Correct Answer: reduced

Solution : The second option is the correct answer.

The verb "reduced" is the correct choice in this context, as it aligns with the meaning of the sentence. It indicates that the Global Polio Eradication Initiative has achieved a reduction in polio cases by 99%. The word "reduced" is the past participle of the verb "reduce" and its use here maintains the grammatical correctness and clarity of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is reduced.

Correct Answer: Pallava Dynasty

Solution : The correct answer is the Pallava Dynasty.

The Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, built during the reign of Pallava King Rajasimha, is Southern India's earliest significant structural temple. It marks the Pallavas' introduction to stone architecture. Mahabalipuram was a renowned Pallava port city on the Coromandel Coast. The site includes rock-cut caves, monolithic temples, bas-relief sculptures, and structural temples, showcasing the Pallava dynasty's architectural prowess during their rule from the 6th to 9th centuries CE.

Correct Answer: Rohini Mohan

Solution : The correct answer is Rohini Mohan.

The Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Women Media Person, 2019, was jointly presented to Arfa Khanum Sherwani, senior editor at The Wire and freelance journalist Rohini Mohan on October 12. Arfa Khanum Sherwani received recognition for her insightful investigative reports on issues in Gorakhpur, focusing on private militias, sectarian clashes and caste conflicts. Rohini Mohan was honoured for her exceptional reporting from Assam, particularly on the citizenship controversy, providing valuable insights into a less-understood part of India.

Correct Answer: Bhutan

Solution : The correct answer is Bhutan.

The tallest mountain in Bhutan, Gangkhar Puensum, is 7,570 metres and ranks 40th in the world's highest peaks. Even though most of the Himalayan peaks have been climbed for decades, Gangkhar Puensum has not yet been climbed.

Correct Answer: neglect

Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Perceive means to become aware of, notice, or understand something through the senses or the mind. On the other hand, neglect means to disregard, ignore, or fail to pay attention to something.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Observe means to watch or notice carefully.

• Realise means to become aware of or understand.

• Feel means to experience through the sense of touch.

Therefore, the correct answer is neglect.

Correct Answer: ABDC

Solution : The third option is correct.

While arranging the parts of the passage, we should find some grammatical or contextual connections between them:

• Sentence A introduces us to the vague subject 'he' and the description of his face. It is the introductory sentence and will be put in the first place.
• Sentence B tells us about the perspective of the narrator regarding the vague subject. It will be put in second place.
• Sentence D tells us about the activity followed by the narrator (reading a book). It will be put in third place.
• The last sentence is C, as it mentions the lack of concern by the vague subject towards the narrator's attempt at reading.

Correct Answer: Florence Nightingale

Solution : The correct answer is Florence Nightingale.

The founder of modern nursing was the British social reformer and nurse Florence Nightingale. During the Crimean War, Nightingale was tasked with providing nursing care to British and allied soldiers in Turkey. She became known as the "Lady with the Lamp" due to her night rounds, providing care for the injured.

Correct Answer: TOIL

Solution : Given:
NEUT, QJBC, _____, WTPU, ZYWD

Add consecutive odd numbers to the letters of the previous term to obtain the next term in the series –
NEUT→N + 3 = Q; E + 5 = J; U + 7 = B; T + 9 = C
QJBC→Q + 3 = T; J + 5 = O; B + 7 = I; C + 9 = L
TOIL→T + 3 = W; O + 5 = T; I + 7 = P; L + 9 = U
WTPU→W + 3 = Z; T + 5 = Y; P + 7 = W; U + 9 = D

So, TOIL is the missing term in the series. Hence, the second option is correct.

Correct Answer: Deccan Plateau

Solution : The correct answer is the Deccan Plateau.

The Deccan plateau was formed by volcanic activity that lasted millions of years and resulted in lava deposition. During the northwest movement of the Indian plate in the Cretaceous period, it passed through a reunion hotspot, which had volcanic activities. This led to the deposition of lava in the Deccan Plateau and the stoppage of volcanic activity after it moved away from the Reunion hotspot.

Correct Answer: Strong

Solution : The correct answer is the first option.

Explanation: In the context of antonyms, feeble is opposite in meaning to strong. 
Feeble is an adjective indicating a lack of strength or weakness, while strong is its direct opposite, denoting a high degree of power or vigour. When choosing antonyms, it's essential to consider the relationship between the words and how they relate to each other in terms of meaning.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Frail: This term means weakness or delicate health.
• Weak: This refers to a lack of strength or vigour.
• Soft: This term implies a lack of hardness.

Therefore, the correct antonym is strong.