Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the question of where and when the Black Death, the deadliest pandemic ever, originated is one of the biggest mysteries in human history. After all, the Black Death was the first wave of the second plague pandemic of the 14th to early 19th centuries. It killed some 50–60% of the population in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, and an unaccountable number of people in Central Asia. Different proposals, based on competing theories, have been put forward. But in 2017, I came across some records describing an intriguing medieval cemetery in Kara-Djigach, Chüy Valley, northern Kyrgyzstan, which I suspected may hold the key. As part of a multidisciplinary team co-led by Maria Spyrou at the University of Tubingen, we have now investigated several specimens from individuals buried at that site and come up with an answer. The idea that the Black Death originated in the east—territories overlapping, roughly speaking, Central Asia, Mongolia, and China—dates back to the contemporaries of the pandemic in Europe and the Islamic world. The modern, academic Chinese origin theory dates back at least to 1756–8, and a publication about the history of Central Asia by French scholar Joseph de Guignes.

Which of the following may be the probable origin of the Black Death, according to the passage?

Option 1: Kyrgyzstan

Option 2: India

Option 3: Mongolia

Option 4: China

Question :

In these questions some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and indicate it corresponding to the appropriate letters. If there is no error, indicate corresponding to the last option. 

The political policy of the party (a) / is not quite in variance with the idea of (b) / the socialist pattern of our society. (c) / No Error (d)

Option 1: a

Option 2: b

Option 3: c

Option 4: d

Question : ________ is a crucial management control theory based on the idea that trying to control everything only leads to controlling nothing.

Option 1: Management by Exception

Option 2: Critical Point Control

Option 3: Both (1) and (2)

Option 4: Budgetary control

Question : Case Study 4: Government Schemes for Entrepreneurs

A group of young entrepreneurs came up with an innovative idea for a mobile application that promotes mental well-being and offers counseling services. To support their venture, they decided to explore various government schemes and financial assistance programs.

Question:

Which government scheme should the entrepreneurs look into for financial support?

Option 1: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
 

Option 2: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
 

Option 3: Startup India

Option 4: MGNREGA

Question : Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the questions.

This year, I celebrated twenty-five years with a Seeing Eye dog. When I came to "The Seeing Eye' in 1983, I had no idea how much my canine partner would do for me. I can well remember walking down a country road independently, with a light step and joy in my heart, knowing that Novel- my first Seeing Eye dog- would keep me safe.

Since that glorious beginning, my dogs have seen me through two university degrees while living in four different cities in Canada and the United States. These competent and loving guides have shown me amazing skills - keeping me safe from traffic, fallen trees, new places and a host of unseen dangers. I have acquired self-confidence and a faith that anything is possible with my dog at my side. Over the years, my dogs have always been a source of pride and pleasure for me, and I brag about them to my family and friends.

Today, the way young Rambo manoeuvres me through the rush-hour traffic is wonderful. But it is all those little things like finding a table at a restaurant, finding empty cubicles at the physical therapy clinic where I work, that can mean so much more. Rambo is my sixth guide who arrived in June 2008 after Ruskin left me. He has already established himself in my heart. He is guiding me through another chapter in my life. I wish to thank all my friends at 'The Seeing Eye' for the support they have offered me over the years. I also thank them for being like family, most importantly, being there to train these furry soul-mates so well!

Question:

Which of these statements is NOT true?

Option 1: The narrator is grateful to “The Seeing Eye’ organisation.

Option 2: The narrator is visually impaired.

Option 3: The narrator is undergoing physical therapy.

Option 4: The narrator holds two university degrees.

Question : Rahul, a worker is given target of assembling two computer per day. Due to his habit of doing things differently, an idea stuck him which would not only reduce the assembling time of computers but would also reduce the cost of production of computer. Rahul's supervisor instead of appreciating him, ordered him to complete the work as per the method and technique decided earlier as nothing could be change at this stage. 
The above para describes one of the limitation of planning function of management. Name that limitation?

Option 1: Planning reduces creativity

Option 2: Planning may not work in a dynamic environment 

Option 3: Planning leads to rigidity 

Option 4: Planning is a time consuming process

Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the question of where and when the Black Death, the deadliest pandemic ever, originated is one of the biggest mysteries in human history. After all, the Black Death was the first wave of the second plague pandemic of the 14th to early 19th centuries. It killed some 50-60% of the population in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and an unaccountable number of people in Central Asia. Different proposals, based on competing theories, have been put forward. But in 2017, I came across some records describing an intriguing medieval cemetery in Kara-Djigach, Chüy Valley, northern Kyrgyzstan, which I suspected may hold the key. As part of a multidisciplinary team co-led by Maria Spyrou at the University of Tubingen, we have now investigated several specimens from individuals buried at that site – and come up with an answer. The idea that the Black Death originated in the east – territories overlapping, roughly speaking, Central Asia, Mongolia and China – dates back to the contemporaries of the pandemic in Europe and the Islamic world. The modern, academic Chinese origin theory dates back to at least 1756-8 and a publication about the history of Central Asia by French scholar Joseph de Guignes.
Select the suitable word given in the passage which means ‘areas of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state’.

Option 1: Territories

Option 2: Contemporaries

Option 3: Population

Option 4: Mysteries

Question : "In all activity, some variation in performance is to be expected. Determining the allowable range of deviations is crucial, for this reason. Additionally, variations in important areas of the business require more immediate attention than deviations in a few minor areas." Which managerial control idea or technique was highlighted above?

Option 1: Management by Exception

Option 2: Critical Point Control

Option 3: Both (1) and (2)

Option 4: Budgetary Control

Question : No matter how competent he is, a manager cannot do every duty by himself. It would be impractical for him to handle everything by himself due to the volume of work. As a result, he must give subordinates the authority to act within set parameters if he wants to reach the organization's goals, concentrate on objectives, and guarantee that all work is completed. Name the managerial idea that was highlighted above.

Option 1: Organisation structure

Option 2: Delegation

Option 3: Organising

Option 4: Decentralisation

Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence.
The last observation of yours has (hit the nail on the head).

Option 1: To have no idea about anything

Option 2: A personal interest in the matter

Option 3: To hear rumours

Option 4: Find exactly the right answer