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In a democratic State, where a high degree of Political maturity of the people obtains, the conflict between the will of the sovereign law-making body and the organized will of the people seldom occurs.
What does the above passage imply?
(a) In a democracy, force is the main phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
(b) In a mature democracy, force to a great extent is the main phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
(c) In a mature democracy, use of force is irrelevant in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
(d) In a mature democracy, force is narrowed down to a marginal phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
(d) In a mature democracy, force is narrowed down to a marginal phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
(d) In a mature democracy, force is narrowed down to a marginal phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
See lessThe greatest blessing that technological progress has in store for mankind is not, of course, an accumulation of material possessions.The amount of these that can be effectively enjoyed by one individual in one lifetime is not great.But there is not the same narrow limit to the possibilities of the enjoyment of leisure.The gift of leisure may be abused by people who have had no experience of making use of it. Yet the creative use of leisure by a minority in societies has been the mainspring of all human progress beyond the primitive level.
With reference to the above passage,the following assumptions have been made :
1. People always see the leisure time as a gift and use it for acquiring more material possessions.
2. Use of leisure by some people to produce new and original things has been the chief source of human progress.
Which of these assumptions is/are valid?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct option (b) 2 onlyExplanation:Statement 1 is contradictory to the passage as seen from the last two lines of the passage Statement 2 is a valid assumption as seen from the passage, especilly the last line.
Correct option (b) 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is contradictory to the passage as seen from the last two lines of the passage
Statement 2 is a valid assumption as seen from the passage, especilly the last line.
See lessA freight train left Delhi for Mumbai at an average speed of 40 km/hr. Two hours later, an express train left Delhi for Mumbai, following the freight train on a parallel track at an average speed of 60 km/hr. How far from Delhi would the express train meet the freight train?
(a) 480 km
(b) 260 km
(c) 240 km
(d) 120 km
Correct option (c) 240 kmExplanation:Speed of freight train = 40 km/hr and Speed of express train = 60 km/hr Hence, relative velocity = 60 – 40 = 20 km/hr Distance travelled by freight train in 2 hours = Speed of freight train × 2 = 40 × 2 = 80 km So, time taken by express train to catch freight traRead more
Correct option (c) 240 km
Explanation:
Speed of freight train = 40 km/hr and Speed of express train = 60 km/hr
Hence, relative velocity = 60 – 40 = 20 km/hr
Distance travelled by freight train in 2 hours = Speed of freight train × 2 = 40 × 2 = 80 km
So, time taken by express train to catch freight train = Distance/Relative speed = 80/20 = 4 hr
Distance from Delhi at this moment = Speed of express train × 4 = 60 × 4 = 240 km
See lessAn innovative India will be inclusive as well as technologically advanced, improving the lives of all Indians. Innovation and R&D can mitigate increases in social inequality and relieve the pressures created by rapid urbanization. The growing divergence in productivity between agriculture and knowledge-intensive manufacturing and services threatens to increase income inequality. By encouraging India’s R&D labs and universities to focus on the needs of poor people and by improving the ability of informal firms to absorb knowledge, an innovation and research agenda can counter this effect. Inclusive innovation can lower the costs of goods and services and create income – earning opportunities for the poor people.
Which among the following is the most logical and rational assumption that can be made from the above passage?
(a) Innovation and R&D is the only way to reduce rural to urban migration.
(b) Every rapidly growing country needs to minimize the divergence between productivity in agriculture and other sectors.
(c) Inclusive innovation and R&D can help create an egalitarian society.
(d) Rapid urbanization takes place only when a country’s economic growth is rapid.
Correct option (c) Inclusive innovation and R&D can help create an egalitarian society.Explanation:Options (a) and (d) can be ruled out due to their extreme wording, i.e. “only”. The passage is not definitive about these. Option (b) is not correct as as it is too generalistic as the context of tRead more
Correct option (c) Inclusive innovation and R&D can help create an egalitarian society.
Explanation:
Options (a) and (d) can be ruled out due to their extreme wording, i.e. “only”. The passage is not definitive about these.
Option (b) is not correct as as it is too generalistic as the context of the passage is limited to India and we have a better choice in form of option (c).
Option (c) is the best choice as it reflects the broad idea presented in the passage.
See lessIn a group of six women, there are four tennis players,four postgraduates in Sociology,one postgraduate in Commerce and three bank employees. Vimala and Kamla are the bank employees while Amala and Komala are unemployed. Komala and Nirmala are among the tennis players.Amala,Kamla,Komala and Nirmala are postgraduates in Sociology of whom two are bank employees. If Shyamala is a postgraduate in Commerce, who among the following is both a tennis player and a bank employee?
(a) Amala
(b) Komala
(c) Nirmala
(d) Shyamala
Let’s list down the information given in the question in tabular format.NameTennis PlayerPostgraduate inBank EmployeeVimlaYesKamlaSociologySociologyYesAmalaSociologySociologyNo (Unemployed)KomalaYesSociologyNo (Unemployed)NirmalaYesSociologyShyamalaCommerceNow,there were 4 post graduates in sociologRead more
Let’s list down the information given in the question in tabular format.
Now,there were 4 post graduates in sociology and one in commerce. All have been accounted for. Hence,Vimla is not a post graduate either in sociology or commerce.
Among Kamla, Amala, Komala and Nirmala there are 2 bank employees. We already know that Kamla is a bank employee and Amala and Komala are not. Hence, Nirmala must be a bank employee too. Hence, all the three bank employees are accounted for too.
However, there are still two tennis players unaccounted for. The updated information can again be shown in the form of a table:
Nirmala is both a tennis player and a bank employee.
See lessA successful democracy depends upon widespread interest and participation in politics, in which voting is an essential part. To deliberately refrain from taking such an interest, and from voting, is a kind of implied anarchy, it is to refuse one’s political responsibility while enjoying the benefits of a free political society.
This passage relates to
(a) duty to vote
(b) right to vote
(c) freedom to vote
(d) right to participate in politics
Correct option (a) duty to voteExplanation:The passage talks about voting as duty and describes refraining from it as an act of anarchy and refusing one’s responsibility. Hence, the correct answer is the best choice.
Correct option (a) duty to vote
Explanation:
The passage talks about voting as duty and describes refraining from it as an act of anarchy and refusing one’s responsibility. Hence, the correct answer is the best choice.
See lessA clock strikes once at 1 o’clock, twice at 2 o’clock and thrice at 3 o’clock, and so on. If it takes 12 seconds to strike at 5 o’clock, what is the time taken by it to strike at 10 o’clock?
(a) 20 seconds
(b) 24 seconds
(c) 28 seconds
(d) 30 seconds
Correct option (b) 24 secondsExplanation:At 5 o’clock the clock will strike 5 times. It’s given that it takes 12 seconds to do so. Now, at 10 o’clock the clock will strike 10 times. Hence, the time taken by it to strike = 12 × 2 = 24 seconds
Correct option (b) 24 seconds
Explanation:
At 5 o’clock the clock will strike 5 times. It’s given that it takes 12 seconds to do so. Now, at 10 o’clock the clock will strike 10 times. Hence, the time taken by it to strike = 12 × 2 = 24 seconds
See lessSuppose the average weight of 9 persons is 50 kg. The average weight of the first 5 persons is 45 kg, whereas the average weight of the last 5 persons is 55 kg. Then the weight of the 5th person will be
(a) 45 kg
(b) 47.5 kg
(c) 50 kg
(d) 52.5 Kg
Correct option (c) 50 kgExplanation:The average weight of 9 persons is 50 kg.So, total weight of all the persons = 50 × 9 = 450 kg The average weight of the first 5 persons is 45 kg.So, their total weight = 45 × 5 = 225 kg The average weight of the last 5 persons is 55 kg.So, their total weight = 55Read more
Correct option (c) 50 kg
Explanation:
The average weight of 9 persons is 50 kg.So, total weight of all the persons = 50 × 9 = 450 kg
The average weight of the first 5 persons is 45 kg.So, their total weight = 45 × 5 = 225 kg
The average weight of the last 5 persons is 55 kg.So, their total weight = 55 × 5 = 275 kg
The fifth person has been included in both the last cases.
Hence, the weight of the fifth person = (275 + 225) – 450 = 50 kg
See lessThere is more than a modicum of truth in the assertion that “a working knowledge of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent interpretation of current events”. But the sage who uttered these words of wisdom might well have added something on the benefits of studying particularly the famous battles of history for the lessons they contain for those of us who lead or aspire to leadership. Such a study will reveal certain qualities and attributes which enabled the winners to win—and certain deficiencies which caused the losers to lose and the student will see that the same pattern recurs consistently, again and again, throughout the centuries.
With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
1. A study of the famous battles it history would help us understand the modern warfare.
2. Studying the history is essential fin anyone who aspires to be a leader.
Which of these assumptions is/are valid?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct option (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Statement 1 is an invalid assumption because study of the famous battles of history is talked in context of learning leadership qualities and not understanding modern warfare. Statement 2 is also invalid as eben though passage suggests importance of sRead more
Correct option (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is an invalid assumption because study of the famous battles of history is talked in context of learning leadership qualities and not understanding modern warfare.
Statement 2 is also invalid as eben though passage suggests importance of studying history, it never assumes it to be essential for all leaders.
See less15 students failed in a class of 52. After removing the names of failed students, a merit order list has been prepared in which the position of Ramesh is 22nd from the top. What is his position from the bottom?
(a) 18th
(b) 17th
(c) 16th
(d) 15th
Correct option (c) 16thExplanation:15 students failed in a class of 52. Hence, number of students that passed = 52 – 15 = 37In the list of passed students, position of Ramesh is 22nd from the top. So, his position from the bottom = (37 + 1) – 22 = 38 – 22 = 16th
Correct option (c) 16th
Explanation:
15 students failed in a class of 52.
Hence, number of students that passed = 52 – 15 = 37
In the list of passed students, position of Ramesh is 22nd from the top.
So, his position from the bottom = (37 + 1) – 22 = 38 – 22 = 16th
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