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| 451. |
What can automatically help to reduce admission: |
| A. | Though entrance tests |
| B. | Discouragement to open new colleges |
| C. | Selective admissions |
| D. | Abolishing reservation |
| Answer» D. Abolishing reservation | |
| 452. |
Many of the new college are |
| A. | Centres of advanced learning |
| B. | Research institutions |
| C. | Factories producing degree holders |
| D. | Knowns for their academic excellence |
| Answer» D. Knowns for their academic excellence | |
| 453. |
How can teachers are |
| A. | By arranging refresher courses |
| B. | By providing monetary help/incentive |
| C. | By providing better library facilities |
| D. | By sending them abroad |
| Answer» B. By providing monetary help/incentive | |
| 454. |
The author is in favor of restricting college admissions |
| A. | Only when degrees are delinked form jobs |
| B. | When alternative avenues are open for the students |
| C. | When the teacher student ratio is reduced |
| D. | Only when parents think gtwice before sending their children |
| Answer» B. When alternative avenues are open for the students | |
| 455. |
The phrase Vexed problem means |
| A. | A serious problem |
| B. | A debatable problem |
| C. | A difficult problem |
| D. | An irritating problem |
| Answer» E. | |
| 456. |
The main source of animal oil, is |
| A. | fish |
| B. | whale |
| C. | seaweeds |
| D. | plants |
| Answer» C. seaweeds | |
| 457. |
Vegetable oil is mainly used for |
| A. | eating |
| B. | cooking |
| C. | frying |
| D. | lubricating |
| Answer» C. frying | |
| 458. |
The .of fish yields nourishing oil. |
| A. | liver |
| B. | stomach |
| C. | eyes |
| D. | head |
| Answer» B. stomach | |
| 459. |
The thick protective covering of fat on a whale is called a |
| A. | skin |
| B. | cell |
| C. | blubber |
| D. | fins |
| Answer» D. fins | |
| 460. |
. are made from vegetable, animal products and the oils of certain flowers. |
| A. | Perfumes |
| B. | Cosmetics |
| C. | Cooking medium |
| D. | Soaps |
| Answer» E. | |
| 461. |
Why do bystanders not help accident victims? |
| A. | They lack the necessary medical knowledge. |
| B. | It is the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle. |
| C. | They are wary of cumber some police formalities and legal systems. |
| D. | Medical attention via satellite phones can be provided promptly. |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Medical attention via satellite phones can be provided promptly. | |
| 462. |
Which of the following is NOT true in the context of the passage? |
| A. | Man made disasters occur more frequently than natural disasters . |
| B. | The Public Private Participation model has been successful in handling emergencies , |
| C. | Floods occur every year in some Indian states , |
| D. | Analysis of previous disasters will help us cope with future ones |
| E. | People have become indifferent to disasters |
| Answer» B. The Public Private Participation model has been successful in handling emergencies , | |
| 463. |
What is the author's view on the government 's current reaction to natural disasters? |
| A. | The government has not been able to handle disasters and should seek foreign aid. |
| B. | A Central Government agency should be set to speed up coordination in rescue efforts, |
| C. | It has failed to utilise donations effectively to provide relief . |
| D. | The government is apathetic and has not managed to handle disasters effectively |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 464. |
According to the passage, which of the following will be the likely impact / s of the public private participation model of disaster management?(A) Politicians will not be able to interfere with relief efforts.(B) Aid will be effectively deployed.(C) Professional approach to disaster management efforts. |
| A. | Only (A) |
| B. | Both (B) and (C) |
| C. | All (A), (B) and (C) |
| D. | Only (C) |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. All (A), (B) and (C) | |
| 465. |
What does the author consider "a worthwhile challenge for both corporates and the government " ? |
| A. | Governments should gradually transfer disaster management to corporates . |
| B. | Their working together to manage disasters completely keeping public interests in mind. |
| C. | Reducing the incidence of man made disasters. |
| D. | Mitigating the financial losses sustained during natural disasters. |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Reducing the incidence of man made disasters. | |
| 466. |
Why is there a lack of medical care at disaster sites? |
| A. | Inadequate transportation facilities. |
| B. | Lack of disaster management training for medical staff. |
| C. | Loss of medical supplies due to dangerous conditions. |
| D. | Safety of medical staff due to dangerous conditions. |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Loss of medical supplies due to dangerous conditions. | |
| 467. |
Choose the word which is MOST similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage .Frequency |
| A. | sound |
| B. | habit |
| C. | recurrence |
| D. | average |
| E. | occasion |
| Answer» D. average | |
| 468. |
Directions: Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word printed in bold as given in the passage.Lethargic |
| A. | healthy |
| B. | active |
| C. | favourable |
| D. | awake |
| E. | intense |
| Answer» C. favourable | |
| 469. |
Directions : Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word printed in bold as given in the passage.Dismal |
| A. | depressing |
| B. | upset |
| C. | competent |
| D. | animated |
| E. | smiling |
| Answer» E. smiling | |
| 470. |
Over Iceland s harsh winter, one parent admits, evenings sometimes pass without running into any students. This means - |
| A. | students are not bothered about the efforts made for them. |
| B. | parents are not motivated to get involved in the programme. |
| C. | authorities are disappointed that the programme has failed. |
| D. | the programme is having the right impact on teenagers. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 471. |
The word from the passage that means change the image of an organisation or program is- |
| A. | rebrand |
| B. | embark |
| C. | abstain |
| D. | invest |
| Answer» B. embark | |
| 472. |
From the passage one can conclude that |
| A. | strict punishment is needed as it acts as a deterrent. |
| B. | by showing smokers diseased lungs to teens, parents can influence them. |
| C. | bad habits can be checked by engaging teens in alternative activities. |
| D. | parents must pay for sports and other activities for their children |
| Answer» D. parents must pay for sports and other activities for their children | |
| 473. |
Which of the following does not contribute to the success of Planet Youth programme? |
| A. | Enacting laws against late night movement of teenagers |
| B. | Arranging opportunities for music, sports etc |
| C. | Ensuring parental control and influence |
| D. | Arranging street gatherings of teenagers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 474. |
The programme Planet Youth was started by- |
| A. | the local municipality of Reykjavik |
| B. | The Icelandic Centre for Social Research and Analysis |
| C. | Inga Dora Sigfusdottir |
| D. | Dagur B. Eggertsson |
| Answer» D. Dagur B. Eggertsson | |
| 475. |
"Cutting teenage substance abuse" refers to- |
| A. | teenagers consuming hazardous substances such as alcohol and drugs. |
| B. | teenagers who consume alcohol abusing their parents. |
| C. | reducing consumption of drugs and alcohol among young adults. |
| D. | parents shaming their young children for their bad habits. |
| Answer» D. parents shaming their young children for their bad habits. | |
| 476. |
Teenage drinking in many countries like Denmark, Greece, Hungary, etc has been reported as |
| A. | completely eradicated. |
| B. | the lowest in the world. |
| C. | the highest in the world |
| D. | low compared to Iceland. |
| Answer» D. low compared to Iceland. | |
| 477. |
The Icelandic Centre for Social Research and Analysis does the work of- |
| A. | advising many countries on controlling use of drugs etc. by young adults |
| B. | going around at night with patrolling groups in many European countries. |
| C. | showing teenagers anti-abuse programmes, which stop teenagers from drinking. |
| D. | legally allowing children 12 years and more to remain outside their homes after 6 pm. |
| Answer» B. going around at night with patrolling groups in many European countries. | |
| 478. |
What is dramatic about the figures of teenage drinking in Iceland? |
| A. | They ve gone up by 36% |
| B. | They ve become the lowest in Europe |
| C. | They ve shot down by 96% |
| D. | They ve remained the same over the years |
| Answer» C. They ve shot down by 96% | |
| 479. |
Choose the word which is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.Spread |
| A. | Increase |
| B. | Profusion |
| C. | Halt |
| D. | Terms |
| E. | Scope |
| Answer» D. Terms | |
| 480. |
Choose the word which is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.Relying |
| A. | Count |
| B. | Depend |
| C. | Ignore |
| D. | Reckon |
| E. | Lean |
| Answer» D. Reckon | |
| 481. |
Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.Stereotype |
| A. | Pattern |
| B. | Same |
| C. | Difference |
| D. | Example |
| E. | Similar |
| Answer» B. Same | |
| 482. |
Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.Uptalk |
| A. | Aptly |
| B. | Loud |
| C. | Talk up |
| D. | High |
| E. | Held |
| Answer» D. High | |
| 483. |
According to the passage, what is blanket rule? |
| A. | Selected CEOs wear expensive cloths |
| B. | Prestigious CEOs give presentation worldwide. |
| C. | CEOs wearing suit should not be chosen. |
| D. | Both (2) and (3) |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Both (2) and (3) | |
| 484. |
Which of the following statement is false in the context of the passage? |
| A. | The typical chief executive is mostly similar to Gorillas. |
| B. | It is found that voice quality account for 23% of listeners. |
| C. | Height, quality of sounds , posture are negative indicators . |
| D. | Both (1) and (2) |
| E. | Both (2) and (3) |
| Answer» D. Both (1) and (2) | |
| 485. |
What is TRUE according to passage?I. Good postures makes people happyII. Physical fitness matters to become CEOIII.Women are incapable of controlling their weight |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | II & III |
| C. | III only |
| D. | II only |
| E. | All are true |
| Answer» C. III only | |
| 486. |
According to the passage what physical qualities are required to become CEO of a company? |
| A. | Height, weight |
| B. | Sound |
| C. | Height , sound |
| D. | Posture |
| E. | Both (C) and (D) |
| Answer» F. | |
| 487. |
What the author wants to convey by saying age of diversity ? |
| A. | There is diversity between man and woman. |
| B. | There is diversity between young generation and old generation. |
| C. | There is no gender bias at global level. |
| D. | All of the above |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 488. |
What can be the suitable title of the passage? |
| A. | The look of a leader |
| B. | Age of diversity |
| C. | Gorilla and humans |
| D. | Physical fitness matters |
| E. | CEOs Vs Gorilla |
| Answer» B. Age of diversity | |
| 489. |
In the passage "intercede" means to- |
| A. | argue in favour of |
| B. | support without any conditions |
| C. | justify with examples |
| D. | intervene on behalf of |
| Answer» E. | |
| 490. |
What is the current measurement of expressways under construction in India ? |
| A. | 15,000 km |
| B. | 30,000 km |
| C. | 26,00 km |
| D. | 1,000 km |
| Answer» D. 1,000 km | |
| 491. |
What is the responsibility of the NHAI? |
| A. | planning of National Highways |
| B. | building, upgrading and maintaining of National Highways |
| C. | control of National Highways |
| D. | expansion of National Highways |
| Answer» C. control of National Highways | |
| 492. |
What is the measurement of two-lane National Highways of India ? |
| A. | 15,000 km |
| B. | 61,000 km |
| C. | 50,000 km |
| D. | 71,000 km |
| Answer» D. 71,000 km | |
| 493. |
What percentage of roads in India are National Highways? |
| A. | 2 % |
| B. | 30 % |
| C. | 4 % |
| D. | 40 % |
| Answer» B. 30 % | |
| 494. |
The majority of National Highways in India have: |
| A. | two-lanes |
| B. | six-lanes |
| C. | eight-lanes |
| D. | four-lanes |
| Answer» B. six-lanes | |
| 495. |
This is a passage about- |
| A. | military strategy |
| B. | committed patriotism |
| C. | social harmony |
| D. | historical record |
| Answer» C. social harmony | |
| 496. |
Marathon was the place where- |
| A. | People went to sanctuaries |
| B. | Athenians achieved victory |
| C. | Darius ruled |
| D. | Greeks seized Persian ships |
| Answer» C. Darius ruled | |
| 497. |
What did the Athenians do to expedite victory ? |
| A. | They equipped their army with better weapons. |
| B. | They prayed for assistance of neighbouring states. |
| C. | They fooled the Persians by retreating. |
| D. | They Sought divine assistance. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 498. |
Who has given an account of the battle between Greece and Persia ? |
| A. | Darius |
| B. | Herodotus |
| C. | Plataea |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Plataea | |
| 499. |
Choose the title most appropriate to the passage. |
| A. | Game of life |
| B. | Modern living |
| C. | Crisis management |
| D. | Effects of cheerful living |
| Answer» E. | |
| 500. |
'Smile' is referred to as a pleasant weapon because- |
| A. | it is harmful |
| B. | it pierces the heart |
| C. | It helps us overcome our problems |
| D. | it is painful |
| Answer» E. | |