38 Questions
What is the status of Spain at the G20 conference?
Permanent guest invitee
What is affected by a change in exchange rate?
Supply and demand of both domestic and foreign goods
What is the definition of Balance of Payments?
The statement of a country's trade with other nations
Which of the following companies was involved in the largest acquisition in the gaming industry?
Microsoft
What does PSLV stand for?
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
What was the recent mission launched by PSLV?
Chandrayaan
What is the key to preserving one's sanity according to the first passage?
Remaining focused on the future
What is the relationship between the present and the future in the first passage?
The future is more important than the present
What is the role of past experiences in the first passage?
They provide inner strength
What is the main concern with eugenics and genetic engineering in the second passage?
They represent the triumph of wilfulness over giftedness
What is the consequence of biotechnology dissolving our sense of giftedness?
Nothing would be lost
What is the relationship between genetic engineering and a person's focus?
Genetic engineering makes people more focused on controlling things
What is the author's tone towards genetic engineering in the second passage?
Critical
What is the main idea of the second passage?
Eugenics and genetic engineering are problematic
What is necessary to understand the true impact of colonialism?
To see both the 'good' and 'bad' of colonialism
What does the author believe about the effects of colonialism?
The 'bad' of colonialism cannot be justified by the 'good'
What is the author's opinion on discussing the effects of colonialism?
It should end with the attainment of independence
Which of the following is a consideration for setting class schedules?
All classes must be held every day
What is a restriction on scheduling Political Science and Contracts?
Political Science must follow Contracts
What is a restriction on scheduling Sociology?
Sociology cannot be the first or the last subject on any day
If Administrative Law is the third class of the day, what is the correct class schedule for that day?
Sociology, Contracts, Administrative Law, Political Science, Constitutional Law
What is a restriction on scheduling Constitutional Law and Administrative Law?
Constitutional Law and Administrative Law cannot immediately precede or follow each other
What is the main reason why contentment is important in this stage?
to avoid regret for not doing one's best
What is the writer's personality trait that affects her work?
perfectionist
What is the outcome of overthinking for the narrator?
she becomes anxious about her submission
What is the correct sequence of events that led to art school students submitting subpar work?
(2), (3), (4), (1)
What does 'ripple effect' refer to?
the continuing and spreading results of an event or action
Why is 'time' referred to as a 'luxury'?
because it is scarce and valuable
What is the eventual quality of the writer's work?
disappointing
What is the main problem that art school students face?
overthinking
Which condition is imposed on the seating arrangement of head D?
D cannot be at either end
What is the ideal seating arrangement according to E and F?
E and F would ideally like to sit next to each other
What is the position of C with respect to E?
C prefers to sit one seat removed from E
Why do cities struggle to provide a basic standard of living to many residents?
Due to poor management
What is the proposed solution to provide more autonomy to cities?
Make constitutional amendments
What would most weaken the argument that constitutional amendments can provide more autonomy to cities?
Cities which are self-governing have historically not been able to provide a good standard of living to its residents
What is the core problem faced by cities in providing a basic standard of living to residents?
Lack of autonomy
What is the main issue with the current system of city administration?
Cities are dependent on central or state governments
Study Notes
Contentment and Perfectionism
- Contentment is important to avoid regret over not doing one's best in a task.
- The writer, a self-described perfectionist, may have compromised on the quality of her work due to overthinking.
Overthinking and Procrastination
- Overthinking can pose a significant hurdle, making it difficult to start work or leading to anxiety about submission.
- A sequence of events that can lead to submitting subpar work includes overplanning, wasting time, and compromising on quality to meet deadlines.
Time Management and Productivity
- Time is a luxury that should be valued, especially when it comes to completing tasks.
- Effective time management is crucial to avoid last-minute rushes and subpar work.
International Relations and Economy
- India hosted the G20 Conference in New Delhi as the president of the coalition.
- Spain is the only country with permanent guest invitee status at the G20.
- A change in exchange rates can lead to an imbalance in the balance of payments.
- The gaming industry has experienced significant acquisitions, including Microsoft-Activision.
Science and Technology
- PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) is a workhorse for the Indian space program, launching critical payloads like the Chandrayaan mission.
Eugenics and Genetic Engineering
- Eugenics and genetic engineering represent a triumph of wilfulness over giftedness, dominance over reverence, and moulding over beholding.
- Genetic engineering might make people more focused on controlling things and less respectful of natural abilities.
Colonialism
- It is essential to consider both the good and bad aspects of colonialism to understand its true impact.
- Discussions on colonialism's effects must acknowledge both the benefits and drawbacks.
Education and Scheduling
- The Examination Department at a National Law School is considering setting class schedules for the incoming batch, with subjects like Sociology, Contracts, Political Science, Constitutional Law, and Administrative Law.
- The schedule must follow specific considerations, including ensuring that Constitutional Law and Administrative Law do not immediately precede or follow each other.
Banking and Finance
- The Finance Ministry is consulting with bank heads to announce its policy on Non-Performing Assets (NPA).
Urban Planning and Governance
- Cities are the engines of a nation's progress, but many struggle to provide a basic standard of living due to lack of autonomy and dependence on central or state governments.
- Constitutional amendments can provide more autonomy and discretion to cities, enabling them to generate revenue and manage their affairs effectively.
This quiz assesses your understanding of a passage about the importance of contentment and the challenges faced by a perfectionist writer. Identify the correct answers to questions about the narrator's experiences and emotions.
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