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The value of \(\frac{1}{0.8} + \frac{1}{0.08} + \frac{1}{0.008}\) + ..... up to the seventh term is _____.
138888.25
13888888.75
1388888.75
138888.75
Correct answer
138888.25
Two pipes can fill a tank in 30 hours and 40 hours, respectively. Find the time( in hours) taken to fill the tank when both the pipe are opened simultaneously.
\(17\frac{3}{7} \text{ hours}\)
\(17\frac{1}{7} \text{ hours}\)
\(17\frac{2}{7} \text{ hours}\)
\(17\frac{4}{7} \text{ hours}\)
Correct answer
\(17\frac{3}{7} \text{ hours}\)
If the radius of the base of a right circular cylinder is decreased by 20% and its height is increased by 134%, then what is the percentage increase (closest integer) in its volume?
22%
63%
52%
50%
Correct answer
22%
The base of a parallelogram is increased by 8% and height is increased by 4%. Find the net increase percentage in its area.
12.05%
12.22%
12.32%
12.48%
Correct answer
12.05%
A merchant sells 60 metre of cloth and gains selling price of 15 metre. Find the gain percent (rounded off to 1 decimal place).
36.7%
33.3%
37.3%
33.7%
Correct answer
36.7%
The product of two numbers is 5292 and their H.C.F. is 21. The number of such pairs is:
4
3
2
1
Correct answer
4
The ages of Deeksha and Amit are in the ratio of 7 : 5 respectively. After 4 years the ratio of their ages will be 4 : 3. What is the difference in their present ages?
14
15
17
8
Correct answer
14
At 20% per annum rate, an amount is doubled in approximately in ______ years at compound interest.
2
5
4
₹1,725.84
Correct answer
2
Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at speeds of 90 km/h and 51 km/h. The faster train passes the slower train in 36 seconds. The length of each train is:
186 meters
199 meters
207 meters
195 meters
Correct answer
186 meters
Evaluate: 1850 - [450 - {210 - (100 - 60 - 7)}]
1437
1577
1507
1652
Correct answer
1437
The area of the curved surface of a cone is 195π cm2. If the slant height of the cone is 12 cm, find the radius of the base.
17 cm
16.25 cm
14 cm
15.5 cm
Correct answer
17 cm
On what sum (in ₹) will the compound interest at 2% p.a. for 2 years compounded annually be ₹9,696?
2,40,000
2,20,000
2,50,000
2,70,000
Correct answer
2,40,000
If 25% of a number is added to 78, then the result is the same number. 75% of the same number is:
48
78
108
98
Correct answer
48
The list price of a smart fan is ₹5,600 and it is available to a retailer at 25% discount. For how much should a retailer sell it to gain 15%?
₹4,850
₹4,830
₹4,890
₹4,875
Correct answer
₹4,850
On the marked price of an item, two successive discounts of 10% each are offered and a profit of 10% is earned. The marked price of the item is approximately _____ times its cost price.
1.34
1.38
1.36
1.32
Correct answer
1.34
Find the LCM of 12, 40, 50 and 78.
9200
15600
7800
3900
Correct answer
9200
The average of the marks of 14 students in a class is 66. If the marks of each student are doubled, find the new average?
14
132
66
28
Correct answer
14
A bike goes 8 meters in a second. Find its speed in km/hr.
34.3
28.8
29.7
31.2
Correct answer
34.3
In covering a distance of 56 km, Anirudh takes 5 hours more than Burhan. If Anirudh doubles his speed, then he would take 2 hour less than Burhan. Anirudh's speed is:
3 km/h
4 km/h
14 km/h
8 km/h
Correct answer
3 km/h
The marked price of a smart watch is ₹4,000 and during a year end sale the seller allows a discount of 75% on it. Find the selling price (in ₹) of the smart watch.
1,000
1750
1200
1500
Correct answer
1,000
Find the greatest four-digit number which is exactly divisible by 39.
9984
9945
9906
9867
Correct answer
9984
A sum, when invested at 10% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹3360 after 2 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate of interest in 1 year?
1120
560
140
280
Correct answer
1120
The average of first 117 even numbers is
117.5
118.5
119
118
Correct answer
117.5
The value of the expression \(\frac{1}{0.25} + \frac{2}{0.125} + \frac{4}{0.0625} - \frac{1}{0.5} - \frac{1}{0.05} \) is
60
68
64
62
Correct answer
60
The value of \(\sqrt{289} + \sqrt{0.0121} - \sqrt{6.25}\) =
14.61
12.98
10.1
10.13
Correct answer
14.61
5 men can complete a piece of work in 16 days while 2 women can do it in 20 days. In how many days can 4 women and 2 men complete it?
13 days
8 days
4 days
5 days
Correct answer
13 days
If 40% of k is 10 less than 1800% of 10, then k is:
385
465
405
425
Correct answer
385
Kanchan bought 52 books for Rs 1130 each from one shop and 47 books for Rs 905 each from another. What is the average price (in Rs) he paid per book ?
1038.18
1023.18
1013.18
1033.18
Correct answer
1038.18
How many litres of milk with 24% concentration are to be mixed with 18 litres with 72% concentration to get a mixture with 36% concentration?
52
48
56
54
Correct answer
52
In what ratio should sugar costing ₹78 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹36 per kg so that by selling the mixture at ₹86.8 per kg, there is a profit of 24%?
36 : 10
32 : 10
34 : 8
32 : 9
Correct answer
36 : 10
A car travels 281 km in the first hour and 163 km in the second hour. What is the average speed (in km/h) of the car for the whole journey?
223
215
229
222
Correct answer
223
Find the area of a triangle, whose sides are 0.24 m, 28 cm and 32cm .
\(82 \sqrt{15} \text{ cm}^2\)
\(84 \sqrt{15} \text{ cm}^2\)
\(86 \sqrt{15} \text{ cm}^2\)
\(88 \sqrt{15} \text{ cm}^2\)
Correct answer
\(82 \sqrt{15} \text{ cm}^2\)
A pipe can fill a tank in 9 hours. Another pipe can empty the filled tank in 12 hours. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, then the time (in hours) in which the tank will be two-third filled, is:
72
48
24
96
Correct answer
72
Evaluate: 41 - [21 - {11 - (16 - 4 ÷ 3 × 3)}]
21
16
19
14
Correct answer
21
Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are
alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster DOES NOT belong to
that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)
JLG
PMJ
SUP
EGB
Correct answer
JLG
In a certain code language,
A = B means ‘A is the brother of B’,
A ~ B means ‘A is the father of B’,
A + B means ‘A is the wife of B’,
A - B means ‘A is the mother of B’.
Based on the above, how is S related to H if ‘S = M + I ~ T - H’?
Mother's mother's brother
Mother's sister's mother
Mother's father's sister
Mother's mother's son
Correct answer
Mother's mother's brother
Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information
given in the statement(s) is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly
known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the
statement(s).
Statements:
All cakes are breads.
All cakes are pastries.
Conclusions:
(I) Some breads are pastries.
(II) All pastries are cakes.
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Only conclusion (II) follows.
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Only conclusion (I) follows.
Correct answer
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
7A is related to 6B in a certain way. In the same way, 5C is related to 4D. To which of the following is 3E related, following the same logic?
1E
4F
3F
2F
Correct answer
1E
Q.40 What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
121, 32, −57, −146, −235, ?
−324
−289
−342
−334
Correct answer
−324
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information
given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly
known facts, decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the
statements.
Statements:
Some belts are socks.
Some socks are pants.
Conclusions:
(I) All pants are belts.
(II) Some socks are belts.
Only conclusion (I) follows.
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Only conclusion (II) follows.
Correct answer
Only conclusion (I) follows.
In a certain code language, ‘WILD’ is coded as ‘3721’ and ‘LIDS’ is coded as ‘1873’. What is the code for ‘S’ in the given code language?
1
3
8
7
Correct answer
1
In a certain code language,
A $ B means ‘A is the son of B’
A : B means ‘A is the father of B’
A + B means ‘ A is the wife of B’
A < B means ‘A is the sister of B’
Based on the above, how is T related to N if 'T < R $ U + E : N’?
Brother
Father
Sister
Mother
Correct answer
Brother
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information
given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly
known facts, decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the
statements.
Statements:
Some peanuts are engines.
All coats are shoes.
All shoes are engines.
Conclusions:
(I) All coats are engines.
(II) Some peanuts are coats.
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
Only conclusion (II) follows.
Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
Only conclusion (I) follows.
Correct answer
Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the
English alphabetical order?
TYH RVG PSF ? LMD
NPE
MQE
NQF
MGN
Correct answer
NPE
Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of ‘?’ will logically
complete the series.
Correct answer
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below.
(Left) 318 136 253 713 572 (Right)
(Example- 697 – First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7)
(NOTE: All operations to be done from left to right.)
What will be the resultant if the third digit of the lowest number is added to the second
digit of the highest number?
8
7
9
6
Correct answer
8
In a certain code language, ‘YAXV’ is coded as ‘@%93’ and ‘ABXY’ is coded as
‘9@%5’.What is the code for ‘B’ in the given code language?
@
5
%
9
Correct answer
@
Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are
alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster DOES NOT belong to
that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels
or their position in the letter-cluster.)
DTI
AQG
HXN
SIY
Correct answer
DTI
If 1 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number
7873262, what will be the sum of the digits that are third and fourth from the left in the
new number thus formed?
16
10
12
18
Correct answer
16
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the
English alphabetical order?
EON HMO KKP NIQ
QFR
PGT
QGR
PGS
Correct answer
QFR
A, B, C, D, and E are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. B sits second right to A. E is immediate left neighbour of A. C sits second right to E.
What is the position of D with respect to B?
Immediate neighbour
Third from the left
Second from the right
Second from the left
Correct answer
Immediate neighbour
If 2 is added to each odd digit and 1 is subtracted from each even digit in the number
62478324, then what will be the difference between the highest and the lowest digits in
the number thus formed?
4
6
2
8
Correct answer
4
This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below.
(Left) 458 652 748 351 591 (Right)
(Example- 697 – First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7)
NOTE - All operations to be done from left to right.
What will be the resultant if the third digit of the highest number is multiplied with the
third digit of the lowest number?
5
8
9
7
Correct answer
5
Each of D, E, F, H, I, J and K has an exam on a different day of a week starting from
Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. K has the exam on Thursday. H has the exam on one of the days after D and on one of the days before E. F has the exam on one of the days after J but on one of the days before I. J has the exam on one of the days after K. How many people have the exam between F and H?
Three
Two
One
Four
Correct answer
Three
Mr. Z starts from Point A and drives 3 km towards the west. He then takes a right
turn, drives 2 km, turns right and drives 4 km. He then takes a right turn and
drives 3 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 1 km and stops at Point P. How far
(shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach
Point A again? (All turns are 90° turns only unless specified.)
1 km towards the north
2 km towards the west
3 km towards the east
1 km towards the south
Correct answer
1 km towards the north
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
6 4 5 11 39 ?
186
188
189
187
Correct answer
186
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
4 9 20 43 90 ?
175
158
185
190
Correct answer
175
Each of D, E, F, H, I, J and K has an exam on a different day of a week starting from
Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. K has the exam on Thursday and E
has the exam on Saturday. H has the exam immediately before I. F has the exam on one of the days after J. D has the exam immediately after I. How many people have the exam between F and D?
Four
Two
One
Three
Correct answer
Four
Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?)
and logically complete the series.
Correct answer
DMQH is related to BOSF in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In
the same way, WARU is related to UCTS. To which of the following is FTYB related,
following the same logic?
BUCX
CWBA
BVXY
DVAZ
Correct answer
BUCX
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the
given series to make it logically complete?
JNR -1, LPO -2, NRL -4, ?, RVF -16
TOR -7
PTI -8
QRT -9
IJT -6
Correct answer
TOR -7
Each letter in the word SEATING is changed to the letter immediately following it in the
English alphabetical order and then all the letters thus formed are arranged in the
English alphabetical order. Which of the following letters will be third from the left in the
letter-cluster thus formed?
H
F
O
J
Correct answer
H
In three of the following four number pairs, the numbers are related in the same way
and thus form a group. Which number pair DOES NOT belong to that group?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting /multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
10 : 110
8 : 70
5 : 30
3 : 12
Correct answer
10 : 110
A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circular table, facing the centre. B sits third to the right of E. C sits second to the left of B. F is the immediate neighbour of D and G. A sits second to the left of D. How many people sit between G and C when counted from the left of G?
One
Three
Two
Four
Correct answer
One
Refer to the given number, symbol series and answer the question that follows.
Counting to be done from left to right only. (All numbers are single-digit numbers only.)
(Left) 9 7 * 8 6 4 = 3 1 4 @ 5 8 # 2 9 % 3 6 8 7 & 1 3 + 4 5 (Right)
How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by an odd
number and also immediately followed by an even number?
One
Three
None
Two
Correct answer
One
If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, what will
come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
25 A 5 B 1 C 4 D 2 = ?
7
3
5
10
Correct answer
7
ADFJ is related to CFHL in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, EBKM is related to GDMO. To which of the given options is HLPX related, following the same logic?
XPHL
GKOW
JNRZ
KOSA
Correct answer
XPHL
In a certain code language, 'finish the water' is coded as 'mb tk zb' and 'water or juice' is coded as 'kj zb nb'. How is 'water' coded in the given language?
zb
tk
mb
kj
Correct answer
zb
Mridul starts from Point A and drives 17 km towards the west. He then takes a left turn,
drives 15 km, turns left and drives 20 km. He then takes a left turn and drives 22 km. He takes a final left turn, drives 3 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90° turns only unless specified.)
6 km to the south
7 km to the south
5 km to the south
8 km to the north
Correct answer
6 km to the south
In the Indus Valley Civilisation, Great Bath was found at which place?
Ganweriwala
Surkotada
Mohenjo-Daro
Daimabad
Correct answer
Ganweriwala
The Oersted unit is used to measure which of the following?
Electric field strength
Electric potential
Magnetic field strength
Current intensity
Correct answer
Electric field strength
On which date was Narendra Modi sworn-in as India’s Prime Minister for the third time, following 2024 Parliamentary elections?
1 June 2024
16 June 2024
9 June 2024
6 June 2024
Correct answer
1 June 2024
As of end-March 2024, what was the total quantity of gold held by the Reserve Bank of India?
822.10 metric tonnes
387.26 metric tonnes
265.53 metric tonnes
408.31 metric tonnes
Correct answer
822.10 metric tonnes
Article 39 of the Constitution directs the State to secure which of the following?
Right to privacy
State to secure a social order
Right to work
Equal pay for equal work
Correct answer
Right to privacy
Which of the following statements best describes India’s foreign trade during the colonial period?
India’s trade was largely controlled by Britain, with limited trade with other nations like Sri Lanka, China and Iran.
India’s foreign trade greatly benefited the economy and eliminated shortages of
essential goods.
India imported raw materials and exported finished goods.
India primarily traded with European nations other than Britain.
Correct answer
India’s trade was largely controlled by Britain, with limited trade with other nations like Sri Lanka, China and Iran.
The Drain Theory, highlighting economic exploitation by the British, was popularised by:
Mahatma Gandhi
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Dadabhai Naoroji
Lala Lajpat Rai
Correct answer
Mahatma Gandhi
Who translated 'The Mahabharat' called 'Razmnama' into Persian language, during the Mughal Period?
Dara Sikoh
Faizi
Abdul Rahim Khan
Abul Fazl
Correct answer
Dara Sikoh
India's longitudinal extent is from:
72° E to 95° E
68°7' E to 97°25' E
70° E to 100° E
65° E to 98° E
Correct answer
72° E to 95° E
Which of the following is considered as the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent?
Isa Khan’s Tomb
Humayun’s Tomb
Safdarjung’s Tomb
Sikandar Lodi’s Tomb
Correct answer
Isa Khan’s Tomb
Who among the following was felicitated with the Best Male award at the FIDE 100 Awards ceremony in Hungary in September 2024?
Fabiano Caruana
Hikaru Nakamura
Magnus Carlsen
Gukesh Dommaraju
Correct answer
Fabiano Caruana
What is the name given to the Bharat Operating System Solutions (BOSS) GNU/Linux version 10.0, which was released in March 2024?
Pragya
Drishti
Unnati
Urja
Correct answer
Pragya
The revolt of 1857 was seen as a turning point because it:
marked the first large-scale organised resistance against the British rule in India
led to the fall of the British Empire
was entirely peaceful
led to immediate independence for India
Correct answer
marked the first large-scale organised resistance against the British rule in India
Who among the following became the first-ever Norway chess women champion at the Norway Chess super-tournament which concluded on 7 June 2024?
Nina Hagesather
Monika Machlik
Ju Wenjun
Viktorija Ni
Correct answer
Nina Hagesather
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) inaugurated Asia’s largest and the world’s highest Imaging Cherenkov Observatory named as ‘Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE)’ at which place in October 2024?
Ladakh
Shillong
Udhampur
Tawang
Correct answer
Ladakh
Name the author who has authored Tamil Grammar Book, Agattiyam (Akattiyam).
Mutattamakkanniyar
Narrattanar
Kapilar
Agattiar(Agastya)
Correct answer
Mutattamakkanniyar
In which state is the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project located?
Madhya Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Correct answer
Madhya Pradesh
Which edition of the South Asian Junior Athletics Championships was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai from 11-13 September 2024?
5th
7th
4th
3rd
Correct answer
5th
Which region of British India did most of the soldiers who participated in the revolt of 1857 come from?
Awadh
Kanpur
Jhansi
Bareilly
Correct answer
Awadh
Which of the following age durations is considered as Early Adulthood stage of human life?
Begins with the onset of puberty until 18 years
Starts around 18 years until 25 years
Starts around 25 years until around 45 years
Starts at 6 years and continues till the onset of puberty
Correct answer
Begins with the onset of puberty until 18 years
What is the relationship between poverty and unemployment?
Unemployment leads to wealth redistribution.
Unemployment often leads to higher poverty levels due to lack
Poverty reduces unemployment.
Poverty and unemployment are unrelated.
Correct answer
Unemployment leads to wealth redistribution.
ICICI Bank’s net interest margin (NIM) in Q3 2024 was ___________.
4.65%
4.35%
4.53%
4.43%
Correct answer
4.65%
According to the Economic Survey 2024, the Indian economy is described as being on a 'strong wicket'. What does this imply?
High inflation rates
Resilience and stability despite challenges
Growth has slowed significantly
Increasing dependence on foreign investment
Correct answer
High inflation rates
What is globalisation?
A political alliance between countries
Integration of economies worldwide
Decline in international trade
An increase in cultural isolation
Correct answer
A political alliance between countries
The basin found at the Lothal site of the Indus Valley Civilisation is located in which present Indian state?
Rajasthan
Punjab
Haryana
Gujarat
Correct answer
Rajasthan
The provision for the establishment of an inter-state council to promote co-operative federalism is found under which Article of the Indian constitution?
Article 270
Article 275
Article 256
Article 263
Correct answer
Article 270
Which of the following regions of India receives less than 50 cm rainfall?
Western Rajasthan
Eastern Odisha
Western Bihar
Eastern Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer
Western Rajasthan
In October 2024, the Uttar Pradesh government launched a scholarship scheme for students studying which language across the state?
Hindi
Pali
Urdu
Sanskrit
Correct answer
Hindi
According to the Gandhian view of Development, which of the following is the focal point of economic development?
Family
Individual
Government
Village
Correct answer
Family
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the status of the Council of Ministers?
Article 72
Article 74
Article 76
Article 78
Correct answer
Article 72
The President of India is elected by:
direct vote of the people
State Governors
members of the Rajya Sabha only
members of the electoral college
Correct answer
direct vote of the people
Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the scientific name of which of the following?
A species of amoeba
A type of virus
A type of bacteria
A species of yeast
Correct answer
A species of amoeba
In how many tone scale are all the known ragas grouped?
14
6
12
10
Correct answer
14
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) operates under which Act?
Consumer Protection Act, 1991
Consumer Protection Act, 1986
Consumer Disputes Act, 1992
Consumer Rights Act, 1987
Correct answer
Consumer Protection Act, 1991
In the summer season (around mid-July), the surface low-pressure belt, known as the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), shifts northward to lie roughly parallel to the Himalayas between __________.
15° N and 20° N
20° N and 25° N
10° N and 15° N
25° N and 30° N
Correct answer
15° N and 20° N
Who among the following from the modern-day Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh played an important role in bringing Indian Muslims into the Non-cooperation Movement?
Badruddin Tyabji
Abdul Haq Azmi
Maulvi Liaqat Ali
Shaukat Ali
Correct answer
Badruddin Tyabji
According to the World Bank’s India Development Update, what is India's projected GDP growth rate for FY 2024-25?
6.5%
7%
8%
5%
Correct answer
6.5%
In which year did the British East India Company lose all its administrative powers in India?
1877
1847
1858
1873
Correct answer
1877
Which of the following south Indian states won the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize in 2024 for their Natural farming model?
Kerala
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer
Kerala
In June 2024, who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time?
N Kiran Kumar Reddy
DK Shivkumar
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Chandrababu Naidu
Correct answer
N Kiran Kumar Reddy
Which of the following states has the Sundarbans mangrove forest?
Kerala
West Bengal
Gujarat
Odisha
Correct answer
Kerala
Under which Article of the Constitution can the President of India direct that the provisions related to the Public Service Commissions be extended to any Union Territory?
Article 335
Article 315
Article 323
Article 321
Correct answer
Article 335
One of the primary goals of the New Economic Policy of 1991 was to control which of the following?
Regional imbalances
Population growth
Environmental issues
Inflation
Correct answer
Regional imbalances
What is the primary purpose of pasteurisation in food processing?
To kill harmful microorganisms
To enhance flavour
To increase nutritional value
To improve texture
Correct answer
To kill harmful microorganisms
Which of the following statements about vitamins is correct?
Vitamins are inorganic compounds needed in large amounts for normal metabolism.
Vitamins are a primary source of energy for the body.
All essential vitamins can be synthesised in large quantities by the human body.
Vitamins are organic compounds required in small amounts for various bodily
functions.
Correct answer
Vitamins are inorganic compounds needed in large amounts for normal metabolism.
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution states which of the following?
Official languages
Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
Validation of certain Acts and Regulations
Forms of oaths or affirmations
Correct answer
Official languages
Which type of cultivation mainly involves the use of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides to obtain higher productivity?
Primitive Subsistence Farming
Dryland Farming
Intensive Subsistence Farming
Commercial Farming
Correct answer
Primitive Subsistence Farming
Which of the following U.S. departments is collaborating with India for the INDUS-X Summit 2024?
Department of Defence
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Commerce
Department of Energy
Correct answer
Department of Defence
Which pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing light energy during the process of photosynthesis in plants?
Anthocyanin
Chlorophyll
Tannins
Betalain
Correct answer
Anthocyanin
With which organizations did Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Women's World Banking (WWB) sign an MoU to extend the Prayaas scheme to SHG individual women in April 2024?
Advait, Kerala State Rural Livelihoods Mission and RUDSET, Karnataka State Rural Livelihoods Mission
Suvidha, Gujarat State Rural Livelihoods Mission and Ministry of Rural Development, Government of Gujarat
Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Rural Development,
Government of India
Jeevika, Bihar State Rural Livelihoods Mission and UMED, Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission
Correct answer
Advait, Kerala State Rural Livelihoods Mission and RUDSET, Karnataka State Rural Livelihoods Mission
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