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31. Which of the following is the objective of the Institutes of Technolog

Which of the following is the objective of the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Bill 2010 passed by the Lok Sabha in March 2011 ?

To allow IITs to launch courses in non-engineering disciplines like Medicine and Economics

To provide IITs autonomy in administration and faculty appointments

To allow IITs to set up campuses overseas

To provide IIT status to eight new institutions

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The objective of the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Bill 2010, passed by the Lok Sabha in March 2011, was to provide IIT status to eight new institutions.

The Bill sought to amend the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961, which governs the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The primary purpose of the 2010 amendment was to integrate eight new centrally funded institutes of technology into the fold of the IIT Act, formally designating them as IITs. These were the new IITs established across different states during the 11th Five Year Plan (2007-2012).

The eight institutions that were granted IIT status through this amendment were IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Rajasthan (later IIT Jodhpur), IIT Patna, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Ropar, IIT Mandi, and IIT Indore. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha in March 2011 and subsequently by the Rajya Sabha, becoming an Act.

32. Which of the following countries won the gold medal in Cricket in the

Which of the following countries won the gold medal in Cricket in the Asian Games, 2010 ?

Sri Lanka

Pakistan

Bangladesh

India

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Bangladesh won the gold medal in Men’s Cricket at the Asian Games, 2010.

Cricket was included in the Asian Games for the first time in 2010 held in Guangzhou, China, featuring the T20 format.
– Men’s Tournament: Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan in the final to win the gold medal. Pakistan secured the bronze medal.
– Women’s Tournament: Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in the final to win the gold medal. China secured the bronze medal.
The question asks about “gold medal in Cricket”. Since Bangladesh won the gold medal in the Men’s event and Pakistan won the gold medal in the Women’s event, and both are options, it is possible the question implicitly refers to the more prominent Men’s event, or it expects recognition of one of the gold medal winners. Given the options, both Bangladesh and Pakistan won a gold. However, assuming the more prominent men’s event is referred to, Bangladesh is the winner.

India did not send teams for the cricket event in the 2010 Asian Games, citing prior international commitments. In the 2014 Asian Games, Sri Lanka won the Men’s gold and Pakistan won the Women’s gold again.

33. Which one among the following brought together the thinkers, editors,

Which one among the following brought together the thinkers, editors, business and cultural groups and political leaders of India and Pakistan to bridge the divide between the nations ?

Aman Biradari

Aman Ki Ore

Aman Ke Raste

Aman Ki Asha

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The initiative that brought together thinkers, editors, business and cultural groups, and political leaders of India and Pakistan to bridge the divide between the nations is Aman Ki Asha.

Aman Ki Asha (meaning ‘Hope for Peace’) was a joint peace initiative launched in 2010 by two leading media houses, the Jang Group of Pakistan and The Times of India Group of India. The initiative aimed to promote peace and cooperation between the two countries through various activities including dialogues, cultural exchanges, and media campaigns involving people from different walks of life.

The initiative gained significant media attention and organised numerous events and discussions across both countries involving artists, intellectuals, students, business leaders, and politicians, seeking to build public support for better relations and understanding.

34. In 2010, at the Lisbon Summit, NATO signed a “Declaration on Enduring

In 2010, at the Lisbon Summit, NATO signed a “Declaration on Enduring Partnership” for future enhanced cooperation with regard to capacity building and security sector reform. With whom did NATO sign this declaration ?

Pakistan

Turkey

Serbia

Afghanistan

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In 2010, at the Lisbon Summit, NATO signed a “Declaration on Enduring Partnership” for future enhanced cooperation with Afghanistan.

The NATO Summit in Lisbon in November 2010 was a significant event where NATO leaders reviewed the mission in Afghanistan (ISAF). A key outcome was the agreement with Afghan President Hamid Karzai on a long-term partnership aimed at strengthening Afghanistan’s institutions, particularly in the security sector, beyond the planned transition of security responsibility to Afghan forces. This partnership was formalised through the “Declaration on Enduring Partnership”.

The enduring partnership framework aimed to continue NATO’s support to Afghanistan through training, assistance, and advice even after the completion of the ISAF mission. The focus was on capacity building and ensuring Afghanistan’s long-term stability and security sector reform.

35. Which one among the following is not a plantation crop ?

Which one among the following is *not* a plantation crop ?

Coffee

Sugarcane

Wheat

Rubber

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Among the given options, Wheat is not a plantation crop.

Plantation crops are typically grown on large estates with the primary purpose of export or large-scale processing. They are usually perennial crops or annual crops cultivated using methods similar to perennials on large farms.
– Coffee: Perennial crop, grown on plantations.
– Sugarcane: Often grown on large farms, historically associated with plantations in many regions.
– Wheat: A staple food grain, typically grown as a field crop in extensive or intensive farming systems, not considered a plantation crop.
– Rubber: Perennial tree crop, widely grown on plantations.

Other examples of plantation crops include tea, cocoa, cotton, oil palm, and specific spices like cardamom. Wheat is a field crop usually cultivated on small to large farms, but not typically categorised under the ‘plantation’ model which implies specific economic and organisational structures often linked to colonial history or large-scale commercial export.

36. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Regional Block consist

ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Regional Block consists of a number of countries. Which one of the following groups of countries is a part of this block ?

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, Myanmar

Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia, Philippines, China

Indonesia, Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, China, Myanmar

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The group of countries that is a part of the ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) block among the given options is Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.

ASEAN comprises ten member states: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Option B lists six of these ten members.

ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the founding fathers of ASEAN: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam joined on 7 January 1984, Vietnam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999.

37. In which stage of ‘demographic transition’ is India at present ?

In which stage of ‘demographic transition’ is India at present ?

High birth rate and high death rate

High birth rate and low death rate

High birth rate and falling death rate

Low birth rate and low death rate

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India is generally considered to be in the later part of Stage 2 or entering Stage 3 of the demographic transition model. Among the given options, “High birth rate and low death rate” (Stage 2) best describes the condition leading to the significant population growth experienced by India, where death rates have fallen substantially while birth rates, although falling, remain relatively high compared to developed countries.

The demographic transition model describes population change over time.
– Stage 1: High birth rate, high death rate.
– Stage 2: High birth rate, falling death rate (leading to rapid population growth).
– Stage 3: Falling birth rate, low death rate (population growth slows down).
– Stage 4: Low birth rate, low death rate (population stabilizes or declines).
In India, death rates declined significantly due to improved healthcare and living conditions, starting earlier than birth rates. By 2011, death rates were relatively low, while birth rates were still considerably above replacement level, resulting in a large natural increase and rapid population growth, characteristic of Stage 2 or the transition phase into Stage 3 where birth rates begin to fall more significantly. Option B, “High birth rate and low death rate,” accurately reflects the state that generates rapid growth observed in India.

While birth rates in India were indeed falling by 2011 (moving towards Stage 3), option C “High birth rate and falling death rate” is less accurate for 2011 as death rates had already largely fallen and stabilised at a low level, rather than *rapidly* falling at that specific time. Option B describes the *result* of the process where death rates fell and birth rates remained high relative to death rates.

38. Arrange the following Indian states in descending order of population

Arrange the following Indian states in descending order of population density as per the Census of India 2011 :

Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
Bihar
West Bengal

Select the answer using the code given below :

4-3-2-1

3-4-2-1

2-3-4-1

3-4-1-2

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The correct descending order of population density among the given states as per the Census of India 2011 is Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh.

According to Census 2011:
– Bihar: 1106 persons per sq km
– West Bengal: 1028 persons per sq km
– Kerala: 860 persons per sq km
– Uttar Pradesh: 829 persons per sq km
Therefore, the descending order is Bihar (3) > West Bengal (4) > Kerala (2) > Uttar Pradesh (1), which corresponds to the sequence 3-4-2-1.

Bihar was the most densely populated state in India as per the 2011 census, followed by West Bengal. The national average population density in 2011 was 382 persons per sq km.

39. If we know that ‘some utensils are not microwave-safe’ is true, it fol

If we know that ‘some utensils are not microwave-safe’ is true, it follows that

'some utensils are microwave-safe' may be also true

'no utensils are microwave-safe' must be true

'no utensils are microwave-safe' must be false

'if anything is a utensil, it must be microwave-safe' must be true

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If ‘some utensils are not microwave-safe’ is true, it follows that ‘some utensils are microwave-safe’ may be also true.

The premise ‘Some utensils are not microwave-safe’ is an ‘O’ proposition in categorical logic. The statement ‘Some utensils are microwave-safe’ is an ‘I’ proposition. According to the traditional square of opposition, ‘O’ and ‘I’ propositions are subcontraries, meaning they cannot both be false, but they can both be true. If the ‘O’ proposition (‘Some utensils are not microwave-safe’) is true, the ‘I’ proposition (‘Some utensils are microwave-safe’) is not necessarily true (e.g., if *all* utensils are not microwave-safe, then ‘some are not’ is true and ‘some are’ is false). However, the ‘I’ proposition is also not necessarily false; it is perfectly possible for some utensils to be microwave-safe while others are not. Therefore, the statement “‘some utensils are microwave-safe’ may be also true” accurately reflects this possibility which is consistent with the premise.

Options B and C concern the statement ‘no utensils are microwave-safe’ (‘E’ proposition). If ‘some utensils are not microwave-safe’ (‘O’) is true, ‘no utensils are microwave-safe’ (‘E’) *can* be true (if all utensils are not microwave-safe) but it doesn’t *have* to be true. So neither ‘must be true’ nor ‘must be false’ applies to ‘E’. Option D, ‘if anything is a utensil, it must be microwave-safe’ (‘A’ proposition), is the contradictory of ‘some utensils are not microwave-safe’ (‘O’). If ‘O’ is true, ‘A’ must be false. So D is contradicted, not followed. Option A is the only statement describing a possibility that is consistent with and thus ‘follows’ from the premise in the sense that the possibility exists.

40. Given that 1. Some dentists are Asians. 2. Some Asians are not pedi

Given that

1. Some dentists are Asians.
2. Some Asians are not pediatricians.

Which one among the following is not implied ?

Some people are not pediatricians

No pediatricians are Asians

Some Asians are dentists

There may be dentists who are not Asians

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The statement ‘No pediatricians are Asians’ is not implied by the given statements.

The given statements are:
1. Some dentists are Asians. (Overlap between Dentists and Asians)
2. Some Asians are not pediatricians. (Some Asians are outside the group of Pediatricians)
Statement 2 only tells us that the set of Asians is not entirely contained within the set of Pediatricians. It does not preclude the possibility that some pediatricians are also Asians. It is entirely consistent with the statements that some, or even many, pediatricians are Asian. Therefore, the statement ‘No pediatricians are Asians’ is not a necessary conclusion and is thus not implied.

Let’s check the other options:
A) Some people are not pediatricians: Asians are people. Statement 2 says some Asians are not pediatricians. Thus, some people are not pediatricians. This is implied.
C) Some Asians are dentists: This is the direct meaning of Statement 1. This is implied.
D) There may be dentists who are not Asians: Statement 1 says *some* dentists are Asians. This leaves open the possibility that there are other dentists who are not Asian. This possibility is consistent with the statements and is not ruled out. In the context of logic puzzles, if a possibility is consistent with the premises, the statement that this possibility *may* exist is often considered implied. Option B, however, is a definite statement that is not supported by the premises and can be false.