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Question : Case Study 14:
A consumer purchased a branded watch from a local dealer. The dealer falsely claimed that the watch was made of pure gold and sold it at an exorbitant price. Upon inspection, the consumer found that the watch was not made of gold. Which authority can take action against the dealer for this deceptive practice?
Option 1: Consumer Protection Council
Option 2: National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Option 3: Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)
Option 4: District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum
Correct Answer: District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum
Solution : The correct answer is (d) District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum
In this case of deceptive practice by a local dealer, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum would typically be the appropriate authority to take action against the dealer. These forums are
Question : India shares its border with Afghanistan and Pakistan to the _________.
Option 1: north-east
Option 2: north-west
Option 3: south
Option 4: south-west
Correct Answer: north-west
Solution : The correct option is north-west.
India's north-west border is shared by Pakistan and Afghanistan. The North-Western Frontier is the geographic area where these nations converge. The Durand Line delineates the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, while the Line of Control (LoC) divides the areas
Question : The 'Thaipoosam' festival is celebrated in the state of India.
Option 1: Bihar
Option 2: Andhra Pradesh
Option 3: Tamil Nadu
Option 4: Goa
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
Solution : The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.
Thaipoosam is a Hindu festival celebrated by the Tamil community. It is celebrated by the devotees of Lord Kartikeya (Lord Murugan), the son of Lord Shiva. It is celebrated by the Tamil community on the day of
Question : The southern tip of India is
Option 1: Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari)
Option 2: Point Calimere
Option 3: Indira Point in Nicobar Islands
Option 4: Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram
Correct Answer: Indira Point in Nicobar Islands
Solution : The correct option is Indira Point in the Nicobar Islands.
Indira Point, located on Great Nicobar Island in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is the country's southernmost point. It is the southernmost point of the Indian subcontinent. Indira Point is
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 number.
Marriages, birthday celebrations, meetings, conferences, seminars and many similar events layout (1) ________multi-course feasts with plenty of starters followed by the main course. Later, (2)__________ of food get dumped into dustbins, (3) _________of its value to the hungry poor. Most such gatherings serve buffets. The (4) __________of food wastage is more when people help themselves. They (5)__________. more than what they can eat only to waste the (6) __________Similar wastage is seen when hotels serve (7) _________breakfast buffets. Wherever food is free and (8) _________plenty, people take more. Those fortunate to have (9) __________food forget the plight of those who do not have (10) __________to eat. Millions of people die of malnutrition and hunger in India.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 7.
Option 1: voluntary
Option 2: complimentary
Option 3: mandatory
Option 4: optional
Correct Answer: complimentary
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: In this context, the sentence discusses the waste of food during breakfast buffets in hotels. The word that accurately conveys the idea that these buffets are provided as a free and additional service is "complimentary".
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.
Correct Answer: Central bank prints currency in India.
Solution : The correct answer is (c). Central bank prints currency in India.**
The central bank of India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), does not print currency. The currency in India is printed by the Government of India Security Printing and
Question : Statement 1: Skill development programs play a crucial role in reducing unemployment in India.
Statement 2: Skill mismatch is one of the primary reasons for high unemployment rates in India.
Option 1: Both statements are true.
Option 2: Both statements are false.
Option 3: Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false.
Option 4: Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true.
Correct Answer: Both statements are true.
Solution : The correct option is (a) Both statements are true.
Statement 1 is true. Skill development programs are essential in addressing unemployment by equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the demands of the job market. These programs aim to
Question : Which of the following institutions is responsible for regulating and supervising the functioning of microfinance institutions in India?
Option 1: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Option 2: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Option 3: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Solution : The correct answer is (a). Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central bank of India and is responsible for regulating and supervising the functioning of all financial institutions in India, including microfinance institutions. The
Question : Dadabhai Naoroji offered a scathing criticism of the economic impact of British rule through his book entitled ‘__________.
Option 1: India Today
Option 2: The Idea of India
Option 3: Poverty and Un-British Rule in India
Option 4: The History of British India
Correct Answer: Poverty and Un-British Rule in India
Solution : The correct answer is Poverty and un-British rule in India.
Dadabhai Naoroji was also known as the 'Grand Old Man of India', and he was a leading social reformer of the Indian National Congress Party. In addition, he was
Question : According to the 2011 Census, what is the difference in the male and female literacy rates in India?
Option 1: 14.96%
Option 2: 15.23%
Option 3: 17.98%
Option 4: 16.68%
Correct Answer: 16.68%
Solution : The correct answer is 16.68%.
The literacy rate is 82.14% for males and 65.46% for females, revealing a 16.68% gender gap in literacy rates. The census indicates an overall increase in literacy in India, with a national literacy rate of 74.04%.
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