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QID #26588
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Which of the following is correctly associated with 1928?
A
Muslim League founded
B
Nehru Report
C
Gandhi-Irwin Pact
D
Cripps Mission
Correct Answer: B. Nehru Report
The Nehru Report was published in 1928.
Question: Which of the following is correctly associated with 1928?
A. Muslim League founded
B. Nehru Report
C. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
D. Cripps Mission
Correct Answer: B. Nehru Report
Explanation: The Nehru Report was published in 1928.
QID #26587
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Which of the following is best described as: Formal acceptance of a union for collective representation
A
Recognition of trade union
B
Labour welfare
C
Collective bargaining
D
Bipartism
Correct Answer: A. Recognition of trade union
The correct answer is Recognition of trade union. Formal acceptance of a union for collective representation
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Formal acceptance of a union for collective representation
A. Recognition of trade union
B. Labour welfare
C. Collective bargaining
D. Bipartism
Correct Answer: A. Recognition of trade union
Explanation: The correct answer is Recognition of trade union. Formal acceptance of a union for collective representation
QID #26586
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Which of the following is correctly associated with Superintendence, direction and control of elections vested in the Election Commission?
A
Article 76
B
Article 324
C
Article 21A
D
Article 16
Correct Answer: B. Article 324
Article 324 concerns the Election Commission.
Question: Which of the following is correctly associated with Superintendence, direction and control of elections vested in the Election Commission?
A. Article 76
B. Article 324
C. Article 21A
D. Article 16
Correct Answer: B. Article 324
Explanation: Article 324 concerns the Election Commission.
QID #26585
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What is 16% of 2500?
A
400
B
525
C
275
D
2484
Correct Answer: A. 400
16% of 2500 = 16/100 × 2500 = 400.
Question: What is 16% of 2500?
A. 400
B. 525
C. 275
D. 2484
Correct Answer: A. 400
Explanation: 16% of 2500 = 16/100 × 2500 = 400.
QID #26584
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Find the simple interest on ₹1200 at 5% per annum for 4 years.
A
240
B
1440
C
60
D
244
Correct Answer: A. 240
SI = PRT/100 = ₹240.
Question: Find the simple interest on ₹1200 at 5% per annum for 4 years.
A. 240
B. 1440
C. 60
D. 244
Correct Answer: A. 240
Explanation: SI = PRT/100 = ₹240.
QID #26583
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Which of the following is best described as: Investment involving lasting interest and significant influence in an enterprise abroad
A
National treatment
B
Foreign direct investment
C
International Monetary Fund
D
Free trade agreement
Correct Answer: B. Foreign direct investment
The correct answer is Foreign direct investment. Investment involving lasting interest and significant influence in an enterprise abroad
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Investment involving lasting interest and significant influence in an enterprise abroad
A. National treatment
B. Foreign direct investment
C. International Monetary Fund
D. Free trade agreement
Correct Answer: B. Foreign direct investment
Explanation: The correct answer is Foreign direct investment. Investment involving lasting interest and significant influence in an enterprise abroad
QID #26582
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Which statement best explains Outstanding expense?
A
Systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of an asset over its useful life
B
Income earned but not yet received
C
Expense incurred but not yet paid
D
Obligation expected to be settled within the operating cycle or specified short period
Correct Answer: C. Expense incurred but not yet paid
Outstanding expense: Expense incurred but not yet paid
Question: Which statement best explains Outstanding expense?
A. Systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of an asset over its useful life
B. Income earned but not yet received
C. Expense incurred but not yet paid
D. Obligation expected to be settled within the operating cycle or specified short period
Correct Answer: C. Expense incurred but not yet paid
Explanation: Outstanding expense: Expense incurred but not yet paid
QID #26581
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If A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, what is the value of CAT?
A
24
B
26
C
22
D
30
Correct Answer: A. 24
C+A+T = 3+1+20 = 24.
Question: If A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, what is the value of CAT?
Correct Answer: A. 24
Explanation: C+A+T = 3+1+20 = 24.
QID #26580
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Which statement best explains Correlation?
A
Numerical measure between 0 and 1 describing likelihood of an event
B
Measure of direction and strength of association between variables
C
Subset selected from a population for study
D
Statistical method for modelling relationship between dependent and explanatory variables
Correct Answer: B. Measure of direction and strength of association between variables
Correlation: Measure of direction and strength of association between variables
Question: Which statement best explains Correlation?
A. Numerical measure between 0 and 1 describing likelihood of an event
B. Measure of direction and strength of association between variables
C. Subset selected from a population for study
D. Statistical method for modelling relationship between dependent and explanatory variables
Correct Answer: B. Measure of direction and strength of association between variables
Explanation: Correlation: Measure of direction and strength of association between variables
QID #26579
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Which of the following is best described as: Potential economic benefit arising when the working-age share of population is relatively large
A
SDG 5
B
Dependency ratio
C
Life expectancy at birth
D
Demographic dividend
Correct Answer: D. Demographic dividend
The correct answer is Demographic dividend. Potential economic benefit arising when the working-age share of population is relatively large
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Potential economic benefit arising when the working-age share of population is relatively large
A. SDG 5
B. Dependency ratio
C. Life expectancy at birth
D. Demographic dividend
Correct Answer: D. Demographic dividend
Explanation: The correct answer is Demographic dividend. Potential economic benefit arising when the working-age share of population is relatively large
QID #26578
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Which of the following is best described as: Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level
A
Subsidiarity
B
Citizen Charter
C
Estimates Committee
D
Right to Information
Correct Answer: A. Subsidiarity
The correct answer is Subsidiarity. Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level
A. Subsidiarity
B. Citizen Charter
C. Estimates Committee
D. Right to Information
Correct Answer: A. Subsidiarity
Explanation: The correct answer is Subsidiarity. Principle that decisions should be taken at the lowest effective level
QID #26577
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Which of the following is best described as: Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
A
Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
B
Provident fund contribution
C
Pensionable service
D
KYC
Correct Answer: B. Provident fund contribution
The correct answer is Provident fund contribution. Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
A. Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
B. Provident fund contribution
C. Pensionable service
D. KYC
Correct Answer: B. Provident fund contribution
Explanation: The correct answer is Provident fund contribution. Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
QID #26576
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Which statement best explains Payment of wages?
A
Legal and administrative standards governing hours, welfare, safety and conditions at work
B
Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
C
Person undertaking platform-mediated work as recognized in social-security law
D
Disease caused primarily by exposure to risk factors arising from work activity
Correct Answer: B. Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
Payment of wages: Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
Question: Which statement best explains Payment of wages?
A. Legal and administrative standards governing hours, welfare, safety and conditions at work
B. Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
C. Person undertaking platform-mediated work as recognized in social-security law
D. Disease caused primarily by exposure to risk factors arising from work activity
Correct Answer: B. Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
Explanation: Payment of wages: Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
QID #26575
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Which number does not belong to the group?
A
4
B
9
C
16
D
18
Correct Answer: D. 18
4, 9 and 16 are perfect squares; 18 is not.
Question: Which number does not belong to the group?
Correct Answer: D. 18
Explanation: 4, 9 and 16 are perfect squares; 18 is not.
QID #26574
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Which statement best explains Central Vigilance Commission?
A
Parliamentary committee that examines estimates and suggests economies and improvements
B
Statutory body concerned with vigilance administration in the Union government
C
Legal mechanism enabling citizens to seek information from public authorities subject to exemptions
D
Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policy
Correct Answer: B. Statutory body concerned with vigilance administration in the Union government
Central Vigilance Commission: Statutory body concerned with vigilance administration in the Union government
Question: Which statement best explains Central Vigilance Commission?
A. Parliamentary committee that examines estimates and suggests economies and improvements
B. Statutory body concerned with vigilance administration in the Union government
C. Legal mechanism enabling citizens to seek information from public authorities subject to exemptions
D. Government policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism and strategic policy
Correct Answer: B. Statutory body concerned with vigilance administration in the Union government
Explanation: Central Vigilance Commission: Statutory body concerned with vigilance administration in the Union government
QID #26573
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Which statement best explains Good governance?
A
Statutory body concerned with vigilance administration in the Union government
B
Competition among states to improve performance and attract investment
C
Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization
D
Governance characterized by accountability, transparency, effectiveness, participation and rule of law
Correct Answer: D. Governance characterized by accountability, transparency, effectiveness, participation and rule of law
Good governance: Governance characterized by accountability, transparency, effectiveness, participation and rule of law
Question: Which statement best explains Good governance?
A. Statutory body concerned with vigilance administration in the Union government
B. Competition among states to improve performance and attract investment
C. Person who reports wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization
D. Governance characterized by accountability, transparency, effectiveness, participation and rule of law
Correct Answer: D. Governance characterized by accountability, transparency, effectiveness, participation and rule of law
Explanation: Good governance: Governance characterized by accountability, transparency, effectiveness, participation and rule of law
QID #26572
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Chemical symbol of potassium is correctly associated with which of the following?
A
K
B
skin
C
nephron
D
rickets
Correct Answer: A. K
K is the chemical symbol for potassium.
Question: Chemical symbol of potassium is correctly associated with which of the following?
A. K
B. skin
C. nephron
D. rickets
Correct Answer: A. K
Explanation: K is the chemical symbol for potassium.
QID #26571
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Which statement best explains Disinvestment?
A
External reserve assets held by the central bank
B
Share of specified liabilities maintained by banks in prescribed liquid assets
C
Excess of total expenditure over total non-debt receipts of government
D
Sale or dilution of government equity in public-sector enterprises
Correct Answer: D. Sale or dilution of government equity in public-sector enterprises
Disinvestment: Sale or dilution of government equity in public-sector enterprises
Question: Which statement best explains Disinvestment?
A. External reserve assets held by the central bank
B. Share of specified liabilities maintained by banks in prescribed liquid assets
C. Excess of total expenditure over total non-debt receipts of government
D. Sale or dilution of government equity in public-sector enterprises
Correct Answer: D. Sale or dilution of government equity in public-sector enterprises
Explanation: Disinvestment: Sale or dilution of government equity in public-sector enterprises
QID #26570
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Which statement best explains Provision for doubtful debts?
A
Expenditure whose benefit is generally consumed within the current accounting period
B
Depreciation method applying a rate to the carrying amount of an asset
C
Estimate of receivables that may become uncollectible
D
Book containing individual accounts to which journal entries are posted
Correct Answer: C. Estimate of receivables that may become uncollectible
Provision for doubtful debts: Estimate of receivables that may become uncollectible
Question: Which statement best explains Provision for doubtful debts?
A. Expenditure whose benefit is generally consumed within the current accounting period
B. Depreciation method applying a rate to the carrying amount of an asset
C. Estimate of receivables that may become uncollectible
D. Book containing individual accounts to which journal entries are posted
Correct Answer: C. Estimate of receivables that may become uncollectible
Explanation: Provision for doubtful debts: Estimate of receivables that may become uncollectible
QID #26569
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Which statement best explains Collective bargaining?
A
Bipartite workplace body intended to promote amity and good relations between employer and workers
B
Voluntary framework emphasizing orderly conduct and peaceful settlement in industrial relations
C
Negotiation between employers and workers' representatives over terms and conditions of employment
D
Formal settlement of an industrial dispute by a competent labour court or tribunal
Correct Answer: C. Negotiation between employers and workers' representatives over terms and conditions of employment
Collective bargaining: Negotiation between employers and workers' representatives over terms and conditions of employment
Question: Which statement best explains Collective bargaining?
A. Bipartite workplace body intended to promote amity and good relations between employer and workers
B. Voluntary framework emphasizing orderly conduct and peaceful settlement in industrial relations
C. Negotiation between employers and workers' representatives over terms and conditions of employment
D. Formal settlement of an industrial dispute by a competent labour court or tribunal
Correct Answer: C. Negotiation between employers and workers' representatives over terms and conditions of employment
Explanation: Collective bargaining: Negotiation between employers and workers' representatives over terms and conditions of employment
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