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Post by coolhabhi on Feb 6, 2015 0:27:35 GMT 5.5
2) An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the
» market rate of interest is likely to fall
» Central Bank is no longer making loans to commercial banks
» Central Bank is following an easy money policy
» Central Bank is following a tight money policy
Answer - A (Does the question mean Inter Bank Rate by Bank Rate in the question?)
3) Supply of money remaining the same when there is an increase in demand for money, there will be
» a fall in the level of prices
» an increase in the rate of interest
» a decrease in the rate of interest
» an increase in the level of income and employment
Answer - B (Why Increase & What Rate of Interest?)
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Feb 6, 2015 6:18:21 GMT 5.5
The explanations for the Economics Test will be uploaded next week. Meanwhile, others may discuss its solutions.
Lisbeth
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Post by iamsecular on Feb 6, 2015 17:27:16 GMT 5.5
plz upload pdf of test series...
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Post by avinashagrawal on Feb 9, 2015 11:02:48 GMT 5.5
Thanks Lisbeth for A test on Science and technology. I scored 100%
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Feb 10, 2015 20:08:01 GMT 5.5
Please explain this economics questions 1) Disguised unemployment generally means » large number of people remain unemployed » alternative employment is not available » marginal productivity of labour is zero » productivity of workers is low Answer - C (My Question is what does the answer mean by Marginal Productivity being 0) I could only answer it by eliminationHighlight to see the answerDisguised unemployment is the situation in which more workers are employed in an activity than actually required. Marginal productivity of such surplus workers is zero i.e. production will not be adversely affected if such workers will be withdrawn. Such employment is commonly found in the agricultural sector of the under-developed countries. It is also called hidden employment. |
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Feb 10, 2015 20:10:50 GMT 5.5
2) An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the » market rate of interest is likely to fall » Central Bank is no longer making loans to commercial banks » Central Bank is following an easy money policy » Central Bank is following a tight money policy Answer - A (Does the question mean Inter Bank Rate by Bank Rate in the question?)The correct answer is D, not A. This question was asked in 2013. RBI uses a certain interest rate called the Bank Rate to control the value of Reserve Deposit Ratio (rdr). rdr is the proportion of the total deposits commercial banks keep as reserves. Commercial banks can borrow money from RBI at the bank rate when they run short of reserves. A high bank rate makes such borrowing from RBI costly and, in effect, encourages the commercial banks to maintain a healthy rdr. |
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Feb 10, 2015 20:19:48 GMT 5.5
3) Supply of money remaining the same when there is an increase in demand for money, there will be » a fall in the level of prices » an increase in the rate of interest » a decrease in the rate of interest » an increase in the level of income and employment Answer - B (Why Increase & What Rate of Interest?)The rate of interest is the amount charged, expressed as a percentage of principal, by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets. Please see the attached file. Interest Rate.pdf (52.78 KB) The above situation can be equated with a monopoly, where there are many buyers (here borrower) and only one seller (here lender). So the lender is sure of receiving a higher rate of interest on the amount lent. |
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Feb 13, 2015 19:09:26 GMT 5.5
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Feb 13, 2015 19:10:30 GMT 5.5
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Feb 19, 2015 17:26:41 GMT 5.5
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Post by avinashagrawal on Feb 23, 2015 19:35:54 GMT 5.5
Thanks Lisbeth Salander .
I have doubt in question
Consider the following statements regarding the civil nuclear cooperation agreement signed between India and Sri Lanka :
1. Under this deal, India will help Sri Lanka build its nuclear energy capacity and supply nuclear reactors or uranium.
2. India and Sri Lanka have also agreed to expand defence and strategic cooperation, including a “trilateral format” with the Maldives.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Please clarify whether 1 is correct or not ?
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Feb 23, 2015 19:38:48 GMT 5.5
Thanks Lisbeth Salander . I have doubt in question Consider the following statements regarding the civil nuclear cooperation agreement signed between India and Sri Lanka : 1. Under this deal, India will help Sri Lanka build its nuclear energy capacity and supply nuclear reactors or uranium. 2. India and Sri Lanka have also agreed to expand defence and strategic cooperation, including a “trilateral format” with the Maldives. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Please clarify whether 1 is correct or not ? Statement 1 is incorrect. The correct statement is "Under this deal, India will help Sri Lanka build its nuclear energy capacity and not supply nuclear reactors or uranium." About the Nuclear agreement: - The agreement on nuclear cooperation is an initial one and would not lead to the construction of nuclear energy reactors immediately.
- It would facilitate cooperation in the transfer and exchange of knowledge and expertise, sharing of resources, capacity building and training of personnel in peaceful uses of nuclear energy, including use of radioisotopes, nuclear safety, radiation safety, nuclear security, radioactive waste management and nuclear and radiological disaster mitigation and environmental protection.
- Under this deal, India will basically help Sri Lanka build its nuclear energy capacity and not supply nuclear reactors or uranium.
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Post by avinashagrawal on Feb 25, 2015 13:15:33 GMT 5.5
Thanks a lot Lisbeth Salander . You are cent percent correct. Thanks to clear my doubts.
I eagerly wait for your Quiz. Please upload daily.
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Post by avinashagrawal on Feb 25, 2015 17:57:50 GMT 5.5
Why do we still use lord before name of britishers in india like Lord Irwin, Lord Delhousie?
Does it violate article of Indian Constitution?
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Feb 27, 2015 2:36:37 GMT 5.5
Thanks a lot Lisbeth Salander . You are cent percent correct. Thanks to clear my doubts. I eagerly wait for your Quiz. Please upload daily. Posting daily tests is not feasible right now due to other commitments. Not well. Will post the next test in the coming week. Sorry for the inconvenience. Lisbeth |
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Post by abhimanyu on Feb 28, 2015 15:54:45 GMT 5.5
Consider the following statements:
1. Grants to States and Union Territories governments.
2. Defense expenditure.
3. Loans to foreign governments.
4. Loans to States, Union Territories.
Which of the above are included in the non-plan capital expenditure?
» 1, 2, 3 only
» 2, 3, 4 only
» 1, 3, 4 only
» All
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Mar 2, 2015 6:55:26 GMT 5.5
Consider the following statements: 1. Grants to States and Union Territories governments. 2. Defense expenditure. 3. Loans to foreign governments. 4. Loans to States, Union Territories. Which of the above are included in the non-plan capital expenditure? » 1, 2, 3 only » 2, 3, 4 only » 1, 3, 4 only » All All ? |
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Mar 2, 2015 7:02:44 GMT 5.5
The next test will be on Economics. The syllabus for the test is Budget 2015-16 and Economic Survey 2014-15. It might take some time as I've to go through the documents first. Thank you for your patience.
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Post by Lisbeth Salander on Mar 7, 2015 4:50:25 GMT 5.5
The next test will be on Economics. The syllabus for the test is Budget 2015-16 and Economic Survey 2014-15. It might take some time as I've to go through the documents first. Thank you for your patience. A test on Budget 2015-16 and Economic Survey 2014-15. Economics 03All the best! PS: I will not be posting tests any more.
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Post by Self Study IAS on Mar 18, 2015 17:53:43 GMT 5.5
A small quiz on environment. Total 5 questions. Try answering them without any help. See how many you can get correct. 1. With reference to ecosystems, consider the following statements: 1. Organisms at higher trophic level receive energy from more than one trophic level. 2. Higher trophic levels tend to be more discrete than the lower ones. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Which of the following are required for the formation of Ground-level ozone ( GLO) ? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Volatile Organic Compounds 3. Sunlight 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 3. For creation of which of these, a legislation is required? 1. National Parks 2. Wildlife Sanctuaries 3. Biosphere Reserves Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 2 and 3 only 4. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer aims to control the production and use of : 1. Dichloromethane 2. CFCs 3. HFCs Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1,2 and 3 5. Endosulphan has been banned under the Stockholm Convention because: a) it depletes ozone b) it causes global warming c) it is an endocrine disruptor d) none of the above To check the answers along with detailed explanations - selfstudyias.com/prelims-mcqs-quiz-16-environment/ |
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Post by Mr. S on Mar 18, 2015 18:06:23 GMT 5.5
A small quiz on environment. Total 5 questions. Try answering them without any help. See how many you can get correct. 1. With reference to ecosystems, consider the following statements: 1. Organisms at higher trophic level receive energy from more than one trophic level. 2. Higher trophic levels tend to be more discrete than the lower ones. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Which of the following are required for the formation of Ground-level ozone ( GLO) ? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Volatile Organic Compounds 3. Sunlight 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 3. For creation of which of these, a legislation is required? 1. National Parks 2. Wildlife Sanctuaries 3. Biosphere Reserves Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 2 and 3 only 4. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer aims to control the production and use of : 1. Dichloromethane 2. CFCs 3. HFCs Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1,2 and 3 5. Endosulphan has been banned under the Stockholm Convention because: a) it depletes ozone b) it causes global warming c) it is an endocrine disruptor d) none of the above To check the answers along with detailed explanations - selfstudyias.com/prelims-mcqs-quiz-16-environment/4/5..gud questions...i read a question given on your site regarding type of pyramid.can you exaplain me the condition when pyramid will be erected. i think as far as trophic level as we move upwards it is always.inverted..when does it become erected?? cud you plz explain for l |
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Post by Self Study IAS on Mar 18, 2015 18:23:20 GMT 5.5
There can be 3 types of pyramid - 1. Number pyramid (NP) 2. Biomass pyramid (BM) 3. Energy pyramid (EP). Energy pyramid will be erect in all type of ecosystem as energy decreases with increase in trophic level. Biomass pyramid will be erect in all cases except aquatic/ocean. In aquatic ecosystem, a small mass of primary producers like phytoplanktons are there to support huge mass of primary and secondary consumer. The numbers pyramid can be inverted, erect or partly inverted depending on the type of ecosystem. Thus, the ecological pyramids are mostly erect. Its the inverted ones that are exceptions which we need to remember. You can go through this link - biology.tutorvista.com/ecology/ecological-pyramid.html It explains ecological pyramid very cleraly with illustrations. |
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Post by Mr. S on Mar 18, 2015 18:35:51 GMT 5.5
Thanks.
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