QID #27448
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Which statement best explains Employees' pension?
A
Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
B
Principle of non-discrimination in wages for same or similar work, subject to law
C
Worker who migrates across states for employment as covered by applicable labour regulation
D
Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
Correct Answer: D. Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
Question: Which statement best explains Employees' pension?
A. Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
B. Principle of non-discrimination in wages for same or similar work, subject to law
C. Worker who migrates across states for employment as covered by applicable labour regulation
D. Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
Correct Answer: D. Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
Explanation: Employees' pension: Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
QID #27447
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Which statement best explains Cash Reserve Ratio?
A
Destination-based indirect tax on supply of goods and services with input-tax-credit mechanism
B
Share of a bank's net demand and time liabilities maintained as cash balance with RBI
C
Sustained rise in the general price level
D
Rate at which RBI lends short-term funds to banks against eligible collateral under the liquidity framework
Correct Answer: B. Share of a bank's net demand and time liabilities maintained as cash balance with RBI
Question: Which statement best explains Cash Reserve Ratio?
A. Destination-based indirect tax on supply of goods and services with input-tax-credit mechanism
B. Share of a bank's net demand and time liabilities maintained as cash balance with RBI
C. Sustained rise in the general price level
D. Rate at which RBI lends short-term funds to banks against eligible collateral under the liquidity framework
Correct Answer: B. Share of a bank's net demand and time liabilities maintained as cash balance with RBI
Explanation: Cash Reserve Ratio: Share of a bank's net demand and time liabilities maintained as cash balance with RBI
QID #27446
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Which of the following is correctly associated with Comptroller and Auditor-General of India?
A
Tenth Schedule
B
Twelfth Schedule
C
Article 148
D
Article 32
Correct Answer: C. Article 148
Question: Which of the following is correctly associated with Comptroller and Auditor-General of India?
A. Tenth Schedule
B. Twelfth Schedule
C. Article 148
D. Article 32
Correct Answer: C. Article 148
Explanation: Article 148 provides for the CAG.
QID #27445
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Choose the correctly spelt word.
A
privilege
B
privelege
C
priviledge
D
privillage
Correct Answer: A. privilege
Question: Choose the correctly spelt word.
A. privilege
B. privelege
C. priviledge
D. privillage
Correct Answer: A. privilege
Explanation: The correct spelling is 'privilege'.
QID #27444
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Which statement best explains Current account?
A
Part of balance of payments covering trade in goods and services, income and current transfers
B
Rate at which RBI lends short-term funds to banks against eligible collateral under the liquidity framework
C
GDP measured at constant prices to remove price-change effects
D
Market-driven fall in the rupee's value relative to another currency
Correct Answer: A. Part of balance of payments covering trade in goods and services, income and current transfers
Question: Which statement best explains Current account?
A. Part of balance of payments covering trade in goods and services, income and current transfers
B. Rate at which RBI lends short-term funds to banks against eligible collateral under the liquidity framework
C. GDP measured at constant prices to remove price-change effects
D. Market-driven fall in the rupee's value relative to another currency
Correct Answer: A. Part of balance of payments covering trade in goods and services, income and current transfers
Explanation: Current account: Part of balance of payments covering trade in goods and services, income and current transfers
QID #27443
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Which statement best explains Floor wage?
A
Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
B
Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
C
Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
D
Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
Correct Answer: B. Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
Question: Which statement best explains Floor wage?
A. Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
B. Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
C. Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
D. Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
Correct Answer: B. Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
Explanation: Floor wage: Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
QID #27442
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Which statement best explains Bharatanatyam?
A
Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
B
Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
C
Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
D
Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: D. Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
Question: Which statement best explains Bharatanatyam?
A. Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
B. Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
C. Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
D. Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: D. Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Bharatanatyam: Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
QID #27441
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Which statement best explains Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi?
A
Hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy
B
Chief of the Naval Staff in 2026
C
Heads the Reserve Bank of India in 2026
D
80 vacancies were announced for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts
Correct Answer: B. Chief of the Naval Staff in 2026
Question: Which statement best explains Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi?
A. Hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy
B. Chief of the Naval Staff in 2026
C. Heads the Reserve Bank of India in 2026
D. 80 vacancies were announced for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts
Correct Answer: B. Chief of the Naval Staff in 2026
Explanation: Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi: Chief of the Naval Staff in 2026
QID #27440
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Which statement best explains SDG 8?
A
Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs
B
Movement of people from one place to another with a change in usual residence
C
Potential economic benefit arising when the working-age share of population is relatively large
D
Sustainable Development Goal focused on decent work and economic growth
Correct Answer: D. Sustainable Development Goal focused on decent work and economic growth
Question: Which statement best explains SDG 8?
A. Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs
B. Movement of people from one place to another with a change in usual residence
C. Potential economic benefit arising when the working-age share of population is relatively large
D. Sustainable Development Goal focused on decent work and economic growth
Correct Answer: D. Sustainable Development Goal focused on decent work and economic growth
Explanation: SDG 8: Sustainable Development Goal focused on decent work and economic growth
QID #27439
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Which statement best explains Public Accounts Committee?
A
Governance characterized by accountability, transparency, effectiveness, participation and rule of law
B
Parliamentary committee that examines CAG reports and appropriation of public money
C
Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests
D
Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policy
Correct Answer: B. Parliamentary committee that examines CAG reports and appropriation of public money
Question: Which statement best explains Public Accounts Committee?
A. Governance characterized by accountability, transparency, effectiveness, participation and rule of law
B. Parliamentary committee that examines CAG reports and appropriation of public money
C. Publication of important information by public authorities without waiting for individual RTI requests
D. Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policy
Correct Answer: B. Parliamentary committee that examines CAG reports and appropriation of public money
Explanation: Public Accounts Committee: Parliamentary committee that examines CAG reports and appropriation of public money
QID #27438
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Which of the following is best described as: Fall in the market value of a currency relative to another currency
A
Outsourcing
B
World Bank Group
C
Currency depreciation
D
World Trade Organization
Correct Answer: C. Currency depreciation
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Fall in the market value of a currency relative to another currency
A. Outsourcing
B. World Bank Group
C. Currency depreciation
D. World Trade Organization
Correct Answer: C. Currency depreciation
Explanation: The correct answer is Currency depreciation. Fall in the market value of a currency relative to another currency
QID #27437
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Which statement best explains Working conditions?
A
Contributory social-security savings mechanism for covered employees
B
Legal and administrative standards governing hours, welfare, safety and conditions at work
C
Disease caused primarily by exposure to risk factors arising from work activity
D
Consolidates laws relating broadly to social security benefits for workers
Correct Answer: B. Legal and administrative standards governing hours, welfare, safety and conditions at work
Question: Which statement best explains Working conditions?
A. Contributory social-security savings mechanism for covered employees
B. Legal and administrative standards governing hours, welfare, safety and conditions at work
C. Disease caused primarily by exposure to risk factors arising from work activity
D. Consolidates laws relating broadly to social security benefits for workers
Correct Answer: B. Legal and administrative standards governing hours, welfare, safety and conditions at work
Explanation: Working conditions: Legal and administrative standards governing hours, welfare, safety and conditions at work
QID #27436
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Which of the following is best described as: Process for moving eligible PF accumulations from a previous employment-linked account to the current one
A
Transfer claim
B
Social Security Code, 2020
C
KYC
D
EPF Scheme, 1952
Correct Answer: A. Transfer claim
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Process for moving eligible PF accumulations from a previous employment-linked account to the current one
A. Transfer claim
B. Social Security Code, 2020
C. KYC
D. EPF Scheme, 1952
Correct Answer: A. Transfer claim
Explanation: The correct answer is Transfer claim. Process for moving eligible PF accumulations from a previous employment-linked account to the current one
QID #27435
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Which of the following is best described as: Volatile primary memory used for active programs and data
A
Phishing
B
Spreadsheet
C
RAM
D
Malware
Correct Answer: C. RAM
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Volatile primary memory used for active programs and data
A. Phishing
B. Spreadsheet
C. RAM
D. Malware
Correct Answer: C. RAM
Explanation: The correct answer is RAM. Volatile primary memory used for active programs and data
QID #27434
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Which of the following is best described as: GDP measured at constant prices to remove price-change effects
A
Real GDP
B
Current account
C
Balance of payments
D
Fiscal deficit
Correct Answer: A. Real GDP
Question: Which of the following is best described as: GDP measured at constant prices to remove price-change effects
A. Real GDP
B. Current account
C. Balance of payments
D. Fiscal deficit
Correct Answer: A. Real GDP
Explanation: The correct answer is Real GDP. GDP measured at constant prices to remove price-change effects
QID #27433
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Which statement best explains Standing orders?
A
Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
B
Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
C
Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
D
Protection provided through measures addressing income loss and contingencies such as old age, sickness and employment injury
Correct Answer: C. Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
Question: Which statement best explains Standing orders?
A. Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
B. Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
C. Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
D. Protection provided through measures addressing income loss and contingencies such as old age, sickness and employment injury
Correct Answer: C. Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
Explanation: Standing orders: Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
QID #27432
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If all files are records and no record is a vehicle, which statement is true?
A
No file is a vehicle
B
All vehicles are files
C
Some files are vehicles
D
All records are files
Correct Answer: A. No file is a vehicle
Question: If all files are records and no record is a vehicle, which statement is true?
A. No file is a vehicle
B. All vehicles are files
C. Some files are vehicles
D. All records are files
Correct Answer: A. No file is a vehicle
Explanation: No file can be a vehicle.
QID #27431
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Which of the following is best described as: Sale or dilution of government equity in public-sector enterprises
A
Disinvestment
B
Inflation
C
Revenue deficit
D
Wholesale Price Index
Correct Answer: A. Disinvestment
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Sale or dilution of government equity in public-sector enterprises
A. Disinvestment
B. Inflation
C. Revenue deficit
D. Wholesale Price Index
Correct Answer: A. Disinvestment
Explanation: The correct answer is Disinvestment. Sale or dilution of government equity in public-sector enterprises
QID #27430
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Choose the correct conjunction: Work carefully ___ you may make an error.
A
or
B
and
C
because
D
although
Correct Answer: A. or
Question: Choose the correct conjunction: Work carefully ___ you may make an error.
A. or
B. and
C. because
D. although
Correct Answer: A. or
Explanation: 'Or' appropriately expresses the consequence of not working carefully.
QID #27429
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Which of the following is best described as: Service period considered for pension entitlement under the pension scheme
A
Disability benefit
B
Employee contribution
C
Maternity protection
D
Pensionable service
Correct Answer: D. Pensionable service
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Service period considered for pension entitlement under the pension scheme
A. Disability benefit
B. Employee contribution
C. Maternity protection
D. Pensionable service
Correct Answer: D. Pensionable service
Explanation: The correct answer is Pensionable service. Service period considered for pension entitlement under the pension scheme
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