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SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 1

2, 3, 6, 14, ?, 115.5

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 1

2 * 1 + 1 = 3
3 * 1.5 + 1.5= 6
6 * 2 + 2 = 14
14 * 2.5 + 2.5 = 37.5
37.5 * 3 + 3 = 115.5

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 2

12 13 28 85 ? 1711

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 2

12*1 – 1 + 2 = 13
13*2 – 2 + 4 = 28
28*3 – 1 + 2 = 85
85*4 – 2 + 4 = 342
342*5 – 1 + 2 = 1711

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 3

Directions to Solve

In each of the following questions, four words have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while the fifth one is different. Choose the word which is different from the rest.

Question -

Choose the word which is different from the rest.

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 3

All except Friend denote blood relations.

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 4

Directions to Solve

In each of the following questions find out the alternative which will replace the question mark.

Question -

PASS : QBTT :: FAIL : ?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 4

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 5

Directions to Solve

In each of the following questions two statements are given and these statements are followed by two conclusions numbered (1) and (2). You have to take the given two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.

Question -

Statements: Some dogs are bats. Some bats are cats.

Conclusions:

  1. Some dogs are cats.
  2. Some cats are dogs.
Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 5

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 6

Directions to Solve

In each of the following questions two statements are given and these statements are followed by two conclusions numbered (1) and (2). You have to take the given two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.

Question -

Statements: All the trucks are flies. Some scooters are flies.

Conclusions:

  1. All the trucks are scooters.
  2. Some scooters are trucks.
Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 6

Neither (1) nor (2) follows.

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 7

DEER = 12215 and HIGH = 5654, how will you code HEEL?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 7

To solve the coding pattern, let's analyze the given codes for DEER and HIGH:

  • DEER = 12215
  • HIGH = 5654

We'll try to understand the pattern by matching each letter with its corresponding number.

For DEER:

  • D -> 1
  • E -> 2
  • E -> 2
  • R -> 5

For HIGH:

  • H -> 5
  • I -> 6
  • G -> 5
  • H -> 4

Let's try to find the pattern or rule:

  1. D, E, R in DEER:

    • D = 1
    • E = 2
    • R = 5
  2. H, I, G, H in HIGH:

    • H = 5 (H = 5 for HIGH, but H = 5 and 4 in DEER and HIGH respectively)
    • I = 6
    • G = 5
    • H = 4

Now, let's find the code for HEEL:

  • H -> 5 (from HIGH)
  • E -> 2 (from DEER)
  • E -> 2 (from DEER)
  • L -> We need to determine L's code

Since L hasn't appeared yet, we need to figure out its code. Based on patterns, if the trend is alphabetical positioning, L could potentially be coded uniquely. Let's explore the pattern in numbers:

  • H = 5
  • E = 2
  • E = 2
  • L = ?

Considering possible consistency in coding and based on given options, the most logical way might use the remaining structure within the problem’s predefined context for HEEL = 5229.

So, the most likely answer should be:

4. 5229

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 8

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below.
Eight people O, H, U, V, I, D, B and G are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. 
O is sitting second to the left of U and third to right of H. D and I are immediate neighbors of  each other and one of them is an immediate neighbor of O. V is sitting second to the right of B. G is sitting second to the left of D.

Q. Which of the following persons sitting between H and V?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 8

Following the final seating arrangement, we can say that G is sitting between H and V.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Common Explanation:
 Reference:
O is sitting second to the left of U and third to right of H.

Inference:
 
Reference:
D and I are immediate neighbors of  each other but one of them is an immediate neighbor of O. 
V is sitting second to the right of B.

Inference:
Here, we can place D and I as follows:

Reference:
G is sitting second to the left of D.
 
Inference:
To fix these two positions, we will have to place D to the immediate right of H. Thus, we get the final arrangement as:

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 9

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Q.

The following line graph gives the ratio of the amounts of imports by a company to the amount of exports from that company over the period from 1995 to 2001.

If the imports in 1998 was Rs. 250 crores and the total exports in the years 1998 and 1999 together was Rs. 500 crores, then the imports in 1999 was ?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 9

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 10

The average age of 24 students and the class teacher is 16 years. If the age of the class teacher is excluded the average reduces by 1 year. What is the age of the class teacher?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 10

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 11

There are 20 students in Mr Rahul Ghosh’s class. He conducts an examination out of 100 and then arranged the marks in an ascending order. He found Chandan, the topper of the class, had slipped to the tenth position. When he was adding the scores of the last 11 students the average was 64 and that of the top 10 was 67. If the average marks obtained by all the students of his class was 65, how many marks did Chandan score?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 11

Score of Chandan = 64 x 11 + 10 x 67 - 20 x 65 = 704 + 670 - 1300 
= 1374 -1300 = 74

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 12

(9.8 * 2.3 + 4.46) ÷ 3 = 3?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 12

9.8 * 2.3 = 22.54
22.54 + 4.46 = 27; 27/3 = 9

So Option A is correct

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 13

Sum of eight consecutive odd numbers is 656. Average of four consecutive even numbers is 87. What is the sum of the largest even number and largest odd number?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 13

odd numbers — x-8, x-6, x-4, x-2, x, x+2, x+4, x+6
x-8 + x-6 + x-4 + x-2 + x + x+2 + x+4 + x+6 = 656
8x – 8 =656
x = 83
Even numbers — y-2, y, y+2, y+4
4y + 4 = 87 * 4
y = 86
sum of the largest even number and odd number = 89 + 90 = 179

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 14

 In an election contested by two parties A and B, party A secured 25 percent of the total votes more than Party B. If party B gets 15000 votes. By how much votes does party B loses the election?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 14

Answer – b) 10000 Explanation : Let total votes = T and party B gets 15000 votes then party A will get T -15000 votes T – 15000 – 15000 = 25T/100
T = 40000, so A get 25000 and B gets 15000 votes, so difference = 10000

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 15

A shopkeeper marks his goods at 40% above the cost price and allows a discount of 40% on the marked price.

What is his loss or gain percentage?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 15

After offering a discount of 40%:
SP = 0.6 MP = 0.6 (1.4 C.P) = 0.84 CP
Loss = CP - SP
Loss = CP - 0.6 (1.4)
CP = CP - 0.84 CP = 0.16 CP
Therefore, there will be 16% loss.

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 16

What is the volume (in cubic cm) of given figure?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 16

Volume of given figure = Volume of cone + Volume of cylinder
Radius of cone = Radius of cylinder, r = 7 cm
Height of cone = h1 = 9 cm
Height of cylinder, h = 30 - 9 = 21 cm

Volume of figure = 462 + 3234 = 3696 cm3

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 17

Consider a cylinder of height h cm and radius r = 2/π cm, as shown in the figure (not drawn to scale). A string of a certain length, when bound on its cylindrical surface starting at point A and ending at point B, gives a maximum of n turns (in other words, the string's length is the minimum length required to wind n turns). What is the vertical spacing in cm between the two consecutive turns?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 17

Total height = h
Number of turns = n
∴ Vertical spacing = h/h

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 18

Azad Hind Fauj was founded in 1943 in

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 19

Consider the following statements:

  1. The discussions in the Third Round Table Conference eventually led to the passing of the Government of India Act of 1935
  2. The government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All India Federation to be based on a Union of the provinces of British India and the Princely States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 19

The correct answer is:

3. Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The discussions that took place during the Third Round Table Conference (1932) were significant in shaping the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1935. Although the conference itself did not directly result in the Act, the deliberations contributed to its formulation.

  • Statement 2 is correct: The Government of India Act of 1935 indeed provided for the establishment of an All India Federation, which was to consist of the provinces of British India and the Princely States. However, the federation never actually came into being because the princely states were not willing to join.

Therefore, both statements are correct.

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 20

How many centuries in Tests did Sunil Gavaskar bag when he retired?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 20
He was also named as the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1980.
SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 21

Which commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganisation Act which created the states Punjab and Haryana?  

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 21

Haryana state was formed on 1 November, 1966, on the recommendation of the Parliamentary Committee which was announced in the Parliament on 23 September, 1965. On 23 April, 1966, acting on the recommendation of the Hukam Singh Committee, the Indian government set up the Shah Commission under the chairmanship of Justice J. C. Shah, to divide and set up the boundaries of Punjab and Haryana giving consideration to the language spoken by the people. The commission gave its report on 31 May 1966. According to this report the then districts of Hissar, Mahendragarh, Gurgaon, Rohtak, and Karnal were to be a part of the new state of Haryana. Further, the tehsils of Jind (district Sangrur), Narwana (district Sangrur), Naraingarh, Ambala and Jagadhri were also to be included.

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 22

Well preferred tree fossil supposed to be from Jurasic Age in India is reported from:

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 22

In a discovery that might excite geologists the world over, researchers of the State Forest Research andTraining Institute (SFRTI) in Chhattisgarh, in November 2012, announced to have discovered tree fossils that date back about 250 million years - or the Jurassic age. The discovery couldbe a precursor to more such findings in the Sarguja region, known for its rich fossil reserves.

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 23

The 'Atal Jyoti Yojana' recently seen in the news is related to:

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 23
  • The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched the Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY) to illuminate dark regions across five states through solar power.
    1. It is a sub scheme under off –grid and decentralized solar application scheme of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Govt. of India.
    2. The scheme covers 5 states only namely - Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
    3. The objective of the Atal Jyoti Scheme in India is to install solar energy-based street lights in those areas where there is a shortage of electricity. Hence option (a) is the correct answer.
    4. The Phase I was implemented during September 2016- March 2018. The Phase II is being implemented during 2018-19 and 2019-20.
SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 24

Which organization became the first Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) to receive certification for its Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS)?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 24

ONGC, India's leading oil and gas company, became the first CPSE to receive certification for its Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS). This certification highlights ONGC's commitment to combating corruption and establishing itself as a trusted business partner.

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 25

Which state recently launched the Mobile Dost App for mobile-based delivery of citizen-centric services?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 25

The Mobile Dost App was launched in Jammu and Kashmir by Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, the Chief Secretary. This app enables citizens to access over 450 government-to-citizen services, including certificates, licenses, grievance registration, and welfare schemes, through their mobile devices.

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 26

Directions: Rearrange the following five sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph, and then answer the question given below.

(i) If no evil had existed in this world, man would never have dreamt of those numerous divinities to which he has rendered such various modes of worship.
(ii) The man, always contented, would only have occupied himself with satisfying his wants; with enjoying the present, with feeling the influence of objects, that would unceasingly warn him of his existence in a mode that he must necessarily approve; nothing would alarm his heart; everything would be analogous to his existence.
(iii) These feelings can only be the consequence of some troublesome sensation, which must have previously affected him, or which by disturbing the harmony of his machine, has interrupted the course of his happiness; which has shown him he is naked.
(iv) He would neither know fear, experience distrust, nor have in quietude for the future.
(v) If nature had permitted him easily to satisfy all his regenerating wants, if she had given him none but agreeable sensations, his days would have uninterruptedly rolled on in perpetual uniformity; he would never have discovered his own nakedness.

Q. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 26

The correct arrangement is 'i-v-ii-iv-iii'. The 'i-v' link can be easily established through a series of conditions starting with 'if'. 'Man' is first mentioned in 'i', so it is the introductory sentence. Sentence 'v' (nature had permitted him) refers to the man mentioned in 'i'. Sentence 'ii' indicates the result of the condition mentioned in 'i' and 'v'. 'He' in 'iv' refers to 'the man' in 'ii'. 'These feelings', in 'iii', refer to 'fear, distrust etc' mentioned in 'iv'.

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 27

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

There is now no denying that the new government takes office amid a clear economic slowdown. The first macro data set released showed an under-performing economy with GDP growth falling to 5.8% in the fourth quarter of 2018-19 and pulling down the overall growth for the fiscal to a five-year low of 6.8%. Growth in gross value added (GVA), which is GDP minus taxes and subsidies, fell to 6.6% in 2018-19, pointing to a serious slowdown. If further confirmation were needed, the growth in core sector output — a set of eight major industrial sectors — fell to 2.6% in April, compared to 4.7% in the same month last year. And finally, unemployment data, controversially suppressed by the Union government so far, showed that joblessness was at a 45-year high of 6.1% in 2017-18. These numbers highlight the challenges ahead in drafting the Budget for 2019-20. The economy is beset by a consumption slowdown as reflected in the falling sales of everything from automobiles to consumer durables, even fast-moving consumer goods. Private investment is not taking off, while government spending, which kept the economy afloat during the last NDA government, was cut back in the last quarter of 2018-19 to meet the fiscal deficit target of 3.4%.

The good news is that inflation is undershooting the target and oil prices are on the retreat again. But the rural economy remains in distress, as seen by the 2.9% growth in agriculture last fiscal; the sector needs a good monsoon this year to bounce back. Overall economic growth in the first quarter of this fiscal is likely to remain subdued, and any improvement is unlikely until the late second quarter or the early third. There are not too many options before the new Finance Minister. In the near term, she has to boost consumption, which means putting more money in the hands of people. That, in turn, means cutting taxes, which is not easy given the commitment to rein in the fiscal deficit. In the medium term, Ms. Sitharaman has to take measures to boost private investment even as she opens up public spending again. These call for major reforms, starting with land acquisition and labour, corporate taxes by reducing exemptions and dropping rates, and nursing banks back to health. On the table will be options such as further recapitalisation of the ailing banks, and consolidation. The question, though, is where the money will come from. With tax revenues likely to be subdued owing to the slowdown, the Centre will have to look at alternative sources such as disinvestment. There may be little choice but to go big on privatisation. A rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, widely expected this week, would certainly help boost sentiment. But it is the Budget that will really set the tone for the economy

Q. As per the passage, which of the following would lead to ‘putting more money in the hands of people’?

I. Decrease in tax rates.
II. Increase in inflation
III. Increase in private investment

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 27

Refer to: ‘. In the near term, she has to boost consumption, which means putting more money in the hands of people. That, in turn, means cutting taxes, which is not easy given the commitment to rein in the fiscal deficit.’

As per this, only I is correct while the other points have not been mentioned.

Hence, option A is correct.

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 28

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

There is now no denying that the new government takes office amid a clear economic slowdown. The first macro data set released showed an under-performing economy with GDP growth falling to 5.8% in the fourth quarter of 2018-19 and pulling down the overall growth for the fiscal to a five-year low of 6.8%. Growth in gross value added (GVA), which is GDP minus taxes and subsidies, fell to 6.6% in 2018-19, pointing to a serious slowdown. If further confirmation were needed, the growth in core sector output — a set of eight major industrial sectors — fell to 2.6% in April, compared to 4.7% in the same month last year. And finally, unemployment data, controversially suppressed by the Union government so far, showed that joblessness was at a 45-year high of 6.1% in 2017-18. These numbers highlight the challenges ahead in drafting the Budget for 2019-20. The economy is beset by a consumption slowdown as reflected in the falling sales of everything from automobiles to consumer durables, even fast-moving consumer goods. Private investment is not taking off, while government spending, which kept the economy afloat during the last NDA government, was cut back in the last quarter of 2018-19 to meet the fiscal deficit target of 3.4%.

The good news is that inflation is undershooting the target and oil prices are on the retreat again. But the rural economy remains in distress, as seen by the 2.9% growth in agriculture last fiscal; the sector needs a good monsoon this year to bounce back. Overall economic growth in the first quarter of this fiscal is likely to remain subdued, and any improvement is unlikely until the late second quarter or the early third. There are not too many options before the new Finance Minister. In the near term, she has to boost consumption, which means putting more money in the hands of people. That, in turn, means cutting taxes, which is not easy given the commitment to rein in the fiscal deficit. In the medium term, Ms. Sitharaman has to take measures to boost private investment even as she opens up public spending again. These call for major reforms, starting with land acquisition and labour, corporate taxes by reducing exemptions and dropping rates, and nursing banks back to health. On the table will be options such as further recapitalisation of the ailing banks, and consolidation. The question, though, is where the money will come from. With tax revenues likely to be subdued owing to the slowdown, the Centre will have to look at alternative sources such as disinvestment. There may be little choice but to go big on privatisation. A rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, widely expected this week, would certainly help boost sentiment. But it is the Budget that will really set the tone for the economy

Q. Which of the following, as per the passage, indicate a slowdown in the Indian economy?
I. Fall in sale levels of consumer durables
II. Negative growth in the core sector output
III. Fall in inflations levels

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 28

Refer to: ‘If further confirmation were needed, the growth in core sector output — a set of eight major industrial sectors — fell to 2.6% in April, compared to 4.7% in the same month last year. And finally, unemployment data, controversially suppressed by the Union government so far, showed that joblessness was at a 45-year high of 6.1% in 2017-18. These numbers highlight the challenges ahead in drafting the Budget for 2019-20. The economy is beset by a consumption slowdown as reflected in the falling sales of everything from automobiles to consumer durables, even fast-moving consumer goods.’

I is correct while II is incorrect as the growth has merely slowed down and has not gone in the negative for the core sector. III has not been mentioned in the passage and cannot be inferred.

Only I is correct

Hence, option A is correct.

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 29

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

There is now no denying that the new government takes office amid a clear economic slowdown. The first macro data set released showed an under-performing economy with GDP growth falling to 5.8% in the fourth quarter of 2018-19 and pulling down the overall growth for the fiscal to a five-year low of 6.8%. Growth in gross value added (GVA), which is GDP minus taxes and subsidies, fell to 6.6% in 2018-19, pointing to a serious slowdown. If further confirmation were needed, the growth in core sector output — a set of eight major industrial sectors — fell to 2.6% in April, compared to 4.7% in the same month last year. And finally, unemployment data, controversially suppressed by the Union government so far, showed that joblessness was at a 45-year high of 6.1% in 2017-18. These numbers highlight the challenges ahead in drafting the Budget for 2019-20. The economy is beset by a consumption slowdown as reflected in the falling sales of everything from automobiles to consumer durables, even fast-moving consumer goods. Private investment is not taking off, while government spending, which kept the economy afloat during the last NDA government, was cut back in the last quarter of 2018-19 to meet the fiscal deficit target of 3.4%.

The good news is that inflation is undershooting the target and oil prices are on the retreat again. But the rural economy remains in distress, as seen by the 2.9% growth in agriculture last fiscal; the sector needs a good monsoon this year to bounce back. Overall economic growth in the first quarter of this fiscal is likely to remain subdued, and any improvement is unlikely until the late second quarter or the early third. There are not too many options before the new Finance Minister. In the near term, she has to boost consumption, which means putting more money in the hands of people. That, in turn, means cutting taxes, which is not easy given the commitment to rein in the fiscal deficit. In the medium term, Ms. Sitharaman has to take measures to boost private investment even as she opens up public spending again. These call for major reforms, starting with land acquisition and labour, corporate taxes by reducing exemptions and dropping rates, and nursing banks back to health. On the table will be options such as further recapitalisation of the ailing banks, and consolidation. The question, though, is where the money will come from. With tax revenues likely to be subdued owing to the slowdown, the Centre will have to look at alternative sources such as disinvestment. There may be little choice but to go big on privatisation. A rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, widely expected this week, would certainly help boost sentiment. But it is the Budget that will really set the tone for the economy

Q. Which of the following is / are true as per the passage?

I. There is going to be a definite rate cut by the RBI in the coming week.
II. The rural economy is in better shape than the urban economy.
III. Government spending has increased in the last quarter of 2018-19.

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 29

Refer to: A rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, widely expected this week, would certainly help boost sentiment.’

Statement I is incorrect.
‘The good news is that inflation is undershooting the target and oil prices are on the retreat again. But the rural economy remains in distress, as seen by the 2.9% growth in agriculture last fiscal;’

Statement II is incorrect.
‘Private investment is not taking off, while government spending, which kept the economy afloat during the last NDA government, was cut back in the last quarter of 2018-19 to meet the fiscal deficit target of 3.4%.’

Statement III is incorrect.
All the statements are incorrect as per the passage.

Hence, option E is correct

SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 30

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

There is now no denying that the new government takes office amid a clear economic slowdown. The first macro data set released showed an under-performing economy with GDP growth falling to 5.8% in the fourth quarter of 2018-19 and pulling down the overall growth for the fiscal to a five-year low of 6.8%. Growth in gross value added (GVA), which is GDP minus taxes and subsidies, fell to 6.6% in 2018-19, pointing to a serious slowdown. If further confirmation were needed, the growth in core sector output — a set of eight major industrial sectors — fell to 2.6% in April, compared to 4.7% in the same month last year. And finally, unemployment data, controversially suppressed by the Union government so far, showed that joblessness was at a 45-year high of 6.1% in 2017-18. These numbers highlight the challenges ahead in drafting the Budget for 2019-20. The economy is beset by a consumption slowdown as reflected in the falling sales of everything from automobiles to consumer durables, even fast-moving consumer goods. Private investment is not taking off, while government spending, which kept the economy afloat during the last NDA government, was cut back in the last quarter of 2018-19 to meet the fiscal deficit target of 3.4%.

The good news is that inflation is undershooting the target and oil prices are on the retreat again. But the rural economy remains in distress, as seen by the 2.9% growth in agriculture last fiscal; the sector needs a good monsoon this year to bounce back. Overall economic growth in the first quarter of this fiscal is likely to remain subdued, and any improvement is unlikely until the late second quarter or the early third. There are not too many options before the new Finance Minister. In the near term, she has to boost consumption, which means putting more money in the hands of people. That, in turn, means cutting taxes, which is not easy given the commitment to rein in the fiscal deficit. In the medium term, Ms. Sitharaman has to take measures to boost private investment even as she opens up public spending again. These call for major reforms, starting with land acquisition and labour, corporate taxes by reducing exemptions and dropping rates, and nursing banks back to health. On the table will be options such as further recapitalisation of the ailing banks, and consolidation. The question, though, is where the money will come from. With tax revenues likely to be subdued owing to the slowdown, the Centre will have to look at alternative sources such as disinvestment. There may be little choice but to go big on privatisation. A rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, widely expected this week, would certainly help boost sentiment. But it is the Budget that will really set the tone for the economy

Q. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the word beset?

Detailed Solution for SSC GD Constable Mock Test - 8 - Question 30

Beset: Something that troubles persistently.

As per this, besiege is correct and has the same meaning as beset.

The others are incorrect.

Hence, option C is correct.

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