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Directions : In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. As the country embarks on planning (221) the 12th Plan (2012-17) period, a key question mark (222) hangs over the process is on the energy requirements. Growth is energy-hungry and the aspirations of growing at 9-10% will (223) huge demands on the energy resources of the country. In this energy jigsaw, renewable energy will (224) like never before in the 12th Plan and the (225). By the rule of the thumb, India will (226) about 100 gigawatts (Gw)-100,000 megawatts of capacity addition in the next five years. Encouraging trends on energy efficiency and sustained (227) by some parts of the government?the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, in particular, needs to be complimented for this-have led to substantially lesser energy intensity of economic growth. However, even the tempered demand numbers are (228) to be below 80Gw. As against this need, the coal supply from domestic sources is unlikely to support more than 25 Gw equivalent capacity. Imported coal can add some more, but at a much (229) cost. Gas-based electricity generation is unlikely to contribute anything substantial in view of the unprecedented gas supply challenges. Nuclear will be (230) in the foreseeable future. Among imported coal, gas, large hydro and nuclear, no more than 15-20Gw equivalent can be (231) to be added in the five-year time block. (232) (233) this, capacity addition in the renewable energy based power generation as touched about 3Gw a year. In the coming five years, the overall capacity addition in the electricity grid (234) renewable energy is likely to range between 20Gw and 25Gw. Additionally, over and above the grid-based capacity, off-grid electricity applications are reaching remote places and (235) lives where grid-based electricity supply has miserably failed. |
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Answer» Solution In the coming five years, the overall capacity addition in the ELECTRICITY grid "through" renewable energy is likely to range between 20Gw and 25Gw is the correct usage in the GIVEN context. The other options are INAPPROPRIATE in the current SITUATION. Hence the correct option is A. |
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If 36 persons are engaged on a piece of work, the work can be completed in 40 days. After 32 days, only 3/4 th of the work was completed. How many more persons are required to complete the work on time?1). 102). 83). 94). 12 |
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Answer» Solution Remaining work = $\FRAC{1}{4}$ |
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A seller marks the price 50% above the cost price and gives 10% discount on an item.While selling, he cheats customer by giving 20% less in weight. Find his overall profit percent (approximate) ?1). 26%2). 65%3). 68%4). 72% |
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Answer» Solution Let the cost PRICE be Rs 100 and AMOUNT of product be 100 gm Now there is 50% markup so the marked price becomes Rs 150 Now after 10% DISCOUNT on Marked price the selling price = Rs (150 - 15) = Rs 135 Now it is said that he only SALE 80 % of the quantity So, he is selling 80 gm in 135 Rs which means SP of 1 gm is = Rs 1.6875 Cost price of 1 gm = Rs 1 So profit percentage is 68.75 % ~ 68% |
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A shopkeeper bought 84 identical shirts priced at Rs. 240 each. He spent a total of Rs. 3200 on transportation and packaging. He put the label of marked price of Rs.420 on each shirt. He offered a discount of 15% on each shirt at the marked price. What is the total profit of the shopkeeper in the whole transaction ?1). Rs. 62582). Rs. 65283). Rs. 62684). Rs. 6628 |
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Answer» Solution total cost of buying 84 SHIRTS at RS 240 each = Rs(84x240) = Rs 20160 Transportation cost = Rs 3200 Total cost = 3200 + 20160 = Rs 23360 As 15 % discount is given on marked price of 420 so selling price = 0.85 x 420 = Rs 357 total selling price of 84 shirts = 84 x 357 = Rs 29988 Total PROFIT = 29988 - 23360 = Rs 6628 |
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Directions : In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. As the country embarks on planning (221) the 12th Plan (2012-17) period, a key question mark (222) hangs over the process is on the energy requirements. Growth is energy-hungry and the aspirations of growing at 9-10% will (223) huge demands on the energy resources of the country. In this energy jigsaw, renewable energy will (224) like never before in the 12th Plan and the (225). By the rule of the thumb, India will (226) about 100 gigawatts (Gw)-100,000 megawatts of capacity addition in the next five years. Encouraging trends on energy efficiency and sustained (227) by some parts of the government?the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, in particular, needs to be complimented for this-have led to substantially lesser energy intensity of economic growth. However, even the tempered demand numbers are (228) to be below 80Gw. As against this need, the coal supply from domestic sources is unlikely to support more than 25 Gw equivalent capacity. Imported coal can add some more, but at a much (229) cost. Gas-based electricity generation is unlikely to contribute anything substantial in view of the unprecedented gas supply challenges. Nuclear will be (230) in the foreseeable future. Among imported coal, gas, large hydro and nuclear, no more than 15-20Gw equivalent can be (231) to be added in the five-year time block. (232) (233) this, capacity addition in the renewable energy based power generation as touched about 3Gw a year. In the coming five years, the overall capacity addition in the electricity grid (234) renewable energy is likely to range between 20Gw and 25Gw. Additionally, over and above the grid-based capacity, off-grid electricity applications are reaching remote places and (235) lives where grid-based electricity supply has miserably failed. |
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Answer» Solution and the "NEXT" is the correct OPTION to be used in the situation. The other options are not appropriate in the given context. Hence the answer is (C). |
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Which type of memory is closely related to processor?1). Main Memory2). Secondary Memory3). Disk Memory4). Tape Memory |
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............... a document means the file is transferred from another computer to your computer.1). Uploading2). Really Simple Syndication(RSS)3). Accessing4). Downloading |
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Which network security features prevent users on a network from using program and information that are unauthorized?1). Firewall2). Anti Virus3). Jammer4). Plotter |
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Answer» it from PREVIOUS year SSC papers, option 1 is the RIGHT answer |
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Directions : Below is given a single word with its meaning in different contexts as options. You have to select all those options which are synonyms of the word when the context is changed. Select the correct alternative from (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) which represents all those synonyms. |
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Answer» Solution Of the various OPTIONS given only toil is he synonym of LABOUR. The other WORDS are not applicable in any context |
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Directions : Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is V. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any). |
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Answer» Solution the is MISSING before PUBLIC.It should be "the public PERCEPTION." |
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Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words / phrases have been printed in BOLD to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.The great recession hasn't been great for free trade. An unemployment has risen throughout the world, governments have become more focused on protecting their own industries than on promoting international commerce. The U.S., though typically an enthusiastic supporter of open markets, in duded buy American clauses in its stimulus package and propped up its failing auto industry with handouts. But according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in the part of the world that was hit hardest by the trade crash-Asia, the number of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) signed by Asian countries has grown from just three in 2000 to 56 by the end of August 2009. Nineteen of those FTAs are among 16 Asian economies, a trend that could help the region become a powerful trading bloc. The drive to lower trade barriers has taken on fresh urgency amid the recession. As Asian manufacturing networks become more intertwined and as Asian consumers become wealthier regional commerce is becoming critical to future economic expansions. Intraregional trade last year made up 57% of total Asian trade, up from 37% in 1980. In the past Asia produced for America and Europe, now Asia is producing for Asia. of course, Asia is still dependent on sales to the West. But FTAs could reduce the regions exposure to the United States by giving Asian companies preferential treatment in selling to Asian companies and consumers. There benefits could come with downsides, however. According to experts, FTAs create a nonlevel playing field with advantages for Asian countries. If the most dynamically growing part of the global economy gives the U.S. restricted access it will impact global balance. Companies in countries like the United States left out of the trade pacts could face disadvantages when trying to tap fast-growing Asian markets. This, in turn, could have a negative impact on efforts to rebalance excessive debt in the U.S. and excessive savings in Asia. Still, the benefits of greater regional integration could prove powerful enough to overcome the roadblocks. In Asia, the only thing everyone agrees upon is business. If it does, the world economy may never be the same. |
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Answer» Solution The word FRESH is USED to mention that the ISSUE has TAKEN renewed URGENCY. |
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The Home Minister of India was recently on a visit to Bangladesh, where both the countries signed a Coordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP). What are the major points of this agreement?(A) The plan will help in resolving the long-pending border dispute between both the nations.(B) The head count of the people living in enclaves on the border will be completed within next six months' time.(C) India assured that no BSF Jawan will open fire on the people crossing the borders unless there is an attack on them.1). Only (A)2). Only (B)3). Only C4). All (A), (B) and (C) |
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The world?s highest ?Rail Bridge? is being constructed in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. This bridge will be on which of the following rivers?1). Jhelum2). Chenab3). Indus4). Ravi |
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Directions : The following questions consist of a single sentence with one blank only. You are given six words denoted by A, B, C, D, E & F as answer choices and from the six choices you have to pick two correct answers, either of which will make the sentence meaningfully complete. |
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Answer» Solution As it says " _____ before", in this BLANK, we have to fill it with a WORD which refers to "CERTAIN amount of time". Hence 'minutes' and 'seconds' are the correct answers => A and F |
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The Govt. of India recently decided to lift the four-years- old ban on export of wheat. What was the reason for the same? (A) India had a bumper crop of wheat during last two years. Hence it has excess stock of wheat. (B) As per the Food Security Act, India is bound to provide 10 million tones of wheat to World food grain stock every year. India defaulted last year. This year it does not want to be one. (C) As advised by the Supreme Court of India, the money received from export should be used to pay subsidy to the farmers.1). Only(B)2). Only (A)3). Only (C)4). Both (A) and (B) |
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18 countries recently signed the Minamata Convention on ??????.at the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly.1). Mercury2). Carbon emissions3). Nuclear Fusion4). CFCs |
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An article was purchased for Rs.78,350. Its price was marked up by 30%. It was sold at a discount of 20% on the marked up price. What was the profit percent on the cost price?1). 42). 73). 54). 3 |
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Answer» Solution Marked PRICE = 78,350 + 30% of 78,350 = RS 1,01,855 |
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Which of the following agencies/organisations recently gave 'go-ahead' verdict to India's one of the most controversial project of inter-linking rivers? (some of the rivers are international rivers)1). UN Food and Agricultural Organisation.2). World Meteorological Organisation.3). International Court of Justice.4). Central Water Commission. |
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15.5% of 850 + 24.8% of 650 = ?1). 2952). 3303). 2704). 375 |
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Answer» Solution 15.5% of 850 = 131.75 24.8% of 650 = 161.2 131.75 + 161.2 = 292.95 ~ 295 |
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