SC Development Officer / District Manager Answer Key

Question 1

Malabar was divided into two on March 1793 with Headquarters at

A

Tellichery and Cannanore

B

Tellichery and Thamarassery

C

Tellichery and Cherpulassery

D

Tellichery and Calicut

Question 2

“Mulaku Madissila Karyakar” was

A

Defence Minister

B

Commerce Minister

C

Home Minister

D

Dalawa

Question 3

“Although a rebel, he was one of the natural chieftain of the country and might be considered on that account rather a fallen enemy”, who said this ?

A

Col. Macaulay

B

Thomas Harvey Baber

C

Sir Arthur Wellesley

D

Pazhassi Raja

Question 4

The Huzur Cutchery and other public officer were shifted from Quilon to Trivandrum by

A

Gouri Parvathi Bai

B

Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bai

C

Swathi Tirunal

D

Utram Tirunal Marthanda Varma

Question 5

Anjarakandi Plantation is famous for

A

Cinnamon, Coffee, Pepper

B

Areca-nut, Coconut, Coffee

C

Cashewnuts, Coffee, Tea

D

Coffee, Tapioca, Tea

Question 6

The fifth all Kerala Political Conference at Badagara (on May 5th 1931) was presided by

A

J. M. Sen Gupta

B

K. Kelappan

C

R. V. Sharma

D

K. Madhavan Nair

Question 7

Who said this “Indian youths are not useless but use less, Indian youths are not careless but care less” ?

A

Swami Vivekananda

B

Swami Nirmalananda

C

Swami Chinmayananda

D

Bhagat Singh

Question 8

“What is important is not idols, but ideals, even if all the idols are put together, they cannot make one ideal”. Who said this ?

A

Narayana Guru

B

Chattampi Swamikal

C

Ayyankali

D

A. K. Gopalan

Question 9

V. R. Krishna Iyer was the minister of 1. Law and electricity 2. Irrigation and prison 3. Home affairs and law 4. Prisons and law

A

1 and 2

B

3 and 4

C

1 and 4

D

All the above

Question 10

Who was also known as “Muthukutti Swami” ?

A

Swami Vagbhatananda

B

Chattampi Swamikal

C

Brahmananda Shivayogi

D

Vaikunda Swami

Question 11

Kadavallur Anyonyam, an annual debate of Vedic scholars from two schools of Rig Veda practice, is held at Kadavallur. Which of the following statements is/are wrong ? 1. It is the final examination for the Vedic Scholars. 2. It is held in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam (mid Nov.). 3. It was revived in 1999 and has been conducting regularly since then. 4. The word ‘anyonyam’ means ‘each other’.

A

1 only

B

1 and 2 only

C

3 only

D

3 and 4 only

Question 12

The popularity of the famous Mappila song Kappappattu was so immense that the word Safeena / Sabeena subsequently came to be used as the generic name for the whole body of Arabi Malayalam poetry. What is the meaning of Sabeena ?

A

Music

B

Ship

C

God’s love

D

Isal

Question 13

Consider the following pairs : 1. Sadarama Natakam – K. C. Kesava Pillai 2. Lakshanaswayamvaram (Ettuvritham) – Kaikottikkalippattu 3. Rajaretnavaleeyam – Manipravalachampu 4. Kalpasahki – Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

A

1 only

B

1 and 2 only

C

1, 2 and 3 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 14

Kani (Kanikkar) is a tribe living in the Western Ghats of Kerala. Their clan history is described in a ‘Kathaganam’. What is the name of that song ?

A

Paththadippattu

B

Kallanapporu

C

Bheemanpattu

D

Thunkippattu

Question 15

An intangible cultural heritage is a practice, representation, expression, knowledge or skill considered by UNESCO to be part of a place’s cultural heritage. It comprises “nonphysical intellectual property, such as folklore, customs, beliefs, traditions, knowledge and language” in contrast to tangible heritage. Which is the Indian Intangible Cultural Heritage included in the UNESCO’s list ?

A

Theyyam, ritual form of worship in Kerala

B

Mohiniyattam, lasya subgenre of dance

C

Padayani, traditional folk dance and a ritual art form of Kerala

D

Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala

Question 16

Kerala had a unique Mathematical Heritage. This Kerala School had many great scholars like Madhava of Samgamagrama, Kelallur Nilakanta Somayaji, Vatassery Paramesvaran Nambudri, Jyeshtadeva, Achyuthapisharodi etc. Consider the following pairs 1. Madhava of Samgamagrama – Mahajyanayanaprakara 2. Yukthibhasha – Jyeshtadeva 3. Thanthrasamgraha – Achyuthapisharodi 4. Goladipika – Vatassery Paramesvaran Nambudri Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

A

1 only

B

1, 2 and 3 only

C

1, 2 and 4 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 17

Malayalam film industry is the fourth biggest film industry in India. In connection with Malayalam film industry which of the following statements are correct ? 1. The first cinema hall in Kerala was opened in Thrissur by Jose Kattookkaran in 1907. 2. First Malayalam feature film, Vigathakumaran was produced and directed by J. C. Daniel in 1933. 3. The first 3D film produced in India, My Dear Kuttichathan (1984), was made in Malayalam. 4. _Amma Ariyan_ (1986) was the first film made in India with money collected from the public.

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1, 2 and 3 only

D

1, 3 and 4 only

Question 18

Chavittunatakam is a folk theatrical art of Latin Christians in Kerala. Which of the following is not a Chavittunatakam ?

A

Mariyammanatakam

B

Veerakumarancharitham

C

Plamenacharitham

D

Kathreenanatakam

Question 19

Which among the following is a play written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair ?

A

Ammaykku

B

Manikyakallu

C

Gopuranadayil

D

Varikkuzhi

Question 20

An ancient writing system which is the forerunner of all scripts that have found use in South Asia with the exception of the Indus Script

A

Pali

B

Brahmi

C

Kharoshthi

D

Grantha Script

Question 21

The principles of legitimate expectation is based on 1. Natural Justice and Fairness 2. Human Rights and Morality 3. Authority and Entitlement 4. Overriding Public Interest Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

2 and 4 only

B

1 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

3 only

Question 22

The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 \r\n 1. Prohibits all kinds of employment of children below the age of eighteen. 2. Prohibits all kinds of employment of female children below the age of eighteen. 3. Regulates employment of children above the age of fourteen in some kinds of employment. \n 4. Defines a ‘child’ to be a person who has not completed the age of eighteen years. ⏎ Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

2 and 4 only

B

1, 3 and 4 only

C

1 and 4 only

D

3 only

Question 23

In India, in case of public nuisance, persons can approach 1. The Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution of India 2. The High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India 3. The District Magistrate under Section 133 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 4. The Court under Section 92 of the Code of Civil Procedure Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

1 and 2 only

B

1, 2 and 3 only

C

1, 2 and 4 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 24

Which of these principles is essential to Judicial review ? 1. The Constitution of India is the Supreme Law of the country. 2. The Supreme Court of India has the ultimate authority in ruling on Constitutional matters. 3. The judiciary must rule against any law which is in conflict with the Constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

1 and 2 only

B

1, 2 and 3

C

2 and 3 only

D

1 and 3 only

Question 25

All the powers of a Civil Court trying a suit is available to the National Commission for Women in 1. The investigation of matters relating to deprivation of Women’s Rights. 2. The investigation of matters relating to the safeguards voided for women under the Constitution. 3. The evaluation of the progress of the development of women under the Union and any State. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

1 and 2 only

B

1 and 3 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Question 26

Schools will not have to grant free admissions to poor children on 25% of their seats under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. 1. Only if they have been duly recognised as a minority run institution. 2. Only if they have not been duly recognised as a minority run institution. 3. Only if they are not getting any funds from the State. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

1 only

B

1 and 3 only

C

3 only

D

2 and 3 only

Question 27

Which of the following statements is true in relation to the declaration of a national emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution of India ? 1. It can be imposed when there is a grave threat to the security of India or any of its territory due to war, external aggression or armed rebellion. 2. It will cease to operate after one month from the date of its issue unless it is approved in the meantime by the parliament. 3. For further continuance of emergency after six months, the resolution has to be passed by either house of parliament by a majority of not less than two-third members. 4. For further continuance of emergency after six months, the resolution has to be passed by either house of parliament by a simple majority. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

1 and 4 only

B

1, 2 and 3 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 4 only

Question 28

Article 368 of the Constitution of India governs amendments 1. That can be effected by Parliament of India by a prescribed ‘special majority’. 2. That require, in addition to ‘special majority’, ratification by at least one half of the State Legislatures. 3. That can be effected by Parliament of India by a ‘simple majority’. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

1 and 3 only

B

1 and 2 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Question 29

Which of the following is a Human Right recognised under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Constitution of India ? 1. All are equal before the law. 2. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile. 3. Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression. 4. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

1, 3 and 4 only

B

1, 2 and 3 only

C

2, 3 and 4 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 30

A decision will be said to be unreasonable in the sense of the Wednesbury principle if 1. It is based on wholly irrelevant material or wholly irrelevant consideration 2. It has ignored a very relevant material which it should have taken into consideration 3. It is so absurd that no sensible person could ever have reached it Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

1 and 2 only

B

1 and 3 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Question 31

Which amongst the following Amendments of the Indian Constitution led to the inclusion of a New Article 21-A that made free and compulsory education to all children of 6 – 14 years of age as a Fundamental Right ?

A

85th

B

86th

C

87th

D

88th

Question 32

Match the following. 1. Peter Drucker a. Guardian Bureaucracy 2. Robert R. Blake and J. S. Mouton b. Knowledge Worker 3. Donald J. Kingsley c. Situational Theory of Leadership 4. F. M. Marx d. Representative Bureaucracy Select the correct codes from below : 1 2 3 4

A

d b a c

B

b c d a

C

a c d b

D

c a d b

Question 33

Which is/are true regarding Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 ? 1. It aims to safeguard and preserve the customs of tribals. 2. It aims to wake Gramsabha the nuclear of all activities. 3. It is applicable to nine states with scheduled areas. 4. Only two states have enacted legislation complaint with PESA provisions. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

A

1, 3 and 4

B

1, 2, 3 and 4

C

1, 2 and 4

D

2, 3 and 4

Question 34

Which of the following are the functional items in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution ? 1. Conventional Energy 2. Public Distribution System 3. Small Scale Industries 4. Mining 5. Fisheries Select the correct code from below :

A

1, 3, 4

B

1, 2, 4, 5

C

2, 3, 5

D

1, 2, 5

Question 35

Who appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner ?

A

President of India

B

President after obtaining the recommendation from a committee, consisting of Prime Minister, Home Minister and Leader of Opposition

C

Prime Minister, Home Minister and Chief Justice of India

D

President in consultation with Chief Election Commissioner of India

Question 36

Part X of the Indian Constitution which deals with Panchayats is not applicable to which of the following States ?

A

Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram

B

Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tribal areas of Assam

C

Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tribal areas of Assam and Tripura

D

Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tribal areas of Assam, Tripura and hill areas of Manipur

Question 37

Match the following : Provision & Schedule 1. Administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes a. Seventh 2. Administration of tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram b. Twelfth 3. Powers, Authority and Responsibilities of Municipalities c. Fifth 4. Allocation of powers and functions between Union and States d. Sixth Select the correct codes from below : 1 2 3 4

A

d a c b

B

b d c a

C

a b c d

D

c d b a

Question 38

Elections to constitute a Panchayat should be completed before the expiration of

A

Six months from date of its dissolution

B

Three months from date of its dissolution

C

Two months from date of its dissolution

D

One year from date of its dissolution

Question 39

Which of the following statements are correct about the hot deserts are lie on both sides of the horse latitude ? 1. The air is descending in the Sub Tropical High Pressure belts. 2. The rain bearing trade winds blow offshore and westerlies that are onshore blow outside the desert limits. 3. These regions relative humidity is low so condensation is not possible. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Question 40

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has divided India into how many seismic zones ?

A

4

B

5

C

6

D

7

Question 41

Consider the following pairs : Intrusive Igneous rock $ Shape of the rock 1. Lacolith : Dome shape 2. Lapolith : Saucer shape 3. Phacolith : Lens shape 4. Batholith : Irregular shape Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 42

Consider the following : 1. Idukki 2. Wayanad 3. Pathanamthitta 4. Alappuzha Which of the above districts are reported negative growth rate in Kerala as per 2011 census ?

A

1 and 2 only

B

1 and 3 only

C

1, 2 and 3 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 43

The tropic of cancer passes through which of the following States ? 1. Gujarat 2. Rajasthan 3. Tripura 4. Maharashtra Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

1 and 2 only

B

3 and 4 only

C

1, 2 and 3 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 44

Kerala Model of Development refers to

A

development situation where high human development coexists with high economic growth

B

development situation where low human development coexists with low economic growth

C

development situation where low human development coexists with high economic growth

D

development situation where high human development coexists with low economic growth

Question 45

Health scenario in Kerala represents a paradoxical situation of

A

High morbidity existing with high death rate

B

Low morbidity existing with low death rate

C

High morbidity existing with low death rate

D

High morbidity existing with high maternal mortality rate

Question 46

Which of the following is not correct about Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1976 ?

A

Land ceiling was imposed

B

Homestead rights were granted to agricultural labourers

C

Tenancy was abolished

D

Plantations were not exempted from Act

Question 47

Which of the following represents current development experience of Kerala ?

A

High human development with high economic growth

B

Low human development with low economic growth

C

High human development with low economic growth

D

None of the above

Question 48

Which of the following represents Kerala model of women ?

A

Higher female literacy rate

B

Lower fertility rate

C

Lower maternal mortality rate

D

All of the above

Question 49

Which of the following statements is not true about health scenario in Kerala ?

A

Morbidity in Kerala is one of the highest in India

B

Bihar is having morbidity rate lower than Kerala

C

Communicable diseases dominates in the morbidity pattern of Kerala

D

Maternal mortality rate in Kerala is one of the lowest in India

Question 50

Which of the following shows uniqueness of Kerala in educational map of India ?

A

Higher literacy rate

B

Universal enrolment in schools

C

Lower drop-outs in schools

D

All of the above

Question 51

Which of the following statement is true about Compulsory Education Scheme in Kerala ?

A

It reduced drop-outs In lower standards

B

It reduced drop-outs in tenth standard

C

It increased enrolment in higher education

D

None of the above

Question 52

Which of the following statement is true with regard to demographic transition in Kerala ?

A

Larger proportion of population above 60 years compared to rest of India

B

Lower proportion of population below 60 years compared to rest of India

C

Larger proportion of population below 40 years compared to rest of India

D

None of the above

Question 53

Which district in Kerala have the highest per capita income ?

A

Ernakulam

B

Trivandrum

C

Kottayam

D

Alleppy

Question 54

Which district in Kerala is having the lowest growth rate in population ?

A

Malapuram

B

Alleppy

C

Pathanamthitta

D

Ernakulam

Question 55

Which crop occupies largest area in total cropped area in Kerala ?

A

Coconut

B

Rice

C

Rubber

D

Tapioca

Question 56

Which among the following does not belong to the class of primary memory ?

A

RAM

B

Cache Memory

C

ROM

D

USB flash drive

Question 57

FTP stands for

A

File Transfer Protocol

B

Form Transfer Protocol

C

File Transmission Protocol

D

Form Transmission Protocol

Question 58

Which of the following is a spreadsheet software ?

A

Open Office Impress

B

Open Office Writer

C

Open Office Calc

D

Microsoft Power Point

Question 59

ASCII is a

A

Four bit code

B

Seven bit code

C

Sixteen bit code

D

None of the above

Question 60

Which among the following is not a free and open source software ?

A

Mozilla Firefox

B

GIMP

C

MS Office

D

GNU/Linux

Question 61

Which of the following does not belongs to the group ?

A

Assembler

B

Word processor

C

Compiler

D

Interpreter

Question 62

Who owns the Internet ?

A

DARPA of US Government

B

United Nations Organization

C

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

D

It is an open system and does not have a specific organization as its owner

Question 63

The size of IP address as per IPv6 protocol is

A

32 bits

B

64 bits

C

128 bits

D

256 bits

Question 64

Which among the following is not a proprietary mobile operating system ?

A

Android

B

iOS

C

BlackBerry

D

Windows Phone

Question 65

The Section and punishment for cyber terrorism as per Information Technology (Amendment) 2008 is

A

66A, Imprisonment which may extend to three years and with fine

B

66F, Imprisonment which may extend to imprisonment for life

C

67, Imprisonment which may extend to five years and also with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees

D

67A, Imprisonment which may extend to seven years and also with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees

Question 66

The plural of ‘phenomenon’ is

A

phenomenae

B

phenomenons

C

phenomena

D

phenomenas

Question 67

The resolution was passed by ______ unanimous decision

A

a

B

an

C

the

D

none of these

Question 68

The passive voice of “Are you organizing this debate ?” is

A

Has this debate being organized by you ?

B

Is this debate been organized by you ?

C

Have this debate being organized by you ?

D

Is this debate being organized by you ?

Question 69

Our boat club is trying to raise money to buy a new lifeboat. By the end of this year, we ________ five hundred letters asking for contributions

A

will be sending

B

will have sent

C

will have been sending

D

will send

Question 70

Neither Lal nor his friends _________ arrived.

A

is

B

have

C

has

D

was

Question 71

Raju is believed _________ in Australia.

A

to be living

B

to live

C

to being living

D

living

Question 72

No sooner _________ the station, than the train arrived

A

I had reached

B

when I reached

C

had I reached

D

have I reached

Question 73

I can always rely _________ him in any difficulty

A

with

B

in

C

at

D

on

Question 74

Give one word for : “a remedy for all diseases”

A

patrimony

B

pernicious

C

panacea

D

panorama

Question 75

Synonym of “pilfer” is

A

steal

B

damage

C

snatch

D

destroy

Question 76

“To blow one’s own trumpet” means

A

to hate oneself

B

to praise oneself

C

to criticize oneself

D

to start a fight

Question 77

He is the next _________ to the throne

A

heir

B

air

C

hare

D

hair

Question 78

The children are _________ to the visit of their grandfather

A

looking in

B

looking up

C

looking for

D

looking forward

Question 79

Which is wrongly spelt ?

A

vacation

B

pursuasion

C

occasion

D

contemptuous

Question 80

“Ultra vires” means

A

an outstanding skilful performance

B

a social blunder

C

beyond one’s powers

D

mode of operation

Question 81

He used to be punctual, _________

A

did he ?

B

does he ?

C

doesn’t he ?

D

didn’t he ?

Question 82

She asked Ravi if

A

he would tell her what it meant

B

he will tell her what it meant

C

he would tell her what it means

D

he will tell her what is the meaning

Question 83

A mother should be able to _________ her child in illness

A

been a doctor

B

doctored

C

doctor

D

become a doctor

Question 84

A _________ of lions.

A

pack

B

cloud

C

cluster

D

pride

Question 85

His job is a _________ one.

A

troubled

B

troublesome

C

trouble making

D

troubleshooting

Question 86

A, B and C joined a company in November on dates 16, 11 and 21 respectively. At the end of the month, A received Rs. 27,000 as the salary which is 20% more of what B received and 10% less of what C received. Then which of the following are the monthly salaries of B and C respectively ?

A

22,250, 30,000

B

90,000, 54,000

C

33,750, 90,000

D

33,750, 54,000

Question 87

Raju can complete a work in 20 days, which Bobby, Arjun and Habib can finish independently in 27, 30 and 36 days respectively. Raju and Arjun starts doing this work jointly and continues on it for 4 days and stops working. If one of Habib and Bobby has to complete the work, how many more days they may take respectively ?

A

24 and 18

B

36 and 27

C

24 and 20

D

30 and 25

Question 88

A set of 51 numbers is such that if we remove the first number, the average of the remaining numbers will be reduced by 1 from the average of all the numbers, if we remove the first and second, average will be reduced by 2 from the original average of 51 numbers and so on. If average of all the 51 numbers is 1000, then which of the following is true ?

A

The numbers can be uniquely determined using the given data

B

There exist many sets of numbers satisfying the given conditions

C

Such a set of numbers cannot exist

D

Data insufficient to say anything about these numbers

Question 89

A monkey tries to climb up a 50 m high pole. It jumps up 1.25 m every second, but slides down by 0.5 m next second. In how many seconds it will reach the top ?

A

133

B

131

C

134

D

132

Question 90

Mr. X aged 35 was born in January 1980 on a Monday. He has a son and daughter where the son is elder and the sum of the ages of his kids is 8. The son was born on X’s birthday. What can be the year of birth of the son ?

A

2007

B

2008

C

2009

D

2010

Question 91

Two 12 hour clocks were corrected to show the right time where the first clocks becomes faster by 2 minutes every 12 hours and the second one becomes slower by 3 minutes every 12 hours. After how many minimum number of days they will again show the correct time ?

A

120

B

180

C

240

D

360

Question 92

Consider the following relations : A is bigger than B. A is bigger than D. D is smaller than G and E. B is bigger than E. E is bigger than G and F. C is bigger than G and E. Which of the following is correct as per these relations ?

A

A is bigger than G, but not bigger than F

B

D is smaller than everybody else

C

E is smaller than exactly 3 and bigger than exactly two

D

F is smaller than everybody except D

Question 93

From 100 to 1000 how many 3 digit numbers are there with all digits in its distinct ?

A

900

B

899

C

648

D

675

Question 94

A borrows an amount from B and promises to return the amount with two third of it as interest after 2 years. C borrows Rs. 1,000 from B and pays it back after 2 years with 25% interest. If A and C pays the same amount, how much did A borrow ?

A

500

B

750

C

900

D

1,000

Question 95

In a group of 200 people arranged in some order, every second person is a man, every third person is a music lover, every fifth person is a movie buff. How many men are there possibly not interested in music or films ?

A

45

B

50

C

53

D

57

Question 96

What is the maximum numbers of squares simultaneously using 8 line segments each of length 4 cm ?

A

4

B

7

C

9

D

16

Question 97

An NGO was formed to help poor patients admitted to a hospital. They collected fund as contribution and decided to distribute the collection equally as a multiple of 1000 to the patients. They also wanted to keep some amount towards their organizational expenses. When they counted the contribution, it was found that if the amount is to be distributed equally (as multiple of thousands) among 7 patients Rs. 5,000 will be left, if distributed equally to 5 people Rs. 4,000 will be left and if distributed equally to 2 people, nothing will be left. If they decide to help 5 people, what is the minimum amount each will receive ?

A

9,000

B

11,000

C

13,000

D

15,000

Question 98

A mobile company has a prepaid pack of validity 28 days. To get 15% or more profit, the company thinks about the following strategies i. Reduce the package validity period to 21 days. ii. Increase the package validity to 30 days, increase the price by 20%. iii. Increase the price by 10% reduce the validity to 24 days. What is more correct about these strategies ?

A

All of them will give 15% or more profit

B

(i) and (ii) will give 15% or more profit, but (iii) will give less profit

C

Maximum profit is for (i) and minimum for (iii)

D

(i) and (iii) both will give required profit

Question 99

If fourth power of cube of a number is equal to cube of eighth power of another and the first number is twice the second number, the numbers are contained in which of the following ?

A

1, 3, 6

B

2, 4, 8

C

4, 8, 16

D

8, 16, 32

Question 100

Dr. Wattson said : “Our phone is being tapped by spies. We should code the message so that it will become difficult for others to understand”. Holmes said : “OK. We will follow a colourful strategy instead of VIOLET, we will use INDIGO, for BLUE we use GREEN, for YELLOW we will use WHITE and for ORANGE use BLACK”. Wattson said : “What do you mean by that ?”. Holmes explained. “Under this technique, KERALA will be coded as KHLARA and DELHI as DHRHN”. What is the code for COCHI as per this strategy ?

A

CHENN

B

CBCHN

C

KBKIR

D

GEGVI

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