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What climate change will undeniably do is cause of amplify events that hasten the reduction of resources. Competition over these diminising resources would ensue in the form of political or even violent conflict. Resource based conflicts have rarely been overt and are thus difficult to isolate. Instead they take on veneers that appear more politically palatable. Conflicts over resources like water are often cloaked in the guise of identity or ideology.
What does the above passage imply?
(a) Resource-based conflicts are always politically motivated.
(b) There are no political solutions to resolve environmental and resource based conflicts.
(c) Environmental issues contribute to resource stresses and political conflict.
(d) Political conflict based on identity or ideology cannot be resolved.
Correct option (c) Environmental issues contribute to resource stresses and political conflict.Explanation:Option (c) is the only option supported by the passage. Rest all cannot be seen drom the passage.Further, this statement represents the key message of the passage.
Correct option (c) Environmental issues contribute to resource stresses and political conflict.
Explanation:
Option (c) is the only option supported by the passage. Rest all cannot be seen drom the passage.Further, this statement represents the key message of the passage.
See lessThere are certain 2-digit numbers.The difference between the number and the one obtained on reversing it is always 27.How many such maximum 2-digit numbers are there?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) None of the above
Correct option (d) None of the aboveExplanation:Let the numbers be of the form xy and yx, i.e. 10x + y and 10y + x (where y > x)As per the question, (10y + x) – (10x + y) = 27Or 9y – 9x = 27Or y – x = 3Or y = x + 3So, possible sets of the value of x and y are: (1, 4), (2, 5), (3, 6), (4, 7), (5,Read more
Correct option (d) None of the above
Explanation:
Let the numbers be of the form xy and yx, i.e. 10x + y and 10y + x (where y > x)
As per the question, (10y + x) – (10x + y) = 27
Or 9y – 9x = 27
Or y – x = 3
Or y = x + 3
So, possible sets of the value of x and y are: (1, 4), (2, 5), (3, 6), (4, 7), (5, 8) and (6, 9), i.e. 6 such numbers are there.
See less“Rights are certain advantageous conditions of social well is i nr indispensable to the true development of the citizen.”
In the light of this statement, which one of the following is the correct understanding of rights?
(a) Rights aim at individual good only.
(b) Rights aim at social good only.
(c) Rights aim at both individual and social good.
(d) Rights aim at individual good devoid of social well-being.
Correct option (c) Rights aim at both individual and social goodExplanation:The statement links the social well being with individual development.
Correct option (c) Rights aim at both individual and social good
Explanation:
The statement links the social well being with individual development.
See lessSix boys A, B, C, D, E and F play a game of cards. Each has a pack of 10 cards. F borrows 2 cards from A and gives away 5 to C who in turn gives 3 to B while B gives 6 to D who passes 1 to E. Then the number of cards possessed by D and E is equal to the number of cards possessed by
(a) A, B and C
(b) B, C and F
(c) A, B and F
(d) A, C and F
Correct option (b) B, C and F Explanation:At the start all the boys have equal number of cards, as shown below:A10B10C10D10E10F10Now, F borrows 2 cards from A and gives away 5 to C who in turn gives 3 to B:A8B13C12D10E10F 7B gives 6 to D who passes on 1 to E. A8B7C12D15E11F7 Number of cards withRead more
Correct option (b) B, C and F
Explanation:
At the start all the boys have equal number of cards, as shown below:
Now, F borrows 2 cards from A and gives away 5 to C who in turn gives 3 to B:
B gives 6 to D who passes on 1 to E.
Number of cards with D and E = 15 + 11 = 26
We can see that number of cards with B, C and F = 7 + 12 + 7 = 26
See lessIn a free country, the man who reaches the position of leader is usually one of outstanding, character and ability. Moreover, it is usually possible to foresee that he will reach such a position, since early in life one can see his qualities of character. But this is not always true in the case of a dictator; often he reaches his position of power through chance, very often through the unhappy state of his country.
The passage seems to suggest that
(a) a leader foresees his future position
(b) a leader is chosen only by a free country
(c) a leader must see that his country is free from despair
(d) despair in a country sometimes leads to dictatorship
Correct option (d) despair in a country sometimes leads to dictatorshipExplanation:Options (a), (b) and (c) cannot be deduced from the passage.Moreover,the defintive words like “only”,“must” etc. force a rethink over these options.According to the passage,only option (d) seems correct, also seen froRead more
Correct option (d) despair in a country sometimes leads to dictatorship
Explanation:
Options (a), (b) and (c) cannot be deduced from the passage.Moreover,the defintive words like “only”,“must” etc. force a rethink over these options.
According to the passage,only option (d) seems correct, also seen from the lines “…very often through the unhappy state of his country”.
See lessThere is a milk sample with 50% water in it.If 1/3rd of this milk is added to equal amount of pure milk, then water in the new mixture will fall down to
(a) 25%
(b) 30%
(c) 35%
(d) 40%
Correct option (a) 25%Explanation:Percentage of milk in milk sample = 50%It is added to equal amount of pure milk, i.e. in the ratio of 1:1 Note: The information that 1/3rd of the milk sample is mixed is useless. Let 100 lt of milk sample is mixed with 100 lt of pure milk. Water in milk sample = 50Read more
Correct option (a) 25%
Explanation:
Percentage of milk in milk sample = 50%
It is added to equal amount of pure milk, i.e. in the ratio of 1:1
Note: The information that 1/3rd of the milk sample is mixed is useless.
Let 100 lt of milk sample is mixed with 100 lt of pure milk. Water in milk sample = 50 lt
Percentage of water in the new mixture = [50/(100 + 100)] × 100 = (50/200) × 100 = 25%.
See lessP = (40% of A) + (65% of B) and Q = (50% of A) + (50% of B),where A is greater than B. In this context, which of the following statements is correct?
(a) P is greater than Q.
(b) Q is greater than P.
(c) P is equal to Q.
(d) None of the above can be concluded with certainty.
Correct option (d) None of the above can be concluded with certainty.Explanation:According to the question, P = (40% of A) + (65% of B) andQ = (50% of A) + (50% of B), where A > BNow, P – Q = (40% of A) + (65% of B) - (50% of A) - (50% of B) = (15% of B) - (10% of A) We know that A > B, but noRead more
Correct option (d) None of the above can be concluded with certainty.
Explanation:
According to the question, P = (40% of A) + (65% of B) and
Q = (50% of A) + (50% of B), where A > B
Now, P – Q = (40% of A) + (65% of B) – (50% of A) – (50% of B) = (15% of B) – (10% of A)
We know that A > B, but not by how much.
Hence, all three cases are possible, as illustrated below:
1. If B = 100 and A = 110, then P – Q = (15% of B) – (10% of A) = 15 – 11 = 4. So, P > Q
2. If B = 100 and A = 150, then P – Q = (15% of B) – (10% of A) = 15 – 15 = 0. So, P = Q
3. If B = 100 and A = 200, then P – Q = (15% of B) – (10% of A) = 15 – 20 = -5. So, P < Q Hence, nothing can be said about the relation between P and Q.
See less“The individual, according to Rousseau, puts his person and all his power in common under the supreme direction of the General Will and in our corporate capacity we receive each member as an indivisible part of the whole.”
In the light of the above passage, the nature of General Will is best described as
(a) the sum total of the private wills of the individuals
(b) what is articulated by the elected representatives of the individuals
(c) the collective good as distinct from private wills of the individuals
(d) the material interests of the community
(a) the sum total of the private wills of the individuals
(a) the sum total of the private wills of the individuals
See lessWe have hard work ahead. There is no resting for any of us till we redeem our pledge in full fill we make all the people of India what destiny intends them to be. We are citizens of a great country, on the verge of bold advance, and we have to live up to that high standard. All of us, to whatever religion we may belong, are equally the children of India with, equal rights, privileges and obligations. We cannot encourage communalism or narrow mindedness, for no nation can be great whose people are narrow in thought or action.
The challenge the author of the above passage throws to the public is to achieve
(a) a high standard of living, progress and privileges
(b) equal privileges, fulfilment of destiny and political tolerance
(c) spirit of adventure and economic parity
(d) hard work, brotherhood out national unity
(b) equal privileges, fulfilment of destiny and political tolerance
(b) equal privileges, fulfilment of destiny and political tolerance
See lessExamine the following statements:
1. All colours are pleasant.
2. Some colours are pleasant.
3. No colour is pleasant.
4. Some colours are not pleasant.
Given that statement 4 is true, what can be definitely concluded?
(a) 1 and 2 are true
(b) 3 is true
(c) 2 is false
(d) 1 is false
Correct option (d) 1 is false Explanation:As per statement 4: Some colours are not pleasant. It implies that there is atleast one colour that is not pleasant. It obviously means that statement 1 that states that all colours are pleasant is definitely false.
Correct option (d) 1 is false
Explanation:
As per statement 4: Some colours are not pleasant. It implies that there is atleast one colour that is not pleasant. It obviously means that statement 1 that states that all colours are pleasant is definitely false.
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