Gen. English (Stenographer Gr. C & D)

Directions: In the following question, the first and the last parts of a sentence are numbered 1 and 6, respectively. The rest is split into four parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the following combinations is correct.

1. Some
   (P) me that
   (Q) people tell
   (R) buy
   (S) money can’t
2. happiness.

Directions: In the following question, the first and the last parts of a sentence are numbered 1 and 6, respectively. The rest is split into four parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the following combinations is correct.

1. Let us
   (P) to the restaurant
   (Q) where we
   (R) go back
   (S) had our
2. first date.

Directions: In the following question, the first and the last parts of a sentence are numbered 1 and 6, respectively. The rest is split into four parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the following combinations is correct.

1. She returned
   (P) the computer
   (Q) after she
   (R) noticed
   (S) it was
2. damaged.

Directions: In the following question, the first and the last parts of a sentence are numbered 1 and 6, respectively. The rest is split into four parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the following combinations is correct.

1. The teacher
   (P) noticed the
   (Q) homework
   (R) after she
   (S) returned the
2. errors.

Directions: In the following question, the first and the last parts of a sentence are numbered 1 and 6, respectively. The rest is split into four parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the following combinations is correct.

1. Mahima and
   (P) after they
   (Q) Riya went
   (R) to the park
   (S) finished
2. studying.

Fill blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

In jaguars, the mutation is (i)_______. Hence, black jaguars can (ii)_______ both black and (iii)______ cubs, but spotted jaguars only (iv)_______ spotted cubs when bred together. In leopards, the (v)_______ is recessive and some spotted leopards can produce the black cubs if both (vi)________ carry the gene in hidden form, while black leopards always breed true when mated together. In (vii)______ mounted specimens, black leopards often (viii)_______ to a rusty color, but black jaguars fade to chocolate brown. (ix)_______ black jaguar was (x)________ a separate species by indigenous people.

Fill blank (iii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

In jaguars, the mutation is (i)_______. Hence, black jaguars can (ii)_______ both black and (iii)______ cubs, but spotted jaguars only (iv)_______ spotted cubs when bred together. In leopards, the (v)_______ is recessive and some spotted leopards can produce the black cubs if both (vi)________ carry the gene in hidden form, while black leopards always breed true when mated together. In (vii)______ mounted specimens, black leopards often (viii)_______ to a rusty color, but black jaguars fade to chocolate brown. (ix)_______ black jaguar was (x)________ a separate species by indigenous people.

Fill blank (iv).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

In jaguars, the mutation is (i)_______. Hence, black jaguars can (ii)_______ both black and (iii)______ cubs, but spotted jaguars only (iv)_______ spotted cubs when bred together. In leopards, the (v)_______ is recessive and some spotted leopards can produce the black cubs if both (vi)________ carry the gene in hidden form, while black leopards always breed true when mated together. In (vii)______ mounted specimens, black leopards often (viii)_______ to a rusty color, but black jaguars fade to chocolate brown. (ix)_______ black jaguar was (x)________ a separate species by indigenous people.

Fill blank (vi).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

In jaguars, the mutation is (i)_______. Hence, black jaguars can (ii)_______ both black and (iii)______ cubs, but spotted jaguars only (iv)_______ spotted cubs when bred together. In leopards, the (v)_______ is recessive and some spotted leopards can produce the black cubs if both (vi)________ carry the gene in hidden form, while black leopards always breed true when mated together. In (vii)______ mounted specimens, black leopards often (viii)_______ to a rusty color, but black jaguars fade to chocolate brown. (ix)_______ black jaguar was (x)________ a separate species by indigenous people.

Fill blank (iv).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

Fill blank (viii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

In jaguars, the mutation is (i)_______. Hence, black jaguars can (ii)_______ both black and (iii)______ cubs, but spotted jaguars only (iv)_______ spotted cubs when bred together. In leopards, the (v)_______ is recessive and some spotted leopards can produce the black cubs if both (vi)________ carry the gene in hidden form, while black leopards always breed true when mated together. In (vii)______ mounted specimens, black leopards often (viii)_______ to a rusty color, but black jaguars fade to chocolate brown. (ix)_______ black jaguar was (x)________ a separate species by indigenous people.

Fill blank (ix).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

In jaguars, the mutation is (i)_______. Hence, black jaguars can (ii)_______ both black and (iii)______ cubs, but spotted jaguars only (iv)_______ spotted cubs when bred together. In leopards, the (v)_______ is recessive and some spotted leopards can produce the black cubs if both (vi)________ carry the gene in hidden form, while black leopards always breed true when mated together. In (vii)______ mounted specimens, black leopards often (viii)_______ to a rusty color, but black jaguars fade to chocolate brown. (ix)_______ black jaguar was (x)________ a separate species by indigenous people.

Fill blank (v).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

In jaguars, the mutation is (i)_______. Hence, black jaguars can (ii)_______ both black and (iii)______ cubs, but spotted jaguars only (iv)_______ spotted cubs when bred together. In leopards, the (v)_______ is recessive and some spotted leopards can produce the black cubs if both (vi)________ carry the gene in hidden form, while black leopards always breed true when mated together. In (vii)______ mounted specimens, black leopards often (viii)_______ to a rusty color, but black jaguars fade to chocolate brown. (ix)_______ black jaguar was (x)________ a separate species by indigenous people.

Fill blank (i).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

In jaguars, the mutation is (i)_______. Hence, black jaguars can (ii)_______ both black and (iii)______ cubs, but spotted jaguars only (iv)_______ spotted cubs when bred together. In leopards, the (v)_______ is recessive and some spotted leopards can produce the black cubs if both (vi)________ carry the gene in hidden form, while black leopards always breed true when mated together. In (vii)______ mounted specimens, black leopards often (viii)_______ to a rusty color, but black jaguars fade to chocolate brown. (ix)_______ black jaguar was (x)________ a separate species by indigenous people.

Fill blank (iii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

Fill blank (v).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

Fill blank (x).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

Fill blank (vii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

In jaguars, the mutation is (i)_______. Hence, black jaguars can (ii)_______ both black and (iii)______ cubs, but spotted jaguars only (iv)_______ spotted cubs when bred together. In leopards, the (v)_______ is recessive and some spotted leopards can produce the black cubs if both (vi)________ carry the gene in hidden form, while black leopards always breed true when mated together. In (vii)______ mounted specimens, black leopards often (viii)_______ to a rusty color, but black jaguars fade to chocolate brown. (ix)_______ black jaguar was (x)________ a separate species by indigenous people.

Fill blank (x).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

In jaguars, the mutation is (i)_______. Hence, black jaguars can (ii)_______ both black and (iii)______ cubs, but spotted jaguars only (iv)_______ spotted cubs when bred together. In leopards, the (v)_______ is recessive and some spotted leopards can produce the black cubs if both (vi)________ carry the gene in hidden form, while black leopards always breed true when mated together. In (vii)______ mounted specimens, black leopards often (viii)_______ to a rusty color, but black jaguars fade to chocolate brown. (ix)_______ black jaguar was (x)________ a separate species by indigenous people.

Fill blank (vi).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

Fill blank (i).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

Fill blank (vii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

Fill blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

Fill blank (ix).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

Which of the following is not a figure found on the pillars?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

Asoka's edicts are to be found scattered in more than 30 places throughout India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Most of them are written in Brahmi script from which all Indian scripts and many of those used in Southeast Asia later developed. The language used in the edicts found in the eastern part of the sub-continent is a type of Magadhi, probably the official language of Asoka's court. The language used in the edicts found in the western part of India is closer to Sanskrit although one bilingual edict in Afghanistan is written in Aramaic and Greek. Asoka's edicts, which comprise the earliest decipherable corpus of written documents from India, have survived throughout the centuries because they are written on rocks and stone pillars. These pillars in particular are testimony to the technological and artistic genius of ancient Indian civilisation. Originally, there must have been many of them, although only 10 with inscriptions still survive. Averaging between  40 and 50 feet in height, and weighing up to 50 tonnes each, all the pillars were quarried at Chunar, just south of Varanasi and dragged, sometimes hundreds of miles, to where they were erected. Each pillar was originally capped by a capital, sometimes a roaring lion, a noble bull or a spirited horse, and the few capitals that survive are widely recognised as masterpieces of Indian art. Both the pillars and the capitals exhibit a remarkable mirror-like polish that has survived despite centuries of exposure to the elements.

Where was the bilingual edict of Asoka found?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

Asoka's edicts are to be found scattered in more than 30 places throughout India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Most of them are written in Brahmi script from which all Indian scripts and many of those used in Southeast Asia later developed. The language used in the edicts found in the eastern part of the sub-continent is a type of Magadhi, probably the official language of Asoka's court. The language used in the edicts found in the western part of India is closer to Sanskrit although one bilingual edict in Afghanistan is written in Aramaic and Greek. Asoka's edicts, which comprise the earliest decipherable corpus of written documents from India, have survived throughout the centuries because they are written on rocks and stone pillars. These pillars in particular are testimony to the technological and artistic genius of ancient Indian civilisation. Originally, there must have been many of them, although only 10 with inscriptions still survive. Averaging between  40 and 50 feet in height, and weighing up to 50 tonnes each, all the pillars were quarried at Chunar, just south of Varanasi and dragged, sometimes hundreds of miles, to where they were erected. Each pillar was originally capped by a capital, sometimes a roaring lion, a noble bull or a spirited horse, and the few capitals that survive are widely recognised as masterpieces of Indian art. Both the pillars and the capitals exhibit a remarkable mirror-like polish that has survived despite centuries of exposure to the elements.

Where were the pillars quarried?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

Asoka's edicts are to be found scattered in more than 30 places throughout India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Most of them are written in Brahmi script from which all Indian scripts and many of those used in Southeast Asia later developed. The language used in the edicts found in the eastern part of the sub-continent is a type of Magadhi, probably the official language of Asoka's court. The language used in the edicts found in the western part of India is closer to Sanskrit although one bilingual edict in Afghanistan is written in Aramaic and Greek. Asoka's edicts, which comprise the earliest decipherable corpus of written documents from India, have survived throughout the centuries because they are written on rocks and stone pillars. These pillars in particular are testimony to the technological and artistic genius of ancient Indian civilisation. Originally, there must have been many of them, although only 10 with inscriptions still survive. Averaging between  40 and 50 feet in height, and weighing up to 50 tonnes each, all the pillars were quarried at Chunar, just south of Varanasi and dragged, sometimes hundreds of miles, to where they were erected. Each pillar was originally capped by a capital, sometimes a roaring lion, a noble bull or a spirited horse, and the few capitals that survive are widely recognised as masterpieces of Indian art. Both the pillars and the capitals exhibit a remarkable mirror-like polish that has survived despite centuries of exposure to the elements.

Most of the edicts of Asoka are written in which script?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

Asoka's edicts are to be found scattered in more than 30 places throughout India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Most of them are written in Brahmi script from which all Indian scripts and many of those used in Southeast Asia later developed. The language used in the edicts found in the eastern part of the sub-continent is a type of Magadhi, probably the official language of Asoka's court. The language used in the edicts found in the western part of India is closer to Sanskrit although one bilingual edict in Afghanistan is written in Aramaic and Greek. Asoka's edicts, which comprise the earliest decipherable corpus of written documents from India, have survived throughout the centuries because they are written on rocks and stone pillars. These pillars in particular are testimony to the technological and artistic genius of ancient Indian civilisation. Originally, there must have been many of them, although only 10 with inscriptions still survive. Averaging between  40 and 50 feet in height, and weighing up to 50 tonnes each, all the pillars were quarried at Chunar, just south of Varanasi and dragged, sometimes hundreds of miles, to where they were erected. Each pillar was originally capped by a capital, sometimes a roaring lion, a noble bull or a spirited horse, and the few capitals that survive are widely recognised as masterpieces of Indian art. Both the pillars and the capitals exhibit a remarkable mirror-like polish that has survived despite centuries of exposure to the elements.

How have Asoka’s edicts survived throughout the centuries?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

Asoka's edicts are to be found scattered in more than 30 places throughout India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Most of them are written in Brahmi script from which all Indian scripts and many of those used in Southeast Asia later developed. The language used in the edicts found in the eastern part of the sub-continent is a type of Magadhi, probably the official language of Asoka's court. The language used in the edicts found in the western part of India is closer to Sanskrit although one bilingual edict in Afghanistan is written in Aramaic and Greek. Asoka's edicts, which comprise the earliest decipherable corpus of written documents from India, have survived throughout the centuries because they are written on rocks and stone pillars. These pillars in particular are testimony to the technological and artistic genius of ancient Indian civilisation. Originally, there must have been many of them, although only 10 with inscriptions still survive. Averaging between  40 and 50 feet in height, and weighing up to 50 tonnes each, all the pillars were quarried at Chunar, just south of Varanasi and dragged, sometimes hundreds of miles, to where they were erected. Each pillar was originally capped by a capital, sometimes a roaring lion, a noble bull or a spirited horse, and the few capitals that survive are widely recognised as masterpieces of Indian art. Both the pillars and the capitals exhibit a remarkable mirror-like polish that has survived despite centuries of exposure to the elements.

What was the official language of Asoka’s court?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

Asoka's edicts are to be found scattered in more than 30 places throughout India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Most of them are written in Brahmi script from which all Indian scripts and many of those used in Southeast Asia later developed. The language used in the edicts found in the eastern part of the sub-continent is a type of Magadhi, probably the official language of Asoka's court. The language used in the edicts found in the western part of India is closer to Sanskrit although one bilingual edict in Afghanistan is written in Aramaic and Greek. Asoka's edicts, which comprise the earliest decipherable corpus of written documents from India, have survived throughout the centuries because they are written on rocks and stone pillars. These pillars in particular are testimony to the technological and artistic genius of ancient Indian civilisation. Originally, there must have been many of them, although only 10 with inscriptions still survive. Averaging between  40 and 50 feet in height, and weighing up to 50 tonnes each, all the pillars were quarried at Chunar, just south of Varanasi and dragged, sometimes hundreds of miles, to where they were erected. Each pillar was originally capped by a capital, sometimes a roaring lion, a noble bull or a spirited horse, and the few capitals that survive are widely recognised as masterpieces of Indian art. Both the pillars and the capitals exhibit a remarkable mirror-like polish that has survived despite centuries of exposure to the elements.

Fill blank (viii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

What is the remarkable thing about these pillars?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

Asoka's edicts are to be found scattered in more than 30 places throughout India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Most of them are written in Brahmi script from which all Indian scripts and many of those used in Southeast Asia later developed. The language used in the edicts found in the eastern part of the sub-continent is a type of Magadhi, probably the official language of Asoka's court. The language used in the edicts found in the western part of India is closer to Sanskrit although one bilingual edict in Afghanistan is written in Aramaic and Greek. Asoka's edicts, which comprise the earliest decipherable corpus of written documents from India, have survived throughout the centuries because they are written on rocks and stone pillars. These pillars in particular are testimony to the technological and artistic genius of ancient Indian civilisation. Originally, there must have been many of them, although only 10 with inscriptions still survive. Averaging between  40 and 50 feet in height, and weighing up to 50 tonnes each, all the pillars were quarried at Chunar, just south of Varanasi and dragged, sometimes hundreds of miles, to where they were erected. Each pillar was originally capped by a capital, sometimes a roaring lion, a noble bull or a spirited horse, and the few capitals that survive are widely recognised as masterpieces of Indian art. Both the pillars and the capitals exhibit a remarkable mirror-like polish that has survived despite centuries of exposure to the elements.

The phrase ‘both the pillars and the capitals’ in the passage refers to which capitals?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

Asoka's edicts are to be found scattered in more than 30 places throughout India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Most of them are written in Brahmi script from which all Indian scripts and many of those used in Southeast Asia later developed. The language used in the edicts found in the eastern part of the sub-continent is a type of Magadhi, probably the official language of Asoka's court. The language used in the edicts found in the western part of India is closer to Sanskrit although one bilingual edict in Afghanistan is written in Aramaic and Greek. Asoka's edicts, which comprise the earliest decipherable corpus of written documents from India, have survived throughout the centuries because they are written on rocks and stone pillars. These pillars in particular are testimony to the technological and artistic genius of ancient Indian civilisation. Originally, there must have been many of them, although only 10 with inscriptions still survive. Averaging between  40 and 50 feet in height, and weighing up to 50 tonnes each, all the pillars were quarried at Chunar, just south of Varanasi and dragged, sometimes hundreds of miles, to where they were erected. Each pillar was originally capped by a capital, sometimes a roaring lion, a noble bull or a spirited horse, and the few capitals that survive are widely recognised as masterpieces of Indian art. Both the pillars and the capitals exhibit a remarkable mirror-like polish that has survived despite centuries of exposure to the elements.

What was the profession of Khan’s father?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

Noor Inayat Khan was born on New Year's Day 1914 in Moscow to an Indian father and an American mother. She was a direct descendant of Tipu Sultan, the 18th century Muslim ruler of Mysore. Khan's father was a musician and Sufi teacher. He moved his family first to London and then to Paris, where Khan was educated and later worked writing children’s stories. Khan escaped to England after the fall of France and in November 1940 she joined the WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force). In late 1942, she was recruited to join SOE as a radio operator. Although some of those who trained her were unsure about her suitability, in June 1943, she was flown to France to become the radio operator for the 'Prosper' resistance network in Paris, with the codename 'Madeleine'. Many members of the network were arrested shortly afterwards but she chose to remain in France and spent the summer moving from place to place, trying to send messages back to London while avoiding capture.
In October, Khan was betrayed by a Frenchwoman and arrested by the Gestapo. In September 1944, Khan and three other female SOE agents were transferred to Dachau concentration camp where on 13 September they were shot. For her courage, Noor Khan was posthumously awarded the George Cross in 1949.

What was the reason for Khan’s arrest?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

Noor Inayat Khan was born on New Year's Day 1914 in Moscow to an Indian father and an American mother. She was a direct descendant of Tipu Sultan, the 18th century Muslim ruler of Mysore. Khan's father was a musician and Sufi teacher. He moved his family first to London and then to Paris, where Khan was educated and later worked writing children’s stories. Khan escaped to England after the fall of France and in November 1940 she joined the WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force). In late 1942, she was recruited to join SOE as a radio operator. Although some of those who trained her were unsure about her suitability, in June 1943, she was flown to France to become the radio operator for the 'Prosper' resistance network in Paris, with the codename 'Madeleine'. Many members of the network were arrested shortly afterwards but she chose to remain in France and spent the summer moving from place to place, trying to send messages back to London while avoiding capture.
In October, Khan was betrayed by a Frenchwoman and arrested by the Gestapo. In September 1944, Khan and three other female SOE agents were transferred to Dachau concentration camp where on 13 September they were shot. For her courage, Noor Khan was posthumously awarded the George Cross in 1949.

Which languages were used in the bilingual edict?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

Asoka's edicts are to be found scattered in more than 30 places throughout India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Most of them are written in Brahmi script from which all Indian scripts and many of those used in Southeast Asia later developed. The language used in the edicts found in the eastern part of the sub-continent is a type of Magadhi, probably the official language of Asoka's court. The language used in the edicts found in the western part of India is closer to Sanskrit although one bilingual edict in Afghanistan is written in Aramaic and Greek. Asoka's edicts, which comprise the earliest decipherable corpus of written documents from India, have survived throughout the centuries because they are written on rocks and stone pillars. These pillars in particular are testimony to the technological and artistic genius of ancient Indian civilisation. Originally, there must have been many of them, although only 10 with inscriptions still survive. Averaging between  40 and 50 feet in height, and weighing up to 50 tonnes each, all the pillars were quarried at Chunar, just south of Varanasi and dragged, sometimes hundreds of miles, to where they were erected. Each pillar was originally capped by a capital, sometimes a roaring lion, a noble bull or a spirited horse, and the few capitals that survive are widely recognised as masterpieces of Indian art. Both the pillars and the capitals exhibit a remarkable mirror-like polish that has survived despite centuries of exposure to the elements.

What was Khan’s codename during her time in WAAF?

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Noor Inayat Khan was born on New Year's Day 1914 in Moscow to an Indian father and an American mother. She was a direct descendant of Tipu Sultan, the 18th century Muslim ruler of Mysore. Khan's father was a musician and Sufi teacher. He moved his family first to London and then to Paris, where Khan was educated and later worked writing children’s stories. Khan escaped to England after the fall of France and in November 1940 she joined the WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force). In late 1942, she was recruited to join SOE as a radio operator. Although some of those who trained her were unsure about her suitability, in June 1943, she was flown to France to become the radio operator for the 'Prosper' resistance network in Paris, with the codename 'Madeleine'. Many members of the network were arrested shortly afterwards but she chose to remain in France and spent the summer moving from place to place, trying to send messages back to London while avoiding capture.
In October, Khan was betrayed by a Frenchwoman and arrested by the Gestapo. In September 1944, Khan and three other female SOE agents were transferred to Dachau concentration camp where on 13 September they were shot. For her courage, Noor Khan was posthumously awarded the George Cross in 1949.

How was Noor Inayat Khan given her due?

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Noor Inayat Khan was born on New Year's Day 1914 in Moscow to an Indian father and an American mother. She was a direct descendant of Tipu Sultan, the 18th century Muslim ruler of Mysore. Khan's father was a musician and Sufi teacher. He moved his family first to London and then to Paris, where Khan was educated and later worked writing children’s stories. Khan escaped to England after the fall of France and in November 1940 she joined the WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force). In late 1942, she was recruited to join SOE as a radio operator. Although some of those who trained her were unsure about her suitability, in June 1943, she was flown to France to become the radio operator for the 'Prosper' resistance network in Paris, with the codename 'Madeleine'. Many members of the network were arrested shortly afterwards but she chose to remain in France and spent the summer moving from place to place, trying to send messages back to London while avoiding capture.
In October, Khan was betrayed by a Frenchwoman and arrested by the Gestapo. In September 1944, Khan and three other female SOE agents were transferred to Dachau concentration camp where on 13 September they were shot. For her courage, Noor Khan was posthumously awarded the George Cross in 1949.

How many pillars with inscriptions of Asoka’s edicts still survive?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

Asoka's edicts are to be found scattered in more than 30 places throughout India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Most of them are written in Brahmi script from which all Indian scripts and many of those used in Southeast Asia later developed. The language used in the edicts found in the eastern part of the sub-continent is a type of Magadhi, probably the official language of Asoka's court. The language used in the edicts found in the western part of India is closer to Sanskrit although one bilingual edict in Afghanistan is written in Aramaic and Greek. Asoka's edicts, which comprise the earliest decipherable corpus of written documents from India, have survived throughout the centuries because they are written on rocks and stone pillars. These pillars in particular are testimony to the technological and artistic genius of ancient Indian civilisation. Originally, there must have been many of them, although only 10 with inscriptions still survive. Averaging between  40 and 50 feet in height, and weighing up to 50 tonnes each, all the pillars were quarried at Chunar, just south of Varanasi and dragged, sometimes hundreds of miles, to where they were erected. Each pillar was originally capped by a capital, sometimes a roaring lion, a noble bull or a spirited horse, and the few capitals that survive are widely recognised as masterpieces of Indian art. Both the pillars and the capitals exhibit a remarkable mirror-like polish that has survived despite centuries of exposure to the elements.

In September 1944, along with how many other female SOE agents was Khan transferred to Dachau concentration camp?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.

Noor Inayat Khan was born on New Year's Day 1914 in Moscow to an Indian father and an American mother. She was a direct descendant of Tipu Sultan, the 18th century Muslim ruler of Mysore. Khan's father was a musician and Sufi teacher. He moved his family first to London and then to Paris, where Khan was educated and later worked writing children’s stories. Khan escaped to England after the fall of France and in November 1940 she joined the WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force). In late 1942, she was recruited to join SOE as a radio operator. Although some of those who trained her were unsure about her suitability, in June 1943, she was flown to France to become the radio operator for the 'Prosper' resistance network in Paris, with the codename 'Madeleine'. Many members of the network were arrested shortly afterwards but she chose to remain in France and spent the summer moving from place to place, trying to send messages back to London while avoiding capture.
In October, Khan was betrayed by a Frenchwoman and arrested by the Gestapo. In September 1944, Khan and three other female SOE agents were transferred to Dachau concentration camp where on 13 September they were shot. For her courage, Noor Khan was posthumously awarded the George Cross in 1949.