Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
The peacock, which happens to be our national bird, is regarded a good omen. It is also considered to be vain because of its habit to draw attention to itself. Different religions see the peacock as a symbol in varied ways. In Christianity, it represents all -seeing God and is often used as a symbol of immortality. The Chinese believed that a glance from the bird could impregnate a woman. According to Hinduism, Saraswati – the Goddess of knowledge and wisdom – rides a peacock and when God Indra transformed himself into an animal, he chose to be a peacock. In Buddhism, the peacock symbolizes purity, and their feathers are used for purification ceremonies.

The peacock is said to be a vain bird because___

The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative.
Few countries can __________ India in variety, colour and the richness of dance forms.

Directions : Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No correction is required', mark (E) as the answer.

What impressed me most about him was that his commitment to his work as well as his family.

Directions (84): In questions given below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals          

Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

The art of creating and arranging dances

In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

 It was quite a_____ matter but was escalated due to the media coverage.

Anita is an employee who has unconditional ________ for her company.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She is beautiful brave.