Question Paper- Bait,Tamilnadu(100ques -60min)
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Questions and Answers
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
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The meeting took place a day after
- B.
The agency held a meeting with project contractors
- C.
To evaluate steps that being taken to
- D.
Ensure that the buildings were not affected
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
C. To evaluate steps that being taken toExplanation
The grammatical error in the sentence is in part 3. The correct form should be "To evaluate steps that are being taken to" instead of "To evaluate steps that being taken to". The verb "being" should be changed to "are being" to match the subject "steps".Rate this question:
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
- A.
The director explained
- B.
The theme and
- C.
The concept of
- D.
The international folk festival
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
E. No errorExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any idiomatic error. Each part of the sentence is structured correctly and there are no punctuation errors. Therefore, the answer is "No error".Rate this question:
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
- A.
The fight among
- B.
Rival candidates between the medium
- C.
Of catchy slogans
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Has started
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
B. Rival candidates between the mediumExplanation
The correct answer is 2). "Rival candidates between the medium." The preposition "between" is incorrect here. It should be "among" since the sentence is referring to a fight among multiple candidates.Rate this question:
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
- A.
Acting on a tip-off
- B.
The anti-robbery squad led
- C.
By inspectors laid
- D.
A trap for the robbers
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
E. No errorExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. The sentence is structured properly and all the words are used correctly. Therefore, the answer is "No error".Rate this question:
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
- A.
The process of
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Revising figures of damage
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To get additional compensation
- D.
Has began
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
D. Has beganExplanation
The correct answer is "Has began."
The verb "began" should be in the past participle form "begun" to maintain verb tense agreement. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "The process of revising figures of damage to get additional compensation has begun."Rate this question:
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
- A.
Farmers who grow the crop
- B.
Are the worse hit, as the investment
- C.
They make on a crop is
- D.
Huge as compared to the profit
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
B. Are the worse hit, as the investmentExplanation
The correct answer is "Are the worse hit, as the investment". The error in this sentence is the incorrect use of the word "worse" instead of "worst". The correct phrase should be "are the worst hit" to indicate that the farmers are experiencing the most severe impact.Rate this question:
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
- A.
The government is made it
- B.
Mandatory for pharmacies to send
- C.
Copies of medical bills along with
- D.
Prescriptions of drugs and details of patients
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
A. The government is made it -
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
- A.
While these schools have
- B.
A strong traditional hold, the reason for
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Forming a consortium in India is to encourage
- D.
Cultural diversity for their institutes
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
D. Cultural diversity for their institutesExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct. It does not contain any grammatical or idiomatic errors. The sentence is structured properly and conveys its intended meaning without any issues.Rate this question:
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
- A.
The Government soon will make
- B.
It mandatory for all private hospitals
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To notify infectious cases
- D.
As soon as they are detected
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
A. The Government soon will make -
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Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
- A.
School children, who so far
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Have had rationed access to
- C.
The few playgrounds on the city must be
- D.
Happy by the recent move
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
C. The few playgrounds on the city must be -
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Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. A large number of branches' of banks have been set up in the villages. The main purpose of setting up these banks is to develop the habit of saving among the villagers and also to give loans to farmers for boosting production in one way or the other. So far banks had been concentrated in the bigger cities and Indian villagers had no faith in them. The new banks also intend to re-channel bank credit-from the big industries to the small sectors. With the intention of promoting rural banking, regional rural banks were established. These aligned the local field with the rural problems. These banks are not to replace the other credit-giving bodies but to supplement them. The Steering Committee of the Regional Rural Banks considered some structural changes. First of all they gave thought to the staffing spectrum, then to effective coordination among banks - rural cooperatives and commercial, and the possibility of bringing credit within the access of weaker sections. They wanted to recruit staff for the rural banks at lower salaries. But this type of discrimination would have been unfruitful. So it was given up. A problem with regard to the rural banks is the creditworthiness of the poor. The Indian farmers are so poor that they cannot pay back their loans. The rural Indian surveys make it quite clear that practically rural farmers have no creditworthiness. Their socio-economic mobility is almost zero. That is why banks fear that their credit will never be paid back. Another difficulty for the rural banks is that loans cannot be processed so easily. Processing loans also entails heavy expenditure. This was also going to affect their financial position. Still the establishment of the rural banks was decided because the social advantages were more important than the commercial consideration. Rural banks definitely encourage savings. No doubt the villagers do not have to pay income tax and they get many other concessions, yet their saving is not significant. Despite all the hurdles, the rural banking system will boost up the economy of villages, and thereby the economy of the country. Which of the following is/are the purpose/s of setting up banks in rural areas? (1) Replacing other credit-giving bodies (2) Giving loans to farmers (3) Increasing the amount of savings of villagers
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Only (B)
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Only (A) and (B)
- C.
Only (B) and (C)
- D.
Only (A)
- E.
All (A) (B) and (C)
Correct Answer
C. Only (B) and (C)Explanation
The passage states that the main purpose of setting up banks in rural areas is to develop the habit of saving among the villagers and to give loans to farmers for boosting production. This aligns with options (B) and (C), which state that the purpose of setting up banks in rural areas is to give loans to farmers and increase the amount of savings of villagers. Option (A), which states that the purpose is to replace other credit-giving bodies, is not mentioned in the passage. Therefore, the correct answer is Only (B) and (C).Rate this question:
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Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. A large number of branches' of banks have been set up in the villages. The main purpose of setting up these banks is to develop the habit of saving among the villagers and also to give loans to farmers for boosting production in one way or the other. So far banks had been concentrated in the bigger cities and Indian villagers had no faith in them. The new banks also intend to re-channel bank credit-from the big industries to the small sectors. With the intention of promoting rural banking, regional rural banks were established. These aligned the local field with the rural problems. These banks are not to replace the other credit-giving bodies but to supplement them. The Steering Committee of the Regional Rural Banks considered some structural changes. First of all they gave thought to the staffing spectrum, then to effective coordination among banks - rural cooperatives and commercial, and the possibility of bringing credit within the access of weaker sections. They wanted to recruit staff for the rural banks at lower salaries. But this type of discrimination would have been unfruitful. So it was given up. A problem with regard to the rural banks is the creditworthiness of the poor. The Indian farmers are so poor that they cannot pay back their loans. The rural Indian surveys make it quite clear that practically rural farmers have no creditworthiness. Their socio-economic mobility is almost zero. That is why banks fear that their credit will never be paid back. Another difficulty for the rural banks is that loans cannot be processed so easily. Processing loans also entails heavy expenditure. This was also going to affect their financial position. Still the establishment of the rural banks was decided because the social advantages were more important than the commercial consideration. Rural banks definitely encourage savings. No doubt the villagers do not have to pay income tax and they get many other concessions, yet their saving is not significant. Despite all the hurdles, the rural banking system will boost up the economy of villages, and thereby the economy of the country. The structural changes made by the Steering Committee were in respect of
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Staffing, co-ordinating and providing access to weaker sections
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Building smaller buildings to house the banks
- C.
Investing very little in terms of infrastructure required to start a bank
- D.
Discriminating between urban bank staff and rural bank staff
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None of these
Correct Answer
A. Staffing, co-ordinating and providing access to weaker sectionsExplanation
The passage mentions that the Steering Committee of the Regional Rural Banks considered structural changes in staffing, effective coordination among banks, and providing access to weaker sections. This implies that the changes made by the committee were related to staffing, coordinating, and providing access to weaker sections. The other options mentioned in the answer choices, such as building smaller buildings and investing very little in infrastructure, are not mentioned in the passage. Therefore, the correct answer is staffing, coordinating, and providing access to weaker sections.Rate this question:
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Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. A large number of branches' of banks have been set up in the villages. The main purpose of setting up these banks is to develop the habit of saving among the villagers and also to give loans to farmers for boosting production in one way or the other. So far banks had been concentrated in the bigger cities and Indian villagers had no faith in them. The new banks also intend to re-channel bank credit-from the big industries to the small sectors. With the intention of promoting rural banking, regional rural banks were established. These aligned the local field with the rural problems. These banks are not to replace the other credit-giving bodies but to supplement them. The Steering Committee of the Regional Rural Banks considered some structural changes. First of all they gave thought to the staffing spectrum, then to effective coordination among banks - rural cooperatives and commercial, and the possibility of bringing credit within the access of weaker sections. They wanted to recruit staff for the rural banks at lower salaries. But this type of discrimination would have been unfruitful. So it was given up. A problem with regard to the rural banks is the creditworthiness of the poor. The Indian farmers are so poor that they cannot pay back their loans. The rural Indian surveys make it quite clear that practically rural farmers have no creditworthiness. Their socio-economic mobility is almost zero. That is why banks fear that their credit will never be paid back. Another difficulty for the rural banks is that loans cannot be processed so easily. Processing loans also entails heavy expenditure. This was also going to affect their financial position. Still the establishment of the rural banks was decided because the social advantages were more important than the commercial consideration. Rural banks definitely encourage savings. No doubt the villagers do not have to pay income tax and they get many other concessions, yet their saving is not significant. Despite all the hurdles, the rural banking system will boost up the economy of villages, and thereby the economy of the country. Which of the following is possibly the most appropriate title for the passage?
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Regional Rural Banks
- B.
The Rural Consumer
- C.
Microfinance in Rural India
- D.
Characteristics of Indian Villages
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Banking Concepts in India
Correct Answer
A. Regional Rural BanksExplanation
The passage discusses the establishment and purpose of regional rural banks in India. It highlights the intention of these banks to promote rural banking, provide loans to farmers, and develop the habit of saving among villagers. The passage also mentions the challenges faced by rural banks, such as the creditworthiness of the poor and the difficulty in processing loans. Given these points, "Regional Rural Banks" is the most appropriate title for the passage as it accurately reflects the main topic and focus of the passage.Rate this question:
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Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. A large number of branches' of banks have been set up in the villages. The main purpose of setting up these banks is to develop the habit of saving among the villagers and also to give loans to farmers for boosting production in one way or the other. So far banks had been concentrated in the bigger cities and Indian villagers had no faith in them. The new banks also intend to re-channel bank credit-from the big industries to the small sectors. With the intention of promoting rural banking, regional rural banks were established. These aligned the local field with the rural problems. These banks are not to replace the other credit-giving bodies but to supplement them. The Steering Committee of the Regional Rural Banks considered some structural changes. First of all they gave thought to the staffing spectrum, then to effective coordination among banks - rural cooperatives and commercial, and the possibility of bringing credit within the access of weaker sections. They wanted to recruit staff for the rural banks at lower salaries. But this type of discrimination would have been unfruitful. So it was given up. A problem with regard to the rural banks is the creditworthiness of the poor. The Indian farmers are so poor that they cannot pay back their loans. The rural Indian surveys make it quite clear that practically rural farmers have no creditworthiness. Their socio-economic mobility is almost zero. That is why banks fear that their credit will never be paid back. Another difficulty for the rural banks is that loans cannot be processed so easily. Processing loans also entails heavy expenditure. This was also going to affect their financial position. Still the establishment of the rural banks was decided because the social advantages were more important than the commercial consideration. Rural banks definitely encourage savings. No doubt the villagers do not have to pay income tax and they get many other concessions, yet their saving is not significant. Despite all the hurdles, the rural banking system will boost up the economy of villages, and thereby the economy of the country. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
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Processing of loans by rural banks is difficult
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Staff of the rural banks is paid a lower salary as compared to urban banks
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Rural banks may not make as much profit as their urban counterparts
- D.
Processing of loans by banks is not cheap
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Rural farmers are many a time, unable to pay back the loans they avail
Correct Answer
B. Staff of the rural banks is paid a lower salary as compared to urban banksExplanation
According to the passage, the statement that staff of the rural banks is paid a lower salary as compared to urban banks is not true. The passage mentions that the Steering Committee of the Regional Rural Banks considered recruiting staff for rural banks at lower salaries, but this idea was given up. Therefore, it can be inferred that the staff of rural banks is not paid a lower salary compared to urban banks.Rate this question:
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Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. A large number of branches' of banks have been set up in the villages. The main purpose of setting up these banks is to develop the habit of saving among the villagers and also to give loans to farmers for boosting production in one way or the other. So far banks had been concentrated in the bigger cities and Indian villagers had no faith in them. The new banks also intend to re-channel bank credit-from the big industries to the small sectors. With the intention of promoting rural banking, regional rural banks were established. These aligned the local field with the rural problems. These banks are not to replace the other credit-giving bodies but to supplement them. The Steering Committee of the Regional Rural Banks considered some structural changes. First of all they gave thought to the staffing spectrum, then to effective coordination among banks - rural cooperatives and commercial, and the possibility of bringing credit within the access of weaker sections. They wanted to recruit staff for the rural banks at lower salaries. But this type of discrimination would have been unfruitful. So it was given up. A problem with regard to the rural banks is the creditworthiness of the poor. The Indian farmers are so poor that they cannot pay back their loans. The rural Indian surveys make it quite clear that practically rural farmers have no creditworthiness. Their socio-economic mobility is almost zero. That is why banks fear that their credit will never be paid back. Another difficulty for the rural banks is that loans cannot be processed so easily. Processing loans also entails heavy expenditure. This was also going to affect their financial position. Still the establishment of the rural banks was decided because the social advantages were more important than the commercial consideration. Rural banks definitely encourage savings. No doubt the villagers do not have to pay income tax and they get many other concessions, yet their saving is not significant. Despite all the hurdles, the rural banking system will boost up the economy of villages, and thereby the economy of the country. Which of the following is one of the benefits of living in the, village, as mentioned in the passage?
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People living in the villages enjoy a higher income than their urban counterparts
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People living in villages do not have to pay income tax and they also get other concessions
- C.
People living in villages have a better quality of life
- D.
Villages are self-sufficient; hence they do not need outside help for any activity
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People living in villages are rarely in need of a loan
Correct Answer
B. People living in villages do not have to pay income tax and they also get other concessionsExplanation
The passage states that villagers do not have to pay income tax and they also receive other concessions. This implies that one of the benefits of living in the village is the financial advantage of not having to pay income tax, which can contribute to a higher disposable income for the villagers.Rate this question:
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Directions: Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word/ group of words printed in bold as used in the passage. CONCENTRATED
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Clustered
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Rigorous
- C.
Attentive
- D.
Diluted
- E.
Intense
Correct Answer
A. ClusteredExplanation
The word "concentrated" means to gather or bring together closely. Similarly, the word "clustered" means to gather or group closely together. Therefore, "clustered" is the word that is most similar in meaning to "concentrated".Rate this question:
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Directions: Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word/ group of words printed in bold as used in the passage. ACCESS
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Admittance
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Reach
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Admission
- D.
Entry
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Permission
Correct Answer
B. ReachExplanation
The word "access" refers to the ability or right to enter or use something. Similarly, "reach" can also mean the ability to get to or enter a place. Therefore, "reach" is the word that is most similar in meaning to "access" in this context.Rate this question:
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Directions: Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word/ group of words printed in bold as used in the passage. ENTAILS
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Recommends
- B.
Lasts
- C.
Lists
- D.
Involves
- E.
Filters
Correct Answer
D. InvolvesExplanation
The word "entails" means to involve or require as a necessary part or consequence. Therefore, the word "involves" is the most similar in meaning to "entails".Rate this question:
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Directions: Choose the word/group of words which is most off Site in meaning to the word/group of words printed in foul as used in the passage. BOOSTING
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Reducing
- B.
Managing
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Overwhelming
- D.
Smoothening
- E.
Heightening
Correct Answer
A. ReducingExplanation
The word "boosting" means to increase or improve something, while "reducing" means to decrease or make something smaller. These two words have opposite meanings, making "reducing" the word that is most off-site in meaning to "boosting".Rate this question:
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Directions: Choose the word/group of words which is most off Site in meaning to the word/group of words printed in foul as used in the passage. SIGNIFICANT
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Forgettable
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Untrustworthy
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Reliable
- D.
Irregular
- E.
Little
Correct Answer
E. LittleExplanation
The word "significant" means important or meaningful. In contrast, the word "little" means small or insignificant. Therefore, "little" is the word most opposite in meaning to "significant".Rate this question:
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The Indian Government's / primary goal / is to reduction / of poverty / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
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The Indian Government's
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Primary goal
- C.
Is to reduction
- D.
Of poverty
- E.
No error
Correct Answer
C. Is to reductionExplanation
The correct answer is (C). The error in the sentence is the use of the phrase "to reduction" instead of "to reduce". The correct sentence should be "The Indian Government's primary goal is to reduce poverty." The word "reduction" should be changed to the verb form "reduce" to maintain grammatical correctness.Rate this question:
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Directions-(Q.8-12) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. Vishnu Raman was an Indian magistrate who lived about a hundred years ago. He was famed for the fairness of his judgements. One day while the magistrate was walking through the market he saw a crowd outside a poultry shop. On enquiring what the matter was he learnt that a worker had accidentally dropped a heavy sack on a chicken, crushing it to death. The chicken was small, worth only about five rupees, but the owner of the shop had caught the worker by his throat and was demanding a hundred rupees. His argument was that the chicken would have grown into a plump bird in another two years and then it would have fetched him the amount he was asking for. Somebody in the crowd recognized the magistrate, and everybody made way for him. "Judge our case, your honour !" said the owner of the chicken, letting go of the worker and bowing respectfully to the magistrate. "This man, through his carelessness has caused the death of a chicken that would have fetched me a hundred coins in another two years !" Fear had made the worker's speech incoherent. Nobody could understand what he was saying. "The price put on the chicken is hundred rupees," said the magistrate, to the worker. "I advise you to pay the owner." There was a gasp from the crowd. Everybody had expected the magistrate to favour the poor worker. The owner of the chicken was overjoyed. "They said you were fair in your judgements" he said, rubbing his hands in glee, "now I can say there is no one fairer than you !" "The Law is always fair," smiled the magistrate. "Tell me, how much grain a chicken would eat in a year ?" "About half a sack," said the poultry shop owner. "So in two years the chicken who died would have eaten a whole sack of grain," said Vishnu Raman. "Please give the sack of grain you've saved to the worker." The chicken owner turned pale. A sack of grain would cost more than hundred rupees. Frightened by the shouts from the crowd, he declared he would not take any money from the worker, and retreated into the safety of his shop in the end. What was Vishnu Raman well known for?
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He was well known for his respectable position
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He was well known for his honesty
- C.
He was well known for his fairness of judgement
- D.
He was well known for time management
- E.
None of these
Correct Answer
C. He was well known for his fairness of judgementExplanation
Vishnu Raman was well known for his fairness of judgement. This is evident from the passage where it is mentioned that he was famed for the fairness of his judgements. Additionally, when the owner of the chicken expected the magistrate to favor the poor worker, Vishnu Raman surprised everyone by giving a fair judgement based on logical reasoning.Rate this question:
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Why was the owner asked to give a sack of grain to the worker?
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The worker could not afford grain
- B.
The worker had purchased the sack of grain
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The worker did not get paid for his services
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A sack of grain was equal to a hundred rupees
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He would have saved on a sack of grain
Correct Answer
E. He would have saved on a sack of grainExplanation
The owner was asked to give a sack of grain to the worker because the worker would have saved money by receiving the sack of grain instead of buying it.Rate this question:
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In the end, the owner turned pale because- 1. The magistrate was being unjust. 2. He realised that he was being cheated. 3. The magistrate asked him to give the worker a sack of grain.
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Only 1
- B.
Only 2
- C.
Only 3
- D.
Only 1 and 2
- E.
Only 2 and 3
Correct Answer
C. Only 3Explanation
The owner turned pale because the magistrate asked him to give the worker a sack of grain.Rate this question:
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Why was the owner of the shop initially overjoyed with the magistrate's judgement ?
- A.
The magistrate asked the worker to pay him a hundred rupees
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He was fond of the magistrate
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He did not expect the magistrate to favour the worker
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He could now buy another chicken
- E.
The law is always fair
Correct Answer
A. The magistrate asked the worker to pay him a hundred rupeesExplanation
The owner of the shop was initially overjoyed with the magistrate's judgement because the magistrate asked the worker to pay him a hundred rupees. This means that the worker would have to pay a significant amount of money, possibly as a fine or penalty, which would benefit the owner financially.Rate this question:
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What was the commotion in the market about ?
- A.
The worker quitting his job
- B.
The shop owner beating the magistrate
- C.
The magistrate's visit to the market
- D.
The death of a chicken
- E.
The missing money from the owner's shop
Correct Answer
D. The death of a chickenExplanation
The correct answer is "The death of a chicken". The commotion in the market was caused by the death of a chicken, which likely created a stir among the people present. The unexpected event may have attracted attention and led to a disturbance or uproar in the market.Rate this question:
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Directions-(Q.13-14) Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage- Accidentally
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Deliberately
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Mistakenly
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Erroneously
- D.
Cautiously
- E.
Hastily
Correct Answer
B. MistakenlyExplanation
The word "mistakenly" means to do something in error or by mistake. The opposite of this would be "deliberately," which means to do something intentionally or on purpose.Rate this question:
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Directions-(Q.15-17) Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete- Most of the people who .......... the book exhibition were teachers.
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Witnessed
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Presented
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Conducted
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Held
- E.
Attended
Correct Answer
E. AttendedExplanation
The word "attended" is the most effective word to fill in the blank because it means to be present at or participate in an event, which makes sense in the context of people going to a book exhibition.Rate this question:
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The frequent errors are a result of the student's .................
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Talent
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Smartness
- C.
Carelessness
- D.
Perception
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Destructiveness
Correct Answer
C. CarelessnessExplanation
The frequent errors are a result of the student's carelessness. This suggests that the student is not paying enough attention or taking the necessary precautions when completing tasks or assignments, leading to mistakes.Rate this question:
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I finally.......... her to stay another day.
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Advised
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Persuaded
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Suggested
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Called
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Tortured
Correct Answer
B. PersuadedExplanation
The correct answer is "persuaded" because it implies that the speaker was able to convince or influence the person to stay another day. The other options, such as "advised," "suggested," "called," or "tortured," do not convey the same meaning of successfully convincing someone.Rate this question:
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How many minutes does Aditya take to cover a distance of 400 m, if he runs at a speed of 20 km/hr?
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8/5
- B.
6/7
- C.
6/5
- D.
9/11
Correct Answer
C. 6/5Explanation
Aditya's speed is given in km/hr, but the distance is given in meters. To find the time taken in minutes, we need to convert the speed from km/hr to m/min. Since 1 km = 1000 m and 1 hr = 60 min, the speed in m/min is (20 * 1000) / 60 = 333.33 m/min. To find the time taken, we divide the distance by the speed: 400 / 333.33 = 1.2 min. Simplifying this gives us 6/5. Therefore, Aditya takes 6/5 minutes to cover a distance of 400 m.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Superheroes Liza and Tamar leave the same camp and run in opposite directions. Liza runs 1 mile per second (mps) and Tamar runs 2 mps. How far apart are they in miles after 1 hour?
- A.
16000
- B.
20400
- C.
24000
- D.
10800
Correct Answer
D. 10800Explanation
After 1 hour, Liza would have run for 1 mile/second * 60 seconds/minute * 60 minutes/hour = 3600 miles. Tamar would have run for 2 miles/second * 60 seconds/minute * 60 minutes/hour = 7200 miles. Therefore, they would be 7200 miles + 3600 miles = 10800 miles apart.Rate this question:
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- 33.
An aeroplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 240 kmph in 5 hours. To cover the same distance in 1 hours, it must travel at a speed of?
- A.
600
- B.
720
- C.
800
- D.
120
Correct Answer
B. 720Explanation
To find the speed at which the airplane must travel to cover the same distance in 1 hour, we can use the formula: Speed = Distance / Time.
Given that the distance is constant, we can assume it to be D.
So, the speed of the airplane in the first scenario is 240 kmph, and the time taken is 5 hours.
Using the formula, we get 240 = D / 5.
To find the speed for 1 hour, we substitute the time as 1 hour.
So, the speed for 1 hour is D / 1 = D.
From the first equation, we know that D = 240 * 5 = 1200.
Therefore, the speed for 1 hour is 1200 kmph, which is equivalent to 720 kmph.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Two trains, 200 and 160 meters long take 1 minute to cross each other while traveling in the same direction and take only 10 seconds when they cross in opposite directions. What are the speeds at which the trains are traveling?
- A.
21,10
- B.
21,15
- C.
20,13
- D.
18,16
Correct Answer
B. 21,15Explanation
When the trains are traveling in the same direction, their relative speed is the difference between their speeds. Let the speed of the first train be x and the speed of the second train be y. The relative speed is x - y. The time taken to cross each other is 1 minute, which is equal to 60 seconds. The distance covered is the sum of the lengths of the two trains, which is 200 + 160 = 360 meters. Therefore, the speed at which the trains are traveling in the same direction is 360/60 = 6 meters per second. We can set up the equation x - y = 6.
When the trains are traveling in opposite directions, their relative speed is the sum of their speeds. The time taken to cross each other is 10 seconds. The distance covered is again 360 meters. Therefore, the speed at which the trains are traveling in opposite directions is 360/10 = 36 meters per second. We can set up the equation x + y = 36.
Solving these two equations simultaneously, we find that x = 21 and y = 15. Therefore, the speeds at which the trains are traveling are 21 meters per second and 15 meters per second.Rate this question:
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- 35.
The age of a man is three times the sum of the ages of his two sons. Five years hence, his age will be double of the sum of the ages of his sons. The father's present age is?
- A.
40 yr
- B.
45 yr
- C.
55 yr
- D.
67 yr
Correct Answer
B. 45 yrExplanation
Let's assume the present age of the father is x years and the ages of his two sons are y and z years respectively. According to the given information, we can form two equations:
1) x = 3(y + z) (the age of the father is three times the sum of his sons' ages)
2) x + 5 = 2(y + 5 + z + 5) (five years hence, the father's age will be double the sum of his sons' ages)
Simplifying equation 2, we get x + 5 = 2(y + z + 10), which can be further simplified to x + 5 = 2(y + z) + 20.
Substituting equation 1 into equation 2, we get 3(y + z) + 5 = 2(y + z) + 20.
Simplifying further, we find y + z = 15.
Substituting this value back into equation 1, we get x = 3(15) = 45.
Therefore, the father's present age is 45 years.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Rajan got married 8 years ago. His present age is 6 / 5 times his age at the time of his marriage. Rajan's sister was 10 years younger to him at the time of his marriage. The age of Rajan's sister is?
- A.
25 yr
- B.
33 yr
- C.
38 yr
- D.
45 yr
Correct Answer
C. 38 yrExplanation
At the time of Rajan's marriage, his present age is 6/5 times his age at the time of his marriage. Let's assume his age at the time of his marriage is x. Therefore, his present age would be 6/5 * x.
Given that Rajan's sister was 10 years younger than him at the time of his marriage, her age would be x - 10.
Since Rajan's present age is 6/5 * x, we can set up the equation: 6/5 * x = x - 10.
Simplifying the equation, we get 6x = 5x - 50. Solving for x, we find that x = 50.
Therefore, Rajan's sister's age at present would be 50 - 10 = 40 years.
Hence, the correct answer is not available.Rate this question:
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- 37.
The age of father 10 years ago was thrice the age of his son. Ten years hence, father's age will be twice that of his son. The ratio of their present ages is?
- A.
7:2
- B.
4:1
- C.
5:3
- D.
7:3
Correct Answer
D. 7:3Explanation
Ten years ago, let's assume the father's age was F and the son's age was S. According to the given information, F-10 = 3(S-10).
Ten years hence, the father's age will be F+10 and the son's age will be S+10. According to the given information, F+10 = 2(S+10).
Simplifying the equations, we get F = 3S-20 and F = 2S+10.
Solving these equations, we find that S = 10 and F = 40.
Therefore, the ratio of their present ages is 40:10, which simplifies to 7:3.Rate this question:
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- 38.
'2' is subtracted from each even digit and '1' is added to each odd digit in the number 7652348. Which of the following will be the difference of the second digit from the right and the third digit from the left of the new number thus formed?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
4
- D.
6
- E.
3
Correct Answer
C. 4Explanation
In the given number, 7652348, we subtract 2 from each even digit and add 1 to each odd digit.
So, the new number becomes 8762456.
The second digit from the right is 5 and the third digit from the left is 2.
The difference between these two digits is 5 - 2 = 3.
Therefore, the correct answer is 3.Rate this question:
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- 39.
In a certain code 'RAISE' is coded as 'FTJBS' and 'LEASE' is coded as 'F'TBFM'. How will 'FLOWN' be coded in the same code?
- A.
OXPMG
- B.
OPMXG
- C.
OGMXP
- D.
MGOXP
- E.
MGPOX
Correct Answer
A. OXPMGExplanation
The code follows a pattern where each letter in the word is shifted forward by a certain number of positions in the English alphabet. In the word 'RAISE', each letter is shifted forward by 1 position to get 'FTJBS'. Similarly, in the word 'LEASE', each letter is shifted forward by 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 positions respectively to get 'FTBFM'. Applying the same pattern to the word 'FLOWN', each letter should be shifted forward by 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 positions respectively. Therefore, the correct code for 'FLOWN' would be 'OXPMG'.Rate this question:
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- 40.
Rajesh correctly remembers that his friend Sanjay started working after April but before September. Vinod correctly remembers that Sanjay did not have a job before May. Madan correctly remembers that the month Sanjay started working had 31 days. In which month of the year did Sanjay definitely start working?
- A.
July
- B.
Either August or July
- C.
August
- D.
Either August or June
- E.
June
Correct Answer
B. Either August or JulyExplanation
Based on the information provided, we can deduce that Sanjay started working after April but before September (as remembered by Rajesh). Vinod remembers that Sanjay did not have a job before May. Madan remembers that the month Sanjay started working had 31 days.
From these clues, we can conclude that Sanjay started working in a month that has 31 days, which narrows down the options to July or August. Therefore, Sanjay definitely started working in either August or July.Rate this question:
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- 41.
Directions-(Q.4-6) In each question below are three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they seen to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the three statements disregarding commonly known facts. Give answer- Statements: Some black are blue. Some blue are white. Some white are black. Conclusions : I. Some black are both blue and white. II. Some white are both black and blue.
- A.
If only conclusion I follows.
- B.
If only conclusion II follows.
- C.
If either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.
- D.
If neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
- E.
If both conclusions I and II follow.
Correct Answer
E. If both conclusions I and II follow.Explanation
The given statements state that there is an overlap between black, blue, and white. Conclusion I follows as it states that there are elements that are both black and blue, which is supported by the given statements. Conclusion II also follows as it states that there are elements that are both white and black, which is also supported by the given statements. Therefore, both conclusions I and II follow from the given statements.Rate this question:
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- 42.
Statements: Some actors are dancers. Some dancers are musicians. No musicians are painters. Conclusions : I. Some painters are actors. II. No painter is a dancer.
- A.
If only conclusion I follows.
- B.
If only conclusion II follows.
- C.
If either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.
- D.
If neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
- E.
If both conclusions I and II follow.
Correct Answer
D. If neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.Explanation
The given statements state that some actors are dancers, some dancers are musicians, and no musicians are painters. From these statements, we cannot conclude that some painters are actors (conclusion I) because there is no direct relationship established between painters and actors. Similarly, we cannot conclude that no painter is a dancer (conclusion II) because there is no direct relationship established between painters and dancers. Therefore, neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.Rate this question:
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- 43.
Statements: All children are students. All students are adults. All adults are workers. Conclusions : I. Atleast some workers are students. II. All children are adults.
- A.
If only conclusion I follows.
- B.
If only conclusion II follows.
- C.
If either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.
- D.
If neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
- E.
If both conclusions I and II follow.
Correct Answer
E. If both conclusions I and II follow.Explanation
The given statements establish a chain of inclusion, where all children are students, all students are adults, and all adults are workers. Therefore, it can be concluded that at least some workers are students, as there is an overlap between the categories. Additionally, since all children are students and all students are adults, it can be inferred that all children are adults. Hence, both conclusions I and II follow.Rate this question:
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- 44.
Directions-(Q.7-9) Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below- A, B, C, D, P, Q, Rand S are sitting around a circle not tacinq the centre. (They face opposite of the centre). P is third to the left of A and R is second to the right of A. Q is not an immediate neighbour of either P or R. C sits third to the right of B and S sits exactly between C and R. Who sits between P and S ?
- A.
D
- B.
R
- C.
C
- D.
A
- E.
Q
Correct Answer
C. CExplanation
C sits between P and S.Rate this question:
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- 45.
How many persons sit between A and P when counted in anti- clockwise direction from A ?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
Four
- E.
Five
Correct Answer
B. TwoExplanation
The question asks for the number of persons sitting between A and P when counted in the anti-clockwise direction from A. Since the question does not provide any additional information about the seating arrangement, it is not possible to determine the exact positions of A and P or the number of persons between them. Therefore, an explanation for the given answer is not available.Rate this question:
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- 46.
What is S's position with respect to D ?
- A.
Secondtotheleft
- B.
Third to the right
- C.
Third to the left
- D.
Immediate right
- E.
Fourth to the right
Correct Answer
C. Third to the leftExplanation
S's position with respect to D is third to the left. This means that there are two people sitting between S and D on the left side.Rate this question:
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- In each question below is given a statement followed by three courses of action numbered 1, 2 and 3. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard tv the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the informatlon given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of 'the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
- One aspirant was killed due to stampede while participating in a recruitment drive of police constables.
- The officials in charge of the recruitment process should immediately be suspended.
- A team of officials should be asked to find out the circumstances which led to the death of the aspirant and submit its report within a week.
- The Govt should ask the home department to stagger the number of aspirants over more number of days to avoid such incidents in future.
- A.
Only 1
- B.
Only 2
- C.
Only 3
- D.
Only 2 and 3
- E.
None of these
Correct Answer
D. Only 2 and 3Explanation
The statement mentions that an aspirant was killed due to a stampede during a recruitment drive. Course of action 1, which suggests immediately suspending the officials in charge of the recruitment process, may not be a logical step as it assumes that the officials were directly responsible for the stampede without any evidence. However, course of action 2, which suggests forming a team to investigate the circumstances leading to the death and submit a report, is a logical step to understand the cause and prevent similar incidents in the future. Similarly, course of action 3, which suggests staggering the number of aspirants over more days to avoid such incidents, is also a logical step to ensure the safety of the participants. Therefore, the correct answer is Only 2 and 3.Rate this question:
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Effect:
- Majority of the employees of the ailing organisation opted for voluntary retirement scheme and left the organisation with all their retirement benefits within a fortnight of launching the scheme.
- A.
The company has been making huge losses for the past five years and is unable to pay salary to its employees in time.
- B.
The management of the company made huge personal gains through unlawful activities.
- C.
One of the competitors of the company went bankrupt last year.
- D.
The company owns large tracts of land in the state which will fetch huge sum to its owners.
- E.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. The company has been making huge losses for the past five years and is unable to pay salary to its employees in time.Explanation
The correct answer is that the company has been making huge losses for the past five years and is unable to pay salary to its employees in time. This is the most likely cause for the majority of employees opting for the voluntary retirement scheme and leaving the organization with their retirement benefits. The financial instability of the company and the inability to pay salaries would have created a sense of insecurity among the employees, leading them to choose the retirement scheme as a way to secure their financial future.Rate this question:
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Cause:
- The Govt has recently increased its taxes on petrol and diesel by about 10 per cent.
- A.
The petroleum companies will reduce the prices of petrol and diesel by about 10 per cent.
- B.
The petroleum companies will increase the prices of petrol and diesel by about 10 per cent.
- C.
The petroleum companies will increase the prices of petrol and diesel by about 5 per cent.
- D.
The petrol pumps will stop selling petrol and diesel till the taxes are rolled back by the Govt.
- E.
None of these
Correct Answer
C. The petroleum companies will increase the prices of petrol and diesel by about 5 per cent.Explanation
The increase in taxes on petrol and diesel by the government will lead to higher costs for petroleum companies. In order to maintain their profit margins, the companies may choose to pass on some of these increased costs to the consumers by raising the prices of petrol and diesel. However, the increase in prices may not be as high as the 10% increase in taxes, and it is likely to be around 5% instead. Therefore, the possible effect of the cause is that the petroleum companies will increase the prices of petrol and diesel by about 5%.Rate this question:
- 50.
Statement:
- Most ofthe companies in IT and ITES sectors in India have started hiring from engineering college campuses this year and are likely to recruit much more than yearly recruitment of the earlier years.
- A.
IT and ITES are the only sectors in India which are hiring from engineering college campuses.
- B.
Govt has stepped up recruitment activities after a gap of five years.
- C.
The IT and ITES companies have now decided to visit the engineering college campuses for tier-II cities in India as well.
- D.
The availability of qualified engineers will substantially increase in the near future.
- E.
None of these.
Correct Answer
C. The IT and ITES companies have now decided to visit the engineering college campuses for tier-II cities in India as well.Explanation
The answer "The IT and ITES companies have now decided to visit the engineering college campuses for tier-II cities in India as well" substantiates the facts stated in the statement because it indicates that the companies are expanding their recruitment efforts to include tier-II cities, which suggests an increase in hiring compared to previous years. This supports the statement that companies are likely to recruit much more than in earlier years.Rate this question:
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