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ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 1

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.

Give answer:

  • (A) If only (1) conclusion follows
  • (B) If sonly (2) conclusion follows
  • (C) If either (1) or (2) follows
  • (D) If neither (1) nor (2) follows and
  • (E) If both (1) and (2) follow.

Question -

Statements: All cups are books. All books are shirts.

Conclusions:

  1. Some cups are not shirts.
  2. Some shirts are cups.

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 1

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 2

Statement :

P ≥ Q > R < S ≤ T

Conclusion:

I. T > R
II. T > Q
III. R < P
IV. Q > P

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 2

Explanation:
Let's analyze each conclusion one by one:
Conclusion I: T > R**
- Given: R < S ≤ T
- Since R < S and S ≤ T, we can conclude that T > R.
- So, Conclusion I is true.
Conclusion II: T > Q
- Given: P ≥ Q > R < S ≤ T
- We cannot directly conclude that T > Q from the given information. There is no specific relationship given between T and Q that allows us to determine their order.
- So, Conclusion II is not true.
Conclusion III: R < P
- Given: P ≥ Q > R < S ≤ T
- Since P ≥ Q and Q > R, we can conclude that P > R.
- So, Conclusion III is true.
Conclusion IV: Q > P
- Given: P ≥ Q > R < S ≤ T
- The given information states that P ≥ Q, which means P can be greater than or equal to Q, but not necessarily less than Q.
- So, Conclusion IV is not true.
Based on the analysis, only Conclusions I and III are true. Therefore, the correct answer is:
C: Only I and III are true.Only I and III are true

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ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 3

Statement :

P < Q ≥ R > S ≤ T

Conclusion:

I. T ≥ R
II. P < R
III. Q > S
IV. S < P

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 3

The correct answer is E.

Given:

P < Q ≥ R > S ≤ T

Conclusions:

I. T ≥ R

This is true. Since R > S ≤ T, then T ≥ R.

II. P < R

This is true. Since P < Q ≥ R, then P < R.

III. Q > S

This is not necessarily true. We know that Q ≥ R > S, but we do not know the relationship between Q and S.

IV. S < P

This is not necessarily true. We know that P < Q ≥ R > S, but we do not know the relationship between P and S.

Therefore, only conclusions I and II are true.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 4

Martin starts from his house and walks 8 km towards North. From there, he takes a right turn and walks 6 km. Then, he turns right and walks 24 km. He again takes a right turn and walks 6 km. How far is he from his house?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 4

The distance between the starting point to final point is (24-8)km. 
Option 3 is the correct answer. 

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 5

Directions: Study the information below carefully.
​​​​​​​A number arrangement machine, when fed with an input, rearranges the numbers following a particular rule.

The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement:
Input: 25010 7650 432 909 850 70 100 612
Step I: 432 25010 7650 909 850 70 100 612
Step II: 432 612 25010 7650 909 850 70 100
Step III: 432 612 70 25010 7650 909 850 100
Step IV: 432 612 70 850 25010 7650 909 100
Step V: 432 612 70 850 909 25010 7650 100
Step VI: 432 612 70 850 909 7650 25010 100
Step VII: 432 612 70 850 909 7650 100 25010
Step (VII) is the last step of the rearrangement.
Based on the above illustration, answer the questions regarding the given input:
Input: 78050 1650 266 1001 80 701 600 121

121 266 80 701 1650 78050 600 1001
Q. Which step of the arrangement yields the given output?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 5

Input: 78050 1650 266 1001 80 701 600 121
Step (I): 121 78050 1650 266 1001 80 701 600
Step (II): 121 266 78050 1650 1001 80 701 600
Step (III): 121 266 80 78050 1650 1001 701 600
Step (IV): 121 266 80 701 78050 1650 1001 600
Step (V): 121 266 80 701 1650 78050 1001 600
Step (VI): 121 266 80 701 1650 600 78050 1001
Step (VII): 121 266 80 701 1650 600 1001 78050

Numbers are arranged according to increasing number of zeroes. If two numbers have the same number of zeroes, then they are arranged in ascending order.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 6

Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions given beside:
Nine persons – Chaya, Dimple, Beena, Ajit, Jaya, Fatima, Gagan, Hemant and Kaushal – are sitting in a straight line facing north, but not necessarily in the same order.
Beena is fourth to the left of Gagan; Fatima is fourth to the right of Chaya and second to the left of Kaushal, who is fifth to the right of Ajit. Dimple is not an immediate neighbour of either Kaushal or Beena. There are only three persons between Jaya and Ajit. Gagan is second to the right of Chaya.

Q. Who among the following sit at the extreme ends of the line?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 6

Kaushal and Beena are sitting at the extreme ends of line.
Option C, is hence the correct answer.
Common explanation:
Reference:
Fatima is fourth to the right of Chaya and second to the left of Kaushal, who is fifth to the right of Ajit.
Gagan is second to the right of Chaya.
Beena is fourth to the left of Gagan.
Inference:

Reference:
There are only three persons between Jaya and Ajit.
Inference:

Reference:
Dimple is not an immediate neighbour of either Kaushal or Beena.
Inference:

Final image:

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 7

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside:
A teacher made an observation on the basis of the ranks of seven students – Piya, Riya, Shreya, Niya, Diya, Miya and Jiya, in the previous exams taken by them.
The observations were:

  • No two students get same rank.
  • Jiya always performs better than Piya.
  • Piya always performs better than Riya.
  • Each time either Shreya tops the class and Diya gets the last rank, or alternatively Niya tops the class and either Miya or Riya gets the last rank.

Q. If Riya is ranked fourth and there are two persons ranked between Jiya and Shreya then what is the rank of Miya?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 7

Following the final solution, and applying the given conditions, we have:

Here, we can say that Rank of Miya is 7.
Hence, the correct answer is option D.
Final Solution:
Order of Ranks:
Jiya > Piya > Riya
Possibilities of 1st and 7th rank:
Possibility 1:
Rank 1 = Shreya
Rank 7 = Diya
Possibility 2:
Rank 1 = Niya
Rank 7 = either Miya or Riya
We will keep this information in mind and solve the questions accordingly.
Common Explanation:
Reference:
Piya teacher made an observation on the basis of the ranks of seven students – Piya, Riya, Shreya, Niya, Diya, Miya and Jiya, in the previous exams taken by them.
Inference:
We will keep this information in mind while solving the puzzle.
Reference:
Jiya always performs better than Piya.
Piya always performs better than Riya.
Inference:
After using the above references we have:
Order of Ranks:
Jiya > Piya > Riya
Reference:
Each time either Shreya tops the class and Diya gets the last rank, or alternatively Niya tops the class and either Miya or Riya gets the last rank.
Inference:
After using the above references we have:
Possibilities of 1st and 7th rank:
Possibility 1:
Rank 1 = Shreya
Rank 7 = Diya
Possibility 2:
Rank 1 = Niya
Rank 7 = either Miya or Riya

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 8

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside:
A teacher made an observation on the basis of the ranks of seven students – Piya, Riya, Shreya, Niya, Diya, Miya and Jiya, in the previous exams taken by them.
The observations were:

  • No two students get same rank.
  • Jiya always performs better than Piya.
  • Piya always performs better than Riya.
  • Each time either Shreya tops the class and Diya gets the last rank, or alternatively Niya tops the class and either Miya or Riya gets the last rank.

Q. If Piya ranked 4th and Diya stood at last then what is the rank of Shreya if Miya stood at 6th?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 8

Following the final solution, and applying the given conditions, we have:

Here, we can say that Rank of Shreya is 1st.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.
Final Solution:
Order of Ranks:
Jiya > Piya > Riya
Possibilities of 1st and 7th rank:
Possibility 1:
Rank 1 = Shreya
Rank 7 = Diya
Possibility 2:
Rank 1 = Niya
Rank 7 = either Miya or Riya
We will keep this information in mind and solve the questions accordingly.
Common Explanation:
Reference:
Piya teacher made an observation on the basis of the ranks of seven students – Piya, Riya, Shreya, Niya, Diya, Miya and Jiya, in the previous exams taken by them.
Inference:
We will keep this information in mind while solving the puzzle.
Reference:
Jiya always performs better than Piya.
Piya always performs better than Riya.
Inference:
After using the above references we have:
Order of Ranks:
Jiya > Piya > Riya
Reference:
Each time either Shreya tops the class and Diya gets the last rank, or alternatively Niya tops the class and either Miya or Riya gets the last rank.
Inference:
After using the above references we have:
Possibilities of 1st and 7th rank:
Possibility 1:
Rank 1 = Shreya
Rank 7 = Diya
Possibility 2:
Rank 1 = Niya
Rank 7 = either Miya or Riya

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 9

The common root of 2x2+x−6=0 and x2−3x−10=0 is

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 9

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 10

Three pipes P, Q and R can fill a Cistern in 6 hours. After working at it together for 2 hours, R is closed and P and Q can fill the remaining part in 7 hours. The number of hours taken by R alone to fill the Cistern is

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 10

Part filled in 2 hours = 2/6 = 1/3
Remaining Part = (1-1/3) = 2/3
(P + Q)’s 7 hour work = 2/3
(P + Q)’s 1 hour work = 2/21
R’s 1 hour work = (P + Q + R) 1 hour work – (P + Q) 1 hour work
= (1/6 – 2/21) = 1/14 = 14 hours

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 11

How many Chocolates does the shopkeeper sells on Sunday ?
I.On Sunday he sold 12 more chocolates than he sold the previous day
II.He sold 28 chocolates each on Thursday and Saturday

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 11

28+12 = 40

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 12

 How many boys students are there in the class ?
I.65%girls students are there in the class
II.The no of boys students is half that of girls

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 12

From both the statement I and II we can find the ratio but we cannot find the exact no of boys.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 13

Directions to Solve

Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace the question mark in the given series.

Question -

6, 17, 39, 72, ?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 13

The pattern is + 11, + 22, + 33, .....

So, missing term = 72 + 44 = 116.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 14

If Sita walks at 5 kmph, she misses her train by 10 minutes. If she walks at 7 kmph, she reaches the station 10 minutes early. How much distance does she walk to the station?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 14

The distance to the station can be calculated as follows:

Let's denote the distance to the station as "d" (in km), and the time difference between the two cases as "t" (in minutes).

In the first case, Sita walks at 5 km/h and misses the train by 10 minutes. So the time it would take her to get to the train on time is: d/5 (in hours) + 10/60 (in hours) = d/5 + 1/6 (in hours).

In the second case, Sita walks at 7 km/h and arrives 10 minutes early. So the time it takes her to get to the train is: d/7 - 10/60 = d/7 - 1/6 (in hours).

Since these two times should be the same, we can equate them:

d/5 + 1/6 = d/7 - 1/6

Solving this equation for "d" gives:

d = 35/6 km = 5.8 km

So the correct answer is 5.8 km.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 15

Directions: Study the given table carefully and answer the question that follow:
Number of candidates appeared and qualified for a test (in hundreds) in 6 different years from 5 different zones.
Note: Here App. means Appeared and Qual. Means qualified.

Q. The number of candidates who qualified the test from zone R in the year 2010 was approximately what percentage of the number of candidates who appeared from zone Q in the year 2008?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 15

Required percentage

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 16

Direction: Study the graph and answer the following questions :

The production of raw wool in 2014-15 was _______ of the production in 2019-20.

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 16

Calculation:

Production of raw wool in 2014-15 = 51

Production of raw wool in 2019-20 = 68

Required production of raw wool = (51/68)

⇒ 3/4

∴ Required production of raw wool is 3/4

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 17

The given bar chart represents the number of Televisions Sets (TV) manufactured (in thousands) and the respective percentage of those TV Sets sold by five different companies A, B, C, D and E in 2015.

Study the chart carefully and answer the question that follows.

The average number of TV sets sold by companies C and D is what percentage of the number of TV sets manufactured by company E? Express your answer correct to one place of decimal.

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 17

Calculation:

TV sets manufactured by company C = 70000

TV sets sold by company C = 82% of 70000 = 57400

TV sets manufactured by company D = 85000

TV sets sold by company D = 56% of 85000 = 47600

Total TV sold by C and D = 57400 + 47600 = 105000

Average TV sold by C and D = 105000/2 = 52500

TV sets manufactured by company E = 58000

Now, % = 52500/58000 × 100% ≈ 90.5%

∴ The average number of TV sets sold by companies C and D is 90.5% of the number of TV sets manufactured by company E.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 18

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside.
Two trains A and B running at speeds 42 km/hr and 48 km/hr respectively are approaching each other. They are [A] km far from each other. After 12 minutes, a vulture starts flying from train A towards train B at the speed of [B] km/hr. It reverses its direction as soon as it reached B and starts filying towards A and continues this until trains A and B meet. The total distance covered by it is [C] km. The vulture meets train B (first time) in half the time train A meets train B (from the time vulture started). The distance between the points where train B meets vulture for the first time and train B meets train A is 72 km. The distance between trains A and B, when the vulture meets train B for the second time is [D].

Q. What should come in place of C?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 18

Let speed of the vulture be a km/hr
Relative speed of A and B = (42 + 48) = 90 km/hr
Relative speed of vulture and B (when vulture approaches B) = a + 48
Given: Vulture reaches B in half time as A from the point vulture starts
Let x be the distance travelled

180 = 48 + a
a = 132 km/hr (Blank B)
Distance between B’s meeting point with vulture and A is 72
Time taken by B = 72/48 = 1.5 hours
This 1.5 hour will be half the time as Vulture reaches B in half time as A from the point vulture starts
So, total times for A to meet B (from the point when Vulture started) = 2 × 1.5 = 3 hours

Distance travelled by vulture = 132 × 3 = 396 km (Blank C)

Hence, option D is correct.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 19

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given beside.
Two trains A and B running at speeds 42 km/hr and 48 km/hr respectively are approaching each other. They are [A] km far from each other. After 12 minutes, a vulture starts flying from train A towards train B at the speed of [B] km/hr. It reverses its direction as soon as it reached B and starts filying towards A and continues this until trains A and B meet. The total distance covered by it is [C] km. The vulture meets train B (first time) in half the time train A meets train B (from the time vulture started). The distance between the points where train B meets vulture for the first time and train B meets train A is 72 km. The distance between trains A and B, when the vulture meets train B for the second time is [D].

Q. What should come in place of D?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 19

Let the speed of the vulture be a km/hr
Relative speed of A and B = (42 + 48) = 90 km/hr
Relative speed of vulture and B (when vulture approaches B) = a + 48
Given: Vulture reaches B in half time as A from the point vulture starts
Let x be the distance travelled

180 = 48 + a
a = 132 km/hr (Blank B)
Distance between B’s meeting point with vulture and A is 72
Time taken by B = 72/48 = 1.5 hours
This 1.5 hour will be half the time as Vulture reaches B in half time as A from the point vulture starts
So, total times for A to meet B (from the point when Vulture started) = 2 × 1.5 = 3 hours
Distance travelled by vulture = 132 × 3 = 396 km (Blank C)
Distance between A and B (when vulture starts) = 3 × (48 + 42) = 270 km
Vulture meets B in 1.5 hours (given)
Distance between A and B when Vulture meets B for the first time = (3 – 1.5) × (48 + 42) = 135
Time taken by Vulture to reach till A

Distance between A and B when Vulture meets A (after return)

Time taken for vulture to travel 65.2 (to meet B for second time)


Distance (Blank D) = 65.2 –
Hence, option B is correct.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 20

Directions: The following pie-chart shows the sources of funds to be collected by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for its phase II projects. Study the pie-chart and answer the following three questions:

Q. If the toll is to be collected through and outsourced agency by allowing a maximum 10% commission how much amount should be permitted to be collected by the outsourced agency, so that the project is supported with Rs. 4,910 crores?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 20

Let the amount permitted to be collected = Rs. x

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 21

Practice Quiz or MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) with solutions are available for Practice, which would help you prepare for "Closet Test " under Verbal Aptitude. You can practice these practice quizzes as per your speed and improvise the topic. The same topic is covered under various competitive examinations like - CAT, GMAT, Bank PO, SSC and other competitive examinations.

Instruction for the Next Five questions are given below:

Today most businessmen are very worried. To begin with, they are not used to competition.In the past they sold whatever ...(1)... produced at whatever prices they chose. But ...(2)... increasing competition, customers began to ...(3)... and choose. Imports suddenly became ...(4)... available and that too at cheaper ...(5)...

 

What will come in Option one?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 21

Today most businessmen are very worried. To begin with, they are not used to competition.In the past they sold whatever they produced at whatever prices they chose.

So option C is correct

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 22

Today most businessmen are very worried. To begin with, they are not used to competition.In the past they sold whatever ...(1)... produced at whatever prices they chose. But ...(2)... increasing competition, customers began to ...(3)... and choose. Imports suddenly became ...(4)... available and that too at cheaper ...(5)...

 

What will come in Option Four?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 22

Businessman start business in market his link very high so didn't get convinced people and easily call business partner to import products.

So option B is correct

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 23

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

India’s e-commerce sector, poised to grow four times to $150 billion by 2022, is still a work in progress when it comes to safeguarding customer interest. Consumers are still compelled to take wild chances in online transactions. There is little they can do if their calls go wrong. Returns and reimbursements are risky and cumbersome. There are no authentic ways to figure out if product reviews, ratings or even discounts are genuine. So, it is heartening to see the government coming up with a set of guidelines to protect interests of consumers. The guidelines released last week by the Consumer Affairs Ministry in this regard emphasise that an e-commerce entity shall not influence the price of the goods or services, adopt any unfair or deceptive methods to influence transactional decisions of consumers or falsely represent themselves as consumers and post reviews about goods and services. The guidelines on returns and refunds favour consumers. The message seems simple: If online companies want to dupe consumers to earn extra bucks, they’re in trouble.

Clearly, the Ministry’s thinking seems to be in line with the way the Centre’s approach to regulating the fast-growing e-commerce sector. It is, however, worth considering whether the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (then DIPP) will strike the right balance between regulating consumer interests and encouraging innovation and investment, without discriminating against a particular class of investors. Now marketplace entities won’t be able to buy more than 25 per cent from a single vendor, give discounts on products or sell the goods of the companies in which there is equity participation by the marketplace entity. The changes had irked foreign e-tailers who felt the rules would _____ (A) _____ their business models and could cost them time and money. But anecdotal evidence does not entirely seem to bear that out.

The DPIIT is also framing an e-commerce policy and, like the Consumer Affairs Ministry, has put up the draft for comments. The draft talks about the country retaining ownership and control of data generated within the country, rigorous monitoring of cross-border imports, placing the responsibility of consumer protection on the intermediary and addressing the issue of piracy. That said, the element of indecision over data localisation requirements is still a worry. Attempts made by both the DPIIT and the MeitY in the e-commerce policy and the data protection policy, respectively, to make a case for storage of personal data locally (along with the RBI in the case of payment systems) have predictably resulted in a lot of protests from the EU and US entities. While the Centre is certainly on a sound wicket here, it should take a call soon — without succumbing to the recent tendency to over-regulate business.

Q. Which among the following is/are the problem(s) faced by the e-commerce customers in India these days, as stated in the passage?
I. They do not get the money back easily in case they have to return the products delivered to them.
II. They have no credible information regarding the products and the feedback regarding them available to them.
III. They have to pay extra to ship the products directly to their homes as they do not need to come out for shopping.

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 23

Statement I is correct since it has been stated in the passage that the customers often do not get the refund if they have returned the products. Refer to, “Returns and reimbursements are risky and cumbersome.”

Statement II is also correct for the fact that the reviews posted on the websites of the e-commerce companies are not always true and there is no way to find out if they are true or fake or even the discounts are not always for real. Refer to, “There are no authentic ways to figure out if product reviews, ratings or even discounts are genuine.”

Statement III cannot said to be correct for the fact that it is not the case at all rather the reality is the opposite of what is being said here. The prices are generally lower in case of the ecommerce companies and that is the main reason they are becoming popular day by day.

This makes Option A the correct choice among the given options.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 24

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

After a worrying pre-monsoon phase between March and May, when rainfall was scarce, the current robust season in most parts of coastal, western and central India augurs well for the entire economy. Aided apparently by beneficial conditions in the Indian Ocean, very heavy rainfall has been recorded, notably in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, the northeastern States, Karnataka, the Konkan coast, hilly districts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This pattern may extend into Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bengal and other eastern regions. A normal Indian Summer Monsoon is bountiful overall, but as last year’s flooding in Kerala, and the Chennai catastrophe of 2015 showed, there can be a terrible cost in terms of lives and property lost, and people displaced. Distressing scenes of death and destruction are again being witnessed. Even in a rain-shadow region such as Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, the collapse of a railway parcel office after a downpour has led to avoidable deaths. What this underscores is the need to prepare for the rainy season with harvesting measures, as advocated by the Centre’s Jal Shakti Abhiyan, and a safety audit of structures, particularly those used by the official agencies. In drafting their management plans, States must be aware of the scientific consensus: that future rain spells may be short, often unpredictable and very heavy influenced by a changing climate. They need to invest in reliable infrastructure to mitigate the impact of flooding and avert disasters that could have global consequences in an integrated economy.

The long-term trends for flood impact in India have been one of declining loss of lives and cattle since the decadal high of 1971-80, but rising absolute economic losses, though not as a share of GDP. It is important, therefore, to increase resilience through planning, especially in cities and towns which are expanding steadily. Orderly urban development is critical for sustainability, as the mega flood disasters in Mumbai and Chennai witnessed in this century make clear. It is worth pointing out that the response of State governments to the imperative is tardy and even indifferent. They are hesitant to act against encroachment of lake catchments, river courses and floodplains. The extreme distress in Chennai, for instance, has not persuaded the State government against allowing structures such as a police station being constructed on a lake bed, after reclassification of land. Granting such permissions is an abdication of responsibility and a violation of National Disaster Management Authority Guidelines to prevent urban flooding. As a nation that is set to become the most populous in less than a decade, India must address its crippling cycles of drought and flood with redoubled vigour. Scientific hydrology, coupled with the traditional wisdom of saving water through large innovative structures, will mitigate floods and help communities prosper.

Q. Which among the following is correct regarding the response of the states to the need to tackle flood situations?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 24

This is stated in the passage that the response of the states towards the importance of flood control measures has not been that great. They are mainly indifferent to such things and that is why we have seen floods in various areas especially in the urban areas such as Chennai in the recent times. The author is of the opinion that such floods will actually be very harmful for the cities. Among the given options, we have Option D which gives us the correct information regarding the response of the states whereas the rest are eliminated as they do not follow from the passage.

This makes Option D the correct choice among the given options.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 25

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

After a worrying pre-monsoon phase between March and May, when rainfall was scarce, the current robust season in most parts of coastal, western and central India augurs well for the entire economy. Aided apparently by beneficial conditions in the Indian Ocean, very heavy rainfall has been recorded, notably in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, the northeastern States, Karnataka, the Konkan coast, hilly districts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This pattern may extend into Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bengal and other eastern regions. A normal Indian Summer Monsoon is bountiful overall, but as last year’s flooding in Kerala, and the Chennai catastrophe of 2015 showed, there can be a terrible cost in terms of lives and property lost, and people displaced. Distressing scenes of death and destruction are again being witnessed. Even in a rain-shadow region such as Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, the collapse of a railway parcel office after a downpour has led to avoidable deaths. What this underscores is the need to prepare for the rainy season with harvesting measures, as advocated by the Centre’s Jal Shakti Abhiyan, and a safety audit of structures, particularly those used by the official agencies. In drafting their management plans, States must be aware of the scientific consensus: that future rain spells may be short, often unpredictable and very heavy influenced by a changing climate. They need to invest in reliable infrastructure to mitigate the impact of flooding and avert disasters that could have global consequences in an integrated economy.

The long-term trends for flood impact in India have been one of declining loss of lives and cattle since the decadal high of 1971-80, but rising absolute economic losses, though not as a share of GDP. It is important, therefore, to increase resilience through planning, especially in cities and towns which are expanding steadily. Orderly urban development is critical for sustainability, as the mega flood disasters in Mumbai and Chennai witnessed in this century make clear. It is worth pointing out that the response of State governments to the imperative is tardy and even indifferent. They are hesitant to act against encroachment of lake catchments, river courses and floodplains. The extreme distress in Chennai, for instance, has not persuaded the State government against allowing structures such as a police station being constructed on a lake bed, after reclassification of land. Granting such permissions is an abdication of responsibility and a violation of National Disaster Management Authority Guidelines to prevent urban flooding. As a nation that is set to become the most populous in less than a decade, India must address its crippling cycles of drought and flood with redoubled vigour. Scientific hydrology, coupled with the traditional wisdom of saving water through large innovative structures, will mitigate floods and help communities prosper.

Q. Which among the following is correct regarding the impact of flood in India over the years starting from 1970s?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 25

Refer to, “The long-term trends for flood impact in India have been one of declining loss of lives and cattle since the decadal high of 1971-80, but rising absolute economic losses, though not as a share of GDP. “

It is clear from the passage that the long term trends of impact of floods in India have been on the decline in terms of lives of people and cattle lost but on the other hand the economic losses have quantified multiple times during this particular time duration. Among the given options, we can choose Option A only since it gives us the correct information regarding the data on lives lost in floods since 1970s till date. Others can be eliminated since they do not follow from the passage.

This makes option A the correct choice among the given options.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 26

Directions: Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

A disease which spreads by contact:

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 26

The one word substitution is Contagious.

Incurable : (of a sick person or a disease) not able to be cured.
Infectious : (of a disease or disease-causing organism) liable to be transmitted to people, organisms, etc. through the environment.
Fatal : leading to failure or disaster.
Contagious : (of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another, typically by direct contact.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 27

How many GPUs does the initial phase of the India AI Mission plan to procure?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 27

The initial phase of the India AI Mission involves procuring 300 to 500 GPUs to kickstart the project.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 28

What is the estimated cost of a data breach in India in 2023?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 28

The average cost of a data breach in India in 2023 was USD 2.18 million.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 29

What does the India AI FutureSkills aim to expand?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 29

The India AI FutureSkills aims to expand AI education programs and establish Data and AI Labs in smaller cities.

ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 30

What significant economic target does India aim to achieve by 2047?

Detailed Solution for ECGC PO Mock Test - 9 - Question 30

By 2047, India aims to become the world's third-largest economy with a GDP target of USD 30 trillion.

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