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What did the sculptor preserve in casting in bronze the servant girl in 2500 B.C. Harappa?

According to the passage, along with our highly evolved brain we as humans have also been blessed with the asset of "Social Instinct" which: (A) allows us to become social predators (B) helps us to become wise fair, just and independent that gives us our superior position in the Animal kingdom (C) develop our sense of smell and sight (D) makes us inordinately lazy and cruel Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (1) (A) only (2) (C) only (3) (B) only (4) (D) only

In his early youth, the author _____.

The introductory paragraph of the passage deals with: (1) India and it's education policy (2) American dream (3) Global literacy (4) School education for women in Kerala

Which of the following is an OXYMORON ? (A) The night sky with all the stars was a map for the traveller (B) Anita sang like a professional singer (C) The dull bright afternoon looked no different (D) Amazing aunty Agatha opened the door Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Rearrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful sentence: (A) different forms of Sanskrit (B) in almost every part of India (C) Hindi and Marathi are (D) which was once spoken Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (1) (A), (D), (C), (B) (2) (C), (B), (A), (D) (3) (B), (A), (D), (C) (4) (C), (A), (D), (B)

According to the passage knowledge and mental self culture can bestow unimaginable blessings on us because: (A) knowledge and mental self-culture will make us classy and elegant (B) mental self-culture will help us get free of prejudice, and arrogance due to the wisdom we gain from knowledge (C) knowledge will lead to a prosperous career only (D) knowledge and mental self culture will push us towards arrogance and superstitions Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (1) (A) only (2) (D) only (3) (B) only (4) (C) only

When did the father give the precious advice to his son ?

Which of the following words means 'returning to former condition' in para 3 ?

Match list I with list II | List I | List II | |---|---| | A. Prof Sarabhai | I. never gave directions | | B. Prof Sarabhai series of decisions | II. became life mission of many | | C. Prof Sarabhai is an | III. Indian highly lauded and admired space scientist | | D. Prof Sarabhai would | IV. review the work with the entire team | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

From the options given below, choose the most appropriate one to complete the sentence "Glaciers are the only source of water in Ladakh because of" : (A) Very hot climate (B) Erratic Rainfall (C) Low annual rainfall (D) Heavy snow fall Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

You are required to re-arrange these jumbled parts which are labelled as A,B,C,D,E to create a correct sentence. A. we should think twice before we speak B. which may never heal and so affect our relationship C. and words once spoken can never be recalled so D. spoken words occupy an important place in relationships as E. sometimes our words can hurt others Which one of the following sequences is correct?

What was the impression of the author about her mother?

Which of the following is a personification ? (A) The carpet talked to me like a dear friend (B) The comet was an island (C) The bees bumbled, bounced and danced (D) The wisdom of the old man was like a religious scripture Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Select the incorrect sentences from the following options: A. The roof collapsed that very moment. B. This is more than flesh and blood can endure. C. He puts on an air of dignity. D. The tailor's bill has hurried up to a large amount. E. They were very grateful to him for kindness. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

From the given options, select the one which correctly identifies the figure of speech (poetic device) used in the expression: The righteous shall flourish as the palm tree

Choose from the options given below, the word that can be used to fill in the blank in the given sentence. Sarita could not prevent her child _____ going out with the other children.

What does new scientific evidence blame humans for?

Each of the following discoveries is mentioned in the passage except:

Which of the following does not constitute the "quiet crisis" in the U.S as per the task force report?

It appears from the passage that over the next few days the narrator and the other two characters were:- select the correct option

How would you define the relationship that the story illustrates. Select the correct answer from the following options.

Select the Figure of Speech in the following sentence from options given below: O death! Where is thy sting?

What is common between George Orwell and the narrator ?