DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO Question Booklet No. 22791 GENERAL ENGLISH & GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Roll No. TIA Time Allowed : 3 Hours CANDIDATES SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS : 4, The Question Booklet has seals pasted on it. Candidates should break open the seals only when they are asked to do so by the invigilators. 2. Immediately after breaking open the seals, candidates must check the Question Booklet. If any discrepancy is found, immediately report to the invigilator for changing of the Question Booklet, 3. Candidates are to utilise one answer booklet only for this paper. However Section A & B are to be answered separately and not intermingled 4, Candidates must take care to fill up all the required particulars at the appropriate places marked on the front page of both the Question Booklet and the Answer Booklet. 5. 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Any misconduct or indiscipline in the examination hall/restoring to any form of unfair means/ failure to follow the examination rules will result in disciplinary action as deemed fir by the Commission. 11, The decision of the Commission on all examination matters is final. DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO 2302/68Qi. Q. SECTION -A GENERAL ENGLISH Write an essay on any one of the following topics in about 250 words. 20 1. DrugAbuseamong Youth 2. Materialism in Modern World 3. Technology Addiction Make a précis of the following passage in about 80-90 words giving it a suitable title. 10 Reading is not just about picking an article and going through it. It is a cognitive, multifaceted process wherein you recognize the word and comprehend it to understand its meaning, Our brain needs to be stimulated to function properly and foster ideas. One of the easiest way to sharpen your mind is through reading with concentration. Almost all notable personalities read every day as they recognize that knowledge is the key to success. Reading is a good habit that everyone needs to develop, especially students. There are multiple benefits of reading books. Importance of Reading in Polishing Your Mind Reading requires you to have the patience to build a cognitive perspective. This is considered to be a prime brain-stimulating activity to sharpen your mind and build focus. Individuals engaged in reading have a slower memory decline than those who avoid reading. Importance of Reading in Lowering Stress Reading leads you on a journey to another world. People reading literature or novels require a lot of concentration which allows them to stay away from the distraction in their lives which in turn promotes inner calmness and enhances overall health. Importance of Reading in Enhancing One's Imagination Reading is just like a spider's web, linking things you know to things you just learnt and creating innovative solutions. You work on your dreams when you start imagining them, Imagination also allows an individual to be empathetic towards people and their struggles. Importance of Reading in Providing Entertainment and Peace of Mind Reading is one of the simplest entertainment activities for humans. Human beings tend to be fascinated by the world of stories and books open up alternate worlds to explore. This not just transcends us to another reality but also helps us in distancing from our daily problems fora while. 2302/68 (2)Q3. Qs. Q6. Qi. Qs. Q». Qi0. Qi. Qi2. Based on the outlines given below, write a paragraph in about 100-125 words and giveita suitable title. 10 India-a large South Asian country-people belonging to different caste, creed, social and cultural background and socio-economic class...different views, beliefs, perception, and knowledge...Superstition-a widespread social problem. ..any belief or practice explained by supernatural causality...in contradiction to modern science...gap between opinions widens between general public and scientists...usually attributed to a lack of education...But, educated following superstitious beliefs...examples-harmless lemon-and-chilli totems for warding off evil eyeto serious concerns like witch-burning....part of tradition and religion. Use correct form of the verb: Ixt Ifyou (participate) in the event, you would definitely have won the prize. Use suitable modal : Ixt You respect yourelders. (ought to/have to/need to) Change the voice: ixt He spentall the money he had. Report the following: 1x1 The Boss said to his employee, “You are one of the few who have been selected to travel to the US.” There is an error in each of the following sentences. Do the correction. 1x2 1. It'sacoldday forNovember. 2. Mycaris furtheraway than your car. Make noun from 'ready'. Ixl Use the words (stationary, stationery) appropriately: Ixt The sun seems __ butit's not. (stationary, stationery) Ineed to step out to buy some items. (stationary, stationery) Use either of the idiom in the following sentence correctly: Ixt ‘After yesterday's party, [ had to call in sick, as I was feeling the weather. (under/beside) Choose the right determiner: Ix Doyouhave flour to make the bread. (little/enough) 2302/68 (3)Qu. Q3. Qs. Qs. Q6. q7. Qs. Q9. Quo. Qu. Qu. Q13. SECTION B GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 1x50 Whatis the hardest naturally occuring substance on Earth? State whether it is True or False: Lightening is four times hotter than the sun. ‘Atwhat temperature (degree Celcius) is the density of water maximum? Who discovered the periodic table (or Periodic System, as he called it)? Edible mushrooms, yeasts, black mold, and Penicillium notatum are all members of the kingdom (Fungi/Algae) __ is the bending of light (it also happens with sound, water and other waves) as it passes from one transparent substance into another. (Reflection! Refraction) If your blood type is, , then your blood cells have the Rh protein and if your blood type is __, then your blood cells lack the Rh protein. (positive/negative) miles are used to measure the distance traveled through the water and is slightly longer than a mile on land. Thar Desert extends to which country besides India? Which island located in the Andaman Sea is the only confirmed active volcano in the Indian subcontinent? Name any one Mountain Pass of Sikkim. Which Indian state is popularly known as 'Land of the Dawn-lit-Mountains’ and is the first Indian soil to greet therising sun? The emblem of Nagaland is a circular seal depicting a standing on a green hilly landscape, surrounded by the motto "Unity" and the words "Government of Nagaland”. (Mithun bison/Rhinoceros) 2302/68 (4)Qu. Qus. Qi6. Qi7. Qs. Q19. Q20. Q2i. Q22. Q23. Q24. Qs... The Nagaland Legislative Assembly is the legislature of the Indian state of Nagaland. (unicameral/bicameral) What is meant by Universal Adult Franchise? Which of the following statements is TRUE? The Constitution lays down certain Directive Principles of State Policy, which though not justiciable, are'fundamental in governance of the country.’ Or ‘The Constitution lays down certain Directive Principles of State Policy, which are justiciable and thus, are fundamental in governance of the country. In which language was The National Anthem of India composed originally by Rabindranath Tagore? Allthe laws made in the Houses need the assent of the tobecomean Act. In the triumvirate popularly known as Lal Bal Pal, which freedom fighter does Lal referto? implies litigation for the protection of public interests. (Public Interest Litigation/Right to Protection of Interest) India being a Federal country, its Constitution states three lists, Union, State and Lists. Which is a multi-disciplinary organization mandated with investigation of offence of money laundering and violations of foreign exchange laws in India? How is'per capita income' calculated? Activities that aid in the growth of elementary and secondary sectors, also called service sector, belong to the category of (Primary Sector/Tertiary Sector) isan asset that a borrower holds, such as land, a building, a vehicle, livestock or bank savings, that the borrower uses as guarantee to a lender until the loan isrepaid. (Credit/Collateral) 2302/68 (5)Q26. Q27. Q28. Q29. Q30. Q31. Q32. Q33. Q34. Q35. Q36. Q37. Which of the following factors hinders globalization? 1, Technological Advancement 2. Protectionist trade policies, such as import bans 3. Trade Liberalization 4. Foreign InvestmentPolicies (FDI) What is the full form of SEZ, a place where governments provide special incentives for businesses to set up? ‘Ifa consumer has been exploited by a producer, they have the right to seek a remedy.’ This right of consumers is called (Right to Safety/Right to Seek Redressal) are entities that facilitate e-commerce sites and merchants to accept various payment instruments from customers. (Payment Aggregators/ Payment Corporators) Mahatma Gandhi organized the Satyagraha to support the indigo plantation farmers against the British oppression. (Chauri Chaura/Champaran) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was the social reformer who was the main architect of Act. Mahayana and Hinayana : Buddhism as Digambara and Svetambara:__ With which country did Subhas Chandra Bose make an agreement under which he organized the Indian soldiers, taken as prisoners by the Axis Powers, into the Azad Hind Fauj? During whose reign was Raja Todar Mal the Finance. Minister of the Mughal empire? Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas were the three major powers that emerged in : India in the 7th century AD. (Northern/ Southern) Which is the oldest of the four Vedas? Which Padma Shri Indian novelist and poet is the author of the books 'A Suitable Boy’ and 'The Golden Gate’? 2302/68 (6)38. Q39. Q40. Q4l. 42. 043. Q44. Q45. O46. Q47. Q48. Q49. Which country will host the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup? Which city in Rajasthan is home to many prominent lakes and is called ‘City of Lakes"? To which country will India transport diesel under the Friendship Pipeline Programme, putting in place the first cross-border energy pipeline between the two countries? Which state has launched a scheme to provide drones to low-income farmers on rent to help them monitor crops and spray chemicals on the crops.? What does the “G” associated with cellular networks stand for, like in 5G network? Use'SSD' and'HDD' appropriately in the following blanks: is a new generation of storage device used in computers to store data using flash-based memory, which is much faster than the traditional _ it has come toreplace. Find the odd one out: Pizza, Pasta, French Fries, Iced Tea Pride : Lion :: Flock : If one-fourth of one-fifth of a number is 12, then what is the seven-tenth of that number? Pandit Birju Maharaj was an Indian dancer and exponent of the Lucknow "Kalka- Bindadin" Gharana of dance. How many days are there between 10th March 2013 and 20th August 2014 (both dates not included)? Assuming South-East became North, North-East became West and so on. What would East become? How many times does'3' appearin numbers from I to 100? 2302/68 (7)clonal 2302/68