Cause & Effects Test-1

Question 1
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Directions : Read the following information carefully and answer the question which follow:
Farmers found using chemical fertilizers in the organic farming area of their farms would be heavily fined.
Q.
Which of the following statements is an assumption implicit in the given statement? (An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted.)

A
Chemical fertilizers harm the crop.

B
A farm ’s area for organic and chemical farming is different.

C
Farmers who do not use chemical fertilizers in the chemical farming area would be penalized as well.

D
All farmers undertake both these kinds of farming (chemical as well as organic) in their farms.

Question 2
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Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions which follow:
Small brands are now looking beyond local grocery stores and are tying up with supermarkets such as Big Bazaar to pull their business out of troubled waters.
Which of the following can be inferred from the given information? (An inference is something that is not directly stated but can be inferred from the given information)

A
Merchandise of smaller brands would not be available at local grocery stores in the near future

B
Smaller brands cannot compete with bigger ones in a supermarket set-up.

C
There is a perception among small brands that sale in a supermarket is higher than that of small grocery stores.

D
Supermarkets generate more revenue by selling products of bigger brands as compared to the smaller ones.

Question 3
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Directions : These questions are based on the information given above and the sentences labeled (A), (B),(C),(D),(E) and (F) as given below
(A) A smaller brand manufacturing a certain product of quality comparable with that of a bigger brand, makes much more profit from the local grocery stores than from the supermarkets.
(B) As the supermarkets have been set up only in bigger cities at present, this step would fail to deliver results in the smaller cities.
(C) Supermarkets help the smaller brands break into newer markets without investing substantially in distribution.
(D) Supermarkets charge the smaller brands 10% higher than the amount charged to the bigger brands.
(E) Being outnumbered by the bigger brands, visibility of the smaller brands at local grocery stores is much lower as compared to the supermarkets.
(F) Smaller brands are currently making substantial losses in their businesses
Q. Which of the statements numbered (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) can be assumed from the facts/information given in the statements? (An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted)

A
Only (A)

B
Only (B)

C
Both (B) and (C)

D
Only (F)

Question 4
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Directions : These questions are based on the information given above and the sentences labeled (A), (B),(C),(D),(E) and (F) as given below
(A) A smaller brand manufacturing a certain product of quality comparable with that of a bigger brand, makes much more profit from the local grocery stores than from the supermarkets.
(B) As the supermarkets have been set up only in bigger cities at present, this step would fail to deliver results in the smaller cities.
(C) Supermarkets help the smaller brands break into newer markets without investing substantially in distribution.
(D) Supermarkets charge the smaller brands 10% higher than the amount charged to the bigger brands.
(E) Being outnumbered by the bigger brands, visibility of the smaller brands at local grocery stores is much lower as compared to the supermarkets.
(F) Smaller brands are currently making substantial losses in their businesses
Q.
Which of the statements numbered (A), (B), (C), (E) and (F) represents a disadvantage of the small grocery stores over the supermarkets from the perspective of a smaller brand?

A
Only (A)

B
Only (C)

C
Only (E)

D
Only (F)

Question 5
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Directions : These questions are based on the information given above and the sentences labeled (A), (B),(C),(D),(E) and (F) as given below
(A) A smaller brand manufacturing a certain product of quality comparable with that of a bigger brand, makes much more profit from the local grocery stores than from the supermarkets.
(B) As the supermarkets have been set up only in bigger cities at present, this step would fail to deliver results in the smaller cities.
(C) Supermarkets help the smaller brands break into newer markets without investing substantially in distribution.
(D) Supermarkets charge the smaller brands 10% higher than the amount charged to the bigger brands.
(E) Being outnumbered by the bigger brands, visibility of the smaller brands at local grocery stores is much lower as compared to the supermarkets.
(F) Smaller brands are currently making substantial losses in their businesses
Q.
Which of the statements (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) mentioned above represents a reason for the shift from local grocery stores to supermarkets by the smaller brands?

A
Only (A)

B
Only (B)

C
Only (D)

D
Both (C) and (E)

Question 6
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Directions : These questions are based on the information given above and the sentences labeled (A), (B),(C),(D),(E) and (F) as given below
(A) A smaller brand manufacturing a certain product of quality comparable with that of a bigger brand, makes much more profit from the local grocery stores than from the supermarkets.
(B) As the supermarkets have been set up only in bigger cities at present, this step would fail to deliver results in the smaller cities.
(C) Supermarkets help the smaller brands break into newer markets without investing substantially in distribution.
(D) Supermarkets charge the smaller brands 10% higher than the amount charged to the bigger brands.
(E) Being outnumbered by the bigger brands, visibility of the smaller brands at local grocery stores is much lower as compared to the supermarkets.
(F) Smaller brands are currently making substantial losses in their businesses
Q
Which of the statements numbered (A), (B), (C), (E) and (F) mentioned above would prove that the step taken by the smaller brands (of moving to supermarkets) may not necessarily be correct?

A
Only (A)

B
Only (C)

C
Only (E)

D
Only (F)

Question 7
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Directions : In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by a question. Read the statement carefully and answer the question that follows.

Q.

Statement: The State Government granted special status to the seminar on the importance of protecting the environment around us, organized by the local academic body to create awareness among the citizens.

Which of the following may be a probable reason for the State Government ’s decision?

A
The Central Government has accorded highest priority to issues related to protection of environment over all other issues.

B
In the past, the State Government had granted special status to such seminars.

C
The States Government has failed to implement measures for protecting the environment.

D
None of these

Question 8
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Directions : In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by a question. Read the statement carefully and answer the question that follows.
Q.
Statement: Most car manufacturers have marginally reduced the price of their products despite higher input cost and increased Govt. duties and have promised to keep the prices at the present level for at least the next couple of months.Which of the following can be the best possible reason for the above step by the car manufacturers?

A
Car manufactures have not been able to meet their sales target for the current year so far.

B
The government is planning to review taxes on the raw materials for manufacturing cars.

C
The car sales market is going through a jubilant phase as the volume of sales has picked up considerably in the recent past and profit per car has also gone up.

D
Car buyers are still hesitant making purchases and may postpone for another few months.

Question 9
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Directions : In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by a question. Read the statement carefully and answer the question that follows.
Q.
Statement: The prices of vegetables and other food articles have decreased in the recent months raising hope among policy planners that the RBI ’s (Reserve Bank of India) tight grip on supply of liquid money in the market for controlling inflation may be eased.
Which of the following may be a possible action for the above situation?

A
The Reserve Bank of India may not reduce its key interest rates in near future.

B
The government may step in and make certain concessions to the common people on various issues.

C
The Reserve Bank of India may consider lowering certain rates to bring in more liquidity in the market.

D
The RBI may wait for at least another year before taking any step.

Question 10
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Directions : In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by a question. Read the statement carefully and answer the question that follows.
Q.
Statement: A severe cyclonic storm hit the eastern coastline last month, resulting in huge loss of life and property on the entire east coast, and the government had to disburse a considerable amount for relief activities through the district administration machineries.Which of the following may possibly be a follow-up measure to be taken up by the government?

A
The government may set up a task force to review the post-relief scenario in all districts and also to confirm proper end-user receipt of the relief supplies.

B
The government may set up a committee for proper disbursement of relief supplies in future.

C
The government may empower the District Magistrates to make all future disbursements of relief.

D
The government may send relief supplies to the affected people in future only after proper assessment of the damage caused by such calamities.

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Cause & Effects...

Question 1

Chemical fertilizers harm the crop.

A farm ’s area for organic and chemical farming is different.

Farmers who do not use chemical fertilizers in the chemical farming area would be penalized as well.

All farmers undertake both these kinds of farming (chemical as well as organic) in their farms.

Question 2

Merchandise of smaller brands would not be available at local grocery stores in the near future

Smaller brands cannot compete with bigger ones in a supermarket set-up.

There is a perception among small brands that sale in a supermarket is higher than that of small grocery stores.

Supermarkets generate more revenue by selling products of bigger brands as compared to the smaller ones.

Question 3

Only (A)

Only (B)

Both (B) and (C)

Only (F)

Question 4

Only (A)

Only (C)

Only (E)

Only (F)

Question 5

Only (A)

Only (B)

Only (D)

Both (C) and (E)

Question 6

Only (A)

Only (C)

Only (E)

Only (F)

Question 7

The Central Government has accorded highest priority to issues related to protection of environment over all other issues.

In the past, the State Government had granted special status to such seminars.

The States Government has failed to implement measures for protecting the environment.

None of these

Question 8

Car manufactures have not been able to meet their sales target for the current year so far.

The government is planning to review taxes on the raw materials for manufacturing cars.

The car sales market is going through a jubilant phase as the volume of sales has picked up considerably in the recent past and profit per car has also gone up.

Car buyers are still hesitant making purchases and may postpone for another few months.

Question 9

The Reserve Bank of India may not reduce its key interest rates in near future.

The government may step in and make certain concessions to the common people on various issues.

The Reserve Bank of India may consider lowering certain rates to bring in more liquidity in the market.

The RBI may wait for at least another year before taking any step.

Question 10

The government may set up a task force to review the post-relief scenario in all districts and also to confirm proper end-user receipt of the relief supplies.

The government may set up a committee for proper disbursement of relief supplies in future.

The government may empower the District Magistrates to make all future disbursements of relief.

The government may send relief supplies to the affected people in future only after proper assessment of the damage caused by such calamities.

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