QID #26728
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All auditors are professionals. Some professionals are accountants. Which conclusion definitely follows?
A
All auditors are professionals
B
All accountants are auditors
C
No professional is an auditor
D
All professionals are accountants
Correct Answer: A. All auditors are professionals
The first premise directly states that all auditors are professionals.
Question: All auditors are professionals. Some professionals are accountants. Which conclusion definitely follows?
A. All auditors are professionals
B. All accountants are auditors
C. No professional is an auditor
D. All professionals are accountants
Correct Answer: A. All auditors are professionals
Explanation: The first premise directly states that all auditors are professionals.
QID #26727
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What does the idiom 'burn the midnight oil' mean?
A
work or study late into the night
B
act without thinking
C
avoid responsibility
D
repeat the same error
Correct Answer: A. work or study late into the night
'burn the midnight oil' means work or study late into the night.
Question: What does the idiom 'burn the midnight oil' mean?
A. work or study late into the night
B. act without thinking
C. avoid responsibility
D. repeat the same error
Correct Answer: A. work or study late into the night
Explanation: 'burn the midnight oil' means work or study late into the night.
QID #26726
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Which word best matches the meaning 'kind'?
A
benevolent
B
cruel
C
hostile
D
selfish
Correct Answer: A. benevolent
'benevolent' means kind.
Question: Which word best matches the meaning 'kind'?
A. benevolent
B. cruel
C. hostile
D. selfish
Correct Answer: A. benevolent
Explanation: 'benevolent' means kind.
QID #26725
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Which statement best explains 2026 Winter Olympic Games?
A
Hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy
B
Director-General of the World Health Organization
C
Heads the Reserve Bank of India in 2026
D
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund
Correct Answer: A. Hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy
2026 Winter Olympic Games: Hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy
Question: Which statement best explains 2026 Winter Olympic Games?
A. Hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy
B. Director-General of the World Health Organization
C. Heads the Reserve Bank of India in 2026
D. Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund
Correct Answer: A. Hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy
Explanation: 2026 Winter Olympic Games: Hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy
QID #26724
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Which statement best explains Population?
A
Sum of observations divided by the number of observations
B
Difference arising because a sample rather than the whole population is observed
C
Complete set of units or observations of interest
D
Middle value after arranging observations in order
Correct Answer: C. Complete set of units or observations of interest
Population: Complete set of units or observations of interest
Question: Which statement best explains Population?
A. Sum of observations divided by the number of observations
B. Difference arising because a sample rather than the whole population is observed
C. Complete set of units or observations of interest
D. Middle value after arranging observations in order
Correct Answer: C. Complete set of units or observations of interest
Explanation: Population: Complete set of units or observations of interest
QID #26723
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Which of the following is best described as: Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
A
Pattachitra
B
Kathakali
C
Qutub Minar
D
Dhrupad
Correct Answer: D. Dhrupad
The correct answer is Dhrupad. Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
A. Pattachitra
B. Kathakali
C. Qutub Minar
D. Dhrupad
Correct Answer: D. Dhrupad
Explanation: The correct answer is Dhrupad. Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
QID #26722
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Which of the following is best described as: Consolidates central laws concerning occupational safety, health and working conditions
A
Employees' deposit-linked insurance
B
Maternity benefit
C
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
D
Payment of wages
Correct Answer: C. Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
The correct answer is Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Consolidates central laws concerning occupational safety, health and working conditions
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Consolidates central laws concerning occupational safety, health and working conditions
A. Employees' deposit-linked insurance
B. Maternity benefit
C. Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
D. Payment of wages
Correct Answer: C. Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Explanation: The correct answer is Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Consolidates central laws concerning occupational safety, health and working conditions
QID #26721
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Which statement best explains ESIC?
A
Defined-contribution retirement savings system regulated under the pension framework
B
Employees' State Insurance Corporation
C
Salary measure used according to scheme rules for pension calculation
D
Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
Correct Answer: B. Employees' State Insurance Corporation
ESIC: Employees' State Insurance Corporation
Question: Which statement best explains ESIC?
A. Defined-contribution retirement savings system regulated under the pension framework
B. Employees' State Insurance Corporation
C. Salary measure used according to scheme rules for pension calculation
D. Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
Correct Answer: B. Employees' State Insurance Corporation
Explanation: ESIC: Employees' State Insurance Corporation
QID #26720
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Which of the following is best described as: Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
A
Maternity protection
B
EPF & MP Act, 1952
C
EPFO
D
Employee State Insurance
Correct Answer: B. EPF & MP Act, 1952
The correct answer is EPF & MP Act, 1952. Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
A. Maternity protection
B. EPF & MP Act, 1952
C. EPFO
D. Employee State Insurance
Correct Answer: B. EPF & MP Act, 1952
Explanation: The correct answer is EPF & MP Act, 1952. Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
QID #26719
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Which of the following is correctly associated with nitrogen?
A
Ozone layer is concentrated mainly in
B
Genetic material in most organisms
C
Hormone that lowers blood glucose
D
Most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere
Correct Answer: D. Most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere
Nitrogen forms about 78 percent of Earth's atmosphere.
Question: Which of the following is correctly associated with nitrogen?
A. Ozone layer is concentrated mainly in
B. Genetic material in most organisms
C. Hormone that lowers blood glucose
D. Most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere
Correct Answer: D. Most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere
Explanation: Nitrogen forms about 78 percent of Earth's atmosphere.
QID #26718
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Which statement best explains DNS?
A
Hypertext Transfer Protocol used for web communication
B
Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt or gain unauthorized access
C
Malware that encrypts or blocks access to data and demands payment
D
Domain Name System translating domain names into IP addresses
Correct Answer: D. Domain Name System translating domain names into IP addresses
DNS: Domain Name System translating domain names into IP addresses
Question: Which statement best explains DNS?
A. Hypertext Transfer Protocol used for web communication
B. Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt or gain unauthorized access
C. Malware that encrypts or blocks access to data and demands payment
D. Domain Name System translating domain names into IP addresses
Correct Answer: D. Domain Name System translating domain names into IP addresses
Explanation: DNS: Domain Name System translating domain names into IP addresses
QID #26717
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Which of the following is best described as: Tax whose burden is generally intended to fall on the person on whom it is imposed
A
Direct tax
B
Reverse repo
C
Privatization
D
Current account
Correct Answer: A. Direct tax
The correct answer is Direct tax. Tax whose burden is generally intended to fall on the person on whom it is imposed
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Tax whose burden is generally intended to fall on the person on whom it is imposed
A. Direct tax
B. Reverse repo
C. Privatization
D. Current account
Correct Answer: A. Direct tax
Explanation: The correct answer is Direct tax. Tax whose burden is generally intended to fall on the person on whom it is imposed
QID #26716
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Which statement best explains Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh?
A
Holds the G20 presidency for 2026
B
Chief of the Air Staff in 2026
C
Serves as Chief Justice of India in 2026
D
Chief of the Army Staff in 2026
Correct Answer: B. Chief of the Air Staff in 2026
Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh: Chief of the Air Staff in 2026
Question: Which statement best explains Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh?
A. Holds the G20 presidency for 2026
B. Chief of the Air Staff in 2026
C. Serves as Chief Justice of India in 2026
D. Chief of the Army Staff in 2026
Correct Answer: B. Chief of the Air Staff in 2026
Explanation: Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh: Chief of the Air Staff in 2026
QID #26715
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Which of the following is best described as: Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
A
Code on Wages, 2019
B
Floor wage
C
Employees' pension
D
Employees' deposit-linked insurance
Correct Answer: A. Code on Wages, 2019
The correct answer is Code on Wages, 2019. Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
A. Code on Wages, 2019
B. Floor wage
C. Employees' pension
D. Employees' deposit-linked insurance
Correct Answer: A. Code on Wages, 2019
Explanation: The correct answer is Code on Wages, 2019. Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
QID #26714
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Which statement best explains Sample?
A
Most frequently occurring value
B
Relationship in which variables tend to move in opposite directions
C
Average squared deviation from the mean, according to the chosen population or sample formula
D
Subset selected from a population for study
Correct Answer: D. Subset selected from a population for study
Sample: Subset selected from a population for study
Question: Which statement best explains Sample?
A. Most frequently occurring value
B. Relationship in which variables tend to move in opposite directions
C. Average squared deviation from the mean, according to the chosen population or sample formula
D. Subset selected from a population for study
Correct Answer: D. Subset selected from a population for study
Explanation: Sample: Subset selected from a population for study
QID #26713
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Which of the following is best described as: Lump-sum terminal benefit payable subject to statutory eligibility
A
Social assistance
B
EPF & MP Act, 1952
C
Employee State Insurance
D
Gratuity
Correct Answer: D. Gratuity
The correct answer is Gratuity. Lump-sum terminal benefit payable subject to statutory eligibility
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Lump-sum terminal benefit payable subject to statutory eligibility
A. Social assistance
B. EPF & MP Act, 1952
C. Employee State Insurance
D. Gratuity
Correct Answer: D. Gratuity
Explanation: The correct answer is Gratuity. Lump-sum terminal benefit payable subject to statutory eligibility
QID #26712
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If each letter is replaced by the next letter of the alphabet, how is LAW coded?
A
MBX
B
WAL
C
LAW
D
XBM
Correct Answer: A. MBX
The code is MBX.
Question: If each letter is replaced by the next letter of the alphabet, how is LAW coded?
A. MBX
B. WAL
C. LAW
D. XBM
Correct Answer: A. MBX
Explanation: The code is MBX.
QID #26711
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Which statement best explains Indirect tax?
A
Tax whose burden is generally intended to fall on the person on whom it is imposed
B
Tax collected through transactions where burden may be shifted to another person
C
Economic growth whose opportunities and benefits are broadly shared
D
GDP measured at current prices
Correct Answer: B. Tax collected through transactions where burden may be shifted to another person
Indirect tax: Tax collected through transactions where burden may be shifted to another person
Question: Which statement best explains Indirect tax?
A. Tax whose burden is generally intended to fall on the person on whom it is imposed
B. Tax collected through transactions where burden may be shifted to another person
C. Economic growth whose opportunities and benefits are broadly shared
D. GDP measured at current prices
Correct Answer: B. Tax collected through transactions where burden may be shifted to another person
Explanation: Indirect tax: Tax collected through transactions where burden may be shifted to another person
QID #26710
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Which of the following is best described as: Pre-agreed amount payable under specified life-insurance conditions
A
Utmost good faith
B
Sum assured
C
Subrogation
D
Life insurance
Correct Answer: B. Sum assured
The correct answer is Sum assured. Pre-agreed amount payable under specified life-insurance conditions
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Pre-agreed amount payable under specified life-insurance conditions
A. Utmost good faith
B. Sum assured
C. Subrogation
D. Life insurance
Correct Answer: B. Sum assured
Explanation: The correct answer is Sum assured. Pre-agreed amount payable under specified life-insurance conditions
QID #26709
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Which statement best explains Utmost good faith?
A
Risk-transfer arrangement under which an insurer provides financial protection in return for premium
B
Duty of parties to disclose material facts relevant to insurance contract
C
Change in behavior or risk arising because protection from loss exists
D
Insurer's right, after paying a loss, to pursue recovery from a responsible third party
Correct Answer: B. Duty of parties to disclose material facts relevant to insurance contract
Utmost good faith: Duty of parties to disclose material facts relevant to insurance contract
Question: Which statement best explains Utmost good faith?
A. Risk-transfer arrangement under which an insurer provides financial protection in return for premium
B. Duty of parties to disclose material facts relevant to insurance contract
C. Change in behavior or risk arising because protection from loss exists
D. Insurer's right, after paying a loss, to pursue recovery from a responsible third party
Correct Answer: B. Duty of parties to disclose material facts relevant to insurance contract
Explanation: Utmost good faith: Duty of parties to disclose material facts relevant to insurance contract
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