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General Studies Preliminary Paper May 15, 2005
Time Allowed: Two Hours
Maximum Marks: 150
Total Questions: 150
109. An equilateral triangular plate is to be cut into n number of identical small equilateral triangular plates. Which one of the following can be possible value of n?
(a) 196
(b) 216
(c) 256
(d) 296
Ans: c; 256
Authentication/Validation/Verification/Argument/Elaboration
Courtesy and Acknowledge: Chandermohan, BE. Thapar College, Patiala, Presently, M Tech, IISE, Bangalore.
110. Ten Identical particles are moving randomly inside a closed box. What is the probability that at any given point of time all the ten particles will be lying in the same half of the box?
(a) 1/2
(b) 1/5
(c) 2/9
(d) 2/11
Ans: d; 2/11
Authentication/Validation/Verification/Argument/Elaboration
Courtesy and Acknowledge: Chandermohan, BE. Thapar College, Patiala, Presently, M Tech, IISE, Bangalore.
111. Consider the following statements:
1. Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) has been established by the International Development Association (IDA) to provide further assistance to low-income countries facing high level indebtedness.
2. Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) is one of the institutes that provides training in macroeconomic analysis and policy, and relates subjects as a part of programme of the IMF institute.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: b; 2 only i.e. Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) is one of the institutes that provides training in macroeconomic analysis and policy, and relates subjects as a part of programme of the IMF institute.
Authentication/Validation/Verification/Argument/Elaboration
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112. Consider the following statements:
1. During the process of osmosis, the solvent travels from concentrated solution to the diluted solution.
2. In the reverse osmosis, external pressure is applied to the dilute solution.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: b; 2 only i.e. In the reverse osmosis, external pressure is applied to the dilute solution.
Authentication/Validation/Verification/Argument/Elaboration
During the process of osmosis, the solvent travels from diluted solution to the concentrated solution. It is a concept of Botany concerning a process of movement of water in plants under special conditions.
Rest is pending
113. Consider the following statements:
1. Great Britain comprises England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2. England covers less than 60% of the total area of the United Kingdom.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: b; 2 i.e. England covers less than 60% of the total area of the United Kingdom.
Authentication/Validation/Verification/Argument/Elaboration
Pending
114. Consider the following statements:
1. The Parliament of Russia is called Federal Assembly.
2. The Council of the Federation in the Russian Parliament is the lower house.
3. The name of the upper house in the Russian parliament is State Duma.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 only
Ans: d; 1 only
General Studies Preliminary Paper May 15, 2005
Time Allowed: Two Hours
Maximum Marks: 150
Total Questions: 150
109. An equilateral triangular plate is to be cut into n number of identical small equilateral triangular plates. Which one of the following can be possible value of n?
(a) 196
(b) 216
(c) 256
(d) 296
Ans: c; 256
Authentication/Validation/Verification/Argument/Elaboration
Courtesy and Acknowledge: Chandermohan, BE. Thapar College, Patiala, Presently, M Tech, IISE, Bangalore.
110. Ten Identical particles are moving randomly inside a closed box. What is the probability that at any given point of time all the ten particles will be lying in the same half of the box?
(a) 1/2
(b) 1/5
(c) 2/9
(d) 2/11
Ans: d; 2/11
Authentication/Validation/Verification/Argument/Elaboration
Courtesy and Acknowledge: Chandermohan, BE. Thapar College, Patiala, Presently, M Tech, IISE, Bangalore.
111. Consider the following statements:
1. Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) has been established by the International Development Association (IDA) to provide further assistance to low-income countries facing high level indebtedness.
2. Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) is one of the institutes that provides training in macroeconomic analysis and policy, and relates subjects as a part of programme of the IMF institute.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: b; 2 only i.e. Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) is one of the institutes that provides training in macroeconomic analysis and policy, and relates subjects as a part of programme of the IMF institute.
Authentication/Validation/Verification/Argument/Elaboration
Pending
112. Consider the following statements:
1. During the process of osmosis, the solvent travels from concentrated solution to the diluted solution.
2. In the reverse osmosis, external pressure is applied to the dilute solution.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: b; 2 only i.e. In the reverse osmosis, external pressure is applied to the dilute solution.
Authentication/Validation/Verification/Argument/Elaboration
During the process of osmosis, the solvent travels from diluted solution to the concentrated solution. It is a concept of Botany concerning a process of movement of water in plants under special conditions.
Rest is pending
113. Consider the following statements:
1. Great Britain comprises England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2. England covers less than 60% of the total area of the United Kingdom.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: b; 2 i.e. England covers less than 60% of the total area of the United Kingdom.
Authentication/Validation/Verification/Argument/Elaboration
Pending
114. Consider the following statements:
1. The Parliament of Russia is called Federal Assembly.
2. The Council of the Federation in the Russian Parliament is the lower house.
3. The name of the upper house in the Russian parliament is State Duma.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 only
Ans: d; 1 only
Corrected and edited on May 31, 2005.
Special Thanks to Sudhakar Tripathi, who identified the wrong answer and provided the correct and facts based answer. I am obliged to him.
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