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GATE Exam: General Aptitude Quiz 47
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Question 1
In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The fox thought to him that he should wait for the lady to leave the place.
Question 2
Consider the given statement/s to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.
Statements:
1. All stenographers are lazy.
2. Some men are stenographers.
Conclusions:
I. All lazy people are men.
II. Some men are lazy.
Statements:
1. All stenographers are lazy.
2. Some men are stenographers.
Conclusions:
I. All lazy people are men.
II. Some men are lazy.
Question 3
A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in two matrices given below. The columns and rows of matrix I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of matrix II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g. : ‘A’ can be represented by 00, 13 and ‘T’ can be represented by 56, 68,89 etc. Identify the set for word AREA.
MATRIX I
MATRIX II
MATRIX I
MATRIX II
Question 4
The bar graph given below shows the per acre yield (in kg) of different countries. Study the graph carefully and answer the questions
By how much percentage is India's per acre yield more than that of Pakistan's?
By how much percentage is India's per acre yield more than that of Pakistan's?
Question 5
The greater of the two numbers whose product is 900 and sum exceeds their difference by 30 is
Question 6
Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark E i.e. No error as the answer. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
The misuse of drugs and alcohol were seen as very damaging/ to the society, chiefly because it often promoted/ violent crimes and anti-social behavior; while also/ causing ill-health, poverty and family breakdown.
Question 7
Direction: For the following word given below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.
PUSILLANIMOUS: We think we are being diplomatic in not doing so, while in truth we are letting China kick us in the teeth again and again, and allowing them to constantly reiterate Arunachal Pradesh as a disputed territory, while our responses on China’s presence in POK remains pusillanimous at best.
Question 8
An event A is considered to be rolling a fair dice .If 10 dice are rolled each of which are independent, find the probability that the sum obtained on the faces is between 30 and 40 both inclusive .
Given : N(1.0184) = 0.84 , which is value of normal distribution for X = 1.0184
Given : N(1.0184) = 0.84 , which is value of normal distribution for X = 1.0184
Question 9
Direction:Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of these.
OROP is a scheme by which every retired (pension-eligible) soldiers belonging to a particular rank, will be getting the same amount of pension irrespective of the date he has retired on. OROP’s history dates back to 1973. It was in that year the Indian National Congress terminated OROP. This decision of the government was highly criticised and since then, has been a matter of strong controversy.
OROP is a complex issue. A thorough examination of interests of retirees of different periods and different ranks is needed. The inter-service issues of the three forces also require consideration. The estimated cost to implement the scheme would be Rs 8,000-10,000 crore. Arrears will be paid in four half-yearly instalments. Close to 26 lakh retired servicemen and over six lakh war widows stand to be immediate beneficiaries of the scheme. Pension will be re-fixed for all pensioners retiring in the same rank and with the same length of service as the average of minimum and maximum pension in 2013.
The veterans’ main concerns centre around premature retirees, pension revision, mode of re-calculation and base year for reworking pensions. They have been assured that premature retirees will not be deprived of OROP, but there’s no word from the government yet on the other demands. The defence minister has also announced that a one man judicial commission would be formed to look into the anomalies. But, veterans are opposing this. They want a five member committee. Government wants to implement it from July 1, 2014 but the veterans want it from 1st April, 2014.
OROP offers an average of minimum and maximum pension scale in 2013 but the veterans want a maximum of the pension scale in 2013. OROP grants a revision every 5 years. The veterans wanted revision in one or two years. Government wants a one-member judicial commission to submit report in six months while the veterans demand a five-member team under Defense Minister to submit report in one month. Initially, it was decided that the OROP will also be applicable for war widows, disables and for those who took voluntary retirement. This has also stirred disagreement between the government and the veterans.
Jawans retire at the age of 35 whereas a civilian can continue in service till the age of 60. So the salary, based on which the pension is decided is very less when compared to the salary officers are entitled at the age of 60. This rule financially handicaps a soldier. OROP will be beneficial in this situation. Also, once these soldiers have retired at the age of 35, they are no longer absorbed in the workforce of the country, thus ending their career permanently. OROP can be a way to express the obligation of the government towards these veterans.
OROP will be very expensive and will put a huge financial burden on the government. This is not a onetime cost as this cost will keep on increasing as one pay commission succeeds another. The other uniformed personnel like the paramilitary and the state police forces will also start demanding to put them within the folds of the OROP. The legal argument states that the person who retired 50 years ago cannot be paid the same pension as someone who retired now. Also, according to OROP, the veteran who served as colonel for 5 years will get the same money as someone who served in the same post for 2 years. This is the most important legal challenge before OROP.
Source: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2015/09/08/the-big-picture-orop-decision-whats-in-it/
OROP is a scheme by which every retired (pension-eligible) soldiers belonging to a particular rank, will be getting the same amount of pension irrespective of the date he has retired on. OROP’s history dates back to 1973. It was in that year the Indian National Congress terminated OROP. This decision of the government was highly criticised and since then, has been a matter of strong controversy.
OROP is a complex issue. A thorough examination of interests of retirees of different periods and different ranks is needed. The inter-service issues of the three forces also require consideration. The estimated cost to implement the scheme would be Rs 8,000-10,000 crore. Arrears will be paid in four half-yearly instalments. Close to 26 lakh retired servicemen and over six lakh war widows stand to be immediate beneficiaries of the scheme. Pension will be re-fixed for all pensioners retiring in the same rank and with the same length of service as the average of minimum and maximum pension in 2013.
The veterans’ main concerns centre around premature retirees, pension revision, mode of re-calculation and base year for reworking pensions. They have been assured that premature retirees will not be deprived of OROP, but there’s no word from the government yet on the other demands. The defence minister has also announced that a one man judicial commission would be formed to look into the anomalies. But, veterans are opposing this. They want a five member committee. Government wants to implement it from July 1, 2014 but the veterans want it from 1st April, 2014.
OROP offers an average of minimum and maximum pension scale in 2013 but the veterans want a maximum of the pension scale in 2013. OROP grants a revision every 5 years. The veterans wanted revision in one or two years. Government wants a one-member judicial commission to submit report in six months while the veterans demand a five-member team under Defense Minister to submit report in one month. Initially, it was decided that the OROP will also be applicable for war widows, disables and for those who took voluntary retirement. This has also stirred disagreement between the government and the veterans.
Jawans retire at the age of 35 whereas a civilian can continue in service till the age of 60. So the salary, based on which the pension is decided is very less when compared to the salary officers are entitled at the age of 60. This rule financially handicaps a soldier. OROP will be beneficial in this situation. Also, once these soldiers have retired at the age of 35, they are no longer absorbed in the workforce of the country, thus ending their career permanently. OROP can be a way to express the obligation of the government towards these veterans.
OROP will be very expensive and will put a huge financial burden on the government. This is not a onetime cost as this cost will keep on increasing as one pay commission succeeds another. The other uniformed personnel like the paramilitary and the state police forces will also start demanding to put them within the folds of the OROP. The legal argument states that the person who retired 50 years ago cannot be paid the same pension as someone who retired now. Also, according to OROP, the veteran who served as colonel for 5 years will get the same money as someone who served in the same post for 2 years. This is the most important legal challenge before OROP.
Source: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2015/09/08/the-big-picture-orop-decision-whats-in-it/
Which of the following are the disagreements between the OROP as proposed by the government and the demands of the veterans?
(i) The interval required for revision of pension
(ii) Applicability of OROP to premature retirees, war widows etc.
(iii) The abolition of reservation of ex-servicemen after implementation of OROP
(i) The interval required for revision of pension
(ii) Applicability of OROP to premature retirees, war widows etc.
(iii) The abolition of reservation of ex-servicemen after implementation of OROP
Question 10
Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank appropriately.
I had to admit ______ completely forgotten our wedding anniversary.
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