Question : Arrange the following historical events in the chronological order of their occurrence.
I. Non-Cooperation Movement
II. Civil Disobedience Movement
III. Chauri Chaura incident
Option 1: I, II, III
Option 2: I, III, II
Option 3: II, I, III
Option 4: III, II, I
Correct Answer: I, III, II
Solution : The correct option is I, III, II.
Mahatma Gandhi started the Non-cooperation movement to convince Indians to refuse to cooperate with the British government in exchange for self-governance.
The Chauri Chaura incident took place in British India at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of the United Province (modern Uttar Pradesh).
Mahatma Gandhi and 78 other Ashram members set off on foot for Dandi from the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, marking the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Answer laterQuestion : Which of the following is not a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?
Option 1: Afghanistan
Option 2: Bangladesh
Option 3: Bhutan
Option 4: Myanmar
Correct Answer: Myanmar
Solution : The correct answer is Myanmar.
On December 8, 1985, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was founded. On January 17, 1987, the association's secretariat was established in Kathmandu, Nepal. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are the eight nations that makeup SAARC.
Question : Pune-based Zomato Ltd. is a maker of electronics products. It deals in both laptops and mobile phones in addition to products like books, musical instruments, videotapes, etc. The business was organised functionally, with separate divisions for production, marketing, and finance. The products were being looked after by all the functional heads, while occasionally their tasks crossed over. Conflicts between departments and issues with cooperation resulted from this. Rahul, the CEO of the company, chose to categorise computers and mobile phones under "consumer electronics" and books, musical instruments, videotapes, and other items under "Media" to facilitate specialisation. Rahul has completed a task related to one of the management functions in the process. Determine the action.
Option 1: Identification and division of work
Option 2: Departmentalisation
Option 3: Assignment of duties
Option 4: Establishing authority and reporting relationships
Correct Answer: Departmentalisation
Solution : Grouping similar and related jobs into larger units called departments, divisions or sections and placing them under a department head. It facilitates specialization. – The departments are linked together and are interdependent. Hence, the correct option is 2.
Question : In the context of India-US relations, cooperation in renewable energy is aimed at:
Option 1: Reducing carbon emissions
Option 2: Increasing oil imports
Option 3: Enhancing military capabilities
Option 4: Promoting nuclear energy
Correct Answer: Reducing carbon emissions
Solution : In the context of India-US relations, cooperation in renewable energy is aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development.
Question : Case Study:
ABC Manufacturing has implemented scientific management principles to improve productivity. Employees are encouraged to work together towards common goals. Which principle of scientific management is exemplified here?
Option 1: Harmony, not discord
Option 2: Cooperation, not individualism
Option 3: Development of each person to their greatest efficiency
Option 4: Science, not the rule of thumb
Correct Answer: Cooperation, not individualism
Solution : The correct answer is (b) Cooperation, not individualism
Cooperation, not individualism principle underscores the importance of fostering cooperation and collaboration among employees rather than relying solely on individual efforts. It aligns with the scenario where employees are encouraged to work together towards common goals, optimizing overall productivity. In summary, ABC Manufacturing encouraging employees to work together towards common goals aligns with the principle of "cooperation, not individualism," which promotes collaboration and collective efforts to optimize productivity and achieve organizational objectives.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The G20, or Group of Twenty, is an international forum which (1)_______ 19 countries and the European Union (EU). It focuses on significant global economic challenges such as international financial (2)_______, climate change mitigation, and (3) development. In 1999, the G20 was formed in (4)______ to various global economic crises. The G20 (5)______ itself the principal arena for international economic and financial cooperation during its 2009 meeting.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: values
Option 2: designated
Option 3: appointed
Option 4: offered
Correct Answer: designated
Solution : The right choice is the second option.
Using designated in the sentence means that during its 2009 meeting, the G20 officially assigned or declared itself to be the primary forum for international economic and financial cooperation. This term indicates a self-assignment of a specific role or status by the G20.
The meanings of the other words are as follows:
- Values: This refers to principles or standards considered important and desirable.
- Appointed: This refers to the act of officially assigning someone to a particular position or task.
- Offered: This implies providing something willingly or presenting something for consideration.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "The G20 designated itself the principal arena for international economic and financial cooperation during its 2009 meeting."
Question : The establishment of global environmental norms reflects:
Option 1: A focus on economic development without regard for environmental impacts
Option 2: The growing awareness of the need for global cooperation on environmental issues
Option 3: The rejection of sustainable development principles
Option 4: A preference for national policies over international agreements
Correct Answer: The growing awareness of the need for global cooperation on environmental issues
Solution : The establishment of global environmental norms reflects the growing awareness of the need for global cooperation on environmental issues, recognizing that addressing environmental challenges requires collective action and shared responsibility.
Question : Gandhi's 'Dandi March' is associated with:
Option 1: Khilafat movement
Option 2: Civil Disobedience movement
Option 3: Non-cooperation movement
Option 4: Quit India movement
Correct Answer: Civil Disobedience movement
Solution : The correct answer is the Civil Disobedience movement.
To violate the British Government's Salt law, Mahatma Gandhi began the Dandi March. A component of the Civil Disobedience movement was the Dandi March. To produce salt from the sea and disobey the salt law, Mahatma Gandhi began a 24-day march from his Sabarmati Ashram to the coastal town of Dandi.
Question : In which year did India officially join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a full-fledged member?
Option 1: 2016
Option 2: 2015
Option 3: 2018
Option 4: 2017
Correct Answer: 2017
Solution : The correct option is 2017.
India officially joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a full-fledged member on June 9, 2017, during the organisation's summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic and security alliance. The SCO was founded in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. India, along with Pakistan, became a full member of the SCO in 2017.
Question : Sarvodaya stands for
Option 1: Total revolution .
Option 2: Non-cooperation.
Option 3: Upliftment of all.
Option 4: Non-violence .
Correct Answer: Upliftment of all.
Solution : The correct option is -
'Universal Uplift' or 'Progress of All' are the meanings of the phrase 'Sarvodaya. The phrase was first used by Mahatma Gandhi to describe the aim of his own political philosophy in his 1908 translation of "Unto This Last," a work by John Ruskin on political economy.
