Questions

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.

If we objectively ponder on the mystery behind (1)/ miseries, we find that as long as we restrict (2)/ ourselves to the means of happiness, we are left in the lurch. (3)/ No error (4)

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: Honesty is an important principle that must govern our lives.
Q: Honesty is reflected in our words and deeds.
R: When we speak the truth we state the facts as they are.
S: We may find it convenient to avoid telling the truth, but if we are honest we should say the truth whatever may be the repercussions.

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: The basic reform they need is to change their holding structure to give them autonomy, as well as accountability, not a promise of no government interference.
Q: PSBs need systemic reform to overhaul their current decision-making structure and culture.
R: If the government does not want to free the banks from majority state ownership, it could at least put them at arm’s remove, by creating a holding company that would hold the PSB equity, appoint PSB boards and supervise their functioning.
S: It is surprising that after appointing the Banks Board Bureau, it has been given little role in reforming the PSBs.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

They said to me, "We will help your team if you sign on this document."

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

My friend said to me, "I think she will not accept your proposal."

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 "Global Nutrition Report 2016" once again ____________ India's slow overall progress ____________ addressing chronic malnutrition, manifest in stunting (low weight for age), wasting (low weight for height), micronutrient __________ and over­weight. Our track _________ in reducing the proportion of undernourished children over the past decade has been modest at best, and _____________ what other countries with comparable socio­economic indicators have achieved.

and _____________ what other countries with comparable socio­economic indicators

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

The first and decisive step (1)/ in the expansion of Europe overseas (2)/ was the conquest of Atlantic Ocean. (3)/ No error (4)

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

The Principal promised the boys a holiday.