Question : How many persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art or social service are to be nominated by the President as members of the Rajya Sabha?

Option 1: Ten

Option 2: Fifteen

Option 3: Three

Option 4: Twelve

Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution'.

There are adventures to be found in history and art, not much so in bird-watching or skiing.

Option 1: No substitution

Option 2: despite

Option 3: in addition to

Option 4: as well as

Question : Select the option that arranges the given sentences in the correct sequence. The first sentence is in the correct position.
A. An ancient sage was teaching his disciples the art of archery.
B. The first disciple was then asked to describe what he saw.
C. He asked his disciples to aim at the eye of the bird.
D. He put a wooden bird as the target on the branch of a tree.

Option 1: ADBC

Option 2: ABCD

Option 3: ACBD

Option 4: ADCB

Question : Given here are four sentences. The first sentence is in correct order, while the rest of the sentences are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.
A. Raja Ravi Verma was a famous Indian painter.
B. He was also known for making affordable prints of his paintings available to the public.
C. His works were a fusion of European art and Indian sensibility.
D. This enhanced the interest of public in fine arts.

Option 1: ACBD

Option 2: ADBC

Option 3: ABCD

Option 4: ADCB

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
On Hauz Khas Road, at the entrance to the pedestrianised Hauz Khas Village, the guard (1)________ the barrier asks you to halt and directs (2)______ to the parking lot. It's 5 p.m. and the parking lot is nearly empty as shops are closed and there are (3)________ any shoppers. There aren't many people on the lane leading to the (4)_________ area either. This is unusual for HKV (as it is popularly known) (5)_______ it is one of Delhi's popular shopping areas. Initially a hub for designer (6)________, the HKV experience (7)_________ a throbbing mix of cafes, art galleries, curio shops, gyms, and, of course, fashion boutiques. The quirky neighbourhood was a hit (8)_________ with youngsters and tourists for its happening nightlife. These days, however, night comes hours (9)______ dusk at HKV, as you can only see street dogs, security guards, a few takeaway joint managers, and bored shop attendants (10)________ to reach home early.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 1.

Option 1: with

Option 2: for

Option 3: of

Option 4: at