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101.	What, according to the passage, has encouraged the idea of public payments bank?1). To help the government’s goal of improving the GDP of the country2). To help the rural people and unorganized workers in accessing the banking facilities3). To help the revival of Indian Post System 4). To reduce the burden on private systems engaged in financial services
Answer» The question basically asks the prime motive behind the PUBLIC payments bank. The second paragraph states that the primary rationale behind the public payments bank idea is to help in the government’s goal of ACHIEVING financial inclusion by providing savings, remittance, and payments services to the rural and unorganized sectors of the economy. This makes OPTION 2 the correct answer. The main reason to open the payments bank is not RELATED to the profitability or revival of the INDIAN Post System.

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What, according to the passage, has encouraged the idea of public payments bank?1). To help the government’s goal of improving the GDP of the country2). To help the rural people and unorganized workers in accessing the banking facilities3). To help the revival of Indian Post System 4). To reduce the burden on private systems engaged in financial services

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The question basically asks the prime motive behind the PUBLIC payments bank. The second paragraph states that the primary rationale behind the public payments bank idea is to help in the government’s goal of ACHIEVING financial inclusion by providing savings, remittance, and payments services to the rural and unorganized sectors of the economy.

This makes OPTION 2 the correct answer.

The main reason to open the payments bank is not RELATED to the profitability or revival of the INDIAN Post System.

102.	Which of the following expresses a similar meaning to the word 'vigilance'?1). Surveillance2). Honesty3). Privacy4). Secrecy
Answer» The word 'vigilance' means 'the action or STATE of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.' Thus, OPTION 1 is the correct ANSWER.$

103.	Select a word which is similar in meaning to the word ‘ostracization’ as used in the passage.1). Acceptance2). Fondness3). Boycott4). Approval
Answer» Ostracization means an exclusion or banishment from a SOCIETY or group. BOYCOTT means withdrawal from COMMERCIAL or social relations with (a COUNTRY$, ORGANIZATION, or person). Thus, option 3 is the answer.$

104.	1). Praising people on their personalities2). Evaluations of surrounding stimuli3). Remarking on others4). Grading others based on their actions
Answer» The answer is evaluations of surrounding STIMULI as mentioned in the passage. Appraisals are the judgments that we FORM about others, and they may be positive or negative or NEUTRAL. Praising is not the meaning of appraisal, neither is remarking and GRADING and so they are not the answers. Option 2 is the CORRECT answer.

105.	A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. The instructor's rules were simple. Breathe through your mouth, not your nose; else the mask will fog up. Easier said than done; I got it wrong many a time. But once you fought habit and got the hang of it, the panoramic underwater world revealed itself to you with high-definition clarity. Led by him, I slowly peered through the mask into what till then was crystal-clear water, shimmering in the sunlight. I saw pebbles, sand and my fluid shadow. I was in Nemo's universe. Sea cucumbers, sea anemone, clown fish, star fish, sea horses, parrot fish, butterfly fish and a bevy of colourful salt water fish swam past. A shoal of canary-yellow fish did a merry dance and another with vibrant blue fish followed it. They were oblivious to the snorkelers who struggled to take in the sight of a world so beautiful, so colourful, and resist opening their mouth wide in amazement; the tube would fall off!When would there be a risk of the tube falling off?1). When the mask fogged up2). When one took breathed through the nose3). When it became dark4). When the mouth was opened
Answer» RIGHT ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 4

108.	Which of the following expresses the opposite meaning to the word 'exquisite'?1). Expensive2). Cheap3). Crude4). Beautiful
Answer» The word 'exquisite' means 'extremely PLEASANT or ATTRACTIVE'. Thus OPTION 3 expresses the opposite meaning.

109.	A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.I had seen this road many years ago when my parents moved to Mundakotukurussi, our ancestral village. However, in those early years, I hadn't begun exploring the countryside. I stored the unknown road in my head under 'One Day I Will'. Ten years ago, when I recovered from a herniated disc, it was to discover that I had a useless left leg. Though I managed to lose the limp, I hated not being able to stride around as I used to. I needed a challenge to tell myself that I wasn't going to buckle to a creature called sciatica. Thus the 'One Day I Will' arrived. 'Where does the road by the medical shop lead to?' I asked my parents while visiting them next. 'Chalavara,' they said. 'It's not an easy road to walk on,' my father added. 'There are too many ups and downs.' Chalavara was a superior grade of a village as compared to Mundakotukurussi, with a high school, a fine library, ATMs and several shops. But it also has two approach roads. The one I had chosen was an arrow back road used by the locals and that settled it for me. I needed to know for myself I could walk a road that wasn't going to be easy. And the next day, I would get up and walk that road again. Where did the forefathers of the writer live?1). Chalavara2). Bengaluru3). Mundakotu kurussi4). Out of India
Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: Mundakotu kurussi

110.	Which of the following is not a problem associated with the construction of the statue?1). It has caused displacement of the local tribes.2). It has led to clearing of the forest which existed and has caused drought in the neighbouring areas.3). It has caused breach of environmental laws thereby causing more controversy.4). It has deprived the farmers of money that could have been used to improve their impoverished condition during droughts.
Answer» All the problems EXCEPT option 2 are mentioned in the PASSAGE. THUS option 2 is not a problem associated with the CONSTRUCTION of the statue.

111.	Bangalore is considered to be the technological capital of India. IT, Biotechnology, Aerospace, Nuclear Science, Manufacturing Technology, Automobile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ship Building, Space science, Electronics, Computer Science and other Medical Science related research and development are going on a large scale in the country. The southern part of India is responsible for the lion share of technology and advancements the country has made. What are the reasons that hold back innovation and research development in India?1). Lack of finance required for research and development in India.2). Lack of interest of scholars in the field of research of science and technology.3). Caste and social regression are the reasons that hold back innovation and research development in India.4). Sustainable progress is a very difficult task in India which holds back innovation and research work.
Answer» It is mentioned in the last paragraph that MIT SYSTEMS scientist VA Shiva Ayyadurai, blames caste for holding back innovation and scientific research in India, making it DIFFICULT to sustain progress while regressive SOCIAL ORGANIZATION prevails. Thus option 3 is the correct answer.

113.	What type of constitution did the Roman Republic have?1). The Roman Republic had a mixed constitution, with four separate branches of government:2). The Roman Republic had a mixed constitution, with two separate branches of government:3). The Roman Republic had a mixed constitution, with three separate branches of government:4). The Roman Empire had a mixed constitution, with three integrated branches of government:
Answer» According to the passage,the ROMAN Republic had a mixed constitution, with three separate BRANCHES of government. Clearly, option 3 is the RIGHT answer.

115.	What was Facebook's immediate measure after accepting the charges on data leaks?1). They were willing to take legal measures for grabbing the defaulters.2). They agreed to look into their data policies and consider restructuring them.3). They washed their hands of any flaws on their part.4). They warned people to limit their time spent on usage of Facebook.
Answer» FACEBOOK ACCEPTED that there are RECENT flaws in the data policy they hold. They are WILLING to review it PROMPTLY.

116.	What is the supposed benefit of a bridge course?1). It will improve healthcare situation of the country2). It will help reduce infant mortality ratio3). It will help improve the doctor patient ratio in India4). It will decrease the cost of providing medical services in India
Answer» From the STATEMENT "to plug the shortfall of RURAL doctors" it can be INFERRED that there is serious shortfall of doctors in ruralIndia. So this provision is expected to decrease the number of patients visiting one particular doctor. Doctor patient ratio MEANS the same. Thus, option 3 is the correct ANSWER.

119.	The pitiful situation of the homeless is a problem. To estimate the number of homeless people is difficult as it would depend on who we define as being homeless since there are the street people or those who sleep in bus or railway stations, parks, roads, etc. Many of them are young runaways, who have left home voluntarily. Then there are the ones living in old age homes or shelters which are supported by government or are privately funded. Many of these used to live with their families or friends earlier. They may have families with children, whereas the people on the streets are almost always single. Many would argue that these people are alcoholics, drug users, or mentally ill, while others would say that homelessness is caused by a steeply escalating price index and stagnating or declining pay scales. One truth that shines glaringly is the need for better policies for our people so that they do not end up homeless.According to the passage, many______.1). Feel that the problem of the homeless people cannot be resolved.2). Think that mostly the homeless people are mentally unstable.3). Want more homes to be built for the homeless.4). Want the government to set up a rule banning people from sleeping on park benches.
Answer» The passage mentions that ‘many WOULD ARGUE that these people are alcoholics, drug users, or MENTALLY ill’. Thus, according to the passage, many people think that since the homeless are out in the streets, they are mentally unstable. Thus, OPTION 2 is the correct answer in this CONTEXT. The other options are not mentioned in the passage.

123.	What may happen if there is adequate rainfall?1). Local vendors will get fewer mangoes.2). The vadu mangai season will be longer that year.3). Commercial pickle companies will buy in smaller quantities.4). Vendors will be able to sell quickly.
Answer» The ANSWER to the above question can be FOUND in the LINE "Due to poor rainfall over the past few months, the vadu mangai season is expected to be SHORT this year."

130.	Which of the following means the same as 'summon'?1). Send of2). Ask in3). Bring up4). Called for
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120.	1). Fishing2). Snorkelling3). Boat ride4). Long distance swimming
Answer» Snorkeling is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped BREATHING tube called a snorkel. It is evident in above mentioned excerpt that the WRITER is talking about it, as can be seen through the phrases like,$ BREATHE through your mouth, not your nose; else the mask will FOG up,$ PEERED through the mask into what till then was crystal-clear water, Nemo’s universe, etc.$

122.	What is the main idea of the passage?1). Economy of India2). Rural India3). Rural development in India4). Poor condition of rural India
Answer» The passage TALKS about the development of rural INDIA and the steps taken by the GOVERNMENT of India to develop the rural PART of India. OPTION 3 is thus the correct answer.

132.	Which of the following sentences is correct about DTH? 1). A device that produces a frequency,especially on electronic equipment2). A system in which television programmes are not transmitted to the sets of subscribers by broadcast signal3). The technology used for displays in notebook and other smaller computers.4). The reception of satellite programmes with a personal dish in an individual home which puts the broadcaster directly in touch with the consumer
Answer» The GOVERNMENTS move to gather information from each and every individual house and the author's explanation of how this will violate individual privacy explains what DTH is. It is ''reception of satellite programmes with a PERSONAL dish in an individual HOME.'' SINCE every person has its own dish and set-top box, government can gather information from each and every HOUSEHOLD. $ So option 4 is correct.

133.	Why has Gandhi been regarded as an ‘architect’ in the passage?1). Gandhi was the first Indian to know and study architecture and which helped to elevate the repute of the country.2). He was the initiator of an array of steps and strategies which was devoid of violence and took India towards freedom.3). He was one of those leaders who coined the term ahimsa and also helped to preach the same to the people of the country.4). He was the main person behind India’s Independence.
Answer» An architect is a PERSON who creates something new or initiates to BUILD something. Gandhi was regarded so as he was one of those leaders who taught people to protest WITHOUT violence and achieve the desired goal without resorting to violence and this helped a lot to achieve the Independence in the long RUN. So the only option in line with this CONTEXT is 2.

134.	1).2). B and D3). A and C4). C and D
Answer» Jiankui He made announcement through an interview with Associated Press and a VIDEO posted by him. (‘But in an interview with the Associated Press, and in a video posted November 25, He announced that TWIN girls with an edited GENE that reduces the risk of CONTRACTING HIV “came crying into this world as healthy as any other babies a few weeks ago”.’).

138.	1). Gandhi was the victim of torture and discrimination from the British.2). Just like other Indians, Gandhi had to bear the stern torture and discrimination from the Boers and British when he went abroad.3). Gandhi was surprised and disgusted with the poor and racial treatment that the British gave to the Indians abroad.4). Gandhi did not receive a racist treatment but he was shocked to see the way other Indians were treated in South Africa.
Answer» The context of the passage is trying to say that when Gandhi reached South Africa, he was SHOCKED and apprehensive and disgusted to see the WAY Indians were treated by the British by being racist and prejudiced based on color. So the only option in line with this context is 3. The other OPTIONS are IRRELEVANT.

139.	A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. Manja, or the glass-coated string used for flying kites, not only poses threat to humans, animals and birds but also to trees. A study by the country's oldest botanical garden has revealed that it poses a great threat to trees. But how can a snapped string struck in a tree kill the tree? Apparently, it does so by allying with the creepers in the garden. A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, located in West Bengal's Howrah district, illustrates in detail howthe manja, in collusion with climbers, does the damage. 'The abandoned, torn kite strings act as an excellent primary supporting platform for the tender climbers, giving easy passage to reach the top of the trees. Lateral branches from the top of the climber and other accessory branches from the ground reaches the top taking support of the first climber, completely covers the treetop, thus inhibiting the penetration of sunlight,' says the research paper.Abandoned, torn kite strings stuck in trees benefits whom?1). Humans2). Creepers3). Birds4). Trees
Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: OPTION 2

141.	Which of the following words is similar in meaning to the word 'robust'?1). Vigorous2). Fragile3). Wobbly4). Naive
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142.	Which of the following reasons can be observed to be accountable for advancements in mobile phones?1). General user friendly changes2). Major emphasis on the appearance3). Only outside design of models4). The prices of each new model
Answer» The ANSWER is general user friendly changes because any advancement in technology is made from DEMANDS for better usage coming from the customers as MENTIONED in the passage, and so it applies for mobiles as well.Appearance, outlook, prices are secondary reasons and are not the answers. It can also not be non specific because ADVANCEMENTS are made with a particular GOAL and not randomly

143.	Which of the following statements is incorrect? 1). Facebook collects information targeting only a particular individual in an isolated manner. 2). Facebook collects information on you as well as the contacts you have. 3). Facebook collects financial details in cases where possible.4). Facebook is said to have helped political outfits with their data.
Answer» FACEBOOK COLLECTS INFORMATION on a bulk scale from all the PEOPLE using it. As of now, there hasn't been any case of isolated data COLLECTION.

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Which of the following expresses a similar meaning to the word 'vigilance'?1). Surveillance2). Honesty3). Privacy4). Secrecy

Select a word which is similar in meaning to the word ‘ostracization’ as used in the passage.1). Acceptance2). Fondness3). Boycott4). Approval

1). Praising people on their personalities2). Evaluations of surrounding stimuli3). Remarking on others4). Grading others based on their actions

1). Only A2). Only B3).4). Both A & B

Which of the following expresses the opposite meaning to the word 'exquisite'?1). Expensive2). Cheap3). Crude4). Beautiful

The Fugitive Economic Offender Bill will only apply for certain economic offences. What type of offences are these?1). Frauds involving private bank loans.2). Scams involving familiar celebrities3). Offences with monetary value that exceeds ₹100 crores.4). Frauds committed by RBI officials.

1). A-F2). B-E3). C-D and B-F4). C-F and B-D

What is the supposed benefit of a bridge course?1). It will improve healthcare situation of the country2). It will help reduce infant mortality ratio3). It will help improve the doctor patient ratio in India4). It will decrease the cost of providing medical services in India

Which of following words is opposite in meaning to the word ''moot''? 1). Negotiable2).3). Questionable4). Arguable

1). Fishing2). Snorkelling3). Boat ride4). Long distance swimming

What were the viewers of the 81 second video asked to do?1). Count the number of gorillas2). Count the number of times players put the ball through the basket3). Count the number of times the basketball was passed4). Count the number of players on each side

What is the main idea of the passage?1). Economy of India2). Rural India3). Rural development in India4). Poor condition of rural India

What may happen if there is adequate rainfall?1). Local vendors will get fewer mangoes.2). The vadu mangai season will be longer that year.3). Commercial pickle companies will buy in smaller quantities.4). Vendors will be able to sell quickly.

Which of these words is opposite in meaning to 'conclude' as used in the passage?1). Terminate2). Close3). Start4). End

What is the central theme of the given passage?1). Foreign exchange markets2). Financial markets3). World economic trade4). The international value of the Indian rupee

Which of the following words is most likely the opposite of the word DECREPIT?1). Feeble2). Timid3). Healthy4). Efficacy

Which of these words is similar in meaning to 'triumphant' as used in the passage?1). Defeated2). Unsuccessful3). Hoop4). Losing

1). Contemporary2). Didactic3). Defamatory4). Friable

Which of the following means the same as 'summon'?1). Send of2). Ask in3). Bring up4). Called for

Which of the following would be a suitable title for the given passage?1). Role of trees in carbon storage2). Cut trees, Save forests3). Thinning of trees conserve the wildlife4). Less trees, less carbon

1).2). B and D3). A and C4). C and D

1). 20142). 20123). 20154). 2016

Which of the following words is the most similar in meaning to the word ‘monetary’ as given in the passage?1). Reserve2). Pecuniary3). Intervention4). Antidote

Which of the following has a meaning opposite to the word 'paused'?1). Tailored2). Estranged3). Proceed4). Considered

1). Roaring twenties2). Raging forties3). Roaring fifties4). Roaring forties

Which of the following words is similar in meaning to the word 'robust'?1). Vigorous2). Fragile3). Wobbly4). Naive

Which of the following reasons can be observed to be accountable for advancements in mobile phones?1). General user friendly changes2). Major emphasis on the appearance3). Only outside design of models4). The prices of each new model

1). Igniting2). Dreaming3). Lingering4). Protesting

What is the meaning of the phrase 'face up to the fact'?1). To have knowledge on something.2). To acknowledge the absence of knowledge on a particular subject.3). To have an opinion.4). To to accept and deal with something that is difficult.

Which of the following words is most opposite in meaning to ASTUTE?1). Asinine 2). Averse 3). Burlesque 4). Askance

Which of the following is untrue with regard to fracking?1). It has huge impact on environment. 2). Fracking utilises scanty amount of water. 3). Fracking is considered as attractive tool, both economically and politically. 4). Fracking requires deep vertical drilling.

What is the role of the fullbacks?1). Attacking the opponents goal2). Keeping the ball away from the players3). Moving around the center line4). Assisting the halfbacks

1). A lack of liquidity2). Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd’s crisis3). Rising levels of non-performing assets (NPAs)4). 1, 2 and 3

144.	1). Igniting2). Dreaming3). Lingering4). Protesting
Answer» The WORD 'sparking' MEANS 'igniting or STARTING.' Thus OPTION 1 is the correct answer.

145.	What is the major difference between hackers and ethical hackers?1). Hackers are not hired by organizations whereas the ethical hackers are hired by organizations for better security.2). Hackers are the unprofessional, uncertified people whereas the ethical hackers are the professional certified ones.3). Hackers have some malicious purpose whereas the ethical hackers report the weaknesses and vulnerabilities to the organization on finding any.4). Hackers use specific techniques whereas the ethical hackers use a common set of techniques that had been popular for some time.
Answer» It can be well inferred from the passage that the ETHICAL hackers do not have any negative purpose and want to enhance the security of organizations whereas the NORMAL hackers have an ILL motive and want to gain personal benefits causing HARM to others. Thus option 3 is the correct answer.

149.	What is the role of the fullbacks?1). Attacking the opponents goal2). Keeping the ball away from the players3). Moving around the center line4). Assisting the halfbacks
Answer» The passage STATES that the role of FORWARDS is to ATTACK, halfbacks assist both fowards and fullbacks. Fullbacks defend the goal, along with the goalkeeper. So, the correct answer is OPTION 5.