Questions

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.

The ___________ conversation-starter cultivated by years of ostentatious ___________ society is a simple ‘how do you do?’ followed by a polite shaking of hands and an optional comment on the weather. But aside __________ the mental trauma this ritual causes to those unfortunate souls who suffer from clammy hands, it also doesn’t provide much incentive to go on. Fascinating as the weather can be from time _________ time, one can speak only so much about the ____________ of the sun and express sympathy towards the depressions the Bay of Bengal faces.

But aside __________ the mental trauma

Scientists of which institute have found a way to induce points to give off dim light to plants by embedding luciferase enzyme?

With reference to Indian Defence, Arjun Mk1A is a

In India, which among the following can be amended by Special Majority of Parliament and Consent of States?

I. Election of President and its manner

II. Any of the lists in Seventh Schedule

III. Amendment in Fundamental Right

The Constituent Assembly adopted Indian national flag on

Which of the following languages was not included in the 8th schedule of Indian Constitution through 92nd amendment act?

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

Consternation

Indian sports person Gagan Narang is associated with