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1. Which of the following types of accounts are known as "demat accounts"?
(A). accounts which are zero balance accounts
(B). accounts which are opened to facilitated repayment of a loan taken from the bank. No other business can be conducted from there
(C). accounts in which share of various companies are traded in electronic form
(D). accounts which are operated through internet banking facility
Right Answer: C
2. Kaushik Basu has been appointed as the chief economist of ....
(A). World bank
(B). IMF
(C). Asian Development Bank
(D). Asian Development Bank Institute
Right Answer: C
3. P V Sindhu who was in news recently is a ....
(A). Badminton Player
(B). Tennis Player
(C). Chess Player
(D). Table Tennis Player
Right Answer: A
4. Which among the following city is the host for 13th International conference on Mobility and transport for elderly and disabled persons (Transed ) 2012?
(A). New Delhi
(B). Mumbai
(C). Kolkatta
(D). Hyderabad
Right Answer: D
5. Recently in which of the following country, the 'Senahiya' military hospital was inaugurated by Indian Defence Minister AK Antony ?
(A). Japan
(B). Bhutan
(C). Nepal
(D). Maldives
Right Answer: D
6. A term loan is classified as a non-performing asset, if interest or installment is overdue for period exceeding how many days?
(A). 90
(B). 91
(C). 180
(D). 182
Right Answer: A
7. Which of the following is an interest bearing demand deposit?
(A). Time Deposit
(B). Re-investment deposits
(C). Cash Certificates
(D). Savings Bank account
Right Answer: D
8. Ideal Credit deposit ratio for a bank is -
(A). 60%
(B). 40%
(C). 90%
(D). 30%
Right Answer: A
9. Which among the following ministry conducts Census in India ?
(A). Home affairs
(B). Human Resource Development
(C). Planning Commission
(D). Statistics and Planning
Right Answer: A
10. Who is regarded as father of India's White Revolution ?
(A). M S Swaminathan
(B). Verghese Kurian
(C). O P Murugappa
(D). Gadgil Shetter
Right Answer: D
11. Recently the Union Cabinet has allowed .... % of FDI in the civil aviation sector ?
(A). 49%
(B). 50%
(C). 51%
(D). 75 %
Right Answer: A
12. Who was recently honoured with ''Cricketer of the year'' by the ICC?
(A). Virat Kohli
(B). Kumara Sangakara
(C). M S Dhoni
(D). Hashim Amla
Right Answer: B
13. Recently which among the following bank became the first bank in the country to offer ''RuPay kisan card'' with Aadhar Authentication?
(A). Andhra Bank
(B). SBI
(C). Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC)
(D). Vijaya Bank
Right Answer: C
14. What is the annual average economic growth rate target revised by the planning commission for the 12th five year plan from 9% envisaged earlier?
(A). 8.00%
(B). 8.1 %
(C). 8.2%
(D). 8.3 %
Right Answer: C
15. Who among the following will be the next Chief Justice of India after S H Kapadia ?
(A). Altamas Kabir
(B). Dheer Madura
(C). G S Singhvi
(D). Rakesh Mathur
Right Answer: A
16. The 52nd national open athletics championship was recently held in?
(A). New Delhi
(B). Chennai
(C). Kolkatta
(D). Mumbai
Right Answer: B
17. Who among the following has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Libya ?
(A). Mustafa abbu Shagour
(B). Mohd Gilani
(C). Mehmoud Ul Khannum
(D). Mohd Gadaffi
Right Answer: A
18. Which of the following is not one of the RBI directives on clean note policy?
(A). Currency note packets are not to be stapled and secured with paper bands
(B). Soiled notes are to be stapled before they are remitted to Currency Chest
(C). Water mark window of bank notes shall not contain any writings
(D). Currency notes are to be sorted into Issuable and non-issuable notes
Right Answer: B
19. Trade control in India is regulated by?
(A). RBI
(B). SEBI
(C). EXIM Bank
(D). DGFT
Right Answer: D
20. Which of the following is a public sector Bank?
(A). IDBI
(B). ICICI
(C). AXIS
(D). HDFC
Right Answer: A
21. When the customer withdraws cash from ATM, the banker and customer relation ship is -
(A). Debtor and Creditor
(B). Creditor and Debtor
(C). Lessor and Lessee
(D). Agent and principal
Right Answer: A
22. Recently the government has increased the number of guaranteed work days under MGNREGS from 100 days to .... days.
(A). 120
(B). 150
(C). 175
(D). 200
Right Answer: B
23. Which of the following statements is true?
(A). Reserve Bank of India empowers the banks to open branches according to their will and pleasure
(B). Reserve Bank of India is a central bank which monitors only lending activities pertaining to export credit
(C). Banks have authority to establish the ATMs at their convenience
(D). Rural banks of commercial banks do not have freedom to issue credit cards
Right Answer: C
24. Who won the US open 2012 recently?
(A). Novak Djokovic
(B). Roger Federer
(C). Andy Murray
(D). Rafael Nadal
Right Answer: C
25. Which among the following state government has recently launched unemployment allowance scheme?
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Uttar Pradesh
(C). Punjab
(D). Goa
Right Answer: B
26. Which bank has recently announced to launch the non cash transactions through social networking site Facebook ?
(A). SBI
(B). Andhra Bank
(C). Bank of Baroda
(D). ICICI
Right Answer: D
27. Service Area Approach is associated with?
(A). Industrial finance
(B). Micro finance
(C). Rural finance
(D). Consortium finance
Right Answer: C
28. The Nayak Committee has suggested the turnover method for assessing the working capital and pegged it at -
(A). 15% of the projected annual turnover, as working capital limit
(B). 20% of the projected annual turnover, as working capital limit
(C). 25% of the projected annual turnover, as working capital limit
(D). 30% of the projected annual turnover, as working capital limit
Right Answer: B
29. The central bank of the United States:
(A). Citi Group
(B). Bank of America Chase
(C). JP Morgan
(D). Federal Reserve
Right Answer: D
30. The New Capital Adequacy Framework prescribed for the banks is commonly known as ......................
(A). KYC norms
(B). Credit Policy
(C). Basel Accord
(D). Fiscal Policy
Right Answer: C
31. Which of the following is the Apex level institution for housing?
(A). EXIM Bank
(B). NABARD
(C). NHB
(D). SIDBI
Right Answer: C
32. The largest bank in Pakistan:
(A). State Bank of Pakistan
(B). Habib Bank Limited
(C). Sonali Bank
(D). DBS Bank
Right Answer: B
33. In the recently concluded Olympics, what was India's position ?
(A). 50
(B). 55
(C). 60
(D). 75
Right Answer: B
34. Recently AIR India got its first Dreamliner aircraft which is ?
(A). Advanced Boeing 787
(B). Advanced boeing 789
(C). Advanced boeing 798
(D). Advanced boeing 765
Right Answer: A
35. What is India's rank in the global competitiveness report 2012 - 13 of the world economic forum ?
(A). 50
(B). 59
(C). 60
(D). 75
Right Answer: B
36. In which sport did India get its first medal in the para Olympics ?
(A). High Jump
(B). Shot put
(C). Swimming
(D). Javelin throw
Right Answer: A
37. Who of the following is not a party to the IPO?
(A). Registrar of Issue
(B). Investment Banker
(C). Advertisement Agency
(D). Registrar of Companies
Right Answer: D
38. The credit policy of a bank does not consist of -
(A). Lending policies
(B). Quality control
(C). Loan product mix
(D). advertising of loan products
Right Answer: D
39. Service Area Approach (SAA) is associated with?
(A). Rural and Semi-urban branches of commercial banks
(B). Urban branches of commercial banks
(C). Branches of commercial banks situated in metro cities
(D). Development banks
Right Answer: A
40. Recently the 16th NAM summit was held in -
(A). Iran
(B). Iraq
(C). China
(D). India
Right Answer: A
41. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
According to the passage, the farmers' suicides were triggered because of:
(A). tremendous loss to their cotton crop due to pest
(B). misuse of transgenic biotechnology for breeding cotton
(C). intake of pest-affected transgenic seeds
(D). reason not mentioned in the passage
Right Answer: D
42. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
During the next five years, India will have to:
(A). discard the traditional agricultural technology
(B). use a judicious blend of conventional and modern technologies
(C). equip itself to continue with the conventional technologies
(D). make people aware of the futility of modern technology
Right Answer: B
43. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Which of the following is TRUE about the ISRO experiments carried out in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh?
(A). Only 1 and 2
(B). Only 2 and 3
(C). Only 1 and 3
(D). All the three, 1, 2 and 3
Right Answer: B
44. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Which of the following is NOT the implied meaning of the word AVAILABLE as used in the passage?
(A). Affordable
(B). Existing
(C). Accessible
(D). Obtainable
Right Answer: A
45. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Author's optimism, about employment generation, can be transformed into reality if:
(A). Only 1 and 2
(B). Only 2 and 3
(C). Only 1 and 3
(D). Only 1
Right Answer: C
46. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Remote sensing technology is extensively useful for all the following EXCEPT:
(A). judging the extent of availability of natural resources.
(B). foretelling the production of agro products.
(C). estimating extent of land degradation.
(D). enhancing the yield of crops.
Right Answer: D
47. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Hybrid rice, according to the author, will be useful for India because:
(A). China's success story inspires us.
(B). India has begun use of hybrid rice recently.
(C). India does not require to use it on a large scale.
(D). Indians are aware of its better nutritive value.
Right Answer: B
48. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Which area does the author suggest to shift the emphasis on?
(A). Commercial scale operations
(B). Other fronts
(C). Food grains and related crops
(D). Crop-biotechnology
Right Answer: B
49. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
What results of biotechnology applications does the author envisage in the next half a decade?
(A). 1 and 2 only
(B). 2 and 3 only
(C). 1 and 3 only
(D). All the three 1, 2 and 3
Right Answer: A
50. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Some countries keep a close watch on the crop yield of other countries in order to:
(A). plan to make up their own deficit of particular crops
(B). look for a better prospect to find a needy market for their surplus yield
(C). utilize their remote-sensing technology
(D). export the remote-sensing technology to other countries
Right Answer: B
51. Directions (Qs.51-53): Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given in bold as used in the passage.
Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Conservation:
(A). Preservation
(B). Generation
(C). Irrigation
(D). Prevention
Right Answer: A
52. Directions (Qs.51-53): Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given in bold as used in the passage.
Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Spate:
(A). Epidemic of
(B). Status of
(C). Increase in
(D). Wave of
Right Answer: C
53. Directions (Qs.51-53): Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given in bold as used in the passage.
Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Improvement:
(A). Magnification
(B). Exaggeration
(C). Progress
(D). Improvisation
Right Answer: C
54. Directions (Qs.54-55): Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word given in bold as used in the passage.
Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Remarkable:
(A). Wonderful
(B). Graceful
(C). Miraculous
(D). Inexplicable
Right Answer: E
55. Directions (Qs.54-55): Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word given in bold as used in the passage.
Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Extensively:
(A). Briefly
(B). Widely
(C). Miserly
(D). Rarely
Right Answer: E
56. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
The company has launched/(X1) a creative marketing campaign/ (X2) to reach for/ (X3) its rural customers/ (X4) No error/ (X5).
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: C
57. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
After her retiring/ (X1) she established many/ (X2) institutions to train/ (X3) underprivileged but talented children/ (X4). No error/ (X5).
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: A
58. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
Against his family's wishes/ (X1) Rajesh plans to/(X2) take up a job/ (X3) as a journalist./ (X4) No error/.(X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: E
59. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
The candidate has appealed/ (X1) for donations from younger voters,/ (X2) who will be used/ (X3) to defray campaign expenses./ (X4) No error./ (X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: C
60. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
Most of that country/ (X1) hilly land is not only/ (X2) unsuitable for building/ (X3) but also for agriculture./ (X4) No error./ (X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: A
61. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
It is now/ (X1) possible for customers/ (X2) to handle nearly all/ (X3) their transactions online./(X4) No error/.(X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: E
62. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
The minister has/ (X1) recently announced/ (X2) a detail insurance plan to/ (X3) meet the needs of the poor./ (X4) No error./(X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: C
63. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
In the circumstance/ (X1) the manager has/ (X2) no option/ (X3) except to resign./ (X4) No error./ (X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: A
64. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
On account of/ (X1) its new investment rules/ (X2) more companies are planning/ (X3) for open its business in China./ (X4) No error./ (X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: D
65. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
He deserves a lot/ (X1) of praise for all/ (X2) the records he achieves/ (X3) during his career./ (X4) No error./ (X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: C
66. Directions (Q.66-70): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct mark (E) i.e. 'No correction required' as the answer.
The crowd which has gather to protest against the decision slowly returned to their homes.
(A). which has gathered
(B). which have gather
(C). gathering up
(D). which gathers around
Right Answer: A
67. Directions (Q.66-70): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct mark (E) i.e. 'No correction required' as the answer.
The bridge in connection with the two cities will remain closed for security reasons.
(A). connects between
(B). in connection to
(C). being connected from
(D). connecting
Right Answer: D
68. Directions (Q.66-70): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct mark (E) i.e. 'No correction required' as the answer.
Newspapers have great power because their enormous circulation.
(A). on account
(B). because of
(C). as a result
(D). owing
Right Answer: B
69. Directions (Q.66-70): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct mark (E) i.e. 'No correction required' as the answer.
Besides criticism of some supervisors the Chairman still commands respect from the employees.
(A). Despite criticism from
(B). Without criticism of
(C). Except the criticism from
(D). Unless criticism of
Right Answer: A
70. Directions (Q.66-70): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct mark (E) i.e. 'No correction required' as the answer.
He will be handling the next project since he has vastly experience in this business.
(A). vast experience
(B). vastly experienced
(C). a vast experiencing
(D). the vast experience
Right Answer: A
71. Directions (Qs.71 - 75): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
{A} His friend, however, used to lose his temper at the slightest excuse.
{B} Socrates however quietly said, ''I was expecting this, after thunder comes rain.''
{C} One day this friend decided to test Socrates' self-control.
{D} Since Socrates paid no attention to the insults he emptied a bucket of water over him.
{E} Socrates, the Greek philosopher tried hard to control himself and never lost his temper.
{F} He began to shout at the philosopher and even insulted him.
Which of the following is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
(A). A
(B). B
(C). C
(D). D
Right Answer: E
72. Directions (Qs.71 - 75): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
{A} His friend, however, used to lose his temper at the slightest excuse.
{B} Socrates however quietly said, ''I was expecting this, after thunder comes rain.''
{C} One day this friend decided to test Socrates' self-control.
{D} Since Socrates paid no attention to the insults he emptied a bucket of water over him.
{E} Socrates, the Greek philosopher tried hard to control himself and never lost his temper.
{F} He began to shout at the philosopher and even insulted him.
Which of the following is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
(A). A
(B). B
(C). C
(D). D
Right Answer: A
73. Directions (Qs.71 - 75): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
{A} His friend, however, used to lose his temper at the slightest excuse.
{B} Socrates however quietly said, ''I was expecting this, after thunder comes rain.''
{C} One day this friend decided to test Socrates' self-control.
{D} Since Socrates paid no attention to the insults he emptied a bucket of water over him.
{E} Socrates, the Greek philosopher tried hard to control himself and never lost his temper.
{F} He began to shout at the philosopher and even insulted him.
Which of the following is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
(A). A
(B). B
(C). C
(D). D
Right Answer: C
74. Directions (Qs.71 - 75): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
{A} His friend, however, used to lose his temper at the slightest excuse.
{B} Socrates however quietly said, ''I was expecting this, after thunder comes rain.''
{C} One day this friend decided to test Socrates' self-control.
{D} Since Socrates paid no attention to the insults he emptied a bucket of water over him.
{E} Socrates, the Greek philosopher tried hard to control himself and never lost his temper.
{F} He began to shout at the philosopher and even insulted him.
Which of the following is the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
(A). B
(B). C
(C). D
(D). E
Right Answer: C
75. Directions (Qs.71 - 75): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
{A} His friend, however, used to lose his temper at the slightest excuse.
{B} Socrates however quietly said, ''I was expecting this, after thunder comes rain.''
{C} One day this friend decided to test Socrates' self-control.
{D} Since Socrates paid no attention to the insults he emptied a bucket of water over him.
{E} Socrates, the Greek philosopher tried hard to control himself and never lost his temper.
{F} He began to shout at the philosopher and even insulted him.
Which of the following is the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement?
(A). F
(B). E
(C). D
(D). C
Right Answer: E
76. Directions (Qs.76 - 80): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
India can be truly proud of having made at (76) costs some very demanding biomedical products: blood bags, heart valves and Kalam- Raju stents, to name a few. However, the (77) in biomedical R and D or industry has (78) fully kept pace with the ever-growing demands. Therefore, several industries will be set up in the country with (79) technology for the (80) of medical devices. Polymers, ceramics and metal alloy industries would help themselves to produce the required biomaterials.
(A). affordable
(B). expensive
(C). trivial
(D). significant
Right Answer: A
77. Directions (Qs.76 - 80): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
India can be truly proud of having made at (76) costs some very demanding biomedical products: blood bags, heart valves and Kalam- Raju stents, to name a few. However, the (77) in biomedical R and D or industry has (78) fully kept pace with the ever-growing demands. Therefore, several industries will be set up in the country with (79) technology for the (80) of medical devices. Polymers, ceramics and metal alloy industries would help themselves to produce the required biomaterials.
(A). treatment
(B). extension
(C). implementation
(D). advancement
Right Answer: D
78. Directions (Qs.76 - 80): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
India can be truly proud of having made at (76) costs some very demanding biomedical products: blood bags, heart valves and Kalam- Raju stents, to name a few. However, the (77) in biomedical R and D or industry has (78) fully kept pace with the ever-growing demands. Therefore, several industries will be set up in the country with (79) technology for the (80) of medical devices. Polymers, ceramics and metal alloy industries would help themselves to produce the required biomaterials.
(A). indeed
(B). miraculously
(C). hopefully
(D). definitely
Right Answer: E
79. Directions (Qs.76 - 80): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
India can be truly proud of having made at (76) costs some very demanding biomedical products: blood bags, heart valves and Kalam- Raju stents, to name a few. However, the (77) in biomedical R and D or industry has (78) fully kept pace with the ever-growing demands. Therefore, several industries will be set up in the country with (79) technology for the (80) of medical devices. Polymers, ceramics and metal alloy industries would help themselves to produce the required biomaterials.
(A). known
(B). imported
(C). prudential
(D). old
Right Answer: B
80. Directions (Qs.76 - 80): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
India can be truly proud of having made at (76) costs some very demanding biomedical products: blood bags, heart valves and Kalam- Raju stents, to name a few. However, the (77) in biomedical R and D or industry has (78) fully kept pace with the ever-growing demands. Therefore, several industries will be set up in the country with (79) technology for the (80) of medical devices. Polymers, ceramics and metal alloy industries would help themselves to produce the required biomaterials.
(A). disposal
(B). use
(C). manufacture
(D). utilization
Right Answer: C
81. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
188.34 + 42.97 + 7228.34 = ?
(A). 7395.09
(B). 7637.28
(C). 7643.73
(D). 7459.65
Right Answer: D
82. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
4941 รท 27+17=?
(A). 183
(B). 200
(C). 164
(D). 181
Right Answer: B
83. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: A
84. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
16% of 350 + 75% of 280 = ?
(A). 263
(B). 236
(C). 216
(D). 266
Right Answer: D
85. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
(A). 14
(B). 256
(C). 4
(D). 16
Right Answer: C
86. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
(A). 65
(B). 13
(C). 1056.25
(D). 32.5
Right Answer: D
87. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
47% of ? = 1403.42
(A). 2176
(B). 2986
(C). 2870
(D). 2726
Right Answer: B
88. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
(A). 16
(B). 124
(C). 258
(D). 256
Right Answer: C
89. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
2.5% of 850-1.6% of 320=?
(A). 16.13
(B). 16.96
(C). 19.25
(D). 16.25
Right Answer: A
90. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: E
91. Directions (Q. 91-95): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series questions?
258 275 294 ? 338 363
(A). 316
(B). 315
(C). 318
(D). 298
Right Answer: B
92. Directions (Q. 91-95): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series questions?
17 37 77 157 317 ?
(A). 516
(B). 537
(C). 637
(D). 427
Right Answer: C
93. Directions (Q. 91-95): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series questions?
728 ? 342 215 124 63
(A). 512
(B). 545
(C). 618
(D). 511
Right Answer: D
94. Directions (Q. 91-95): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series questions?
? 1653 546 177 54 13
(A). 4974
(B). 2314
(C). 2348
(D). 3291
Right Answer: A
95. Directions (Q. 91-95): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series questions?
134 255 ? 568 764 989
(A). 426
(B). 385
(C). 399
(D). 409
Right Answer: C
96. How many solid spherical balls each of radius 1 cm can be made out of solid metallic cube of edge 22 cm?
(A). 22
(B). 120
(C). 121
(D). 2541
Right Answer: D
97. The average dividend paid during 7 years by a company is 17.5%. The dividend paid for the first 6 years were 12.5, 15, 18, 12.5, 20 and 18 percent respectively. What is the dividend for the 7th year?
(A). 17.5%
(B). 18.5%
(C). 26.5%
(D). 25%
Right Answer: C
98. There are 26 students in a class and one of them who is 14 years old leaves the class and his place is filled up by a newcomer, if the average age is thereby lowered by one month, what is the age of the newcomer?
(A). 11 years 11 months
(B). 12 years
(C). 13 years 11 months
(D). 16 years
Right Answer: A
99. The ratio between the ages of P and Q four years ago was 6 : 7. If the total of their ages at present is 60 years, what is the ratio of their present ages?
(A). 4 : 5
(B). 8 : 9
(C). 7 : 8
(D). 6 : 7
Right Answer: C
100. Sixteen men can complete a work in fifteen days. Twenty four children can do the same work in twenty days. In how many days will eight men and eight children together complete the same work?
(A). 16
(B). 15
(C). 20
(D). 18
Right Answer: C
101. Directions (Q. 101-105): Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions accordingly. Following graph gives the demand and production of refrigerators of five companies A, B, C, D and E (in thousands)
The production of company B is what percent of its demand?
(A). 88.8%
(B). 45%
(C). 112.5%
(D). 75%
Right Answer: D
102. Directions (Q. 101-105): Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions accordingly. Following graph gives the demand and production of refrigerators of five companies A, B, C, D and E (in thousands)
What is the average production of refrigerators by all the companies?
(A). 3600
(B). 25000
(C). 36000
(D). 31000
Right Answer: C
103. Directions (Q. 101-105): Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions accordingly. Following graph gives the demand and production of refrigerators of five companies A, B, C, D and E (in thousands)
The production of company E is what percent of the production of company A?
(A). 30%
(B). 180%
(C). 85%
(D). 40%
Right Answer: B
104. Directions (Q. 101-105): Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions accordingly. Following graph gives the demand and production of refrigerators of five companies A, B, C, D and E (in thousands)
The production of refrigerators by company E is the same as the production of which of the following pairs of the companies?
(A). A and D
(B). B And A
(C). D And B
(D). C and A
Right Answer: E
105. Directions (Q. 101-105): Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions accordingly. Following graph gives the demand and production of refrigerators of five companies A, B, C, D and E (in thousands)
The difference between the average production of the companies B & D and the average productions of the companies A & C is
(A). 3500
(B). 15000
(C). 2500
(D). 2000
Right Answer: C
106. a puts
of the capital for 
of the time,B puts 
of the capital for 
of the time and C puts rest of the capital for the whole time. Then the ratio of their profits is-
(A). 8 : 6 : 7
(B). 6 : 7 : 9
(C). 9 : 8 : 6
(D). 2 : 4 : 8
Right Answer: C
107. In a tournament, every team plays one match each with the other teams. What is the total number of matches played if 10 teams participated in the tournment?
(A). 55
(B). 45
(C). 90
(D). 110
Right Answer: B
108. The circumference of two circles is 88 metres and 132 metres respectively. What is the difference between the area of the larger circle and the samller circle ?
(A). 440 sq.m
(B). 510 sq.m
(C). 770 sq.m
(D). 225 sq.m
Right Answer: C
109. Directions (Q. 109-110): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following questions ?
(A). 2
(B). 3
(C). 5
(D). 4
Right Answer: B
110. Directions (Q. 109-110): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following questions ?
(A). 2.6
(B). 1.6
(C). 4.2
(D). 2.8
Right Answer: A
111. Directions (Q. 111-113): What approximate value should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following questions? (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value)
(A). 165
(B). 153
(C). 185
(D). 175
Right Answer: D
112. Directions (Q. 111-113): What approximate value should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following questions? (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value)
(A). 23
(B). 32
(C). 25
(D). 28
Right Answer: A
113. Directions (Q. 111-113): What approximate value should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following questions? (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value)
134.039 + 24.869 + 98.181 = ?
(A). 265
(B). 252
(C). 257
(D). 275
Right Answer: C
114. The ratio between the length and the breadth of a rectangular garden is 5 : 3. If the perimeter of the garden is 160 meters, what will be the area of a 5 meter wide road around it's outside?
(A). 600 sq.meters
(B). 1,200 sq.meters
(C). 900 sq. meters
(D). Data inadequate
Right Answer: C
115. A man buys an article with 30 percent concession on the labelled price. He sold it for Rs.1,820 with 30 percent profit on the labelled price. At what price did he buy the article?
(A). Rs.1,274
(B). Rs.980
(C). Rs.1,456
(D). Rs.1,092
Right Answer: B
116. In an examination it is required to get 40% of the aggregate marks to pass. A student gets 224 marks and is declared failed by 16 marks. What are the maximum aggregate marks a student can get?
(A). 800
(B). 860
(C). 600
(D). Cannot be determined
Right Answer: C
117. A 415 m long train running at 64 kmph speed crosses a bridge in 36 seconds. Find the length of the bridge.
(A). 250 m
(B). 200 m
(C). 300 m
(D). 225 m
Right Answer: D
118. The difference between 62% of a number and 49% of the same number is 5130. What is 35% of that number?
(A). 4795
(B). 4630
(C). 4156
(D). 4450
Right Answer: A
119. The population of a city increases by 10% in one year and decreases by 10% the next year. If at the end of second year, the population is 99000, what was it in the beginning of first year?
(A). 120000
(B). 110000
(C). 100000
(D). 95000
Right Answer: C
120. A pipe can fill a tank in
hours. Because of leakage it takes 
hour more time. If the tank is full, how long would be leakage empty the full cistern ?
(A). 30 hours
(B). 45 hours
(C). 35 hours
(D). 15 hours
Right Answer: B
121. In a certain code DATE is written as # % $ @ and STYLE is written asโ… $ ยฉ โ‘@. . How is DELAY written in that code?
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: A
122. In a certain code COMPANY is written as ZOBQNPD. How is EDUCATE written in that code?
(A). FEVDBUF
(B). FUBDVEF
(C). FUBDUEF
(D). FUADVEF
Right Answer: B
123. How many such pairs of the letters are there in the word 'COMPETITION' each of which have as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabets?
(A). None
(B). One
(C). Two
(D). Three
Right Answer: E
124. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group?
(A). 19
(B). 27
(C). 29
(D). 31
Right Answer: B
125. If 'water' is called 'black', 'black' is called 'tree', 'tree' is called 'blue', 'blue' is called 'rain', 'rain' is called 'pen', and 'pen' is called 'pencil'. Which of the following will give fruits?
(A). blue
(B). rain
(C). black
(D). pen
Right Answer: A
126. How many meaningful three letter English words can be formed with the letters DAN, using each letter only once in each word?
(A). None
(B). One
(C). Two
(D). Three
Right Answer: D
127. Four of the follwoing five are alike in a certain way so form a group. Which is the one that does not belongs to the group?
(A). Ginger
(B). Garlic
(C). Brinjal
(D). Carrot
Right Answer: C
128. If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, second, third and fifth letters of the word 'TECHNOLOGY'. Which of the following would be the third letter of that word? If no such word can be made, give 'X' as your answer and if more than one such words can be formed, give your answer as 'Y'.
(A). C
(B). T
(C). N
(D). X
Right Answer: C
129. In a certain code 1 2 3 4 means "He is an Engineer", 3 4 5 6 means "Her husband is an Engineer", 2 7 8 means. "He likes banana". Which of the following means "Banana"?
(A). 3
(B). 4
(C). 8
(D). 6
Right Answer: E
130. Introducing a man a woman said "He is the son of my mother's mother's son". How is the man related to the woman?
(A). Cousin
(B). Brother
(C). Maternal Uncle
(D). Paternal Uncle
Right Answer: A
131. Directions (Qs.131 - 135): Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:
M J % 4 T E K I 9 # P A $ Q 3 8 N 5 U 7 W โ… B @ D F ยฉ 1 Z 6 H
How many such symbols are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and immediately allowed by a consonant?
(A). None
(B). One
(C). Two
(D). Three
Right Answer: B
132. Directions (Qs.131 - 135): Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:
M J % 4 T E K I 9 # P A $ Q 3 8 N 5 U 7 W โ… B @ D F ยฉ 1 Z 6 H
How many such consonants are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a number?
(A). None
(B). One
(C). Two
(D). Three
Right Answer: C
133. Directions (Qs.131 - 135): Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:
M J % 4 T E K I 9 # P A $ Q 3 8 N 5 U 7 W โ… B @ D F ยฉ 1 Z 6 H
If all the symbols are deleted from the above arrangement, which of the following will be the sixth to the right of the thirteenth from the right end?
(A). B
(B). 9
(C). D
(D). I
Right Answer: A
134. Directions (Qs.131 - 135): Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:
M J % 4 T E K I 9 # P A $ Q 3 8 N 5 U 7 W โ… B @ D F ยฉ 1 Z 6 H
If all the digits are removed from the above arrangement, which of the following will be the fourth to the left of the twentieth from the left end?
(A). H
(B). 4
(C). B
(D). ?
Right Answer: D
135. Directions (Qs.131 - 135): Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:
M J % 4 T E K I 9 # P A $ Q 3 8 N 5 U 7 W โ… B @ D F ยฉ 1 Z 6 H
Four of the following five are alike in a certain way so form a group. Which is the one that does not belongs to that group?
(A). I9E
(B). 7W5
(C).
(D). QA3
Right Answer: D
136. Directions (Qs.136- 140): In each of the questions below are given three statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Read the statements and conclusions which follow it
Statements:
Some cats are dogs
All dogs are elephants
Some elephants are animals
Conclusions:
(I) Some cats are animals
(II) No animal is cat
(A). if only conclusion I follows
(B). if only conclusion II follows
(C). if either conclusion I or II follows
(D). if neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Right Answer: C
137. Directions (Qs.136- 140): In each of the questions below are given three statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Read the statements and conclusions which follow it
Statements:
All pens are pencils
All pencils are papers
No paper is book
Conclusions:
(I) Some papers are pens
(II) No book is pencil
(A). if only conclusion I follows
(B). if only conclusion II follows
(C). if either conclusion I or II follows
(D). if neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Right Answer: E
138. Directions (Qs.136- 140): In each of the questions below are given three statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Read the statements and conclusions which follow it
Statements:
Some houses are roads
No road is table
Some tables are chairs
Conclusions:
(I) Some houses are tables
(II) No table is house
(A). if only conclusion I follows
(B). if only conclusion II follows
(C). if either conclusion I or II follows
(D). if neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Right Answer: C
139. Directions (Qs.136- 140): In each of the questions below are given three statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Read the statements and conclusions which follow it
Statements:
All monkeys are dogs
No dog is rabbit
Some rabbits are owls
Conclusions:
(I) Some monkeys are rabbits
(II) No monkey is rabbit
(A). if only conclusion I follows
(B). if only conclusion II follows
(C). if either conclusion I or II follows
(D). if neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Right Answer: B
140. Directions (Qs.136- 140): In each of the questions below are given three statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Read the statements and conclusions which follow it
Statements:
Some books are pens
Some pens are papers
No paper is fan
Conclusions:
(I) All pens are being books is a possibility
(II) Some pens are not fans
(A). if only conclusion I follows
(B). if only conclusion II follows
(C). if either conclusion I or II follows
(D). if neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Right Answer: E
141. Directions (141-145): In the following questions symbols @ # % $ and ยฉ are used with different meaning as follows.
A@ B means A is not greater than B
A ยฉ B means A is not smaller than B
A $ B means A is neither greater than nor equal to B
A # B means A is neither less than nor equal to B
A % B means A is neither greater than nor less than B
In each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find out which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/ are definitely true.
Statements:
A@ B, B ยฉ C, C # D
Conclusions:
(I) A $ D
(II) B # D
(A). if only conclusion I is true
(B). if only conclusion II is true
(C). if either conclusion I or II is true
(D). if neither conclusion I nor II is true
Right Answer: B
142. Directions (141-145): In the following questions symbols @ # % $ and ยฉ are used with different meaning as follows.
A@ B means A is not greater than B
A ยฉ B means A is not smaller than B
A $ B means A is neither greater than nor equal to B
A # B means A is neither less than nor equal to B
A % B means A is neither greater than nor less than B
In each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find out which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/ are definitely true.
Statements:
A@ B, B $ C, C # D
Conclusions:
(I) A $ C
(II) B # D
(A). if only conclusion I is true
(B). if only conclusion II is true
(C). if either conclusion I or II is true
(D). if neither conclusion I nor II is true
Right Answer: A
143. Directions (141-145): In the following questions symbols @ # % $ and ยฉ are used with different meaning as follows.
A@ B means A is not greater than B
A ยฉ B means A is not smaller than B
A $ B means A is neither greater than nor equal to B
A # B means A is neither less than nor equal to B
A % B means A is neither greater than nor less than B
In each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find out which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/ are definitely true.
Statements:
A $ B, B # C, C @ D
Conclusions:
(I) A # D
(II) A $ D
(A). if only conclusion I is true
(B). if only conclusion II is true
(C). if either conclusion I or II is true
(D). if neither conclusion I nor II is true
Right Answer: D
144. Directions (141-145): In the following questions symbols @ # % $ and ยฉ are used with different meaning as follows.
A@ B means A is not greater than B
A ยฉ B means A is not smaller than B
A $ B means A is neither greater than nor equal to B
A # B means A is neither less than nor equal to B
A % B means A is neither greater than nor less than B
In each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find out which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/ are definitely true.
Statements:
A ยฉ B, B @ C, C $ D
Conclusions:
(I) A ยฉ D
(II) A $ D
(A). if only conclusion I is true
(B). if only conclusion II is true
(C). if either conclusion I or II is true
(D). if neither conclusion I nor II is true
Right Answer: C
145. Directions (141-145): In the following questions symbols @ # % $ and ยฉ are used with different meaning as follows.
A@ B means A is not greater than B
A ยฉ B means A is not smaller than B
A $ B means A is neither greater than nor equal to B
A # B means A is neither less than nor equal to B
A % B means A is neither greater than nor less than B
In each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find out which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/ are definitely true.
Statements:
A ยฉ B, B % C, C ยฉ D
Conclusions:
(I) A # D
(II) A% D
(A). if only conclusion I is true
(B). if only conclusion II is true
(C). if either conclusion I or II is true
(D). if neither conclusion I nor II is true
Right Answer: C
146. Directions: (146 - 150): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre. D Who is second to the right of C is not to the immediate right of G. F is not between G and E. A is between B and C.
Who is to the immediate right of C?
(A). D
(B). A
(C). F
(D). Data Inadequate
Right Answer: C
147. Directions: (146 - 150): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre. D Who is second to the right of C is not to the immediate right of G. F is not between G and E. A is between B and C.
Who is to the immediate left of G?
(A). A
(B). F
(C). D
(D). Data Inadequate
Right Answer: D
148. Directions: (146 - 150): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre. D Who is second to the right of C is not to the immediate right of G. F is not between G and E. A is between B and C.
Who is sitting between A and F?
(A). C
(B). G
(C). D
(D). E
Right Answer: A
149. Directions: (146 - 150): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre. D Who is second to the right of C is not to the immediate right of G. F is not between G and E. A is between B and C.
Who is fourth to the immediate left of D?
(A). E
(B). B
(C). G
(D). Data Inadequate
Right Answer: B
150. Directions: (146 - 150): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre. D Who is second to the right of C is not to the immediate right of G. F is not between G and E. A is between B and C.
Who is opposite to G?
(A). C
(B). D
(C). E
(D). Data Inadequate
Right Answer: D
151. Directions: (151 - 155): In each of the questions below, a group of letters followed by four combinations of digit and symbols numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 are given. You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of letters based on the digits/ symbol code of each letter given below and the conditions those follow and mark the number of that combinations as your answer. If none of these combinations correctly represents the group of letters,
Conditions:
(i) If both the first and the last letters in the group are vowels both are to be coded as '?'
(ii) If the first letter is vowel and the last letter is a consonant, the codes for these two letters are to be reversed.
TMAPKI
(A). 32โ… 61ยฉ
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: E
152. Directions: (151 - 155): In each of the questions below, a group of letters followed by four combinations of digit and symbols numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 are given. You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of letters based on the digits/ symbol code of each letter given below and the conditions those follow and mark the number of that combinations as your answer. If none of these combinations correctly represents the group of letters,
Conditions:
(i) If both the first and the last letters in the group are vowels both are to be coded as '?'
(ii) If the first letter is vowel and the last letter is a consonant, the codes for these two letters are to be reversed.
IJFNVE
(A). 375498
(B). 875493
(C). ?75498
(D). ?7549?
Right Answer: D
153. Directions: (151 - 155): In each of the questions below, a group of letters followed by four combinations of digit and symbols numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 are given. You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of letters based on the digits/ symbol code of each letter given below and the conditions those follow and mark the number of that combinations as your answer. If none of these combinations correctly represents the group of letters,
Conditions:
(i) If both the first and the last letters in the group are vowels both are to be coded as '?'
(ii) If the first letter is vowel and the last letter is a consonant, the codes for these two letters are to be reversed.
UATEMK
(A). 1โ…ยฉ 8@#
(B). #โ…ยฉ 8@1
(C).
(D). #โ…8ยฉ @1
Right Answer: A
154. Directions: (151 - 155): In each of the questions below, a group of letters followed by four combinations of digit and symbols numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 are given. You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of letters based on the digits/ symbol code of each letter given below and the conditions those follow and mark the number of that combinations as your answer. If none of these combinations correctly represents the group of letters,
Conditions:
(i) If both the first and the last letters in the group are vowels both are to be coded as '?'
(ii) If the first letter is vowel and the last letter is a consonant, the codes for these two letters are to be reversed.
MUEVTR
(A). #@89ยฉ $
(B). $#89ยฉ@
(C). @#89ยฉ$
(D). @#89$ยฉ
Right Answer: C
155. Directions: (151 - 155): In each of the questions below, a group of letters followed by four combinations of digit and symbols numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 are given. You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of letters based on the digits/ symbol code of each letter given below and the conditions those follow and mark the number of that combinations as your answer. If none of these combinations correctly represents the group of letters,
Conditions:
(i) If both the first and the last letters in the group are vowels both are to be coded as '?'
(ii) If the first letter is vowel and the last letter is a consonant, the codes for these two letters are to be reversed.
VNTRKI
(A). 49ยฉ$13
(B). 34ยฉ$19
(C). 95ยฉ$13
(D). ?4ยฉ$1?
Right Answer: E
156. Directions: (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figure should come after the problem figures, if the sequence were continued.
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: E
157. Directions: (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figure should come after the problem figures, if the sequence were continued.
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: C
158. Directions: (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figure should come after the problem figures, if the sequence were continued.
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: B
159. Directions: (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figure should come after the problem figures, if the sequence were continued.
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: B
160. Directions: (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figure should come after the problem figures, if the sequence were continued.
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: A
161. A person who used his or her expertise to gain access to other people's computers to get information illegally or do damage is a
(A). hacker
(B). analyst
(C). instant messenger
(D). programmer
Right Answer: A
162. The simultaneous processing of two or more programs by multiple processors is-
(A). multi programming
(B). multi tasking
(C). time-sharing
(D). multi processing
Right Answer: D
163. A central computer that holds collections of data and programs for many PCs, workstations, and other computers is a(n)-
(A). super computer
(B). mini computer
(C). laptop
(D). server
Right Answer: D
164. The basic unit of a worksheet into which you enter data in Excel is called a-
(A). tab
(B). cell
(C). box
(D). range
Right Answer: B
165. The piece of hardware that converts your computer's digital signal to an analog signal that can travel over telephone lines is called
(A). red wire
(B). blue cord
(C). tower
(D). modem
Right Answer: D
166. Also called laptop computers, ..... are lightweight, portable computers with built-in monitors, keyboards, hard disk drives, batteries, and AC adapters.
(A). desktop computers
(B). micro computers
(C). notebook computers
(D). workstations
Right Answer: C
167. Total memory of system can be known using
(A). DIR commands
(B). MEM commands
(C). Warm boot
(D). TOT MEM commands
Right Answer: B
168. Tiny, specialized microprocessors installed in 'smart' appliances and automobiles are called
(A). micro computers
(B). micro controllers
(C). servers
(D). workstations
Right Answer: B
169. A system that connects, usually by special cables, a group of desktop PCs and other devices such as printers in an office or a building is called .......
(A). local area network
(B). client
(C). internet
(D). World Wide Web
Right Answer: A
170. An input device that converts letters, numbers, and other characters into electrical signals readable by a processor is called a .........
(A). keyboard
(B). mouse
(C). printer
(D). speaker
Right Answer: A
171. Semi Conductor Memory is known as
(A). RAM
(B). ROM
(C). PROM
(D). EPROM
Right Answer: A
172. Banks and other big organizations requiring large data storage use:
(A). Micro Computers
(B). Nano Computers
(C). Mainframe Computer
(D). Workstation
Right Answer: C
173. Users access mainframes by means of a ......, which has a display screen and a keyboard.
(A). client
(B). server
(C). terminal
(D). local area network
Right Answer: C
174. The cut, copy, and paste buttons are normally located on which toolbar?
(A). Status
(B). Menu
(C). Standard
(D). Formatting
Right Answer: C
175. Which of the following is NOT an example of a download?
(A). Saving pictures from the internet to your hard drive.
(B). Storing a map for your vacation from the internet to your hard drive.
(C). Saving a presentation to a CD.
(D). Saving a program from an internet site to your hard drive.
Right Answer: C
176. The .gov, .com, .net and .edu extensions are examples of ........
(A). emoticons
(B). FAQs
(C). top-level domains
(D). URLs
Right Answer: C
177. .......tags, when placed on an animal, can be used to record and track in a database all of the animals movements.
(A). POS
(B). RFID
(C). PPS
(D). GPS
Right Answer: B
178. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
(A). scanner
(B). speaker
(C). monitor
(D). printer
Right Answer: A
179. The OSI model is divided into....... processes called layers.
(A). 5
(B). 6
(C). 7
(D). 8
Right Answer: C
180. Which of the following is world's fastest super computer?
(A). TOI Tech
(B). K-computer
(C). Tianhe-1A
(D). Param
Right Answer: B
181. Calling on the prospective customers is known as........
(A). Call
(B). Communicating
(C). Prospecting
(D). Courtesy
Right Answer: A
182. Business demand which finally comes from the demand for consumer goods is called....
(A). Demand
(B). Consumer Demand
(C). Derived Demand
(D). Sales Demand
Right Answer: C
183. Consumer behaviour, 'Perception' is a process through which
(A). A consumer make ultimate purchasing
(B). A consumer's mind receives, organizes and interprets physical stimuli
(C). A consumer is repeated
(D). A consumer is satisfied
Right Answer: B
184. Reducing the business portfolio by eliminating products or business units that are not profitable or that no longer fit the company's overall strategy is called .....
(A). Downsizing
(B). Eliminating
(C). Selling
(D). Closing
Right Answer: A
185. During pricing, the factors customers' demand, cost function and the competitors' prices are collectively known as
(A). 3Cs
(B). Consumer Cs
(C). Competitions Cs
(D). C factors
Right Answer: A
186. A strategy for company growth through starting up or acquiring business outside the company's current product and markets is.....
(A). Upsizing
(B). Acquiring
(C). Diversification
(D). Centralisation
Right Answer: C
187. A formalized means of obtaining information that is to be used making marketing decisions is known as
(A). Marketing Research
(B). Business Research
(C). Project Report
(D). Market Mix
Right Answer: A
188. The collection of business and products that make up the company is ..........
(A). marketing
(B). business
(C). business portfolio
(D). market portfolio
Right Answer: C
189. The method of sending promotional items to clients is called
(A). Drip Marketing
(B). Direct Marketing
(C). Retailing
(D). Advertisement
Right Answer: A
190. A ........ is a formalized set of questions for collecting information for research.
(A). Data collation
(B). Information gathering
(C). Questionnaire
(D). Data collection
Right Answer: C
191. Any paid form of non-personal presentation and promotion of ideas, goods or services by an identified sponsor is .......
(A). Positioning
(B). Advertising
(C). Direct Marketing
(D). Selling
Right Answer: B
192. Demonstration is an exercise to .......
(A). attractively pack and display the goods
(B). understand the customers
(C). prove the characteristic of the product
(D). knowing the buying power of the customers
Right Answer: C
193. A promotion strategy that calls for spending a lot on advertising and consumer promotion to build up consumer demand is called .......
(A). Push Strategy
(B). Pull Strategy
(C). Promotion Mix
(D). IMC Mix
Right Answer: B
194. A short term incentives to encourage the purchase or sale of a product or service is called ......
(A). Sales
(B). Advertising
(C). Sales Promotion
(D). Dividend
Right Answer: C
195. The extant to which a product's perceived performance matches a buyer expectations is known as
(A). Customer Perceived Value
(B). Customer Satisfaction
(C). Customer Value
(D). Customer Demand
Right Answer: B
196. In marketing, 'Initiator' is a term which describes
(A). Who determines that some need is not being met and authorities a purchase to rectify the situation
(B). Who most directly involved in the consumption of the product
(C). Both {A} and {B}
(D). Only {A}
Right Answer: A
197. A persuading communication between the Company's representative and a prospective buyer lies under the class of............
(A). Personal Selling
(B). Direct Marketing
(C). Function Selling
(D). Target Marketing
Right Answer: A
198. Human wants that are backed by buying power is known as .........
(A). Demand
(B). Derived demand
(C). Consumer demand
(D). Buying power
Right Answer: A
199. Which among the following is not an example of Direct marketing ......
(A). Departmental stores
(B). Catalog Marketing
(C). Mail order sales
(D). Online Marketing
Right Answer: A
200. The process of evaluating each market segment attractiveness and selecting one or more segments to enter is known as ....
(A). Segmentation
(B). Market Positioning
(C). Target Marketing
(D). Market Mix
Right Answer: C
(A). accounts which are zero balance accounts
(B). accounts which are opened to facilitated repayment of a loan taken from the bank. No other business can be conducted from there
(C). accounts in which share of various companies are traded in electronic form
(D). accounts which are operated through internet banking facility
Right Answer: C
2. Kaushik Basu has been appointed as the chief economist of ....
(A). World bank
(B). IMF
(C). Asian Development Bank
(D). Asian Development Bank Institute
Right Answer: C
3. P V Sindhu who was in news recently is a ....
(A). Badminton Player
(B). Tennis Player
(C). Chess Player
(D). Table Tennis Player
Right Answer: A
4. Which among the following city is the host for 13th International conference on Mobility and transport for elderly and disabled persons (Transed ) 2012?
(A). New Delhi
(B). Mumbai
(C). Kolkatta
(D). Hyderabad
Right Answer: D
5. Recently in which of the following country, the 'Senahiya' military hospital was inaugurated by Indian Defence Minister AK Antony ?
(A). Japan
(B). Bhutan
(C). Nepal
(D). Maldives
Right Answer: D
6. A term loan is classified as a non-performing asset, if interest or installment is overdue for period exceeding how many days?
(A). 90
(B). 91
(C). 180
(D). 182
Right Answer: A
7. Which of the following is an interest bearing demand deposit?
(A). Time Deposit
(B). Re-investment deposits
(C). Cash Certificates
(D). Savings Bank account
Right Answer: D
8. Ideal Credit deposit ratio for a bank is -
(A). 60%
(B). 40%
(C). 90%
(D). 30%
Right Answer: A
9. Which among the following ministry conducts Census in India ?
(A). Home affairs
(B). Human Resource Development
(C). Planning Commission
(D). Statistics and Planning
Right Answer: A
10. Who is regarded as father of India's White Revolution ?
(A). M S Swaminathan
(B). Verghese Kurian
(C). O P Murugappa
(D). Gadgil Shetter
Right Answer: D
11. Recently the Union Cabinet has allowed .... % of FDI in the civil aviation sector ?
(A). 49%
(B). 50%
(C). 51%
(D). 75 %
Right Answer: A
12. Who was recently honoured with ''Cricketer of the year'' by the ICC?
(A). Virat Kohli
(B). Kumara Sangakara
(C). M S Dhoni
(D). Hashim Amla
Right Answer: B
13. Recently which among the following bank became the first bank in the country to offer ''RuPay kisan card'' with Aadhar Authentication?
(A). Andhra Bank
(B). SBI
(C). Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC)
(D). Vijaya Bank
Right Answer: C
14. What is the annual average economic growth rate target revised by the planning commission for the 12th five year plan from 9% envisaged earlier?
(A). 8.00%
(B). 8.1 %
(C). 8.2%
(D). 8.3 %
Right Answer: C
15. Who among the following will be the next Chief Justice of India after S H Kapadia ?
(A). Altamas Kabir
(B). Dheer Madura
(C). G S Singhvi
(D). Rakesh Mathur
Right Answer: A
16. The 52nd national open athletics championship was recently held in?
(A). New Delhi
(B). Chennai
(C). Kolkatta
(D). Mumbai
Right Answer: B
17. Who among the following has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Libya ?
(A). Mustafa abbu Shagour
(B). Mohd Gilani
(C). Mehmoud Ul Khannum
(D). Mohd Gadaffi
Right Answer: A
18. Which of the following is not one of the RBI directives on clean note policy?
(A). Currency note packets are not to be stapled and secured with paper bands
(B). Soiled notes are to be stapled before they are remitted to Currency Chest
(C). Water mark window of bank notes shall not contain any writings
(D). Currency notes are to be sorted into Issuable and non-issuable notes
Right Answer: B
19. Trade control in India is regulated by?
(A). RBI
(B). SEBI
(C). EXIM Bank
(D). DGFT
Right Answer: D
20. Which of the following is a public sector Bank?
(A). IDBI
(B). ICICI
(C). AXIS
(D). HDFC
Right Answer: A
21. When the customer withdraws cash from ATM, the banker and customer relation ship is -
(A). Debtor and Creditor
(B). Creditor and Debtor
(C). Lessor and Lessee
(D). Agent and principal
Right Answer: A
22. Recently the government has increased the number of guaranteed work days under MGNREGS from 100 days to .... days.
(A). 120
(B). 150
(C). 175
(D). 200
Right Answer: B
23. Which of the following statements is true?
(A). Reserve Bank of India empowers the banks to open branches according to their will and pleasure
(B). Reserve Bank of India is a central bank which monitors only lending activities pertaining to export credit
(C). Banks have authority to establish the ATMs at their convenience
(D). Rural banks of commercial banks do not have freedom to issue credit cards
Right Answer: C
24. Who won the US open 2012 recently?
(A). Novak Djokovic
(B). Roger Federer
(C). Andy Murray
(D). Rafael Nadal
Right Answer: C
25. Which among the following state government has recently launched unemployment allowance scheme?
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Uttar Pradesh
(C). Punjab
(D). Goa
Right Answer: B
26. Which bank has recently announced to launch the non cash transactions through social networking site Facebook ?
(A). SBI
(B). Andhra Bank
(C). Bank of Baroda
(D). ICICI
Right Answer: D
27. Service Area Approach is associated with?
(A). Industrial finance
(B). Micro finance
(C). Rural finance
(D). Consortium finance
Right Answer: C
28. The Nayak Committee has suggested the turnover method for assessing the working capital and pegged it at -
(A). 15% of the projected annual turnover, as working capital limit
(B). 20% of the projected annual turnover, as working capital limit
(C). 25% of the projected annual turnover, as working capital limit
(D). 30% of the projected annual turnover, as working capital limit
Right Answer: B
29. The central bank of the United States:
(A). Citi Group
(B). Bank of America Chase
(C). JP Morgan
(D). Federal Reserve
Right Answer: D
30. The New Capital Adequacy Framework prescribed for the banks is commonly known as ......................
(A). KYC norms
(B). Credit Policy
(C). Basel Accord
(D). Fiscal Policy
Right Answer: C
31. Which of the following is the Apex level institution for housing?
(A). EXIM Bank
(B). NABARD
(C). NHB
(D). SIDBI
Right Answer: C
32. The largest bank in Pakistan:
(A). State Bank of Pakistan
(B). Habib Bank Limited
(C). Sonali Bank
(D). DBS Bank
Right Answer: B
33. In the recently concluded Olympics, what was India's position ?
(A). 50
(B). 55
(C). 60
(D). 75
Right Answer: B
34. Recently AIR India got its first Dreamliner aircraft which is ?
(A). Advanced Boeing 787
(B). Advanced boeing 789
(C). Advanced boeing 798
(D). Advanced boeing 765
Right Answer: A
35. What is India's rank in the global competitiveness report 2012 - 13 of the world economic forum ?
(A). 50
(B). 59
(C). 60
(D). 75
Right Answer: B
36. In which sport did India get its first medal in the para Olympics ?
(A). High Jump
(B). Shot put
(C). Swimming
(D). Javelin throw
Right Answer: A
37. Who of the following is not a party to the IPO?
(A). Registrar of Issue
(B). Investment Banker
(C). Advertisement Agency
(D). Registrar of Companies
Right Answer: D
38. The credit policy of a bank does not consist of -
(A). Lending policies
(B). Quality control
(C). Loan product mix
(D). advertising of loan products
Right Answer: D
39. Service Area Approach (SAA) is associated with?
(A). Rural and Semi-urban branches of commercial banks
(B). Urban branches of commercial banks
(C). Branches of commercial banks situated in metro cities
(D). Development banks
Right Answer: A
40. Recently the 16th NAM summit was held in -
(A). Iran
(B). Iraq
(C). China
(D). India
Right Answer: A
41. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
According to the passage, the farmers' suicides were triggered because of:
(A). tremendous loss to their cotton crop due to pest
(B). misuse of transgenic biotechnology for breeding cotton
(C). intake of pest-affected transgenic seeds
(D). reason not mentioned in the passage
Right Answer: D
42. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
During the next five years, India will have to:
(A). discard the traditional agricultural technology
(B). use a judicious blend of conventional and modern technologies
(C). equip itself to continue with the conventional technologies
(D). make people aware of the futility of modern technology
Right Answer: B
43. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Which of the following is TRUE about the ISRO experiments carried out in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh?
(1) Other States have taken up these experiments in a major way.
(2) Good achievements made by farmers were publicized through these channels.
(3) Two-way satellite communication between farmers and expert consultants was possible.
(A). Only 1 and 2
(B). Only 2 and 3
(C). Only 1 and 3
(D). All the three, 1, 2 and 3
Right Answer: B
44. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Which of the following is NOT the implied meaning of the word AVAILABLE as used in the passage?
(A). Affordable
(B). Existing
(C). Accessible
(D). Obtainable
Right Answer: A
45. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Author's optimism, about employment generation, can be transformed into reality if:
(1) our abundant talent and resources are used to their fullest extent.
(2) information to farmers is made available to them in their own language.
(3) private bodies, business houses and general public extend their help.
(A). Only 1 and 2
(B). Only 2 and 3
(C). Only 1 and 3
(D). Only 1
Right Answer: C
46. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Remote sensing technology is extensively useful for all the following EXCEPT:
(A). judging the extent of availability of natural resources.
(B). foretelling the production of agro products.
(C). estimating extent of land degradation.
(D). enhancing the yield of crops.
Right Answer: D
47. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Hybrid rice, according to the author, will be useful for India because:
(A). China's success story inspires us.
(B). India has begun use of hybrid rice recently.
(C). India does not require to use it on a large scale.
(D). Indians are aware of its better nutritive value.
Right Answer: B
48. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Which area does the author suggest to shift the emphasis on?
(A). Commercial scale operations
(B). Other fronts
(C). Food grains and related crops
(D). Crop-biotechnology
Right Answer: B
49. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
What results of biotechnology applications does the author envisage in the next half a decade?
(1) No substantial improvement in food yield
(2) marginal improvement in crops of industrial value
(3) Slightly better yield of vegetables
(A). 1 and 2 only
(B). 2 and 3 only
(C). 1 and 3 only
(D). All the three 1, 2 and 3
Right Answer: A
50. Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Some countries keep a close watch on the crop yield of other countries in order to:
(A). plan to make up their own deficit of particular crops
(B). look for a better prospect to find a needy market for their surplus yield
(C). utilize their remote-sensing technology
(D). export the remote-sensing technology to other countries
Right Answer: B
51. Directions (Qs.51-53): Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given in bold as used in the passage.
Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Conservation:
(A). Preservation
(B). Generation
(C). Irrigation
(D). Prevention
Right Answer: A
52. Directions (Qs.51-53): Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given in bold as used in the passage.
Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Spate:
(A). Epidemic of
(B). Status of
(C). Increase in
(D). Wave of
Right Answer: C
53. Directions (Qs.51-53): Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given in bold as used in the passage.
Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Improvement:
(A). Magnification
(B). Exaggeration
(C). Progress
(D). Improvisation
Right Answer: C
54. Directions (Qs.54-55): Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word given in bold as used in the passage.
Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Remarkable:
(A). Wonderful
(B). Graceful
(C). Miraculous
(D). Inexplicable
Right Answer: E
55. Directions (Qs.54-55): Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word given in bold as used in the passage.
Directions(Qs. 41-55): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
In India, a certain amount of crop (transgenic) biotechnology is being put to use. Major efforts are being undertaken to make cotton pest-resistant. Most people would be aware of the spate of suicides by cotton farmers recently. Let us hope there will be scientific and technological breakthroughs in pest-resistant transgenic cotton seeds. Till we achieve success in this on a commercial scale we cannot be sure that we will have enough supplies to plan large-scale operations. No doubt, such researches should be encouraged, but we should look at other fronts too. It is necessary for research on crop biotechnology in India to be focused on our important crops, especially those related to food security. We have to bear in mind that the application of biotechnology may not have any major impact on food security in India in the next five years, though crops of industrial value and vegetables may benefit to some extent. Therefore, we will still need to depend upon conventional agricultural technologies even while we target biotechnology for future-oriented applications. Internationally, no major breakthrough in improvement of wheat strains has occurred lately. Hybrid rice is more productive. China had a few major initial successes in increasing the yield through large-scale use of hybrid rice. India has begun use of hybrid rice recently and there are plans to increase it. But it may be noted that in recent years there has been no further improvement in Chinese production of rice. Still, hybrid rice will play an important role in India, as we are yet to introduce it on a large scale. There are a number of improvements in agricultural implements, machinery, plastics, water technologies, agrochemicals and fertilizers which are possible and are well within the country's reach. There is an urgent need to conserve water in a number of ways : ranging from water harvesting to drip irrigation. There are a number of good examples in India of water harvesting though these are in isolated pockets. Israel has made water conservation a national policy and has achieved remarkable results. India with its size and with better endowments in water resources can make miracles happen. A major industry can grow around such agriculture support systems. There are also technologies which can contribute a great deal to agriculture. We need to use all available methods because the coming years are not going to be easy on the food front. Let us look at one, space technology. Remote sensing or taking electronic pictures of the earth from space is extensively used for assessing natural resources, land degradation and water resources as well as to predict crop yield and snow melt, among other things. Some developed countries monitor crop yields of other countries to help their own exports. India is strong in the area of remote sensing technologies. We have our own high resolution remote sensing satellites whose pictures are used all over the world commercially. We also have excellent capabilities in utilizing remotely sensed data for various applications; groundwater targeting, soil salinity assessment, crop yield estimates, and so on. In addition, space technology can be used very effectively to assist extension work, disseminate success stories to farmers, educate them on do's and don'ts, and to help them ask questions through talk-back facilities that can be made available through satellite. A number of experiments conducted by ISRO in this regard in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have to be taken up by other States in a major way. Our farmers should and can be given facilities to keep pace with advances in agricultural technology. Yes, it is a lot of effort. But we have plenty of talent and also the resources. Providing these facilities in different languages, partly with public support and partly through various business houses and private bodies, can become a good source of employment generation by itself.
Extensively:
(A). Briefly
(B). Widely
(C). Miserly
(D). Rarely
Right Answer: E
56. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
The company has launched/(X1) a creative marketing campaign/ (X2) to reach for/ (X3) its rural customers/ (X4) No error/ (X5).
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: C
57. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
After her retiring/ (X1) she established many/ (X2) institutions to train/ (X3) underprivileged but talented children/ (X4). No error/ (X5).
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: A
58. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
Against his family's wishes/ (X1) Rajesh plans to/(X2) take up a job/ (X3) as a journalist./ (X4) No error/.(X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: E
59. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
The candidate has appealed/ (X1) for donations from younger voters,/ (X2) who will be used/ (X3) to defray campaign expenses./ (X4) No error./ (X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: C
60. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
Most of that country/ (X1) hilly land is not only/ (X2) unsuitable for building/ (X3) but also for agriculture./ (X4) No error./ (X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: A
61. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
It is now/ (X1) possible for customers/ (X2) to handle nearly all/ (X3) their transactions online./(X4) No error/.(X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: E
62. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
The minister has/ (X1) recently announced/ (X2) a detail insurance plan to/ (X3) meet the needs of the poor./ (X4) No error./(X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: C
63. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
In the circumstance/ (X1) the manager has/ (X2) no option/ (X3) except to resign./ (X4) No error./ (X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: A
64. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
On account of/ (X1) its new investment rules/ (X2) more companies are planning/ (X3) for open its business in China./ (X4) No error./ (X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: D
65. Directions (Q.56-65): Read each sentence to find out if there is any 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 (E). (Ignore errors in punctuation if any).
He deserves a lot/ (X1) of praise for all/ (X2) the records he achieves/ (X3) during his career./ (X4) No error./ (X5)
(A). (X1)
(B). (X2)
(C). (X3)
(D). (X4)
Right Answer: C
66. Directions (Q.66-70): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct mark (E) i.e. 'No correction required' as the answer.
The crowd which has gather to protest against the decision slowly returned to their homes.
(A). which has gathered
(B). which have gather
(C). gathering up
(D). which gathers around
Right Answer: A
67. Directions (Q.66-70): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct mark (E) i.e. 'No correction required' as the answer.
The bridge in connection with the two cities will remain closed for security reasons.
(A). connects between
(B). in connection to
(C). being connected from
(D). connecting
Right Answer: D
68. Directions (Q.66-70): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct mark (E) i.e. 'No correction required' as the answer.
Newspapers have great power because their enormous circulation.
(A). on account
(B). because of
(C). as a result
(D). owing
Right Answer: B
69. Directions (Q.66-70): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct mark (E) i.e. 'No correction required' as the answer.
Besides criticism of some supervisors the Chairman still commands respect from the employees.
(A). Despite criticism from
(B). Without criticism of
(C). Except the criticism from
(D). Unless criticism of
Right Answer: A
70. Directions (Q.66-70): Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C), (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct mark (E) i.e. 'No correction required' as the answer.
He will be handling the next project since he has vastly experience in this business.
(A). vast experience
(B). vastly experienced
(C). a vast experiencing
(D). the vast experience
Right Answer: A
71. Directions (Qs.71 - 75): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
{A} His friend, however, used to lose his temper at the slightest excuse.
{B} Socrates however quietly said, ''I was expecting this, after thunder comes rain.''
{C} One day this friend decided to test Socrates' self-control.
{D} Since Socrates paid no attention to the insults he emptied a bucket of water over him.
{E} Socrates, the Greek philosopher tried hard to control himself and never lost his temper.
{F} He began to shout at the philosopher and even insulted him.
Which of the following is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
(A). A
(B). B
(C). C
(D). D
Right Answer: E
72. Directions (Qs.71 - 75): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
{A} His friend, however, used to lose his temper at the slightest excuse.
{B} Socrates however quietly said, ''I was expecting this, after thunder comes rain.''
{C} One day this friend decided to test Socrates' self-control.
{D} Since Socrates paid no attention to the insults he emptied a bucket of water over him.
{E} Socrates, the Greek philosopher tried hard to control himself and never lost his temper.
{F} He began to shout at the philosopher and even insulted him.
Which of the following is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
(A). A
(B). B
(C). C
(D). D
Right Answer: A
73. Directions (Qs.71 - 75): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
{A} His friend, however, used to lose his temper at the slightest excuse.
{B} Socrates however quietly said, ''I was expecting this, after thunder comes rain.''
{C} One day this friend decided to test Socrates' self-control.
{D} Since Socrates paid no attention to the insults he emptied a bucket of water over him.
{E} Socrates, the Greek philosopher tried hard to control himself and never lost his temper.
{F} He began to shout at the philosopher and even insulted him.
Which of the following is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
(A). A
(B). B
(C). C
(D). D
Right Answer: C
74. Directions (Qs.71 - 75): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
{A} His friend, however, used to lose his temper at the slightest excuse.
{B} Socrates however quietly said, ''I was expecting this, after thunder comes rain.''
{C} One day this friend decided to test Socrates' self-control.
{D} Since Socrates paid no attention to the insults he emptied a bucket of water over him.
{E} Socrates, the Greek philosopher tried hard to control himself and never lost his temper.
{F} He began to shout at the philosopher and even insulted him.
Which of the following is the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
(A). B
(B). C
(C). D
(D). E
Right Answer: C
75. Directions (Qs.71 - 75): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
{A} His friend, however, used to lose his temper at the slightest excuse.
{B} Socrates however quietly said, ''I was expecting this, after thunder comes rain.''
{C} One day this friend decided to test Socrates' self-control.
{D} Since Socrates paid no attention to the insults he emptied a bucket of water over him.
{E} Socrates, the Greek philosopher tried hard to control himself and never lost his temper.
{F} He began to shout at the philosopher and even insulted him.
Which of the following is the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement?
(A). F
(B). E
(C). D
(D). C
Right Answer: E
76. Directions (Qs.76 - 80): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
India can be truly proud of having made at (76) costs some very demanding biomedical products: blood bags, heart valves and Kalam- Raju stents, to name a few. However, the (77) in biomedical R and D or industry has (78) fully kept pace with the ever-growing demands. Therefore, several industries will be set up in the country with (79) technology for the (80) of medical devices. Polymers, ceramics and metal alloy industries would help themselves to produce the required biomaterials.
(A). affordable
(B). expensive
(C). trivial
(D). significant
Right Answer: A
77. Directions (Qs.76 - 80): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
India can be truly proud of having made at (76) costs some very demanding biomedical products: blood bags, heart valves and Kalam- Raju stents, to name a few. However, the (77) in biomedical R and D or industry has (78) fully kept pace with the ever-growing demands. Therefore, several industries will be set up in the country with (79) technology for the (80) of medical devices. Polymers, ceramics and metal alloy industries would help themselves to produce the required biomaterials.
(A). treatment
(B). extension
(C). implementation
(D). advancement
Right Answer: D
78. Directions (Qs.76 - 80): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
India can be truly proud of having made at (76) costs some very demanding biomedical products: blood bags, heart valves and Kalam- Raju stents, to name a few. However, the (77) in biomedical R and D or industry has (78) fully kept pace with the ever-growing demands. Therefore, several industries will be set up in the country with (79) technology for the (80) of medical devices. Polymers, ceramics and metal alloy industries would help themselves to produce the required biomaterials.
(A). indeed
(B). miraculously
(C). hopefully
(D). definitely
Right Answer: E
79. Directions (Qs.76 - 80): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
India can be truly proud of having made at (76) costs some very demanding biomedical products: blood bags, heart valves and Kalam- Raju stents, to name a few. However, the (77) in biomedical R and D or industry has (78) fully kept pace with the ever-growing demands. Therefore, several industries will be set up in the country with (79) technology for the (80) of medical devices. Polymers, ceramics and metal alloy industries would help themselves to produce the required biomaterials.
(A). known
(B). imported
(C). prudential
(D). old
Right Answer: B
80. Directions (Qs.76 - 80): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
India can be truly proud of having made at (76) costs some very demanding biomedical products: blood bags, heart valves and Kalam- Raju stents, to name a few. However, the (77) in biomedical R and D or industry has (78) fully kept pace with the ever-growing demands. Therefore, several industries will be set up in the country with (79) technology for the (80) of medical devices. Polymers, ceramics and metal alloy industries would help themselves to produce the required biomaterials.
(A). disposal
(B). use
(C). manufacture
(D). utilization
Right Answer: C
81. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
188.34 + 42.97 + 7228.34 = ?
(A). 7395.09
(B). 7637.28
(C). 7643.73
(D). 7459.65
Right Answer: D
82. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
4941 รท 27+17=?
(A). 183
(B). 200
(C). 164
(D). 181
Right Answer: B
83. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: A
84. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
16% of 350 + 75% of 280 = ?
(A). 263
(B). 236
(C). 216
(D). 266
Right Answer: D
85. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
(A). 14
(B). 256
(C). 4
(D). 16
Right Answer: C
86. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
(A). 65
(B). 13
(C). 1056.25
(D). 32.5
Right Answer: D
87. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
47% of ? = 1403.42
(A). 2176
(B). 2986
(C). 2870
(D). 2726
Right Answer: B
88. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
(A). 16
(B). 124
(C). 258
(D). 256
Right Answer: C
89. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
2.5% of 850-1.6% of 320=?
(A). 16.13
(B). 16.96
(C). 19.25
(D). 16.25
Right Answer: A
90. Directions (Q. 81-90): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: E
91. Directions (Q. 91-95): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series questions?
258 275 294 ? 338 363
(A). 316
(B). 315
(C). 318
(D). 298
Right Answer: B
92. Directions (Q. 91-95): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series questions?
17 37 77 157 317 ?
(A). 516
(B). 537
(C). 637
(D). 427
Right Answer: C
93. Directions (Q. 91-95): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series questions?
728 ? 342 215 124 63
(A). 512
(B). 545
(C). 618
(D). 511
Right Answer: D
94. Directions (Q. 91-95): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series questions?
? 1653 546 177 54 13
(A). 4974
(B). 2314
(C). 2348
(D). 3291
Right Answer: A
95. Directions (Q. 91-95): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series questions?
134 255 ? 568 764 989
(A). 426
(B). 385
(C). 399
(D). 409
Right Answer: C
96. How many solid spherical balls each of radius 1 cm can be made out of solid metallic cube of edge 22 cm?
(A). 22
(B). 120
(C). 121
(D). 2541
Right Answer: D
97. The average dividend paid during 7 years by a company is 17.5%. The dividend paid for the first 6 years were 12.5, 15, 18, 12.5, 20 and 18 percent respectively. What is the dividend for the 7th year?
(A). 17.5%
(B). 18.5%
(C). 26.5%
(D). 25%
Right Answer: C
98. There are 26 students in a class and one of them who is 14 years old leaves the class and his place is filled up by a newcomer, if the average age is thereby lowered by one month, what is the age of the newcomer?
(A). 11 years 11 months
(B). 12 years
(C). 13 years 11 months
(D). 16 years
Right Answer: A
99. The ratio between the ages of P and Q four years ago was 6 : 7. If the total of their ages at present is 60 years, what is the ratio of their present ages?
(A). 4 : 5
(B). 8 : 9
(C). 7 : 8
(D). 6 : 7
Right Answer: C
100. Sixteen men can complete a work in fifteen days. Twenty four children can do the same work in twenty days. In how many days will eight men and eight children together complete the same work?
(A). 16
(B). 15
(C). 20
(D). 18
Right Answer: C
101. Directions (Q. 101-105): Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions accordingly. Following graph gives the demand and production of refrigerators of five companies A, B, C, D and E (in thousands)
The production of company B is what percent of its demand?
(A). 88.8%
(B). 45%
(C). 112.5%
(D). 75%
Right Answer: D
102. Directions (Q. 101-105): Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions accordingly. Following graph gives the demand and production of refrigerators of five companies A, B, C, D and E (in thousands)
What is the average production of refrigerators by all the companies?
(A). 3600
(B). 25000
(C). 36000
(D). 31000
Right Answer: C
103. Directions (Q. 101-105): Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions accordingly. Following graph gives the demand and production of refrigerators of five companies A, B, C, D and E (in thousands)
The production of company E is what percent of the production of company A?
(A). 30%
(B). 180%
(C). 85%
(D). 40%
Right Answer: B
104. Directions (Q. 101-105): Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions accordingly. Following graph gives the demand and production of refrigerators of five companies A, B, C, D and E (in thousands)
The production of refrigerators by company E is the same as the production of which of the following pairs of the companies?
(A). A and D
(B). B And A
(C). D And B
(D). C and A
Right Answer: E
105. Directions (Q. 101-105): Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions accordingly. Following graph gives the demand and production of refrigerators of five companies A, B, C, D and E (in thousands)
The difference between the average production of the companies B & D and the average productions of the companies A & C is
(A). 3500
(B). 15000
(C). 2500
(D). 2000
Right Answer: C
106. a puts
of the capital for of the time,B puts of the capital for of the time and C puts rest of the capital for the whole time. Then the ratio of their profits is-(A). 8 : 6 : 7
(B). 6 : 7 : 9
(C). 9 : 8 : 6
(D). 2 : 4 : 8
Right Answer: C
107. In a tournament, every team plays one match each with the other teams. What is the total number of matches played if 10 teams participated in the tournment?
(A). 55
(B). 45
(C). 90
(D). 110
Right Answer: B
108. The circumference of two circles is 88 metres and 132 metres respectively. What is the difference between the area of the larger circle and the samller circle ?
(A). 440 sq.m
(B). 510 sq.m
(C). 770 sq.m
(D). 225 sq.m
Right Answer: C
109. Directions (Q. 109-110): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following questions ?
(A). 2
(B). 3
(C). 5
(D). 4
Right Answer: B
110. Directions (Q. 109-110): What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following questions ?
(A). 2.6
(B). 1.6
(C). 4.2
(D). 2.8
Right Answer: A
111. Directions (Q. 111-113): What approximate value should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following questions? (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value)
7331 รท 46.93 + 19.08 = ?
(A). 165
(B). 153
(C). 185
(D). 175
Right Answer: D
112. Directions (Q. 111-113): What approximate value should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following questions? (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value)
(A). 23
(B). 32
(C). 25
(D). 28
Right Answer: A
113. Directions (Q. 111-113): What approximate value should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following questions? (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value)
134.039 + 24.869 + 98.181 = ?
(A). 265
(B). 252
(C). 257
(D). 275
Right Answer: C
114. The ratio between the length and the breadth of a rectangular garden is 5 : 3. If the perimeter of the garden is 160 meters, what will be the area of a 5 meter wide road around it's outside?
(A). 600 sq.meters
(B). 1,200 sq.meters
(C). 900 sq. meters
(D). Data inadequate
Right Answer: C
115. A man buys an article with 30 percent concession on the labelled price. He sold it for Rs.1,820 with 30 percent profit on the labelled price. At what price did he buy the article?
(A). Rs.1,274
(B). Rs.980
(C). Rs.1,456
(D). Rs.1,092
Right Answer: B
116. In an examination it is required to get 40% of the aggregate marks to pass. A student gets 224 marks and is declared failed by 16 marks. What are the maximum aggregate marks a student can get?
(A). 800
(B). 860
(C). 600
(D). Cannot be determined
Right Answer: C
117. A 415 m long train running at 64 kmph speed crosses a bridge in 36 seconds. Find the length of the bridge.
(A). 250 m
(B). 200 m
(C). 300 m
(D). 225 m
Right Answer: D
118. The difference between 62% of a number and 49% of the same number is 5130. What is 35% of that number?
(A). 4795
(B). 4630
(C). 4156
(D). 4450
Right Answer: A
119. The population of a city increases by 10% in one year and decreases by 10% the next year. If at the end of second year, the population is 99000, what was it in the beginning of first year?
(A). 120000
(B). 110000
(C). 100000
(D). 95000
Right Answer: C
120. A pipe can fill a tank in
hours. Because of leakage it takes hour more time. If the tank is full, how long would be leakage empty the full cistern ?(A). 30 hours
(B). 45 hours
(C). 35 hours
(D). 15 hours
Right Answer: B
121. In a certain code DATE is written as # % $ @ and STYLE is written asโ… $ ยฉ โ‘@. . How is DELAY written in that code?
(A).
# @ โ‘ % ยฉ
(B).
# ยฉ $ % @
(C).
# @ $ % ยฉ
(D).
# $ โ‘ % ยฉ
Right Answer: A
122. In a certain code COMPANY is written as ZOBQNPD. How is EDUCATE written in that code?
(A). FEVDBUF
(B). FUBDVEF
(C). FUBDUEF
(D). FUADVEF
Right Answer: B
123. How many such pairs of the letters are there in the word 'COMPETITION' each of which have as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabets?
(A). None
(B). One
(C). Two
(D). Three
Right Answer: E
124. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group?
(A). 19
(B). 27
(C). 29
(D). 31
Right Answer: B
125. If 'water' is called 'black', 'black' is called 'tree', 'tree' is called 'blue', 'blue' is called 'rain', 'rain' is called 'pen', and 'pen' is called 'pencil'. Which of the following will give fruits?
(A). blue
(B). rain
(C). black
(D). pen
Right Answer: A
126. How many meaningful three letter English words can be formed with the letters DAN, using each letter only once in each word?
(A). None
(B). One
(C). Two
(D). Three
Right Answer: D
127. Four of the follwoing five are alike in a certain way so form a group. Which is the one that does not belongs to the group?
(A). Ginger
(B). Garlic
(C). Brinjal
(D). Carrot
Right Answer: C
128. If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, second, third and fifth letters of the word 'TECHNOLOGY'. Which of the following would be the third letter of that word? If no such word can be made, give 'X' as your answer and if more than one such words can be formed, give your answer as 'Y'.
(A). C
(B). T
(C). N
(D). X
Right Answer: C
129. In a certain code 1 2 3 4 means "He is an Engineer", 3 4 5 6 means "Her husband is an Engineer", 2 7 8 means. "He likes banana". Which of the following means "Banana"?
(A). 3
(B). 4
(C). 8
(D). 6
Right Answer: E
130. Introducing a man a woman said "He is the son of my mother's mother's son". How is the man related to the woman?
(A). Cousin
(B). Brother
(C). Maternal Uncle
(D). Paternal Uncle
Right Answer: A
131. Directions (Qs.131 - 135): Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:
M J % 4 T E K I 9 # P A $ Q 3 8 N 5 U 7 W โ… B @ D F ยฉ 1 Z 6 H
How many such symbols are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and immediately allowed by a consonant?
(A). None
(B). One
(C). Two
(D). Three
Right Answer: B
132. Directions (Qs.131 - 135): Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:
M J % 4 T E K I 9 # P A $ Q 3 8 N 5 U 7 W โ… B @ D F ยฉ 1 Z 6 H
How many such consonants are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a number?
(A). None
(B). One
(C). Two
(D). Three
Right Answer: C
133. Directions (Qs.131 - 135): Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:
M J % 4 T E K I 9 # P A $ Q 3 8 N 5 U 7 W โ… B @ D F ยฉ 1 Z 6 H
If all the symbols are deleted from the above arrangement, which of the following will be the sixth to the right of the thirteenth from the right end?
(A). B
(B). 9
(C). D
(D). I
Right Answer: A
134. Directions (Qs.131 - 135): Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:
M J % 4 T E K I 9 # P A $ Q 3 8 N 5 U 7 W โ… B @ D F ยฉ 1 Z 6 H
If all the digits are removed from the above arrangement, which of the following will be the fourth to the left of the twentieth from the left end?
(A). H
(B). 4
(C). B
(D). ?
Right Answer: D
135. Directions (Qs.131 - 135): Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:
M J % 4 T E K I 9 # P A $ Q 3 8 N 5 U 7 W โ… B @ D F ยฉ 1 Z 6 H
Four of the following five are alike in a certain way so form a group. Which is the one that does not belongs to that group?
(A). I9E
(B). 7W5
(C).
ยฉ1D
(D). QA3
Right Answer: D
136. Directions (Qs.136- 140): In each of the questions below are given three statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Read the statements and conclusions which follow it
Statements:
Some cats are dogs
All dogs are elephants
Some elephants are animals
Conclusions:
(I) Some cats are animals
(II) No animal is cat
(A). if only conclusion I follows
(B). if only conclusion II follows
(C). if either conclusion I or II follows
(D). if neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Right Answer: C
137. Directions (Qs.136- 140): In each of the questions below are given three statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Read the statements and conclusions which follow it
Statements:
All pens are pencils
All pencils are papers
No paper is book
Conclusions:
(I) Some papers are pens
(II) No book is pencil
(A). if only conclusion I follows
(B). if only conclusion II follows
(C). if either conclusion I or II follows
(D). if neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Right Answer: E
138. Directions (Qs.136- 140): In each of the questions below are given three statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Read the statements and conclusions which follow it
Statements:
Some houses are roads
No road is table
Some tables are chairs
Conclusions:
(I) Some houses are tables
(II) No table is house
(A). if only conclusion I follows
(B). if only conclusion II follows
(C). if either conclusion I or II follows
(D). if neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Right Answer: C
139. Directions (Qs.136- 140): In each of the questions below are given three statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Read the statements and conclusions which follow it
Statements:
All monkeys are dogs
No dog is rabbit
Some rabbits are owls
Conclusions:
(I) Some monkeys are rabbits
(II) No monkey is rabbit
(A). if only conclusion I follows
(B). if only conclusion II follows
(C). if either conclusion I or II follows
(D). if neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Right Answer: B
140. Directions (Qs.136- 140): In each of the questions below are given three statements are followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Read the statements and conclusions which follow it
Statements:
Some books are pens
Some pens are papers
No paper is fan
Conclusions:
(I) All pens are being books is a possibility
(II) Some pens are not fans
(A). if only conclusion I follows
(B). if only conclusion II follows
(C). if either conclusion I or II follows
(D). if neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Right Answer: E
141. Directions (141-145): In the following questions symbols @ # % $ and ยฉ are used with different meaning as follows.
A@ B means A is not greater than B
A ยฉ B means A is not smaller than B
A $ B means A is neither greater than nor equal to B
A # B means A is neither less than nor equal to B
A % B means A is neither greater than nor less than B
In each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find out which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/ are definitely true.
Statements:
A@ B, B ยฉ C, C # D
Conclusions:
(I) A $ D
(II) B # D
(A). if only conclusion I is true
(B). if only conclusion II is true
(C). if either conclusion I or II is true
(D). if neither conclusion I nor II is true
Right Answer: B
142. Directions (141-145): In the following questions symbols @ # % $ and ยฉ are used with different meaning as follows.
A@ B means A is not greater than B
A ยฉ B means A is not smaller than B
A $ B means A is neither greater than nor equal to B
A # B means A is neither less than nor equal to B
A % B means A is neither greater than nor less than B
In each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find out which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/ are definitely true.
Statements:
A@ B, B $ C, C # D
Conclusions:
(I) A $ C
(II) B # D
(A). if only conclusion I is true
(B). if only conclusion II is true
(C). if either conclusion I or II is true
(D). if neither conclusion I nor II is true
Right Answer: A
143. Directions (141-145): In the following questions symbols @ # % $ and ยฉ are used with different meaning as follows.
A@ B means A is not greater than B
A ยฉ B means A is not smaller than B
A $ B means A is neither greater than nor equal to B
A # B means A is neither less than nor equal to B
A % B means A is neither greater than nor less than B
In each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find out which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/ are definitely true.
Statements:
A $ B, B # C, C @ D
Conclusions:
(I) A # D
(II) A $ D
(A). if only conclusion I is true
(B). if only conclusion II is true
(C). if either conclusion I or II is true
(D). if neither conclusion I nor II is true
Right Answer: D
144. Directions (141-145): In the following questions symbols @ # % $ and ยฉ are used with different meaning as follows.
A@ B means A is not greater than B
A ยฉ B means A is not smaller than B
A $ B means A is neither greater than nor equal to B
A # B means A is neither less than nor equal to B
A % B means A is neither greater than nor less than B
In each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find out which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/ are definitely true.
Statements:
A ยฉ B, B @ C, C $ D
Conclusions:
(I) A ยฉ D
(II) A $ D
(A). if only conclusion I is true
(B). if only conclusion II is true
(C). if either conclusion I or II is true
(D). if neither conclusion I nor II is true
Right Answer: C
145. Directions (141-145): In the following questions symbols @ # % $ and ยฉ are used with different meaning as follows.
A@ B means A is not greater than B
A ยฉ B means A is not smaller than B
A $ B means A is neither greater than nor equal to B
A # B means A is neither less than nor equal to B
A % B means A is neither greater than nor less than B
In each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find out which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/ are definitely true.
Statements:
A ยฉ B, B % C, C ยฉ D
Conclusions:
(I) A # D
(II) A% D
(A). if only conclusion I is true
(B). if only conclusion II is true
(C). if either conclusion I or II is true
(D). if neither conclusion I nor II is true
Right Answer: C
146. Directions: (146 - 150): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre. D Who is second to the right of C is not to the immediate right of G. F is not between G and E. A is between B and C.
Who is to the immediate right of C?
(A). D
(B). A
(C). F
(D). Data Inadequate
Right Answer: C
147. Directions: (146 - 150): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre. D Who is second to the right of C is not to the immediate right of G. F is not between G and E. A is between B and C.
Who is to the immediate left of G?
(A). A
(B). F
(C). D
(D). Data Inadequate
Right Answer: D
148. Directions: (146 - 150): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre. D Who is second to the right of C is not to the immediate right of G. F is not between G and E. A is between B and C.
Who is sitting between A and F?
(A). C
(B). G
(C). D
(D). E
Right Answer: A
149. Directions: (146 - 150): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre. D Who is second to the right of C is not to the immediate right of G. F is not between G and E. A is between B and C.
Who is fourth to the immediate left of D?
(A). E
(B). B
(C). G
(D). Data Inadequate
Right Answer: B
150. Directions: (146 - 150): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre. D Who is second to the right of C is not to the immediate right of G. F is not between G and E. A is between B and C.
Who is opposite to G?
(A). C
(B). D
(C). E
(D). Data Inadequate
Right Answer: D
151. Directions: (151 - 155): In each of the questions below, a group of letters followed by four combinations of digit and symbols numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 are given. You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of letters based on the digits/ symbol code of each letter given below and the conditions those follow and mark the number of that combinations as your answer. If none of these combinations correctly represents the group of letters,
Conditions:
(i) If both the first and the last letters in the group are vowels both are to be coded as '?'
(ii) If the first letter is vowel and the last letter is a consonant, the codes for these two letters are to be reversed.
TMAPKI
(A). 32โ… 61ยฉ
(B).
ยฉ2โ…613
(C).
ยฉ$โ…613
(D).
ยฉ2โ…913
Right Answer: E
152. Directions: (151 - 155): In each of the questions below, a group of letters followed by four combinations of digit and symbols numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 are given. You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of letters based on the digits/ symbol code of each letter given below and the conditions those follow and mark the number of that combinations as your answer. If none of these combinations correctly represents the group of letters,
Conditions:
(i) If both the first and the last letters in the group are vowels both are to be coded as '?'
(ii) If the first letter is vowel and the last letter is a consonant, the codes for these two letters are to be reversed.
IJFNVE
(A). 375498
(B). 875493
(C). ?75498
(D). ?7549?
Right Answer: D
153. Directions: (151 - 155): In each of the questions below, a group of letters followed by four combinations of digit and symbols numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 are given. You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of letters based on the digits/ symbol code of each letter given below and the conditions those follow and mark the number of that combinations as your answer. If none of these combinations correctly represents the group of letters,
Conditions:
(i) If both the first and the last letters in the group are vowels both are to be coded as '?'
(ii) If the first letter is vowel and the last letter is a consonant, the codes for these two letters are to be reversed.
UATEMK
(A). 1โ…ยฉ 8@#
(B). #โ…ยฉ 8@1
(C).
?โ…ยฉ8@?
(D). #โ…8ยฉ @1
Right Answer: A
154. Directions: (151 - 155): In each of the questions below, a group of letters followed by four combinations of digit and symbols numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 are given. You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of letters based on the digits/ symbol code of each letter given below and the conditions those follow and mark the number of that combinations as your answer. If none of these combinations correctly represents the group of letters,
Conditions:
(i) If both the first and the last letters in the group are vowels both are to be coded as '?'
(ii) If the first letter is vowel and the last letter is a consonant, the codes for these two letters are to be reversed.
MUEVTR
(A). #@89ยฉ $
(B). $#89ยฉ@
(C). @#89ยฉ$
(D). @#89$ยฉ
Right Answer: C
155. Directions: (151 - 155): In each of the questions below, a group of letters followed by four combinations of digit and symbols numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 are given. You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of letters based on the digits/ symbol code of each letter given below and the conditions those follow and mark the number of that combinations as your answer. If none of these combinations correctly represents the group of letters,
Conditions:
(i) If both the first and the last letters in the group are vowels both are to be coded as '?'
(ii) If the first letter is vowel and the last letter is a consonant, the codes for these two letters are to be reversed.
VNTRKI
(A). 49ยฉ$13
(B). 34ยฉ$19
(C). 95ยฉ$13
(D). ?4ยฉ$1?
Right Answer: E
156. Directions: (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figure should come after the problem figures, if the sequence were continued.
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: E
157. Directions: (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figure should come after the problem figures, if the sequence were continued.
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: C
158. Directions: (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figure should come after the problem figures, if the sequence were continued.
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: B
159. Directions: (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figure should come after the problem figures, if the sequence were continued.
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: B
160. Directions: (156 - 160): In each of the questions given below which one of the five answer figure should come after the problem figures, if the sequence were continued.
(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).
Right Answer: A
161. A person who used his or her expertise to gain access to other people's computers to get information illegally or do damage is a
(A). hacker
(B). analyst
(C). instant messenger
(D). programmer
Right Answer: A
162. The simultaneous processing of two or more programs by multiple processors is-
(A). multi programming
(B). multi tasking
(C). time-sharing
(D). multi processing
Right Answer: D
163. A central computer that holds collections of data and programs for many PCs, workstations, and other computers is a(n)-
(A). super computer
(B). mini computer
(C). laptop
(D). server
Right Answer: D
164. The basic unit of a worksheet into which you enter data in Excel is called a-
(A). tab
(B). cell
(C). box
(D). range
Right Answer: B
165. The piece of hardware that converts your computer's digital signal to an analog signal that can travel over telephone lines is called
(A). red wire
(B). blue cord
(C). tower
(D). modem
Right Answer: D
166. Also called laptop computers, ..... are lightweight, portable computers with built-in monitors, keyboards, hard disk drives, batteries, and AC adapters.
(A). desktop computers
(B). micro computers
(C). notebook computers
(D). workstations
Right Answer: C
167. Total memory of system can be known using
(A). DIR commands
(B). MEM commands
(C). Warm boot
(D). TOT MEM commands
Right Answer: B
168. Tiny, specialized microprocessors installed in 'smart' appliances and automobiles are called
(A). micro computers
(B). micro controllers
(C). servers
(D). workstations
Right Answer: B
169. A system that connects, usually by special cables, a group of desktop PCs and other devices such as printers in an office or a building is called .......
(A). local area network
(B). client
(C). internet
(D). World Wide Web
Right Answer: A
170. An input device that converts letters, numbers, and other characters into electrical signals readable by a processor is called a .........
(A). keyboard
(B). mouse
(C). printer
(D). speaker
Right Answer: A
171. Semi Conductor Memory is known as
(A). RAM
(B). ROM
(C). PROM
(D). EPROM
Right Answer: A
172. Banks and other big organizations requiring large data storage use:
(A). Micro Computers
(B). Nano Computers
(C). Mainframe Computer
(D). Workstation
Right Answer: C
173. Users access mainframes by means of a ......, which has a display screen and a keyboard.
(A). client
(B). server
(C). terminal
(D). local area network
Right Answer: C
174. The cut, copy, and paste buttons are normally located on which toolbar?
(A). Status
(B). Menu
(C). Standard
(D). Formatting
Right Answer: C
175. Which of the following is NOT an example of a download?
(A). Saving pictures from the internet to your hard drive.
(B). Storing a map for your vacation from the internet to your hard drive.
(C). Saving a presentation to a CD.
(D). Saving a program from an internet site to your hard drive.
Right Answer: C
176. The .gov, .com, .net and .edu extensions are examples of ........
(A). emoticons
(B). FAQs
(C). top-level domains
(D). URLs
Right Answer: C
177. .......tags, when placed on an animal, can be used to record and track in a database all of the animals movements.
(A). POS
(B). RFID
(C). PPS
(D). GPS
Right Answer: B
178. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
(A). scanner
(B). speaker
(C). monitor
(D). printer
Right Answer: A
179. The OSI model is divided into....... processes called layers.
(A). 5
(B). 6
(C). 7
(D). 8
Right Answer: C
180. Which of the following is world's fastest super computer?
(A). TOI Tech
(B). K-computer
(C). Tianhe-1A
(D). Param
Right Answer: B
181. Calling on the prospective customers is known as........
(A). Call
(B). Communicating
(C). Prospecting
(D). Courtesy
Right Answer: A
182. Business demand which finally comes from the demand for consumer goods is called....
(A). Demand
(B). Consumer Demand
(C). Derived Demand
(D). Sales Demand
Right Answer: C
183. Consumer behaviour, 'Perception' is a process through which
(A). A consumer make ultimate purchasing
(B). A consumer's mind receives, organizes and interprets physical stimuli
(C). A consumer is repeated
(D). A consumer is satisfied
Right Answer: B
184. Reducing the business portfolio by eliminating products or business units that are not profitable or that no longer fit the company's overall strategy is called .....
(A). Downsizing
(B). Eliminating
(C). Selling
(D). Closing
Right Answer: A
185. During pricing, the factors customers' demand, cost function and the competitors' prices are collectively known as
(A). 3Cs
(B). Consumer Cs
(C). Competitions Cs
(D). C factors
Right Answer: A
186. A strategy for company growth through starting up or acquiring business outside the company's current product and markets is.....
(A). Upsizing
(B). Acquiring
(C). Diversification
(D). Centralisation
Right Answer: C
187. A formalized means of obtaining information that is to be used making marketing decisions is known as
(A). Marketing Research
(B). Business Research
(C). Project Report
(D). Market Mix
Right Answer: A
188. The collection of business and products that make up the company is ..........
(A). marketing
(B). business
(C). business portfolio
(D). market portfolio
Right Answer: C
189. The method of sending promotional items to clients is called
(A). Drip Marketing
(B). Direct Marketing
(C). Retailing
(D). Advertisement
Right Answer: A
190. A ........ is a formalized set of questions for collecting information for research.
(A). Data collation
(B). Information gathering
(C). Questionnaire
(D). Data collection
Right Answer: C
191. Any paid form of non-personal presentation and promotion of ideas, goods or services by an identified sponsor is .......
(A). Positioning
(B). Advertising
(C). Direct Marketing
(D). Selling
Right Answer: B
192. Demonstration is an exercise to .......
(A). attractively pack and display the goods
(B). understand the customers
(C). prove the characteristic of the product
(D). knowing the buying power of the customers
Right Answer: C
193. A promotion strategy that calls for spending a lot on advertising and consumer promotion to build up consumer demand is called .......
(A). Push Strategy
(B). Pull Strategy
(C). Promotion Mix
(D). IMC Mix
Right Answer: B
194. A short term incentives to encourage the purchase or sale of a product or service is called ......
(A). Sales
(B). Advertising
(C). Sales Promotion
(D). Dividend
Right Answer: C
195. The extant to which a product's perceived performance matches a buyer expectations is known as
(A). Customer Perceived Value
(B). Customer Satisfaction
(C). Customer Value
(D). Customer Demand
Right Answer: B
196. In marketing, 'Initiator' is a term which describes
(A). Who determines that some need is not being met and authorities a purchase to rectify the situation
(B). Who most directly involved in the consumption of the product
(C). Both {A} and {B}
(D). Only {A}
Right Answer: A
197. A persuading communication between the Company's representative and a prospective buyer lies under the class of............
(A). Personal Selling
(B). Direct Marketing
(C). Function Selling
(D). Target Marketing
Right Answer: A
198. Human wants that are backed by buying power is known as .........
(A). Demand
(B). Derived demand
(C). Consumer demand
(D). Buying power
Right Answer: A
199. Which among the following is not an example of Direct marketing ......
(A). Departmental stores
(B). Catalog Marketing
(C). Mail order sales
(D). Online Marketing
Right Answer: A
200. The process of evaluating each market segment attractiveness and selecting one or more segments to enter is known as ....
(A). Segmentation
(B). Market Positioning
(C). Target Marketing
(D). Market Mix
Right Answer: C
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