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 3.

Option 1: included

Option 2: include

Option 3: including

Option 4: includes

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 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 (1).

Option 1: psychology

Option 2: human behaviour

Option 3: instinct

Option 4: motivation

Question : The vacant post of general manager can be filled through promoting branch manager to the position of general manager. Which source of recruitment is highlighted in the given statement?

Option 1: Promotion

Option 2: Direct recruitment

Option 3: Transfer

Option 4: None of the above

Question : Identify the incorrect statement given below:

Option 1: Present currency can work as money as it is a legal tender.

Option 2: Coins held by the public are limited legal tender.

Option 3: Central bank prints currency in India.

Option 4: Central banks do not deal with the general public.

Question : Under ___ (Governor-General from 1813 to 1823), a new policy of "paramountcy" was initiated. Now, the Company claimed that its authority was paramount or supreme. Hence, its power was greater than that of Indian states.

Option 1: Lord Amherst

Option 2: Lord Cornwallis

Option 3: Lord Hastings

Option 4: Lord Auckland

Question : What is the period of appointment of the comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) of India?

Option 1: 6 years

Option 2: Upto 65 years of age

Option 3: 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier 

Option 4: Up to 64 years of age whichever is earlier

Question : ----------- is a fund set up to use for distribution as prizes, say for achievements or contributions to the welfare of society.

Option 1: Prize fund

Option 2: General Reserve

Option 3: Capital Fund

Option 4: None of the above

Question : A significant agreement between India and the US in the defense sector is the:  

Option 1: Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA)  

Option 2: General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA)  

Option 3: Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA)  

Option 4: Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA)  

Question : The principles are in the nature of general guidelines but they are modified and as such help managers to meet changing requirements of the environment. Which significance of principal of management is discussed here?
 

Option 1: General guidelines

Option 2: Meeting changing environment requirements

Option 3: Scientific decisions

Option 4: None of the above

Question : Complete the paragraphs to give them meanings

Although the share of cultivation in the in general GDP has reduced from around 60 per cent in the last two decades, its significance to the Indian financial system can barely be over stressed. _______ In the context of assuring food security and propagating comprehensive enlargement, strategies to refresh farming has become exceedingly pertinent.
(A) Financial deficits as a amount of the GDP have come down but are still high by international yardsticks.
(B) Infrastructural shortcomings can hold back further grown in the farming sector.
(C) Recent instability in agricultural creation has had its impact not only on economic but on price steadiness as well.

Option 1: A and B

Option 2: Only A

Option 3: Only C

Option 4: Only C

Option 5: B and C