गाेवा लाेकसेवा आयाेग परीक्षा पूर्वतयारी - ३४

1 Comprehension Read the passage and answer the questions below:

Stereotyping is a type of generalization which attributes traits or characteristics to everyone in a large group. People who stereotype

tend to have fixed and unbending opinions. They respond to challenges by distorting reality, rather than consider their assumptions

and conclusions, which they have labelled as the

truth. What happens is that the facts are compared to the stereotype and then rejected, because they do not fit the stereotype.

Stereotyping is often caused by ethno-centrism. The ramifications of stereotyping are that it:

• Forces us to choose ideas

• Causes destructive competition

• Alienates us from others

• Leads to narrow thinking

We end up denying dignity to others, whom we stereotype, and generate unhappiness all around us.

Question Description Those who tend to stereotype are not likely to

A have rigid views about others

B revisit their assumptions about others

C believe their opinions as the truth

D distort reality rather than face truth

E None of the above

Correct Answer B

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2 Comprehension Read the passage and answer the questions below:

Stereotyping is a type of generalization which attributes traits or characteristics to everyone in a large group. People who stereotype

tend to have fixed and unbending opinions. They respond to challenges by distorting reality, rather than consider their assumptions

and conclusions, which they have labelled as the

truth. What happens is that the facts are compared to the stereotype and then rejected, because they do not fit the stereotype.

Stereotyping is often caused by ethno-centrism. The ramifications of stereotyping are that it:

• Forces us to choose ideas

• Causes destructive competition

• Alienates us from others

• Leads to narrow thinking

We end up denying dignity to others, whom we stereotype, and generate unhappiness all around us.

Question Description Identify the phrase from the following options, which means ‘alienates’

A encourages estrangement

B generates friendliness

C connects to others

D turns towards strangers

E None of the above

Correct Answer A

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3 Comprehension Read the passage and answer the questions below:

Stereotyping is a type of generalization which attributes traits or characteristics to everyone in a large group. People who stereotype

tend to have fixed and unbending opinions. They respond to challenges by distorting reality, rather than consider their assumptions

and conclusions, which they have labelled as the

truth. What happens is that the facts are compared to the stereotype and then rejected, because they do not fit the stereotype.

Stereotyping is often caused by ethno-centrism. The ramifications of stereotyping are that it:

• Forces us to choose ideas

• Causes destructive competition

• Alienates us from others

• Leads to narrow thinking

We end up denying dignity to others, whom we stereotype, and generate unhappiness all around us.

Question Description Select the synonym for ‘ramification’ from the options provided below

A cause

B aftermath

C juncture

D source

E None of the above

Correct Answer B

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4 Comprehension Read the passage and answer the questions below:

Stereotyping is a type of generalization which attributes traits or characteristics to everyone in a large group. People who stereotype

tend to have fixed and unbending opinions. They respond to challenges by distorting reality, rather than consider their assumptions

and conclusions, which they have labelled as the

truth. What happens is that the facts are compared to the stereotype and then rejected, because they do not fit the stereotype.

Stereotyping is often caused by ethno-centrism. The ramifications of stereotyping are that it:

• Forces us to choose ideas

• Causes destructive competition

• Alienates us from others

• Leads to narrow thinking

We end up denying dignity to others, whom we stereotype, and generate unhappiness all around us.

Question Description Read the following statements carefully and state whether they are true or false:

(i) The ground reality does not match the assumptions behind the stereotype.

(ii) The stereotype is thus rejected because it does not fit the perception.

A Both the statements (i) and (ii) are false

B Statement (i) is false but statement (ii) is true

C Statement (i) is true but statement (ii) is false

D Both the statements (i) and (ii) are true

E None of the above

Correct Answer C

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5 Comprehension Read the passage and answer the questions below:

Stereotyping is a type of generalization which attributes traits or characteristics to everyone in a large group. People who stereotype

tend to have fixed and unbending opinions. They respond to challenges by distorting reality, rather than consider their assumptions

and conclusions, which they have labelled as the

truth. What happens is that the facts are compared to the stereotype and then rejected, because they do not fit the stereotype.

Stereotyping is often caused by ethno-centrism. The ramifications of stereotyping are that it:

• Forces us to choose ideas

• Causes destructive competition

• Alienates us from others

• Leads to narrow thinking

We end up denying dignity to others, whom we stereotype, and generate unhappiness all around us.

Question Description Stereotyping is undesirable because it tends to

A deny dignity to others

B have several negative ramifications

C generate ethno-centric hostility

D all these

E None of the above

Correct Answer D

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6 Comprehension Read the passage and answer the questions below:

Most malnutrition is invisible. Consistent undernutrition, together with bouts of infection and diarrhoea, can retard growth so

gradually as to go unnoticed by the mother. Unless a child is seriously underweight or shows obvious signs of malnutrition

(listlessness, discoloured hair, irritability, frequent crying, distended stomach) his condition of undernutrition may not be visible to

the mother. For timely prevention of malnutrition, the UNICEF has been using the simple inexpensive method of growth

monitoring charts which helps mothers whether or not their children are growing and gaining weight correctly and thus can be an

effective aid to sound child health and nutrition. The first requirement for children and adults who are undernourished and living at

subsistence level is adequate quantity of food. The next is nutritious food, containing all the elements necessary to support life and

maintain good health.

Question Description Select from the options given below, the original full form of UNICEF as

A United Nations International Cultural Economic Forum

B United National Cultural Economic Federation

C United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund

D United Nations Intellectual Cultural Economic Foundation

E None of the above

Correct Answer C

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7 Comprehension Read the passage and answer the questions below:

Most malnutrition is invisible. Consistent undernutrition, together with bouts of infection and diarrhoea, can retard growth so

gradually as to go unnoticed by the mother. Unless a child is seriously underweight or shows obvious signs of malnutrition

(listlessness, discoloured hair, irritability, frequent crying, distended stomach) his condition of undernutrition may not be visible to

the mother. For timely prevention of malnutrition, the UNICEF has been using the simple inexpensive method of growth

monitoring charts which helps mothers whether or not their children are growing and gaining weight correctly and thus can be an

effective aid to sound child health and nutrition. The first requirement for children and adults who are undernourished and living at

subsistence level is adequate quantity of food. The next is nutritious food, containing all the elements necessary to support life and

maintain good health.

Question Description As per the passage, when early signs of malnutrition go unnoticed, the immediate fallout is that this

A hinders the prevention of malnutrition

B conceals the condition of undernutrition

C leads to the onset of infection and diarrhoea

D leads to undernutrition in the long run

E None of the above

Correct Answer B

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8 Comprehension Read the passage and answer the questions below:

Most malnutrition is invisible. Consistent undernutrition, together with bouts of infection and diarrhoea, can retard growth so

gradually as to go unnoticed by the mother. Unless a child is seriously underweight or shows obvious signs of malnutrition

(listlessness, discoloured hair, irritability, frequent crying, distended stomach) his condition of undernutrition may not be visible to

the mother. For timely prevention of malnutrition, the UNICEF has been using the simple inexpensive method of growth

monitoring charts which helps mothers whether or not their children are growing and gaining weight correctly and thus can be an

effective aid to sound child health and nutrition. The first requirement for children and adults who are undernourished and living at

subsistence level is adequate quantity of food. The next is nutritious food, containing all the elements necessary to support life and maintain good health.

Question Description The symptoms of listlessness, discoloured hair, irritability, frequent crying, distended stomach with underweight in a child indicate that s/he is suffering from

A undernutrition

B underweight

C diarrhoea

D malnourishment

E None of the above

Correct Answer A

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9 Comprehension Read the passage and answer the questions below:

Most malnutrition is invisible. Consistent undernutrition, together with bouts of infection and diarrhoea, can retard growth so

gradually as to go unnoticed by the mother. Unless a child is seriously underweight or shows obvious signs of malnutrition

(listlessness, discoloured hair, irritability, frequent crying, distended stomach) his condition of undernutrition may not be visible to

the mother. For timely prevention of malnutrition, the UNICEF has been using the simple inexpensive method of growth

monitoring charts which helps mothers whether or not their children are growing and gaining weight correctly and thus can be an

effective aid to sound child health and nutrition. The first requirement for children and adults who are undernourished and living at

subsistence level is adequate quantity of food. The next is nutritious food, containing all the elements necessary to support life and maintain good health.

Question Description From the options provided below, identify the word or phrase from the passage that means to delay or slow down the development

of something.

A distended

B listlessness

C malnutrition

D retard

E None of the above

Correct Answer D

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10 Comprehension Read the passage and answer the questions below:

Most malnutrition is invisible. Consistent undernutrition, together with bouts of infection and diarrhoea, can retard growth so

gradually as to go unnoticed by the mother. Unless a child is seriously underweight or shows obvious signs of malnutrition

(listlessness, discoloured hair, irritability, frequent crying, distended stomach) his condition of undernutrition may not be visible to

the mother. For timely prevention of malnutrition, the UNICEF has been using the simple inexpensive method of growth

monitoring charts which helps mothers whether or not their children are growing and gaining weight correctly and thus can be an

effective aid to sound child health and nutrition. The first requirement for children and adults who are undernourished and living at

subsistence level is adequate quantity of food. The next is nutritious food, containing all the elements necessary to support life and

maintain good health.

Question Description Select the suitable option that explains the term ‘subsistence’.

A a particular kind of matter having uniform properties

B minimal resources required to survive

C to continue to live or exist

D food or drink regarded as nourishment

E None of the above

Correct Answer B

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11 Question Description India's first ocean wave's energy project was launched in

A 1981

B 1991

C 1995

D 2000

E None of the above

Correct Answer B

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12 Question Description Which state government launched the 'Gaj Mitra' initiative to prevent human-elephant conflict?

A Gujarat

B West Bengal

C Tamil Nadu

D Uttarakhand

E None of the above

Correct Answer B

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13 Question Description Who laid the foundation stone of the world's largest and most unique Divyang Park?

A Virendra Kumar

B Narayan Tatu Rane

C Nitin Gadkari

D Amit Shah

E None of the above

Correct Answer C

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14 Question Description Which Australian player announced his retirement from first-class cricket?

A Steve Smith

B Shaun Marsh

C Todd Murphy

D Nathan Lyon

E None of the above

Correct Answer B

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15 Question Description Photosynthesis takes place faster in

A yellow light

B white light

C red light

D darkness

E None of the above

Correct Answer B

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16 Question Description Which country developed the first DNA vaccine for dengue?

A Australia

B India

C Netherlands

D Denmark

E None of the above

Correct Answer B

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17 Question Description On which date is World Peace and Understanding Day celebrated?

A February 23

B February 21

C February 20

D February 22

E None of the above

Correct Answer A

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18 Question Description Venturi tube is used for 

A measuring intensity of earthquakes

B measuring specific gravity

C measuring density

D measuring flow of a fluid

E None of the above

Correct Answer D

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19 Question Description Which state has pyramid-like structures known as moidams that have met all the technical requirements of UNESCO's

World Heritage Centre?

A Assam

B Sikkim

C Kerala

D Gujarat

E None of the above

Correct Answer A

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