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.

The concept of motivation focuses on explaining what 'moves' behaviour. In fact, the term (1)_______ is derived from the Latin word 'movere', referring to the movement of activity. Most of our everyday explanation of (2)________ is given in terms of motives. Motives also help in making (3)__________ about behaviour. A person will work hard in school, in sports, in business, in music, and in many other situations, if he/she has a very strong need for (4)__________. Hence, motives are the general states that enable us to make predictions about behaviour in many different situations. In other words, motivation is one of the (5)_________ of behaviour. Instincts, drives, needs, goals, and incentives come under the broad cluster of motivation.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (4).

Option 1: achievements

Option 2: motivation

Option 3: desire

Option 4: grow

Question : Banwari, Girdhari and Murari are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4: 5: 6. On 31st March, 2014, Girdhari retired. On that date the capitals of Banwari, Girdhari and Murari before the necessary adjustments stood at Rs. 2,00,000, Rs. 1,00,000 and Rs. 50,000 respectively. On Girdhari's retirement, goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 1,14,000. Revaluation of assets and reassessment of liabilities resulted in a profit of Rs. 6,000. General Reserve stood in the books of the firm at Rs. 30,000 .

The amount payable to Girdhari was transferred to his Loan Account. Banwari and Murari agreed to pay Girdhari two yearly instalments of Rs. 75,000 each including interest @10% p.a. on the outstanding balance during the first two years and the balance including interest in the third year. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year
Question:
Interest charged on March 31, 2015 is

Option 1: Rs 7,500

Option 2: Rs 10,000

Option 3: Rs 15,000

Option 4: None of the above

Question : How did the outcomes of the first three general elections influence the political culture of India?  

Option 1: They encouraged political apathy

Option 2:  They led to the rise of authoritarianism  

Option 3: They fostered a culture of political participation  

Option 4: They promoted regionalism over nationalism

Question : Assertion (A): Money as a medium of exchange, has overcome the problem of lack of double coincidence under the C-C economy.

Reason (R): Currency has a general acceptance which makes it convenient to use and has segregated buying and selling activities.

Option 1: Both Assertion (A) and Reason(R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Option 2: Both Assertion (A) and Reason(R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Option 3: Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

Option 4: Assertion (A) Is false, but Reason (R) is true.

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.

A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1)______ by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2)_______ in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3)________ such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4)_______. Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.

Option 1: included

Option 2: chased

Option 3: guided

Option 4: challenged

Question : The member states of the UNO have delegated the primary responsibility for maintaining world peace and security to the

Option 1: General Assembly

Option 2: Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Option 3: Security Council

Option 4: International Court of Justice

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 4.

Option 1: had

Option 2: were

Option 3: has

Option 4: was

Question : Which of the following statements is not true about C. Rajagopalachari?

Option 1: He was the founder of the Swatantra Party.

Option 2: He was the first Indian to become the Governor General of India. 

Option 3: He was the first recipient of the Padma Shree Award.

Option 4: He was a senior leader of the Congress.

Question : Choose which of the following statements is true?

Option 1: Debentures Redemption Reserve is set aside by a company out of amount available for payment of dividend.

Option 2: General Reserve can be transferred to Debentures Redemption Reserve.

Option 3: Both 1 and 2

Option 4: None of the Above 

Question : Grant received from the Government for a specific purpose is restricted to  be used for the purpose it is granted is known as

Option 1: Government Grant

Option 2: Capital Fund

Option 3: General Fund

Option 4: None of  the above