was first identified in Taiwan, and has jumped from Asia to the Middle East and Africa, reaching as far as Latin America. Scientists are describing it as the equivalent of Covid-19 in bananas. As the coronavirus disease outbreak rages on, ‘fusarium wilt TR4’, a novel fungus strain that has devastated plantations across the globe this year, is setting up new hotspots and threatening output in India, the world’s largest producer of bananas. It cripples plantations by first attacking the leaves, which turn yellow from their trailing edges before wilting away. There is no effective remedy yet.
“One could say it is the Covid-19 of the plant world. Hotspots have been found in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, which we are trying to contain,” said S. Uma, the director of National Research Centre for Bananas (NRCB), Trichy.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, TR4 is one of the ‘the most destructive of all plant diseases’. As with Covid-19, there is no treatment yet. So, scientists recommend biosecurity measures including ‘plant quarantine’ to slow its spread. The spreading disease has jeopardised the $26 billion global banana trade.
A healthy snack, banana is the world’s most globally exported fruit, according to the FAO. That’s a reason for worry as the disease is breaching borders through imports.
India produces 27 million tonnes of bananas annually and grows about 100 varieties. TR4 has infected the most commonly sold variety, the one you mostly likely have for breakfast: Grand Nain a curvy yellow fruit.
Inability to contain TR4 could jolt farm incomes and push up banana prices. One medium banana (126 gms) provides about 110 calories, 0 gram fat, 1 gram protein, 28 grams carbohydrate, 15 grams sugar (naturally occurring), 3 grams fibre and 450 mg potassium and trace quantities of vitamin C and B6, according to the Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition.
Most of India’s bananas are consumed domestically. Equador, the largest exporter, is currently the epicentre and scientists haven't been able to ascertain how TR4 entered India. Fusarium wilt is not new. It entirely wiped out Gros Michel, the dominant export variety of bananas in 1950s. It was in response to this that a new resistant variety, Grand Nain, came up. That has now fallen to TR4. The challenge is to now identify or develop new resistant varieties. That’s the only way to manage it, according to Uma, until an effective agent is found.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is advocating a set of measures, known as ‘biopriming’. It has asked farmers whose plantations have been affected to abandon them. They must grow rice for a year or two before returning to banana. “That way the chain is broken,’ said R Selvarajan, a scientist with the NRCB.
The main theme of the passage is:
Which place is the current epicentre of TR4?
‘Biopriming’, a measure suggested by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, requires:
After reading this passage it can be said that it is:
The calorific value of a medium size banana is 110 and it is richest in:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Anna Pavlovna’s drawing room was gradually filling. The highest Petersburg society was assembled there: people differing widely in age and character but alike in the social circle to which they belonged.
Prince Vasili’s daughter, the beautiful Helene, wore a ball dress and her badge as maid of honor. The youthful little Princess Bolkénskaya, known as the most fascinating woman in Petersburg was also there. Vasili’s son, Hippolyte, Mortemart and many others had also come.
To each new arrival Anna Pavlovna said, “You have not yet seen my aunt,” or “You do not know my aunt?” and very gravely conducted him or her to a little old lady, wearing large bows of ribbon in her cap, who had come sailing in from another room as soon as the guests began to arrive; and slowly turning her eyes from the visitor to her aunt, Anna Pavlovna mentioned each one’s name and then left them.
Each visitor performed the ceremony of greeting this old aunt whom not one of them knew, not one of them wanted to know, and not one of them cared about; Anna Pavlovna observed these greetings with mournful and solemn interest and silent approval. The aunt spoke to each of them in the same words, about their health and her own.
And each visitor, though politeness prevented his showing impatience, left the old woman with a sense of relief at having performed a vexatious duty and did not return to her the whole evening.
When the guests arrived, Anna:
The guests seemed:
The guests in Anna’s drawing room were:
Match words from the passage with their meanings
Word Meaning
1. solemn a. captivating
2. fascinating b. annoying
3. vexatious c. grave
“The guests left the old woman with a sense of relief at having performed a vexatious
duty”. The duty is described as vexatious because:
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
If you pay close attention to soap advertisements, you may hear of its pH value being claimed perfect for human skin. But is there really such a thing? Let’s start at the beginning. pH (potential Hydrogen) is defined as the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. pH value ranges between 0 and 14. 7 is the neutral point, 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline. More importantly, your skin isn’t exactly pH 5.5; it falls in a range between 4.0 and 7.0, depending on diverse factors like the body part, age, genetics, ethnicity, and environment conditions.
So, are products formulated at pH 5.5 perfect for skin? The short answer: not really! First, parameters like texture and other ingredients indicate a cleanser’s quality, much better than pH alone. Second, though the skin pH rises slightly immediately after cleaning even with plain water, it reverts to its mild acidic pH in an hour. Healthy skin quickly rebalances the ‘acid mantle’ — a protective layer over the skin — and is unaffected in the long term by the cleanser’s pH. Skin modulates pH, making skin products function optimally. So, why market pH 5.5 products as “perfect”? Well, for certain skin types (e.g., oily skin) and certain skin conditions (like acne), an increase in pH can aggravate these skin situations. This might lead to an interpretation that a skin care product needs to be at a 5.5 pH for optimum cleansing. Hence, skincare experts have expressed reservations about pH being the sole criterion of product safety and ‘acid mantle’ preservation when factors including plain water may contribute to the same. Thus, an ideal product is almost impossible to define. So, look well beyond pH alone.
According to the passage, the ‘acid mantle’ refers to:
According to the passage, the pH value of human skin is generally:
“Is there really such a thing?” By “such a thing” the author is referring to:
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
“Let’s start at the beginning.” By this, the author means that:
