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Q1. [+2, -0.66]General Studies
⚠ Negative Marking: -1/3 (0.66) marks per wrong answer
The 'Navigation Acts' were passed by the:
A. British Parliament
B. French National Assembly
C. Dutch East India Company
D. Portuguese Cortes
Correct Answer: A The Navigation Acts were a series of laws passed by the British Parliament to restrict the use of foreign shipping and promote British trade.
Q2. [+2, -0.66]CSAT
A bat and a ball together cost $1.10. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?
A. $0.05
B. $0.10
C. $0.15
D. $0.20
Correct Answer: A Let's assume the cost of the ball is x. Since the bat costs $1.00 more than the ball, the cost of the bat is x + $1.00. The total cost is $1.10, so we can write the equation: x + (x + $1.00) = $1.10. Solving for x, we get x = $0.05.
Q3. [+2, -0.66]General Studies
The term 'tsunami' is derived from the Japanese words 'tsu' meaning
A. port
B. harbour
C. sea
D. wave
Correct Answer: B The term 'tsunami' is derived from the Japanese words 'tsu' meaning 'harbour' and 'nami' meaning 'wave'.
Q4. [+2, -0.66]CSAT
A company has 15 employees, and each employee can speak two languages. What is the minimum number of languages that the company must have to satisfy this condition?
A. 8 languages
B. 10 languages
C. 12 languages
D. 15 languages
Correct Answer: A To minimize the number of languages, we can assume that each employee speaks a unique combination of two languages. With 15 employees, we can have 8 languages, where each language is spoken by 3 or 4 employees, thus satisfying the condition.
Q5. [+2, -0.66]Current Affairs
Which of the following international organizations is responsible for promoting global trade and economic development?
A. World Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. World Trade Organization
D. United Nations Development Programme
Correct Answer: C The World Trade Organization (WTO) is responsible for promoting global trade and economic development.
Q6. [+2, -0.66]Current Affairs
What is the name of the Indian space mission that successfully landed a rover on the Moon's south pole?
A. Chandrayaan-1
B. Chandrayaan-2
C. Chandrayaan-3
D. Mangalyaan
Correct Answer: C Chandrayaan-3 is the Indian space mission that successfully landed a rover on the Moon's south pole.
Q7. [+2, -0.66]CSAT
A snail is at the bottom of a 20-foot well. Each day, it climbs up 3 feet, but at night, it slips back 2 feet. How many days will it take for the snail to reach the top of the well?
A. 18 days
B. 20 days
C. 22 days
D. 25 days
Correct Answer: A The snail climbs 3 feet up and slips 2 feet back each day, making a net progress of 1 foot per day. On the 18th day, the snail will climb the final 3 feet to reach the top of the well.
Q8. [+2, -0.66]CSAT
A company has 15 machines, and each machine produces 20 units per hour. If the company operates for 8 hours a day, how many units will it produce in a day?
A. 2400 units
B. 3000 units
C. 3600 units
D. 4800 units
Correct Answer: A To find the total units produced in a day, we multiply the number of machines (15), the units produced per hour per machine (20), and the number of hours (8): 15 * 20 * 8 = 2400 units.
Q9. [+2, -0.66]Current Affairs
The 'Make in India' initiative was launched by the Government of India in
A. 2013
B. 2014
C. 2015
D. 2016
Correct Answer: B The 'Make in India' initiative was launched by the Government of India in 2014 to promote domestic manufacturing and attract foreign investment.
Q10. [+2, -0.66]CSAT
A bakery sells a total of 250 loaves of bread per day. They sell a combination of whole wheat and white bread. If the ratio of whole wheat to white bread is 3:5, how many loaves of whole wheat bread are sold per day?
A. 100
B. 125
C. 150
D. 200
Correct Answer: B The total ratio is 3 + 5 = 8. The fraction of whole wheat bread is 3/8. The number of loaves of whole wheat bread sold per day is 3/8 x 250 = 125.
Q11. [+2, -0.66]General Studies
The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy is called
A. Respiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Decomposition
D. Fermentation
Correct Answer: B The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy is called photosynthesis.
Q12. [+2, -0.66]CSAT
A bakery sells 250 loaves of bread per day. They make a profit of Rs. 2 per loaf. What is their total daily profit?
A. Rs. 500
B. Rs. 1000
C. Rs. 1500
D. Rs. 2000
Correct Answer: A The bakery sells 250 loaves per day and makes a profit of Rs. 2 per loaf. So, their total daily profit is 250 x 2 = Rs. 500.
Q13. [+2, -0.66]General Studies
The concept of 'Panchayati Raj' was introduced in India by
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Indira Gandhi
Correct Answer: A The concept of 'Panchayati Raj' was introduced in India by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1959, with the aim of decentralizing power and promoting grassroots democracy.
Q14. [+2, -0.66]CSAT
A bakery sells a total of 250 loaves of bread per day. They sell a combination of whole wheat and white bread. If the ratio of whole wheat to white bread is 2:3, how many loaves of white bread are sold per day?
A. 125
B. 150
C. 175
D. 200
Correct Answer: B The total ratio is 2 + 3 = 5. The fraction of white bread is 3/5. The number of loaves of white bread sold per day is 3/5 x 250 = 150.
Q15. [+2, -0.66]General Studies
Who is the author of the book 'India After Gandhi'?
A. Ramachandra Guha
B. Nehru
C. Amartya Sen
D. Arun Shourie
Correct Answer: A The book 'India After Gandhi' is written by Ramachandra Guha, an Indian historian and writer.