Q.5707·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyEconomic liberalization in India was shaped largely by the economic problems of the government than by the economic priorities of the people or by the long-term development objectives. Thus, there were limitations in conception and design which have been subsequently validated by experience. Jobless growth, persistent poverty and rising inequality have mounted as problems since economic liberalization began. And all these years later, four quiet crises confront the economy: agriculture infrastructure, industrialization and education as constraints on the country’s future prospects. These problems must be resolved if economic growth has to be sustained and transformed into meaningful development. With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: India's economy needs to be greatly integrated with global economy so as to create large number of jobs and to sustain its growth momentum. Economic liberalization would cause large economic growth which would reduce poverty and create sufficient employment in the long run. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?View question
Q.5708·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyA shop owner offers the following discount options on an article to a customer: Successive discounts or 10% and 20%, and then pay a service tax of 10% Successive discounts of 20% and 10%, and then pay a service tax of 10% Pay a service tax or 10% first, then successive discounts of 20% and 10%View question
Q.5709·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyWhat is the missing term in the following? ACPQ : BESU:: MNGI: @View question
Q.5711·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyBank credit to the industrial sector has started shrinking. Its decline has been a serious concern as credit growth is essential to revive investment. The problem's Origins lie in the incomplete reforms of the last 25 years. An institutional change that should have followed the 1991 reforms should have been setting up of a resolution corporation for banks. In a market economy with booms and busts, banks should be allowed to be set up and to fail. Today, we cannot shut down banks because there is no proper system to shut them down. Weak loss-making banks continue to need more capital. Which one of the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?View question
Q.5712·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyIndia has tremendous potential for solar energy. We all realize that we have to stop burning fossil fuels to meet our energy needs. But certain renewable resources are still going through their cost Curves and learning curves to get the required amount of output. The Indian Government has strongly committed to its targets of reducing emissions by 33 percent by 2030, and towards this it has initiated a strong push towards a gas-based economy and has also invested heavily in renewable energy. However, business houses are wary of investing too heavily in renewable energy at a time when the technology is not yet ready. Which one of the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?View question
Q.5713·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyIndia has tremendous potential for solar energy. We all realize that we have to stop burning fossil fuels to meet our energy needs. But certain renewable resources are still going through their cost Curves and learning curves to get the required amount of output. The Indian Government has strongly committed to its targets of reducing emissions by 33 percent by 2030, and towards this it has initiated a strong push towards a gas-based economy and has also invested heavily in renewable energy. However, business houses are wary of investing too heavily in renewable energy at a time when the technology is not yet ready. With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: Governments often provide inefficient and costly subsidies for technologies that may not be ready in the near future. India’s commitment of reducing emissions by 33% by 2030 shall be on the basis of gas-based economy. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?View question
Q.5714·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyMany people understand the connection n solid waste management and health in terms of the consequences of unattended heaps of garbage which become home for flies and other Vermin. However, there is another aspect that is not well-understood, that is, what happens when unscientific solid waste management combines with poor drainage and dumping of untreated sewage into drains which are meant to carry storm water during rains. The result is choked drains which are full of stagnant water breeding mosquitoes, resulting in the spread of water-borne diseases. In the context of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the critical message of the passage?View question
Q.5715·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyTwo Statements S1 and S2 are given below with regard to two numbers followed by a Question: S1: Their product is 21. S2: Their sum is 10. Question: What are the two numbers? Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Statements and the Question?View question
Q.5716·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyA sum of Rs. 2,500 is distributed among X, Y and Z in the ratio 1/2 : 3/4 : 5/6 . What is the difference between the maximum share and the minimum share?View question
Q.5717·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyAlthough most of the Genetically Modified (GM) crops cultivated now are genetically engineered for a single trait, in future, crops genetically engineered for more than one trait will be the norm. Thus, biotechnology's role in agriculture and the regulation or the same cannot be understood solely in the context of the current generation of GM crops. Instead, there is a need to take a comprehensive look, taking into account various aspects, including socio-economic impacts, so that the potential or the technology can be harnessed while minimizing negative impacts. Given the importance of biotechnology in developing varieties that can help in climate change mitigation and adaptation, not using biotechnology as a part of the climate change action plan cannot be an option. Domestic regulation of biotechnology cannot be viewed in isolation of trade policy and obligations under various international treaties and conventions. Which one of the following statements best implies the crux of the passage?View question
Q.5718·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyHow many integers are there between 1 and 100 which have 4 as a digit but are not divisible by 4?View question
Q.5719·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyThree Statements S1, S2 and S3 are given below followed by a Question: S1: C is younger than D, but older than A and B. S2: D is the oldest. S3: A is older than B. Question: Who among A, B, C and D is the youngest? Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Statements and the Question?View question
Q.5720·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyA is 16th from the left end in a row or boys and V is 18th from the right end. Q is 11th from A towards the right and 3rd from V towards the right end. How many boys are there in the row?View question
Q.5721·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyConsider the following sequence of numbers: How many odd numbers are followed by the odd number in the above sequence?View question
Q.5722·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyHow many zeroes are there at the end of the following product?View question
Q.5723·Miscellaneous·2020·Easy.Let XYZ be a three-digit number, where (x + y + Z) is not a multiple of 3. Then (XYZ + YZX + ZXY) is not divisible byView question
Q.5724·Miscellaneous·2020·EasyTwo Statements are given followed by two Conclusions: Statements: All cats are black. Conclusion-I: All dogs are black. Conclusion-II: Some dogs are not black. Which of the above Conclusions logically follows/follow from the two given Statements disregarding commonly known facts?View question