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Which one of the following events is not correctly matched with the year in which it happened?

A) Inauguration of the SWIFT system of electronic inter bank fund transfers worldwide—1985 B) Conclusion of the Uruguay Round of GATT—1994
C) Inauguration of the World Trade Organization—1995 D) Establishment of the first wholly electronic stock exchange (Nasdaq)—1971
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Inauguration of the SWIFT system of electronic inter bank fund transfers worldwide—1985

Explanation:

•SWIFT was founded in the 1970s, based on the ambitious and innovative vision of creating a global financial messaging service, and a common language for international financial messaging.

•The Uruguay Round was the 8th round of multilateral trade negotiations (MTN) conducted within the framework of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), spanning from 1986 to 1994 and embracing 123 countries as "contracting parties".

•The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade. The WTO officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement.

•Founded by the National Association of Securities Dealers, the NASDAQ began trading on February 8, 1971, as the world's first electronic stock market.

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What happens to the Potential and Kinetic energies of a body as it falls down from a height?

A) Its Potential energy decreases while its Kinetic energy increases B) There is no change in its Potential or Kinetic energy
C) Its Potential and Kinetic energies decrease D) Its Potential energy increases while its Kinetic energy decreases
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Its Potential energy decreases while its Kinetic energy increases

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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.

 

The best things in an artist's work are so much a matter of intuition, that there is much to be said for the point ________ view that would altogether discourage____________ inquiry into artistic phenomena on the part of the artist. Intuitions are shy things and apt to disappear if looked into too closely. And there is undoubtedly a danger that ______ much knowledge and training may supplant the natural ____________ feeling of a student, leaving only a cold knowledge of the means of expression ________ its place.

 

the natural ____________ feeling of a student,

 

A) intuition   B) intuitive  
C) intuitively   D) intuitionally
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) intuitive  

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When the demand for a good increases with an increase in income, such a good is called_______

A) Superior good B) Giffin good
C) Inferior good D) Normal good
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Superior good

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The number of days' sales uncollected is calculated by

A) Dividing accounts receivable by net sales and multiplying by 365. B) Dividing net sales by accounts receivable and multiplying by 365.
C) Dividing accounts receivable by net sales. D) Dividing net sales by accounts receivable.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dividing accounts receivable by net sales and multiplying by 365.

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Which of the following e-commerce majors has signed an agreement with NIESBUD for encouraging SMEs to grow profitably online?

A) Amazon B) Flipkart
C) Snapdeal D) eBay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Amazon

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In India all of the following are sources for government revenue, except?

A) Agricultural income tax B) Anti dumping duty
C) Perquisite tax D) Toll tax
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Agricultural income tax

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Which subatomic particle determines the identity of an element?

A) Electrons B) Protons
C) Neutrons D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Protons

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