Question :  There are few words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Pick up the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.

The Global maize production across the world is worth billions of dollars annually and is a major contributing factor to global food security because it’s a 1) ______________ food for billions of people. Majority of the maize production depends on natural rainfall, making it 2) ______________ to variable rainfall patterns.

This limitation is likely to get intense in the future as it is anticipated that the climate change is going to lower rainfall in many regions of the world. This could decrease 3) ______________ by 10% by the time global temperature has risen by 4º C.  Another challenge of droughts are also likely to become more 4) ______________ and severe. The increase in temperatures are also predicted for many parts of the world which will  have direct effects on the productivity and growth of maize. High temprature will also lead to more 5) ______________, which means that plants lose more water.

Choose the correct word to be used in blank 2.

Option 1: vulnerable
 

Option 2: nefarious
 

Option 3: condemn
 

Option 4: tacit

Question : What is the difference between mandatory and discretionary spending?

Option 1: Mandatory spending is required by law, while discretionary spending is optional

Option 2: Mandatory spending is optional, while discretionary spending is required by law

Option 3: Mandatory spending is for national defense, while discretionary spending is for education

Option 4: Mandatory spending is for social security, while discretionary spending is for healthcare

Question : What impact would a permanent seat in the UN Security Council have on India's global standing?

Option 1: It would weaken India's diplomatic ties

Option 2: It would enhance India's influence in global decision-making

Option 3: It would isolate India from other emerging powers

Option 4: It would decrease India's involvement in regional affairs

Question : Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is an employment scheme that was launched in 2005 to provide social security by guaranteeing a minimum of ________ days of paid work per year to all families whose adult members opt for unskilled labour-intensive work.

Option 1: 100

Option 2: 150

Option 3: 120

Option 4: 200

Question : Which of the following statement is correct?
Statement 1: Flotation cost refers to a temporary arrangement of finance that bridge the gap between the need of long term financer and to secure it.
Statement 2: Bridge financing means the expenditure incurred in issuing a security.

Option 1: Both are true 

Option 2: Both are false

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

Option 4: Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.

Question : ---------------- is a process by which the investor comes to know whether the firm is fulfilling his expectations with regard to payment of dividend, capital appreciation and security of money.

Option 1: Securities Analysis

Option 2: Credit Analysis

Option 3: Debt Analysis

Option 4: None of the above

Question : The "informal sector" in India is characterized by:

Option 1: Strict adherence to labor laws and regulations

Option 2: High productivity and efficiency

Option 3: Lack of social security benefits and job stability

Option 4: Exclusively consisting of self-employed individuals

Question : Statement 1: The Maternity Benefit Act provides for paid maternity leave to women employees in India.

Statement 2: The act ensures job security for pregnant women during and after their maternity leave.

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.