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. 4.

Option 1: expel

Option 2: exaggerate

Option 3: expand

Option 4: compete

Question : What was a major outcome of the 2006 democracy movement in Nepal?  
   

Option 1: Monarchy was abolished  
    

Option 2: Nepal joined the European Union  
    

Option 3: A new constitution was adopted  

Option 4: Nepal became a part of India  

Question : P. R. Sreejesh, who was awarded the "Major Dyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021" is associated with which sports?

Option 1: Football

Option 2: Boxing

Option 3: Wrestling

Option 4: Hockey

Question : Statement 1: Inadequate investment in the power sector has been a major challenge to ensuring reliable and uninterrupted power supply in India.

Statement 2: Insufficient financial resources and delayed project implementation are factors contributing to inadequate investment in the power sector.

Option 1: Both statements are true.
 

Option 2: Statement1 is true, and Statement 2 is false.
 

Option 3: Statement 1 is false, and Statement 2 is true.

Option 4: Both statements are false.

Question : Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in

Option 1: Shore regions of persian Gulf

Option 2: Euphratis- Tigris Basin

Option 3: Arabian Desert

Option 4: Rub-al-Khali Desert

Question : Assertion: Unemployment is a major cause of poverty in India.

Reason: Lack of employment opportunities leads to a decline in income and living standards.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 3: Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : Which region witnessed a major shift in political allegiance as a result of the 1967 elections?

Option 1: North India

Option 2: South India

Option 3: East India

Option 4: West India

Question : What was a significant outcome of Chennai's expansion during the colonial period? 

Option 1: The creation of a large industrial zone  

Option 2: The establishment of a major educational hub  
 

Option 3: The development of a strong maritime trade network  

Option 4: The construction of extensive public transportation systems

Question : In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Indian culture treats guests as God and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and (1)____ of the family itself. Even though we don't have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always (2)____ after by the members of the family. Elders and respect for elders is a major component of Indian culture. Elders are the (3)____ force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from (4)____ and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and (5)____ the Indian culture within us as we grow.

Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.

Option 1: deriving

Option 2: caring

Option 3: driving

Option 4: diverting

Question : The major merit of this source of recruitment is that it reduces the cost of recruiting work force in comparison to other sources. Which source external of recruitment is highlighted in the given statement?

Option 1: Placement agencies and management consultants

Option 2: Employment exchange

Option 3: Advertisement

Option 4: Casual callers