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NLSIU-2005

SECTION – I: ENGLISH

Read the following passage carefully before attempting the questions given Part A& BNanotechnology is set to affect almost every aspect of our lives, displacing oldertechnologies and enabling radically new products and progress. This is a bold claim, but ithas pretty much become established doctrine among the governments of the majoreconomics. If it is even half right, the implications are profound. How should societyrespond to this coming revolution? Will we be in a position to participate, or will be passivereceivers or rejecters of innovations concocted by a handful of technologies?Nanotechnology could result in valuable innovations. There are however, some causes forconcern. It could offer a route towards the goal of the clean energy system we so desperatelyneed if we are to avoid climate change, air pollution and nuclear waste. But the prioritiesaccorded to environmental and social protection in the nanotech agenda seem low. How cancivil society influence technology agenda still largelydictated by a few?A technology that is fundamentally about making new things or making them in a differentway will. Sooner or later, have some impact on our environment. This could be positive,negative, or both. There is no reason to consider nanotechnologyintrinsically harmful ordamaging- indeed its breadth and its many applications make discussing it in terms of goodor ‘bad’ virtually meaningless. Faster computers and diagnostic aids will be the first visiblechanges brought about, in sharp but mundane contrast to any suggestion of global nirvana orglobal disaster.Nanoparticles are in the here and now. They are already used in a variety of applications,including sunscreens and bandages. The commercial attraction is that they have chemicalproperties not found in their bulk counter parts. The disturbing aspect is that they are goinginto our environment and our bodies while we have little knowledge about their effects onhealth and environmental fate. The mistake made with DDT is being repeated with a shinynew technology.

The interests of those who own and control new technologiesdetermine

the use to whichthey are put. Any technology in the hands of those who care little about its environmentalhealth and social impacts is an accident waiting to happen.People inevitably ask questions about new technologies – good and valid ones. Who is incontrol? Where can I get information I trust? What risks apply with what certainly and towhom? Do the risks and the benefits fall to the same people?Such questions can only be properly answered by meaningful public dialogue and by



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factoring in environmental and social goals from the start of the Research & DevelopmentProcess..

PART – A

Direction: Given below is a list of words from the above passage. Choose thealternative closest to the series in which the word is used above and shade the correct answer

in the space provided for it in the separate printed answer sheet.

Example: If the appropriate answer is (a) shade the correct answer in the space

provided for the purpose.1. Displacing(a) to change(b) to remove(c) to discharge (d) to drive out2. Enabling(a) to help (b)to hinder (c)to make possible(d) to empower3. Radically(a) basic (b) revolutionary (c) complex (d)

drastic4. Doctrine (a) policy (b) belief (c) rule (d) procedure5. Implications(a) future possibilities (b) connections

(c) to involve in illegal activity (d) inferences6. Passive(a) active (b) disinterested(c) peaceful(d) those who are leftout7 Concocted(a) planned(b) created (c) dreamed (d) defrauded8. Concern(a) company(b) related to (c) involvement (d) anxiety9. Accorded(a) granted to(b) agreed upon (c)to take for granted (d) as per10. Dictated(a) stated by (b) determined by

(c) agreed upon by (d) authoritarian attitude11. Intrinsically(a) internally (b)externally (c)inherently (d) intricately12. Breadth(a) dimensions (b) of a wide range (c)narrow (d) long-term13. Sharp(a) keen (b) fine (c) abrupt (d) clear14. Global nirvana(a) world peace (b) world order

(c) spiritual liberation (d) a much better world

15. Here and now(a) in this place (b) insignificant(c) in the present (d) in the immediate future16. Bulk(a) size (b) importance (c) larger in volume (d) unpackaged17. Fate(a) outcomes (b) doom (c), disaster (d) inevitable18. Determine(a)to conclude (b)to give direction to (c)to prevent (d) to agreeupon19. Dialogue (a) conversation (b) exchange of opinions

(c) speeches (d) conflict20. Factoring in(a) understanding factors (b) deciding on the factors

(c) investigating the reasons (d) taking into accountPART - B

Direction : Choose the correct alternative in response to the questions that follow and shadethe correct answer in the space provided for it on the separate printed answer sheet. The

questions are based on the passage above.21. According to the author, which of the following is not a cause for concern vis-a-visnanotechnology ?

(a) Technology agendas are driven by a powerful minority.(b) It allows the possibility of a new energy system.(c) The priority given to the environment.(d) The priority given to social protection.



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22. Which of the following ideas figures in Paragraph IR of the passage ?(a) Governments are enthusiastic about the new technology.(b) More research into environmental consequences is required.(c) The initial effects are more likely to be small-scale rather than large-scale.

(d) Discussions on the issue of nanotechnology are virtually meaningless.23.. Which of the following is not described in the passage as-one of the disturbing

aspects of nanoparticles ?(a) Not enough research has, been undertaken into their effect on the body.(b) Not enough research has been undertaken into their effect on the

environment.(c) We do not know enough about what will happen to nanoparticles after they

are put to use.(d) Nanoparticles penetrate the environment in the same way as DDT.

24. The author uses the teen 'shiny' while talking about nanoparticles in order to :(a) draw our attention to the physical features of nanoparticles.(b) emphasise its novel attractions.(c) show us how it is similar to DDT.,(d), remind us that they are currently used in sunscreens.

25. Which of the following do not figure among the author's predictions about questionsthat ordinary people will one day ask 9(a) The social distribution of advantages and disadvantages stemming from thenew technology.(b) Reliable statistics with regard to the effects of nanotechnology.(c) Credible sources of information.(d) Meaningful public dialogue.

PART - C

Direction- Choose the appropriate article (a, an, or the) to fill the blank in each of the

sentences/phrases below. Choose the option (d) if no article is required: Shade the

appropriate answer in the space provided for it on the separate printed answer sheet.

26. For players of online role-playing games such as Ever Quest and World of Warcraft,battling monsters and amassing treasure is _ enjoyable form of escapism. (a) a(b)an (c) the (d) no article

27. Yet — real and virtual worlds are increasingly intertwined.(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) no-article

28. For many years, game items have been trade online : virtual objects are sold for realmoney to……… tune of at least $ 100 million every year.(a) a- (b) an (c) the (d) no article

29. Six months ago……. anonymous Project Entropia player paid $ 26,500(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) no article

30. For…………island.(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) no article

31. In ……. game's virtual world.

(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) no article32. This month, …….Ultima Online player set up schemes to let players donate itemsand-thus raise money for tsunami relief (a) a (b) an (c) the (d) no article

33. Some games ban…… sale of game items.(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) no article

34. …………few encourage it.



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(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) no article

35. Most turn……. blind eye.(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) no article

PART - D

Direction Given below are FIVE different sentences where the sentences are not in

order. In each case, choose the correct order in which the sentences can be rearrangedto form a coherent paragraph. Shade the appropriate answer in the space provided for

it on the separate printed answer sheet.36. i) These substances were the new chemicals patented during and after World

War II .such as DDT, insecticide that found wide favour among farmers andscientists.ii Rachel Carson described the contamination of the environment with

substances of incredible potential for harm as the 'central problem' of our age.iii) Used fora worthy purpose - to increase food production by eliminating pests -these manipulated chemicals became, in Carson's colourful language, 'elixirs of death'and,, 'a battery of poisons of truly extraordinary powers'.iv) DDT was only the most prominent of an array of pesticides synthesized bychemists for use on the farm and in the factory.v)Between 1947 and 1960, the output of these pesticides in the U.S. jumped from1.24 to 6.37 million pounds.

(a) ii, i, iii, v, iv (b) i, ii, iii, v, iv(c) V,. iii, ii, iv, i (d) ii, i, iv, v, iii

37. i) The men worked for the most part as solicitors, clergymen and officials.ii) Two of Verrier's uncles, and two of his cousins, served in the Indian Civil

Service.iii) The Elwins were an Anglo-Saxon family of genteel but not aristocratic

background, archetypes of what George Orwell once called the 'lower-upper-

middle-class'.iv) Harry Verner Holman Elwin, to provide a full name he rarely used, was bornin Dover on 29 August 1902.(a) ii, i, iii, iv (b) iv, iii, i, ii(c) iii, ii, iv, i (d) iv, ii, i, iii

38. i) The days of their week were named after the seven planets known at thattime. Various countries have tried to change the habit, but always have been defeatedby the force of custom.iii) In 1792, the French introduced a decimal 10-day week to go with their metricsystem, but it was soon abolished by Napoleon.iv) The seven-day week, which is now standard throughout the world, seems tohave originated with the Babylonians about 4000 years ago.v) Russian efforts to start a five-day week in 1929 and a six-day week in 1932

fill led because people ignored them.(a) ii, i, iii, v, iv (b) iv, i, iii, v, ii(c), iv, i, ii; iii, v (d) ii, i, iv, v, iii

39. i) But if the legend is to be believed, two vastly bigger civilizations havevanished without a trace - also victims of natural disasters.ii) Stories of lost continents and cities have stiffed men's minds for centuries.iii) They are the continents of Lemuria and Mu.



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iv) To this day the search goes on for Atlantis which was supposedly destroyedby earthquakes and tidal waves in the 15" century B.C.

(a) ii, i, iii, iv (b) ii, iv, i, iii(c) ii, iii, iv, i (d), iv, ii, i, iii

40. i) You catch a cold by coming into contact with someone who already has one.ii) They are not.iii) If cold causes cold, it would be reasonable to expect Eskimos to suffer fromthem permanently !iv) The most common fallacy of all is that colds are caused by cold. The cause isa virus, which is passed on from person to person.

(a) iv, ii, v, iii, i(c) iv, ii, V, i, iii(b) iv, i, iii, v, ii(d) ii, i, iv, v, iii

PART - E

Direction :Given below are FOUR list ofwords followed by some choices. In each case,

choose the word that you can combine with every word in that particular list to form a

familiar word or phrase. Shade the appropriate answer in the space provided for it on

the separate printed answer sheet.

41. Away, Through, Up, Strings(a) break (b) go (c) pull (d) get

42. Forward, Across,., Around, Upon(a) straight (b) come (c) fast (d) mark

43. Slide, Mark, Fill, Mine(a) under (b), water (c) down (d) land

44. 'Along, Down, Off, Out(a) play (b) find (c) burst (d) beat

45. In, Down, For, Out(a) pray (b) try (c) grow (d) stand

SECTION - II : GENERAL KNOWLEDGE46. The United Nations declared the year…….. as the "International Year of Disabled Persons".(a) 1976 (b) 1981(c) 1985 (d) 1983

47. Labourers below the age of years of age are called child labourers.(a) 10 years(b) 18 years (c) 14 years (d) 8 years

48. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution(a) Right to Property (b) Right to free speech(c) Right to equality (d) Right to freedom of religion

49. Human development index as per UNDP is the cumulative measurement of the(a) Longevity, prosperity and knowledge.(b) Longevity, knowledge and decent standard of living.

(c) Knowledge, health and prosperity.(d) Health, knowledge and decent standard of living.50. Human beings perspire,

(a) to keep good health.(b) because of high blood pressure.(c) because of tension.(d) to keep our body cool in a hot environment.

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(b) It refers to under-developed countries.(c)It refers to backward countries.(d)It refers to the Commonwealth countries.

52. Which modem kingdom was founded in 1932 by uniting the four tribunal Provincesof Hejay, Asir, Najd and Al Hasa

(a) Sultanate of Oman (b) Kuwait(c)Saudi Arabia (d) Iran53. Who among the following Indian actors has been conferred the Order of the British

Empire (OBE) by the British Crown, in recognition of his outstanding services to theBritish film industry ?(a) Ompuri(b)Nazeeruddin Shah(c)Aamir Khan (d) Amitabh Bachhan

54. Which of the following can be cited as the most valid reason for disguisedunemployment in rural areas ?(a) Soaring rates of illiteracy.(b) Low level of techno-awareness among the rural masses.(c) Emphasis on heavy Industry model for economic development.(d) Too much of population pressure coupled with half-hearted implementationof agrarian reform.

55. Which of the following is the best way in which a multinational can be defined ?(a) A company holds monopoly over the sale of certain commodities in a numberof countries.(b) A company set up with foreign capital.(c) A company having operations in many countries.(d) A joint venture company operating ;n more than one country.

56. Ice cubes are floating in glass of water. When the ice cubes melt, the water level inthe glass(a) will increase.(b) will remain unchanged.(c) will first increase and then start decreasing .(d) will first decrease and as the ice melts it starts increasing.

57. The first musician to receive the prestigious Bharath Ratna award(a) Latha Mangeshkar (b) P.B.'Srinivas

(c) Zakir Hussain (d) M.S. Subbalakshini58. Autocracy indicates(a) a government where the law and order has failed.(b) a government which is in the hands of few people who are elite.(c) a government in which the supreme power of the State is exerciseddictatorially,(d) a government where there is self rule..

59. Doctrine of Lapse means(a) The method used by Lord Dalhousie to annex the territories of Indian rulers

who died without leaving behind natural heirs.(b) A process where a bill introduced in the Parliament lapses because it has not

been passed by majority of the members present.(c) It means the lapse of Budget allocated to a particular purpose, but not utilised

in the Budget Year.(d) None of the above.60. Prorogation is

(a) Prolonging the Session of the Parliament by the President(b) Adjourning the Sitting of the Parliament by the Speaker.(c) Termination of a Session of the Parliament by the President.(d) Taking short interval by the Parliament for discussion among political parties,



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before they vote on a bill.'61. The National Commission for Women was set up in

(a) 1990 (b) 1987 (c) 1995 (d) 199262. Indian Sub-continent consists of the following countries

(a) Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.(b) All the SAARC countries.(c) India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.(d) India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

63. Interest groups in democracies are(a) the non-Governmental organizations(b) the organised groups representing the varied interests of the citizens.(c) Independent political parties(d) Trade Unions

64. By-elections are held when(a) the Parliament is dissolved before the expiry of its full term(b) No party gets a majority in the elections and hence cannot form the

government(c) If a vacancy arises in any Constituency for reasons like death, resignation,

etc., of an elected candidate(d) in all the above circumstances.

65. The President of the Constituent Assembly which prepared the Indian Constitutionwas(a) B.R. Ambedkar (b) Raj endra Prasad(c) K.M. Munshi (d), Sardar Vallabhai Patel

66. SAARC Summit scheduled for 6t' & 7" February 2005 at Bangladesh was(a) indefinitely postponed because of poor security conditions and Royal Coup in

Nepal(b) postponed to next year because of poor security conditions and Royal Coup

in Nepal(c) indefinitely postponed as there was no proper agenda for discussions and the

Royal Coup in Nepal(d) postponed to next year because of tsunami and Royal Coup in Nepal.67. The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has declared……….as a

model State in implementing the Disabilities Act.(a) Delhi (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Kerala (d)' Karnataka

68. Eminent Historian Ms. Romila. Tapar hasa) received Padma Vibhushan Award.b) received Padmashri Award.(c) declined to accept Padma Vibhushan Award.d) declined to accept Padmashri Award.

69. Who succeeded Passer Arafat as the President of Palestine(a) Mahmoud Abbas (C) Sayyed Ummar(b) Mahmoud Hussain (d) None of the above

70. International Women's Day and World Disabled Day are respectively as follows.(a) March 24 and March 26 (c ) March 8 and March 23(b) March 21 and March 23 (d) March 8. and December 2

71. The infamous Berlin Wall was pulled down on(a) 10th November, 1989 (b) 10th November, 1988(c) Ist January, 1990 (d) Ist January, 1989

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(a) available against the Police or Bureaucracy.(b) available in all cases of wrongful deprivation of personal liberty or wrongful

detention.(c) available as a Fundamental right

(d) to produce the body.73. Noble Prizes are awarded for greatest contribution in the fields of.

(a) . Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, World Peace and Economics.(b) Physics, Chemistry, Literature, World Peace and Preserving environment.(c) Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Literature and World Peace..(d) Physics, Astronomy, Medicine, Literature and World Peace.

74. Sania Mirza has(a) created history in open tennis. She is from Delhi(b) created. history in open tennis. She is from Hyderabad(c) created history in Badminton. She is from Hyderabad(d) created history in tennis. She is from Lucknow.

75. The Taj Mahotsav was celebrated to mark the……. anniversary of the TajMahal in Agra.(a) 200th (b) 250th (c) 300th (d) 350th

SECTION - III : MATHEMATICAL ABILITY76. In the series 2. 15, 41; 80, X; X is

(a) 111 I (b) 120 (c) . 121 (d) 13277. A clock gains 5 minutes every hour. The angle traversed by the seconds hand in one

minute is(a) 360° (b) 366° (c) 380° (d) 390°

78. 5" of September is Teachers' day and it fell on Monday in 1994. Then Children's dayon 14`'' November 1996 fell on(a) Thursday (b) Wednesday (c) Friday (d) Tuesday

79. Two missiles sped directly at each other, one at 1200 km/-h and the other at 1500

km/h. Initially they are 8190 km apart and are fired simultaneously. After whatinterval of time they collide ?(a) 3 hours (b) 3 hours 2 minutes(c) 3 hours 4 minutes (d) 3 hours 6 minutes 570

80. Asha purchased a saree for Rs. 2664/-. On wearing it, she realised that it was half ameter shorter than the required length. She made a mental calculation and found thatshe was cheated of Rs.222. What is the actual length of this saree(a) 5 meters (b) 6 meters 5 Y2 meter' (d) 4 Y2 meters S

81. The average of seven numbers is 40. The total of four of them is 178. The remainingthree numbers are in the ratio of I : 2: 3. These three numbers are(a) 15,30,45 (b) 16,32,48 (c) 17,34,51(d) 18,36,54

82. A mother is three times the age of her daughter. Four years back, the daughter wasone fourth the age of her father. If the father is four years older than the mother, what

is the age of the daughter ?(a) 16 years (b) 14 years (c) 15 years (d) 12 years83. A company manufacturing steel increased the price by 50%. In order to restore to the

original price, the new price must be reduced by(a) 33% (b) 33"'% (c) 3325% (d). 50%

84. In a school of 550 students, the ratio of boys and girls is 6 : 5. How many more girlsare to be admitted to make the ratio equal.?



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(a) 40 (b) 50 - (c) 60 (d) 15085. A sugar merchant announces that he will sell sugar at the cost price but uses a weight

of 450 gms instead of 500 gins. His percentage profit is(a) 12% (b) 10% (c) , 11,'1'% (d) 101/9%

86. Out of a- sum of Rs. 7200/-, Bharat invested a part of it in Fixed Deposit at 4% perannum for 2 years and the remaining at 6% for 4 years, on simple interest. If theinterest on the first part for 2 years'is equal to the interest on the second part after 4years, then the second sum is(a) Rs. 1600/- , (b) Rs. 1700/- (c) Rs. 1800/- (d) Rs. 2000

87. Ina girls' hostel every one possess either cell phone or a scooter or both. If 90% of thegirls own a. cell phone and 15% own a scooter, what is the percentage of cell ownerswho also own scooters ?(a) 15% . (b) 20% (c) 10% (d) 5%

SECTION - IV. LEGAL REASONINGDirection:- In each question, there is a principle followed by certain facts and fourprobable answers. Identify the most probable answer that can be reached when the principle isapplied to the facts. Shade the identified answer88. Principle An agreement enforceable by law is a contract. A person who is a

minor (below 18 years) is not competent to contract.-Facts : Mr. Ashok is aged 17. 1/2 years and studying in Pre-Degree course. He asked hisfather's friend Mr. Rajendra for a loan of Rs. 50,000/-. Mr. Rajendra asked Mr. Ashok toexecute a promissory note stating that he will repay the amount in one year time along with18% interest per annum on the principle amount of Rs. 50,000/-. During the one year period,Mr. Ashok has spent the entire amount of Rs. 50,000/-, on entertaining his friends.Mr. Rajendra.has asked Mr. Ashok to repay the loan as agreed along with interest. Mr.Ashok has refused to honour the promise as per the promissory note.

(a) Mr. Rajendra can file a suit in the Court and the court will order Mr. Ashok topay the loan as per the promissory note executed.

(b) Mr. Rajendra will have to tell the parents of Mr. Ashok and they have torepay the amount.(c) Mr. Rajendra, cannot legally recover the amount he has paid.(d) Mr. Rajendra can wait till Mr. Ashok gets a job and then recover the

samount.89. Principle :-When there is breach of contract, the resulting damages will have to bepaid by the party breaching the contract to the -aggrieved party. However, the parties

are free to -agree as to damages payable in advance in case there is breach of contract.Facts : Mr. Ramesh entered into a contract with Mr. Ramakrishna for selling his green AltoCar for Rs. 3 lakhs. Mr. Ramakrishna was to pay Rs. 3 lakhs on or before 25' April 2005 andtake possession of the car. The party failing to honour the contract has to pay Rs. 40,000/- asdamages to the other party. Mr. Ramakrishna has not performed his part of the contract.Mr. Ramesh is claiming Rs. 40,000/-.

a) Mr. Ramesh can sell the car in the second hand market and if he suffers any loss,then only he can claim that amount from Mr. Ramakrishna.b) Mr. Ramakrishna is liable to pay the agreed damages.c) Mr. Ramesh has to prove that he has suffered Rs. 40,000/- as damages to get it.d) Mr. Ramakrishna is not liable to pay any damages as Mr. Ramesh has not suffered,any loss.

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to buy articles of household necessity. The husband is legally liable to pay the amount

towards the same.

Facts :- Mr. Sundar is the husband of Ms. Sunitha. They are living together. On 20 April2005, Ms. Sunitha has bought a diamond necklace on credit from National Jewellers.

She has told the National Jewellers that Mr. Sundar will pay the price of the necklace whichwas Rs. 1.5 lakhs. Mr. Sundar has not paid the amount.

(a) The National Jewellers cannot recover the amount. from Mr. Sundar throughCourt.

(b) The National Jewellers can recover the amount unt from Mr. Sundar throughCourt.

(c) The National Jewellers will have to first proceed against Ms. Sunitha, if shedoes not pay, then Mr. Sundar is liable to pay.

(d) Ms. Sunitha can ask her parents to pay the amount.91. Principle A person who commits an unlawful act towards another which can be

imputed to him, must repair the damage which the other person suffers as a

consequence thereof.

Facts: Mr. Rajender Singh was riding his scooter on the right side of the road which isillegal as per the Traffic Rules. Mr. Rajesh Chawla was driving his car in the oppositedirection. The two vehicles collided and resulted in loss of Rs. 50,0001- to Mr. RajenderSingh. This includes his medical expenses and damage to the scooter. In this accident there isno fault on the part of Mr. Rajesh Chawla.

a) Mr. Rajendra Singh will not get any amount as damages.b) Mr. Rajendra Singh will get full compensation.c) Mr. Rajendra, Singh will get part of compensation.(d) Both will have to share the damages.

92. Principle: 'A' commits a tort if, without lawful justification, he persuades

'B' to breach his contract with 'C'. Strike is breach of contract of employment.

Facts:- Mr. Mahesh who is a workman in National Steel Company persuades Mr. Joseph to join the strike along with others demanding the reinstatement of a convicted worker of the

National Steel Company. Mr. Joseph joins the strike.(a) Mr. Mahesh is right in doing so.(b) Strike is a workers' right, so there is nothing wrong in going on strike.(c) Mr. Mahesh has committed a tort.(d) Mr. Joseph has committed a tort.

93. Principle Every person has a right of self defence, if his life is underimminent threat.

Facts:- Mr. Prashanth threatens Mr. Krishna that he will kill Mr. Krishna. After saying

so, Mr. Prashanth goes to his house saying that he would get his axe.(a) Mr. Krishna will have to run away.(b) Mr. Krishna will have to go to the Police Station and file a complaint.(c) Mr. Krishna can exercise the right of self defence.d) Mr. Krishna cannot exercise the right of self defence.

94. Principle Whoever intending to take dishonestly any moveable property out of thepossession of any person without that-person's consent, moves that property in order to

such taking, is said to commit theft.Facts : Ms. Mamatha and Ms. Sundara are roommates in the Hostel. Ms. Mamatha's watchwas not functioning. She takes the costly watch of Ms. Sundara while, going for herexaminations to keep time without Sundara's permission. While Ms. Mamatha was returningfrom the examinations she has lost the watch.



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(a) Ms. Mamatha has committed the offence of theft.(b) Ms. Mamatha has not committed the offence of theft as there is no dishonestintention.(c) There cannot be a. theft between two friends like Mamatha and Sundara.

(d) None of the above.95 Principle : If any person having sufficient means, neglects or refuses to, maintain his

wife who is unable to maintain herself, she can claim maintenance from her husband by

filing an application before the Judicial Magistrate.Facts :- Ms. Poonam Saxena is married to Mr. Rajesh Khanna for the last two years. Ms.Poonam is working as a Lecturer and gets a salary of Rs. 20,000/- per month. Mr. RajeshKhanna is an Industrialist and earns about Rs. 1.5 lakhs per month. Because of somemisunderstanding between the two, Ms. Poonam Saxena is living separately in a rented house.

(a) Ms. Poonam Saxena can claim maintenance from :her -husband as he isearning lot more than her.

(b) Ms. Poonam Saxena cannot claim maintenance from Mr. kajesh Khanna.(c) Mr. Rajesh Khanna has a duty to pay maintenance to his wife in the given

circumstances.(d) Marriage is sacred and they should sort out their misunderstandings.

96. Principle An industry is a systematic activity carried on by the cooperation of the

employer and employees for the purpose of producing goods or providing services or

both.

Facts: - A charitable trust is running an Engineering college by employing 40 employees allput together. Most of the employees are teachers. As it is a charitable trust, it is not makingprofits. It is run on a no loss no profit basis for the last two years.

(a) The Engineering college in question is a non-profit making,organization..(b) The Engineering college in question is an Industry.(c) The Engineering college in question is not an industry as most of theemployees are teachers.(d) A charitable trust is not an Industry.

97. Principle A pregnant woman employee is eligible to take 4 monthsmaternity leave with pay. She can avail the leave from the 8' month of her pregnancy.

Facts:- Ms. Shantala is working for a Bio-technology company for the last three years- She isnot married but has become pregnant. She is in the early 8' month of her pregnancy.

(a) Ms. Shantala cannot take maternity leave as she is not married..(b) Becoming pregnant without marriage is immoral.(c) Ms. Shantala can take 4 months maternity leave after disclosing as to who is

responsible for her pregnancy.(d) Ms. Shantala can take 4 months maternity leave after producing medical

certificate.SECTION V: LOGICAL REASONING

Direction:- Read carefully the question and shade the most appropriate answer98. ' If it is false that 'men always obey the law', which -of the Following statements is

doubtful?, (a) Sometimes men do not obey the law.(b) A11 men obey the law.(c) Men never obey the law.(d) Some am obey the law.

99. From among the given alternatives, identify conclusion of the following argument.You cannot, taste success in life unless you work hard. You cannot be happy unless you taste



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success in life. Thereforea) You can be happy unless you work hard.b) You cannot be, happy unless you work hard.c) You cannot-work hard unless you are happy.

d) You can work hard unless you are happy.100. Identify the statement which cannot be doubted.

(a) Sense experience provides true knowledge.(b) It is reasonable to accept science and most unreasonable to believe anyreligion.(c) I am alive.(d) Whenever there is unrest in society, the police will be alert.

101. If it is true that 'good governance ensures law- and order', then identify the statementwhich has to be accepted along with the given statement.

(a) A healthy society is governed by maximum number of laws.(b) A strong government uses force to enforce law.(c) An able government very effectively uses the law to promote peace and

prosperity.(d) Law is indispensable for the society.

102. Identify the argument which has to be accepted when the premiss is accepted as true.(a) A and B are subsets of C. Therefore A and B must have at least one commonelement.(b) Every man desires happiness. Therefore happiness is desirable.(c) God is not perceivable. Therefore God does not exist.(d) Nothing comes out of nothing. Therefore something must have. existed

always.103. It is true that agriculture is the backbone of nation's economy. But it is fallacious to arguethat only agriculture should receive overriding importance.. Agriculture also depends uponother sectors like generation and distribution of power, irrigation, transportation, etc. If anyone sector suffers, its fall-out is more than obvious.

Which of the following assertions, if true, is the summary of the given passage ?(a) Budget allocation for all fields must be equal.(b) If adequate budget allocation in any one fiscal year for every sector is notpossible, then each year one sector can be provided with adequate funds.(c) Budget allocation for each sector should be need based, neither less nor more,

i.e. it should be optimum.(d) Reversion to ancient method of farming is the way out.

104. Identify the statement which has to be true.(a) When a number is multiplied by itself twice we get the cube of the givennumber.(b) There is no life on Mars.(c) Gautama Buddha opposed meat eating.(d) Playing cricket is better than swimming.

105. Which of the following statements may become true ?(a) Philosophy is the most popular subject studied by students in IndianUniversities.(b) All vehicles were driven in the past using water as fuel.(c) The U.S.A. annexed Vietnam in the early 60s.(d) An empty set consists of at least one element.

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(a) The ancient Greeks were familiar with some of the properties of magnet.(b) Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism.(c) Politicians are dishonest.(d) None of the above.

107. Both good and evil are integral parts of human being. There is no man who is purelygood and no man who is purely bad. - This being the case, crimes cannot be altogetherannihilated from the society. Hence perpetration of crimes cannot justify the glorification of crimes in films.If this argument is acceptable, which one of the following alternatives is mostsensible ?

(a) Ban films.(b) Censor scenes pertaining to crimes in society(c) Ban depicting scenes of crimes in films and instead depict only good things.

(d) Ensure that no film has the message that through crime or violence justicecan be realised.

108. If it is true that 'very rarely do we come across committed film directors', which one of the following is false beyond doubt ?

(a) We can never come across committed film directors.(b) There are committed film directors.(c) No film director is committed.(d) All film directors are committed, but we can never meet them.

109. If it is true that 'God created theUniverse', which one of the following has to be true?(a) The Universe has a beginning.(b) No one knows when the Universe came into existence.(c) God and the Universe are co-existent.(d) The Universe has a beginning and an end.

110. Which of the following cannot be tested ?(a) Consciousness is the function of neural activity.(b) Cricket is played by 11 players in each team.(c) Dr. K.V. Puttappa, wrote Ramayanadarshanam.

(d) Dr. B.R. Atnbedkar is one of the architects of Indian Constitution.111. Which one of the following is highly probable ?(a) Since Inzarnam Ul Haq was out to Anil Kumble's bowling on sevenoccasions out of eight, and given his weakness to leg spin, in the next inningsInzamam's wicket will be taken by Anil Kumble only.(b) Extensive research has established that thalidomide causes morning-sicknesswhen consumed by pregnant women. Therefore it is- likely to cause morningsickness, if administered, to any pregnant woman.(c) In the early seventies, the banks were nationalized in order to provide financialassistance to the various segments of the society. However, now the thinking is infavour of the reversal of what was initiated some three decades ago. If such a reversalcan be construed as evidence which goes against the role hitherto played by thegovernment, then we can conclude that unless the government keeps off -education -

both primary and higher-quality of education cannot be improved.(d), Among men there are smokers who do not suffer from cancer, and among womenthere are cancer patients who do not smoke. Therefore nicotine has nothing to do withcancer.

112. India has made marvelous progress in space research without any help from othernations. If the given statement is true, which of the following assertions cannot be accepted ?

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(b) Due to diversity of religion, language, caste, etc., unity is sadly lackingamong Indians which may prove fatal to progress in the long run.

(c) Indians lack the required mind-set for research in applied science.(d) Any progress in knowledge is what we have achieved with the help of our

rich heritage.113. Economic progress and social justice form the integral parts of peaceful living. Social justice cannot be meaningfully achieved unless preferential treatment is enjoyed by thedowntrodden and underprivileged. Against this background, we should 'sympatheticallyconsider the relevance or irrelevance, as the case may be, of reservation in' education andemployment - both state and private sectors.Assuming that this argument is good, which of the counter-arguments or statementsdrastically weakens the given argument ?(a) Every one has a right to choose any course or right to work. No government has any

authority to deprive the citizen of his natural right.b) Emphasis upon reservation is nothing but vote-catching gimmick. Reservation will

not help any one. Instead, it will weaken the very fabric of society.(c) Real merit is inherent in upper caste people. Reservation cannot make unequal equal.(d) For more than 50 years apart from financial assistance, reservation in education and

employment is in vogue. However, there is no perceptible change in the livingcondition of scheduled caste people from rural background. Mere monetary assistancedoes not help. Often, money without strings attached is counterproductive. Propereducation and creation of conducive atmosphere will achieve what reservation has notachieved.

114. If voters are gullible and politicians are unscrupulous, then democracy is farce. Whichone of the following statements contradicts the given statement ?

(a) Voters are shrewd and politicians are scrupulous, but democracy is farce.(b) Voters are shrewd and politicians are unscrupulous, nscrupulous, but

democracy is farce.(c) Voters are gullible and politicians are unscrupulous, but democracy is not

farce.(d) Voters are gullible and politicians are scrupulous, but democracy is not farce.115. No member of A's team can beat any member of B's team.Which of the following statements, if false, contradicts the given statement?

(a) A member of A's team can beat every member of B's team.(b) There is a member of A's team who cannot beat a member of B's team.(c) Every member of A's team can beat any member of B's team.(d) There is no one in A's team who cannot beat all members of B's team.

ANSWERS

1.b 31c 61d 91a2c 32b 62b 92c

3b 33c 63b 93d

4b 34a 64c 94b5a 35a 65b 95b6b 36d 66d 96d

7b 37b 67c 97d8d 38c 68 98b9a 39b 69a 99b



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10b 40c 70d 100c

11c 41c 71a 101c12b 42b 72b 102d13d 43d 73a 103c

14a 44a 74b 104a15c 45d 75d 105a16c 46b 76d 106c

17a 47c 77d 107d18b 48a 78a 108a19b 49b 79b 109a

20d 50d 80b 110a21b 51a 81c 111b

22c 52c 82a 112c23d 53a 83b 113d

24b 54d 84b 114d

25d 55c 85c 115b

26b 56b 86c27c 57d 87d28c 58c 88c29b 59a 89b

30b 60c 90a

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Direction: Read the passage given below, paying close attention to the words/phrase inbold type. The questions are based on the words in bold type in the

passage. Shade the appropriate answer in the space provided for it on the

separate printed answer sheet.Social engineering is a concept in political science that refers to efforts to systematically

manage popular attitudes and social behaviour on a large scale, whether bygovernments or private groups.

The team has a negative connotation, and is sometimes used as an accusation against any who propose to use law, tax policy, or other kinds of state influence to accomplish socialgoals. For instance, political conservatives in the United States have accused their opponentsof “social engineering” through their promotion of political correctness, on the basis thatpolitical correctness is an attempt to change social attitudes by defining “acceptable” and“unacceptable” language.

However, virtually all law and governance has the effect of changing behavior and can beconsidered “social engineering “to some extent. Thus whether any specific policy is labeledas “social engineering” is often a question of degree and intent. Prohibitions on murder,rape, suicide and littering are all policies aimed ay discourage perceived undesirablebehaviours, and have positive social consequences. Governments, also influence behaviourmore subtly the through incentives and disincentives built into economic policy and taxpolicy ,. For instance, and have done so for centuries. Therefore the exact boundaries of

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