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The total number of girls in the Engineering College is:
The total number of girls is confirmed by the calculations based on the provided student enrollment data, ensuring the total is 102.
The number of girls who opted for Mechanical is how much percent of the number of students who opted for Electronics?
By calculating the percentage using the given data, the number of girls who opted for Mechanical is found to be 85% of the students who opted for Electronics.
By what percent is the number of boys who opted for Mechanical more than the total number of students who opted for Electronics?
By using the percentage increase formula and the provided data, it is calculated that the number of boys who opted for Mechanical is 15% more than the total number of students who opted for Electronics.
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In order to get a mixture worth Rs 16.5/kg, a grocer needs to mix two varieties of pulses costing Rs 15 and Rs 20 per kg respectively in the ratio 7 : 3.
Statement II: A merchant has 1000 kg of rice, part of which he sells at 8% profit and the rest at 16% profit. He gains 14% on the whole. The quantity of rice sold at 16% profit is 750 kg.
Both statements are correct. Statement I is confirmed using the weighted average price calculation, and Statement II is verified using algebraic equations for the total profit calculation.
Ramesh invests Rs 1,200 at 5% simple interest. How much additional money must he invest at 8% simple interest so that his total annual income will be equal to 6% of his total investment during this year?
By solving the equation for the total income from both investments, it is determined that Ramesh needs to invest an additional Rs 600 at 8% simple interest to meet the required total income.
If the digit in the unit's place of a two-digit number is halved and the digit in the ten's place is doubled, the number thus obtained is equal to the number obtained by interchanging the digits. Which of the following is definitely true?
By solving the equation derived from the problem conditions, it is determined that the unit's digit is twice the ten's digit.
A cylindrical vessel of radius 4 cm contains water. A solid sphere of 3 cm radius is lowered into the water until it is completely immersed. The water level in the vessel will rise by:
The volume of water displaced by the sphere causes the water level to rise by 9/4 cm, calculated using the volume displacement principle.
If abc > 0, such that a, b, c are integers, then which of the following must be true?
Since abc > 0, the product ab must be positive, and thus ab/c will also be positive, as c must align with ab to maintain the positive product.
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Ram and Shyam can finish a task by working together in 6 days. If Shyam can finish the task by working alone in 8 days, then Ram alone will take 24 days to finish it.
Statement II: If 6 persons working 8 hours a day earn Rs 8,400 per week, then 9 persons working 6 hours a day will earn Rs 9,450 per week.
Statement I is true, and Statement II is false because the earnings for 9 persons working 6 hours a day do not match the expected increase based on the number of people and hours worked.
A (1/x) : (1/y) : (1/z) = 2:3:5 then x : y : z = 15:10:6.
(B) If 4p = 6q = 9r, then p:q:r = 9:6:4.
(C) If 2A = 3B = 4C, then A : B : C = 3:4:6.
(D) P:Q:R = 2:3:4, then P/Q : Q/R = 9:8:24.
Statements (A) and (B) are correct. Statement (C) and (D) are incorrect because the ratios do not match the expected values.
Arrange the following in increasing order:
Options:
To compare the expressions, calculate their approximate values:
A glass jar contains 1 red, 3 green, 2 blue, and 4 yellow marbles. If a single marble is chosen at random, choose the correct statements:
Options:
Total marbles = 1 (red) + 3 (green) + 2 (blue) + 4 (yellow) = 10.
Arrange the following in increasing order:
Options:
Convert each expression to a decimal:
A dishonest dealer sells his goods at 10% loss on cost price and uses 30% less weight. What is his profit or loss percentage?
Let cost price (CP) for 1 kg = ₹100. The dealer gives only 70% weight, i.e., 0.7 kg.
If the roots of the equation px2 + x + r = 0 are reciprocal to each other, then which one of the following is correct?
For reciprocal roots, the product of the roots = 1. From the quadratic equation px2 + x + r = 0:
Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) √({0.81 × 0.484}/{0.064 × 6.25}) | (I) 0.024 |
| (B) √({0.204 × 42}/{0.07 × 3.4}) | (II) 0.99 |
| (C) √({0.081 × 0.324 × 4.624}/{1.5625 × 0.0289 × 72.9 × 64}) | (III) 50 |
| (D) (9.5 × 0.085) / √({0.0017 × 0.19}) | (IV) 6 |
Options:
By solving each term:
Find the number of permutations that can be made from the letters of the word OMEGA, if the vowels occupy odd places.
The word OMEGA consists of 3 vowels (O, E, A) and 2 consonants (M, G). Vowels must occupy odd places (1st, 3rd, and 5th positions):
Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Duplicate of ratio 2 : 7 | (I) 25 : 30 |
| (B) Compound ratio of 2 : 7, 5 : 3, and 4 : 7 | (II) 4 : 49 |
| (C) Ratio of 2 : 7 is same as | (III) 40 : 147 |
| (D) Ratio of 5 : 6 is same as | (IV) 4 : 14 |
Options:
Solving each term:
A train traveling at 48 km/h completely crosses another train having half the length of the first train and traveling in the opposite direction at 42 km/h in 12 seconds. The train traveling at 48 km/h also passes a railway platform in 45 seconds. What is the length of the platform?
Step 1: Calculate the relative speed of the trains.
A certain amount of money at compound interest grows to ₹66,550 in 3 years and ₹73,205 in 4 years. The rate percent per annum is:
Step 1: Use the compound interest formula.
Miss 'Lilly’ started her journey from her house and goes 2 km straight. Then, she turns towards her right and goes 1 km. She again turns towards her right and goes 1 km again. If finally she is in the north-west direction from her house, then in which direction did she go in the beginning?
Step 1: Analyze the journey.
Take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Which conclusion would follow on the basis of given statements?
Statement:
‘Some bags are purses’, ‘All purses are containers’ and ‘All containers are suitcases’.
Conclusions:
From the statements:
Choose the correct word from the given alternatives which bears the same relationship to the third word as the first two.
Vigilant : Alert : : Viable : ?
'Vigilant' is synonymous with 'Alert', as both imply being watchful or aware.
Similarly, 'Viable' is synonymous with 'Feasible', as both imply something that is possible or workable.
Bald is related to Blond in the same way as Barren is related to ?
'Bald' is the opposite of 'Blond' in terms of hair.
Similarly, 'Barren' is the opposite of 'Fertile' in terms of land or soil productivity.
Find the odd one out among the following:
Bajra, barley, and rice are all grains used as staple foods, whereas mustard is a spice or oilseed.
Therefore, mustard is the odd one out.
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): A person with blood group O is supposed to be a universal donor.
Reason (R): Group O does not contain any antigens.
Explanation:
Mr. X starts walking from his house towards west. After walking a distance of 30 metres, he turns towards right and walked 20 metres. He then turns left and moving a distance of 10 metres, turns to his left again and walked 40 metres. He now turns to the left and walks 5 metres. Finally he turns to his left. In which direction is he walking now?
Explanation:
If ‘blue means green’, ‘green means white’, ‘white means yellow’, ‘yellow means black’, ‘black means red’ and ‘red means brown’, then what is the colour of milk?
Explanation:
According to the transformations given:
In a row of boys facing the north, A is 16th from the left and C is 16th from the right end. B who is 4th to the right of A, is 5th to the left of C in the row. How many boys are there in the row?
Explanation:
A watch which gains uniformly is 2 minutes slow at 10:00 AM on Monday and is 2 (1/2) minutes fast at 1:00 PM the following day. When did it show the correct time?
Explanation:
A monkey climbs 20 feet at the beginning of each hour and rests for a while when he slips back 5 feet before he again starts climbing in the beginning of the next hour. If he begins his ascent at 8:00 AM, at what time will he first touch a flag at 110 feet from the ground?
Explanation:
Find the missing term in the following figure:

Explanation:
The following question consists of a statement and arguments I and II. Choose the best option:
Statement: Should there be a compulsory medical examination of both the man and the woman before they marry each other?
Argument I: No, this is an intrusion into the privacy of an individual and hence cannot be tolerated.
Argument II: Yes, this will substantially reduce the risk of giving birth to children with serious ailments.
Explanation:
In a certain code language, if HAND is written as SZMW, then what will be the code of MILK?
Explanation:
Consider the statement given below and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.
Statement: You know that your shirt is excellent when people ask about your tailor who tailored the shirt.
Assumptions:
Explanation:
Consider the statement given below followed by two conclusions. Decide which of the conclusions follows from the information given in the statement.
Statement: Domestic demand has been increasing faster than production of indigenous crude oil.
Conclusions:
Either crude oil must be imported to meet demand, or domestic demand should be reduced to match production levels.
Find the number of triangles in the following figure:

By counting all possible triangles formed in the figure, there are 21 triangles.
A dice is thrown four times and its four different positions are shown below. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing 2.

Based on the positions of the dice, the face opposite 2 is determined to be 5.
A cylinder is painted in 6 colours - Green, Blue, Yellow, Violet, Red, and Pink. Three positions are shown below. What is the colour in the empty space?

By observing the visible patterns of colors, the missing color is Violet.
Arrange the following words in a meaningful sequence and choose the most appropriate sequence from the given alternatives:
The logical order starts with Monsoon, followed by Rain, Flood, Rescue, Shelter, and ends with Relief.
Pick the word opposite in meaning to the word “OBLIGATORY”.
"Obligatory" means something that is required, while "voluntary" refers to something done by choice, making it the opposite.
Identify the usages of the word “PRINCIPAL” in the following sentence.
“In the meeting, the principal stated the principal reasons for the suggested changes in the statute.”
In this sentence, "principal" is used as a noun in "the principal" (referring to a person) and as an adjective in "the principal reasons" (modifying the noun "reasons").
Pick the correct answer from the options given below to replace the underlined words/phrase in the following sentence to make it grammatically correct:
“He keeps getting for me and I really don't know what wrong have I done.”
The correct expression is "getting at me," which means bothering or criticizing someone.
Pick the odd one out from the following options:
"Hold back," "hold on," and "hold up" are all phrasal verbs, while "hold high" is not commonly used as a phrasal verb, making it the odd one out.
Pick the correct option to complete the following sentence:
“He often \_\_\_ cold in winter.”
The correct answer is "catches" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a habitual action.
“Speech without any preparation” is known as
"Extempore" refers to speaking or performing without preparation, making it the correct choice.
Pick the correct passive form of the following sentence:
“One sees this sort of advertisement everywhere.”
The passive form of "One sees this sort of advertisement everywhere" is "This sort of advertisement is seen everywhere."
Pick the appropriate replacement for (1):
"Provide" is the correct verb form in this context to match the subject.
Pick the appropriate replacement for (II):
"The" is the correct article as it refers to something specific already introduced in the sentence.
Pick the appropriate replacement for (III):
"Concerned" is the correct form to indicate the issue being considered or debated.
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
The details of the incident was not known.
Assertion (A): The above sentence does not adhere to the requirement of subject-verb agreement and hence it is a grammatically incorrect sentence.
Reason (R): In “Noun + Preposition + Noun" constructions, the verb agrees with the number and person of the noun preceding the preposition.
Assertion (A) is correct because the sentence "The details of the incident was not known" is grammatically incorrect due to subject-verb agreement. "Details" is plural, so the verb should be "were" instead of "was." Reason (R) is also true. In constructions like "Noun + Preposition + Noun," the verb agrees with the noun before the preposition (here, "details"), which is plural.
Rearrange the following components to get a meaningful sentence.
(A) balanced economic growth
(B) had to plan for
(C) the Indian Government
(D) and development of a huge country
The logical arrangement is: "The Indian Government had to plan for balanced economic growth and development of a huge country."
Rearrange the following sentences to get a meaningful paragraph:
(A) All Indian water bodies within and near population centres are now grossly polluted with organic and hazardous pollutants.
(B) India is facing a water situation that is significantly worse than any that previous generations had faced.
(C) That’s why interstate disputes over river waters are becoming intense and widespread.
(D) Not a single Indian city can provide clean water that can be consumed from a tap on a 24 x 7 basis.
The logical order is: (B) introduces the issue of India’s worsening water situation, (A) gives details of pollution in water bodies, (D) highlights the lack of clean water in cities, (C) explains the consequence—intense interstate disputes.
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Modal verbs have only one form. They have no -ing or -ed forms and do not add -s to the 3rd person singular form.
Statement II: Modal verbs are followed by past participle form of the other verbs.
Statement I is true. Modal verbs (e.g., can, may, should, etc.) do not change form for tense, they do not have -ing or -ed forms, and they do not add -s in the 3rd person singular form. Statement II is false. Modal verbs are followed by the base form of the verb (not the past participle). For example, "She can go," not "She can went."
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: "DARE" usually forms negatives and questions like an ordinary verb and is followed by an infinitive with to.
Statement II: It can also be used like a modal verb, especially in present tense negative forms, and is followed by an infinitive without to.
Both statements are true: Statement I is true because "DARE" follows the regular verb pattern in negatives and questions and is followed by an infinitive with "to" in certain contexts. Statement II is also true because "DARE" can function as a modal verb in negative forms in present tense, where it is followed by the infinitive without "to."
Which of the following are synonyms of the word “CAJOLE”?
(A) Coax
(B) Entice
(C) Bully
(D) Disenchant
"Cajole" means to persuade someone to do something through flattery or gentle urging. "Coax" and "entice" are synonyms that reflect this meaning, while "bully" and "disenchant" have opposite or unrelated meanings.
Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Alibi | (I) This for that |
| (B) Ex parte | (II) Other |
| (C) Lex loci | (III) The law of the place |
| (D) Quid pro quo | (IV) From one side only |
"Alibi" means a defense proving one was elsewhere, matching "Other." "Ex parte" refers to legal proceedings from one side only, matching "From one side only." "Lex loci" means the law of the place, matching "The law of the place." "Quid pro quo" refers to an exchange, matching "This for that."
Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Win hands down | (I) To run away |
| (B) Learn the hard way | (II) Conquer easily |
| (C) To feel blue | (III) Learn from bad experiences |
| (D) Take to one’s heels | (IV) Miserable |
"Win hands down" means to conquer easily, matching (II). "Learn the hard way" means learning from bad experiences, matching (III). "To feel blue" means feeling miserable, matching (IV). "Take to one’s heels" means to run away, matching (I).
Read the following passage and answer the next two questions:
Education, taken in its most extensive sense, is properly that which makes the man. One method of education, therefore, would only produce one kind of man; but the greater excellence of human nature consists in the variety of which it is capable. Instead then, of endeavouring, by uniform and fixed systems of education, to keep mankind always the same, let us give free scope to everything which may bid fair for introducing more variety among us. The varied character of the Athenians was certainly preferable to the uniform character of the Spartans, or to any uniform national character whatever. Uniformity is the characteristic of the brute creation. Among them every species of bird builds its nest with the same materials and in same form; the genius and disposition of one individual is that of all and it is only the education which men give them that raises any of them much above others. But it is the glory of human nature that the operations of reason, through variable and by no means infallible, are capable of infinite improvement. We come into the world worse provided than any of the brutes; but when their faculties are at a full stand and their enjoyments incapable of variety or increase, our intellectual powers are growing apace; we are perpetually deriving happiness from new sources, and even before we leave this world, are capable of tasting the felicity of angels.
59. Which of the following is true about the given passage?
The passage highlights how education shapes human nature and emphasizes its role in fostering diversity, progress, and improvement in society. It does not specifically describe the state or development of education.
Which of the following statements are true about the given passage?
(A) The author creates a binary between uniformity and diversity in matters of education.
(B) It upholds a uniform and stable system of education.
(C) It holds uniformity as brutish but necessary for society.
(D) It holds diversity in education as a key to human excellence and progress.
The author emphasizes diversity in education as essential for human progress and contrasts it with uniformity, which is described as a brutish trait. Hence, statements (A) and (D) are correct.
The famous football player Lionel Messi belongs to which country?
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He was born in Rosario, Argentina, and has represented Argentina in multiple international tournaments.
Which of the following statement is NOT correct?
Chitranjan Das, along with Motilal Nehru, was a founding member of the Swaraj Party, formed to oppose British rule and advocate for self-governance. The statement that he was not a member is incorrect.
The 20th Asian Games - 2026 is scheduled to be held in which country?
Japan has been selected to host the 20th edition of the Asian Games in 2026. The event is a significant milestone in the country's sporting history, showcasing its advanced infrastructure and passion for sports.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution is related to free and compulsory education for children of age 6 years to 14 years?
Article 21A of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. This right was introduced by the 86th Amendment in 2002 and further implemented through the Right to Education Act, 2009.
We celebrate National Constitution Day on:
National Constitution Day is observed on November 26th every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949. This day celebrates the principles of democracy and justice enshrined in the Constitution.
Kathakali is the famous dance of which state?
Kathakali is a classical dance-drama originating from Kerala. Known for its elaborate costumes, intricate makeup, and storytelling through gestures, it is one of the most iconic art forms of India.
Who is known as “The Father of Green Revolution in the world”?
Norman E. Borlaug is credited as the "Father of the Green Revolution" for his groundbreaking work in developing high-yield and disease-resistant crop varieties, significantly improving global food security.
The Author of the famous Book "My Life" is:
"My Life" is an autobiography written by Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States. The book provides insights into his personal and political journey.
The world record of the First Space Tourist is of:
Dennis Tito, an American engineer and entrepreneur, became the first space tourist when he visited the International Space Station (ISS) in 2001 aboard a Russian spacecraft.
The Panchayat system first started in India from:
The Panchayat system was first implemented in Rajasthan under the Panchayat Act of 1953. It serves as a decentralized system of governance in rural areas, promoting local self-governance.
Arrange the following important National Days of India in chronological sequence.
(A) National Science Day
(B) National Teacher's Day
(C) National Youth Day
(D) National Hindi Day
(E) National Children's Day
National Youth Day (January 12), National Science Day (February 28), National Teacher's Day (September 5), National Hindi Day (September 14), National Children's Day (November 14) follow this chronological order based on their observed dates in India.
Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Indus Valley Civilization is one of the oldest civilizations of the world.
(B) People of this civilization were familiar with Wheat, Rice and Barley.
(C) They were the first people to produce cotton.
(D) They were living in villages with homes made with mud and soil.
(E) They were not familiar with metals like copper.
Statements (A), (B), and (C) are correct. The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the oldest civilizations in the world and was advanced in agriculture, producing crops like wheat, rice, and barley. It was also the first to grow cotton. Statement (D) is partially correct but not exclusive to them, and (E) is false as they knew about copper.
Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Men in Paleolithic age survived on hunting animals and birds, fishing, fruits, and nuts.
(B) Men in Mesolithic age domesticated some animals and started to stay in one place.
(C) Men in Mesolithic age invented the wheel for transportation.
(D) Men in Chalcolithic age started the practice of agriculture.
Statements (A), (B), and (D) are correct. The Paleolithic people were hunter-gatherers, the Mesolithic people began domesticating animals and settling down, and agriculture started in the Chalcolithic age. Statement (C) is incorrect as the wheel invention happened later.
Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Biggest planet | (I) Earth |
| (B) Blue planet | (II) Neptune |
| (C) Coldest planet | (III) Jupiter |
| (D) Hottest planet | (IV) Venus |
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, Earth is known as the "blue planet" due to its abundant water, Neptune is the coldest due to its distance from the Sun, and Venus is the hottest due to its dense atmosphere causing a greenhouse effect.
Match List-I with List-II
| List-I (Activities) | List-II (Year) |
|---|---|
| (A) Partition of Bengal | (I) 1906 |
| (B) Muslim League | (II) 1916 |
| (C) Home Rule Movement | (III) 1922 |
| (D) Chauri Chaura | (IV) 1905 |
(A) The Partition of Bengal occurred in 1905, marking it as (IV). (B) The Muslim League was established in 1906, matching it with (I). (C) The Home Rule Movement began in 1916, corresponding to (II). (D) The Chauri Chaura incident took place in 1922, linking it to (III).
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Graphite is a good conductor of electricity.
Statement II: Diamond is highly transparent and the hardest known material.
Statement I: Graphite is a good conductor of electricity due to the presence of free-moving electrons within its layered structure. Statement II: Diamond is highly transparent and is the hardest known natural material due to its tetrahedral crystalline structure.
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Anthology is the branch of science that deals with the study of flowers.
Statement II: Pedology is the branch of science that deals with the study of fruits.
Statement I is false because Anthology is not related to the study of flowers; it refers to a collection of literary works. Statement II is false because Pedology is the study of soils, while the study of fruits is known as Pomology.
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Ajatashatru was the founder of the Haryanka Dynasty.
Statement II: The earliest capital of Magadha was Rajgir.
Statement I is false because Bimbisara, not Ajatashatru, was the founder of the Haryanka Dynasty. Statement II is true as Rajgir was the earliest known capital of Magadha, marking its historical importance.
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The founder of Buddhism, Gautam Buddha, was born in 540 BC at Lumbini.
Statement II: Buddhism followed the middle path for the attainment of salvation and believed in the concept of non-violence.
Statement I is incorrect as Gautam Buddha was born in approximately 563 BC, not 540 BC, in Lumbini, Nepal. Statement II is correct because Buddhism emphasizes the Middle Path for salvation and strongly adheres to the principle of non-violence (Ahimsa).
The first foreigner honored with the Bharat Ratna Award was:
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as Frontier Gandhi, was the first foreign recipient of India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, in 1987, for his contributions to the Indian independence movement and his advocacy of non-violence.
The entrepreneur:
An entrepreneur plays a vital role as an innovator and change agent in the business world. They challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities and taking calculated risks. Entrepreneurs are not only creators of businesses but also independent thinkers who drive progress and stand out by pursuing unique paths.
A corporate manager who starts a new initiative for their company/organization which entails setting up a new distinct business unit can be regarded as:
An intrapreneur is an employee within an organization who develops innovative solutions or new business initiatives. Unlike entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs utilize the resources and framework of their organization to bring about innovation while operating within a structured environment.
The primary function of a new age entrepreneur is innovation. This statement was/is proposed and propagated by:
Joseph Schumpeter, an economist, introduced the concept of entrepreneurship as a process of "creative destruction," where innovation disrupts traditional markets and practices, fostering economic growth. He emphasized innovation as the key function of entrepreneurs, differentiating them from ordinary businesspeople.
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: People’s attitudes have changed over the years leading to involvement of State (Government) in businesses globally.
Statement II: Increasing technicality is leading to State (Government) to make interventions in businesses globally.
Both statements are incorrect because neither public attitudes nor technical complexities alone drive government involvement in business. Government intervention is influenced by socio-economic factors, market failures, public interest, and the need for regulation or public service provision.
Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) MUDRA loans under PMMY include Shishu Category
(B) MUDRA loans under PMMY include Kishore Category
(C) MUDRA loans under PMMY include Shaishav Category
(D) MUDRA loans under PMMY include Tarun Category
(E) MUDRA loans under PMMY include Vyask Category
MUDRA loans under PMMY include three categories: Shishu (up to ₹50,000), Kishore (₹50,001–₹5,00,000), and Tarun (₹5,00,001–₹10,00,000). These categories are designed to support micro and small enterprises at different stages of development. "Shaishav" and "Vyask" are not valid categories under this scheme.
Which of the following is NOT a form of organization to initiate a business/enterprise?
"Live and License" is not a recognized business structure. Legitimate forms include Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Private Limited Company, and others, each with distinct legal and operational characteristics.
Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Intrapreneur | (I) Value Addition |
| (B) Entrepreneur | (II) Risk-taking in an organizational role |
| (C) Distributor | (III) Calculated Risk-taking |
| (D) Customer | (IV) Utility Maximization |
The correct matches are as follows:
Arrange the following stages of Entrepreneurship Creativity in sequence:
(A) Knowledge accumulation
(B) Incubation
(C) Implementation
(D) Idea experience
(E) Evaluation
The stages of entrepreneurship creativity are as follows:
Design thinking involves which of the following stages?
(A) Prototyping
(B) Define
(C) Empathize
(D) Modeling
(E) Test
Design thinking is a problem-solving process that includes the following stages:
"Modeling" is not a standard stage in the design thinking framework.
Which of the following factors must you judge to estimate the market potential?
(A) Present Market Demand
(B) Export Market Demand
(C) Future Market Demand
(D) Labour Demand
(E) Retailer’s Consumption Preferences
To estimate market potential, you must consider:
(D) Labour Demand and (E) Retailer’s Consumption Preferences are more relevant to supply chain analysis than market potential estimation.
Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Small businesses are considered important to economic development.
Reason (R): Small businesses can be innovators of new products and provide specialist support to larger companies.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Small businesses are integral to economic development as they foster innovation, generate employment, and fill gaps in market needs. They also act as suppliers and collaborators for larger corporations. The Reason (R) directly supports Assertion (A) by highlighting these contributions, making both the statement and its explanation valid.
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: An entrepreneur can get a lot of quality information about competitors from company reports and its website.
Statement II: The first step to avail finance for a new project is Promoter’s Biodata.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I is correct because publicly available company reports and websites are valuable resources for competitive analysis. Statement II is false because the initial step to secure financing for a new project typically involves creating and submitting a comprehensive business plan rather than the Promoter’s Biodata.
Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Availability of Raw Material, Plant, Machinery, etc. | (I) Business Plan |
| (B) Demand and Customer Preferences | (II) Market Feasibility |
| (C) Profit Projections | (III) Financial Feasibility |
| (D) Market, Technical, Financial | (IV) Technical Feasibility |
The correct matches are as follows:
Scaling up of a business requires a firm to take care of the following things:
(A) Hiring, retaining, and motivating qualified employees
(B) Finding investors who share the same goals
(C) Time management and work assignment ability
(D) Adequate market potential and opportune time
(E) Business idea experiencing
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Scaling up a business involves several critical factors:
Which of the following is an example of speculative business risk?
Speculative risks involve uncertainty with potential outcomes that could result in either gains or losses. A special promotion that fails to increase sales represents a speculative risk because it is tied to uncertain returns. The other options represent operational or insurable risks, not speculative risks.
Which of the following can give an enterprise dealing in instant coffee a competitive edge?
For an instant coffee enterprise:
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Yoga and focus on hobbies are good ways to deal with stress for an entrepreneur.
Statement II: Having stress for an entrepreneur is welcoming as it helps in better performance and helps him/her lead a balanced life.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I is correct because yoga and hobbies help reduce stress and improve mental well-being for entrepreneurs. Statement II is incorrect because chronic stress negatively impacts health and productivity; it is not beneficial or conducive to a balanced life.
Social Enterprise Obligation includes:
(A) Environment
(B) Fair Business Practices
(C) Community Involvement
(D) Energy
(E) Shareholder’s Profit
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Social enterprise obligations focus on sustainability and societal benefit:
While energy (D) and fair business practices (B) are important, they are not exclusive to social enterprises.
Which of the following is NOT part of the Entrepreneurship Development Programme?
Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) focus on identifying, selecting, and enhancing entrepreneurial capabilities. Arranging infrastructural capabilities, while important, falls under operational support rather than core EDP objectives.
The Government of India has launched the following initiative a few years ago to drive the new-age ideas and enterprises:
The Start-Up India initiative was launched to promote entrepreneurship and innovation. It provides tax benefits, funding opportunities, and simplified compliance processes to foster a strong startup ecosystem. SEZ and PLI are focused on economic zones and manufacturing, respectively, not specifically on startups.
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