Q1:
Vocabulary > Definition
Easy
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Q2:
Vocabulary > Definition
Medium
What does “abrogate” mean?
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Q3:
Vocabulary > Definition
Medium
What does the word "truculent" mean?
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Q4:
Vocabulary > Idioms
Medium
Choose the most appropriate meaning/phrasal verb/word/verb for the sentence. $$\newline$$ She cut the Gordian knot with a bold decision.
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Option 3
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Q5:
Vocabulary > Idioms
Medium
Choose the most appropriate meaning/phrasal verb/word/verb for the sentence. $$\newline$$ The new CEO threw down the gauntlet in the first board meeting.
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Option 2
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Q6:
Vocabulary > Idioms
Medium
Choose the most appropriate meaning/phrasal verb/word/verb for the sentence. $$\newline$$ He always rides roughshod over other people's opinions.
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Option 1
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Q7:
Vocabulary > Idioms
Easy
Choose the most appropriate meaning/phrasal verb/word/verb for the sentence. $$\newline$$ The only fly in the ointment was the broken microphone.
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Option 3
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Q8:
Vocabulary > Idioms
Medium
Choose the most appropriate meaning/phrasal verb/word/verb for the sentence. $$\newline$$ She knew she had to toe the line or face consequences.
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Option 4
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Q9:
Vocabulary > Idioms
Medium
Choose the most appropriate meaning/phrasal verb/word/verb for the sentence. $$\newline$$ He still carries the torch for his high school crush.
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Option 2
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Q10:
Vocabulary > Idioms
Medium
Choose the most appropriate meaning/phrasal verb/word/verb for the sentence. $$\newline$$ The government keeps kicking the can down the road.
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Option 2
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Q11:
Vocabulary > Idioms
Easy
Choose the most appropriate meaning/phrasal verb/word/verb for the sentence. $$\newline$$ The teacher read the riot act to the noisy class.
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Option 3
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Q12:
Vocabulary > Phrases
Medium
She managed to ______ her fears during the presentation.
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Q13:
Vocabulary > Phrases
Medium
They managed to ______ the contract despite several obstacles.
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Q14:
Vocabulary > Definition
Medium
It was his __________ that led him to penury.
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Q15:
Vocabulary > Phrases
Easy
He ......himself a stiff drink before making his statement to the police officer.
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Q16:
Grammar > Tense, Mood & Modality
Medium
Had it not been for her quick thinking, the plan ____ into chaos.
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Q17:
Grammar > Tense, Mood & Modality
Medium
He speaks as if he ______ the theory himself, though he barely understands it.
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Option 1
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Q18:
Grammar > Tense, Mood & Modality
Medium
If I ______ you were coming, I might have stayed.
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Option 1
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Q19:
Vocabulary > Fill-Ups
Medium
The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence.
Achieving spaceflight enabled humans to begin to explore the solar system and the rest of the _______, to understand the many objects and _______ that are better observed from a space perspective, and to use for human benefit the resources and attributes of the space environment. All of these activities - discovery, scientific understanding, and the _______ of that understanding to serve human purposes — are elements of space _______.
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Q20:
Vocabulary > Fill-Ups
Medium
The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence.
Visually strong, _______ films of the 1920s are ______ preserved and suffer from censorship cuts, leading to the _______ that they were primitive and barely watchable.
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Q21:
Vocabulary > Fill-Ups
Medium
The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence.
Everyday more than 1 billion promotional messages are sent that are commercial and __________. Although __________ have used more technology to stop this, __________ find ways around it.
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Option 4
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Q22:
Vocabulary > Fill-Ups
Medium
The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence. $$\newline$$ The beauty of _________________ is that it poses thought-provoking questions and inspires us to think deeply about _________________ and life in general. Further, _________________ about the ideas and perspectives outlined by different thinkers can help us to gain a better _________________ of the world we live in.
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Option 1
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Q23:
Vocabulary > Phrases
Easy
In the following sentences, the incorrect part of the sentence is underlined. Choose an alternative from the four given options so that the sentence is rendered correct. $$\newline$$ His talk on heritage sites has <u>picked up</u> my interest.
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Option 2
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Q24:
Grammar > Tense, Mood & Modality
Medium
In the following sentences, the incorrect part of the sentence is underlined. Choose an alternative from the four given options so that the sentence is rendered correct. $$\newline$$ If I had known that you needed to go to the airport yesterday, I <u>could drive you there.</u>
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Option 3
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Q25:
Vocabulary > Similar Words
Medium
Each sentence among the questions has pairs of words that are italicized and bold. Among the italicized and bold words, select the most appropriate word to form a correct sentence. $$\newline$$ A. He stepped onto the platform, <b><i>clutching [A] / crutching [B]</i></b> a wrinkled letter he had received just yesterday. $\newline$ B. As the train <b><i>dissolved [A] / disappeared [B]</i></b> into the horizon, he knew his life would never be the same again. $\newline$ C. The letter, written in a <b><i>squeaky [A] / shaky [B]</i></b> hand, told him his long-lost brother was waiting in the city. $\newline$ D. With a deep breath, Arjun boarded the train to Kolkata,<b> <i>unsecure [A] / unsure [B]</i></b> of what awaited him. $\newline$ E. For years, Arjun believed his brother had died in the floods that <b><i>struck [A] / snuck [B]</i></b> their village.
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Option 4
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Q26:
Vocabulary > Similar Words
Medium
Each sentence among the questions has pairs of words that are italicized and bold. Among the italicized and bold words, select the most appropriate word to form a correct sentence. $$\newline$$ A. She <b><i>shipped [A]/ slipped [B]</i></b> the old key into the rusty lock, unsure if it would still turn. $\newline$ B. Her grandmother had always <b><i>waned [A]/ warned [B]</i></b> her never to enter the attic after sunset. $\newline$ C. The wooden stairs <b><i>creaked [A]/ crinkled [B]</i></b> under her feet as she climbed with a flashlight. $\newline$ D. The door <b><i>groaned [A] / gloomed [B]</i></b> open, revealing a room filled with dust, cobwebs, and a single glowing box. $\newline$ E. Curiosity, <b><i>stronger [A] / slogger [B]</i></b> than fear, had drawn her back to the house after all these years.
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Option 4
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Q27:
Grammar > Error Spotting
Medium
Can you identify the grammatically incorrect sentence from each set?
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Q28:
Grammar > Error Spotting
Medium
Can you identify the grammatically incorrect sentence from each set ?
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Q29:
Grammar > Error Spotting
Medium
Can you identify the grammatically incorrect sentence from each set?
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Option 3
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Q30:
Grammar > Error Spotting
Medium
Can you identify the grammatically incorrect sentence from each set?
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Option 1
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Q31:
Critical Reasoning > Statement & Conclusion
Medium
Identify the appropriate conclusion based on the premises $$\newline$$ Premise 1: All successful entrepreneurs are risk-takers. $\newline$ Premise 2: Some risk-takers are not successful entrepreneurs. $\newline$ Conclusion:
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Option 3
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Q32:
Critical Reasoning > Statement & Conclusion
Easy
Identify the appropriate conclusion based on the premises $$\newline$$ Premise 1: If a plant gets sunlight, it grows. $\newline$ Premise 2: This plant did not grow. $\newline$ Conclusion:
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Option 2
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Q33:
Critical Reasoning > Statement & Conclusion
Easy
Identify the appropriate conclusion based on the premises $$\newline$$ Premise 1: Only if the server is online will the website load. $\newline$ Premise 2: The website did not load. $\newline$ Conclusion:
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Option 1
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Q34:
Critical Reasoning > Statement & Conclusion
Easy
Identify the appropriate conclusion based on the premises $$\newline$$ Premise 1: No philosophers are mathematicians. $\newline$ Premise 2: All logicians are philosophers. $\newline$ Conclusion:
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Option 2
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Q35:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Medium
The Central Statistical Office (CSO) recently reported adding 4.1 million jobs in the formal sector, defined as those with government-mandated social security benefits like the Employees' Provident Fund. Over the past few months, similar estimates have been released by NITI Aayog and official economists, provoking scepticism from informed observers. $\newline$ The reliability of the official estimates is questionable for two reasons. First, they are based on administrative records from social security schemes, whose completeness and accuracy are uncertain. Second, formal sector workers can access multiple schemes, creating a risk of double counting. As the report fails to clarify how this issue is managed, leading experts sought to release administrative data for independent verification. $\newline$ Furthermore, the official data faces a conceptual issue. The social schemes outlined previously apply only to establishments that meet a specific employment threshold and pertain to certain types of enterprises. For example, companies with 20 or more employees in the manufacturing sector must provide the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to all workers. Consequently, if a factory's workforce increases from 19 to 20 employees, it will fall under the purview of the EPF regulations. Herein lies the fault. $\newline$ The formal sector stands at the apex of India's labour market pyramid, with agriculture at the bottom, employing 50% of the workforce. The remaining workers are in the non-farm informal sector, spread across rural and urban areas. This sector has grown in recent decades at the expense of the other two above mentioned sectors. Moreover, nearly half of the informal labour workers are self-employed in household (or own account) enterprises, often engaging in unpaid family labour. A defining characteristic of informal labour markets is varying degrees of underemployment or disguised unemployment. $\newline$ Since 1972-73, the five-yearly Employment-Unemployment Surveys (EUS) by the National Sample Survey (NSS) have been essential for analysing labour market trends. While infrequent, these surveys have offered valuable insights into the complexities of the labour market; access to household-level data lately has spawned rich and granular analyses of the informal economy. $\newline$ The last EUS was conducted in 2011-12, leaving no reliable means to update employment trends. An annual Periodic Labour Force Survey has replaced the EUS. Still, it will take time for these new datasets to provide stable estimates. Meanwhile, the Labour Bureau has conducted household surveys since 2010-11, revealing a decline in the worker-population ratio between 2013-14 and 2015-16, indicating a deteriorating employment situation.
Which of the following is/are synonyms of scepticism $$\newline$$ I. Cynicism $\newline$ II. Belief $\newline$ III. Distrust $\newline$ IV. Conviction
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Option 3
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Q36:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Medium
The Central Statistical Office (CSO) recently reported adding 4.1 million jobs in the formal sector, defined as those with government-mandated social security benefits like the Employees' Provident Fund. Over the past few months, similar estimates have been released by NITI Aayog and official economists, provoking scepticism from informed observers. $\newline$ The reliability of the official estimates is questionable for two reasons. First, they are based on administrative records from social security schemes, whose completeness and accuracy are uncertain. Second, formal sector workers can access multiple schemes, creating a risk of double counting. As the report fails to clarify how this issue is managed, leading experts sought to release administrative data for independent verification. $\newline$ Furthermore, the official data faces a conceptual issue. The social schemes outlined previously apply only to establishments that meet a specific employment threshold and pertain to certain types of enterprises. For example, companies with 20 or more employees in the manufacturing sector must provide the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to all workers. Consequently, if a factory's workforce increases from 19 to 20 employees, it will fall under the purview of the EPF regulations. Herein lies the fault. $\newline$ The formal sector stands at the apex of India's labour market pyramid, with agriculture at the bottom, employing 50% of the workforce. The remaining workers are in the non-farm informal sector, spread across rural and urban areas. This sector has grown in recent decades at the expense of the other two above mentioned sectors. Moreover, nearly half of the informal labour workers are self-employed in household (or own account) enterprises, often engaging in unpaid family labour. A defining characteristic of informal labour markets is varying degrees of underemployment or disguised unemployment. $\newline$ Since 1972-73, the five-yearly Employment-Unemployment Surveys (EUS) by the National Sample Survey (NSS) have been essential for analysing labour market trends. While infrequent, these surveys have offered valuable insights into the complexities of the labour market; access to household-level data lately has spawned rich and granular analyses of the informal economy. $\newline$ The last EUS was conducted in 2011-12, leaving no reliable means to update employment trends. An annual Periodic Labour Force Survey has replaced the EUS. Still, it will take time for these new datasets to provide stable estimates. Meanwhile, the Labour Bureau has conducted household surveys since 2010-11, revealing a decline in the worker-population ratio between 2013-14 and 2015-16, indicating a deteriorating employment situation.
Which of the following is/are antonyms of spawned? $$\newline$$ I. Destroyed $\newline$ II. Engender $\newline$ III. Procreated $\newline$ IV. Sired
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Option 1
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Q37:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Medium
The Central Statistical Office (CSO) recently reported adding 4.1 million jobs in the formal sector, defined as those with government-mandated social security benefits like the Employees' Provident Fund. Over the past few months, similar estimates have been released by NITI Aayog and official economists, provoking scepticism from informed observers. $\newline$ The reliability of the official estimates is questionable for two reasons. First, they are based on administrative records from social security schemes, whose completeness and accuracy are uncertain. Second, formal sector workers can access multiple schemes, creating a risk of double counting. As the report fails to clarify how this issue is managed, leading experts sought to release administrative data for independent verification. $\newline$ Furthermore, the official data faces a conceptual issue. The social schemes outlined previously apply only to establishments that meet a specific employment threshold and pertain to certain types of enterprises. For example, companies with 20 or more employees in the manufacturing sector must provide the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to all workers. Consequently, if a factory's workforce increases from 19 to 20 employees, it will fall under the purview of the EPF regulations. Herein lies the fault. $\newline$ The formal sector stands at the apex of India's labour market pyramid, with agriculture at the bottom, employing 50% of the workforce. The remaining workers are in the non-farm informal sector, spread across rural and urban areas. This sector has grown in recent decades at the expense of the other two above mentioned sectors. Moreover, nearly half of the informal labour workers are self-employed in household (or own account) enterprises, often engaging in unpaid family labour. A defining characteristic of informal labour markets is varying degrees of underemployment or disguised unemployment. $\newline$ Since 1972-73, the five-yearly Employment-Unemployment Surveys (EUS) by the National Sample Survey (NSS) have been essential for analysing labour market trends. While infrequent, these surveys have offered valuable insights into the complexities of the labour market; access to household-level data lately has spawned rich and granular analyses of the informal economy. $\newline$ The last EUS was conducted in 2011-12, leaving no reliable means to update employment trends. An annual Periodic Labour Force Survey has replaced the EUS. Still, it will take time for these new datasets to provide stable estimates. Meanwhile, the Labour Bureau has conducted household surveys since 2010-11, revealing a decline in the worker-population ratio between 2013-14 and 2015-16, indicating a deteriorating employment situation.
Drawing from the first paragraph, which of the following could weaken the importance of adding 4.1 million jobs to the economy as per the CSO report? $$\newline$$ I. The report is silent about the majority of the workforce engaged in the informal sector. $\newline$ II. The formal sector accounts for about 12-15% of India's workforce. $\newline$ III. The estimates supplement the data on organised sector employment reported regularly by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
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Option 3
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Q38:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Medium
The Central Statistical Office (CSO) recently reported adding 4.1 million jobs in the formal sector, defined as those with government-mandated social security benefits like the Employees' Provident Fund. Over the past few months, similar estimates have been released by NITI Aayog and official economists, provoking scepticism from informed observers. $\newline$ The reliability of the official estimates is questionable for two reasons. First, they are based on administrative records from social security schemes, whose completeness and accuracy are uncertain. Second, formal sector workers can access multiple schemes, creating a risk of double counting. As the report fails to clarify how this issue is managed, leading experts sought to release administrative data for independent verification. $\newline$ Furthermore, the official data faces a conceptual issue. The social schemes outlined previously apply only to establishments that meet a specific employment threshold and pertain to certain types of enterprises. For example, companies with 20 or more employees in the manufacturing sector must provide the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to all workers. Consequently, if a factory's workforce increases from 19 to 20 employees, it will fall under the purview of the EPF regulations. Herein lies the fault. $\newline$ The formal sector stands at the apex of India's labour market pyramid, with agriculture at the bottom, employing 50% of the workforce. The remaining workers are in the non-farm informal sector, spread across rural and urban areas. This sector has grown in recent decades at the expense of the other two above mentioned sectors. Moreover, nearly half of the informal labour workers are self-employed in household (or own account) enterprises, often engaging in unpaid family labour. A defining characteristic of informal labour markets is varying degrees of underemployment or disguised unemployment. $\newline$ Since 1972-73, the five-yearly Employment-Unemployment Surveys (EUS) by the National Sample Survey (NSS) have been essential for analysing labour market trends. While infrequent, these surveys have offered valuable insights into the complexities of the labour market; access to household-level data lately has spawned rich and granular analyses of the informal economy. $\newline$ The last EUS was conducted in 2011-12, leaving no reliable means to update employment trends. An annual Periodic Labour Force Survey has replaced the EUS. Still, it will take time for these new datasets to provide stable estimates. Meanwhile, the Labour Bureau has conducted household surveys since 2010-11, revealing a decline in the worker-population ratio between 2013-14 and 2015-16, indicating a deteriorating employment situation.
Which of the following is a suitable gist of paragraph 3?
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Option 1
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Q39:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Medium
The Central Statistical Office (CSO) recently reported adding 4.1 million jobs in the formal sector, defined as those with government-mandated social security benefits like the Employees' Provident Fund. Over the past few months, similar estimates have been released by NITI Aayog and official economists, provoking scepticism from informed observers. $\newline$ The reliability of the official estimates is questionable for two reasons. First, they are based on administrative records from social security schemes, whose completeness and accuracy are uncertain. Second, formal sector workers can access multiple schemes, creating a risk of double counting. As the report fails to clarify how this issue is managed, leading experts sought to release administrative data for independent verification. $\newline$ Furthermore, the official data faces a conceptual issue. The social schemes outlined previously apply only to establishments that meet a specific employment threshold and pertain to certain types of enterprises. For example, companies with 20 or more employees in the manufacturing sector must provide the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to all workers. Consequently, if a factory's workforce increases from 19 to 20 employees, it will fall under the purview of the EPF regulations. Herein lies the fault. $\newline$ The formal sector stands at the apex of India's labour market pyramid, with agriculture at the bottom, employing 50% of the workforce. The remaining workers are in the non-farm informal sector, spread across rural and urban areas. This sector has grown in recent decades at the expense of the other two above mentioned sectors. Moreover, nearly half of the informal labour workers are self-employed in household (or own account) enterprises, often engaging in unpaid family labour. A defining characteristic of informal labour markets is varying degrees of underemployment or disguised unemployment. $\newline$ Since 1972-73, the five-yearly Employment-Unemployment Surveys (EUS) by the National Sample Survey (NSS) have been essential for analysing labour market trends. While infrequent, these surveys have offered valuable insights into the complexities of the labour market; access to household-level data lately has spawned rich and granular analyses of the informal economy. $\newline$ The last EUS was conducted in 2011-12, leaving no reliable means to update employment trends. An annual Periodic Labour Force Survey has replaced the EUS. Still, it will take time for these new datasets to provide stable estimates. Meanwhile, the Labour Bureau has conducted household surveys since 2010-11, revealing a decline in the worker-population ratio between 2013-14 and 2015-16, indicating a deteriorating employment situation.
Which of the following is/are some features of the non-farm informal labour markets? $$\newline$$ I. The non-farm informal labour markets have grown in recent decades. $\newline$ II. Almost all workers are self-employed or engaged in unpaid labour. $\newline$ III. Disguised employment is prevalent in the non-farm informal labour markets
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Option 4
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Q40:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Medium
The Central Statistical Office (CSO) recently reported adding 4.1 million jobs in the formal sector, defined as those with government-mandated social security benefits like the Employees' Provident Fund. Over the past few months, similar estimates have been released by NITI Aayog and official economists, provoking scepticism from informed observers. $\newline$ The reliability of the official estimates is questionable for two reasons. First, they are based on administrative records from social security schemes, whose completeness and accuracy are uncertain. Second, formal sector workers can access multiple schemes, creating a risk of double counting. As the report fails to clarify how this issue is managed, leading experts sought to release administrative data for independent verification. $\newline$ Furthermore, the official data faces a conceptual issue. The social schemes outlined previously apply only to establishments that meet a specific employment threshold and pertain to certain types of enterprises. For example, companies with 20 or more employees in the manufacturing sector must provide the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to all workers. Consequently, if a factory's workforce increases from 19 to 20 employees, it will fall under the purview of the EPF regulations. Herein lies the fault. $\newline$ The formal sector stands at the apex of India's labour market pyramid, with agriculture at the bottom, employing 50% of the workforce. The remaining workers are in the non-farm informal sector, spread across rural and urban areas. This sector has grown in recent decades at the expense of the other two above mentioned sectors. Moreover, nearly half of the informal labour workers are self-employed in household (or own account) enterprises, often engaging in unpaid family labour. A defining characteristic of informal labour markets is varying degrees of underemployment or disguised unemployment. $\newline$ Since 1972-73, the five-yearly Employment-Unemployment Surveys (EUS) by the National Sample Survey (NSS) have been essential for analysing labour market trends. While infrequent, these surveys have offered valuable insights into the complexities of the labour market; access to household-level data lately has spawned rich and granular analyses of the informal economy. $\newline$ The last EUS was conducted in 2011-12, leaving no reliable means to update employment trends. An annual Periodic Labour Force Survey has replaced the EUS. Still, it will take time for these new datasets to provide stable estimates. Meanwhile, the Labour Bureau has conducted household surveys since 2010-11, revealing a decline in the worker-population ratio between 2013-14 and 2015-16, indicating a deteriorating employment situation.
Which of the following is/are true? $$\newline$$ I. The Labour Bureau conducts household surveys like the annual Period Labour Force Survey. $\newline$ II. The results of the Household Surveys point to a worsening employment situation. $\newline$ III. The NSS conducts Unemployment Surveys (EUS) every two years.
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Option 2
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Q41:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Easy
During the bleak winter months, when gardens lie dormant, and trees are bare, the vibrant green of houseplants can be a soothing balm for our spirits. Many people visit garden stores to reconnect with nature and breathe in the freshness that reminds them of spring.
With growing awareness about the harmful chemicals we introduce into our homes, like those from dry cleaning and various cleaners, there's an increasing need for plants that can improve indoor air quality. Many household products release chemicals such as formaldehyde, chlorine, and benzene, which can mimic allergy symptoms during winter when windows are shut. This reaction may stem from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Fortunately, research shows that certain houseplants can help filter these harmful substances, promoting a healthier living environment.
Ferns and palms are effective at removing chemicals from the air in homes. They release moisture during photosynthesis, drawing pollutants into their leaves. NASA has even found that palms can eliminate traces of formaldehyde quickly in controlled environments. Both plants are ancient, over a hundred million years old, and can live for 100 years or more. Their longevity and ability to grow tall (up to 65 feet) may enhance their environmental purifying qualities.
What is the main idea of the passage?
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Option 4
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Q42:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Medium
During the bleak winter months, when gardens lie dormant, and trees are bare, the vibrant green of houseplants can be a soothing balm for our spirits. Many people visit garden stores to reconnect with nature and breathe in the freshness that reminds them of spring.
With growing awareness about the harmful chemicals we introduce into our homes, like those from dry cleaning and various cleaners, there's an increasing need for plants that can improve indoor air quality. Many household products release chemicals such as formaldehyde, chlorine, and benzene, which can mimic allergy symptoms during winter when windows are shut. This reaction may stem from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Fortunately, research shows that certain houseplants can help filter these harmful substances, promoting a healthier living environment.
Ferns and palms are effective at removing chemicals from the air in homes. They release moisture during photosynthesis, drawing pollutants into their leaves. NASA has even found that palms can eliminate traces of formaldehyde quickly in controlled environments. Both plants are ancient, over a hundred million years old, and can live for 100 years or more. Their longevity and ability to grow tall (up to 65 feet) may enhance their environmental purifying qualities.
According to the passage, when a few harmful chemicals combine, they can
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Option 3
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Q43:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Medium
During the bleak winter months, when gardens lie dormant, and trees are bare, the vibrant green of houseplants can be a soothing balm for our spirits. Many people visit garden stores to reconnect with nature and breathe in the freshness that reminds them of spring. $$\newline$$ With growing awareness about the harmful chemicals we introduce into our homes, like those from dry cleaning and various cleaners, there's an increasing need for plants that can improve indoor air quality. Many household products release chemicals such as formaldehyde, chlorine, and benzene, which can mimic allergy symptoms during winter when windows are shut. This reaction may stem from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Fortunately, research shows that certain houseplants can help filter these harmful substances, promoting a healthier living environment. $$\newline$$ Ferns and palms are effective at removing chemicals from the air in homes. They release moisture during photosynthesis, drawing pollutants into their leaves. NASA has even found that palms can eliminate traces of formaldehyde quickly in controlled environments. Both plants are ancient, over a hundred million years old, and can live for 100 years or more. Their longevity and ability to grow tall (up to 65 feet) may enhance their environmental purifying qualities.
The passage indicates that research
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Option 1
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Q44:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Medium
During the bleak winter months, when gardens lie dormant, and trees are bare, the vibrant green of houseplants can be a soothing balm for our spirits. Many people visit garden stores to reconnect with nature and breathe in the freshness that reminds them of spring.
With growing awareness about the harmful chemicals we introduce into our homes, like those from dry cleaning and various cleaners, there's an increasing need for plants that can improve indoor air quality. Many household products release chemicals such as formaldehyde, chlorine, and benzene, which can mimic allergy symptoms during winter when windows are shut. This reaction may stem from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Fortunately, research shows that certain houseplants can help filter these harmful substances, promoting a healthier living environment.
Ferns and palms are effective at removing chemicals from the air in homes. They release moisture during photosynthesis, drawing pollutants into their leaves. NASA has even found that palms can eliminate traces of formaldehyde quickly in controlled environments. Both plants are ancient, over a hundred million years old, and can live for 100 years or more. Their longevity and ability to grow tall (up to 65 feet) may enhance their environmental purifying qualities.
The passage infers a relationship between the antiquity of ferns and palms and their ability to
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Option 2
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Q45:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Medium
During the bleak winter months, when gardens lie dormant, and trees are bare, the vibrant green of houseplants can be a soothing balm for our spirits. Many people visit garden stores to reconnect with nature and breathe in the freshness that reminds them of spring. $$\newline$$ With growing awareness about the harmful chemicals we introduce into our homes, like those from dry cleaning and various cleaners, there's an increasing need for plants that can improve indoor air quality. Many household products release chemicals such as formaldehyde, chlorine, and benzene, which can mimic allergy symptoms during winter when windows are shut. This reaction may stem from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Fortunately, research shows that certain houseplants can help filter these harmful substances, promoting a healthier living environment. $$\newline$$ Ferns and palms are effective at removing chemicals from the air in homes. They release moisture during photosynthesis, drawing pollutants into their leaves. NASA has even found that palms can eliminate traces of formaldehyde quickly in controlled environments. Both plants are ancient, over a hundred million years old, and can live for 100 years or more. Their longevity and ability to grow tall (up to 65 feet) may enhance their environmental purifying qualities.
A good title for this passage is
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Option 3
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Q46:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Easy
Despite technological advances and sufficient food production, one in three people globally lacks access to proper nutrition, with around 800 million going to bed hungry each night. Poor diets are now the leading risk factor for global disease, surpassing the combined impacts of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.
Women and children are especially affected, with 156 million stunted children in the world, two-fifths of women anaemic, and millions facing malnutrition.
To address these issues, the third target of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 aims to halve global food waste and reduce losses along the supply chain. The Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates global food loss at \$1 trillion, enough to feed those hungry, particularly in countries like India, which produces enough food for its population of 1.3 billion.
The SDGs have spotlighted food loss and waste, and we are beginning to see more attentive discussion on the subject. At the recently held Food Congress in Dusseldorf in early May 2017, the focus was on identifying possible solutions through better farming practices, the use of technology, better information, changes in consumer behaviour, etc. Estimates of "food waste and food loss" range between 30% and 50% for developed and emerging countries.
Due to poor infrastructure, food waste is prevalent at home in developed nations and during harvesting and transport in developing countries. In India, inadequate cold storage contributes to significant food loss, emphasising the need for investment in this area. This wastage squanders resources, depletes nutrition, and affects the economy, with a 40% food loss of about \$7.5 billion. The Global Nutrition Report 2016 has highlighted India's overall tardy progress in addressing chronic undernutrition, manifest in stunting (low weight for age), wasting (low weight for height) and micronutrient deficiency or "hidden hunger".
India, home to a quarter of the world's undernourished, faces challenges in workforce productivity and economic potential. To enhance agricultural growth, India must increase investment in research, diversify crops, and adopt technological innovations. Addressing food loss through better infrastructure, information systems, and public-private partnerships is crucial for transforming the agricultural landscape and improving food security.
Target 3 for the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 is about
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Option 1
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Q47:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Medium
Despite technological advances and sufficient food production, one in three people globally lacks access to proper nutrition, with around 800 million going to bed hungry each night. Poor diets are now the leading risk factor for global disease, surpassing the combined impacts of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.
Women and children are especially affected, with 156 million stunted children in the world, two-fifths of women anaemic, and millions facing malnutrition.
To address these issues, the third target of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 aims to halve global food waste and reduce losses along the supply chain. The Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates global food loss at \$1 trillion, enough to feed those hungry, particularly in countries like India, which produces enough food for its population of 1.3 billion.
The SDGs have spotlighted food loss and waste, and we are beginning to see more attentive discussion on the subject. At the recently held Food Congress in Dusseldorf in early May 2017, the focus was on identifying possible solutions through better farming practices, the use of technology, better information, changes in consumer behaviour, etc. Estimates of "food waste and food loss" range between 30% and 50% for developed and emerging countries.
Due to poor infrastructure, food waste is prevalent at home in developed nations and during harvesting and transport in developing countries. In India, inadequate cold storage contributes to significant food loss, emphasising the need for investment in this area. This wastage squanders resources, depletes nutrition, and affects the economy, with a 40% food loss of about \$7.5 billion. The Global Nutrition Report 2016 has highlighted India's overall tardy progress in addressing chronic undernutrition, manifest in stunting (low weight for age), wasting (low weight for height) and micronutrient deficiency or "hidden hunger".
India, home to a quarter of the world's undernourished, faces challenges in workforce productivity and economic potential. To enhance agricultural growth, India must increase investment in research, diversify crops, and adopt technological innovations. Addressing food loss through better infrastructure, information systems, and public-private partnerships is crucial for transforming the agricultural landscape and improving food security.
Consider the following statements regarding the recently held Food Congress $$\newline$$ I. It was held in Mumbai $\newline$ II. It is an Indian initiative for the world. $$\newline$$ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Option 3
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Q48:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Easy
Despite technological advances and sufficient food production, one in three people globally lacks access to proper nutrition, with around 800 million going to bed hungry each night. Poor diets are now the leading risk factor for global disease, surpassing the combined impacts of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.
Women and children are especially affected, with 156 million stunted children in the world, two-fifths of women anaemic, and millions facing malnutrition.
To address these issues, the third target of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 aims to halve global food waste and reduce losses along the supply chain. The Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates global food loss at \$1 trillion, enough to feed those hungry, particularly in countries like India, which produces enough food for its population of 1.3 billion.
The SDGs have spotlighted food loss and waste, and we are beginning to see more attentive discussion on the subject. At the recently held Food Congress in Dusseldorf in early May 2017, the focus was on identifying possible solutions through better farming practices, the use of technology, better information, changes in consumer behaviour, etc. Estimates of "food waste and food loss" range between 30% and 50% for developed and emerging countries.
Due to poor infrastructure, food waste is prevalent at home in developed nations and during harvesting and transport in developing countries. In India, inadequate cold storage contributes to significant food loss, emphasising the need for investment in this area. This wastage squanders resources, depletes nutrition, and affects the economy, with a 40% food loss of about \$7.5 billion. The Global Nutrition Report 2016 has highlighted India's overall tardy progress in addressing chronic undernutrition, manifest in stunting (low weight for age), wasting (low weight for height) and micronutrient deficiency or "hidden hunger".
India, home to a quarter of the world's undernourished, faces challenges in workforce productivity and economic potential. To enhance agricultural growth, India must increase investment in research, diversify crops, and adopt technological innovations. Addressing food loss through better infrastructure, information systems, and public-private partnerships is crucial for transforming the agricultural landscape and improving food security.
According to the passage, what is the reason behind the 'food loss' problem in emerging economies?
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Option 4
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Q49:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Medium
Despite technological advances and sufficient food production, one in three people globally lacks access to proper nutrition, with around 800 million going to bed hungry each night. Poor diets are now the leading risk factor for global disease, surpassing the combined impacts of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.
Women and children are especially affected, with 156 million stunted children in the world, two-fifths of women anaemic, and millions facing malnutrition.
To address these issues, the third target of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 aims to halve global food waste and reduce losses along the supply chain. The Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates global food loss at $1 trillion, enough to feed those hungry, particularly in countries like India, which produces enough food for its population of 1.3 billion.
The SDGs have spotlighted food loss and waste, and we are beginning to see more attentive discussion on the subject. At the recently held Food Congress in Dusseldorf in early May 2017, the focus was on identifying possible solutions through better farming practices, the use of technology, better information, changes in consumer behaviour, etc. Estimates of "food waste and food loss" range between 30% and 50% for developed and emerging countries.
Due to poor infrastructure, food waste is prevalent at home in developed nations and during harvesting and transport in developing countries. In India, inadequate cold storage contributes to significant food loss, emphasising the need for investment in this area. This wastage squanders resources, depletes nutrition, and affects the economy, with a 40% food loss of about $7.5 billion. The Global Nutrition Report 2016 has highlighted India's overall tardy progress in addressing chronic undernutrition, manifest in stunting (low weight for age), wasting (low weight for height) and micronutrient deficiency or "hidden hunger".
India, home to a quarter of the world's undernourished, faces challenges in workforce productivity and economic potential. To enhance agricultural growth, India must increase investment in research, diversify crops, and adopt technological innovations. Addressing food loss through better infrastructure, information systems, and public-private partnerships is crucial for transforming the agricultural landscape and improving food security.
Which of the following is/are correct as an inference from the passage $$\newline$$ I. Agricultural practices should be carried out traditionally to improve productivity. $\newline$ II. Better infrastructure supports agricultural output.
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Option 2
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Q50:
VA > Reading Comprehension
Conceptual
Despite technological advances and sufficient food production, one in three people globally lacks access to proper nutrition, with around 800 million going to bed hungry each night. Poor diets are now the leading risk factor for global disease, surpassing the combined impacts of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.
Women and children are especially affected, with 156 million stunted children in the world, two-fifths of women anaemic, and millions facing malnutrition.
To address these issues, the third target of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 aims to halve global food waste and reduce losses along the supply chain. The Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates global food loss at \$1 trillion, enough to feed those hungry, particularly in countries like India, which produces enough food for its population of 1.3 billion.
The SDGs have spotlighted food loss and waste, and we are beginning to see more attentive discussion on the subject. At the recently held Food Congress in Dusseldorf in early May 2017, the focus was on identifying possible solutions through better farming practices, the use of technology, better information, changes in consumer behaviour, etc. Estimates of "food waste and food loss" range between 30% and 50% for developed and emerging countries.
Due to poor infrastructure, food waste is prevalent at home in developed nations and during harvesting and transport in developing countries. In India, inadequate cold storage contributes to significant food loss, emphasising the need for investment in this area. This wastage squanders resources, depletes nutrition, and affects the economy, with a 40% food loss of about \$7.5 billion. The Global Nutrition Report 2016 has highlighted India's overall tardy progress in addressing chronic undernutrition, manifest in stunting (low weight for age), wasting (low weight for height) and micronutrient deficiency or "hidden hunger".
India, home to a quarter of the world's undernourished, faces challenges in workforce productivity and economic potential. To enhance agricultural growth, India must increase investment in research, diversify crops, and adopt technological innovations. Addressing food loss through better infrastructure, information systems, and public-private partnerships is crucial for transforming the agricultural landscape and improving food security.
What is 'Hidden Hunger'?
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Option 1
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