List of practice Questions

Which one of the following types of ports is categorised on the basis of function?
Which one of the following defines the “main worker” according to Census of India (2011)?
Which of the following set of states have the lowest percentage of urban population?
Which of the following aspects are true regarding the countries with low level of ‘human development'? Choose the most appropriate option. I. These countries are largely facing political turmoil.
II. These countries are facing social instability.
III. The number of countries in the low level category is the largest.
IV. The health status of the people of these countries is poor. Options:
Which one of the following is the prime objective of ‘Border Roads Organisation'?
Which one of the following has classified ‘wastelands’ in India ?
The Watershed Management Programme in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh was funded by which one of the following ministries ?
Which one of the following set of places are connected by the 'Atal Tunnel'?
Read the following features of private sector industries carefully and choose the most appropriate option. I. These are managed by the government.
II. These types of industries provide large employment.
III. These are owned by individual investors.
IV. Their main motive is to earn more profit.
Match Column I with Column II correctly and choose the most appropriate option :
Read the following characteristics related to chemical-based industries carefully and choose the most appropriate option. I. These industries use natural chemical minerals.
II. Some of the items used in these industries are petroleum, salts, sulphur, etc.
III. Many chemical-based industries use non-metallic minerals.
IV. All chemical-based industries are under government control.
How has man’s dominance over nature led to environmental degradation as described in ‘Journey to the end of the Earth’ ?
Zitkala-Sa felt like sinking to the floor when she saw the way the Indian girls were dressed. Explain. (Memories of Childhood)
‘It’s got nothing to do with my face and what I look like.’ How do the above words of Derry reflect his changed perspective towards life ? (On The Face Of It)
Analyse the theme of poverty and exploitation as reflected in ‘Lost Spring’ and ‘A Roadside Stand’.
Lack of realisation and the casual attitude of the people of Alsace led to the loss of their mother tongue. In contrast, Douglas’s understanding of his fear of water and its impact urged him to overcome his handicap and emerge as a successful person. Analyse ‘The Last Lesson’ and ‘Deep Water’ in the light of the above comparison.
Education enables one to rise above narrow prejudices. Analyse the character of Dr. Sadao in the light of the above statement. (The Enemy)
Mr. Lamb’s influence on Derry, saved Derry from his life of frustration and alienation. Substantiate the above statement, citing evidences from the text ‘On The Face Of It’.
How did the author discover that the British visitor, Stephen Spender was the editor of ‘The Encounter’ ? (Poets and Pancakes)
Most celebrity writers despise being interviewed. Why ? (The Interview)
What conflict of duties did Gandhi face in the Champaran incident in Indigo ? (Indigo)
How does the poet bring out that stillness is only a seeming death ? (Keeping Quiet)
What does the repetition of the word ‘smile’ in ‘My Mother at Sixty-six’ suggest ?
Eco says ‘I started writing novels by accident.’ Explain. (The Interview)
You are Sonam/Sushil of 26, R.J. Nagar, Laketown. You have got a job as a software engineer in a company in London. Before leaving for London, you would like to throw a party for your friends. Write an informal invitation, inviting your friends to the party.