Pandit Panchaxara Gavaigalavar Arts College, Gadag All Questions

Question : What was the main purpose of allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in India?

Option 1: Enhancing employment opportunities

Option 2: Increasing government revenue

Option 3: Promoting sustainable development

Option 4: Attracting advanced technology

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

Option 1: classical

Option 2: contemporary

Option 3: old

Option 4: ancient

Question : Comprehension

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Unemployment is a major issue in India that (1)________millions of people across the country. Despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, India has struggled to create (2)________jobs to keep up with its rapidly expanding population. The unemployment rate in India varies widely (3)________ different states and regions. Young people, in particular, face significant challenges in finding employment. Many are highly educated but lack the skills and experience needed to (4)________ in a highly competitive job market. There are many factors contributing to the high levels of unemployment in India. Some of these include a lack of investment in infrastructure, a mismatch between the skills of workers and the needs of employers, and a lack of access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses. The Indian government has launched several initiatives to address the issue of unemployment in the country. These include programs to support small businesses, increase investment in infrastructure and provide vocational training to young people. However, much more needs to be done to create sustainable, long-term employment opportunities for all Indians. Unemployment can have serious social and economic consequences, including poverty, crime and social (5)________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Option 1: cohesion

Option 2: stigma

Option 3: unrest

Option 4: solidarity

Question :

Which one of the following disburses long-term loans to private industry in India?

Option 1:

Food Corporation of India

Option 2:

Life Insurance Corporation of India

Option 3: Primary Credit Society

Option 4: Land Development Banks

Question : _____scheme launched by the Central Government aims to improve rural livelihoods, promote rural development, and strengthen the Panchayati Raj across the country.

Option 1: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

Option 2: Gram Uday se Bharat Uday Abhiyan

Option 3: Stand up India scheme

Option 4: National RU URBAN Mission

Question : Which country will host the 2031 Cricket World Cup?

Option 1: England

Option 2: India and Bangladesh

Option 3: Australia

Option 4: West Indies

Question : National integration in India aims to:

Option 1: Eradicate cultural differences

Option 2: Promote a single religion

Option 3: Foster unity in diversity

Option 4: Establish a centralized government

Question : Who was appointed by Hockey India as the new head coach of the Indian Men's Hockey Team in 2023?

Option 1: Zak Jones

Option 2: Kim Sang Ryul

Option 3: Craig Fulton

Option 4: David Quinn

Question : The Communist Party of India was founded at ________ in October 1920.

Option 1: Calcutta

Option 2: Britain

Option 3: Lahore

Option 4: Tashkent

Question : Case Study 32:

A consumer bought a laptop online, and the seller promised a cashback offer within two weeks of purchase. However, the cashback was not credited to the consumer's account as promised. What action can the consumer take in this case?

Option 1: File a complaint with the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum.

Option 2: Lodge a complaint with the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directly.

Option 3: Contact the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) for assistance.

Option 4: Give up on the cashback offer, as it might be a fraudulent promise.