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In each of these questions, a paragraph is given that has blank in it. Five sentences (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) are suggested. Out of these, only one fits the blank in the context of the paragraph. Pick that sentence as the answer.

Making bricks on Mars gets easier than we thought. All you need to do is to place martian soil inside a flexible container and press hard. ………………………………………………………………………………………... This is because the iron particles have flat facets that easily bind to one another.

Q: Making bricks on Mars gets easier than we thought. All you need to do is to place martian soil insid

The paragraph mentions about brick making in Mars and why is it an easy process. Option 4 adds more details to the same, thus fits best.

A The research offers possibilities for its use in imaging technology.

B This can help in future studies of disease.

C Conventionally, drug discovery was never looked at from a systems biology point of view.

D The iron oxide in its soil acts as a binder making heat treatment unnecessary.

E None of these

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Five statements are given below labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Among these, four statements are in a logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the passage.
1. A human mind is like a Farmer’s Land. P. Now, let us compare the human mind with the land. Q. He may plant in that land whatever he chooses. R. Suppose a farmer has some land, and it’s good, fertile land. S. The land is not concerned about this. 6. The mind, like the land, doesn’t care what you plant in it.
1) How this little book of stories ofForest Familiesin the 1930s in British India landed up on my table, I have no idea. 2) As it came from the UK, it might have been from Dr Richard Bingle of the India Office Library, who helped author Mary McDonald Currie with it, but he’d have put a message in it. 3) Leaving that mystery aside, a word about the book. 4) It tells of life in the forests of different parts of India for British District Forest Officers. 5) Which is particularly odd because human-made super-blacks rely not on chaos, but strict patterning of structures.
P: A certain moral code of conduct is ultimately necessary to ensure that the society does not fall prey to degeneration of values, which would lead to rampant sufferings and ultimately chaos. Q: Society’s concerns are our concerns: anything capable of causing a detrimental impact on it in the short term or in course of time is ultimately bound to affect us and our children. R: When we talk about social morality of any kind, what comes into play is our ability to feel for the well-being of our society. S: It is a concern to help the society by safeguarding it from unwanted ills and malaise and ensuring its well-being that is at the root of social morality.
P: Biographies of great men can also help us in learning good manners. Q: Courtesy and politeness is the key to good manners. R: No doubt these are little words but if they are spoken at the right moment and in a soft and sweet voice, they are bound to work wonders. S: The use of polite words like "Sorry", "Please", "Thank you", "Beg your pardon", "Sir" etc. creates a healthy impact on the minds of others.
P: If the intention is just to consume whatever comes from the West, then it is harmful. Q: Some of its effects are really helping and positive as it increases initiative and entrepreneurship qualities provided taken in that spirit. R: At the same time state’s strategic intervention is essential because more than 40% of people live below poverty line. S: The impact of economic reforms are mixed.
Five statements are given below labelled 1), 2), 3), 4) and 5). Among these, four statements are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the passage.
1) A gloriously sunny afternoon greeted us, as the aircraft landed at Fiumicino airport. 2) The airport is efficient and you are out with your baggage in no time. 3) The group’s general secretary said the parallel festival would have 24 sessions, including two on Rajasthani language, spread over three days. 4) Taking a shuttle bus instead of an express train to reach Roma Termini, the city centre, turned out to be a good idea. 5) It was thrilling to sit by the window of a bus and see city life unfold layer by layer.
Five statements are given below labelled 1), 2), 3), 4) and 5). Among these, four statements are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the passage.
The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P. Main source of water for Wular Lake is River Jhelum. Q. Wular Lake is also said to be a remnant of Satisar Lake that existed in ancient times. R. This lake also has a small island in its centre called the ‘Zaina Lank’. S. This island was constructed by King Zainul-Abi-Din.

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