Questions

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

The outer layer of the cerebrum (part of the brain), composed of folded grey matter, plays an important role in the consciousness.

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.

Once again, a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes has left some states in shambles. From Assam to Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ has created paralysing floods that have taken a _______________, wiped out crops and destroyed hard-earned assets. When the waters ___________, a familiar cycle of assessment of damage by Central teams, preparation of loss estimates and expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.

expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To burn the midnight oil

The number of students in a class is increased by 20% and the number now becomes 66. Initially the number was

Which of the following was the first antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928?

Which of the following was the winner of the Grammy Awards 2016 "Country Song of the Year"?

______________ was a philosopher and theologian from India during early 8th century who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta.

Which of the following increased in the 1920's?