ESE 2018: General Studies & Engineering Aptitude Quiz 32 for ESE & GATE CE Exams

Question 1

Directions: Below in each question are given two statements (A) and (B). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements

A. The conditions of all the major roads in the city have deteriorated causing hardship to motorists.
B. The municipal authority have sanctioned significant amount to repair all the major roads in the city.

Question 2

Directions: Answer the following questions by selecting the most appropriate option.

In order to separate a mixture of sand and salt, which one of the following is the step used in this processes:

Question 3

25 persons are in a room. 15 of them play hockey, 17 of them play football and 10 of them play both hockey and football. Then the number of persons playing neither hockey nor football is:

Question 4

If |4X – 7| = 5 then the values of 2 |X| – |–X| is:

Question 5

The minimum eigen value of the following matrix is

Question 6

What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?

Question 7

Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?

Question 8

There is a shortage of sugar in your District where you are the District Magistrate. The Government has ordered that only a maximum amount of 30 kg sugar is to be released for wedding celebrations. A son of your close friend is getting married and your friend requests you to release at least 50 kg sugar for his son's wedding. He expresses annoyance when you tell him about the Government's restrictions on this matter. He feels that since you are the District Magistrate you can release any amount. You do not want to spoil your friendship with him. In such circumstances, how would you deal with the situation?

Question 9

India has moved up 30 spots in recent ease of business ranking. Which of the following statements are correct regarding ease of business ranking:
1) Ease of business ranking is compiled by IMF
2) India’s improvement in ranking is primarily because of improvement in the distance to frontier (DTF) score.
3) India is still the last country in BRICS in ease of doing business.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 10

Consider the following statements:
1) National Solar Mission has a target of producing 20GW solar energy by 2022
2) Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects have a minimum capacity of 1000 MW.
3) Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPP) have a minimum capacity of 4000 MW.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: