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 course of the development of different life-forms heredity—which, in plain English, is unconscious memory generated in the first life-form and ______________ through all the different species—is the sole factor in the ____________ of the parent properties; while adaptation to surrounding conditions and circumstances, natural selection in the struggle _____________ existence, and partner selection in the struggle of the males for ____________ are the principal factors in the differentiation of species.

the struggle of the males for ____________ are the principal factors

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

Either of two parallels of latitude on the earth, one 23°27′ north of the equator and the other 23°27′ south of the equator

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

The visitor enquired, “When is the next train?”

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

Levity

‘Capital gains’ refers to goods which

Kolleru Lake, located in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, is located at the delta of two rivers. Which are the rivers?

The surface area (in sq.cm.) of a sphere with radius 1 cm is :(pi = 22/7)

If the sum of three consecutive numbers is 15, what is the square of the middle number ?