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Question 1General Awareness and Current Affairs

The Right to Education Act, 2009 guarantees free and compulsory elementary education to children of which age group in India?

  1. 6 to 16 years
  2. 3 to 14 years
  3. 5 to 12 years
  4. 6 to 14 years Correct answer.

Explanation

The RTE Act, 2009 makes elementary education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years, covering Classes I to VIII. It obliges the state to ensure admission, attendance and completion of elementary schooling for this age band.

Question 2General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which article of the Indian Constitution was inserted by the 86th Amendment to make elementary education a fundamental right?

  1. Article 51A
  2. Article 21A Correct answer.
  3. Article 45A
  4. Article 19A

Explanation

The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 inserted Article 21A into Part III, guaranteeing free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years as a fundamental right. Article 45 was simultaneously recast as a directive principle on early childhood care.

Question 3General Awareness and Current Affairs

NEP 2020 proposes replacing the earlier 10+2 school structure with which curricular and pedagogical framework?

  1. 5+2+3+4
  2. 6+3+3+2
  3. 4+4+4+4
  4. 5+3+3+4 Correct answer.

Explanation

The National Education Policy 2020 introduces a 5+3+3+4 design covering ages 3 to 18, with a foundational stage of five years, preparatory stage of three, middle stage of three and secondary stage of four. This brings early childhood education into the formal school framework.

Question 4General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which body is the statutory apex regulator for higher education established under the NEP 2020 implementation roadmap?

  1. Higher Education Commission of India Correct answer.
  2. Central Advisory Board of Education
  3. National Testing Agency
  4. University Grants Commission

Explanation

The NEP 2020 proposes a Higher Education Commission of India as a single overarching regulator for higher education, except medical and legal education. It is intended to replace the multiple regulator model, with the UGC being restructured under it.

Question 5General Awareness and Current Affairs

Odisha's 'Mo School Abhiyan' programme is primarily designed to achieve which of the following?

  1. Standardise board examination question papers
  2. Recruit teachers for private schools
  3. Encourage community participation and alumni support for government schools Correct answer.
  4. Provide free bicycles to secondary students

Explanation

Mo School Abhiyan, launched by the Odisha government in 2017, mobilises alumni, citizens and corporate donors to adopt and improve government schools. It channels community contributions into school development rather than teacher recruitment or exam reform.

Question 6General Awareness and Current Affairs

The '5T' model of school transformation associated with the Odisha government refers to which set of principles?

  1. Talent, Task, Target, Timeline, Team
  2. Teaching, Training, Testing, Tracking, Trust
  3. Teacher, Text, Test, Time, Technology
  4. Transparency, Teamwork, Technology, Time, Transformation Correct answer.

Explanation

The 5T framework used in Odisha governance and school transformation stands for Transparency, Teamwork, Technology, Time and Transformation. It is applied to turn around government high schools through infrastructure and management reform.

Question 7General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which organisation publishes the Global Education Monitoring Report that tracks progress towards the education targets of the Sustainable Development Goals?

  1. OECD
  2. UNICEF
  3. UNESCO Correct answer.
  4. World Bank

Explanation

UNESCO publishes the Global Education Monitoring Report, which monitors implementation of SDG 4 on inclusive and equitable quality education. The report is an independent, evidence-based annual publication hosted by UNESCO.

Question 8General Awareness and Current Affairs

Sustainable Development Goal 4, to which India is a signatory, aims to ensure which outcome by 2030?

  1. Free secondary boarding education for every child
  2. Inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning for all Correct answer.
  3. Universal access to higher education
  4. Compulsory vocational training after Class 10

Explanation

SDG 4 commits countries to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all by 2030. It spans early childhood through adult learning, not only higher or vocational education.

Question 9General Awareness and Current Affairs

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) in India functions primarily as which type of body?

  1. A funding agency for private schools
  2. A recruitment board for government school teachers
  3. A statutory regulator of teacher education programmes Correct answer.
  4. An examination board for teacher eligibility tests

Explanation

NCTE is a statutory body established under the NCTE Act, 1993 to regulate and maintain standards in teacher education programmes such as B.Ed and D.El.Ed. It grants recognition to teacher education institutions rather than recruiting teachers.

Question 10General Awareness and Current Affairs

In the context of Indian teacher education, the B.Ed programme is regulated by which set of norms?

  1. NCTE-recognised norms for teacher education programmes Correct answer.
  2. Nursing Council norms for health education
  3. AICTE norms for technical education
  4. UGC norms for undergraduate degrees in general

Explanation

B.Ed is a professional teacher education programme, and its curriculum, duration and recognition are governed by NCTE regulations. UGC norms apply to general undergraduate degrees, while AICTE regulates technical education such as engineering.

Question 11General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which commission, appointed in 1964, is credited with shaping the structure of teacher education and school curriculum in post-independence India?

  1. Kothari Commission Correct answer.
  2. Sargent Commission
  3. Mudaliar Commission
  4. Radhakrishnan Commission

Explanation

The Education Commission of 1964, chaired by D. S. Kothari, reviewed the entire education system and recommended reforms including teacher education, curriculum and the 10+2+3 structure. Its report is widely cited as a landmark in Indian education policy.

Question 12General Awareness and Current Affairs

The mid-day meal scheme in Odisha, which provides cooked meals to school children, is now known nationally by which name?

  1. PM Poshan Correct answer.
  2. Annapurna Scheme
  3. Antyodaya Anna Yojana
  4. PM Garib Kalyan

Explanation

The national school meal programme was renamed PM Poshan (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) in 2021, continuing the earlier mid-day meal scheme. It aims to improve nutrition and school attendance for children in government and aided schools.

Question 13General Awareness and Current Affairs

In Odisha, which authority conducts the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) for recruitment of teachers in government schools?

  1. Odisha Staff Selection Commission
  2. Directorate of Teacher Education
  3. Odisha Public Service Commission
  4. Board of Secondary Education, Odisha Correct answer.

Explanation

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha conducts OTET, which certifies candidates as eligible for teaching posts in schools of the state. Passing OTET is a mandatory eligibility condition for teacher recruitment under the RTE framework.

Question 14General Awareness and Current Affairs

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act mandates a pupil-teacher ratio for primary schools of which value?

  1. 1:30 Correct answer.
  2. 1:50
  3. 1:40
  4. 1:60

Explanation

The RTE Act prescribes a pupil-teacher ratio of 30:1 for primary schools and 35:1 for upper primary schools, with additional teachers required as enrolment rises. These ratios are part of the Schedule to the Act.

Question 15General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which of the following best describes the 'No Detention Policy' debate under the RTE Act?

  1. It applies only to private unaided schools
  2. It requires detention of students who fail exams
  3. It allows automatic promotion up to elementary level, with states permitted to review it Correct answer.
  4. It bans all examinations in elementary schools

Explanation

The RTE Act originally provided for no detention and automatic promotion up to elementary level, but the 2019 amendment allowed states to hold back students in Classes V and VIII under certain conditions. The debate concerns balancing equity with learning accountability.

Question 16General Awareness and Current Affairs

The term 'inclusive education' in Indian policy primarily refers to which approach?

  1. Restricting admission to children who pass an entrance test
  2. Educating all children, including those with disabilities, in common neighbourhood schools Correct answer.
  3. Separating children with disabilities into special schools only
  4. Providing education only to children from disadvantaged groups

Explanation

Inclusive education means that children with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups learn alongside peers in regular neighbourhood schools with necessary support. The RPWD Act, 2016 and the RTE Act both support this approach.

Question 17General Awareness and Current Affairs

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 recognises how many specified disabilities?

  1. 28
  2. 14
  3. 21 Correct answer.
  4. 7

Explanation

The RPWD Act, 2016 expanded the list of recognised disabilities from seven under the earlier 1995 Act to twenty-one, including conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy and specific learning disabilities. This broader list affects entitlements to education and support.

Question 18General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which of the following is a key recommendation of NEP 2020 regarding the medium of instruction in early schooling?

  1. Mother tongue or home language as the medium at least until Grade 5 Correct answer.
  2. Sanskrit as the compulsory medium for all
  3. English medium only from Class I
  4. No language instruction until Class 3

Explanation

NEP 2020 recommends that the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, preferably till Grade 8, be the home language, mother tongue or local language. This is supported by evidence on foundational learning and comprehension.

Question 19General Awareness and Current Affairs

The 'NIPUN Bharat' mission launched by the Ministry of Education aims at which objective?

  1. Achieving foundational literacy and numeracy for children by Grade 3 Correct answer.
  2. Building new universities in every district
  3. Providing laptops to all secondary students
  4. Training school principals in leadership

Explanation

NIPUN Bharat, launched in 2021 under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, aims to ensure that every child attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3. It operationalises the foundational stage goals of NEP 2020.

Question 20General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which of the following best explains why continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) is recommended in elementary education?

  1. It replaces teachers with automated testing
  2. It is meant only for private schools
  3. It assesses only academic marks at year end
  4. It reduces dependence on a single terminal exam and covers scholastic and co-scholastic areas Correct answer.

Explanation

CCE aims to assess learners continuously through varied tools and to cover both scholastic and co-scholastic domains, reducing exam anxiety and rote learning. It is a school-based formative approach, not a single terminal test.

Question 21General Awareness and Current Affairs

The National Curriculum Framework for School Education released in 2023 was prepared under the aegis of which body?

  1. AICTE
  2. NCTE
  3. NCERT Correct answer.
  4. UGC

Explanation

The National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023 was developed by NCERT as part of the NEP 2020 implementation. NCERT is the national body responsible for curriculum frameworks and school textbooks.

Question 22General Awareness and Current Affairs

In Odisha, the 'Utkarsh' scheme is associated with which area of school education?

  1. Building residential schools for tribal students
  2. Providing mid-day meals to primary schools
  3. Recruiting para-teachers for remote areas
  4. Improving quality and performance of high schools through targeted interventions Correct answer.

Explanation

Utkarsh is an Odisha school quality initiative that supports high schools with resources and performance-linked improvement measures. It focuses on learning outcomes and school transformation rather than meal provision or recruitment.

Question 23General Awareness and Current Affairs

The concept of 'learning outcomes' as used in Indian school education refers to which of the following?

  1. The amount of funds spent on school infrastructure
  2. The number of teachers trained in a district
  3. The grades obtained by students in board examinations
  4. Specific competencies students should acquire at each grade level Correct answer.

Explanation

Learning outcomes describe the knowledge, skills and competencies students are expected to attain at each stage, as defined in documents such as the NCERT learning outcomes guidelines. They shift focus from inputs and marks to demonstrated competencies.

Question 24General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the most appropriate example of formative assessment in a B.Ed classroom context?

  1. A state-level entrance test for admission
  2. A final university examination at the end of the year
  3. A parent-teacher meeting held once a year
  4. A teacher's observation and feedback during a lesson activity Correct answer.

Explanation

Formative assessment is ongoing, diagnostic and feedback-oriented, occurring during teaching to guide learning. Observation with feedback during a lesson fits this description, unlike summative end-of-year examinations.

Question 25General Awareness and Current Affairs

The 'Samagra Shiksha' scheme in India integrates which of the following earlier schemes?

  1. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, UGC and NCTE
  2. SSA, RMSA and Teacher Education Correct answer.
  3. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, PM Poshan and NSDC
  4. Mid-day meal, ICDS and NRHM

Explanation

Samagra Shiksha, launched in 2018, subsumed Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan and the Teacher Education scheme into a single integrated programme for school education from pre-primary to Class 12.

Question 26General Awareness and Current Affairs

The annual 'Economic Survey' of India, often referenced in general awareness for its analysis of social sector spending, is prepared by which body?

  1. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
  2. The Ministry of Finance Correct answer.
  3. The Reserve Bank of India
  4. NITI Aayog

Explanation

The Economic Survey is prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance. It is presented in Parliament ahead of the Union Budget and reviews the economy, including social sector trends. The RBI and NITI Aayog publish separate reports and do not author the Survey.

Question 27General Awareness and Current Affairs

In the context of Indian general awareness, the term 'demographic dividend' refers to which phenomenon?

  1. A decline in the total fertility rate below replacement level
  2. A rise in the proportion of elderly dependents in the population
  3. An economic advantage arising from a large share of working-age population Correct answer.
  4. An increase in rural-to-urban migration within a decade

Explanation

Demographic dividend denotes the potential economic growth that occurs when a country's working-age population (roughly 15–64 years) is larger than its dependent population. This lowers the dependency ratio and can boost savings and productivity if adequate education and jobs exist. It is not about ageing, fertility decline per se, or migration alone.

Question 28General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which Indian institution is responsible for conducting the Census, a key source of demographic data used in educational planning?

  1. National Sample Survey Office
  2. Election Commission of India
  3. Indian Statistical Institute
  4. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Correct answer.

Explanation

The Census of India is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Census data on age structure, literacy and rural-urban distribution inform school mapping and teacher deployment. The ECI, NSSO and ISI have different mandates.

Question 29General Awareness and Current Affairs

The 'Aspirational Districts Programme' of the Government of India, relevant to general awareness of regional development, is coordinated by which body?

  1. Department of School Education and Literacy
  2. Ministry of Rural Development
  3. NITI Aayog Correct answer.
  4. Finance Commission

Explanation

NITI Aayog coordinates the Aspirational Districts Programme, which ranks districts on indicators such as health, education, agriculture and basic infrastructure. It works with central ministries and state governments to improve outcomes in identified districts. The other bodies have different constitutional or administrative roles.

Question 30General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct expansion of the acronym 'GDP' frequently used in current affairs discussions in India?

  1. Gross Development Programme
  2. General Domestic Price
  3. Government Direct Product
  4. Gross Domestic Product Correct answer.

Explanation

GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product, the total market value of goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given period. It is a standard measure of economic size and is published by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The other expansions are not standard economic terms.

Question 31General Awareness and Current Affairs

The 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana', often mentioned in current affairs, is primarily aimed at which objective?

  1. Financial inclusion through bank accounts Correct answer.
  2. Skill development for urban youth
  3. Providing crop insurance to farmers
  4. Affordable housing for slum dwellers

Explanation

PMJDY was launched in 2014 to expand financial inclusion by providing basic savings bank accounts, RuPay cards and access to credit and insurance. It is not a crop insurance, skilling or housing scheme. Confusing it with PM Fasal Bima Yojana, Skill India or PMAY is a common error.

Question 32General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct description of the 'repo rate' announced by the Reserve Bank of India?

  1. The rate at which the RBI lends short-term funds to commercial banks Correct answer.
  2. The rate at which the government borrows from the public
  3. The rate of interest paid on small savings schemes
  4. The rate at which banks lend to their best customers

Explanation

The repo rate is the policy rate at which the RBI provides short-term liquidity to banks against government securities. Changes in the repo rate influence borrowing costs and inflation. The rate to best customers is the base rate or MCLR, and small savings rates are administered separately.

Question 33General Awareness and Current Affairs

The 'Goods and Services Tax' (GST) in India is best described as which type of tax?

  1. A property tax levied by local bodies
  2. A cess collected only by the Union government
  3. A direct tax levied on individual incomes
  4. An indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services Correct answer.

Explanation

GST is a destination-based indirect tax on the supply of goods and services, replacing multiple earlier taxes such as VAT and service tax. It is governed by the GST Council and collected by both the Union and states. Income tax is direct, and property tax is a local levy.

Question 34General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the primary objective of the 'Skill India Mission' launched by the Government of India?

  1. To enhance employability by skilling and upskilling the workforce Correct answer.
  2. To offer subsidised cooking gas connections
  3. To provide free laptops to school students
  4. To construct highways connecting district headquarters

Explanation

Skill India, launched in 2015, aims to train and certify a large section of the workforce in market-relevant skills through programmes under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. It is distinct from schemes for digital devices, road construction or cooking gas. The other options describe unrelated flagship programmes.

Question 35General Awareness and Current Affairs

In Indian current affairs, the term 'e-Governance' most commonly refers to which of the following?

  1. The use of information and communication technology to deliver government services Correct answer.
  2. The online sale of government securities to the public
  3. The conduct of elections using electronic voting machines
  4. The regulation of electronic media by the government

Explanation

e-Governance means applying ICT to government processes to improve service delivery, transparency and citizen access, as seen in platforms like DigiLocker and e-District portals. It is broader than EVMs, media regulation or securities sale. The other options describe narrower or unrelated activities.

Question 36General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which of the following correctly describes the 'demographic transition' model often discussed in Indian social science and general awareness?

  1. A sudden increase in population due to refugee influx
  2. A shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a society develops Correct answer.
  3. A government policy to restrict family size by law
  4. A change in the sex ratio caused by migration

Explanation

The demographic transition model describes the movement of a population from high fertility and mortality to low fertility and mortality, typically through stages of declining death rates followed by declining birth rates. It is a descriptive model, not a legal policy or a migration event. Understanding it helps explain changes in school-age population.

Question 37General Awareness and Current Affairs

The 'Human Development Index' (HDI), often cited in current affairs, is published annually by which organisation?

  1. World Economic Forum
  2. International Monetary Fund
  3. World Bank
  4. United Nations Development Programme Correct answer.

Explanation

The HDI is published in the Human Development Report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It combines indicators of health, education and income to rank countries. The World Bank, WEF and IMF publish different reports and indices.

Question 38General Awareness and Current Affairs

In the context of Indian general awareness, the 'Fiscal Deficit' of the government refers to which of the following?

  1. The shortfall in the collection of direct taxes alone
  2. The difference between exports and imports of goods
  3. The amount of foreign exchange reserves held by the RBI
  4. The gap between total expenditure and total receipts excluding borrowings Correct answer.

Explanation

Fiscal deficit is the excess of total government expenditure over total receipts excluding borrowings, indicating the government's borrowing requirement. It is distinct from the trade deficit (exports minus imports), tax shortfalls or forex reserves. It is a key budget indicator watched in current affairs.

Question 39General Awareness and Current Affairs

The 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme, frequently in the news, is best described as which type of initiative?

  1. A scholarship scheme for minority students
  2. A rural road connectivity programme
  3. A crop procurement scheme for small farmers
  4. A health insurance and wellness programme for eligible families Correct answer.

Explanation

Ayushman Bharat combines the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, which provides health cover for eligible families, with Health and Wellness Centres for primary care. It is not a crop procurement, scholarship or road programme. The scheme is often confused with PM-KISAN, pre-matric scholarships and PMGSY.

Question 40General Awareness and Current Affairs

Which of the following best explains why the 'current account deficit' is monitored closely in Indian economic current affairs?

  1. It shows the proportion of the population below the poverty line
  2. It indicates the excess of domestic investment over domestic savings financed by foreign capital Correct answer.
  3. It measures the total money supply in the economy
  4. It reflects the government's borrowing from the RBI

Explanation

The current account deficit reflects a situation where a country's external payments (imports, remittances, income) exceed receipts, often linked to an investment-savings gap financed by capital inflows. It is not a monetary aggregate, fiscal borrowing measure or poverty indicator. Large deficits can pressure the exchange rate and foreign reserves.

Question 41Reasoning and Logical Thinking

In a reasoning test, the statement 'All teachers are readers; some readers are writers' is given. Which conclusion follows necessarily from these two premises alone?

  1. No definite link between teachers and writers can be concluded Correct answer.
  2. Some writers are teachers
  3. No teacher is a writer
  4. Some teachers are writers

Explanation

The writers who are readers need not overlap with the teachers who are readers, so the premises permit either overlap or no overlap. A valid conclusion must hold in every possible arrangement of the terms, and here none about teachers and writers does. Hence only the statement that no definite link follows is logically forced.

Question 42Reasoning and Logical Thinking

A candidate notes the pattern 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ... and is asked for the next term. Which number continues the series?

  1. 50
  2. 48 Correct answer.
  3. 46
  4. 44

Explanation

Each term equals n squared minus one for n = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, giving 3, 8, 15, 24, 35. The next term uses n = 7, so 49 minus 1 equals 48. Equivalently, the successive differences 5, 7, 9, 11 increase by two each time, so the next difference is 13 and 35 plus 13 equals 48.

Question 43Reasoning and Logical Thinking

In a certain code, TEACHER is written as VGCEJGT. Using the same rule, how would STUDENT be written?

  1. UVWEGPV
  2. UVWFGPV Correct answer.
  3. UVWFGOV
  4. TVWFGPV

Explanation

Comparing letters shows each letter is shifted forward by two positions in the alphabet: T to V, E to G, A to C, and so on. Applying the same plus-two shift to STUDENT gives S to U, T to V, U to W, D to F, E to G, N to P, T to V, yielding UVWFGPV.

Question 44Reasoning and Logical Thinking

Five students P, Q, R, S and T sit in a row facing north. Q is immediately to the right of P, S is at the extreme left end, and T is immediately to the left of R. Which arrangement satisfies all the conditions?

  1. S P T Q R
  2. S Q P T R
  3. S T P Q R
  4. S P Q T R Correct answer.

Explanation

S must occupy the leftmost seat, and P and Q must appear as the adjacent pair P then Q. T must directly precede R, forming the block T R. Placing S, then the block P Q, then the block T R gives S P Q T R, which honours every condition.

Question 45Reasoning and Logical Thinking

Pointing to a photograph, Meera says, 'He is the only son of my mother's father.' How is the man in the photograph related to Meera?

  1. Father
  2. Maternal uncle Correct answer.
  3. Grandfather
  4. Brother

Explanation

Meera's mother's father is her maternal grandfather. The only son of that grandfather is Meera's mother's brother, that is, her maternal uncle. The photograph therefore shows Meera's maternal uncle, not her father.

Question 46Reasoning and Logical Thinking

If in a certain year 15 August falls on a Wednesday, on which day does 2 October of the same year fall?

  1. Wednesday
  2. Tuesday Correct answer.
  3. Monday
  4. Thursday

Explanation

From 15 August to 2 October there are 16 remaining days of August plus 2 days of October, a total of 48 days. Since 48 divided by 7 leaves a remainder of 6, the day advances six places from Wednesday, giving Tuesday. Checking the intervening weeks confirms the same result.

Question 47Reasoning and Logical Thinking

A statement in a reasoning paper reads: 'All B.Ed trainees attend practice teaching.' Which single observation would be sufficient to prove this statement false?

  1. One trainee who attends practice teaching
  2. One trainee who does not attend practice teaching Correct answer.
  3. One trainee who is not enrolled in B.Ed
  4. All trainees who attend practice teaching

Explanation

A universal affirmative claim of the form 'all A are B' is refuted by a single counterexample, namely one A that is not B. So one B.Ed trainee who does not attend practice teaching falsifies the claim. Positive instances, however many, cannot refute it.

Question 48Reasoning and Logical Thinking

Complete the analogy: Teacher is to Classroom as Judge is to ____.

  1. Law
  2. Verdict
  3. Courtroom Correct answer.
  4. Client

Explanation

The relation is between a professional and the place where the professional's work is formally conducted. A teacher works in a classroom, so a judge works in a courtroom. The other options name an instrument, an output or a person rather than a workplace.

Question 49Reasoning and Logical Thinking

In a reasoning exercise, 'Some books are pens' and 'All pens are tables' are given. Which conclusion is valid?

  1. No book is a table
  2. Some books are tables Correct answer.
  3. Some tables are not pens
  4. All books are tables

Explanation

The books that are pens must also be tables, because every pen is a table. Therefore at least some books are tables, which is the valid conclusion. It does not follow that all books are tables, since other books may lie outside the pen group.

Question 50Reasoning and Logical Thinking

A clock shows 3:00. What is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand at that instant?

  1. 45 degrees
  2. 60 degrees
  3. 120 degrees
  4. 90 degrees Correct answer.

Explanation

The minute hand points at 12 and the hour hand points at 3. The numerals 12 and 3 are three hour-spaces apart, and each hour-space on the dial measures 30 degrees. Three times 30 gives 90 degrees, a right angle.