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751.

Which of the following would be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

A. E
B. A
C. C
D. F
E. D
Answer» E. D
752.

What, in the context of the above passage is Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) all about?
A. Permanent replacement of 77 crore modernized streetlights with the traditional street lights.
B. Replacement of 3.5 crore conventional streetlights with energy-efficient LED lights.
C. In (SLNP) 3.5 crore conventional street lights with LED range would save ` 45,500 crore by reducing 25,100 GW electricity demand.

A. All A, B and C
B. Only B
C. Only C
D. Only A and B
E. Only B and C
Answer» C. Only C
753.

Which of the following statements is/are not true in context of the passage?
A. The LED bulbs which are being distributed by Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) along with Discoms have market price of 350-400.
B. An annual electricity saving of about 109 billion units is being targeted through the National LED programme.
C. 33-35 per cent by 2030 cut in emission intensity per unit of GDP is being targeted under Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC).

A. All A, B and C
B. Only A
C. Only C
D. Only A and B
E. None of these
Answer» F.
754.

Choose the word which is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning of the word CONSISTENT given in bold as used in the passage?

A. Incompatible
B. Unwavering
C. Reconcilable
D. Coherent
E. Accordant
Answer» B. Unwavering
755.

Choose the word which is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning of the word MITIGATING given in bold as used in the passage?

A. Attenuate
B. Appease
C. Commute
D. Aggravating
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
756.

Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning to the word ACCRUING given in bold as used in the passage?

A. Emanate
B. Reducing
C. Incoherent
D. Jumbled
E. Unintelligible
Answer» B. Reducing
757.

Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning to the word CONVENTIONAL given in bold as used in the passage?

A. Prevalent
B. Mainstream
C. Traditional
D. Accustomed
E. All the above
Answer» D. Accustomed
758.

Which of the following statements is/are true in context of the passage?
A. Under the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP) the Indian Government is planning to replace 77 crore incandescent bulbs with LED.
B. Presently, India deals with only assembling of LED bulbs while its other parts are imported from other countries.
C. Climate concern is the major reason behind government s plan to replace incandescent bulbs with LED.

A. All A, B and C
B. Only A
C. Only C
D. Only A and B
E. Only B and C
Answer» E. Only B and C
759.

In the context of the passage, what is the government basically trying to achieve?

A. Meeting the growing electricity demand
B. Facilitation of India s commitment towards reducing its emission intensity per unit of GDP
C. Encouragement of indigenous manufacturing of LED bulbs
D. Consistency with Make in India policy
E. All of the above
Answer» F.
760.

In the context of the passage how can LED play a vital role in the climatic change?

A. By reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere
B. By reduction of the heat emission in atmosphere
C. By helping Ozone layer from getting depleted
D. By preventing industries from releasing poisonous gases into atmosphere
E. All of the above
Answer» B. By reduction of the heat emission in atmosphere
761.

Which of the following the most suitable TITLE of the passage?

A. The merits of Government s LED drive
B. Positive effects of LED on environment
C. Cost cutting by LED light
D. LED Light Pros and Cons
E. Need for LED bulbs to replace conventional bulbs
Answer» B. Positive effects of LED on environment
762.

QID A.

A. confined
B. limited
C. prevailed
D. prevented
Answer» B. limited
763.

Which of the following is one of the requirements bringing out the best is man?

A. Power.
B. Understanding.
C. Money.
D. Success.
Answer» C. Money.
764.

Which of the following statements is not true in context of the given passage?

A. There is a need for a new renaissance.
B. Poor and weak people are oppressed by the modern man.
C. Power and possession go hand in hand.
D. The modern man is not individualist.
Answer» C. Power and possession go hand in hand.
765.

According to the passage, why has modern man turned out as an enemy of everything that is nonhuman?

A. Non-humans have refused co-operation to human beings.
B. He hates and distrusts other human beings.
C. He has been dominated by drives of acquisitiveness and power.
D. He consciously practises spirit of co-operation.
Answer» B. He hates and distrusts other human beings.
766.

Which of the following best describes the behaviour of modern man?

A. Conscientious and co-operative.
B. Percepting and creative.
C. Imaginative and sympathetic.
D. Cruel and greedy.
Answer» E.
767.

The author appears to be advocating which of the following approaches to be adopted by society.

A. Humanistic
B. Authoritarian
C. Capitalistic
D. Communists
Answer» B. Authoritarian
768.

In the context of the passage what do you infer from the word CAMARADERIE

A. equal sense of responsibility
B. mutual trust and companionship
C. increased intimacy
D. treating with dignity
E. Both 1 and 4
Answer» C. increased intimacy
769.

On what subjects, writer suggests to have discussions on ?

A. clarity in what constitutes sexual harassment
B. bringing gender equality in society
C. need for more stringent measures
D. accountability of state and law government institutions
E. Both 1 and 4
Answer» F.
770.

Which of the following is the most similar in meaning to the word PATRONISING ?

A. scorn
B. snub
C. condescend
D. indulge
E. favour
Answer» D. indulge
771.

What kind of environment does the writer advocate for women in conclusion of the passage?

A. workplace with maximum security
B. men should fear and give respect to women
C. healthy camaraderie instead of needless caution
D. meen need not patronising women
E. Both 3 and 4
Answer» F.
772.

Which of the following is most similar in meaning to PALPABLE ?

A. enraged
B. disgusted
C. nefarious
D. noticeable
E. disputable
Answer» E. disputable
773.

What is meant by the phrase omerta has been broken ?

A. crimes against women has stopped
B. men have started fearing law
C. silence has been broken and more women are coming up
D. crime racket has been busted
E. Both 1 and 2
Answer» D. crime racket has been busted
774.

Which one of the following is most similar in meaning to INTREPID ?

A. adventurous
B. docile
C. submissive
D. fearless
E. rash
Answer» E. rash
775.

Which of the following options does the author suggests while talking about transferring the punitive aspects ?

A. shame
B. denial of work opportunities
C. respect
D. dignified behaviour
E. Both 1 and 2
Answer» F.
776.

Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage ?

A. just naming and shaming the perpetrators does not account for culpability
B. due process has failed leading to crimes
C. sexual harassment is anything that makes a woman uncomfortable
D. the campaign has broken the power structures
E. Both 2 and 3
Answer» B. due process has failed leading to crimes
777.

Against whom the writer suggests are revolutions usually aimed at ?

A. the guilty men
B. perpetrators
C. against the government agencies
D. those who make and enforce laws
E. Both 1 and 2
Answer» E. Both 1 and 2
778.

Which of the following is incorrect according to the given passage?

A. The actor's films get released once in every three years.
B. Sivaji was probably released in 2007.
C. The age of Thalaivar is 65 years.
D. AshKay Shahrukh is a renowned film critic.
Answer» B. Sivaji was probably released in 2007.
779.

The letter 'S' in 'FDFS' represents

A. Scene
B. System
C. Show
D. Scenario
Answer» D. Scenario
780.

What suggestions have been cited by the writer in regard to raising adequate financing and hiring skilled employees ?

A. Effective securities regulation
B. Effective securities regulation and venture capital firms
C. Effective securities regulation and venture capital firms and strong educational institutions
D. Both ( 1 ) and ( 3 )
E. None of these
Answer» D. Both ( 1 ) and ( 3 )
781.

Which of the following sentence(s) is/are correct in the context of the given passage?
I. Consultants and foreign investors argue that the conglomerate is the dinosaur of organisational design too unwieldly and slow to compete in today's fast-paced markets
II. Core competencies and focus are now the mantras of corporate strategists in western economies.
III. Due to lack of information required, companies in emerging markets face much higher costs in building credible brands in comparison to their counterparts in advanced economies.

A. Only I
B. Only II and III
C. Only I and III
D. Only I and II
E. All I, II and III
Answer» F.
782.

The best suitable place to watch 'Kabali' according to an admirer in the passage is

A. Chennai
B. Bangalore
C. Hyderabad
D. Delhi
Answer» B. Bangalore
783.

The movie 'Kabali' starred which of the following in it:-

A. Rajnikanth and Sivaji
B. Rajnikanth and Radhika Apte
C. Rajnikanth and Ashkay Shahrukh
D. Rajnikanth and Thalaivar
Answer» C. Rajnikanth and Ashkay Shahrukh
784.

Watching the first show of Rajnikanth starrer is similar to

A. following a traditions of Thalaivar fans
B. creating a furore on ticket windows
C. inviting group of friends on facebook
D. giving free rides to crazy headed fans
Answer» B. creating a furore on ticket windows
785.

Directions:(22) Select the words or group of words that is most Opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word in capital letters.
Exasperate

A. tranquilize
B. disturb
C. pique
D. madden
Answer» B. disturb
786.

Directions: Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning of 01athe word printed in bold used in passage.
Disparity

A. Adequacy
B. Comparison
C. Contrast
D. Balance
E. Dissimilar
Answer» E. Dissimilar
787.

Directions: Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning 01aof the word printed in bold used in passage.
Simultaneously

A. Independently
B. Partially
C. Freely
D. Jointly
E. Adversely
Answer» B. Partially
788.

Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed bold as used in the passage.
Persisted

A. Fixed
B. Insisted
C. Applied
D. Determined
E. Continued
Answer» F.
789.

Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed bold as used in the passage.
Stress

A. Strain
B. Anxiety
C. Emphasise
D. Burden
E. Suffer
Answer» D. Burden
790.

Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed bold as used in the passage.
Compete

A. Fight
B. Struggle
C. Defeat
D. Participate
E. Pursue
Answer» E. Pursue
791.

How does the government plan to ensure a 4% growth rate in agriculture?

A. Providing licenses to unlicensed money lenders
B. Shifting focus from developing agricultural infrastructure to pricing of agricultural products.
C. Providing subsidies equivalent to those given in the US.
D. Maintaining a 6% growth are allied agricultural activities.
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
792.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE in the context of the prog?

A. Trade liberalisation has reduced the uncertainty in agriculture.
B. Currently 4% growth in crop Hector is not feasible.
C. Indian Families are spending more what they can afford on luxury items.
D. Agricultural growth rate has remained stagnant during the last ten years.
E. Fluctuations in prices pose a problem to farmers.
Answer» B. Currently 4% growth in crop Hector is not feasible.
793.

Which of the following is NOT a means to achieve 4% agricultural growth rate?

A. Stricter regulations governing demand and supply.
B. Focus on increasing the income of small farmers.
C. Attention to development of dry land.
D. Concentration on fisheries, poultry and other allied activities
E. Increasing public investment in agriculture
Answer» B. Focus on increasing the income of small farmers.
794.

Why is public investment in agriculture negligible?

A. Government procedures for investment in agriculture are too tedious
B. Present Government programmes are ensuring rapid progress
C. Cost of living has gone up
D. There are no tax concessions for investment in agriculture
E. None of the above
Answer» F.
795.

What do policy makers feel is essential for India's agricultural sector to be competitive internationally?

A. Exactly replicating the green revolution of the 1960s
B. Reduce Government intervention in the agricultural sector to speed up progress
C. Removal of price stablisation fund
D. Emphasising more on economic growth rather than on inclusiveness
E. None of the above
Answer» F.
796.

Why is farming not considered a feasible occupation?

A. Insufficient land suitable for cultivation.
B. Price stabilisation fund introduced by the Government.
C. Superior western farming practices.
D. Rapid spread of road network has destroyed agricultural land.
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Price stabilisation fund introduced by the Government.
797.

Why are farmers facing crippling delt?
I. Increased expenditure on luxury items.
II. Subsidies are not provided by the Indian Government.
III, Prices of crops like cotton have risen dramatically.

A. All I, II and III
B. Only I
C. Only II
D. Both I and II
E. None of these
Answer» C. Only II
798.

What has prevented the rural poor from benefitting from economic growth?
1. High rate of interest or bank credit.
II. Exploitation by money-lenders.
III. Subsidies provided by the Government to farmers are insufficient.

A. Only III
B. Both I and II
C. Only II
D. Both II and III
E. None of these
Answer» D. Both II and III
799.

Which of the following factors should the Government take into consideration while framing agricultural policies?

A. Only 1
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. All I, II and III
E. None of these
Answer» C. Both I and II
800.

What does the author view as a challenge for achieving inclusive growth?

A. Doubling agricultural growth using an incremental approach.
B. Regulating the availability of consumer goods.
C. Achieving growth and equity in agriculture.
D. Reducing cost of healthcare and education for the poor through privatisation.
E. Maintaining a steady growth rate of 2% during the next decade
Answer» D. Reducing cost of healthcare and education for the poor through privatisation.