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Mochi bharat – the needle work in kutch by a special needle called ari. Traditionally done by the community of mochi or cobbler. The stitch used is chain stitch. It is usually done on cotton and satin.

Rabaris – rabaris were a wandering tribe. The embroidery is done on a dark background with lighter color threads. The pieces of colored and patterned fabric are cut and sewn in different sizes on a plain background. This is used on canopies, wall hangings, table covers and other household items and not on clothing.

The different forms of gold and silver embroidery are – Kathiawar, kamdani, makaish, gota work.

The Kathiawar work has gold and silver spangles and twisted gold wire. Known as badlani in surat.

Kamdani or badla is a gold and silver embroidery where flat wires or gold and silver is stitched on white fabric with the help of fine needles Mukaish work is done by using the untwisted silver wire called badla. The work is very popular in the northern part of India.

Gota work is popular in jaipur. Gota is cut into fine shapes of birds, animal, flowers and attached to the cloth. It is usually practiced on colored silks.

Correct option is A) from

I. Check his breathing and heartbeat. If the person is not breathing, begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. 

II. Treat the victim for shock. Keep him lying down. 

III. Do not move the victim if you suspect neck or spine injury. 

IV. Treat burn by immersing in cold water. Do not apply grease or oil.

(a) Fabric damage or needle holes- the use of incorrect type and size of needle 

(b) Missed trims- threads are left on the front side in the embroidery design between the designs 

(c) Improper placement of embroidery design- incorrect tracing of the design. 

(d) Thick embroidery- when the embroidery is very dense or thick in some places. 

(e) Poor stitch density- stitch is not dense and done quite apart, the base fabric is visible in the embroidery and is called as poor stitch density. 

(f) Poor hooping- the fabric around the embroidery gets hazy or wrinkled, and thus, stops to lay flat on a fabric surface.

1. Lord Valmiki first wrote the story of Ram.

2. Ram went to the far South to rescue Sita.

3. Ravan abducted Sita.

4. Besides the story of Ram, the Ramayana depicts the social life, the beliefs, customs and traditions of those days.

5. By the beginning of the Charistian era, the story of Ram had become a national treasure of India.

6. The new order of deities represented by Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva occupy an important place in the Mahabharata.

7. Actions are necessary because according to the Bhagvad Gita man can not live without action.

Correct option is A) from

(i) completion of tasks on time 

(ii) use material as per instructions 

(iii) prepare the product as per sample approved 

(iv) consider the costing 

(v) reporting to the supervisor or senior from time to time 

(vi) maintain safety and security while doing embroidery 

(vii) be punctual and responsible towards the rules and regulations of the organization.

Correct option is C) from

Because The products that are used to give smooth makeup are done according to the skin

According to the client's complexion, skin type, occasion and client’s age.

Carter was the Detective Superintendent. The Governor had asked him to take Evans, who was disguised as injured McLeery, along considering that he knew where Evans could be.

The purpose of the cleverly superimposed photocopied sheet on the question paper and the correction slip was to finalise the details of Evans’ plan of escape. It also helped the Governor to locate the place where Evans was hiding.

Correct option is B) after

The Governor thought about the six-digit reference number and after putting the two numbers, the index and the centre number together and with the help of the ‘Ordinance Survey Map for Oxfordshire’ he reached the hotel to find Evans.

Fishbone: 

This stitch resembles the backbone of a fish; therefore, it is called fishbone stitch. This is a type of filling and flat stitch, which is suitable for making leaves or feathers. The vein of the leaf is used as the center and the stitches are taken alternately to its left and right. Usually oval and narrow shaped designs are selected for the fishbone stitch. 

Mirror Work: 

Shisha work adds that sparkle in your clothes which gives it a royal distinction. In earlier days royalty had diamonds added to their clothes, while the common man added these shishas to make their clothes sparkle. It is an affordable and easy way of adding glamour to your dresses.

Makeup remover.

Correct option is C) in

First of all, select the stencil for the transfer of design and place it on the right side of the fabric. Then, use a transfer pencil or pen to trace the design in the cutout areas of the stencil. Stencils of different designs and sizes are available in the market. They are made according to the requirement of the embroiderer.

To get the best results, it should be taken care that the fabric should be clean, starch-free, stain-free or protective coating- free because these coatings can interfere with the ink or chalk transferring to the fabric.

Satin, chain, lazy daisy, shade work, cut work, etc can be used for corner and center design.

a. Routine maintenance: It includes scheduled inspections, repairs and replacement to make sure everything continues to work regularly, properly and smoothly. It is also preventive maintenance. 

b. Breakdown maintenance: Corrective maintenance is needed when breakdowns occur which demands responsive action to be taken to get things right and running again.

Liquid and Gel eyeliner.

Correct option is D) in / for

Correct option is D) from

A researcher's membership on an advisory board with an organization sponsoring research can create a COI because at times the consequences can be lethal. Researchers may be more concerned with the organization sponsoring the research, than they are with their patients. 

COI stands for Conflict of Interest. There are many reasons for which a researcher’s work or membership from the advisory board or with an organization that sponsors the research is capable of creating a COI. A few possible reasons are - 

1. The research could have false results or may be plagiarized.

2. The research guide and the advisory board members could have internal or personal conflicts.

3. There may be ego issues and difference of opinion in between the advisory members.

4. The members could feel that the research is not worth sponsoring as there might not be any satisfactory results or because it may be difficult.

Correct option is A) with

Correct option is A) round

The bidding strategy that should be used to increase revenue from ad spend is Target ROAS.

Target ROAS (Return On Ad Spend) is an AdWords smart bidding strategy that allows bidding to take place on a target return on ad spend basis. This gets you more revenue or conversion value at the target RAOS set by you. To use this bidding strategy, a campaign must have a minimum of 15 conversions in the past one month.

Correct option is A) of

Correct option is C) on

Cuticle is the outermost layer of hair.

The correct answer is d) regressive income tax

If George earned $50,000 and was taxed $7,500, while Julia earned $80,000 and was taxed $9,000, the type of income tax structure that exists in their country is REGRESSIVE. The tax rate decreases as the income increases.

Correct option is D) in

Providing current Beauty and wellness magazines, offer a choice of refreshment, ensure the temperature is appropriate as per client requirement. And providing hygiene services.

• Log in to your IRCTC account using your credentials. 
• Select e-ticket (electronic ticket) option. 
• Click on Book Ticket and fill in details for plan my travel i.e. enter the details including the origin- Delhi, destination-Amritsar, date of travel. 
• Select the train - Shatabadi and class. 
• Check for the seat/berth availability. 
• Use existing passenger list or add passengers. 
• Check the status - “AVAILABLE”. 
• Once again check electronic reservation form. 
• Scroll down to the "Payment Option" section at the bottom of the page. Choose how you want to pay and click on "Make Payment"

• Galileo International is diversified technology leader in the operations of GDS. 
• Its core business to providing electronic global distribution services for the travel industry through its computerized reservation systems, leading edge products and innovative internet based solutions. 
• It also is a value added distributor of travel inventory dedicated to supporting its travel agencies and corporate customers, and through them, expanding traveler choice. Currently, the company is connected to: 
• 49,000 travel agencies in 116 countries in 43,000 locations approximately, 
• 70,000 hotel properties, 
• 450+ airlines, 
• 52 low cost carriers, 
• 23 car rental companies, 
• And, a wide array of tour operators and cruise lines across the world.

concealer is to conceal the dark circles or spots or marks

Hides the spots and blemishes of the face and gives a smooth texture to skin

The equipment required for vertical filing is Cabinet and folders.

A chairman can Adjourn the meeting incase of indiscipline or disorderly behavior by the members during the meeting.

Chenille i.e., 

A sharp, pointed needle with thin and long eye is appropriate for stem stitches, lazy daisy stitches, straight stitches, mirror work, etc. 

Crewel i.e., 

A sharp, pointed needle with round eye is used for French knot, bullion knot, etc. A round eye needle is convenient to slip the yarn wrapped around it.

This includes instructions regarding lunch hour and other breaks. In addition to that, the numbers of leaves permitted are also fixed, and in case of extra leaves, what actions are to be taken, is also covered in these rules. Some companies offer flexible schedules while others offer their employees to work in shift.

b) Steaming

Steaming the face is also a method of relaxing as it improves the circulation and opens the pores for further cleansing.

To maintain standards, to earn client’s trust and to maintain good business.

a) Types of Meetings: 

• Public meetings 
• Business meetings.

Public Meetings: are those meetings which are open to the members of the public in general. These are generally held at some public place like a park or public hall. The purpose of these meetings may be to propagate some knowledge or belief. Notice of such meetings is served by announcements in the newspapers or by posters etc. Civic reception meetings, political meetings etc are examples of the public meetings.

Business Meetings: are those meetings which are held by private bodies or associations of persons and in which affairs or business of the private body concerned are discussed. These are open to those persons only who are the members of that body or those who have been invited to attend. 

Business meetings may be classified as:

i) General Meetings 

ii) Committee or Sub-committee meetings

General Meetings: are those meetings which are open to all the members of the body or organization concerned. At such meetings, the general business of the organization is transacted and discussed. These meetings could be Ordinary (Annual General Meeting) or Extra Ordinary or Emergency (in case of emergency or contingency). It is mandatory for all the business organizations to have an Annual General Meeting (AGM) in which annual accounts are presented and passed, past activities are reviewed and future plans are approved.

Committee Meetings: are the meetings in which only concerned or elected members are invited. Governing Body Meeting, Board of Directors or Specific Committees (like Sales Committee, Canteen Committee or Finance Committee etc.) are examples of such meetings.

b) Minutes of Meeting: The term „Minutes‟ in literal sense means a note to preserve the memory. In relation to meetings, minutes may be defined as a record of the proceedings of the meeting and are kept to preserve a brief, accurate and clear record of the business transacted.

The minutes of any meeting serves as an official record of what took place i.e. the points discussed and decisions taken during any meeting. One must be very accurate in doing so.

When a person goes outside of the country for meeting, then it is called foreign trip. 

Following are any two documents of foreign trip: 

1. Passport 

2. Visa

There are mainly two types of meetings : 

1. Public meeting – Public meetings are those meetings which are open to the members of the public in general. These are generally held at some public place like a park or public hall. The purpose of these meetings may be to propagate some knowledge or belief. Notice of such meetings is served by announcements in the newspapers or by posters. 

2. Business meeting – Business meetings are those meetings which are held by private bodies or associations in which affairs or business of the private body concerned are discussed. They are open to those persons only who are the members of the body or those who have been invited to attend.

The facilities provided by the bank to the general public/ account holder are called bank facilities.