Daily Questions Challenge for IAS PRE (CSAT) Exam (15 June 2015)

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1. Priority Sector Lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to

(a) agriculture
(b) micro and small enterprises
(c) weaker sections
(d) All of the above

2. Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?

(a) Engineering
(b) Paper and pulp
(c) Textiles
(d) Thermal power

3. To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?

(a) Promoting skill development
(b) Introducing more social security schemes
(c) Reducing infant mortality rate
(d) Privatization of higher education

4. In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?

(a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
(b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
(c) Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
(d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism.

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Directions: In each questions below is given a Statement: followed by two Assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the Statements and the following Assumptions and decide which of the Assumptions is implicit in the Statements?

1.

Statement: “Invest in our regular scheme and earn an interest of at least 10%”. Advertisement by a financial institution.

Assumptions: I. 10% interest may attract a good number of investors. II. No other scheme offers interest as high as 10%.

(a) only assumption I is implicit
(b) only assumption II is implicit
(c) neither I nor II is implicit
(d) both I and II are implicit

2.

Statement: The leader of the main opposition party asserted that the call for chakka jamturned out to be a great success in the entire State.

Assumptions: I. The people in future will support the main opposition party.
II. People probably are convinced about the reason behind the chakka strike call

(a) only assumption I is implicit
(b) only assumption II is implicit
(c) neither I nor II is implicit
(d) both I and II are implicit

3.

Statement: Use our product to improve memory of your child, it is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side effects’-Advertisement of a Pharmaceutical Company.

Assumptions: I. People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects.
II. Improving memory of child is considered as important by many parents.

(a) only assumption I is implicit
(b) only assumption II is implicit
(c) neither I nor II is implicit
(d) both I and II are implicit

4.

Statement: Most people who stop smoking gain weight.

Assumptions: I. If one stops smoking, one will gain weight.
II. If one does not stop smoking, one will not gain weight.

(a) only assumption I is implicit
(b) only assumption II is implicit
(c) neither I nor II is implicit
(d) both I and II are implicit

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