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What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series?7, 14, 21, ?, 35, 421. 562. 253. 284. 885. None of the above |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 28 Calculation: The pattern of the number series is- ⇒ 7 × 1 = 7 ⇒ 7 × 2 = 14 ⇒ 7 × 3 = 21 ⇒ 7 × 4 = 28 ⇒ 7 × 5 = 35 ⇒ 7 × 6 = 42 ∴ The value of ? is 28 |
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| 14152. |
What should come in place of the question mark '?' in the following number series?6, 7 ,15, 42, 106, ?1. 72. 1083. 2314. 425. None of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 231 Calculation: The series follows following pattern ⇒ 6 + 13 = 7 ⇒ 7 + 23 = 15 ⇒ 15 + 33 = 42 ⇒ 42 + 43 = 106 ⇒ 106 + 53 = 231 ∴ The value of ? is 231 |
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In each of the following number series, the wrong number is given, find out that number.1/2, 1/4, 1/5, 1/16, 1/32, 1/641. 1/52. 1/163. 1/644. 1/325. None of the above |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1/5 Calculation∶ The series follows following pattern 1/(21) = 1/2 1/(22) = 1/4 1/(23) = 1/8 1/(24) = 1/16 1/(25) = 1/32 1/(26) = 1/64 ∴ The wrong number in the series is 1/5 |
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If sum of two numbers is 1215 and their HCF is 81, then the possible number of pairs of such numbers are (a) 2(b) 3(c) 4(d) 5 |
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Answer» Correct answer is: (c) 4 Since HCF = 81, two numbers can be taken as 81x and 81y, ATQ 81x + 81y = 1215 Or x + y = 15 which gives four co prime pairs - 1,14 2,13 4,11 7, 8 |
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| 14155. |
If tan α + cot α = 2, then tan20α + cot20α = (a) 0(b) 2(c) 20(d) 220 |
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Answer» Correct answer is: (b) 2 tan α + cot α = 2 gives α=45°. So tan α = cot α = 1 tan20α + cot20α = 120 + 120 = 1+1 = 2 |
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In the following number series, a wrong number is given. Find out the wrong number.0, 2, 4, 15, 64, 3255. 325 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2 Considering the given series 0, 2, 4, 15, 64, 325 The logic of the given series can be explained as 0 × 1 + 1 = 1 1 × 2 + 2 = 4 4 × 3 + 3 = 15 15 × 4 + 4= 64 64 × 5 + 5 = 325 ∴ Wrong term in given number series is 2.
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Given below is the graph representing two linear equations by lines AB and CD respectively. What is the area of the triangle formed by these two lines and the line x=0?(a) 3sq. units(b) 4sq. units (c) 6sq. units(d) 8sq. units |
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Answer» Correct answer is: (c) 6sq. units Required Area is area of triangle ACD = \(\cfrac{1}{2}\)(6)2 = 6 sq units |
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There was an accident, but fortunately no one was _____ injured. A) mainly B) seriously B) possibly D) exactly |
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Answer» Correct option is B) possibly |
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The car accident left her seriously injured. A) in a bad way B) ironed C) inside-out |
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Answer» Correct option is A) in a bad way |
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| 14160. |
Name the poets who wrote the following line :Darkness to bring it here to lieBehind my bed rooms door like a broodingDog ......... you can not believe, darling. |
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Answer» Kamala Das wrote the above line. |
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Which one is a challenge in the process of teaching English language class?1. Less interesting teaching style2. More interesting teaching style3. Reasonable time management4. Good lesson preparation5. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : More interesting teaching style The teaching of English must be done in a way so that reduces errors and compels students to use English in their daily life and gives them confidence and satisfaction while using the language.
Hence, we can conclude that for teachers the more interesting teaching styles is the challenge in the process of teaching language class. |
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Which one of the following sentences is a result of error arising out of translation from our language to another?1. The teacher is giving examination.2. The students are giving their examination.3. My joy knew no hounds.4. Are you going by train? |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : The students are giving their examination. Error in the language is a human fact. Language error is an ‘unsuccessfully bit of language’. The occurrence of errors, while speaking or writing language may be due to the lack of attention on the part of a learner. It should be noted that:
Hence, from the above-mentioned points, it becomes clear that the correct sentence will be – “The students are taking their examination.” |
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Who has demonstrated the theory “life comes only from pre-existing life”? (a) Oparin (b) Darwin (c) Louis Pasture (d) Haldane |
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Answer» Louis Pasture has demonstrated the theory “life comes only from pre-existing life”. |
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The enlarged end of penis covered by a loose fold of skin called- (a) Foreskin (b) Epididymis (c) Glans penis (d) Rete testis |
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Answer» The enlarged end of penis covered by a loose fold of skin called Foreskin. |
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Suppose you are a resident of a village, suggest a few measures to tackle the problem of poverty. |
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Answer» If we support in implementing the following programmes successfully, we can easily eradicate the poverty:
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Suppose you are a resident of a village. Suggest a few measures to tackle the problem of poverty. |
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Answer» If we support ¡n implementing the following programmes successfully we can easily eradicate the poverty:
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Which of the following does not include in external genitalia in female ? Mons pubis, labia majora, fimbriae, hymenA. Labium minora, labium majora, vaginaB. Labium minora, labium majora, oviductC. Labium minora, labium majora, cervixD. Labium minora, labium majora, clitoris |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D (D) Mons pubis, hymen, labium minora, labium majora and clitoris represents external genitalia of human female. |
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Fallopian tubes, uterus and vagina constitute the - (a) Male accessary ducts (b) Female accessary ducts (c) Cervix (d) Ovarian stroma |
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Answer» Fallopian tubes, uterus and vagina constitute the Female accessary ducts. |
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| 14169. |
Define poverty line. |
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Answer» Poverty line is defined as per capita consumption expenditure which is required to attain a minimum acceptable standard of living. |
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Bring out the need for on-the-job training for a person. |
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Answer» Firms give on-the-job-training to enhance the productive skills of the workers so as to enable them to absorb new technologies and modern ideas. It can be given in two ways: 1. Workers may be trained in the firm itself under the assistance of an experienced worker. 2. Workers may be sent o the firm campus for the training. |
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Name a few women oriented poverty eradication programmes in India? |
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Govt, of India, has introduced a number of antipoverty programmes. Do you think that these anti-poverty programmes are sufficient for reducing our country’s poverty? Justify your answer. |
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Answer» The govt, implement many programmes to reduce poverty. REGP, PMRY, SJSRY, SJSY, MNREGS are few among them. The rate of poverty has been mitigated due to the implementation of these programmes. However, there are a lot of problems associated with these policies. They are given below. 1. The amount of resources allocated for these programmes is not sufficient. 2. The effectiveness of the implementation of these programmes depends mainly on government and bank officials. May such officials are ill-motivated, inadequately trained and corrupt. So the resources reach the hand of the people who do not reserve it. 3. There is non-participation of local level institutions in programme implementation. 4. The government also failed to address the vast majority of vulnerable people who are living on or just above the poverty line. |
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What is the change in time when we move towards west or east from a degree of longitude? |
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Answer» More time is taken towards east and less time towards west. |
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Give the year of starting the following programmes. 1. Mid-day meals scheme 2. Aam Admi Bima Yojana 3. JLNNURM 4. Bharat Nirman 5. VAMBAY. |
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Answer» 1. 1995 2. 2007 3. 2005 4. 2005 5. 2001 |
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Write full form of the following. 1. PMRY 2. SGRY 3. NSSO 4. SJSRY 5. JGSY |
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Answer» 1. PMRY – Prime Minister’s RozgarYojana. 2. SGRY – Sampoorna Grameena RozgarYojana 3. NSSO – National Sample Survey Organisation 4. SJSRY – Swama Jayanthi Shahari RozgarYojana 5. JGSY – JawaharGramSamridhiYojana |
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Match the following columnsABPlanning commissionNational income estimateFinance ministryNiti AyogCSOBudge |
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Give the year of starting the following programmes. i) SGSY ii) RLEGP iii) NREG Act iv) SJSRY |
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Name the two major sources of human capital in a country. |
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Answer» Two major sources of human capital in a country are: 1. Investment in education and 2. Investment in health. |
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Classify the following into the features of human capital and human development 1. Education and health are considered as a means to increase human productivity. 2. Education and health are integral to human well-being. 3. Human beings are treated as a means to an end. 4. Human beings are treated as ends in themselves. |
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Answer» a. Human Capital: 1. Education and health are considered as a means to increase human productively. 3. Human beings are treated as a means to an end. b. Human development: 2. Education and health are integral to human well being. 4. Human beings are treated as ends in themselves. |
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List out the causes responsible for poverty in India. |
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Answer» Poverty is explained by individual circumstances and/or characteristics of poor people. Some examples are: 1. low levels of education and skills 2. inrmity, ill health, sickness 3. discrimination. These can be caused as a result of 1. Social, economic and political inequality 2. Social exclusion 3. Unemployment 4. Indebtedness 5. Unequal distribution of wealth. Aggregate poverty is just the sum of individual poverty. Poverty is also explained by general, economy-wide problems, such as: 1. Low capital formation 2. Lack of infrastructure 3. Lack of demand 4. Pressure of population 5. Lack of social/welfare nets. |
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Suppose you are a resident of a village. Suggest a few measures to solve the problem of poverty in your locality. |
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Answer» The following are the measures to solve the problem of poverty in a village like that of mine. 1. creating more employment opportunities in rural areas 2. educating the villagers 3. encouraging small scale and cottage industries to generate employment 4. spreading awareness regarding health and sanitation 5. they should be made aware of the different schemes offered to them by the government 6. the government should provide them with basic amenities such as schools, roads, hospital communication facilities, etc. |
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Illustrate the difference between rural and urban poverty. Is it correct to say that poverty has shifted from rural to urban areas? |
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Answer» The features of rural poverty are :
The features of urban poverty are:
Urban people posses many assets Yes, poverty has shifted from rural to urban areas. This is clear from the fact that in n1973-74 more than 80% of the poor resided in rural areas but in 1999 – 2000, this proportion has reduced to 75%. This means that poverty has shifted from rural to urban areas. In the 1990s the absolute number of the poor in the rural areas has declined whereas the number of poor in urban areas has increased. |
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Discuss the various measures taken by the government to solve the problem of poverty in India. |
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Answer» The poverty reduction approach of the government near of three dimensions. a. Growth oriented approach. b. Income and employment creation specifically for the poor. c. Providing basic amenities to the people. Growth-oriented approach is based on the expectation that the effects of economic growth-rapid increase in Gross Domestic Income and Per Capita Income – would spread to all sections of society and will trickle down to the poor sections also. The approach of income and employment creation specifically for the poor initiated from the third five-year plan. The programmes under the approach include food for work (1970) self-employment programmes like RLEGP, PMRY SJSRY. The Khadi and Village Commission implements these programmes. The government also started wage employment programme like national food for work programme, SGSRY, MNREGS, etc. 1. The Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP): This programme was launched on 15th August 1983 to supplement NREP. This is a centrally sponsored scheme with 100 percent fund by the union government. 2. The PMRY: GA was launched on 1st April 2000. The programme aims at providing the housing needs of rural people. Providing basic amenities includes Integrated Child Development Scheme, Mid-day Meal Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana, Valmiki Ambedkar Avas Yojana, etc. 3. Integrated Child Development Schemes (ICDS): A nutrition programme meant for children below 6 years of age, pregnant and lactating women. 4. Mid-day Meal at School: Mid-day Meal at School is in operation in several states. The programme was launched in all India level on 15th August 1995. |
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Critically evaluate the poverty alleviation programmes in India. |
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Answer» A. Critical Assessment of Poverty Alleviation Programmes: Through the policy towards poverty alleviation has evolved in a progressive manner but over the last ve and a half decades it has not undergone any radical transformation. Scholars state three major areas of concern which prevent the success implementation of the programs, they are: 1. Unequal distribution of land and other assets due to the benefits have been availed by the non-poor. 2. In comparison to the magnitude of poverty the amount of resources allocated for these programmes is not sufficient, 3. These programs depend mainly on government and bank officials for their implementation since such officials are illmotivated, inadequately trained, corruption-prone and vulnerable to pressure from a variety of local elites, the resources are inefficiently used and wasted. |
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Bring out the differences between human capital and human development. |
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Which of the following statement is false? 1.earth royates from West to east. 2. Earth takes 24 hours to complete one rotation.3.In one hour, the sun passess over 4 degree longitudes.4.The sun rises in the east. |
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Answer» 3.In one hour, the sun passess over 4 degree longitudes. |
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There is an increase in time towards the east and decrease in time towards the west of ail the longitudes other than 180° longitude. Why? |
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Which of the following statement is false? 1.earth royates from West to east. 2 . Earth takes 24 hours to complete one rotation.3.In one hour, the sun passess over 4 degree longitudes.4.The sun rises in the east. |
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Answer» 3.In one hour, the sun passess over 4 degree longitudes. |
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Growth with equity’ is an objective of Indian planning. Justify. |
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Answer» Growth means increase in the country’s capacity to produce the output of goods and services and equity means equality. Growth with equity is an important objective of our planning. By this, we mean that the government should ensure that the benefit of economic growth reaches the poor sections of the society. It also aims that every citizen should be able to meet the basic requirements such as food, shelter, education, health care, etc. |
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Match the following columns.ABCapitalismExistence of public sector and private sectorSocialismMarket mechanismMixed economyPublic sector |
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What is green revolution? How did it benefit the farmers? |
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Answer» Significant and continuous rise in agricultural production with the use of fertilizers, HYV seeds and irrigation facilities is known as Green Revolution. In India, green revolution was executed in two phases. The first phase was from 1965- 75. This phase concentrated the crop wheat and was conned to affluent states. The second phase was from 1975-85. The phase concentrated on a variety of crops and was implemented in all Indian states. The benefits of green revolution: 1. Self-sufficiency in food grain. 2. Living standards of farmers increased 3. Large marketable surplus 4. The price of food grain fell down and consumers were benefited. |
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Explain the need and type of land reforms implemented in the agricultural sector. |
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Answer» independence, the land tenure system was dominated by the intermediaries who merely collected rent from the tillers without contributing towards improvements on the farm. This resulted in low production from agriculture and forced India to import food. This called for an urgent need of a land reform system. The types of land reform implemented are:
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Given below are some names of the countries. Classify them into a fable based on the economic system they follow. (USA, Germany, Cuba, India, China, Srilanka, UK, Venezuela, Pakistan) |
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Match the followingAB(i) Quota(i) Niti Ayog(ii) HYV seeds(ii) Improvements in agriculture(iii) Land reforms (iii) Seeds giving large output(iv) Prime Minister(iv) Quantity of goods that can be imported |
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Prepare a table showing the plans of India and the years of their implementation? |
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Mode can be graphically located by means of (i) bio diagram (ii) pie diagram (iii) histogram (iv) ogive |
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Answer» Correct answer is (iii) histogram |
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A sector diagram is also called: (a) Bar diagram (b) Histogram (c) Historigram (d) Pie diagram |
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Answer» (d) Pie diagram |
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Which of the following comes under geometric diagram? (a) Histogram (b) Bar diagram (c) Ogives (d) Frequency polygon |
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Answer» Correct answer is (b) Bar diagram |
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Chemical which gives adaptive advantage to the producera. Allomonesb. Kairomonesc. Attractantsd. Repellents |
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Answer» a. Allomones |
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Series of reaction in mitochondrion that brings about oxidation of style residues to CO2 liberating H2 and forming wafera. Glycolysisb. Krebs cyclec. Transitiond. Antibiosis |
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Answer» b. Kerbscycle |
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