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My mother, _____ you never met, works in a hospital. A) why B) that C) who D) whom |
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Answer» Correct option is C) who |
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Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow :“They brought about a veritable revolution in social thought”.1. Who does ‘they’ refer to?2. What revolution is referred to here?3. How did they bring about the revolution? |
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Answer» 1. ‘They’ refer to Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedka. 2. To repudiate caste and to proclaim the oneness of the Hindu Community. 3. Gandhiji reminding the duty of higher Castes to depressed classes and Ambedkar reminding the innate rights to equality. Like this both of them brought a veritable revolution in Social thought. |
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How was Swami successful in fulfilling the intention of his father to prove his courage ? |
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Answer» Father wanted Swami to sleep alone in the office-room to prove courage is everything. According to Swami, age and strength was more important in adventurous tasks. But in Swami’s father’s view, the strength and age were not so important, courage is all. To prove Swami had courage, he should sleep alone in the office-room. Finally Swami requested him to leave the office-room door open. Father agreed and Swami went into the room. He was afraid of darkness and loneliness. At midnight he saw. something was moving, he felt that his end had come. He assumed that the devil would pull him and tear him. So why should he wait? As it came nearer, he crawled out from the bench, hugged it and used his teeth like a mortal weapon. This shows that at the time of emergency, he used < his courage. By this act he helped to catch the notorious burglar. So we can justify that Swami was successful in fulfilling the intention of his father to prove his courage. |
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Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:Too many parents these days can’t say no. As a result, they find themselves raising children who respond greedily to the advertisements aimed right at them. Even getting what they want doesn’t satisfy some kids; they only want more. Now, a growing number of psychologists, educators and parents think it’s time to stop the madness and start teaching kids about what’s really important: values like hard work, contentment, honesty and compassion.The struggle to set limits has never been tougher- and the stakes have never been higher. One recent study of adults who were overindulging in children paints a discouraging picture of their future: when given too much too soon, they grow up to be adults who have difficulty coping with life’s disappointments. They also have a distorted sense of entitlement that gets in the way of success in the workplace and in relationships.Psychologists say that parents who overindulge their kids set them up to be more vulnerable to future anxiety and depression. Today’s parents themselves raised on values of thrift and self-sacrifice, grew up in a culture where ‘no’ was a household word. Today’s kids want much more, partly because there is so much more to want.The oldest members of this Generation Excess were born in the late 1980s, just as PCs and video games were making their assault on the family room. They think of MP3 players and flat-screen TVs as essential utilities, and they have developed strategies to get them. One survey of teenagers found that when they crave for something new, most expect to ask nine times before their parents give in. By every measure, parents are shelling out record amounts.In the heat of this buying blitz, even parents who desperately need to say’no’ find themselves reaching for their credit cards. Today’s parents aren’t equipped to deal with the problem. Many of them, raised in the 1960s and 70s, swore they’d act differently from their parents and have closer relationships with their own children.Many even wear the same designer clothes as their kids and listen to the same music. And they work more hours; at the end of a long week, it’s tempting to buy peace with ‘yes’ and not mar precious family time with conflict. Anxiety about the future is another factor. How do well-intentioned parents say no to all the sports gear and arts and language lessons they believe will help their kids thrive in an increasingly competitive world?Experts agree: too much love won’t spoil a child, too few limits wills. What parents need to find, is a balance between the advantages of an affluent society and the critical life lessons that come from waiting, saving and working hard to achieve goals. That search for balance has to start early. Children need limits on their behaviour because they feel better and more secure when they live within a secured structure.Older children learn self-control by watching how others, especially their parent’s actions. Learning how to overcome challenges is essential to becoming a successful adult. Few parents ask kids to do chores. They think their kids are already overburdened by social and academic pressures. Every individual can be of service to others, and life has meaning beyond one’s own immediate happiness. That means parents eager to teach values have to take a long, hard look at their own.1. What values do parents and teachers want children to learn?2. What are the results of giving the children too much too soon?3. Why do today’s kids want more?4. What is the balance which the parents need to have in today’s world?5. What is the necessity to set limits for children?6. How can children become a successful adult?Pick out words from the passage that mean the same as the following:7. A feeling of satisfaction8. Valuable9. Important |
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Answer» 1. Parents and teachers want children to learn the values like hard work, contentment, honesty and compassion. 2. Future anxiety and depression are the results of giving the children too much too soon. 3. Today’s kids want much more because there is so much more to want. 4. It is between the advantages of an affluent society and the critical life lessons that come from waiting, saving and working hard to achieve goals. 5. Children need limits on their behaviour because they feel better and more secure when they live within a secured structure. 6. Children can become a successful adult by learning how to overcome challenges. 7. Contentment 8. Precious 9. Critical |
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Helen’s sister, for _____ we work, is really a good manager. A) which B) who C) that D) whom |
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Answer» Correct option is D) whom |
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Normally earthwork is estimated for 30 m lead for distance and 1.5 m lift for height or depth, and this distance of 30 m and the height of 1.5 m are known as _____________(a) vertical lead and lift(b) normal lead and lift(c) horizontal lead and lift(d) transverse lead and lift |
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Answer» Right option is (b) normal lead and lift To explain I would say: Normal rate for earthwork is for 30 m lead and 1.5 m lift. For greater lead or lift the rates will be different (higher) for every unit of 30 m lead and for every unit of 1.5 m lift. The earthwork is, therefore, estimated separately for every 30 m lead and for every 1.5 m lift. |
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Sleepers (ties) are mostly made up of _______________(a) wood(b) prestressed concrete(c) metal(d) steak |
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Answer» Right choice is (b) prestressed concrete Easiest explanation: Prestressed concrete is a form of concrete used in construction which is “pre-stressed” by being placed under compression prior to supporting any loads beyond its own dead weight. This compression is produced by the tensioning of high-strength “tendons” located within or adjacent to the concrete volume and is done to improve the performance of the concrete in service. |
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The girl to _____ I spoke comes from Italy. A) that B) who C) whose D) whom |
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Answer» Correct option is D) whom |
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In each question, an incomplete statement followed by fillers is given. Pick out the best one which can complete incomplete stem correctly and meaningfully. His behaviour is so unpredictable that he___.A. never depends upon others for getting his work doneB. is seldom trusted by othersC. always finds it difficult to keep his wordD. always insists on getting the work completed on time |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
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In each question, an incomplete statement followed by fillers is given. Pick out the best one which can complete incomplete stem correctly and meaningfully. With great efforts his son succeeded in convincing him not to donate his entire wealth to an orphanage__A. and lead the life of a wealthy merchantB. but to a home for the forsaken childrenC. and make an orphan of himselfD. as the orphanage needed a lot of donations. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
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In each question, an incomplete statement followed by fillers is given. Pick out the best one which can complete incomplete stem correctly and meaningfully. Although initial investigations pointed towards him____A. the preceding events corroborated his involvement in the crimeB. the additional information confirmed his guiltC. the subsequent events established that he was guiltD. the subsequent events proved that he was innocent |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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In each question, an incomplete statement followed by fillers is given. Pick out the best one which can complete incomplete stem correctly and meaningfully. The weather outside was extremely pleasant and hence we decided to ____A. utilise our time in watching the televisionB. refrain from going out for a morning walkC. enjoy a morning ride in the openD. employ this rare opportunity for writing letters |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
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The sleepers which satisfy the requirements of an ideal sleeper are ___________(a) Cast iron sleepers(b) R.C.C sleepers(c) Steel sleepers(d) Wooden sleeper |
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Answer» Correct answer is (d) Wooden sleeper To explain: Wooden railway sleepers are also comparatively cheap, as well as light and easy to transport, install and maintain. The average timber railway sleeper weighs around 160lb-250lb, whereas an equivalent sleeper made of concrete could weigh anything up to 800lb. This means that wooden railway sleepers are quicker and easier to install initially and require little to no specialist equipment or vehicles for maintenance, which means cost-savings for rail operators. |
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Which is the best wood that can be used for wooden sleepers?(a) Shesham(b) Teak(c) Sal(d) Deodar |
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Answer» Correct answer is (b) Teak Easy explanation: Teak’s high oil content, high tensile strength and tight grain make it particularly suitable where weather resistance is desired. It is used in the manufacture of outdoor furniture and boat decks. It is also used for cutting boards, indoor flooring, countertops and as a veneer for indoor furnishings. |
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These are open drains provided for conveying water from kitchens, bathroom and rain water to main sewers.(a) Drains(b) Sewers(c) Soak pit(d) Surface drains |
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Answer» Right option is (d) Surface drains The explanation is: These are usually provided at the side of the road and along the boundary line of the building. As far as possible drains should not be laid under the buildings. For efficient draining the surface drains should have certain qualities, such as should be laid in such a gradient to develop self -cleaning velocity, should have a reasonable free board at the top, joint should be smooth finished, easy curves, inner surface should be smooth, cheap in construction and maintenance. |
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The savings in annual road user costs, annual savings in accident costs and capital cost of Improvement are parameters used in ___________(a) annual cost method(b) rate of return method(c) benefit cost ratio(d) capital recovery fund |
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Answer» The correct answer is (b) rate of return method To elaborate: The transport laboratory of London has developed this method in which a rate of return is obtained by these parameters, the remaining methods don’t require these parameters. |
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he room in _____ Peter works is very small. A) that B) which C) why D) who |
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Answer» Correct option is B) which |
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In each question, an incomplete statement followed by fillers is given. Pick out the best one which can complete incomplete stem correctly and meaningfully. In order to help the company attai its goal of enhancing profit, all the employees___.A. urged the management to grant paid leaveB. appealed the management to implement new welfare schemesC. voluntarily offered to work overtime with lucrative compensationD. voluntarily offered to render additional services in lieu of nothing |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If more of the sentences is appropriate, mark (e) as the answer. ____ experts propsed the idea of a common school system.A. Overlooking the fundamental right of quality education of every child in India.B. Since the curricular requirements of a rural child is difference from an urban childC. Based on the fact that difference in the quality of schools acts as a ground for discriminationD. Since a large percentage of Indian children are getting free education |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
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Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If more of the sentences is appropriate, mark (e) as the answer. As allegations of crores of rupees changing hands to permit illegal mining began to fly thick and fast,_____.A. government ordered and enquiry which exposed a nexus between mine operators and bureaucratsB. it caused great damage to the surrounding ecosystem and the environment in generalC. the officials have been irresponsible in failing to bring it to the notice of the court in timeD. the powerful mining lobby had brided the officials to obtain permit for mining on ecologically sensitive land |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
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Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If more of the sentences is appropriate, mark (e) as the answer. _____the soil today is nowhere as rich in native minerals as it used to be some centuries ago.A. As there is a growing consent among farmers regarding limiting the use of chemical fertilizersB. As the chemical inputs in agriculture improved the yield many foldsC. Owing to the uninhibited use of chemical inputs in agricultureD. Awareness among farmers regarding the side-effects of chemical farming grew when |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
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Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If more of the sentences is appropriate, mark (e) as the answer. While the environment-friendly nuclear energy could make a large addition to the energy resources,_____.A. experts have a lot of expectations from this cleaner mathod of producing energyB. the government is determined to extract maximum out of this technology in the near furture.C. international lobby has been pressuring the developing nations to shift their energy production from coal to nuclear power.D. the problem of locating adequate numbers of uranium reserves to run the reactors is yet to be sorted out |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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As a nation, we are in a great dilemma on the financing of public higher educational institutions. Highly subsidized quality higher education, with admissions based strictly on merit, continues to be a great hope for upward socio- economic (345)[alternate]. This public demand has also ensured that there is consensus across the political spectrum on the need for setting up new IITs, IIMS, AIIMS, NITs, etc. On the other hand, as the number of such institutions increases, the (346) main] requirements for supporting them will prove to be a challenge. What are the alternatives? Globally there is a shift towards charging a higher (347) Fraction] of education costs as fees even in European countries where traditionally, higher education was completely free. For the purpose of inclusion of students from economically weaker sections, there is the provision of education loans, often at lower-than-commercial rates. This has resulted in education loan-driven higher education, which has clear_(348)[explicit] for blocking the socio-economic mobility of poor people, even in an affluent country like the United States. In a country like India, public-funded institutions where the full fee is financed through loans are undesirable for many reasons. One, it will make education inaccessible to many who cannot afford to be (349) [casted] with such large loans Second, heavy debt would result in higher education being seen more as capital investment. It would lead to the clear (350)__ Graduation objective of getting a quick return on investment. The net result would be that graduates would opt for safe career options - even more than they currently do-that provide the "highest package" and not those choices that may be low-paying but have greater social value and impact and which the graduate may (351) [needlessly] want to pursue. Medical education in India has already fallen into this trap, with high cost of education in private and foreign institutions, the increase in volume is not resulting in (352) [producing] access for a significant section of the population. Further, in the Indian socio-economic context where, even today, most students pursue academic programmes and careers that are forced on them by family and not out of their own choice, there is another great disadvantage. Just when we were seeing some change - in at least a small fraction of students the increase in fees or a greater loan burden would put the clock back The "loan model" is gaining (353) attenuations] in the public (354)_[regard] in India primarily driven by the stories of high-paying jobs for IIT graduatesA. targetB. implicationsC. incarnationD. forms |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
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As a nation, we are in a great dilemma on the financing of public higher educational institutions. Highly subsidized quality higher education, with admissions based strictly on merit, continues to be a great hope for upward socio- economic (345)[alternate]. This public demand has also ensured that there is consensus across the political spectrum on the need for setting up new IITs, IIMS, AIIMS, NITs, etc. On the other hand, as the number of such institutions increases, the (346) main] requirements for supporting them will prove to be a challenge. What are the alternatives? Globally there is a shift towards charging a higher (347) Fraction] of education costs as fees even in European countries where traditionally, higher education was completely free. For the purpose of inclusion of students from economically weaker sections, there is the provision of education loans, often at lower-than-commercial rates. This has resulted in education loan-driven higher education, which has clear_(348)[explicit] for blocking the socio-economic mobility of poor people, even in an affluent country like the United States. In a country like India, public-funded institutions where the full fee is financed through loans are undesirable for many reasons. One, it will make education inaccessible to many who cannot afford to be (349) [casted] with such large loans Second, heavy debt would result in higher education being seen more as capital investment. It would lead to the clear (350)__ Graduation objective of getting a quick return on investment. The net result would be that graduates would opt for safe career options - even more than they currently do-that provide the "highest package" and not those choices that may be low-paying but have greater social value and impact and which the graduate may (351) [needlessly] want to pursue. Medical education in India has already fallen into this trap, with high cost of education in private and foreign institutions, the increase in volume is not resulting in (352) [producing] access for a significant section of the population. Further, in the Indian socio-economic context where, even today, most students pursue academic programmes and careers that are forced on them by family and not out of their own choice, there is another great disadvantage. Just when we were seeing some change - in at least a small fraction of students the increase in fees or a greater loan burden would put the clock back The "loan model" is gaining (353) attenuations] in the public (354)_[regard] in India primarily driven by the stories of high-paying jobs for IIT graduatesA. rateB. partC. portionsD. No correction required |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If more of the sentences is appropriate, mark (e) as the answer. Although information technology has entered the homes offices and hearts of many citizens of India,___.A. India provides the highest number of IT experts to the world every yearB. many people in rural areas still remain ignorant of its immense benefitsC. government has done its best by funding research in this field appropriatelyD. the face of communication in the years to come would change completely from the by gone years |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
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As a nation, we are in a great dilemma on the financing of public higher educational institutions. Highly subsidized quality higher education, with admissions based strictly on merit, continues to be a great hope for upward socio- economic (345)[alternate]. This public demand has also ensured that there is consensus across the political spectrum on the need for setting up new IITs, IIMS, AIIMS, NITs, etc. On the other hand, as the number of such institutions increases, the (346) main] requirements for supporting them will prove to be a challenge. What are the alternatives? Globally there is a shift towards charging a higher (347) Fraction] of education costs as fees even in European countries where traditionally, higher education was completely free. For the purpose of inclusion of students from economically weaker sections, there is the provision of education loans, often at lower-than-commercial rates. This has resulted in education loan-driven higher education, which has clear_(348)[explicit] for blocking the socio-economic mobility of poor people, even in an affluent country like the United States. In a country like India, public-funded institutions where the full fee is financed through loans are undesirable for many reasons. One, it will make education inaccessible to many who cannot afford to be (349) [casted] with such large loans Second, heavy debt would result in higher education being seen more as capital investment. It would lead to the clear (350)__ Graduation objective of getting a quick return on investment. The net result would be that graduates would opt for safe career options - even more than they currently do-that provide the "highest package" and not those choices that may be low-paying but have greater social value and impact and which the graduate may (351) [needlessly] want to pursue. Medical education in India has already fallen into this trap, with high cost of education in private and foreign institutions, the increase in volume is not resulting in (352) [producing] access for a significant section of the population. Further, in the Indian socio-economic context where, even today, most students pursue academic programmes and careers that are forced on them by family and not out of their own choice, there is another great disadvantage. Just when we were seeing some change - in at least a small fraction of students the increase in fees or a greater loan burden would put the clock back The "loan model" is gaining (353) attenuations] in the public (354)_[regard] in India primarily driven by the stories of high-paying jobs for IIT graduatesA. demandedB. debitedC. forcedD. burdened |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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As a nation, we are in a great dilemma on the financing of public higher educational institutions. Highly subsidized quality higher education, with admissions based strictly on merit, continues to be a great hope for upward socio- economic (345)[alternate]. This public demand has also ensured that there is consensus across the political spectrum on the need for setting up new IITs, IIMS, AIIMS, NITs, etc. On the other hand, as the number of such institutions increases, the (346) main] requirements for supporting them will prove to be a challenge. What are the alternatives? Globally there is a shift towards charging a higher (347) Fraction] of education costs as fees even in European countries where traditionally, higher education was completely free. For the purpose of inclusion of students from economically weaker sections, there is the provision of education loans, often at lower-than-commercial rates. This has resulted in education loan-driven higher education, which has clear_(348)[explicit] for blocking the socio-economic mobility of poor people, even in an affluent country like the United States. In a country like India, public-funded institutions where the full fee is financed through loans are undesirable for many reasons. One, it will make education inaccessible to many who cannot afford to be (349) [casted] with such large loans Second, heavy debt would result in higher education being seen more as capital investment. It would lead to the clear (350)__ Graduation objective of getting a quick return on investment. The net result would be that graduates would opt for safe career options - even more than they currently do-that provide the "highest package" and not those choices that may be low-paying but have greater social value and impact and which the graduate may (351) [needlessly] want to pursue. Medical education in India has already fallen into this trap, with high cost of education in private and foreign institutions, the increase in volume is not resulting in (352) [producing] access for a significant section of the population. Further, in the Indian socio-economic context where, even today, most students pursue academic programmes and careers that are forced on them by family and not out of their own choice, there is another great disadvantage. Just when we were seeing some change - in at least a small fraction of students the increase in fees or a greater loan burden would put the clock back The "loan model" is gaining (353) attenuations] in the public (354)_[regard] in India primarily driven by the stories of high-paying jobs for IIT graduatesA. discourseB. domainC. bodiesD. opinions |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
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As a nation, we are in a great dilemma on the financing of public higher educational institutions. Highly subsidized quality higher education, with admissions based strictly on merit, continues to be a great hope for upward socio- economic (345)[alternate]. This public demand has also ensured that there is consensus across the political spectrum on the need for setting up new IITs, IIMS, AIIMS, NITs, etc. On the other hand, as the number of such institutions increases, the (346) main] requirements for supporting them will prove to be a challenge. What are the alternatives? Globally there is a shift towards charging a higher (347) Fraction] of education costs as fees even in European countries where traditionally, higher education was completely free. For the purpose of inclusion of students from economically weaker sections, there is the provision of education loans, often at lower-than-commercial rates. This has resulted in education loan-driven higher education, which has clear_(348)[explicit] for blocking the socio-economic mobility of poor people, even in an affluent country like the United States. In a country like India, public-funded institutions where the full fee is financed through loans are undesirable for many reasons. One, it will make education inaccessible to many who cannot afford to be (349) [casted] with such large loans Second, heavy debt would result in higher education being seen more as capital investment. It would lead to the clear (350)__ Graduation objective of getting a quick return on investment. The net result would be that graduates would opt for safe career options - even more than they currently do-that provide the "highest package" and not those choices that may be low-paying but have greater social value and impact and which the graduate may (351) [needlessly] want to pursue. Medical education in India has already fallen into this trap, with high cost of education in private and foreign institutions, the increase in volume is not resulting in (352) [producing] access for a significant section of the population. Further, in the Indian socio-economic context where, even today, most students pursue academic programmes and careers that are forced on them by family and not out of their own choice, there is another great disadvantage. Just when we were seeing some change - in at least a small fraction of students the increase in fees or a greater loan burden would put the clock back The "loan model" is gaining (353) attenuations] in the public (354)_[regard] in India primarily driven by the stories of high-paying jobs for IIT graduatesA. cuttingB. providingC. enhancedD. fabricating |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
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As a nation, we are in a great dilemma on the financing of public higher educational institutions. Highly subsidized quality higher education, with admissions based strictly on merit, continues to be a great hope for upward socio- economic (345)[alternate]. This public demand has also ensured that there is consensus across the political spectrum on the need for setting up new IITs, IIMS, AIIMS, NITs, etc. On the other hand, as the number of such institutions increases, the (346) main] requirements for supporting them will prove to be a challenge. What are the alternatives? Globally there is a shift towards charging a higher (347) Fraction] of education costs as fees even in European countries where traditionally, higher education was completely free. For the purpose of inclusion of students from economically weaker sections, there is the provision of education loans, often at lower-than-commercial rates. This has resulted in education loan-driven higher education, which has clear_(348)[explicit] for blocking the socio-economic mobility of poor people, even in an affluent country like the United States. In a country like India, public-funded institutions where the full fee is financed through loans are undesirable for many reasons. One, it will make education inaccessible to many who cannot afford to be (349) [casted] with such large loans Second, heavy debt would result in higher education being seen more as capital investment. It would lead to the clear (350)__ Graduation objective of getting a quick return on investment. The net result would be that graduates would opt for safe career options - even more than they currently do-that provide the "highest package" and not those choices that may be low-paying but have greater social value and impact and which the graduate may (351) [needlessly] want to pursue. Medical education in India has already fallen into this trap, with high cost of education in private and foreign institutions, the increase in volume is not resulting in (352) [producing] access for a significant section of the population. Further, in the Indian socio-economic context where, even today, most students pursue academic programmes and careers that are forced on them by family and not out of their own choice, there is another great disadvantage. Just when we were seeing some change - in at least a small fraction of students the increase in fees or a greater loan burden would put the clock back The "loan model" is gaining (353) attenuations] in the public (354)_[regard] in India primarily driven by the stories of high-paying jobs for IIT graduatesA. affordablyB. alternativelyC. notD. genuinely |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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As a nation, we are in a great dilemma on the financing of public higher educational institutions. Highly subsidized quality higher education, with admissions based strictly on merit, continues to be a great hope for upward socio- economic (345)[alternate]. This public demand has also ensured that there is consensus across the political spectrum on the need for setting up new IITs, IIMS, AIIMS, NITs, etc. On the other hand, as the number of such institutions increases, the (346) main] requirements for supporting them will prove to be a challenge. What are the alternatives? Globally there is a shift towards charging a higher (347) Fraction] of education costs as fees even in European countries where traditionally, higher education was completely free. For the purpose of inclusion of students from economically weaker sections, there is the provision of education loans, often at lower-than-commercial rates. This has resulted in education loan-driven higher education, which has clear_(348)[explicit] for blocking the socio-economic mobility of poor people, even in an affluent country like the United States. In a country like India, public-funded institutions where the full fee is financed through loans are undesirable for many reasons. One, it will make education inaccessible to many who cannot afford to be (349) [casted] with such large loans Second, heavy debt would result in higher education being seen more as capital investment. It would lead to the clear (350)__ Graduation objective of getting a quick return on investment. The net result would be that graduates would opt for safe career options - even more than they currently do-that provide the "highest package" and not those choices that may be low-paying but have greater social value and impact and which the graduate may (351) [needlessly] want to pursue. Medical education in India has already fallen into this trap, with high cost of education in private and foreign institutions, the increase in volume is not resulting in (352) [producing] access for a significant section of the population. Further, in the Indian socio-economic context where, even today, most students pursue academic programmes and careers that are forced on them by family and not out of their own choice, there is another great disadvantage. Just when we were seeing some change - in at least a small fraction of students the increase in fees or a greater loan burden would put the clock back The "loan model" is gaining (353) attenuations] in the public (354)_[regard] in India primarily driven by the stories of high-paying jobs for IIT graduatesA. mainB. achievableC. financialD. No correction required |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
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As a nation, we are in a great dilemma on the financing of public higher educational institutions. Highly subsidized quality higher education, with admissions based strictly on merit, continues to be a great hope for upward socio- economic (345)[alternate]. This public demand has also ensured that there is consensus across the political spectrum on the need for setting up new IITs, IIMS, AIIMS, NITs, etc. On the other hand, as the number of such institutions increases, the (346) main] requirements for supporting them will prove to be a challenge. What are the alternatives? Globally there is a shift towards charging a higher (347) Fraction] of education costs as fees even in European countries where traditionally, higher education was completely free. For the purpose of inclusion of students from economically weaker sections, there is the provision of education loans, often at lower-than-commercial rates. This has resulted in education loan-driven higher education, which has clear_(348)[explicit] for blocking the socio-economic mobility of poor people, even in an affluent country like the United States. In a country like India, public-funded institutions where the full fee is financed through loans are undesirable for many reasons. One, it will make education inaccessible to many who cannot afford to be (349) [casted] with such large loans Second, heavy debt would result in higher education being seen more as capital investment. It would lead to the clear (350)__ Graduation objective of getting a quick return on investment. The net result would be that graduates would opt for safe career options - even more than they currently do-that provide the "highest package" and not those choices that may be low-paying but have greater social value and impact and which the graduate may (351) [needlessly] want to pursue. Medical education in India has already fallen into this trap, with high cost of education in private and foreign institutions, the increase in volume is not resulting in (352) [producing] access for a significant section of the population. Further, in the Indian socio-economic context where, even today, most students pursue academic programmes and careers that are forced on them by family and not out of their own choice, there is another great disadvantage. Just when we were seeing some change - in at least a small fraction of students the increase in fees or a greater loan burden would put the clock back The "loan model" is gaining (353) attenuations] in the public (354)_[regard] in India primarily driven by the stories of high-paying jobs for IIT graduatesA. focusedB. successC. tractionD. force |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 27782. |
As a nation, we are in a great dilemma on the financing of public higher educational institutions. Highly subsidized quality higher education, with admissions based strictly on merit, continues to be a great hope for upward socio- economic (345)[alternate]. This public demand has also ensured that there is consensus across the political spectrum on the need for setting up new IITs, IIMS, AIIMS, NITs, etc. On the other hand, as the number of such institutions increases, the (346) main] requirements for supporting them will prove to be a challenge. What are the alternatives? Globally there is a shift towards charging a higher (347) Fraction] of education costs as fees even in European countries where traditionally, higher education was completely free. For the purpose of inclusion of students from economically weaker sections, there is the provision of education loans, often at lower-than-commercial rates. This has resulted in education loan-driven higher education, which has clear_(348)[explicit] for blocking the socio-economic mobility of poor people, even in an affluent country like the United States. In a country like India, public-funded institutions where the full fee is financed through loans are undesirable for many reasons. One, it will make education inaccessible to many who cannot afford to be (349) [casted] with such large loans Second, heavy debt would result in higher education being seen more as capital investment. It would lead to the clear (350)__ Graduation objective of getting a quick return on investment. The net result would be that graduates would opt for safe career options - even more than they currently do-that provide the "highest package" and not those choices that may be low-paying but have greater social value and impact and which the graduate may (351) [needlessly] want to pursue. Medical education in India has already fallen into this trap, with high cost of education in private and foreign institutions, the increase in volume is not resulting in (352) [producing] access for a significant section of the population. Further, in the Indian socio-economic context where, even today, most students pursue academic programmes and careers that are forced on them by family and not out of their own choice, there is another great disadvantage. Just when we were seeing some change - in at least a small fraction of students the increase in fees or a greater loan burden would put the clock back The "loan model" is gaining (353) attenuations] in the public (354)_[regard] in India primarily driven by the stories of high-paying jobs for IIT graduatesA. basicB. FinanceC. budgetaryD. ordinary |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 27783. |
Delinking of jobs (261) degrees is one of the salient (262) of our education (263). There has been a steep (264) in (265) in the academic field in recent years. There is a (266) of degree holders in the country. As a result, university degrees have lost their value and charm while the number of students in colleges and universities of the country has been steadily (267). Consequently, thousands of graduates and postgraduates come out of these institutions and stand in (268) waiting to get some (269) jobs (270) in the country.A. failB. riseC. downD. decrease |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 27784. |
Delinking of jobs (261) degrees is one of the salient (262) of our education (263). There has been a steep (264) in (265) in the academic field in recent years. There is a (266) of degree holders in the country. As a result, university degrees have lost their value and charm while the number of students in colleges and universities of the country has been steadily (267). Consequently, thousands of graduates and postgraduates come out of these institutions and stand in (268) waiting to get some (269) jobs (270) in the country.A. processB. systemC. proceduresD. policy |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 27785. |
As a nation, we are in a great dilemma on the financing of public higher educational institutions. Highly subsidized quality higher education, with admissions based strictly on merit, continues to be a great hope for upward socio- economic (345)[alternate]. This public demand has also ensured that there is consensus across the political spectrum on the need for setting up new IITs, IIMS, AIIMS, NITs, etc. On the other hand, as the number of such institutions increases, the (346) main] requirements for supporting them will prove to be a challenge. What are the alternatives? Globally there is a shift towards charging a higher (347) Fraction] of education costs as fees even in European countries where traditionally, higher education was completely free. For the purpose of inclusion of students from economically weaker sections, there is the provision of education loans, often at lower-than-commercial rates. This has resulted in education loan-driven higher education, which has clear_(348)[explicit] for blocking the socio-economic mobility of poor people, even in an affluent country like the United States. In a country like India, public-funded institutions where the full fee is financed through loans are undesirable for many reasons. One, it will make education inaccessible to many who cannot afford to be (349) [casted] with such large loans Second, heavy debt would result in higher education being seen more as capital investment. It would lead to the clear (350)__ Graduation objective of getting a quick return on investment. The net result would be that graduates would opt for safe career options - even more than they currently do-that provide the "highest package" and not those choices that may be low-paying but have greater social value and impact and which the graduate may (351) [needlessly] want to pursue. Medical education in India has already fallen into this trap, with high cost of education in private and foreign institutions, the increase in volume is not resulting in (352) [producing] access for a significant section of the population. Further, in the Indian socio-economic context where, even today, most students pursue academic programmes and careers that are forced on them by family and not out of their own choice, there is another great disadvantage. Just when we were seeing some change - in at least a small fraction of students the increase in fees or a greater loan burden would put the clock back The "loan model" is gaining (353) attenuations] in the public (354)_[regard] in India primarily driven by the stories of high-paying jobs for IIT graduatesA. structureB. fabricC. goodD. mobility |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 27786. |
Delinking of jobs (261) degrees is one of the salient (262) of our education (263). There has been a steep (264) in (265) in the academic field in recent years. There is a (266) of degree holders in the country. As a result, university degrees have lost their value and charm while the number of students in colleges and universities of the country has been steadily (267). Consequently, thousands of graduates and postgraduates come out of these institutions and stand in (268) waiting to get some (269) jobs (270) in the country.A. factorsB. featuresC. reasonsD. methods |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 27787. |
Delinking of jobs (261) degrees is one of the salient (262) of our education (263). There has been a steep (264) in (265) in the academic field in recent years. There is a (266) of degree holders in the country. As a result, university degrees have lost their value and charm while the number of students in colleges and universities of the country has been steadily (267). Consequently, thousands of graduates and postgraduates come out of these institutions and stand in (268) waiting to get some (269) jobs (270) in the country.A. evaluationB. assessmentC. resultD. competence |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 27788. |
Delinking of jobs (261) degrees is one of the salient (262) of our education (263). There has been a steep (264) in (265) in the academic field in recent years. There is a (266) of degree holders in the country. As a result, university degrees have lost their value and charm while the number of students in colleges and universities of the country has been steadily (267). Consequently, thousands of graduates and postgraduates come out of these institutions and stand in (268) waiting to get some (269) jobs (270) in the country.A. vacateB. postedC. createdD. available |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 27789. |
Delinking of jobs (261) degrees is one of the salient (262) of our education (263). There has been a steep (264) in (265) in the academic field in recent years. There is a (266) of degree holders in the country. As a result, university degrees have lost their value and charm while the number of students in colleges and universities of the country has been steadily (267). Consequently, thousands of graduates and postgraduates come out of these institutions and stand in (268) waiting to get some (269) jobs (270) in the country.A. linesB. longC. rowsD. queues |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 27790. |
Delinking of jobs (261) degrees is one of the salient (262) of our education (263). There has been a steep (264) in (265) in the academic field in recent years. There is a (266) of degree holders in the country. As a result, university degrees have lost their value and charm while the number of students in colleges and universities of the country has been steadily (267). Consequently, thousands of graduates and postgraduates come out of these institutions and stand in (268) waiting to get some (269) jobs (270) in the country.A. managerialB. niceC. prestigiousD. available |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 27791. |
Delinking of jobs (261) degrees is one of the salient (262) of our education (263). There has been a steep (264) in (265) in the academic field in recent years. There is a (266) of degree holders in the country. As a result, university degrees have lost their value and charm while the number of students in colleges and universities of the country has been steadily (267). Consequently, thousands of graduates and postgraduates come out of these institutions and stand in (268) waiting to get some (269) jobs (270) in the country.A. fallingB. diminishingC. risingD. growth |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 27792. |
Delinking of jobs (261) degrees is one of the salient (262) of our education (263). There has been a steep (264) in (265) in the academic field in recent years. There is a (266) of degree holders in the country. As a result, university degrees have lost their value and charm while the number of students in colleges and universities of the country has been steadily (267). Consequently, thousands of graduates and postgraduates come out of these institutions and stand in (268) waiting to get some (269) jobs (270) in the country.A. floodB. growthC. increaseD. slope |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 27793. |
What is the expression for the current in the capacitor from the following circuit?(a) V/C(b) V/I(c) 0(d) V/XC |
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Answer» Right choice is (d) V/XC The explanation is: In the given circuit, the voltage across the capacitor is the same as the source voltage as they are connected in parallel. The current in the capacitor is IC hence IC=V/XC. |
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| 27794. |
At resonance, electrostatic energy is ___________ the magnetic energy.(a) Greater than(b) Less than(c) Equal to(d) Depends on the circuit |
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Answer» Right choice is (c) Equal to To explain I would say: At resonance, energy stored in the capacitor is equal to energy stored in the inductor because capacitive reactance and inductive reactance are equal at resonance. The capacitor stores electrostatic energy and the inductor stores magnetic energy hence they are equal. |
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An _________ is an underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock, rock fractures or unconsolidated materials (gravel, sand, or silt) from which groundwater can be extracted using a water well.(a) Aquitard(b) Aqifuge(c) Aquiclude(d) Aquifer |
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Answer» The correct option is (d) Aquifer The explanation is: An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock, rock fractures or unconsolidated materials (gravel, sand, or silt) from which groundwater can be extracted using a water well. The study of water flow in aquifers and the characterization of aquifers is called hydrogeology. |
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| 27796. |
Which of the following is not ac waveform?(a) sinusoidal(b) square(c) constant(d) triangular |
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Answer» The correct answer is (c) constant Explanation: AC waveforms are those which periodically changes polarity with time. Sinusoidal wave, square wave, triangular wave change their polarity at regular intervals so they are ac wavefoms. Constant wave doesnot change its polarity so it is not an ac waveform. |
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| 27797. |
Which type of ac waveform is given in figure?(a) sinusoidal(b) triangular(c) square(d) complex waveform |
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Answer» The correct answer is (a) sinusoidal For explanation: The figure depicts ac waveform of sinusoidal nature changing its polarity after regular intervals sinusoidally. |
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| 27798. |
What happens to the voltage across the inductor when the Q factor decreases?(a) Increases(b) Decreases(c) Remains the same(d) Becomes zero |
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Answer» The correct option is (b) Decreases For explanation: We know that voltage across the inductor in resonance condition is equal to Q times the source voltage. Hence as the Q factor decreases, the voltage across the inductor also decreases. |
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| 27799. |
The current leads the supply voltage in a series RLC circuit has its frequency _________ the resonant frequency.(a) Above(b) Below(c) Equal to(d) Cannot be determined |
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Answer» Right choice is (b) Below Explanation: Current is leading the voltage indicates capacitor dominating circuit. XC>XL => 1/(ωC) > ωL => ω<1/√LC So, frequency less than resonant frequency. |
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What are the main challenges does steel industry is facing now?(a) High raw material cost(b) Overcapacity(c) Price volatility(d) High Raw Material Cost, Overcapacity, Price Volatility |
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Answer» Correct choice is (d) High Raw Material Cost, Overcapacity, Price Volatility The best explanation: It is a rate at which the price of a security increases or decreases for a given set of returns. Volatility is measured by calculating the standard deviation of the annualized returns over a given period of time. It shows the range to which the price of a security may increase or decrease. |
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