According to the author why India should refrain from talking of “differing perceptions” of the LAC

India is giving China a free pass to mark LAC and change position on the ground

India is claiming that there are two claim lines that overlap in certain areas.

India should not change its stand on boundary alignment that was finalised in 1960

Consider the following statement from the passage and answer accordingly Statement : India should be prepared for more trouble on the boundary Assumption I : China continues with its infrastructure building activity Assumption II : China is improving its defence deployments

Neither assumption I nor assumption II is implicit

Both assumption I and assumption II is implicit

Neither assumption I nor assumption II is implicit

According to the passage why “De-coupling” will be terrible, even if imperfect.

China’s growth model will suffer as its global supply chain will be disrupted.

China is lacking credibility with world global bodies on the pretext of covid -19.

China presumptive superpower tag would be jeopardy

According to Bertil Lintner the motive of China behind 1962 India war was

China had credibility problem amongst the world bodies

China’s way of diverting attention from the failure of its Great Leap Forward programme.

China had credibility problem amongst the world bodies

China befriended India to become superpower in South East Asia

China wanted to teach Indians a lesson

According to the passage how has China retaliated to India’s FDI restrictions.

It has asked Indians to uninstall chinese apps from their mobile phones

It has initiated standoff with Indian army at Indo-China boundary.

It has banned imports of pork from India

It has asked Indians to uninstall chinese apps from their mobile phones

It has decoupled from cross border trade between the countries.

According to the passage Universal Healthcare should be defined as

A healthcare under the state but maintained partially by the private entities.

Free and accessible healthcare maintained wholly by the state for its citizens with no distiction regarding to rich or poor.

A healthcare under the state but maintained partially by the private entities.

A healthcare run by private entities but funded by the state.

A healthcare maintained by the state but paid by the citizens.

According to the author the main point of the passage is

State should increase funding in private health infrastructure because public health infrastructure is unimprovable

Pandemics teach us a lesson that when we fall sick together we realise to stay together.

Public health infrastructure should never be underestimated in the country and should be taken care off by proper funding.

State should increase funding in private health infrastructure because public health infrastructure is unimprovable

The pandemic has shown that the rich and poor can be laid low equally.

Consider the following statements and assumptions from the passage and answer accordingly Statement : In 2002,Boris Johnson tore into the NHS and called it “ monolithic”,”monopolistic”,and “unimprovable”. Assumption I : Boris Johnson never supported the NHS Assumption II : Boris Johnson wanted to improve the old age NHS

Only assumption I is implicit in the statement

Only assumption II is implicit in the statement

Both assumption I and II are implicit in the statement

Neither assumption I nor assumption II is implicit in the statement

Consider the following statements from the passage and answer accordingly Assertion(A) : Johnson is a changed man ,forever grateful to this state run service. Reason (R) : Well, it was the NHS that nursed Johnson to health after Covid-19 struck him.

Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

According to the passage what course of actions British conservatives should taken to revive NHS.

Recruit and train more professionals

Boost private funding into the NHS by innovative means

Increase the state grant so that NHS funding can be monetised properly

Recruit and train more professionals

Consider the following statements from the passage and answer accordingly Assertion (A) : Zombie companies triggering a chain of defaults, the way subprime mortgages did in 2008. Reason (R) : Businesses deal with the prospect of a sudden drop in their cash flows, the most exposed are a relatively new generation of companies that already struggle to pay their loans.

Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

According to the passage what prompted the world’s debt to rise fast around 1980’s

Deregulation of procedure to lend

Easy availability of cheap money

According to the passage recessions are triggered by

Sustained period of High interest rates

Sustained period of Low interest rates

Sustained period of High interest rates

According to the passage “Zombie companies” are

Companies that are floated to transfer illegal cash.

Companies that earn little and hardly can pay their interests on debt.

Companies that are floated to transfer illegal cash.

Companies that invest in government bonds only

Consider the following statements from the passage as assertion and reason and answer accordingly. Assertion (A) : That’s what leads officials to treat people like children, assume they can’t handle full information ,tell them what’s strictly necessary ,leave the police to command and control. Reason (R) : It takes a few heroes, cops, scientists ,to swoop in and save the city which was collapsing in pandemonium.

Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

Which statement from the passage reveals that people are responsible in times of pandemic.

If we are repeatedly told that other humans are untrustworthy, that shapes our reality.

Nobody wants to wilfully endanger other

If we are repeatedly told that other humans are untrustworthy, that shapes our reality.

If you don’t trust people, they won’t trust you

Some might even prefer to take their chances with Covid if they fear harm to their families and communities.

Consider the following statement from the passage and answer accordingly Statement : Elite panic is fed by the idea that people are selfish and stupid,held in check only by power. Assumption I : The elites are gripped in fear of the disaster Assumption II : The elites overreact in times of the disaster

Neither assumption I nor assumption II is implicit in the statement

Only assumption I is implicit in the statement

Only assumption II is implicit in the statement

Both assumption I and II are implicit in the statement

Neither assumption I nor assumption II is implicit in the statement

What cannot be inferred from the passage

The virus reveals the social disorganisation present in our social structures.

Coercion and suspicion of others on the basis of religion or appearance destroys social trust.

If state doesn’t trust people, people won’t trust them

Thorough screening of people can help in mitigating fears of pandemic.

According to the passage the main point is

People should vuluntarily provide information regarding their illness in the pandemic.

The administration stigmatizes people and state criminalise the disease.

People should vuluntarily provide information regarding their illness in the pandemic.

Media should not run scaremongering stories on communal hashtags.

Government should build trust, inform and involve people by providing food and supplies, make room for patients and efficiently control the potential mayhem.

The author mentions in the passage that it is better to be ignored by Washington than be courted by it. If a country is not courted by Washington then

It will not be ignored by the Washington

It will be ignored by the Washington

It will not be ignored by the Washington

It will be reconsidered by Washington

According to the passage US-India economic relationship has underperformed and underserved. What is the major reason behind it.

US tries to maintain relationship on its own conditions which are counterproductive to the trade balance.

India -China trade growth which has risen in this decade.

The intent of the US to not support the India’s rise as a global power.

US tries to maintain relationship on its own conditions which are counterproductive to the trade balance.

India -US ties are not so good from the times of cold war.

According to the passage why some of the world’s top companies such as Microsoft, Google and IBM, have CEO’s of Indian-origin.

US tech companies body shopped good Indian brain.

More Indians migrated to US in search of jobs, higher studies and built a big Indo-American Community.

US tech companies body shopped good Indian brain.

IT revolution has led to globalisation with more Indians being a part of it.

According to the author countries that tie up with America face backlash because

America is next to God for these countries.

America is a demanding friend whose intent is to maintain its global supremacy.

America is next to God for these countries.

Friendship with US is fraught with friction and fiction

America maintains a status quo “America First”

There are plenty of debates on whether a college education is worth it or not. People who argue that college is worth it contend that college graduates have higher employment rates, bigger salaries, and more work benefits than high school graduates. They say college graduates also have better interpersonal skills, live longer, have healthier children, and have proven their ability to achieve a major milestone. [S.3, Q.1] Which of the following statements, if true, most strongly supports the view that college education is worth it?

Student loan debt is crippling for college graduates.

Many successful people never graduated from college and that many jobs, especially trades jobs, do not require college degrees.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the 30 projected fastest growing jobs between 2010 and 2020, five do not require a high school diploma, nine require a high school diploma, four require an associate's degree, six require a bachelor's degree, and six require graduate degrees.

The 2017 poverty rate for bachelor's degree holders was 4%, compared to a 12% poverty rate for high school graduates.

Many people are of the opinion that prostitution should be legalized as it would reduce crime, improve public health, increase tax revenue, help people out of poverty, get prostitutes off the streets, and allow consenting adults to make their own choices. They contend that prostitution is a victimless crime as has been witnessed in places it has already been made legal. [S.2, Q.2] In which of the following arguments “allow consenting adults to make their own choices” does not follow?

Alex left home at the age of 16, though his parents’ were against his decision.

Thushara, a 20-year-old Kerala woman, whose marriage had been annulled, chose to live with NandaKumar, a 21 year old man.

The fact “to take contraceptive pills or not” is the right of an individual married or unmarried.

Self-harm, which is practised by many adults, has been described as a way of dealing with severe mental suffering and is often referred to as a coping strategy.

Alex left home at the age of 16, though his parents’ were against his decision.

Many people are of the opinion that prostitution should be legalized as it would reduce crime, improve public health, increase tax revenue, help people out of poverty, get prostitutes off the streets, and allow consenting adults to make their own choices. They contend that prostitution is a victimless crime as has been witnessed in places it has already been made legal. [S.2, Q.1] Which of the following statements, if true, strengthens the given argument?

Prostitution is inherently immoral, commercially exploitative, empowers the criminal underworld, and promotes the repression of women by men.

Many sex workers are fighting the legal status quo, social mores and also mainstream feminism, which has typically focused on saving women from the sex trade rather than supporting sex workers who demand greater rights.

Legalizing prostitution would lead to increases in sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS, global human trafficking, and violent crime including rape and homicide.

Studies show that legalized and regulated flesh trade brings lower rates of rape and sexual assault and also sex workers are better protected against abuse, exploitation and trafficking.

Prostitution is inherently immoral, commercially exploitative, empowers the criminal underworld, and promotes the repression of women by men.

A pregnant wild elephant in Kerala’s Silent Valley Forest fell in victim to an act of human cruelty after a pineapple filled with powerful crackers offered by a man exploded in her mouth when she chomped on it. Her jaw was broken and she was unable to eat after she chewed the pineapple and it exploded in her mouth. The incident took place in the fringe areas of the Silent Valley in Attappadi, Kerala. The post-mortem revealed that the pachyderm was pregnant. The issue of the pachyderm’s tragic death came to light after Mohan Krishnan, a forest officer, posted an emotional note on his Facebook page, narrating the death of the elephant in the waters of the Velliyar River. [S.1, Q.1] In which of the following cases the reason is same as in case of the killing of the elephant mentioned in the paragraph?

As the human population in China continues to grow, pandas' habitat gets taken over by development, pushing them into smaller and less liveable areas which lead to food shortages and it’s the main reason that panda populations have declined.

Tens of thousands of pangolins are poached every year, killed for their scales for use in traditional Chinese medicine and for their meat, a delicacy among some ultra-wealthy in China and Vietnam.

In 2010, a study led by the World Wide Fund for Nature projected that a sea level rise of 11 inches could reduce the number of tigers in the Sundarbans, by 96 per cent within a few decades.

While the government did not provide any numbers for deaths caused by other big cats, conflicts with leopards have become so common that villagers regularly mount hunting parties when one ventures near their homes, threatening children and livestock.

As the human population in China continues to grow, pandas' habitat gets taken over by development, pushing them into smaller and less liveable areas which lead to food shortages and it’s the main reason that panda populations have declined.

No matter how busy you are, it can feel exceedingly difficult to talk to your boss about your heavy workload. The reason is twofold. First, in the bottom of your belly is this feeling that if you can’t handle the work, there’s someone else who can; you feel dispensable. Second, the natural tendency is to think, ‘I am not working hard enough, smart enough, or efficiently enough. I should be able to handle this.’ So you suffer in silence. But doing so is dangerous for your career. You overcommit because you are ambitious or you want to impress your boss, but then when you fail to deliver — or deliver work that is rushed or of poor quality — it sends a message that you are not reliable. Seek counsel and support. When you feel too busy, it can be helpful to get an outsider’s perspective on your workload. Outline your projects and obligations to a trusted friend or colleague. You might also ask your boss for advice and coaching on strategies for dealing with overwork. Requesting guidance helps you both clarify expectations and work more efficiently. It’s not as though your boss hasn’t ever felt the exact same way. A good, reasonable boss will understand and appreciate your honesty. Trying to be the hero to the point where you burn yourself out is not the best answer. Keep your colleagues close. Telling your boss that you’re overworked doesn’t always have the desired effect. When the boss is unwilling to make changes giving your teammates that you’re feeling swamped. Perhaps they can help. Overwork is not sustainable in the long run.[S.2, Q.2] According to the passage, which thinking needs to be changed for efficient working?

Only taking part in those office tasks which will not tire one.

Doing the same work a thousand times or even more if required.

Doing the work in a phased manner with proper escalation technique.

Being obedient to rules in fear of losing the job.

Only taking part in those office tasks which will not tire one.

No matter how busy you are, it can feel exceedingly difficult to talk to your boss about your heavy workload. The reason is twofold. First, in the bottom of your belly is this feeling that if you can’t handle the work, there’s someone else who can; you feel dispensable. Second, the natural tendency is to think, ‘I am not working hard enough, smart enough, or efficiently enough. I should be able to handle this.’ So you suffer in silence. But doing so is dangerous for your career. You overcommit because you are ambitious or you want to impress your boss, but then when you fail to deliver — or deliver work that is rushed or of poor quality — it sends a message that you are not reliable. Seek counsel and support. When you feel too busy, it can be helpful to get an outsider’s perspective on your workload. Outline your projects and obligations to a trusted friend or colleague. You might also ask your boss for advice and coaching on strategies for dealing with overwork. Requesting guidance helps you both clarify expectations and work more efficiently. It’s not as though your boss hasn’t ever felt the exact same way. A good, reasonable boss will understand and appreciate your honesty. Trying to be the hero to the point where you burn yourself out is not the best answer. Keep your colleagues close. Telling your boss that you’re overworked doesn’t always have the desired effect. When the boss is unwilling to make changes giving your teammates that you’re feeling swamped. Perhaps they can help. Overwork is not sustainable in the long run.[S.2, Q.1] As per the passage, what should be the correct approach of a professional boss?

Always reminding his/her employees that there is someone better waiting in the queue.

Demoting employees whose efficiency is not up to the mark at the first place and gradually diminishing them from the organization.

Reminding the employees that every one of them is sharing the same work load.

Talking to employees about the hurdles he/she has seen in their career and suggesting them a suitable approach.

According to ASSOCHAM president, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, core sectors like coal and mining of minerals and aviation has been given an overhauling for effectiveness. By liberalizing entry norms for private players in the mining of coal and minerals, the country has opened a level playing field which will, in turn, increase the productivity of these sectors. This will attract major investments in these sectors and make India as a business-friendly destination. He explained that the Indian aviation sector would also save crores of rupees in maintenance due to the government’s efforts to make it into a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub. These airlines had to fly to other countries earlier to repair its faulty aircraft. [S.1, Q.3] Which of the following does not contradict Dr. Hiranandani’s observations about liberalization norms?

Indian aviation sector taking high maintenance charges from national careers for giving service.

Indian aviation sector giving high class maintenance to the international airlines’ aircrafts only because of higher percentage of revenue generation.

Indian aviation sector flourishing due to the liberalization norms as various international airlines’ are now depending on India for maintenance and repairing work done.

Indian aviation sector taking high maintenance charges from national careers for giving service.

Indian aviation sector due to place shortage giving its hangers to international airlines’ only to keep their aircrafts.

According to ASSOCHAM president, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, core sectors like coal and mining of minerals and aviation has been given an overhauling for effectiveness. By liberalizing entry norms for private players in the mining of coal and minerals, the country has opened a level playing field which will, in turn, increase the productivity of these sectors. This will attract major investments in these sectors and make India as a business-friendly destination. He explained that the Indian aviation sector would also save crores of rupees in maintenance due to the government’s efforts to make it into a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub. These airlines had to fly to other countries earlier to repair its faulty aircraft. [S.1., Q.2] Which of the following will be a desirable outcome after easing of the entry norms to the private entities?

Over exploitation of lands by private companies putting natural resources under severe pressure and giving rise to environmental degradation.

National sector companies like NALCO getting closed due to competition from private players.

Government giving international companies full tax free lands and putting extra burden on national companies.

International airplanes getting repairing work done in India which in turn saving national funds.

Over exploitation of lands by private companies putting natural resources under severe pressure and giving rise to environmental degradation.

According to ASSOCHAM president, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, core sectors like coal and mining of minerals and aviation has been given an overhauling for effectiveness. By liberalizing entry norms for private players in the mining of coal and minerals, the country has opened a level playing field which will, in turn, increase the productivity of these sectors. This will attract major investments in these sectors and make India as a business-friendly destination. He explained that the Indian aviation sector would also save crores of rupees in maintenance due to the government’s efforts to make it into a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub. These airlines had to fly to other countries earlier to repair its faulty aircraft. [S.1, Q.1] Which of the following is consistent with Dr. Hiranandani’s observations about liberalization in the field of coal and mining of minerals stated above?

If foreign companies are given extra cushion in the mining and coal sectors the private Indian companies will also feel boosted.

Liberalization will mean beneficial for the workers and the efficiency of these workers will increase accordingly.

Liberalization norms can be proved fatal as after that government intervention will be minimal.

If private institutions are given a fair and equal chance of succeeding it will be beneficial for India.

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51.	According to the author why India should refrain from talking of “differing perceptions” of the LAC
A.	India is giving China a free pass to mark LAC and change position on the ground
B.	India is claiming that there are two claim lines that overlap in certain areas.
C.	India should not change its stand on boundary alignment that was finalised in 1960
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

52.	Consider the following statement from the passage and answer accordingly Statement : India should be prepared for more trouble on the boundary Assumption I : China continues with its infrastructure building activity Assumption II : China is improving its defence deployments
A.	Only assumption I is implicit
B.	Only assumption II is implicit
C.	Both assumption I and assumption II is implicit
D.	Neither assumption I nor assumption II is implicit
Answer» D. Neither assumption I nor assumption II is implicit

Discussion

53.	According to the passage why “De-coupling” will be terrible, even if imperfect.
A.	China’s growth model will suffer as its global supply chain will be disrupted.
B.	China is lacking credibility with world global bodies on the pretext of covid -19.
C.	China presumptive superpower tag would be jeopardy
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

54.	According to Bertil Lintner the motive of China behind 1962 India war was
A.	China’s way of diverting attention from the failure of its Great Leap Forward programme.
B.	China had credibility problem amongst the world bodies
C.	China befriended India to become superpower in South East Asia
D.	China wanted to teach Indians a lesson
Answer» B. China had credibility problem amongst the world bodies

Discussion

55.	According to the passage how has China retaliated to India’s FDI restrictions.
A.	It has initiated standoff with Indian army at Indo-China boundary.
B.	It has banned imports of pork from India
C.	It has asked Indians to uninstall chinese apps from their mobile phones
D.	It has decoupled from cross border trade between the countries.
Answer» C. It has asked Indians to uninstall chinese apps from their mobile phones

Discussion

56.	According to the passage Universal Healthcare should be defined as
A.	Free and accessible healthcare maintained wholly by the state for its citizens with no distiction regarding to rich or poor.
B.	A healthcare under the state but maintained partially by the private entities.
C.	A healthcare run by private entities but funded by the state.
D.	A healthcare maintained by the state but paid by the citizens.
Answer» B. A healthcare under the state but maintained partially by the private entities.

Discussion

57.	According to the author the main point of the passage is
A.	Pandemics teach us a lesson that when we fall sick together we realise to stay together.
B.	Public health infrastructure should never be underestimated in the country and should be taken care off by proper funding.
C.	State should increase funding in private health infrastructure because public health infrastructure is unimprovable
D.	The pandemic has shown that the rich and poor can be laid low equally.
Answer» C. State should increase funding in private health infrastructure because public health infrastructure is unimprovable

Discussion

58.	Consider the following statements and assumptions from the passage and answer accordingly Statement : In 2002,Boris Johnson tore into the NHS and called it “ monolithic”,”monopolistic”,and “unimprovable”. Assumption I : Boris Johnson never supported the NHS Assumption II : Boris Johnson wanted to improve the old age NHS
A.	Only assumption I is implicit in the statement
B.	Only assumption II is implicit in the statement
C.	Both assumption I and II are implicit in the statement
D.	Neither assumption I nor assumption II is implicit in the statement
Answer» E.

Discussion

59.	Consider the following statements from the passage and answer accordingly Assertion(A) : Johnson is a changed man ,forever grateful to this state run service. Reason (R) : Well, it was the NHS that nursed Johnson to health after Covid-19 struck him.
A.	A is true but R is false
B.	A is false but R is true
C.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
D.	Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
Answer» D. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

60.	According to the passage what course of actions British conservatives should taken to revive NHS.
A.	Boost private funding into the NHS by innovative means
B.	Upgrade its infrastructure
C.	Increase the state grant so that NHS funding can be monetised properly
D.	Recruit and train more professionals
Answer» D. Recruit and train more professionals

Discussion

61.	What according to the author is pushing the world into financial crisis
A.	Cash crunch
B.	Record levels of debt
C.	Presence of zombie companies
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

62.	Consider the following statements from the passage and answer accordingly Assertion (A) : Zombie companies triggering a chain of defaults, the way subprime mortgages did in 2008. Reason (R) : Businesses deal with the prospect of a sudden drop in their cash flows, the most exposed are a relatively new generation of companies that already struggle to pay their loans.
A.	A is true but R is false
B.	A is false but R is true
C.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
D.	Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
Answer» D. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

63.	According to the passage what prompted the world’s debt to rise fast around 1980’s
A.	Falling of interest rates
B.	Deregulation of procedure to lend
C.	Easy availability of cheap money
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

64.	According to the passage recessions are triggered by
A.	Sustained period of Low interest rates
B.	Sustained period of High interest rates
C.	A virus
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Sustained period of High interest rates

Discussion

65.	According to the passage “Zombie companies” are
A.	Companies that earn little and hardly can pay their interests on debt.
B.	Companies that are floated to transfer illegal cash.
C.	Companies that invest in government bonds only
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. Companies that are floated to transfer illegal cash.

Discussion

66.	Consider the following statements from the passage as assertion and reason and answer accordingly. Assertion (A) : That’s what leads officials to treat people like children, assume they can’t handle full information ,tell them what’s strictly necessary ,leave the police to command and control. Reason (R) : It takes a few heroes, cops, scientists ,to swoop in and save the city which was collapsing in pandemonium.
A.	A is true but R is false
B.	A is false but R is true
C.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
D.	Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
Answer» D. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

67.	Which statement from the passage reveals that people are responsible in times of pandemic.
A.	Nobody wants to wilfully endanger other
B.	If we are repeatedly told that other humans are untrustworthy, that shapes our reality.
C.	If you don’t trust people, they won’t trust you
D.	Some might even prefer to take their chances with Covid if they fear harm to their families and communities.
Answer» B. If we are repeatedly told that other humans are untrustworthy, that shapes our reality.

Discussion

68.	Consider the following statement from the passage and answer accordingly Statement : Elite panic is fed by the idea that people are selfish and stupid,held in check only by power. Assumption I : The elites are gripped in fear of the disaster Assumption II : The elites overreact in times of the disaster
A.	Only assumption I is implicit in the statement
B.	Only assumption II is implicit in the statement
C.	Both assumption I and II are implicit in the statement
D.	Neither assumption I nor assumption II is implicit in the statement
Answer» D. Neither assumption I nor assumption II is implicit in the statement

Discussion

69.	What cannot be inferred from the passage
A.	The virus reveals the social disorganisation present in our social structures.
B.	Coercion and suspicion of others on the basis of religion or appearance destroys social trust.
C.	If state doesn’t trust people, people won’t trust them
D.	Thorough screening of people can help in mitigating fears of pandemic.
Answer» E.

Discussion

70.	According to the passage the main point is
A.	The administration stigmatizes people and state criminalise the disease.
B.	People should vuluntarily provide information regarding their illness in the pandemic.
C.	Media should not run scaremongering stories on communal hashtags.
D.	Government should build trust, inform and involve people by providing food and supplies, make room for patients and efficiently control the potential mayhem.
Answer» B. People should vuluntarily provide information regarding their illness in the pandemic.

Discussion

71.	The author mentions in the passage that it is better to be ignored by Washington than be courted by it. If a country is not courted by Washington then
A.	It will be ignored by the Washington
B.	It will not be ignored by the Washington
C.	It will be reconsidered by Washington
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. It will not be ignored by the Washington

Discussion

72.	According to the passage what kind of reasoning process is inferred from the statement below. In fact, the projection during the Obama-Biden-Kerry-Clinton years that trade could be bumped up to $500 billion remains as distant as New Delhi’s hopes of ramping its GDP to $5 trillion by 2025.
A.	Circular reasoning
B.	Parallel reasoning
C.	Abductive reasoning
D.	Analogy
Answer» E.

Discussion

73.	According to the passage US-India economic relationship has underperformed and underserved. What is the major reason behind it.
A.	India -China trade growth which has risen in this decade.
B.	The intent of the US to not support the India’s rise as a global power.
C.	US tries to maintain relationship on its own conditions which are counterproductive to the trade balance.
D.	India -US ties are not so good from the times of cold war.
Answer» C. US tries to maintain relationship on its own conditions which are counterproductive to the trade balance.

Discussion

74.	According to the passage why some of the world’s top companies such as Microsoft, Google and IBM, have CEO’s of Indian-origin.
A.	More Indians migrated to US in search of jobs, higher studies and built a big Indo-American Community.
B.	US tech companies body shopped good Indian brain.
C.	IT revolution has led to globalisation with more Indians being a part of it.
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. US tech companies body shopped good Indian brain.

Discussion

75.	According to the author countries that tie up with America face backlash because
A.	America is a demanding friend whose intent is to maintain its global supremacy.
B.	America is next to God for these countries.
C.	Friendship with US is fraught with friction and fiction
D.	America maintains a status quo “America First”
Answer» B. America is next to God for these countries.

Discussion

76.	There are plenty of debates on whether a college education is worth it or not. People who argue that college is worth it contend that college graduates have higher employment rates, bigger salaries, and more work benefits than high school graduates. They say college graduates also have better interpersonal skills, live longer, have healthier children, and have proven their ability to achieve a major milestone. [S.3, Q.1] Which of the following statements, if true, most strongly supports the view that college education is worth it?
A.	Student loan debt is crippling for college graduates.
B.	Many successful people never graduated from college and that many jobs, especially trades jobs, do not require college degrees.
C.	According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the 30 projected fastest growing jobs between 2010 and 2020, five do not require a high school diploma, nine require a high school diploma, four require an associate's degree, six require a bachelor's degree, and six require graduate degrees.
D.	The 2017 poverty rate for bachelor's degree holders was 4%, compared to a 12% poverty rate for high school graduates.
Answer» E.

Discussion

77.	Many people are of the opinion that prostitution should be legalized as it would reduce crime, improve public health, increase tax revenue, help people out of poverty, get prostitutes off the streets, and allow consenting adults to make their own choices. They contend that prostitution is a victimless crime as has been witnessed in places it has already been made legal. [S.2, Q.2] In which of the following arguments “allow consenting adults to make their own choices” does not follow?
A.	Thushara, a 20-year-old Kerala woman, whose marriage had been annulled, chose to live with NandaKumar, a 21 year old man.
B.	The fact “to take contraceptive pills or not” is the right of an individual married or unmarried.
C.	Self-harm, which is practised by many adults, has been described as a way of dealing with severe mental suffering and is often referred to as a coping strategy.
D.	Alex left home at the age of 16, though his parents’ were against his decision.
Answer» D. Alex left home at the age of 16, though his parents’ were against his decision.

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78.	Many people are of the opinion that prostitution should be legalized as it would reduce crime, improve public health, increase tax revenue, help people out of poverty, get prostitutes off the streets, and allow consenting adults to make their own choices. They contend that prostitution is a victimless crime as has been witnessed in places it has already been made legal. [S.2, Q.1] Which of the following statements, if true, strengthens the given argument?
A.	Many sex workers are fighting the legal status quo, social mores and also mainstream feminism, which has typically focused on saving women from the sex trade rather than supporting sex workers who demand greater rights.
B.	Legalizing prostitution would lead to increases in sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS, global human trafficking, and violent crime including rape and homicide.
C.	Studies show that legalized and regulated flesh trade brings lower rates of rape and sexual assault and also sex workers are better protected against abuse, exploitation and trafficking.
D.	Prostitution is inherently immoral, commercially exploitative, empowers the criminal underworld, and promotes the repression of women by men.
Answer» D. Prostitution is inherently immoral, commercially exploitative, empowers the criminal underworld, and promotes the repression of women by men.

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79.	A pregnant wild elephant in Kerala’s Silent Valley Forest fell in victim to an act of human cruelty after a pineapple filled with powerful crackers offered by a man exploded in her mouth when she chomped on it. Her jaw was broken and she was unable to eat after she chewed the pineapple and it exploded in her mouth. The incident took place in the fringe areas of the Silent Valley in Attappadi, Kerala. The post-mortem revealed that the pachyderm was pregnant. The issue of the pachyderm’s tragic death came to light after Mohan Krishnan, a forest officer, posted an emotional note on his Facebook page, narrating the death of the elephant in the waters of the Velliyar River. [S.1, Q.2] What is the reason for growing number of man wild animal conflict? I. Wild animals visiting nearby villages in search of food leading to stone pelting causing death of the animal. II. Man is the only species which kills animals even when it is not hungry. III. Loss of free corridors for wild animal roaming due to building of train lines and factories.
A.	All of the above
B.	Only I
C.	Only II
D.	Only I and III
Answer» C. Only II

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80.	A pregnant wild elephant in Kerala’s Silent Valley Forest fell in victim to an act of human cruelty after a pineapple filled with powerful crackers offered by a man exploded in her mouth when she chomped on it. Her jaw was broken and she was unable to eat after she chewed the pineapple and it exploded in her mouth. The incident took place in the fringe areas of the Silent Valley in Attappadi, Kerala. The post-mortem revealed that the pachyderm was pregnant. The issue of the pachyderm’s tragic death came to light after Mohan Krishnan, a forest officer, posted an emotional note on his Facebook page, narrating the death of the elephant in the waters of the Velliyar River. [S.1, Q.1] In which of the following cases the reason is same as in case of the killing of the elephant mentioned in the paragraph?
A.	Tens of thousands of pangolins are poached every year, killed for their scales for use in traditional Chinese medicine and for their meat, a delicacy among some ultra-wealthy in China and Vietnam.
B.	In 2010, a study led by the World Wide Fund for Nature projected that a sea level rise of 11 inches could reduce the number of tigers in the Sundarbans, by 96 per cent within a few decades.
C.	While the government did not provide any numbers for deaths caused by other big cats, conflicts with leopards have become so common that villagers regularly mount hunting parties when one ventures near their homes, threatening children and livestock.
D.	As the human population in China continues to grow, pandas' habitat gets taken over by development, pushing them into smaller and less liveable areas which lead to food shortages and it’s the main reason that panda populations have declined.
Answer» D. As the human population in China continues to grow, pandas' habitat gets taken over by development, pushing them into smaller and less liveable areas which lead to food shortages and it’s the main reason that panda populations have declined.

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81.	No matter how busy you are, it can feel exceedingly difficult to talk to your boss about your heavy workload. The reason is twofold. First, in the bottom of your belly is this feeling that if you can’t handle the work, there’s someone else who can; you feel dispensable. Second, the natural tendency is to think, ‘I am not working hard enough, smart enough, or efficiently enough. I should be able to handle this.’ So you suffer in silence. But doing so is dangerous for your career. You overcommit because you are ambitious or you want to impress your boss, but then when you fail to deliver — or deliver work that is rushed or of poor quality — it sends a message that you are not reliable. Seek counsel and support. When you feel too busy, it can be helpful to get an outsider’s perspective on your workload. Outline your projects and obligations to a trusted friend or colleague. You might also ask your boss for advice and coaching on strategies for dealing with overwork. Requesting guidance helps you both clarify expectations and work more efficiently. It’s not as though your boss hasn’t ever felt the exact same way. A good, reasonable boss will understand and appreciate your honesty. Trying to be the hero to the point where you burn yourself out is not the best answer. Keep your colleagues close. Telling your boss that you’re overworked doesn’t always have the desired effect. When the boss is unwilling to make changes giving your teammates that you’re feeling swamped. Perhaps they can help. Overwork is not sustainable in the long run.[S.2, Q.2] According to the passage, which thinking needs to be changed for efficient working?
A.	Doing the same work a thousand times or even more if required.
B.	Doing the work in a phased manner with proper escalation technique.
C.	Being obedient to rules in fear of losing the job.
D.	Only taking part in those office tasks which will not tire one.
Answer» D. Only taking part in those office tasks which will not tire one.

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82.	No matter how busy you are, it can feel exceedingly difficult to talk to your boss about your heavy workload. The reason is twofold. First, in the bottom of your belly is this feeling that if you can’t handle the work, there’s someone else who can; you feel dispensable. Second, the natural tendency is to think, ‘I am not working hard enough, smart enough, or efficiently enough. I should be able to handle this.’ So you suffer in silence. But doing so is dangerous for your career. You overcommit because you are ambitious or you want to impress your boss, but then when you fail to deliver — or deliver work that is rushed or of poor quality — it sends a message that you are not reliable. Seek counsel and support. When you feel too busy, it can be helpful to get an outsider’s perspective on your workload. Outline your projects and obligations to a trusted friend or colleague. You might also ask your boss for advice and coaching on strategies for dealing with overwork. Requesting guidance helps you both clarify expectations and work more efficiently. It’s not as though your boss hasn’t ever felt the exact same way. A good, reasonable boss will understand and appreciate your honesty. Trying to be the hero to the point where you burn yourself out is not the best answer. Keep your colleagues close. Telling your boss that you’re overworked doesn’t always have the desired effect. When the boss is unwilling to make changes giving your teammates that you’re feeling swamped. Perhaps they can help. Overwork is not sustainable in the long run.[S.2, Q.1] As per the passage, what should be the correct approach of a professional boss?
A.	Always reminding his/her employees that there is someone better waiting in the queue.
B.	Demoting employees whose efficiency is not up to the mark at the first place and gradually diminishing them from the organization.
C.	Reminding the employees that every one of them is sharing the same work load.
D.	Talking to employees about the hurdles he/she has seen in their career and suggesting them a suitable approach.
Answer» E.

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83.	According to ASSOCHAM president, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, core sectors like coal and mining of minerals and aviation has been given an overhauling for effectiveness. By liberalizing entry norms for private players in the mining of coal and minerals, the country has opened a level playing field which will, in turn, increase the productivity of these sectors. This will attract major investments in these sectors and make India as a business-friendly destination. He explained that the Indian aviation sector would also save crores of rupees in maintenance due to the government’s efforts to make it into a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub. These airlines had to fly to other countries earlier to repair its faulty aircraft. [S.1, Q.3] Which of the following does not contradict Dr. Hiranandani’s observations about liberalization norms?
A.	Indian aviation sector giving high class maintenance to the international airlines’ aircrafts only because of higher percentage of revenue generation.
B.	Indian aviation sector flourishing due to the liberalization norms as various international airlines’ are now depending on India for maintenance and repairing work done.
C.	Indian aviation sector taking high maintenance charges from national careers for giving service.
D.	Indian aviation sector due to place shortage giving its hangers to international airlines’ only to keep their aircrafts.
Answer» C. Indian aviation sector taking high maintenance charges from national careers for giving service.

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84.	According to ASSOCHAM president, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, core sectors like coal and mining of minerals and aviation has been given an overhauling for effectiveness. By liberalizing entry norms for private players in the mining of coal and minerals, the country has opened a level playing field which will, in turn, increase the productivity of these sectors. This will attract major investments in these sectors and make India as a business-friendly destination. He explained that the Indian aviation sector would also save crores of rupees in maintenance due to the government’s efforts to make it into a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub. These airlines had to fly to other countries earlier to repair its faulty aircraft. [S.1., Q.2] Which of the following will be a desirable outcome after easing of the entry norms to the private entities?
A.	National sector companies like NALCO getting closed due to competition from private players.
B.	Government giving international companies full tax free lands and putting extra burden on national companies.
C.	International airplanes getting repairing work done in India which in turn saving national funds.
D.	Over exploitation of lands by private companies putting natural resources under severe pressure and giving rise to environmental degradation.
Answer» D. Over exploitation of lands by private companies putting natural resources under severe pressure and giving rise to environmental degradation.

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85.	According to ASSOCHAM president, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, core sectors like coal and mining of minerals and aviation has been given an overhauling for effectiveness. By liberalizing entry norms for private players in the mining of coal and minerals, the country has opened a level playing field which will, in turn, increase the productivity of these sectors. This will attract major investments in these sectors and make India as a business-friendly destination. He explained that the Indian aviation sector would also save crores of rupees in maintenance due to the government’s efforts to make it into a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub. These airlines had to fly to other countries earlier to repair its faulty aircraft. [S.1, Q.1] Which of the following is consistent with Dr. Hiranandani’s observations about liberalization in the field of coal and mining of minerals stated above?
A.	If foreign companies are given extra cushion in the mining and coal sectors the private Indian companies will also feel boosted.
B.	Liberalization will mean beneficial for the workers and the efficiency of these workers will increase accordingly.
C.	Liberalization norms can be proved fatal as after that government intervention will be minimal.
D.	If private institutions are given a fair and equal chance of succeeding it will be beneficial for India.
Answer» E.

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