गोवा लोकसेवा आयोगाच्या कनिष्ठ श्रेणी अधि कारी - राज्य नागरी सेवा पदांसाठी पूर्व चाचणी (Pre-Screening test for Junior Scale Officers of Goa civil service) होत असते. राज्यभरातून हजारो उमेदवार या पदांसाठी अर्ज करतात. अशा उमेदवारांना या परीक्षेसाठी कशा पद्धतीचे प्रश्न येतात ते कळावे यासाठी गेल्या काही वर्षात झालेल्या परीक्षांमधील प्रश्नावली गोवन वार्ता प्रसिद्ध करत आहे. हा उपक्रम फक्त उमेदवारांना मदत व्हावी या हेतूने आहे.
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 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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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 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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3 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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4 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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5 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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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 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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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 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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8 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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9 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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10 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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11 Question Description ICAO stands for
A International Civil Aviation Organization
B Indian Corporation of Agriculture Organization
C Institute of Company of Accounts Organization
D Institute of Company of Auditor Organization
E None of the above
Correct Answer A
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12 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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13 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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14 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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15 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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16 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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17 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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18 Question Description Direction: In each of the following question, there is a certain relationship between two given pair on both side of '::' . One
part is given on another side of '::' while another part is to be found from the given options, having the same relation with
this part as the parts of the given pair . Choose the correct part from the following options.
A A
B B
C C
D D
E None of the above
Correct Answer C
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19 Question Description Find missing numbers?
A 43, 32
B 55 , 65
C 43, 48
D 43, 55
E None of the above
Correct Answer D
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20 Question Description Directions: Following questions are based upon the word series given below.
DEN, RAT, EAR, OWL, CUB
If E is added in the end of the words that start with consonants and B is added in the beginning of the words that start
with vowel then how many meaningful English words can be formed so?
A 2
B 5
C 3
D 4
E None of the above
Correct Answer D
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21 Question Description Direction: In each of the following question, there is a certain relationship between two given pair on both side of '::' .
One word is given on another side of '::' while another word is to be found from the given options, having the same
relation with this word as the words of the given pair . Choose the correct word from the following options.
Hair : Bald : : Crop : ?
A Field
B Farmer
C Rain
D Barren
E None of the above
Correct Answer D
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22 Question Description Direction: In each of the following question, there is a certain relationship between two given pair on both side of '::' .
One word is given on another side of '::' while another word is to be found from the given options, having the same
relation with this word as the words of the given pair . Choose the correct word from the following options..
MAD : JXA :: RUN : ?
A OSQ
B PRJ
C UXQ
D ORK
E None of the above
Correct Answer D
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