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This section includes 2265 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 201. |
While plotting constraints on a graph paper, terminal points on both axes are connectedby a straight line because |
| A. | the resources are limited in supply |
| B. | the objective function is a linear function |
| C. | the constraints are linear equations or in equalities |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 202. |
A feasible solution to a linear programming problem |
| A. | must satisfy all problem constraints simultaneously |
| B. | need not satisfy all constraints |
| C. | must be a corner point of the feasible region |
| D. | must optimize the value of the objective function |
| Answer» B. need not satisfy all constraints | |
| 203. |
Which of the following as an assumption of an LP model |
| A. | divisibility |
| B. | proportionality |
| C. | additively |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 204. |
Most of the constraints in the linear programming problem are expressed as ………. |
| A. | equality |
| B. | inequality |
| C. | uncertain |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» C. uncertain | |
| 205. |
Constraints in an LP model represent |
| A. | limitations |
| B. | requirements |
| C. | balancing limitation |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 206. |
………..is a method of analyzing the current movement of the same variable in an effortto predict the future movement of the same variable. |
| A. | goal programming |
| B. | markov analysis |
| C. | replacement theory |
| D. | queuing theory |
| Answer» C. replacement theory | |
| 207. |
………..models in which the input and output variables follow a probability distribution. |
| A. | iconic |
| B. | . mathematical |
| C. | . analogue |
| D. | deterministic model |
| Answer» E. | |
| 208. |
………. Example of probabilistic model |
| A. | game theory |
| B. | charts |
| C. | graphs |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» B. charts | |
| 209. |
…. Is known as symbolic model |
| A. | iconic |
| B. | mathematical |
| C. | analogue |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. analogue | |
| 210. |
A map indicates roads, highways, towns and the interrelationship is an ……model |
| A. | iconic |
| B. | mathematical |
| C. | analogue |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 211. |
An organization chart is an example of |
| A. | iconic |
| B. | mathematical |
| C. | analogue |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 212. |
………… model involves all forms of diagrams |
| A. | iconic |
| B. | mathematical |
| C. | analogue |
| D. | schematic |
| Answer» B. mathematical | |
| 213. |
……….. is an important Operations research technique to be used for determiningoptimal allocation of limited resources to meet the given objectives. |
| A. | waiting line theory |
| B. | net work analysis |
| C. | decision analysis |
| D. | linear programming |
| Answer» E. | |
| 214. |
………. Theory is an important operations research technique to analyze the queuingbehaviour. |
| A. | waiting line |
| B. | net work |
| C. | decision |
| D. | simulation |
| Answer» B. net work | |
| 215. |
Modern scientific management research originated during …… |
| A. | world war ii |
| B. | world war i |
| C. | 1990 |
| D. | 1993 |
| Answer» B. world war i | |
| 216. |
………. helps management to evaluate alternative course of action for selecting the bestcourse of action |
| A. | operations research |
| B. | quantitative technique |
| C. | management research |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. quantitative technique | |
| 217. |
OR techniques helps to find ………..solution |
| A. | feasible |
| B. | non feasible |
| C. | optimal |
| D. | non optimal |
| Answer» D. non optimal | |
| 218. |
The application of OR techniques involves ………… approach |
| A. | individual |
| B. | team |
| C. | critical |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. critical | |
| 219. |
Operations research is applied |
| A. | military |
| B. | business |
| C. | administration’ |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 220. |
OR provides solution only if the elements are |
| A. | quantified |
| B. | qualified |
| C. | feasible |
| D. | optimal |
| Answer» B. qualified | |
| 221. |
The name management science is preferred by |
| A. | americans |
| B. | english |
| C. | french |
| D. | latin |
| Answer» B. english | |
| 222. |
An optimization model |
| A. | mathematically provides best decision |
| B. | provides decision with limited context |
| C. | helps in evaluating various alternatives constantly |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 223. |
Operations research approach is |
| A. | multi disciplinary |
| B. | scientific |
| C. | intuitive |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» B. scientific | |
| 224. |
Every mathematical model |
| A. | must be deterministic |
| B. | requires computer aid for solution. |
| C. | represents data in numerical form |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 225. |
A physical model is an example of |
| A. | an iconic model |
| B. | an analogue model |
| C. | a verbal model |
| D. | a mathematical model |
| Answer» B. an analogue model | |
| 226. |
Decision variables are |
| A. | controllable |
| B. | uncontrollable |
| C. | parameters |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. uncontrollable | |
| 227. |
Operations research analysts do not |
| A. | predict future operations |
| B. | build more than one model |
| C. | collect relevant data |
| D. | recommend decision and accept |
| Answer» B. build more than one model | |
| 228. |
Each participant of the game is called................... |
| A. | Strategist |
| B. | Winner |
| C. | Player |
| D. | Loser |
| Answer» D. Loser | |
| 229. |
Operations Research techniques help to find ................... solution. |
| A. | Feasible solution |
| B. | Infeasible solution |
| C. | Optimal solution |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 230. |
.......................... models are obtained by enlarging or reducing the size of the items. |
| A. | Iconic models |
| B. | Analogue models |
| C. | Symbolic models |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Analogue models | |
| 231. |
....................... deals with the concepts such as critical path, float, events, etc. |
| A. | Game theory |
| B. | Decision theory |
| C. | Queuing theory |
| D. | Network analysis |
| Answer» E. | |
| 232. |
Which of the following is true with regard to a Linear Programming Model? |
| A. | No guarantee to get integer valued solution |
| B. | The relationship among decision variables is liner |
| C. | Both a and b |
| D. | None of the these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 233. |
......................... is a scheme or design of something intended to do. |
| A. | Network |
| B. | Float |
| C. | Project |
| D. | Program |
| Answer» B. Float | |
| 234. |
Before formulating a formal L P model, it is better to: |
| A. | Verbally identify decision variables |
| B. | Express the objective function in words |
| C. | Express each constraint in words |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 235. |
Dual of the dual s a .......................... |
| A. | Dual |
| B. | Primal |
| C. | Alternative |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Alternative | |
| 236. |
The term “Operations Research” was coined in the year ................... |
| A. | 1930 |
| B. | 1940 |
| C. | 1950 |
| D. | 1960 |
| Answer» C. 1950 | |
| 237. |
Probabilistic models are also called ........................... |
| A. | Deterministic models |
| B. | Dynamic models |
| C. | Stochastic models |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 238. |
Operations Research Techniques involves ..................... approach. |
| A. | Team approach |
| B. | Critical approach |
| C. | Individual approach |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 239. |
The method used for solving an assignment problem is: |
| A. | Reduced matrix method |
| B. | MODI method |
| C. | Hungarian method |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 240. |
Graphic method can be applied to solve a liner programming problem when there are only........................... variables |
| A. | A one |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Three |
| D. | More than three |
| Answer» C. Three | |
| 241. |
In a ........................game the amounts won by all winners together is equal to the sum of theamounts lost by all losers together. |
| A. | Non-zero sum game |
| B. | Zero sum game |
| C. | Rectangular game |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Rectangular game | |
| 242. |
The dummy source/destination in a transportation problem is added to ........................ |
| A. | Satisfy rim constraints |
| B. | Prevent solution from becoming degenerate |
| C. | Ensure total cost does not exceed a limit |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Prevent solution from becoming degenerate | |
| 243. |
....................... is an important Operations Research Technique to analyse the queuing behaviour. |
| A. | Game theory |
| B. | Waiting line theory |
| C. | Decision theory |
| D. | Simulation |
| Answer» C. Decision theory | |
| 244. |
Activities lying on critical path are called ............................ |
| A. | Critical activities |
| B. | Non-critical activities |
| C. | Dummy activities |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Non-critical activities | |
| 245. |
A Transportation Problem is said to be unbalanced when total supply is not equal to ............ |
| A. | Total cost |
| B. | Total demand |
| C. | Both a and b |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Both a and b | |
| 246. |
Initial feasible solution to a transportation Problem can be found out by ......................... |
| A. | VAM |
| B. | MODI Method |
| C. | Both a and b |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. MODI Method | |
| 247. |
For a minimisation Transportation Problem, the objective is to minimise: |
| A. | Profit |
| B. | Cost |
| C. | Solution |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Solution | |
| 248. |
Who defined Operations Research as “the art of giving bad answers to problems which otherwisehave worse answers”? |
| A. | H M Wagner |
| B. | H A Taha |
| C. | T L Saaty |
| D. | Arthur Clark |
| Answer» D. Arthur Clark | |
| 249. |
The quantitative approach to decision analysis is a .......................... |
| A. | Logical approach |
| B. | Rational approach |
| C. | Scientific approach |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 250. |
Management Science came into existence in a ................... context. |
| A. | Business |
| B. | Academic |
| C. | Military |
| D. | Religious |
| Answer» D. Religious | |