In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

We (1)_______ brought up to fear insects. We regard them as unnecessary creatures that do more harm than good. Man continually (2)______ war on them, because they contaminate his food, carry diseases, or devour his crops. They sting or bite without provocation; they fly uninvited into our rooms on summer nights or beat against our lighted windows. We live in dread not only of unpleasant insects like spiders or wasps but of quite (3)________ ones like moths. Reading about them increases our understanding without dispelling our fears. Knowing that the industrious ant lives in a highly organised society does nothing to prevent us from being filled with revulsion when we find hordes of them crawling over a carefully prepared picnic lunch.
No matter how much we like honey or how much we have read about the uncanny sense of direction which bees possess, we have a horror of being stung. (4)______ of our fears are unreasonable but they are difficult to erase. At the same time, however, insects are strangely fascinating. We enjoy reading about them, especially when we find that, like the praying mantis, they lead perfectly horrible lives. We enjoy staring at them, entranced as they go (5)______ their business, unaware (we hope) of our presence.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

We (1)_______ brought up to fear insects. We regard them as unnecessary creatures that do more harm than good. Man continually (2)______ war on them, because they contaminate his food, carry diseases, or devour his crops. They sting or bite without provocation; they fly uninvited into our rooms on summer nights or beat against our lighted windows. We live in dread not only of unpleasant insects like spiders or wasps but of quite (3)________ ones like moths. Reading about them increases our understanding without dispelling our fears. Knowing that the industrious ant lives in a highly organised society does nothing to prevent us from being filled with revulsion when we find hordes of them crawling over a carefully prepared picnic lunch.
No matter how much we like honey or how much we have read about the uncanny sense of direction which bees possess, we have a horror of being stung. (4)______ of our fears are unreasonable but they are difficult to erase. At the same time, however, insects are strangely fascinating. We enjoy reading about them, especially when we find that, like the praying mantis, they lead perfectly horrible lives. We enjoy staring at them, entranced as they go (5)______ their business, unaware (we hope) of our presence.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Honey bees, also known as Apis mellifera, are an important part of the ecosystem(1)__________ us. However, they are constantly exposed to many (2)_____________. They are particularly (3)_________ to diseases and parasites because they live in colonies. Once a member of the colony gets infected, it is very easy for the disease to (4)___________. This is why honeybees have some (5)____________ behaviours to help them fight infections.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Honey bees, also known as Apis mellifera, are an important part of the ecosystem(1)__________ us. However, they are constantly exposed to many (2)_____________. They are particularly (3)_________ to diseases and parasites because they live in colonies. Once a member of the colony gets infected, it is very easy for the disease to (4)___________. This is why honeybees have some (5)____________ behaviours to help them fight infections.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Honey bees, also known as Apis mellifera, are an important part of the ecosystem(1)__________ us. However, they are constantly exposed to many (2)_____________. They are particularly (3)_________ to diseases and parasites because they live in colonies. Once a member of the colony gets infected, it is very easy for the disease to (4)___________. This is why honeybees have some (5)____________ behaviours to help them fight infections.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Humans have (1)________ that animals do not have a life and maybe exploited in any way they see fit, but this (2)________ is incorrect and must be altered before it is too late. We fail to recognise that the pain we (3)________ on animals will come back to haunt us, and no matter how (4)_______ the discovery we make by causing harm to animals, it will be futile. It can never (5)_________ the human actions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Humans have (1)________ that animals do not have a life and maybe exploited in any way they see fit, but this (2)________ is incorrect and must be altered before it is too late. We fail to recognise that the pain we (3)________ on animals will come back to haunt us, and no matter how (4)_______ the discovery we make by causing harm to animals, it will be futile. It can never (5)_________ the human actions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Dolphins are regarded as the 1.______ creatures in the sea and stories of them helping 2.______ sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the 3.______ in the community, as we do. Some scientists have 4.______ that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly, the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the 5.______, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5. (Head Constable Ministerial in Delhi Police Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Dolphins are regarded as the 1.______ creatures in the sea and stories of them helping 2.______ sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the 3.______ in the community, as we do. Some scientists have 4.______ that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly, the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the 5.______, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4. (Head Constable Ministerial in Delhi Police Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Humans have (1)________ that animals do not have a life and maybe exploited in any way they see fit, but this (2)________ is incorrect and must be altered before it is too late. We fail to recognise that the pain we (3)________ on animals will come back to haunt us, and no matter how (4)_______ the discovery we make by causing harm to animals, it will be futile. It can never (5)_________ the human actions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Humans have (1)________ that animals do not have a life and maybe exploited in any way they see fit, but this (2)________ is incorrect and must be altered before it is too late. We fail to recognise that the pain we (3)________ on animals will come back to haunt us, and no matter how (4)_______ the discovery we make by causing harm to animals, it will be futile. It can never (5)_________ the human actions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Whales and dolphins are (1) _________ to be very unusual creatures. Do you know they breathe air and are warm-blooded? The (2) ________ for them being warm-blooded is because of their belonging to the mammal group. They mostly eat other animals as their (3) ________. Most of these animals live in the sea. There are very rare and few dolphins in the world which (4) ________ in fresh water, rivers and lakes. These animals or marine mammals have many records to their (5) ________, the biggest animal in the world and the largest hunter. These mammals are some of the fastest, deepest, diving and cleverest creatures.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Dolphins are regarded as the 1.______ creatures in the sea and stories of them helping 2.______ sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the 3.______ in the community, as we do. Some scientists have 4.______ that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly, the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the 5.______, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3. (Head Constable Ministerial in Delhi Police Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Whales and dolphins are (1) _________ to be very unusual creatures. Do you know they breathe air and are warm-blooded? The (2) ________ for them being warm-blooded is because of their belonging to the mammal group. They mostly eat other animals as their (3) ________. Most of these animals live in the sea. There are very rare and few dolphins in the world which (4) ________ in fresh water, rivers and lakes. These animals or marine mammals have many records to their (5) ________, the biggest animal in the world and the largest hunter. These mammals are some of the fastest, deepest, diving and cleverest creatures.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Whales and dolphins are (1) _________ to be very unusual creatures. Do you know they breathe air and are warm-blooded? The (2) ________ for them being warm-blooded is because of their belonging to the mammal group. They mostly eat other animals as their (3) ________. Most of these animals live in the sea. There are very rare and few dolphins in the world which (4) ________ in fresh water, rivers and lakes. These animals or marine mammals have many records to their (5) ________, the biggest animal in the world and the largest hunter. These mammals are some of the fastest, deepest, diving and cleverest creatures.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Whales and dolphins are (1) _________ to be very unusual creatures. Do you know they breathe air and are warm-blooded? The (2) ________ for them being warm-blooded is because of their belonging to the mammal group. They mostly eat other animals as their (3) ________. Most of these animals live in the sea. There are very rare and few dolphins in the world which (4) ________ in fresh water, rivers and lakes. These animals or marine mammals have many records to their (5) ________, the biggest animal in the world and the largest hunter. These mammals are some of the fastest, deepest, diving and cleverest creatures.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Whales and dolphins are (1) _________ to be very unusual creatures. Do you know they breathe air and are warm-blooded? The (2) ________ for them being warm-blooded is because of their belonging to the mammal group. They mostly eat other animals as their (3) ________. Most of these animals live in the sea. There are very rare and few dolphins in the world which (4) ________ in fresh water, rivers and lakes. These animals or marine mammals have many records to their (5) ________, the biggest animal in the world and the largest hunter. These mammals are some of the fastest, deepest, diving and cleverest creatures.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Humans have (1)________ that animals do not have a life and maybe exploited in any way they see fit, but this (2)________ is incorrect and must be altered before it is too late. We fail to recognise that the pain we (3)________ on animals will come back to haunt us, and no matter how (4)_______ the discovery we make by causing harm to animals, it will be futile. It can never (5)_________ the human actions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Honey bees, also known as Apis mellifera, are an important part of the ecosystem(1)__________ us. However, they are constantly exposed to many (2)_____________. They are particularly (3)_________ to diseases and parasites because they live in colonies. Once a member of the colony gets infected, it is very easy for the disease to (4)___________. This is why honeybees have some (5)____________ behaviours to help them fight infections.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Honey bees, also known as Apis mellifera, are an important part of the ecosystem(1)__________ us. However, they are constantly exposed to many (2)_____________. They are particularly (3)_________ to diseases and parasites because they live in colonies. Once a member of the colony gets infected, it is very easy for the disease to (4)___________. This is why honeybees have some (5)____________ behaviours to help them fight infections.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Ants, like most insects, have (1) ______ are known as compound eyes. This means their eyes have multiple lenses, (2) ______ in general, most species of ant do not have particularly great eyes for seeing (3) ______ far. Ants can detect movement and see the areas around them, but (4) ______ more on senses and information they get from their legs and antennae (5) ______ from their eyes.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Dolphins are regarded as the 1.______ creatures in the sea and stories of them helping 2.______ sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the 3.______ in the community, as we do. Some scientists have 4.______ that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly, the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the 5.______, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1. (Head Constable Ministerial in Delhi Police Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Stray dogs reside on the streets or in neighbourhoods and slums, where they feed on unsanitary waste made by the people who (1)___________ there. They frequently do not have enough food to eat, and as a result, the majority of them (2)____________ malnourished. Local area (3)____________ is also a source of worry, as just a few individuals treat them with kindness, while the majority regard them as a (4)___________. In addition, they are subjected to harsh practices such as (5)_______________ and beating.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5. (Selection Post Phase X Graduate Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Stray dogs reside on the streets or in neighbourhoods and slums, where they feed on unsanitary waste made by the people who (1)___________ there. They frequently do not have enough food to eat, and as a result, the majority of them (2)____________ malnourished. Local area (3)____________ is also a source of worry, as just a few individuals treat them with kindness, while the majority regard them as a (4)___________. In addition, they are subjected to harsh practices such as (5)_______________ and beating.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3. (Selection Post Phase X Graduate Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Stray dogs reside on the streets or in neighbourhoods and slums, where they feed on unsanitary waste made by the people who (1)___________ there. They frequently do not have enough food to eat, and as a result, the majority of them (2)____________ malnourished. Local area (3)____________ is also a source of worry, as just a few individuals treat them with kindness, while the majority regard them as a (4)___________. In addition, they are subjected to harsh practices such as (5)_______________ and beating.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4. (Selection Post Phase X Graduate Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Stray dogs reside on the streets or in neighbourhoods and slums, where they feed on unsanitary waste made by the people who (1)___________ there. They frequently do not have enough food to eat, and as a result, the majority of them (2)____________ malnourished. Local area (3)____________ is also a source of worry, as just a few individuals treat them with kindness, while the majority regard them as a (4)___________. In addition, they are subjected to harsh practices such as (5)_______________ and beating.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1. (Selection Post Phase X Graduate Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Ants, like most insects, have (1) ______ are known as compound eyes. This means their eyes have multiple lenses, (2) ______ in general, most species of ant do not have particularly great eyes for seeing (3) ______ far. Ants can detect movement and see the areas around them, but (4) ______ more on senses and information they get from their legs and antennae (5) ______ from their eyes.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Ants, like most insects, have (1) ______ are known as compound eyes. This means their eyes have multiple lenses, (2) ______ in general, most species of ant do not have particularly great eyes for seeing (3) ______ far. Ants can detect movement and see the areas around them, but (4) ______ more on senses and information they get from their legs and antennae (5) ______ from their eyes.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Stray dogs reside on the streets or in neighbourhoods and slums, where they feed on unsanitary waste made by the people who (1)___________ there. They frequently do not have enough food to eat, and as a result, the majority of them (2)____________ malnourished. Local area (3)____________ is also a source of worry, as just a few individuals treat them with kindness, while the majority regard them as a (4)___________. In addition, they are subjected to harsh practices such as (5)_______________ and beating.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2. (Selection Post Phase X Graduate Level)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Ants, like most insects, have (1) ______ are known as compound eyes. This means their eyes have multiple lenses, (2) ______ in general, most species of ant do not have particularly great eyes for seeing (3) ______ far. Ants can detect movement and see the areas around them, but (4) ______ more on senses and information they get from their legs and antennae (5) ______ from their eyes.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Ants, like most insects, have (1) ______ are known as compound eyes. This means their eyes have multiple lenses, (2) ______ in general, most species of ant do not have particularly great eyes for seeing (3) ______ far. Ants can detect movement and see the areas around them, but (4) ______ more on senses and information they get from their legs and antennae (5) ______ from their eyes.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Dolphins are regarded as the 1.______ creatures in the sea and stories of them helping 2.______ sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the 3.______ in the community, as we do. Some scientists have 4.______ that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly, the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the 5.______, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2. (Head Constable Ministerial in Delhi Police Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

With up to 50,000 species of spiders, spider habitats vary (1) ______. Spiders are (2) ______ to live anywhere in the world except Antarctica. They (3) ______ not live in bodies of water or in the air, but can adapt (4) ______ almost any type of environment: hot or cool, wet or (5)______, in the garden or in your house.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

With up to 50,000 species of spiders, spider habitats vary (1) ______. Spiders are (2) ______ to live anywhere in the world except Antarctica. They (3) ______ not live in bodies of water or in the air, but can adapt (4) ______ almost any type of environment: hot or cool, wet or (5)______, in the garden or in your house.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

With up to 50,000 species of spiders, spider habitats vary (1) ______. Spiders are (2) ______ to live anywhere in the world except Antarctica. They (3) ______ not live in bodies of water or in the air, but can adapt (4) ______ almost any type of environment: hot or cool, wet or (5)______, in the garden or in your house.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

With up to 50,000 species of spiders, spider habitats vary (1) ______. Spiders are (2) ______ to live anywhere in the world except Antarctica. They (3) ______ not live in bodies of water or in the air, but can adapt (4) ______ almost any type of environment: hot or cool, wet or (5)______, in the garden or in your house.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The Small Indian Mongoose, (1) ______ its little round ears, is an (2) ______ hunter and has a long snout-like face and short legs that have sharp claws. It (3) ______ brown or grey-grizzly fur and (4) ______ in abandoned burrows or tunnels. (5) ______ the rat-like appearance, mongooses are not rodents.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The Small Indian Mongoose, (1) ______ its little round ears, is an (2) ______ hunter and has a long snout-like face and short legs that have sharp claws. It (3) ______ brown or grey-grizzly fur and (4) ______ in abandoned burrows or tunnels. (5) ______ the rat-like appearance, mongooses are not rodents.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The Small Indian Mongoose, (1) ______ its little round ears, is an (2) ______ hunter and has a long snout-like face and short legs that have sharp claws. It (3) ______ brown or grey-grizzly fur and (4) ______ in abandoned burrows or tunnels. (5) ______ the rat-like appearance, mongooses are not rodents.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The Small Indian Mongoose, (1) ______ its little round ears, is an (2) ______ hunter and has a long snout-like face and short legs that have sharp claws. It (3) ______ brown or grey-grizzly fur and (4) ______ in abandoned burrows or tunnels. (5) ______ the rat-like appearance, mongooses are not rodents.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The Small Indian Mongoose, (1) ______ its little round ears, is an (2) ______ hunter and has a long snout-like face and short legs that have sharp claws. It (3) ______ brown or grey-grizzly fur and (4) ______ in abandoned burrows or tunnels. (5) ______ the rat-like appearance, mongooses are not rodents.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

With up to 50,000 species of spiders, spider habitats vary (1) ______. Spiders are (2) ______ to live anywhere in the world except Antarctica. They (3) ______ not live in bodies of water or in the air, but can adapt (4) ______ almost any type of environment: hot or cool, wet or (5)______, in the garden or in your house.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Superstitions are a universal phenomenon having their own peculiar place in the cultural ethos and milieu of a people. They epitomise man’s fear of the unknown, fear of evil, blind faith in omens and portents. Superstitions are interwoven with myth, legend, unnatural phenomena and disaster, customs and traditions, and are mainly the outcome of ignorance. They are unreasonable and irrational beliefs that gradually become matters of faith. When certain things and happenings are rationally inexplicable, people tend to assign mysterious and supernatural reasons for their operation. Thus, a natural disaster is explained in terms of God’s wrath and the failure of one’s project is assigned to the black cat which crossed the path just as one set out on the errand.
The primitive human beings were mainly governed by superstitions. Superstitions were widespread before the dawn of civilisation when science had not advanced. Thus, ignorance of the primitive people and the resultant growth of superstitions were the direct outcomes of the lack of scientific advancement. Unenlightened people always tend to be superstitious. The belief in the sanctity of time and old traditions of the ancestors bind the people into knots of superstitious thought. Besides, the unscrupulous priests and religious officials exercise a dominating, unhealthy effect upon the people believing in religious orthodoxy. They encourage superstitions for their own ulterior motives.
Superstitions are not only universally prevalent but even have strikingly common features whether believed in India or in as far off a place as Canada. There are some common superstitions which are shared by people all over the world. Beliefs in spirits, ghosts and witches and reincarnation are quite common among all the peoples of the world. Belief in witches still prevails in India, France, Scotland, England, and many other countries. In countries of the East, especially in India, belief in ghosts and spirits still exists. The cries of certain birds like owls and ravens and the howl of cats are regarded with superstition as portents of evil throughout the world. Then there is a very common belief that the sighting of comets portends the death of kings or great men or some unforeseen catastrophe. Shakespeare refers to such a superstition in his play/tragedy, Julius Caesar. Halley’s Comet in the twentieth century evoked a similar response in many a mind.What does ‘unenlightened’ mean in the context of the given passage? (Selection Post Higher Secondary level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Superstitions are a universal phenomenon having their own peculiar place in the cultural ethos and milieu of a people. They epitomise man’s fear of the unknown, fear of evil, blind faith in omens and portents. Superstitions are interwoven with myth, legend, unnatural phenomena and disaster, customs and traditions, and are mainly the outcome of ignorance. They are unreasonable and irrational beliefs that gradually become matters of faith. When certain things and happenings are rationally inexplicable, people tend to assign mysterious and supernatural reasons for their operation. Thus, a natural disaster is explained in terms of God’s wrath and the failure of one’s project is assigned to the black cat which crossed the path just as one set out on the errand.
The primitive human beings were mainly governed by superstitions. Superstitions were widespread before the dawn of civilisation when science had not advanced. Thus, ignorance of the primitive people and the resultant growth of superstitions were the direct outcomes of the lack of scientific advancement. Unenlightened people always tend to be superstitious. The belief in the sanctity of time and old traditions of the ancestors bind the people into knots of superstitious thought. Besides, the unscrupulous priests and religious officials exercise a dominating, unhealthy effect upon the people believing in religious orthodoxy. They encourage superstitions for their own ulterior motives.
Superstitions are not only universally prevalent but even have strikingly common features whether believed in India or in as far off a place as Canada. There are some common superstitions which are shared by people all over the world. Beliefs in spirits, ghosts and witches and reincarnation are quite common among all the peoples of the world. Belief in witches still prevails in India, France, Scotland, England, and many other countries. In countries of the East, especially in India, belief in ghosts and spirits still exists. The cries of certain birds like owls and ravens and the howl of cats are regarded with superstition as portents of evil throughout the world. Then there is a very common belief that the sighting of comets portends the death of kings or great men or some unforeseen catastrophe. Shakespeare refers to such a superstition in his play/tragedy, Julius Caesar. Halley’s Comet in the twentieth century evoked a similar response in many a mind.What does the phrase ‘religious orthodoxy’ mean? (Selection Post Higher Secondary level)

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Superstitions are a universal phenomenon having their own peculiar place in the cultural ethos and milieu of a people. They epitomise man’s fear of the unknown, fear of evil, blind faith in omens and portents. Superstitions are interwoven with myth, legend, unnatural phenomena and disaster, customs and traditions, and are mainly the outcome of ignorance. They are unreasonable and irrational beliefs that gradually become matters of faith. When certain things and happenings are rationally inexplicable, people tend to assign mysterious and supernatural reasons for their operation. Thus, a natural disaster is explained in terms of God’s wrath and the failure of one’s project is assigned to the black cat which crossed the path just as one set out on the errand.
The primitive human beings were mainly governed by superstitions. Superstitions were widespread before the dawn of civilisation when science had not advanced. Thus, ignorance of the primitive people and the resultant growth of superstitions were the direct outcomes of the lack of scientific advancement. Unenlightened people always tend to be superstitious. The belief in the sanctity of time and old traditions of the ancestors bind the people into knots of superstitious thought. Besides, the unscrupulous priests and religious officials exercise a dominating, unhealthy effect upon the people believing in religious orthodoxy. They encourage superstitions for their own ulterior motives.
Superstitions are not only universally prevalent but even have strikingly common features whether believed in India or in as far off a place as Canada. There are some common superstitions which are shared by people all over the world. Beliefs in spirits, ghosts and witches and reincarnation are quite common among all the peoples of the world. Belief in witches still prevails in India, France, Scotland, England, and many other countries. In countries of the East, especially in India, belief in ghosts and spirits still exists. The cries of certain birds like owls and ravens and the howl of cats are regarded with superstition as portents of evil throughout the world. Then there is a very common belief that the sighting of comets portends the death of kings or great men or some unforeseen catastrophe. Shakespeare refers to such a superstition in his play/tragedy, Julius Caesar. Halley’s Comet in the twentieth century evoked a similar response in many a mind.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT regarded as a superstition by people? (Selection Post Higher Secondary level)

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Superstitions are a universal phenomenon having their own peculiar place in the cultural ethos and milieu of a people. They epitomise man’s fear of the unknown, fear of evil, blind faith in omens and portents. Superstitions are interwoven with myth, legend, unnatural phenomena and disaster, customs and traditions, and are mainly the outcome of ignorance. They are unreasonable and irrational beliefs that gradually become matters of faith. When certain things and happenings are rationally inexplicable, people tend to assign mysterious and supernatural reasons for their operation. Thus, a natural disaster is explained in terms of God’s wrath and the failure of one’s project is assigned to the black cat which crossed the path just as one set out on the errand.
The primitive human beings were mainly governed by superstitions. Superstitions were widespread before the dawn of civilisation when science had not advanced. Thus, ignorance of the primitive people and the resultant growth of superstitions were the direct outcomes of the lack of scientific advancement. Unenlightened people always tend to be superstitious. The belief in the sanctity of time and old traditions of the ancestors bind the people into knots of superstitious thought. Besides, the unscrupulous priests and religious officials exercise a dominating, unhealthy effect upon the people believing in religious orthodoxy. They encourage superstitions for their own ulterior motives.
Superstitions are not only universally prevalent but even have strikingly common features whether believed in India or in as far off a place as Canada. There are some common superstitions which are shared by people all over the world. Beliefs in spirits, ghosts and witches and reincarnation are quite common among all the peoples of the world. Belief in witches still prevails in India, France, Scotland, England, and many other countries. In countries of the East, especially in India, belief in ghosts and spirits still exists. The cries of certain birds like owls and ravens and the howl of cats are regarded with superstition as portents of evil throughout the world. Then there is a very common belief that the sighting of comets portends the death of kings or great men or some unforeseen catastrophe. Shakespeare refers to such a superstition in his play/tragedy, Julius Caesar. Halley’s Comet in the twentieth century evoked a similar response in many a mind.Superstitions are mainly the outcomes of _____________. (Selection Post Higher Secondary level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Superstitions are a universal phenomenon having their own peculiar place in the cultural ethos and milieu of a people. They epitomise man’s fear of the unknown, fear of evil, blind faith in omens and portents. Superstitions are interwoven with myth, legend, unnatural phenomena and disaster, customs and traditions, and are mainly the outcome of ignorance. They are unreasonable and irrational beliefs that gradually become matters of faith. When certain things and happenings are rationally inexplicable, people tend to assign mysterious and supernatural reasons for their operation. Thus, a natural disaster is explained in terms of God’s wrath and the failure of one’s project is assigned to the black cat which crossed the path just as one set out on the errand.
The primitive human beings were mainly governed by superstitions. Superstitions were widespread before the dawn of civilisation when science had not advanced. Thus, ignorance of the primitive people and the resultant growth of superstitions were the direct outcomes of the lack of scientific advancement. Unenlightened people always tend to be superstitious. The belief in the sanctity of time and old traditions of the ancestors bind the people into knots of superstitious thought. Besides, the unscrupulous priests and religious officials exercise a dominating, unhealthy effect upon the people believing in religious orthodoxy. They encourage superstitions for their own ulterior motives.
Superstitions are not only universally prevalent but even have strikingly common features whether believed in India or in as far off a place as Canada. There are some common superstitions which are shared by people all over the world. Beliefs in spirits, ghosts and witches and reincarnation are quite common among all the peoples of the world. Belief in witches still prevails in India, France, Scotland, England, and many other countries. In countries of the East, especially in India, belief in ghosts and spirits still exists. The cries of certain birds like owls and ravens and the howl of cats are regarded with superstition as portents of evil throughout the world. Then there is a very common belief that the sighting of comets portends the death of kings or great men or some unforeseen catastrophe. Shakespeare refers to such a superstition in his play/tragedy, Julius Caesar. Halley’s Comet in the twentieth century evoked a similar response in many a mind.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT according to the passage? (Selection Post Higher Secondary level)

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Dolphins are small-toothed cetaceans easily recognisable by their curved mouths, which give them a permanent ‘smile’. There are 36 dolphin species, found in every ocean. Most dolphins are marine and live in the ocean or brackish waters along coastlines. There are a few species, however, like the South Asian river dolphin and the Amazon river dolphin, or boto, that live in freshwater streams and rivers. The largest dolphin, the orca, can grow to be over 30 feet long. The smallest, the Maui dolphin, is just five feet long.Select the option that is correct as per the information given in the passage. (Selection Post Phase X Graduate Level)

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Dolphins are small-toothed cetaceans easily recognisable by their curved mouths, which give them a permanent ‘smile’. There are 36 dolphin species, found in every ocean. Most dolphins are marine and live in the ocean or brackish waters along coastlines. There are a few species, however, like the South Asian river dolphin and the Amazon river dolphin, or boto, that live in freshwater streams and rivers. The largest dolphin, the orca, can grow to be over 30 feet long. The smallest, the Maui dolphin, is just five feet long.Select a suitable title for the passage. (Selection Post Phase X Graduate Level)

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Sniffer dog Tucker uses his nose to help researchers find out why a killer whale population off the northwest coast of the United States is on the decline. He searches for whale faeces floating on the surface of the water, which are then collected for examination. He is one of the elite team of detection dogs used by scientists studying a number of species including right whales and killer whales.
Conservation canines are fast becoming indispensable tools for biologists according to Aimee Hurt, associate director and co-founder of Working Dogs for Conservation, based in Three Forks, Montana. Over the last few years, though, so many new conservation dog projects have sprung up that Hurt can no longer keep track of them all. Her organisation’s dogs and their handlers are fully booked to assist field researchers.
“Dogs have such a phenomenal sense of smell, ” explained Sam Wasser, director of the Centre for Conservation biology at the University of Washington in Seattle. He has worked with scat-detection dogs since 1999. Scientists have been using Conservation Canines in their research since 1999. These dogs have enabled them to non-invasively access vast amount of genetic and physiological information which is used to tackle conservation problems around the world. Such information has proved vital for determining the causes and consequences of human disturbances on wildlife as well as the actions needed to mitigate such impacts.
The ideal detection dog is extremely energetic with an excessive play drive. These dogs will happily work all day long, motivated by the expectation of a ball game as a reward for sample detection. The obsessive, high energy personalities of detection dogs also make them difficult to maintain as pets. As a result, they frequently find themselves abandoned to animal shelters, facing euthanasia. The programme rescues these dogs and offers them a satisfying career in conservation research.How does the dog detect the whale? (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)