Q.4844·Miscellaneous·2021·EasyIdentify the type of soil on the basis of the given characteristics : 1. They are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina. 2. They are generally clayey, deep and impermeable. 3. They are mainly found in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Select the correct answer from the given alternatives :View question
Q.4846·Miscellaneous·2021·EasyIn 1911, who among the following introduced a bill in the Imperial Legislative Council for introduction of compulsory and free primary education in India?View question
Q.4847·Miscellaneous·2021·EasyConventional education makes independent thinking extremely difficult. Conformity leads to mediocrity. To be different from the group or to resist environment is not easy and is often risky as long as we worship success. The urge to be successful, which is the pursuit of reward whether in the materials or in the so-called spiritual sphere, the search for inward or outward security, the desire for comfort – this whole process smothers discontent, put an end to spontaneity and breed fear; and fear blocks the intelligent understanding of life. With increasing age, dullness of mind and heart sets in. In seeking comfort, we generally find a quiet corner in life where there is a minimum of conflict, and then we are afraid to step out of that seclusion. This fear of life, this fear of struggle and of a new experience, kills in us the spirit of adventure; our whole upbringing and education have made us afraid to be different from our neighbour, afraid to think contrary to the established pattern of society, falsely respectful of authority and tradition. Fortunately, there are a few who are in earnest, who are willing to examine our human problems without the prejudice of the right or of the left; but in the vast majority of us, there is no real spirit of discontent, or revolt. When we yield uncomprehendingly to environment, any spirit of revolt that may have had died down, and our responsibilities soon put an end to it. The word “uncomprehendingly” in the passage meansView question
Q.4848·Miscellaneous·2021·EasyConventional education makes independent thinking extremely difficult. Conformity leads to mediocrity. To be different from the group or to resist environment is not easy and is often risky as long as we worship success. The urge to be successful, which is the pursuit of reward whether in the materials or in the so-called spiritual sphere, the search for inward or outward security, the desire for comfort – this whole process smothers discontent, put an end to spontaneity and breed fear; and fear blocks the intelligent understanding of life. With increasing age, dullness of mind and heart sets in. In seeking comfort, we generally find a quiet corner in life where there is a minimum of conflict, and then we are afraid to step out of that seclusion. This fear of life, this fear of struggle and of a new experience, kills in us the spirit of adventure; our whole upbringing and education have made us afraid to be different from our neighbour, afraid to think contrary to the established pattern of society, falsely respectful of authority and tradition. Fortunately, there are a few who are in earnest, who are willing to examine our human problems without the prejudice of the right or of the left; but in the vast majority of us, there is no real spirit of discontent, or revolt. When we yield uncomprehendingly to environment, any spirit of revolt that may have had died down, and our responsibilities soon put an end to it. Why do most people want to find a quiet corner in life?View question
Q.4850·Miscellaneous·2021·EasyWhen the rivers discharge their waters from all directions into a lake or depression, the pattern is known asView question
Q.4851·Miscellaneous·2021·EasyThe situation where the equilibrium level of real GDP falls short of potential GDP is known asView question
Q.4854·Miscellaneous·2021·EasyThe Amara-Nayaka system was a major political innovation of which Indian imperial rulers?View question
Q.4856·Miscellaneous·2021·EasyConventional education makes independent thinking extremely difficult. Conformity leads to mediocrity. To be different from the group or to resist environment is not easy and is often risky as long as we worship success. The urge to be successful, which is the pursuit of reward whether in the materials or in the so-called spiritual sphere, the search for inward or outward security, the desire for comfort – this whole process smothers discontent, put an end to spontaneity and breed fear; and fear blocks the intelligent understanding of life. With increasing age, dullness of mind and heart sets in. In seeking comfort, we generally find a quiet corner in life where there is a minimum of conflict, and then we are afraid to step out of that seclusion. This fear of life, this fear of struggle and of a new experience, kills in us the spirit of adventure; our whole upbringing and education have made us afraid to be different from our neighbour, afraid to think contrary to the established pattern of society, falsely respectful of authority and tradition. Fortunately, there are a few who are in earnest, who are willing to examine our human problems without the prejudice of the right or of the left; but in the vast majority of us, there is no real spirit of discontent, or revolt. When we yield uncomprehendingly to environment, any spirit of revolt that may have had died down, and our responsibilities soon put an end to it. Which word in the passage means ‘bias’?View question
Q.4857·Miscellaneous·2021·EasyIn the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error ?View question
Q.4858·Miscellaneous·2021·EasyIn the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error ?View question
Q.4859·Miscellaneous·2021·EasyIn the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error ?View question
Q.4860·Miscellaneous·2021·EasyIn the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error ?View question