Eleventh Page: General Studies Preliminary Paper 2005

As on page 22, series D

General Studies Preliminary Paper May 15, 2005
Time Allowed: Two Hours
Maximum Marks: 150
Total Questions: 150

63. A square is divided into 9 identical smaller squares. Six identical balls are to be placed in these smaller squares such that each of the three rows get at least one ball (one ball in one square only). In how many different ways can this be done?
(a) 27
(b) 36
(c) 54
(d) 81

Ans: c; 54


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64. There are 6 persons – A, B, C, D, E and F. they are to be seated in a row such that B never sits anywhere ahead of A, and C never sits anywhere ahead of B. In how many different ways can this be done?
(a) 60
(b) 72
(c) 120
(d) None

Ans: c; 120


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65. Consider the following statements:
1. Sensex is based on 50 of the most important stocks available on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
2. For calculating the Sensex, all the Sensex stocks are assigned proportional weightage.
3. New York Stock Exchange is the oldest stock exchange in the world.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None

Ans: a; 2 i.e. For calculating the Sensex, all the Sensex stocks are assigned proportional weightage.

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The Sensex (presently hovering around 6500) is based on 30 scripts. They were first selected in 1979/1980. Number of scripts have been replaced with other scripts. For calculating the Sensex, all the Sensex stocks are assigned proportional weightage.

Some details on NYSE
Kindly access the link "us.rediff.com/money/2003/nov/04quiz.htm." for more details on New York Stock Exchange.
It was started in 1792. It is one of the largest Stock Exchanges of the World. It was in September 1928 when the stock prices plumed at NYSE, that the Great Economic Depression was considered to have started. It is one of the oldest stock exchange but can not be called the oldest stock exchange in the world.
The URL is www.nyse.com. The address is 11. Wall Street New York. A related article about its history appears at http://www.hoovers.com/new-york-stock-exchange,-inc./--ID__41286--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml...

However, the first stock exchange is as follows:
The world's first stock exchange was established in Antwerp, Belgium in 1460 under the rule of Philip the Good. The Antwerp exchange traded financial securities, primarily bonds. As it only dealt in bonds, hence, the question does not pertains to this exchange. It seems, the question is about an exchange wherein the scripts of equity shares are being sold and bought along with other financial instruments. But even then option 3 can not be called correct. Rest is with the Commission people. In case, if they mean the oldest only or one of the oldest only then the answer will be c; 2 and 3.

Any view or comment in light of above elaboration??

66. Consider the following statements:
1. The Headquarters of the International Organization for Standardization are located in Rome.
2. ISO 9000 related to the quality management system and standards.
3. ISO 14000 related to environmental management system standards.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) only 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None

Ans: c; 2 and 3 i.e. ISO 9000 related to the quality management system and standards. ISO 14000 related to environmental management system standards.


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The Address of ISO is as follows:
ISO (International Standards Organization)1 rue de VarembéCase Postale 56CH1211 Geneva 20SwitzerlandPhone: 011 41 22 749 0111Fax: 011 41 22 733 3430
The URL is: URL: http://www.iso.ch...




67. Consider the following statements:
1. In the First round Table Conference, Dr. Ambedkar demanded separate electorates for the depressed classes.
2. In the Poona Act, special provisions for representation of the depressed people in the local bodies and civil services were made.
3. The Indian National Congress did not take part in the Third Round Table Conference.
Which of the following statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: c; 1 and 3 i.e. In the First round Table Conference, Dr. Ambedkar demanded separate electorates for the depressed classes. The Indian National Congress did not take part in the Third Round Table Conference.


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