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Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given four alternatives.

 

The conclusion of World Trade Organization’s 11th biennial ministerial conference at Buenos Aires was worrisome. From an Indian standpoint, there was no loss as status quo continues in the most important issue: the right to continue the food security programme by using support prices. But the inability of the negotiators to reach even one substantive outcome suggests that WTO’s efficacy is under question. As a 164-country multilateral organisation dedicated to crafting rules of trade through consensus, WTO represents the optimal bet for developing countries such as India. Strengthening WTO is in India’s best interest.

 

Perhaps the biggest threat to WTO’s efficacy today is the attitude of the US. The world’s largest economy appears to have lost faith in the organisation and has begun to undermine one of its most successful segments, the dispute redressal mechanism. This is significant as the US has been directly involved in nearly half of all cases brought to WTO. Separately, large groups of countries decided to pursue negotiations on e-commerce, investment facilitation and removal of trade obstacles for medium and small scale industries. By itself this should not weaken WTO. But it comes at a time when there is growing frustration with gridlock at WTO.

 

India did well to defend its position on its food security programme. The envisaged reform package which will see a greater use of direct cash transfers to beneficiaries will be in sync with what developed countries do. But it’s important for India to enhance its efforts to reinvigorate WTO. In this context, India’s plan to organise a meeting of some countries early next year is a step in the right direction. WTO represents the best available platform to accommodate interests of a diverse set of nations. Therefore, India should be at the forefront of moves to fortify it.

 

What is the biggest threat to WTO’s efficacy today?

 

A) India being not working in its best interest. B) Lost of faith in WTO by US.
C) Negotiators of WTO are not decision takers. D) WTO’s lame attitude towards global trade.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lost of faith in WTO by US.

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In the following question, four words have been written out of which only one is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Abhorrent B) Abstinent
C) Achievement D) Accruemant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Accruemant

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The doctor said, "well, what can I do for you?"

A) The doctor wanted to know what he could do for her. B) The doctor said that he couldn't do anything for her.
C) The doctor asked what he couldn't do for her. D) The doctor wondered what he could do for her.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The doctor wanted to know what he could do for her.

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In Mendeleev's periodic table, the properties of the elements are considered a periodic function of their:

A) Atomic mass B) Ionization enthalpy
C) Atomic size D) Atomic number
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Atomic mass

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Which process usually requires water?

A) Physical weathering B) Mass wasting
C) Chemical weathering D) Erosion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chemical weathering

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Chemical weathering is caused by rain water reacting with the mineral grains in rocks to form new minerals (clays) and soluble salts. These reactions occur particularly when the water is slightly acidic.

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Which among the following crop is a major Kharif Crop of India?

A) Red Chilli B) Water Mellon
C) Pumpkin D) Wheat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Red Chilli

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  • Major Kharif crops of India include Millets (Bajra & Jowar), Cotton, Soyabean, Sugarcane, Turmeric, Paddy (Rice), Maize, Moong (Pulses), Groundnut, Red Chillies, etc.

 

  • The Kharif crop is the summer crop or monsoon crop in India. Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains in July, during the south-west monsoon season.
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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Job performance is ______ by a number of factors. Motivation alone does not lead to increased performance. Ability and technology moderates the relationship between motivation and performance. The higher the levels of ability and motivation the ______ the level of performance will be. However, increasing motivation beyond an ______ level tends to ______ a dysfunctional result because it is ______ by an increased level of anxiety.

tends to ______ a dysfunctional result

A) deduce B)  introduce
C) produce D) reduce
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) produce

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Who tops in ranking of Climate Change Performance Index?

A) Saudi Arabia B) India
C) Sweden D) New Zealand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sweden

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Sweden tops in ranking of Climate Change Performance Index, India being 11th place and Saudi at the last.

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