Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test
Question : Which sector witnessed the largest inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) after the 1991 economic policy?
Option 1: Manufacturing
Option 2: Agriculture
Option 3: Services
Option 4: Infrastructure
Correct Answer: Services
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Services.
The liberalization measures and economic reforms opened up opportunities in the services sector, including areas such as information technology, telecommunications, banking and financial services, business process outsourcing (BPO), and other knowledge-intensive services. These sectors attracted significant foreign investments due to the availability of skilled manpower, cost competitiveness, and the growing global demand for services.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. She has gone to the stationery store to buy a scissor.
Option 1: buying a pair of scissors
Option 2: buy a scissors
Option 3: buy a pair of scissors
Option 4: buy a pair of scissor
Correct Answer: buy a pair of scissors
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The sentence needs "a pair of scissors" because "scissors" is a plural noun. "Pair" is used to indicate two connected objects functioning together. The sentence means she's purchasing a tool with two blades for cutting.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: She has gone to the stationery store to buy a pair of scissors.
Question : Direction: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
0.15, 0.3, ? , 1.2, 2.4
Option 1: 0.6
Option 2: 0.9
Option 3: 0.06
Option 4: 4.8
Correct Answer: 0.6
Solution : Given –
The pattern follow for the series is –
0.15 × 2 = 0.3; 0.3 × 2 = 0.6; 0.6 × 2 = 1.2; 1.2 × 2 = 2.4
The series is 0.15, 0.3, 0.6, 1.2, 2.4 .
Hence, first option is correct.
Question : Expansion of RDBMS is:
Option 1: Repairable Database Mangement System
Option 2: Relational Database Managment System
Option 3: Relational database Memeory System
Option 4: Recurring Database Memory System
Correct Answer: Relational Database Managment System
Solution : The correct option is Relational Database Managment System.
RDBMS is an abbreviation for "Relational Database Management System." It is a database management system that is based on the relational data model. Data is organised into tables (or relations) in the relational model, and these tables may be linked together using keys such as primary keys and foreign keys. Relational data is organised in tables with rows and columns, with each row representing a record and each column representing an attribute or field.
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
We do not sell stationery at this shop.
Option 1: Stationery is not being sold at this shop.
Option 2: Stationery has not been sold at this shop.
Option 3: Stationery is not sold at this shop.
Option 4: Stationery will not sell at this shop.
Correct Answer: Stationery is not sold at this shop.
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active voice becomes the subject in the passive voice.
The structure of the passive voice in the simple present tense is object + is + negation + past participle form of the main verb + prepositional phrase.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Stationery is not sold at this shop.
Question : Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.
Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality. The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.
Question
Identify a suitable title for the passage above.
Option 1: Prohibition of discrimination
Option 2: Article 15
Option 3: Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill 2019
Option 4: Reservation for Equality
Correct Answer: Reservation for Equality
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
The passage discusses the concept of reservation as a part of affirmative action to bring about equality. It specifically mentions the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, which aims to provide for the advancement of economically weaker sections of citizens.
The reference to Article 15 of the Constitution, which prohibits discrimination on various grounds, is also discussed in the context of making special provisions for socially and educationally backward classes, or Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes.
The key theme revolves around the reservation for equality, making it a fitting title for the passage.
Therefore, the correct answer will be: "reservation for equality."
Question : Assertion: Scientific management principles aim to optimize worker output.
Reason: It promotes standardization and specialization in tasks.
Option 1: Both assertions and reasons are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Option 2: Both are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation.
Option 3: The assertion is correct, the reason is incorrect.
Option 4: The assertion is incorrect, the reason is correct.
Correct Answer: Both assertions and reasons are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Solution : The correct option is (a) Both assertions and reasons are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
The assertion states that scientific management principles aim to optimize worker output. This is true because the primary goal of scientific management, as proposed by Frederick Taylor and others, is to increase efficiency and productivity in the workplace, essentially optimizing worker output.
The reason provided is that it promotes standardization and specialization in tasks. This is also true and aligns with the principles of scientific management. Standardization and specialization help streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, and optimize the way tasks are performed, ultimately leading to higher worker output and productivity. Therefore, the reason correctly explains why the assertion is true.
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