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  • Question
  • Statement
    The State Government has unilaterally increased octroi by five per cent on all commodities entering into the state without seeking approval of the Central Government.
    Assumption
    I. The State Government may be able to important its decision.
    II. The Central Government may agree to support the State Government's decision.
    III. The State Government may be able to earn considerable amount the additional octroi.


  • Options
  • A. II and III are implicit
  • B. I and II are implicit
  • C. None is implicit
  • D. All are implicit

  • Correct Answer
  • All are implicit 

    Explanation

    The decision of State Government to increases octroi by 5% is based on the assumption that the State Government is competent to implement the decision and also get the consent of Central Government. The hike is in view of earning additional amount. Therefore, all are implicit.


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    • 1. 3, 10, 27, 4, 16, 64, 5, 25, 125

    • Options
    • A. 3
    • B. 4
    • C. 10
    • D. 27
    • Discuss
    • 2. 
      Statement:
      The textbook variety of the profession and practice of democracy has not worked in countries like India where ground realities are different.
      Assumptions:
      I. Democracy is not suitable for poor countries.
      II. The ground realities of different countries differ from one another.

    • Options
    • A. if only assumption I is implicit.
    • B. if only assumption II is implicit.
    • C. if either I or II is implicit.
    • D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
    • Discuss
    • 3. 'Dogs' is related to 'Bark' in the same way as 'Goats' is related to:

    • Options
    • A. Bleat
    • B. Crow
    • C. Grunt
    • D. Howl
    • Discuss
    • 4. 
      aa ? bb ? aa ? abbbb ? a

    • Options
    • A. bbaa
    • B. aabb
    • C. baba
    • D. abab
    • Discuss
    • 5. 
      Statement:
      Should the government allow use of LPG as a fuel for commercial vehicles?
      Arguments:
      I. No, when the petroleum agencies cannot fulfil the demand even for domestic use satisfactorily, how will they meet the demands for commercial vehicles?
      II. No, LPG fuel is not adaptable to the spark ignition engines and compressed ignition engines which are commonly used in the country.

    • Options
    • A. if only argument I is strong.
    • B. if only argument II is strong.
    • C. If either I or II is strong.
    • D. If neither I nor II is strong; and
    • Discuss
    • 6. 
      3 , 7. 5 ,15 , 37.5 , 75 ,167.5 , 375

    • Options
    • A. 167.5
    • B. 75
    • C. 37.5
    • D. 15
    • Discuss
    • 7. 
      If the Nepalese is in Track 3, the Chinese in Track 1, then the Indian could be in:

    • Options
    • A. Track 4
    • B. Track 2
    • C. Track 2 or 4
    • D. None of these
    • Discuss
    • 8. 
      Statement:
      "if you ask me about the daunting challenges that I face, I would say that my government's first priority is to improve the existing law and order situation. Then follows the issue of prices of commodities."- Mr Y, a newly appointed PM of country X
      Assumptions:
      I. If a citizen of country X can sleep peacefully, he/ she can then think of providing food to his/her family, ponder over education and move about freely in the country.
      II. Prices of the commodities affect the common man greatly.

    • Options
    • A. if only assumption I is implicit.
    • B. if only assumption II is implicit.
    • C. if either I or II is implicit.
    • D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
    • Discuss
    • 9. 
      If P denotes '÷', Q denotes 'x', R denotes '+' and S denotes '-', then
      18 Q 1 2 P 4 R 5 S 6

    • Options
    • A. 53
    • B. 59
    • C. 63
    • D. 65
    • Discuss
    • 10. 
      Statement:
      Should the Centre consult the government of a state before deploying the army in its territory for the maintenance of law and order?
      Arguments:
      I. Yes, if the state government is taken into confidence, the purpose of deploying the army will be more meaningful.
      II. No, the Centre occupies position above the states and enjoys more power than the states.

    • Options
    • A. if only argument I is strong
    • B. if only argument II is strong
    • C. if either I or II is strong
    • D. if neither I nor II is strong; and
    • Discuss


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