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180 MCQs · GS + GS-II
Assamese language is recognized as a classical language in 2024. In this respect, consider the following statements : 1. The recognition came from Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru. 2. The recognition enables to establish a Central University for Assamese Language. 3. The recognition facilitates the establishment of an Advanced Centre for Classical Assamese Language. 4. As a result of the recognition, Assam Sahitya Sabha will be receiving financial grant from the Government of India directly. Select the correct statement(s) from above using the codes given below.
Match the monuments mentioned in the left with their places in the right : Monuments a. Rock-cut temple b. Bhubaneswari temple c. Mahabhairab temple d. Ghanashyam temple (Dol) Places 1. Joysagar 2. Tezpur 3. Maibong 4. Guwahati Select the correct match using the codes given below.
Which distinction did Mayank Chakraborty achieve in 2026 for the first time for Assam and North-East India?
The monumental work compiled and edited by Sir G. A. Grierson and published in 1904 is popularly known as LSI. What is the full form of LSI?
Consider the names of former Chief Minister of Assam : 1. Mahendra Mohan Choudhury 2. Jogendra Nath Hazarika 3. Kesab Chandra Gogoi 4. Anwara Taimur Who among them were once the Speaker of Legislative Assembly of Assam too? Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following civilian honours was/were awarded to Dr. Bhupen Hazarika during his lifetime? 1. Padma Shri 2. Padma Bhushan 3. Padma Vibhushan 4. Bharat Ratna Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Match the names of the books in List-I with the authors in List-II : List-I a. A Comprehensive History of Assam b. The Comprehensive History of Assam c. Assam in the Days of the Company d. The Tai and the Tai Kingdoms List-II 1. Dr. Surya Kumar Bhuyan 2. Padmeswar Gogoi 3. Swarnalata Baruah 4. Heramba Kanta Borpujari Select the correct match using the codes given below.
With regard to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements : 1. Both USA and Iran share the ownership of the Strait of Hormuz. 2. Both Iran and Oman have geographical control over the Strait of Hormuz due to their proximity to the Strait. 3. The USA, Israel, Iran War (2026) is being fought for the control of the Strait of Hormuz. 4. It is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.
Match the dance forms mentioned in List-I with the ethnic communities mentioned in List-II : List-I a. Farkanti Dance b. Bahuwa Dance c. Wangala Dance d. Langkhun Dance List-II 1. Garo 2. Tiwa 3. Rabha 4. Sonowal Kachari Select the correct match using the codes given below.
Match the Samhati of the Neo-Vaishnavism of Assam given in List-I with the name of the Sattra belonging to the particular Samhati from List-II : List-I a. Brahma Samhati b. Purush Samhati c. Nika Samhati d. Kaal Samhati List-II 1. Narowa Sattra 2. Kamalabari Sattra 3. Auniati Sattra 4. Mayamara Sattra Select the correct match using the codes given below.
Match the movements in List-I with the personality or organization spearheading them in List-II : List-I a. Chipko Movement b. Narmada Bachao Andolan c. Appiko Movement d. Jungle Bachao Andolan List-II 1. Tribes of Singhbhum 2. Panduranga Hegde 3. Sunderlal Bahuguna 4. Medha Patkar and Baba Amte Select the correct match using the codes given below.
Match the Indian Classic mentioned in List-I with its author from List-II : List-I a. Gora b. The Guide c. Devdas d. Godan List-II 1. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay 2. Munshi Premchand 3. R. K. Narayan 4. Rabindranath Tagore Select the correct match using the codes given below.
Following are some of the tributaries of the Brahmaputra. Classify them into two groups—(i) which are on the North Bank and (ii) which are on the South Bank of the Brahmaputra. 1. Kolong 2. Bargang 3. Aie 4. Krishnai 5. Belsiri 6. Manah 7. Disang 8. Dikrong 9. Jhanji 10. Kakodonga Select the correct clusters given below.
Consider the following statements : 1. The United Nations Security Council reflects contemporary geopolitical realities. 2. The G20 includes countries representing a major share of global GDP and population. 3. IMF provides long-term development financing to low-income countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
During the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2025, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, made certain suggestions as listed below : 1. Making the supply chain of critical minerals secure and resilient 2. Promoting responsible use of AI 3. Establishing a unified BRICS military force for regional security 4. Setting up a science and research repository Select the correct suggestions using the codes given below.
Consider the following : 1. India imports more than 85% of crude oil. 2. Russia is the single largest supplier of crude oil to India. 3. India's strategic petroleum reserves can cover about 9 days emergency requirement of the country. 4. The oil marketing companies also separately maintain a reserve of about 2 months requirement of the country. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
'Direct Air Capture' is an emerging technology. Which of the following is true about 'Direct Air Capture'?
Which of the following statements about 'Green Climate Fund' is not true?
Consider the following statements about quantum computer (quantum computing) : 1. It is a rapidly advancing field that uses quantum mechanics to process information using 'qubits' instead of binary bits. 2. Many computer giants in the world are competing to produce working models of quantum computers. 3. 'Majorana 1' by Microsoft is the world's first quantum processor powered by topological qubits. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements about ongoing FIFA World Cup, 2026 (soccer) is/are true? 1. A total of 32 teams are taking part in the tournament. 2. USA, Canada and Mexico are jointly hosting the tournament. 3. It is the first time 3 nations are taking part in the FIFA World Cup. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
The rock-cut caves in Udayagiri and Khandagiri Hills in Odisha belong to which of the following?
The Banskhera inscription is associated with which of the following kings?
The ancient river Saraswati mentioned in the Rigveda is identified with which of the following rivers?
Which of the following inscriptions of early Assam was issued by Bhaskaravarman?
With reference to the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following pairs of ancient sites and their notable archaeological findings : List-I a. Lothal b. Kalibangan c. Dholavira d. Banawali List-II 1. Evidence of a ploughed field 2. Remains of a large dockyard 3. A terracotta replica of a plough 4. Ten large-sized signs of the script Select the correct match using the codes given below.
With reference to the contribution of Semsonsing Ingti, consider the following statements : 1. He played a crucial role as a co-opted member in the Bordoloi Sub-Committee for the inclusion of the Karbis under the Sixth Schedule. 2. He encouraged the scattered Karbi groups to settle in the Mikir Hills to acquire government facilities. 3. He advocated for the complete separation of Karbi Anglong from the State of Assam to form an independent Karbi State. 4. He is also known as the Father of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council. Which of the statements given above are correct?
King Rudra Singha wanted to conquer Bengal and extend his territory because 1. he wanted to form a Hindu confederacy 2. he wanted to be the all-powerful supreme ruler in India 3. he wanted to include a part of the River Ganga in his kingdom 4. he wanted to take revenge upon the Mughals Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Ralph Fitch visited Koch Bihar in 1585 and met benevolent King Naranarayan as a benevolent monarch. Reason (R) : Because according to him, Naranarayan established hospitals even for animals and birds and they did not kill any living creatures. Which of the following options is correct?
Match the following names in List-I with the Ahom rulers in List-II : List-I a. Supatpha b. Sukhrungpha c. Sutanpha d. Suhitpongpha List-II 1. Rudra Singha 2. Gadadhar Singha 3. Gaurinath Singha 4. Siva Singha Select the correct match using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements about the play, Nil Darpan are true? 1. It was written in 1860. 2. Its author is Munshi Premchand. 3. Its author is Dinabandhu Mitra. 4. It portrayed the oppression of Bengal peasants by the European indigo planters. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Who was the first propounder of the doctrine of 'passive resistance'?
Mahavira was considered to be the _____ Tirthankara.
Match the authors of List-I with their works in List-II : List-I a. Hema Saraswati b. Bakul Kayastha c. Kaviraj Chakraborty d. Dutiram Hazarika List-II 1. Kali Bharat Buranji 2. Prahlada Charita 3. Kitabat Manjari 4. Sankhachuda Vadha Select the correct match using the codes given below.
The French traveller, Jean-Baptiste Chevalier visited ancient Assam during the reign of which Ahom ruler in mid-18th century? He visited the Ahom capital to establish trade.
Arrange the following rock systems of India in chronological order of formation : 1. Dharwar Rock System 2. Vindhyan Rock System 3. Archaean Rock System 4. Gondwana Rock System Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Consider the following pairs : 1. Alluvial Soil : Brahmaputra and Barak Valleys 2. Red Soil : Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills 3. Laterite Soil : Meghalaya Plateau fringe areas 4. Sandy Soil : River Islands (Chars) and riverbeds Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following pairs regarding the festivals of North-East India are incorrectly matched? 1. Moatsu Festival : Nagaland 2. Bwisagu Festival : Meghalaya 3. Sangai Festival : Manipur 4. Thabal Chongba : Mizoram Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements about the languages of India are correct? 1. India has 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule. 2. Tamil is the oldest surviving classical language in India. 3. Hindi is the mother tongue for over 50% of India's population. 4. Sanskrit is recognized as a classical language but is spoken as a mother tongue by less than 0.1% of the population. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Arrange the following tribes of Assam in descending order of population (2011 census) : 1. Mishing 2. Rabha 3. Bodo 4. Karbi Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements concerning location of countries in relation to the equator is/are not correct? 1. The equator passes through Gabon, Congo, Uganda and Kenya. 2. Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Brunei are located on the north of equator. 3. The equator passes through Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela and Guyana. 4. The equator does not pass through Maldives and Indonesia. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following rivers that flow into Assam and originate from Bhutan?
Consider the following statements : 1. Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Dima Hasao district of Assam. 2. Dehing Patkai National Park is known as the Amazon of the East. 3. Sikhna Jhwhwlao National Park is the 8th National Park of Assam. 4. Manas is the only biosphere reserve of Assam. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Match the following dress forms (in List-II) with their corresponding communities of Assam (in List-I) : List-I (Community) a. Karbi b. Dimasa c. Bodo d. Rabha List-II (Dress form) 1. Kambang 2. Pokok 3. Dokhona 4. Rijamphain Select the correct match using the codes given below.
Match the following wildlife sanctuaries (in List-I) with their corresponding features (in List-II) : List-I a. Pobitora b. Hollongapar c. Deepor Beel d. Chakrashila List-II 1. Golden langur 2. High rhino density 3. Ramsar Site 4. Gibbon habitat Select the correct match using the codes given below.
Which of the following pairs are incorrectly matched? Island/Volcano Country 1. Hawaii USA 2. Mount Fuji Philippines 3. Barren Island India 4. Mayon Indonesia Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Consider the following statements : 1. The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. 2. The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. 3. The Karakum Canal is a major irrigation and water supply canal located in Iran. 4. The Indira Gandhi Canal originates from the Harike Barrage in Punjab and flows through Rajasthan supplying water to the Thar Desert. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Consider the following statements : 1. The monsoon winds always blow from land to sea during summer. 2. The Bay of Bengal branch brings rainfall to North-East India. 3. El Nino leads to weaker monsoon rainfall in India. 4. Tamil Nadu receives most of its rainfall during the North-East monsoon. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
With reference to the forest cover of India, consider the following statements : 1. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in terms of area. 2. Mizoram has more than 80% forest cover. 3. India State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2023 reports that India's total forest cover is about 21.76% of the country's total geographical area. 4. India's forest cover is unevenly distributed across States. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Ocean Current Ocean Name 1. Gulf Stream Atlantic Ocean 2. Kuroshio Pacific Ocean 3. Benguela Indian Ocean 4. Peru Southern Ocean Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
The Chief Minister's Green Fellowship was launched in Assam in 2024-25. What are some of the objectives of the programme? 1. Creating skilled and environmentally conscious youth 2. Providing internship on 'Environmental Sustainability and Innovative Solution' for select youth in a reputed foreign institution/university 3. Facilitating legislative policy training for select youth 4. Enabling entry of youths from marginalized communities into environmental policy making Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements are correct about the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026? 1. The Bill has made some changes in the definition of a transgender person. 2. The Bill makes the recommendation of a designated medical board mandatory for the District Magistrate to issue a certificate of identity to a transgender person. 3. The Bill provides for reservation of transgender person into educational institutions. 4. The Bill expands the ambit of offences against transgender persons and increases the quantum of punishment too. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Identify the false statements about the provision of lateral entry into the Civil Services in India : 1. Individuals with domain expertise and a proven track record in relevant fields from the private sector, autonomous bodies, or public sector undertakings are eligible to apply for these positions. 2. Lateral entry must follow the existing norms and criteria of reservation policies being practised. 3. These lateral entrants are appointed on contract for 3 years, which can be extended to a maximum of 5 years. 4. Women are given special emphasis under the system of lateral entries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements is correct about NITI Aayog?
Match the following schemes (in List-I) with the key focus areas (in List-II) : List-I a. Guru Dakshina Scheme b. Mukhyamantri Jibon Prerana Scheme c. Governor Assam's Pratibha Protsahan Yojana d. Ornnodoi Scheme List-II 1. Poverty alleviation 2. Financial assistance to non-provincial teachers 3. Graduate students 4. Civil Service aspirants Select the correct match using the codes given below.
Which of the following facts about the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) of India are not true? 1. The original plan comprised of nine key missions. 2. National Rainwater Harvesting Mission is one of the initiatives under NAPCC. 3. Sustaining the Himalayan ecosystem is one of the core missions under the plan. 4. NAPCC goals are in alignment with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Consider the following statements about the institutional mechanisms under India's Act East Policy : 1. East Asia Summit (EAS) serves as the premier forum for strategic dialogue in the Asia-Pacific region. 2. Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP) involves sea, river, and road routes aiming to boost trade and improve logistical access to India's North-East. 3. Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) extends India's reach to the Pacific Island nations. 4. Mekong-Ganga Cooperation connects India with islands of South-East Asian countries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Place the following events in the ascending order from the time of their commencement : 1. Operation Meghdoot 2. Operation Vijay 3. Operation Smiling Buddha 4. Galwan Valley Standoff Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements regarding the rules and provisions of the Assam Panchayat Act, 1994 are correct? 1. The Act establishes a three-tier system. 2. The Act provides reservation of seats and offices for the President/Vice President of Zila Parishad and Anchalik Panchayat for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women. 3. The Act outlines specific, mandatory revenue sharing from Haat (market) sales. 4. The latest amendment to the Assam Panchayat Act, 1994 has taken place in the form of the Assam Panchayat (Amendment) Act, 2025. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Match List-I with List-II : List-I a. Justice Soumitra Saikia Commission b. Justice Anima Hazarika Commission c. Justice K. N. Saikia Commission d. Hari Shankar Brahma Committee List-II 1. Coal mining tragedy in Dima Hasao district 2. Death of Zubeen Garg 3. Protection of land rights of indigenous people 4. Extra-judicial investigation Select the correct match using the codes given below.
In the 2025-26 Budget, the Indian Government sought to promote AVGC—animation, visual effects, gaming and comics, as part of the country's
The President of India summons, prorogues and dissolves the legislature. What does prorogue mean?
According to the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India, as amended by the Constitution (Ninety-First Amendment) Act, 2003, a merger between political parties shall be exempted from disqualification on the ground of defection only if
With reference to the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements and identify the incorrect answer from the options given below.
Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court of India's proceedings on February 03, 2026 involving Meta platforms and WhatsApp : Assertion (A): The Court issued a stern warning to Meta platforms, characterising their data sharing practices under the 2021 Privacy Policy as a 'decent way of committing theft of private information'. Reason (R) : The Court held that the 'take-it-or-leave-it' approach to user agreements ensures that digital consent is efficiently gathered through an implicit and assumed acceptance of terms. Which of the following options is correct?
According to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, besides the High Court and Courts constituted under other laws, which of the following is not classified as one of the Criminal Courts in the States?
A land customs station is a designated place on an international land border where customs and immigration formalities for movement of goods and people are carried out. North-East India shares boundaries with Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Bangladesh, and has a number of such land customs stations. Indicate the correct matching from the Lists given below : List-I (Name of Land Customs Station) List-II (State where located) 1. Hatisar Assam 2. Sutarkandi Assam 3. Moreh Nagaland 4. Borsora Manipur Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
The criteria for identifying Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are 1. pre-agricultural level of technology 2. low level of literacy 3. economic backwardness 4. a declining or stagnant population Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
The Indian Constitution includes special provisions under Part XXI, Articles 371A to 371H to safeguard the unique cultural, social and customary practices of certain North-Eastern States. Match the Articles in List-I which apply to specific North-Eastern States in List-II : List-I a. Article 371A b. Article 371B c. Article 371C d. Article 371G List-II 1. Assam 2. Manipur 3. Mizoram 4. Nagaland Select the correct match using the codes given below.
Match the schemes pertaining to Assam in List-I with their provisions in List-II : List-I a. Orunodoi Scheme b. Assam Arogya Nidhi (AAN) Scheme c. Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni d. Kanaklata Mahila Sabalikaran Yojana List-II 1. A pension scheme for senior citizens covering all eligible individuals in the State 2. A flagship scheme under the Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission aiming to generate sustainable livelihood for women in rural areas by forming Self-Help Groups (SHGs) 3. A major poverty alleviation programme that provides monthly financial assistance to poor households through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) 4. Provides financial assistance for the treatment of serious diseases and injuries, including those caused by natural or man-made disasters for families with an annual income of less than ₹5 lakh Select the correct match using the codes given below.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council comprises which of the following members?
Which of the following Ramsar Sites are located in North-East India? 1. Tampara Lake 2. Pala Wetland 3. Ansupa Lake 4. Rudrasagar Lake Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
The concept of sustainable development was popularized by
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Many economists argue that it is weak institutional structures that are fundamental cause of underdevelopment. 2. Institutions are the humanly devised constraints that shape human interactions. 3. Economic institutions influence the structure of economic incentives in the society. 4. Extractive institutions create 'vicious circles' where poor governance, property rights violations, and rent-seeking hinder long-term economic development and investor confidence. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly matched? 1. Basic Needs Approach : International Labour Organization 2. Capability Approach : Amartya Sen 3. Human Capital Approach : Gary Becker and Theodore Schultz 4. Human Development Approach : International Monetary Fund Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana aims at creating what opportunity in urban areas? 1. Self-employment 2. Skill training 3. Livelihood 4. Wage employment Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Arrange the following in chronological order of their constitution by the Government of India to define poverty line : 1. Alagh Committee 2. Tendulkar Committee 3. Lakdawala Committee 4. Rangarajan Committee Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society (ASRLMS) is implementing the DAY-NRLM in the State since
The Stand-Up India Scheme specifically targets inclusive entrepreneurship among
A critical challenge faced by social sector situations like PM-KISAN and PMAY in achieving complete inclusive coverage is
Choose the correct choice of scientist and the related discovery.
The most critical pathway of industrial pollution badly affecting ecosystem is
Tropical rainforests in India are mostly distributed in
Why is species diversity on the Earth highest in the tropical region?
Match the following species (in List-I) with their correct conservation status (in List-II) : List-I (Species) a. One-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) b. White-winged duck (Asarcornis scutulata) c. Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei) d. Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) List-II (IUCN Conservation Status) 1. Endangered 2. Least concern 3. Critically endangered 4. Vulnerable Select the correct match using the codes given below.
The Union Government has designated various waterways in India as National Waterways under the National Waterways Act, 2016. The National Waterway 2 (two) connects which stretch of rivers?
How many biogeographic zones and provinces are there in India?
Which of the following GI-tagged fruits is incorrectly paired with its State? (A) Kaji Nemu : Assam (B) Tamenglong Orange : Manipur (C) Memong Narang : Nagaland (D) Khasi Mandarin : Meghalaya
According to the India State of Forest Report, 2023, which North-Eastern State has the highest percentage of forest cover in relation to its total geographical area?
Consider the following statements about LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) : 1. It consists mainly of methane. 2. Ethyl mercaptan is added to it for leak detection. 3. It burns with a blue flame. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following are the applications of 'Ultrasonic waves'? 1. Cleaning parts located in hard-to-reach places 2. Detecting cracks and flaws in metal blocks 3. Echocardiography Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following is/are the reason(s) for using 'mercury' in thermometers? 1. It does not stick to the glass tube. 2. It is a good conductor of heat. 3. It is opaque and shining. 4. It has a high boiling point. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
The refractive index of ice is 1.31 and that of water is 1.33. Which of the following statements is in agreement of the above data? 1. The speed of light is greater in ice than in water. 2. The speed of light is same in ice and water. 3. The ratio of speed of light in air and that in water is equal to 1.33. 4. The speed of light in air is 1.31 times the speed of light in ice. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which day is celebrated annually on 23rd October from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m.?
The mass of an object is 6 kg. What would be its weight when measured on the surface of the Moon?
Oozing of water droplets from tips or edges of leaves, usually at night, is called
Which of the following statements are best related to LACHIT-1? 1. It is an AI-based drone interceptor. 2. It was a satellite launched aboard PSLV-C62 mission. 3. It was a student-developed experimental satellite built in Assam. 4. It is a supercomputer installed in IIT, Guwahati. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 1 and 2 : The paradox of the modern Internet is that while it connects us to the globe, it often creates a 'digital mirror' rather than a window. Algorithms, designed to maximize engagement, feed us content that mirrors our existing beliefs, preferences, and biases. This creates an echo chamber where our worldviews are constantly reinforced but rarely challenged. Intellectual growth requires friction—the uncomfortable rub of a dissenting opinion—yet the digital landscape is being smoothed out to ensure user comfort. When we lose the ability to navigate disagreement, our collective communication skills atrophy, leaving us ill-equipped for the messy, uncurated realities of face-to-face debate. According to the author, why is 'friction' essential for intellectual development?
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 1 and 2 : The paradox of the modern Internet is that while it connects us to the globe, it often creates a 'digital mirror' rather than a window. Algorithms, designed to maximize engagement, feed us content that mirrors our existing beliefs, preferences, and biases. This creates an echo chamber where our worldviews are constantly reinforced but rarely challenged. Intellectual growth requires friction—the uncomfortable rub of a dissenting opinion—yet the digital landscape is being smoothed out to ensure user comfort. When we lose the ability to navigate disagreement, our collective communication skills atrophy, leaving us ill-equipped for the messy, uncurated realities of face-to-face debate. What, according to the author, is the long-term effect of digital 'echo chamber'?
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 3 and 4 : An ecological footprint is more than just a measurement; it is the mark we leave on the planet every day through our choices—what we eat, how we travel, and the wastes we create. Currently, many people use natural resources faster than the Earth can replenish them, a process that leads to deforestation, water scarcity, and rising greenhouse gas emissions. We do not merely inherit this planet from our ancestors; we are borrowing it from our children. Small changes, like switching to reusable water bottles or walking instead of driving, are not just 'nice ideas'—they are necessary steps to ensure the Earth remains habitable for future generations. What is the primary message regarding the 'ecological footprint'?
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 3 and 4 : An ecological footprint is more than just a measurement; it is the mark we leave on the planet every day through our choices—what we eat, how we travel, and the wastes we create. Currently, many people use natural resources faster than the Earth can replenish them, a process that leads to deforestation, water scarcity, and rising greenhouse gas emissions. We do not merely inherit this planet from our ancestors; we are borrowing it from our children. Small changes, like switching to reusable water bottles or walking instead of driving, are not just 'nice ideas'—they are necessary steps to ensure the Earth remains habitable for future generations. Why does the author mention that we 'borrow' the Earth from our children?
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 5 and 6 : The open-plan office of 'Vertex Design' was usually a hum of collaborative energy, but today, the silence was heavy. Damodar, a senior architect, stood by the window, staring at the printed blueprints of the new community centre. Across the room sat Seema, a junior designer whose hands hovered tentatively over her keyboard. Earlier that morning, Damodar had discovered a critical measurement error in the structural supports—an error that originated from Seema's workstation. Instead of pulling her aside, Damodar had pointed it out during the all-hands briefing, his voice booming with a mix of frustration and disbelief. "We aren't here to play around with 'estimates', Seema. This could have cost us the contract." Seema hadn't defended herself. She hadn't mentioned that she had worked forty-eight hours straight to meet Damodar's last-minute deadlines nor that she had flagged the specific measurement for his review three days prior in an e-mail he never opened. Now, the team was divided. Some whispered about Seema's 'sloppy work', while others were visibly uncomfortable with Damodar's public outburst. By the afternoon, the project was at a standstill, not because of the error—which was easily fixable—but because the bridge of trust between the leader and his team had collapsed. In terms of interpersonal communication, Damodar's behaviour is best described as
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 5 and 6 : The open-plan office of 'Vertex Design' was usually a hum of collaborative energy, but today, the silence was heavy. Damodar, a senior architect, stood by the window, staring at the printed blueprints of the new community centre. Across the room sat Seema, a junior designer whose hands hovered tentatively over her keyboard. Earlier that morning, Damodar had discovered a critical measurement error in the structural supports—an error that originated from Seema's workstation. Instead of pulling her aside, Damodar had pointed it out during the all-hands briefing, his voice booming with a mix of frustration and disbelief. "We aren't here to play around with 'estimates', Seema. This could have cost us the contract." Seema hadn't defended herself. She hadn't mentioned that she had worked forty-eight hours straight to meet Damodar's last-minute deadlines nor that she had flagged the specific measurement for his review three days prior in an e-mail he never opened. Now, the team was divided. Some whispered about Seema's 'sloppy work', while others were visibly uncomfortable with Damodar's public outburst. By the afternoon, the project was at a standstill, not because of the error—which was easily fixable—but because the bridge of trust between the leader and his team had collapsed. What does 'bridge of trust' metaphor imply?
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 7 and 8 : In his essay, Politics and the English Language (1946) George Orwell writes— "... if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought. A bad usage can spread by tradition and imitation, even among people who should and do know better. The inflated style itself is a kind of euphemism. A mass of Latin words falls upon the facts like soft snow, blurring the outline and covering up all the details. The great enemy of clear language is insincerity. When there is a gap between one's real and one's declared aims, one turns as it were instinctively to long words and exhausted idioms, like a cuttlefish spurting out ink." What is Orwell's primary argument regarding the relationship between language and thought?
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 7 and 8 : In his essay, Politics and the English Language (1946) George Orwell writes— "... if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought. A bad usage can spread by tradition and imitation, even among people who should and do know better. The inflated style itself is a kind of euphemism. A mass of Latin words falls upon the facts like soft snow, blurring the outline and covering up all the details. The great enemy of clear language is insincerity. When there is a gap between one's real and one's declared aims, one turns as it were instinctively to long words and exhausted idioms, like a cuttlefish spurting out ink." According to Orwell, why does a writer 'instinctively' turn to long words and exhausted idioms?
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 9 and 10 : Before we can develop a really effective program to prevent auto accidents, we will have to learn far more than now about why such accidents happen. The National Safety Council, while pointing out that most accidents result from a combination of causes, and that few accidents are investigated carefully enough to determine exactly what their underlying causes were, estimates that in about 80% of accidents, the most important single factor is the driver himself. Bad weather, poor road conditions and defects in cars do cause some accidents, but generally speaking, such circumstances appear to be of minor significance compared with the mental and physical condition of the driver. And recent research indicates that the driver's physical condition is of less importance than his personality and his emotional state. Many, if not most, accidents, this research suggest are the result of wayward impulses and motivations of faulty judgements and attitudes of poorly controlled aggressiveness and competitiveness. Nearly two-thirds of the drivers involved in accidents were speeding, driving while under the influence of alcohol, disregarding stoplights or signs, or otherwise violating the law, according to the Safety Council. The pertinent question is why people drive so fast, drive after drinking, take risks in passing, or, in general, commit dangerous, careless, illegal, impulsive, or unfriendly acts when they get behind the wheel. The author's reference to the National Safety Council serves to
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 9 and 10 : Before we can develop a really effective program to prevent auto accidents, we will have to learn far more than now about why such accidents happen. The National Safety Council, while pointing out that most accidents result from a combination of causes, and that few accidents are investigated carefully enough to determine exactly what their underlying causes were, estimates that in about 80% of accidents, the most important single factor is the driver himself. Bad weather, poor road conditions and defects in cars do cause some accidents, but generally speaking, such circumstances appear to be of minor significance compared with the mental and physical condition of the driver. And recent research indicates that the driver's physical condition is of less importance than his personality and his emotional state. Many, if not most, accidents, this research suggest are the result of wayward impulses and motivations of faulty judgements and attitudes of poorly controlled aggressiveness and competitiveness. Nearly two-thirds of the drivers involved in accidents were speeding, driving while under the influence of alcohol, disregarding stoplights or signs, or otherwise violating the law, according to the Safety Council. The pertinent question is why people drive so fast, drive after drinking, take risks in passing, or, in general, commit dangerous, careless, illegal, impulsive, or unfriendly acts when they get behind the wheel. The phrase 'wayward impulses' refers to
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 11 and 12 : The mind receives myriad impressions—trivial, fantastic, evanescent or engraved with the sharpness of steel. From all sides they come, an incessant shower of innumerable atoms; and as they fall, as they shape themselves into the life of Monday or Tuesday, the accent falls differently from of old; the moment of importance came not here but there; so that, if a writer were a free man and not a slave, if he could write what he chose, not what he must, if he could base his work upon his own feeling and not upon convention, there would be no plot, no comedy, no tragedy, no love interest or catastrophe in the accepted style, and perhaps not a single button sewn on as the Bond Street tailors would have it. Life is not a series of gig lamps symmetrically arranged; life is a luminous halo, a semi-transparent envelope surrounding us from the beginning of consciousness to the end. Is it not the task of the novelist to convey this varying, this unknown and uncircumscribed spirit, whatever aberration or complexity it may display, with as little mixture of the alien and external as possible? We are not pleading merely for courage and sincerity; we are suggesting that the proper stuff of fiction is a little other than custom would have us believe it. What does the mind do, according to the writer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 11 and 12 : The mind receives myriad impressions—trivial, fantastic, evanescent or engraved with the sharpness of steel. From all sides they come, an incessant shower of innumerable atoms; and as they fall, as they shape themselves into the life of Monday or Tuesday, the accent falls differently from of old; the moment of importance came not here but there; so that, if a writer were a free man and not a slave, if he could write what he chose, not what he must, if he could base his work upon his own feeling and not upon convention, there would be no plot, no comedy, no tragedy, no love interest or catastrophe in the accepted style, and perhaps not a single button sewn on as the Bond Street tailors would have it. Life is not a series of gig lamps symmetrically arranged; life is a luminous halo, a semi-transparent envelope surrounding us from the beginning of consciousness to the end. Is it not the task of the novelist to convey this varying, this unknown and uncircumscribed spirit, whatever aberration or complexity it may display, with as little mixture of the alien and external as possible? We are not pleading merely for courage and sincerity; we are suggesting that the proper stuff of fiction is a little other than custom would have us believe it. What does the term 'gig lamps' mean?
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.
Identify the incorrect term in the given sentence. The competing teams were amicable.
Which of the following is an active act?
When a colleague brings personal problems to the meeting, you should
Identify the mistake in the given sentence. I sat outside in the shadow.
Letter, e-mail and telephone are examples of
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 20, 21 and 22 : The term 'pesticide' covers a wide range of compounds including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, rodenticides, molluscicides, nematicides, plant growth regulators and others. Among these, organochlorine (OC) insecticides, used successfully in controlling a number of diseases, such as malaria and typhus, were banned or restricted after the 1960s in most of the technologically advanced countries. The introduction of other synthetic insecticides—organophosphate (OP) insecticides in the 1960s, carbamates in 1970s and pyrethroids in 1980s and the introduction of herbicides and fungicides in the 1970s–1980s contributed greatly to pest control and agricultural output. Ideally a pesticide must be lethal to the targeted pests, but not to non-target species, including man. Unfortunately, this is not the case, so the controversy of use and abuse of pesticides has surfaced. The rampant use of these chemicals, under the adage, "if little is good, a lot more will be better" has played havoc with human and other life forms. Different kinds of pesticides, like insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, rodenticides, molluscicides, nematicides, necessitate
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 20, 21 and 22 : The term 'pesticide' covers a wide range of compounds including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, rodenticides, molluscicides, nematicides, plant growth regulators and others. Among these, organochlorine (OC) insecticides, used successfully in controlling a number of diseases, such as malaria and typhus, were banned or restricted after the 1960s in most of the technologically advanced countries. The introduction of other synthetic insecticides—organophosphate (OP) insecticides in the 1960s, carbamates in 1970s and pyrethroids in 1980s and the introduction of herbicides and fungicides in the 1970s–1980s contributed greatly to pest control and agricultural output. Ideally a pesticide must be lethal to the targeted pests, but not to non-target species, including man. Unfortunately, this is not the case, so the controversy of use and abuse of pesticides has surfaced. The rampant use of these chemicals, under the adage, "if little is good, a lot more will be better" has played havoc with human and other life forms. A synonym of the word, 'rampant' is
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 20, 21 and 22 : The term 'pesticide' covers a wide range of compounds including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, rodenticides, molluscicides, nematicides, plant growth regulators and others. Among these, organochlorine (OC) insecticides, used successfully in controlling a number of diseases, such as malaria and typhus, were banned or restricted after the 1960s in most of the technologically advanced countries. The introduction of other synthetic insecticides—organophosphate (OP) insecticides in the 1960s, carbamates in 1970s and pyrethroids in 1980s and the introduction of herbicides and fungicides in the 1970s–1980s contributed greatly to pest control and agricultural output. Ideally a pesticide must be lethal to the targeted pests, but not to non-target species, including man. Unfortunately, this is not the case, so the controversy of use and abuse of pesticides has surfaced. The rampant use of these chemicals, under the adage, "if little is good, a lot more will be better" has played havoc with human and other life forms. What does the adage, "if little is good, a lot more will be better" indicate?
The process of turning communication into thought is called
What does the word 'condescending' mean?
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 26, 27 and 28 : Inequality between women and men can appear in many different forms—it has many faces. Gender disparity is, in fact, not one affliction but a multitude of problems. Sometimes the different asymmetries are quite unrelated to each other. Indeed, there may be no significant inequality in one sphere but a great deal of inequality in another. For example, Japan has no particular gender bias in nutrition or health care or school education, but men do seem to have considerable relative advantage in securing high leadership positions in administration or business. However, in other cases, gender inequality of one type tends to encourage and sustain gender inequality of other kinds. Consequential analysis can then be critically important even within the large corpus of gender relations in general, in order to examine and scrutinize how the different aspects of gender inequality relate to each other. For while gender inequality has many faces, these are not independent (like those in the austere image of Brahma in early Indian iconography). Rather, they speak to each other and sometimes strongly encourage one another. For example, when women lack decisional power within the family, which amounts to deprivation of women's effective agency, this can also adversely affect their own well-being. The two kinds of deprivation may not only move together—be 'covariant'—but they may be linked with each other through casual connections. Which of the following expresses the central idea of the passage?
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 26, 27 and 28 : Inequality between women and men can appear in many different forms—it has many faces. Gender disparity is, in fact, not one affliction but a multitude of problems. Sometimes the different asymmetries are quite unrelated to each other. Indeed, there may be no significant inequality in one sphere but a great deal of inequality in another. For example, Japan has no particular gender bias in nutrition or health care or school education, but men do seem to have considerable relative advantage in securing high leadership positions in administration or business. However, in other cases, gender inequality of one type tends to encourage and sustain gender inequality of other kinds. Consequential analysis can then be critically important even within the large corpus of gender relations in general, in order to examine and scrutinize how the different aspects of gender inequality relate to each other. For while gender inequality has many faces, these are not independent (like those in the austere image of Brahma in early Indian iconography). Rather, they speak to each other and sometimes strongly encourage one another. For example, when women lack decisional power within the family, which amounts to deprivation of women's effective agency, this can also adversely affect their own well-being. The two kinds of deprivation may not only move together—be 'covariant'—but they may be linked with each other through casual connections. What does the author mean by stating that different aspects of gender inequality 'speak to each other'?
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 26, 27 and 28 : Inequality between women and men can appear in many different forms—it has many faces. Gender disparity is, in fact, not one affliction but a multitude of problems. Sometimes the different asymmetries are quite unrelated to each other. Indeed, there may be no significant inequality in one sphere but a great deal of inequality in another. For example, Japan has no particular gender bias in nutrition or health care or school education, but men do seem to have considerable relative advantage in securing high leadership positions in administration or business. However, in other cases, gender inequality of one type tends to encourage and sustain gender inequality of other kinds. Consequential analysis can then be critically important even within the large corpus of gender relations in general, in order to examine and scrutinize how the different aspects of gender inequality relate to each other. For while gender inequality has many faces, these are not independent (like those in the austere image of Brahma in early Indian iconography). Rather, they speak to each other and sometimes strongly encourage one another. For example, when women lack decisional power within the family, which amounts to deprivation of women's effective agency, this can also adversely affect their own well-being. The two kinds of deprivation may not only move together—be 'covariant'—but they may be linked with each other through casual connections. The term 'effective agency' in the passage refers to
Two friends start walking simultaneously towards each other from two points 120 m apart. One friend takes a detour : after walking 40 m, he turns right and walks 15 m, then turns left and walks 25 m, and finally turns left again to return to the original road. If both friends walk at the same constant speed, what is the distance between them at the moment the first friend returns to the road?
Instruction : Read the following information carefully and answer the Question Nos. 30 and 31 : Adhir Mishra has three children : Urmila, Raghu and Sumit. Sumit married Roma, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mohan. The Mohans married their youngest daughter to the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Sharma and they have two children Sandeep and Shaifali. The Mohans have two more children, Roshan and Bimla, both elder than Sheila. Sohan and Shivendar are sons of Sumit and Roma. Leela is the daughter of Sandeep. How is Shivendar related to Roma's father?
What is the surname of Leela (from the paternal side)?
A, B, C, D and E are five different integers. When written in the ascending order of values, the difference between any two adjacent integers is 4. D is the greatest and A is the least, B is greater than E but less than C. The sum of the integers is equal to E. What is the value of A?
A vessel contains 100 litres of pure milk, of which 20 litres is taken out and replaced with 20 litres of water. Assume that the mixing is uniform and complete. Now, if the process is repeated one more time, what would be the ratio of pure milk to water in the vessel?
You are currently taking the PG examination. One night while taking an after-dinner walk, you saw two people drinking in the neighborhood park. You could tell they were drinking alcohol from the smell, as well as from the label on the bottle. What should be the best suitable course of action on your part?
In the figure given below, each of the nine boxes must be filled with an integer from 1 to 9, so that by adding the numbers in each row and column you get the same number. No integer may be repeated. What is the value of x + y? Grid (row-wise): 8, _, y | x, _, _ | 4, 9, 2
Three of the following number pairs share a specific mathematical relationship and form a group. Which pair is the odd one out? (24–121), (20–100), (16–64), (14–49)
A simple mathematical operation in each number of the sequence 14, 18, 20, 24, 30, 32, ... results in a sequence of prime numbers. Which one of the following is the next number in the given sequence?
What is the missing term in the series 6, 12, 36, 180, ____, 13860, 180180, ... ?
You are heading a team working on a time-bound government project. One of your most skilled members consistently delivers high-quality work but often misses internal deadlines, affecting coordination with others. What should you do? I. Remove the member from the team to maintain discipline. II. Retain the member but assign tasks with flexible deadlines. III. Counsel the member and redesign the workflow to balance quality and timelines. IV. Ignore delays since output quality is high. Which of the following options is correct?
Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion and Reason : Assertion (A) : Transparency reduces corruption. Reason (R) : Public scrutiny discourages malpractices. Which of the following options is correct?
A company is hiring a Marketing Manager. The candidate must fulfill the following criteria : I. Be graduate with at least 60% marks. II. Have a Post-graduate degree/diploma in Marketing with at least 55% marks. III. Have at least 3 years of work experience in Marketing. IV. Be between 25 and 35 years of age on 01.01.2023. Exceptions : (i) If a candidate fulfills all criteria except (II) but has 5 years of work experience, refer his/her candidature to the VP (Vice President). (ii) If a candidate fulfills all criteria except (I), but secured at least 65% marks in his/her Post-graduation, refer his/her candidature to the Director. Profile : Rohan is 29 years old (born in 1994). He holds a bachelor's degree with 58% marks. He completed his MBA in Marketing with 68% marks. He has been working as a marketing executive for the last 4 years. What decision should be taken regarding Rohan's candidature?
What is the relationship between the following two statements? Statement (I) : The State Government has suddenly declared a mandatory two-day holiday for all schools and colleges in the coastal districts. Statement (II) : The coast guard has issued a strict advisory ordering all fishermen to suspend operations and return to the shore immediately.
Three candidates—Amit, Bharat and Chirag—appeared for an interview. Given that at least one of them is speaking the truth, consider the following statements : I. Amit : "At least one of us is speaking the truth." II. Bharat : "Exactly two of us are speaking the truth." III. Chirag : "All three of us are speaking the truth." How many of them are actually speaking the truth?
If X = 48 and ACT = 48, then BAT is equal to which of the following?
Ramanujam was studying for his examinations and the lights went off. It was around 1:00 a.m. He lighted two uniform candles of equal length but one is thicker than the other. The thick candle lasts six hours and the thin one two hours less. When he finally went to sleep, the thick candle was twice as long as the thin one. For how many hours did Ramanujam study in the candlelight that night?
What is the number that does not logically fit in the given series? 445, 221, 109, 46, 25, 11, 4
If 2 a × b 2 ____ c 6 8 4 ____ 8 d 6 here a, b, c and d are digits, what is a + b equal to?
If I = (3/4) ÷ (5/6) II = 3 ÷ [(4 ÷ 5) ÷ 6] III = [3 ÷ (4 ÷ 5)] ÷ 6 IV = 3 ÷ 4(5 ÷ 6) then which of the following options is correct?
Consider the following statements : 1. All analysts are researchers. 2. Some researchers are policymakers. 3. No policymaker is an activist. 4. Some activists are journalists. Conclusions : I. Some researchers are not activists. II. No analyst is an activist. III. Some journalists are not researchers. IV. Some policymakers are not journalists. Which of the following options is correct?
Consider the following : On account of increasing environmental awareness, many urban residents have started using public transportation instead of private vehicles, resulting in a noticeable reduction in the traffic congestion in the city. Conclusions : I. Environmental awareness is the only reason for reduced traffic congestion in cities. II. A change in public behavior can significantly influence urban environmental conditions. III. Public transportation system in cities has improved in recent times. Which of the following options is correct?
Which of the following equations has √(1+∛2) as a solution?
Which of the following is the smallest prime divisor of the number 20677?
What is the value of (1/3)^-10 × (27)^-3 + (0.2)^-4 × (25)^-2 + (64)^1/3 ?
The denominator of a fraction is smaller than the square of the numerator by 1. If 2 is added to both the numerator and the denominator, then the resulting fraction is greater than 1/3. If 3 is subtracted from both the numerator and the denominator, then the resulting fraction is positive but less than 1/10. What is the fraction?
The number 1/(√3+√2) is equal to which of the following?
What is the sum of the series 1/(1×2) + 1/(2×3) + 1/(3×4) + ... + 1/(99×100)?
What is the product of the highest common factor and the least common multiple of 225 and 108?
In a bag, the ratio of 1 rupee coins to 2 rupee coins is 4 : 5. If the total value of these coins in the bag is ₹630, then what is the number of 1 rupee coins in the bag?
What will be the change in the area of the rectangle if its length is increased by 10% and the breadth is decreased by 10%?
The mean of a set of 10 observations is 15. If the mean of the first 4 observations is 12, then what is the mean of the remaining 6 observations?
A circular field of radius 70 ft is to be enclosed by a wall. The construction cost is ₹50 per square foot of the wall's surface area. If the budget is ₹77,000, then what is the maximum height that can be constructed with that amount? (Take π = 22/7)
Consider the query : Is n an even integer? Statement (I) : 3n is an even integer. Statement (II) : n+1 is an odd integer. Which of the following options is correct?
What is the arithmetic mean of the angles of a hexagon?
What is the difference between the greatest negative integer and the smallest whole number?
If √2 = 1.414, then what is the value of (√2+1)/(√2-1)?
What is the remainder when 9^100 is divided by 7?
You are heading a multidisciplinary team tasked with developing a real-time disaster response system for a flood-prone region. The project involves on-ground data collection, satellite integration and AI-based prediction models, and must be completed before the monsoon season. Coordination challenges, data reliability, and time constraints are critical concerns. What will you do? I. Establish a central command dashboard where all data streams are integrated and monitored continuously. II. Mandate that all team members strictly follow a fixed 9-to-5 schedule to ensure accountability. III. Grant domain experts (e.g., AI specialists) flexible working arrangements, while ensuring field teams to follow location-based deployment. IV. Put a special mechanism in place to verify the field data before their integration into the model. Which of the following options is correct?
Five departments have been allotted to five officers A, B, C, D and E. I. A is not in Finance. II. B is in either Health or Education. III. C is not in the same department as D. IV. E is in Finance. V. Education is not assigned to either A or D. Which of the following must be true?
The Chairman of a Selection Committee arrived at the interview hall at 10 minutes to 12:30 p.m. He arrived 20 minutes earlier than the other members, who arrived late by 30 minutes of the scheduled time. At what time the interview was scheduled?
A technical glitch caused your visual presentation to fail during your address in a seminar. What should be your best possible response?
While traveling in a commercial taxi to a neighboring State for a high-priority meeting, your driver stops at a toll gate to pay the mandatory toll fee. While your taxi was at the counter, you observe that the desk clerk taking an extra amount of ₹50, for which no receipt has been provided. You are already running late for the meeting. What should be the appropriate response from your end as a responsible senior public servant?
During a team meeting chaired by you, you observe that the deliberation thereof is dominated by one team member. What should you do?
A committee of five must include three instructors from amongst V, W, X, Y and Z, and two technicians from amongst α, β, γ and δ, under the following conditions : I. Z serves only if α serves. II. X serves only if Y and δ serve. III. V and W must serve together. IV. Neither α nor β can serve, if γ serves. Then which of the following is an acceptable composition of the committee?
Instruction : Read the table below and answer the Question Nos. 74 and 75 : Yearly commission earned by five salesmen (in ₹) 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Salesman A 27,350 28,500 25,200 29,800 24,600 27,000 Salesman B 26,850 27,900 27,400 28,000 25,500 29,000 Salesman C 26,200 27,900 28,200 29,100 29,400 30,000 Salesman D 27,850 30,040 29,800 30,060 29,800 32,000 Salesman E 28,640 29,000 28,750 30,000 29,750 29,700 In the year 2024, the commission earned by salesman D was approximately what percent more of the commission earned by salesman A?
Instruction : Read the table below and answer the Question Nos. 74 and 75 : Yearly commission earned by five salesmen (in ₹) 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Salesman A 27,350 28,500 25,200 29,800 24,600 27,000 Salesman B 26,850 27,900 27,400 28,000 25,500 29,000 Salesman C 26,200 27,900 28,200 29,100 29,400 30,000 Salesman D 27,850 30,040 29,800 30,060 29,800 32,000 Salesman E 28,640 29,000 28,750 30,000 29,750 29,700 In the year 2023, the commission of the salesman B was approximately what percent of the total commission earned by the five salesmen that year?
A shopkeeper earns a profit of 15% on selling a book at 10% discount on the printed price. What is the ratio of the cost price and the printed price of the book?
Instruction : The following table provides the amount of income of a departmental store for 4 months (in ₹ thousand). Read the table carefully and answer the Question Nos. 77 and 78 : Month Grocery Vegetables Utensils Beverages January 93 45 7.5 11 February 102 48 6.2 13 March 117 62 12.1 22 April 104 55 8.2 44 What is the average income of the store per month from utensils (in ₹ thousand) during these 4 months?
Instruction : The following table provides the amount of income of a departmental store for 4 months (in ₹ thousand). Read the table carefully and answer the Question Nos. 77 and 78 : Month Grocery Vegetables Utensils Beverages January 93 45 7.5 11 February 102 48 6.2 13 March 117 62 12.1 22 April 104 55 8.2 44 What percentage of the total income of the store for the entire four-month period is coming from the sell of beverages?
If x and y are two integers and (I) x ≠ y and (II) x + y = 20, then what is the maximum value of xy?
Consider the following two statements : 1. All poets are creative. 2. Some creative people are philosophers. Conclusions : (I) Some poets are philosophers. (II) Some philosophers are creative. Which of the following options is correct?