1.It has been reported in many leading newspapers that the currentyear’s monsoon may be below the expected level as many parts of the country are still not getting adequate rainfall.
Which of the following can be a possible fallout of the above situation? (3)
(1) People from those affected areas with less rainfall may migrate to urban areas.
(2) Government may announce ex – gratia payment to all the farmers affected in these areas
(3) Government may declare these areas as drought affected areas
(4) people may blame the Government and agitate for not getting adequate water for cultivation.
(5) None of these
2.There has been a spate of rail accidents in India in recent months killing large numbers of passengers and injuring many more. This has raised serious doubts about the railway’s capability of providing safety to travelers.
Which of the following statements substantiates the views expressed in the above statements? (3)
(1) Indian Railway has come to be known to provide best passenger comfort in the recent years..
(2) People have no option other than travelling by rail over long distances
(3) The railway tracks at many places have been found to stressed due to wear an tear in the recent times.
(4) Local residents are always the first to provide a helping hand to the passengers in the event of such disasters.
(5) None of these
3.A few travelers were severely beaten up by villagers recently in a remote rural part of the state as the villagers found the movement of the travelers suspicious. The District authority has sent a police team to nab the culprits.
Which of the following inference can be drawn from the above statements?
(An inference is something which is not directly started but can be inferred from the given facts) (4)
(1) The villagers dislike presence of strangers in their vicinity
(2) Villagers are generally suspicious in nature
(3) Travellers prefer to visit countryside
(4) The Government generally provides protection to travelers across the country..
(5) None of these
4.There has been a considerable drop in sales of four wheelers during the past six months when compared to the number of four wheelers sold during this period last year.
Which of the following can be the probable cause of the above phenomenon? (5)
I. The Government has imposed higher excise duty on four wheelers at the beginning of this year.
II.The petrol prices have risen considerable during the past eight months.
III. The rate of interest on home and car loans have been rising for the past seven months.
(1) Only I
(2) I and II
(3) II and III
(4) Only II
(5) All I , II and III
5.There is an alarming trend of skewed sex ration against women in India during the past decade and situation may get out of hand if adequate steps are not taken to stop female foeticide.
Which of the following can be an effective step to reverse the trend? (4)
I. The Government should immediately completely ban use of scanners / sonography on expectant mothers at all healthcentres.
II.The Government should announce a substantial incentive scheme for couples who have atleast one girl child
III. The Government should launce a nationalwide campaign to create awareness against female foeticide.
(1) Only I
(2) I and II
(3) II and III
(4) All the these
(5) All I, II and III
