Questions

Why do the plant closes stomata when it does NOT need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?

In terms of size, Earth ranks no. ___ in our Solar System.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Defile

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

The clandestine copying and distribution of literature banned by the state.

In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The insecticide is very powerful and can kill a wide ___________ of insects.

Select the word with the correct spelling.

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: Children with poor phonological skills progress more poorly.
Q: The consensus concerns the causal role of phonological skills in young children’s reading progress.
R: Studies of the factors governing reading development in young children have achieved a remarkable degree of consensus over the past two decades.
S: Children who have good phonological skills, or good phonological awareness become good readers and good spellers.

Which of the following organisation has approved a $25-30 billion commitment plan for India for the 2019-22 period?