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APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 1

The fact that superior service can generate a competitive advantage for a company does not mean that every attempt at improving service will create such an advantage. Investments in service, like those in production and distribution, must be balanced against other types of investments on the basis of direct, tangible benefits such as cost reduction and increased revenues. If a company is already effectively on a par with its competitors because it provides service that avoids a damaging reputation and keeps customers from leaving at an unacceptable rate, then investment in higher service levels may be wasted, since service is a deciding factor for customers only in extreme situations.
This truth was not apparent to managers of one regional bank, which failed to improve its competitive position despite its investment in reducing the time a customer had to wait for a teller. The bank managers did not recognize the level of customer inertia in the consumer banking industry that arises from the inconvenience of switching banks. Nor did they analyze their service improvement to determine whether it would attract new customers by producing a new standard of service that would excite customers or by proving difficult for competitors to copy. The only merit of the improvement was that it could easily be described to customers.

According to the passage, investments in service are comparable to investments in production and distribution in terms of the

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 1

From the passage it can be inferred that investments in service are comparable to investments in production and distribution in terms of the basis on which they need to be 
weighed. 

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 2

The fact that superior service can generate a competitive advantage for a company does not mean that every attempt at improving service will create such an advantage. Investments in service, like those in production and distribution, must be balanced against other types of investments on the basis of direct, tangible benefits such as cost reduction and increased revenues. If a company is already effectively on a par with its competitors because it provides service that avoids a damaging reputation and keeps customers from leaving at an unacceptable rate, then investment in higher service levels may be wasted, since service is a deciding factor for customers only in extreme situations.
This truth was not apparent to managers of one regional bank, which failed to improve its competitive position despite its investment in reducing the time a customer had to wait for a teller. The bank managers did not recognize the level of customer inertia in the consumer banking industry that arises from the inconvenience of switching banks. Nor did they analyze their service improvement to determine whether it would attract new customers by producing a new standard of service that would excite customers or by proving difficult for competitors to copy. The only merit of the improvement was that it could easily be described to customers.

The passage suggests which of the following about service provided by the regional bank prior to its investment in enhancing that service?

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 2

In the passage it is mentioned that “If a company is already effectively on a par with its competitors because it provides service that avoids a damaging reputation and keeps customers from leaving at an unacceptable rate, then investment in higher service levels may be wasted” implies that the passage suggests to enable the bank to retain customers at an acceptable rate prior to its investment in enhancing that service. 

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APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 3

​The fact that superior service can generate a competitive advantage for a company does not mean that every attempt at improving service will create such an advantage. Investments in service, like those in production and distribution, must be balanced against other types of investments on the basis of direct, tangible benefits such as cost reduction and increased revenues. If a company is already effectively on a par with its competitors because it provides service that avoids a damaging reputation and keeps customers from leaving at an unacceptable rate, then investment in higher service levels may be wasted, since service is a deciding factor for customers only in extreme situations.

This truth was not apparent to managers of one regional bank, which failed to improve its competitive position despite its investment in reducing the time a customer had to wait for a teller. The bank managers did not recognize the level of customer inertia in the consumer banking industry that arises from the inconvenience of switching banks. Nor did they analyze their service improvement to determine whether it would attract new customers by producing a new standard of service that would excite customers or by proving difficult for competitors to copy. The only merit of the improvement was that it could easily be described to customers.

The passage suggests that bank managers failed to consider whether or not the service improvement

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 3

In the passage it is mentioned that “The bank managers did not recognize the level of customer inertia in the consumer banking industry that arises from the inconvenience of switching banks. Nor did they analyze their service improvement to determine whether it would attract new customers by producing a new standard of service that would excite customers or by proving difficult for competitors to copy.” Implies that bank manager failed to consider whether or not the service improvement was an innovation that competing banks could have 
imitated. 

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 4

During a two-day meeting later this week in a stately neo-baroque building in Tokyo, nine men may vote to end of one of the oldest periods in the history of central banking- and send one of the clearest signals yet that Japan’s economy has finally emerged from 15 years of stagnation. Led by Governor Toshihiko Fukui, the monetary policy committee at the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will vote on whether to raise its overnight lending rate to 0.25% or leave it at Zero, where it has been for more than five years. That shift would not just demonstrate that the BOJ believes the world’s second largest economy is now on sound footing—it would also have profound effect on global markets and both corporate and private borrowers.
The race hike is by no means guaranteed—the BOJ could wait until its next meeting in August or beyond. But 32 out of 41 analysts and traders surveyed by Reuters last week said they expect an increase at this week’s meeting. Yasunari Ueno, Chief market economist at Mizhuo securities, says, "I put the possibility for hike this week at 80% to 90%." If it doesn’t happen, there’s nonetheless a widespread belief that it will inevitably do so in the next few months—and that the first rise will likely be followed by more.

It appears that about one- and-a- half decades ago, Japan’s economy was in a state of

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 4

In the passage it is mentioned “Japan’s economy has finally emerged from 15 years of stagnation. Led by Governor Toshihiko Fukui” implies that from about one- and-a-half decades ago Japan’s economy was in a state of Jeopardy. 

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 5

During a two-day meeting later this week in a stately neo-baroque building in Tokyo, nine men may vote to end of one of the oldest periods in the history of central banking- and send one of the clearest signals yet that Japan’s economy has finally emerged from 15 years of stagnation. Led by Governor Toshihiko Fukui, the monetary policy committee at the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will vote on whether to raise its overnight lending rate to 0.25% or leave it at Zero, where it has been for more than five years. That shift would not just demonstrate that the BOJ believes the world’s second largest economy is now on sound footing—it would also have profound effect on global markets and both corporate and private borrowers.
The race hike is by no means guaranteed—the BOJ could wait until its next meeting in August or beyond. But 32 out of 41 analysts and traders surveyed by Reuters last week said they expect an increase at this week’s meeting. Yasunari Ueno, Chief market economist at Mizhuo securities, says, "I put the possibility for hike this week at 80% to 90%." If it doesn’t happen, there’s nonetheless a widespread belief that it will inevitably do so in the next few months—and that the first rise will likely be followed by more.

The change in lending rate by Bank of Japan (BOJ) would affect which of the following?

  1. Give a perception to the world that it is on concrete footing.
  2. all over the worldMarkets
  3. It will not have any impact on corporate and private borrowers.
Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 5

In the passage it is mentioned. “That shift would not just demonstrate that the BOJ believes the world’s second largest economy is now on sound footing—it would also have profound effect on global markets and both corporate and private borrowers.” implies that the change in rate by Bank of Japan (BOJ) would affect market all over the world and it also give a perception to the world that it is on concrete footing.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 6

A man completes a journey in 14 hrs. He travels first half of journey at the rate of 15 km/h and the second half at the rate of 20 km/h. Find the total journey in km.

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 6

According, to question, 

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 7

A, B and C have the money in ratio 3: 4: 5, if B gives 400 to C the ratio of amount A, B and C have becomes 5: 6: 9. Find the initial total amounts that A, B and C have?

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 7

Initially A, B and C have 3x, 4x and 5x respectively.

B gives 400 to C now ratio is 5: 6: 9

So, 4x – 400 = 6y and 5x + 400 = 9y

x = (5/3) y and y = 600.

So, final amount of A, B and C are 3000, 3600, 5400

Initial amount = 3000, 4000, 5000. Therefore, total sum = (3000 + 4000 + 5000) =12000

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 8

 In an exam out of 1800 students, 65% boys and 80% girls are passed. If total pass percentage was 75%, how many girls appeared in the exam and how many girls failed? 

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 8

from the question, we get the question 

x = 600

So, the number of girls (1800 -600) = 1200

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 9

"Popular art" has a number of meanings, impossible to define with any precision, which range from folklore to junk. The poles are clear enough, but the middle tends to blur. The Hollywood Western of the 1930‘s, for example, has elements of folklore, but is closer to junk than to high art or folk art. The case of Giuseppe Verdi is an interesting one: he took a popular genre, bourgeois melodrama set to music and, without altering its fundamental nature, transmuted it into high art. This remains one of the greatest achievements in music, and one that cannot be fully appreciated without recognizing the essential trashiness of the genre. As an example of such a transmutation, consider what Verdi made of the typical political elements of nineteenth-century opera. Generally, in the plots of these operas, a hero or heroine— usually portrayed only as an individual, unfettered by class—is caught between the immoral corruption of the aristocracy and the doctrinaire rigidity or secret greed of the leaders of the proletariat. Verdi transforms this naive and unlikely formulation with music of extraordinary energy and rhythmic vitality, music more subtle than it seems at first hearing. There are scenes and arias that still sound like calls to arms and were clearly understood as such when they were first performed. Such pieces lend an immediacy to the otherwise veiled political message of these operas and call up feelings beyond those of the opera itself. Or consider Verdi’s treatment of character. Before Verdi, there were rarely any characters at all in musical drama, only a series of situations which allowed the singers to express a series of emotional states. Any attempt to find coherent psychological portrayal in these operas is misplaced ingenuity. The only coherence was the singer’s vocal technique.

Q. According to the passage, the immediacy of the political message in Verdi’s operas stems from the

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 9
In the passage it is mentioned that "Verdi transforms this naive and unlikely formulation with music of extraordinary energy and rhythmic vitality, music more subtle than it seems at first hearing.” Implies that the immediacy of the political message in Verdi’s operas stems from the vitality and subtlety of the music.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 10

"Popular art" has a number of meanings, impossible to define with any precision, which range from folklore to junk. The poles are clear enough, but the middle tends to blur. The Hollywood Western of the 1930‘s, for example, has elements of folklore, but is closer to junk than to high art or folk art. The case of Giuseppe Verdi is an interesting one: he took a popular genre, bourgeois melodrama set to music and, without altering its fundamental nature, transmuted it into high art. This remains one of the greatest achievements in music, and one that cannot be fully appreciated without recognizing the essential trashiness of the genre. As an example of such a transmutation, consider what Verdi made of the typical political elements of nineteenth-century opera. Generally, in the plots of these operas, a hero or heroine— usually portrayed only as an individual, unfettered by class—is caught between the immoral corruption of the aristocracy and the doctrinaire rigidity or secret greed of the leaders of the proletariat. Verdi transforms this naive and unlikely formulation with music of extraordinary energy and rhythmic vitality, music more subtle than it seems at first hearing. There are scenes and arias that still sound like calls to arms and were clearly understood as such when they were first performed. Such pieces lend an immediacy to the otherwise veiled political message of these operas and call up feelings beyond those of the opera itself. Or consider Verdi’s treatment of character. Before Verdi, there were rarely any characters at all in musical drama, only a series of situations which allowed the singers to express a series of emotional states. Any attempt to find coherent psychological portrayal in these operas is misplaced ingenuity. The only coherence was the singer’s vocal technique.

Q. According to the passage, all of the following characterize musical drama before Verdi EXCEPT:

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 10
In the passage it is mentioned that "Before Verdi, there were rarely any characters at all in musical drama” implies that before Verdimusic was not used for the purpose of defining a character.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 11

"Popular art" has a number of meanings, impossible to define with any precision, which range from folklore to junk. The poles are clear enough, but the middle tends to blur. The Hollywood Western of the 1930‘s, for example, has elements of folklore, but is closer to junk than to high art or folk art. The case of Giuseppe Verdi is an interesting one: he took a popular genre, bourgeois melodrama set to music and, without altering its fundamental nature, transmuted it into high art. This remains one of the greatest achievements in music, and one that cannot be fully appreciated without recognizing the essential trashiness of the genre. As an example of such a transmutation, consider what Verdi made of the typical political elements of nineteenth-century opera. Generally, in the plots of these operas, a hero or heroine— usually portrayed only as an individual, unfettered by class—is caught between the immoral corruption of the aristocracy and the doctrinaire rigidity or secret greed of the leaders of the proletariat. Verdi transforms this naive and unlikely formulation with music of extraordinary energy and rhythmic vitality, music more subtle than it seems at first hearing. There are scenes and arias that still sound like calls to arms and were clearly understood as such when they were first performed. Such pieces lend an immediacy to the otherwise veiled political message of these operas and call up feelings beyond those of the opera itself. Or consider Verdi’s treatment of character. Before Verdi, there were rarely any characters at all in musical drama, only a series of situations which allowed the singers to express a series of emotional states. Any attempt to find coherent psychological portrayal in these operas is misplaced ingenuity. The only coherence was the singer’s vocal technique.

Q. It can be inferred that the author regards the independence from social class of the heroes and heroines of nineteenth- century opera as

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 11
from the passage it can be concluded that according to the author the independence from social class of the heroes and heroines of nineteenth-century opera is a plot convention with no real connection to political reality.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 12

If Q means 'add to', J means 'multiply by', T means 'subtract from' and K means 'divide by' then 40 K 4 Q 5 J 2 T 6 =?

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 12
Using Correct Symbols, we have

Given expression = 40 / 4 + 5 x 2 - 6 = 10 + 10 - 6 = 14

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 13

Present ages of Rajeev and Anand are in the ratio of 7: 10 respectively. Five years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 8: 11 respectively. If the Sum of the present age of Rajeev and Anand is ab. then, find what the unit digit of (ab) is?

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 13

Let the present ages of Rajeev and Anand be 7x and 10x years respectively.

Then,

⇒ 77x + 55 = 80x + 40

⇒ 3x = 15

⇒ x = 5

So, the present ages of Rajeev and Anand are (7 x 5)and (10 x 5) respectively.

The sum of their ages = (35 + 50) = 85 Hence, a = 8 and b = 5

Then, ab = 85

We know unit digit of 8 repeated after 4 powers. So, unit digit of 85 = unit digit of 81 ⇒ 8

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 14

Excluding stoppages, the speed of a train is 60 km/h and including stoppages the speed of the train is 50 km/h. For how much time does the train stops per hour?

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 14
Due to stoppages, train covers 10 km less.

Time taken to cover 10 km

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 15

One-way governments can decrease air pollution is to impose a tax on industrial carbon dioxide emissions. But why should governments consider a carbon tax when they could control emissions by establishing energy efficiency and conservation standards, by legislating against coal use, or by increasing investment in nuclear? The great virtue of such a tax is that it would provide incentives for industry to achieve emission reductions. Because oil emits more carbon dioxide per unit of energy generated than does natural gas, and coal more than oil, a carbon tax would vary with the type of fuel. Such a tax would induce industry to substitute less-polluting fuels for those carrying a higher tax and also to reduce the total use of energy.

Q. Which one of the following circumstances would most seriously undermine the conclusion “Such a tax would induce industry to substitute less- polluting fuels for those carrying a higher tax”

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 15
From the passage it can be inferred that author mentioned that such a tax would induce industry to substitute less-polluting fuels for those carrying a higher tax because author thinks that the fuel taxed the highest costs considerably less to buy than fuel for those carrying higher tax.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 16

Directions : Symbols %, #, $, © are used with different meanings as explained below:

1. ‘P @ Q’ means ‘P is not greater than Q’.

2. ‘P % Q’ means ‘P is neither greater than nor equal to Q’.

3. ‘P # Q’ means ‘P is neither smaller than nor equal to Q’.

4. ‘P $ Q’ means ‘P is neither smaller than nor greater than Q’.

5. ‘P © Q’ means ‘P is not smaller than Q’.

Q. Three statements showing relationships have been given, which are followed by two conclusions (1) and (2). Assuming that the given statements are true, find out which conclusions(s) is/are definitely true.

Statements: W @ V, V # X, Y © V.

Conclusions:

  1. X % Y

  2. X $ W

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 16

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 17

Direction for: Each of the following questions is based on the following information:

1. Six flats on a floor in two rows facing North and South are allotted to P, Q R, S, T and U.

2. Q gets a North facing flat and is not next to S.

3. S and U get diagonally opposite flats.

4. R next to U, gets a south facing flat and T gets North facing flat.

If the flats of P and T are interchanged then whose flat will be next to that of U?

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 17

Interchanging flats P and T

Hence flat R will be next to U.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 18

Direction for: Each of the following questions is based on the following information:

1. Six flats on a floor in two rows facing North and South are allotted to P, Q R, S, T and U.

2. Q gets a North facing flat and is not next to S.

3. S and U get diagonally opposite flats.

4. R next to U, gets a south facing flat and T gets North facing flat.

Which of the following combinations get south facing flats?

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 18

Hence URP flat combinations get south facing flats.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 19

Direction for: Each of the following questions is based on the following information:

1. Six flats on a floor in two rows facing North and South are allotted to P, Q R, S, T and U.

2. Q gets a North facing flat and is not next to S.

3. S and U get diagonally opposite flats.

4. R next to U, gets a south facing flat and T gets North facing flat.

The flats of which of the other pairs than SU, is diagonally opposite to each other?

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 19

Hence QP is diagonally opposite to each other.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 20

Correct the given equations by interchanging the two signs (10 - 14 ÷7 x 3 + 4 = 20)

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 20

Interchange of sign + and x makes the equation into 10 – 14 ÷ 7 + 3 x 4 = 10 - 2 + 3 × 4 = 20. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

 

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 21

Select the correct set of symbols which will fit in the given equation 5 0 6 8 = 48

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 21
These questions are mainly solved with a hit and trial method. Let check option (c), we get 5 × 0 + 6 × 8 = 48, Which is correct. So, (C) must be the right choice.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 22

In which direction is A from B?

Statement- (1) C is in the South from B which is in the West of A.

Statement- (2) B and D is in a straight line and D is in the South from A.

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 22
From the Statement (1), C is in South of B and B is in West of A. Hence, A is East of B.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 23

Directions: Symbols %, #, $, © are used with different meanings as explained below:

‘P @ Q’ means ‘P is not greater than Q’.

‘P % Q’ means ‘P is neither greater than nor equal to Q’.

‘P # Q’ means ‘P is neither smaller than nor equal to Q’.

‘P $ Q’ means ‘ P is neither smaller than nor greater than Q’ .

‘P © Q’ means ‘P is not smaller than Q’.

Three statements showing relationships have been given, which are followed by two conclusions (1) and (2). Assuming that the given statements are true, find out which conclusions(s) is/are definitely true.

Statements — M $ K, K © F, F % H. Conclusions—

1. M # F

2. M $ F

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 23
M $ K =>M = K,

K ©F =>K ≥ F,

F % H =>F

⸫ M = K ≥ F

1) M $ F =>M =F

2) M # F =>M >F. Since, M = K, which is greater than or equal to F. Therefore, M is either greater than or equal to F

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 24

One year ago, the ratio between Rajeev’s salary and Shivani’s salary is 4:5. The ratio between their individual salary of the last year and current year is 2:5 and 10: 11 respectively. If the total current salary of Rajeev and Shivani is 6200. Then find the current salary of Shivani?

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 24

Let previous year salary of Rajeev be 4x and Shivani be 5x Rajeev’s Previous year salary be 2y and Current year salary be 5y So, 4x is equal to 2y then 5y is equal to 10x.

Similarly, Shivani’s previous year salary was 10y and Current year salary was 11y. So, 5x is equal to 10y then 11y is equal to (11/2) x.

So, the current year salary ratio is 20: 11.

Given, 31x = 6200

⇒ x = 200 The current salary of Shivani = (11/31) × 6200 = 2200

 

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 25

Directions (Q. 1-8)  Read the following two passages and answer the items that follow each passage. Your answers to these items should be based on these passages only.

Passage 1

"Rent-seeking" is what economists call a special type of money-making: the sort made possible by political connections. This can range from outright graft to a lack of competition, poor regulation and the transfer of public assets to firms at bargain prices. Well-placed people have made their fortunes this way ever since rulers had enough power to issue profitable licences, permits and contracts to their cronies. In America, this system reached its apogee in the late 19th century, and a long and partially successful struggle against robber barons ensued. Antitrust rules broke monopolies such as John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil. The flow of bribes to senators shrank.

In the emerging world, the past quarter-century has been great for rent-seekers. Soaring property prices have enriched developers who rely on approvals for projects. The commodities boom has inflated the value of oilfields and mines, which are invariably intertwined with the state. Some privatisations have let tycoon's milk monopolies or get assets cheaply. The links between politics and wealth are plainly visible in China, where a third of billionaires are party members.

Capitalism based on rent-seeking is not just unfair, but also bad for long-term growth. As our briefing on India explains, resources are misallocated: crummy roads are often the work of crony firms. Competition is repressed: Mexicans pay too much for their phones. Dynamic new firms are stifled by better-connected incumbents. And if linked to the financing of politics, rent-heavy capitalism sets a tone at the top that can let petty graft flourish. When ministers are on the take, why shouldn't underpaid junior officials be?

 

Q. Which of the following statements are valid with reference to the above passage?

1. Rent seeking was a fortune maker for the ruler's cronies

2. Only politicians can make money by seeking rent.   

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 25

The correct answer is 'Rent seeking was a fortune maker for the ruler's cronies'. "Rent-seeking" is what economists call a special type of money-making: the sort made possible by political connections. This can range from outright graft to a lack of competition, poor regulation and the transfer of public assets to firms at bargain prices. Well-placed people have made their fortunes this way ever since rulers had enough power to issue profitable licences, permits and contracts to their cronies.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 26

Passage 1

"Rent-seeking" is what economists call a special type of money-making: the sort made possible by political connections. This can range from outright graft to a lack of competition, poor regulation and the transfer of public assets to firms at bargain prices. Well-placed people have made their fortunes this way ever since rulers had enough power to issue profitable licences, permits and contracts to their cronies. In America, this system reached its apogee in the late 19th century, and a long and partially successful struggle against robber barons ensued. Antitrust rules broke monopolies such as John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil. The flow of bribes to senators shrank.

In the emerging world, the past quarter-century has been great for rent-seekers. Soaring property prices have enriched developers who rely on approvals for projects. The commodities boom has inflated the value of oilfields and mines, which are invariably intertwined with the state. Some privatisations have let tycoon's milk monopolies or get assets cheaply. The links between politics and wealth are plainly visible in China, where a third of billionaires are party members.

Capitalism based on rent-seeking is not just unfair, but also bad for long-term growth. As our briefing on India explains, resources are misallocated: crummy roads are often the work of crony firms. Competition is repressed: Mexicans pay too much for their phones. Dynamic new firms are stifled by better-connected incumbents. And if linked to the financing of politics, rent-heavy capitalism sets a tone at the top that can let petty graft flourish. When ministers are on the take, why shouldn't underpaid junior officials be?

 

Q. According to the passage, which of the following statement(s) are NOT correct?

1. The rent seeking system ended the struggle against robber barons in America

2. China exemplifies the close relationship between politics and wealth

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 26

The rent seeking system ended the struggle against robber barons in America. "Rent-seeking" is what economists call a special type of money-making: the sort made possible by political connections. This can range from outright graft to a lack of competition, poor regulation and the transfer of public assets to firms at bargain prices. Well-placed people have made their fortunes this way ever since rulers had enough power to issue profitable licences, permits and contracts to their cronies. In America, this system reached its apogee in the late 19th century, and a long and partially successful struggle against robber barons ensued.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 27

Passage 1

"Rent-seeking" is what economists call a special type of money-making: the sort made possible by political connections. This can range from outright graft to a lack of competition, poor regulation and the transfer of public assets to firms at bargain prices. Well-placed people have made their fortunes this way ever since rulers had enough power to issue profitable licences, permits and contracts to their cronies. In America, this system reached its apogee in the late 19th century, and a long and partially successful struggle against robber barons ensued. Antitrust rules broke monopolies such as John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil. The flow of bribes to senators shrank.

In the emerging world, the past quarter-century has been great for rent-seekers. Soaring property prices have enriched developers who rely on approvals for projects. The commodities boom has inflated the value of oilfields and mines, which are invariably intertwined with the state. Some privatisations have let tycoon's milk monopolies or get assets cheaply. The links between politics and wealth are plainly visible in China, where a third of billionaires are party members.

Capitalism based on rent-seeking is not just unfair, but also bad for long-term growth. As our briefing on India explains, resources are misallocated: crummy roads are often the work of crony firms. Competition is repressed: Mexicans pay too much for their phones. Dynamic new firms are stifled by better-connected incumbents. And if linked to the financing of politics, rent-heavy capitalism sets a tone at the top that can let petty graft flourish. When ministers are on the take, why shouldn't underpaid junior officials be?

 

Q. The reason petty corruption in politics flourished is :

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 27

The reason petty corruption in politics flourished is because rent heavy capitalism involving bribing ministers sets such a tone that the junior officials do not hesitate to take bribes.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 28

Passage 1

"Rent-seeking" is what economists call a special type of money-making: the sort made possible by political connections. This can range from outright graft to a lack of competition, poor regulation and the transfer of public assets to firms at bargain prices. Well-placed people have made their fortunes this way ever since rulers had enough power to issue profitable licences, permits and contracts to their cronies. In America, this system reached its apogee in the late 19th century, and a long and partially successful struggle against robber barons ensued. Antitrust rules broke monopolies such as John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil. The flow of bribes to senators shrank.

In the emerging world, the past quarter-century has been great for rent-seekers. Soaring property prices have enriched developers who rely on approvals for projects. The commodities boom has inflated the value of oilfields and mines, which are invariably intertwined with the state. Some privatisations have let tycoon's milk monopolies or get assets cheaply. The links between politics and wealth are plainly visible in China, where a third of billionaires are party members.

Capitalism based on rent-seeking is not just unfair, but also bad for long-term growth. As our briefing on India explains, resources are misallocated: crummy roads are often the work of crony firms. Competition is repressed: Mexicans pay too much for their phones. Dynamic new firms are stifled by better-connected incumbents. And if linked to the financing of politics, rent-heavy capitalism sets a tone at the top that can let petty graft flourish. When ministers are on the take, why shouldn't underpaid junior officials be?

 

Q. Which of the following is caused by rent heavy Capitalism?

1. Competition is repressed

2. Inflation occurs

3. Bribery flourishes

4. Long term growth suffer

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 28

B is the correct option.Heavy Capitalism causes Competition is repressed, Inflation occurs and  Long term growth suffer.
“Competition is repressed:....................heavy capitalism sets a tone at the top that can let petty graft flourish.” 

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 29

Passage 2

After the end of World War II, a pervasive, but unfortunately fallacious, economic perspective took hold. Based on the United States' successful emergence from the Depression, the idea that war was good for an economy became fashionable. However, linking the United States economic recovery with its entry into World War II is a prime example offlawed economic thinking.

Supporters of the war benefits economy theory hold that a country at war is a country with a booming economy. Industry must produce weapons, supplies, food, and clothing for the troops. The increased production necessitates the hiring of more people, reducing unemployment. More employment means more money in the pockets of citizens, who are then likely to go out and spend that money, helping the retail sector of the economy. Retail shops experience an increase in business and may need to hire more workers, further reducing unemployment and adding to the economic momentum. While this scenario sounds good in theory, it does not accurately represent what truly happens in a war time economy.

In reality, the government can fund a war in a combination of three ways. It can raise taxes, cut spending on other areas, or increase the national debt. Each of these strategies has a negative impact on the economy. An increase in taxes takes money out of an individual's hands, leading to a reduction in consumer spending.

Clearly, there is no net benefit to the economy in that case. Cutting spending in other areas has its costs as well, even if they are not as obvious.

Any reduction in government spending means the imposition of a greater burden on the benefactors of that government spending. Cutbacks in a particular program mean that the people who normally depend on that program now must spend more of their money to make up for the government cuts. This also takes money out of consumers' hands and leaves the economy depressed. Of course, a government could go into debt during the war, but such a strategy simply means that at some point in the future, taxes must be increased or spending decreased. Plus, the interest on the debt must be paid as well.

 

Q. The "pervasive...economic perspective" mentioned in line 1 took hold because

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 29

This is a supporting idea question. The question tells you exactly where to look to find the answer: the first few lines ofthe passage. The passage states "Based on the United States' successful emergence from the Depression, the idea that war was good for an economy became fashionable. However, linking the United States economic recovery with its entry into World War II is a prime example of flawed economic thinking." This means that people incorrectly believed that entrance into war and economic recovery were linked. Choice A states this.

Choices B AND D are not stated at all in the passage. Choice C quotes the wrong part of the passage and doesn't answer the question.

APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 30

Passage 2

After the end of World War II, a pervasive, but unfortunately fallacious, economic perspective took hold. Based on the United States' successful emergence from the Depression, the idea that war was good for an economy became fashionable. However, linking the United States economic recovery with its entry into World War II is a prime example offlawed economic thinking.

Supporters of the war benefits economy theory hold that a country at war is a country with a booming economy. Industry must produce weapons, supplies, food, and clothing for the troops. The increased production necessitates the hiring of more people, reducing unemployment. More employment means more money in the pockets of citizens, who are then likely to go out and spend that money, helping the retail sector of the economy. Retail shops experience an increase in business and may need to hire more workers, further reducing unemployment and adding to the economic momentum. While this scenario sounds good in theory, it does not accurately represent what truly happens in a war time economy.

In reality, the government can fund a war in a combination of three ways. It can raise taxes, cut spending on other areas, or increase the national debt. Each of these strategies has a negative impact on the economy. An increase in taxes takes money out of an individual's hands, leading to a reduction in consumer spending.

Clearly, there is no net benefit to the economy in that case. Cutting spending in other areas has its costs as well, even if they are not as obvious.

Any reduction in government spending means the imposition of a greater burden on the benefactors of that government spending. Cutbacks in a particular program mean that the people who normally depend on that program now must spend more of their money to make up for the government cuts. This also takes money out of consumers' hands and leaves the economy depressed. Of course, a government could go into debt during the war, but such a strategy simply means that at some point in the future, taxes must be increased or spending decreased. Plus, the interest on the debt must be paid as well.

 

Q. Which of the following situations best mirrors the effect that cutting spending in government programs has, as detailed in the passage?

Detailed Solution for APPSC (Arunachal Pradesh) Prelims Paper 2 Mock Test- 5 - Question 30

This is an apply information question. You have to see what the passage says about cutting spending, then match that information with one of the answers. According to the passage, "Cutbacks in a particular program mean that the people who normally depend on that program now must spend more of their money to make up for the government cuts." Answer choice E matches this.

Cutbacks in food safety inspection lead to illnesses and people have to spend money they would otherwise not have to in order to compensate.

Choice A seems to indicate private construction companies would benefit from the cutbacks, which is not what the passage says.

Choice B is close, but it doesn't say that sending the children to a different school costs people more money. Choice C also seems to detail a potential benefit.

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