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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Amenable
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Forthright
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Adaptable
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Methodical
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Cautious
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Amaranthine
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Imbricate
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Ensorcel
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled; willing to comply.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and disciplined.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Arranged so that the edges overlap like roof tiles; to arrange in an overlapping pattern.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A sudden breaking off in speech, leaving a statement unfinished for dramatic effect.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
I am just ____ out my new mobile.
Explanation: A gerund should be followed after 'I am' to make the sentence meaningful. 'trying' is the correct answer.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
The clock has struck five ____
Explanation: 'The clock has struck five.' is a complete sentence and hence 'none of these' is the correct answer.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
When she was younger, she ____ five kilometres a day.
Explanation: The sentence is talking about what 'she' used to do when 'she' was 'younger'. 'Had walked' denotes once or a few times therefore 'walked' will be used which will mean regular.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
A lady's man
Explanation: A lady's man: A man who enjoys the company of woman.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
All Agog
Explanation: All Agog: Full of vigour.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Hobson's choice
Explanation: Hobson's choice: free choice in which only one thing is offered.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the correct spelling.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
Historian agree that (a)/ at the outbreak of the war, neither Lincoln nor most members of the Republican Party (b)/ was primarily concerned with the abolition of slavery (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: were primarily
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
Hari among the very few individuals (a)/ who critics regard as genuinely significant in both (b)/ the history of art and history of literature. (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: whom
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
Having broken with Freud, (a)/ Jung's later writings never the less bore signs of the continued influence (b)/ of Freidan doctrine and theories. (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: Although Jung had broken with Freud
Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside. <br><br> The cabinet recently approved the Code on Wages Bill, which proposes to make minimum wages a statutory right for all citizens. The Bill, which was tabled in Parliament in the monsoon session, proposes a monthly minimum wage to be set across India, which will be binding on all the states. Once it is passed, the states cannot set a minimum wage lower than the one set by the Central government. The proposed Code on Wages will subsume four extant Acts: the Minimum Wages Act of 1948, the Payment of Wages Act of 1936, the Payment of Bonus Act of 1965 and the Equal Remuneration Act of 1976. <br><br> Enacting labour reforms is always a herculean task and successive governments have shied away from it. Even the great wave of liberalization of 1991 did not include any factor market reforms. The proposed wage code Bill is the first serious venture in labour law reform by the current government. <br><br> Though the actual minimum wage is yet to be set by the Central government, there are indications that it will be significantly higher than the current wage rate. This will invariably result in either retrenchment of employees or a significant slowdown in new hiring or both. Economic theory suggests that a price floor, such as a minimum wage, which mandates how low a price can be set, always results in excess supply of that good or service. Seminal work by Nobel Prize winning economist George Stigler concludes that a minimum wage does not satisfy its original intentions—elimination of poverty—and will tend to increase unemployment and reduce family income.
Which of the following is/are true as per the passage? <br><br> I. As per the Bill, states would have to set a minimum wage either equal to or more than the one set by the Centre. <br><br> II. As per the Bill, there would a single minimum wage implemented across India. <br><br> III. The implementation of a minimum wage rate would probably lead to a slowdown in hiring.
Explanation: Refer to: ‘The states cannot set a minimum wage lower than the one set by the Central government.’ <br><br> I is correct. <br><br> ‘The Bill recognizes that a universal minimum wage across India and across different sectors does not work’<br><br> II is not correct. <br><br> ‘There are indications that it will be significantly higher than the current wage rate. This will invariably result in either retrenchment of employees or a significant slowdown in new hiring or both.’ III is correct. <br><br> Only I and III are correct. <br><br> Hence, option B is correct.
Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside. <br><br> The cabinet recently approved the Code on Wages Bill, which proposes to make minimum wages a statutory right for all citizens. The Bill, which was tabled in Parliament in the monsoon session, proposes a monthly minimum wage to be set across India, which will be binding on all the states. Once it is passed, the states cannot set a minimum wage lower than the one set by the Central government. The proposed Code on Wages will subsume four extant Acts: the Minimum Wages Act of 1948, the Payment of Wages Act of 1936, the Payment of Bonus Act of 1965 and the Equal Remuneration Act of 1976. <br><br> Enacting labour reforms is always a herculean task and successive governments have shied away from it. Even the great wave of liberalization of 1991 did not include any factor market reforms. The proposed wage code Bill is the first serious venture in labour law reform by the current government. <br><br> Though the actual minimum wage is yet to be set by the Central government, there are indications that it will be significantly higher than the current wage rate. This will invariably result in either retrenchment of employees or a significant slowdown in new hiring or both. Economic theory suggests that a price floor, such as a minimum wage, which mandates how low a price can be set, always results in excess supply of that good or service. Seminal work by Nobel Prize winning economist George Stigler concludes that a minimum wage does not satisfy its original intentions—elimination of poverty—and will tend to increase unemployment and reduce family income.
Which of the following is/are true about the Code on Wages Bill?
Explanation: Refer to: <br><br> ‘The Bill, which was tabled in Parliament in the monsoon session, proposes a monthly minimum wage to be set across India, which will be binding on all the states. Once it is passed, the states cannot set a minimum wage lower than the one set by the Central government. The proposed Code on Wages will subsume four extant Acts: the Minimum Wages Act of 1948, the Payment of Wages Act of 1936, the Payment of Bonus Act of 1965 and the Equal Remuneration Act of 1976.’ <br><br> Options A, B and C are incorrect as per the highlighted fragments while D is correct. <br><br> Hence, option D is correct.
Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside. <br><br> The cabinet recently approved the Code on Wages Bill, which proposes to make minimum wages a statutory right for all citizens. The Bill, which was tabled in Parliament in the monsoon session, proposes a monthly minimum wage to be set across India, which will be binding on all the states. Once it is passed, the states cannot set a minimum wage lower than the one set by the Central government. The proposed Code on Wages will subsume four extant Acts: the Minimum Wages Act of 1948, the Payment of Wages Act of 1936, the Payment of Bonus Act of 1965 and the Equal Remuneration Act of 1976. <br><br> Enacting labour reforms is always a herculean task and successive governments have shied away from it. Even the great wave of liberalization of 1991 did not include any factor market reforms. The proposed wage code Bill is the first serious venture in labour law reform by the current government. <br><br> Though the actual minimum wage is yet to be set by the Central government, there are indications that it will be significantly higher than the current wage rate. This will invariably result in either retrenchment of employees or a significant slowdown in new hiring or both. Economic theory suggests that a price floor, such as a minimum wage, which mandates how low a price can be set, always results in excess supply of that good or service. Seminal work by Nobel Prize winning economist George Stigler concludes that a minimum wage does not satisfy its original intentions—elimination of poverty—and will tend to increase unemployment and reduce family income.
Why have successive governments shied away from enacting labour reforms?
Explanation: Refer to: <br><br> ‘Enacting labour reforms is always a herculean task and successive governments have shied away from it. Even the great wave of liberalization of 1991 did not include any factor market reforms.’ <br><br> Option A is incorrect as this is not the reason for not enacting reforms but merely factual information. <br><br> Options C and D are incorrect as they have not been mentioned anywhere. <br><br> Option B is correct as per the fragment highlighted. <br><br> Hence, option B is correct.
Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside. <br><br> The cabinet recently approved the Code on Wages Bill, which proposes to make minimum wages a statutory right for all citizens. The Bill, which was tabled in Parliament in the monsoon session, proposes a monthly minimum wage to be set across India, which will be binding on all the states. Once it is passed, the states cannot set a minimum wage lower than the one set by the Central government. The proposed Code on Wages will subsume four extant Acts: the Minimum Wages Act of 1948, the Payment of Wages Act of 1936, the Payment of Bonus Act of 1965 and the Equal Remuneration Act of 1976. <br><br> Enacting labour reforms is always a herculean task and successive governments have shied away from it. Even the great wave of liberalization of 1991 did not include any factor market reforms. The proposed wage code Bill is the first serious venture in labour law reform by the current government. <br><br> Though the actual minimum wage is yet to be set by the Central government, there are indications that it will be significantly higher than the current wage rate. This will invariably result in either retrenchment of employees or a significant slowdown in new hiring or both. Economic theory suggests that a price floor, such as a minimum wage, which mandates how low a price can be set, always results in excess supply of that good or service. Seminal work by Nobel Prize winning economist George Stigler concludes that a minimum wage does not satisfy its original intentions—elimination of poverty—and will tend to increase unemployment and reduce family income.
As per the passage, what are some possible effects of implementing a minimum wage rate? <br><br> I. It would lead to a significant increase in employment. <br><br> II. It could lead to increase in family income and reduction in poverty levels. <br><br> III. It would increase the supply of workers in the market.
Explanation: Refer to: <br><br> ‘This will invariably result in either retrenchment of employees or a significant slowdown in new hiring or both. Economic theory suggests that a price floor, such as a minimum wage, which mandates how low a price can be set, always results in excess supply of that good or service. Seminal work by Nobel<br><br> Prize winning economist George Stigler concludes that a minimum wage does not satisfy its original intentions—elimination of poverty—and will tend to increase unemployment and reduce family income.’ <br><br> As per the highlighted fragments, I and II are opposite of what is correct. <br><br> III is correct as per the passage. <br><br> Hence, option C is correct.
Directions: Kindly read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside. <br><br> The cabinet recently approved the Code on Wages Bill, which proposes to make minimum wages a statutory right for all citizens. The Bill, which was tabled in Parliament in the monsoon session, proposes a monthly minimum wage to be set across India, which will be binding on all the states. Once it is passed, the states cannot set a minimum wage lower than the one set by the Central government. The proposed Code on Wages will subsume four extant Acts: the Minimum Wages Act of 1948, the Payment of Wages Act of 1936, the Payment of Bonus Act of 1965 and the Equal Remuneration Act of 1976. <br><br> Enacting labour reforms is always a herculean task and successive governments have shied away from it. Even the great wave of liberalization of 1991 did not include any factor market reforms. The proposed wage code Bill is the first serious venture in labour law reform by the current government. <br><br> Though the actual minimum wage is yet to be set by the Central government, there are indications that it will be significantly higher than the current wage rate. This will invariably result in either retrenchment of employees or a significant slowdown in new hiring or both. Economic theory suggests that a price floor, such as a minimum wage, which mandates how low a price can be set, always results in excess supply of that good or service. Seminal work by Nobel Prize winning economist George Stigler concludes that a minimum wage does not satisfy its original intentions—elimination of poverty—and will tend to increase unemployment and reduce family income.
Which of the following situations strengthen the claim that a minimum wage would worsen the situation? <br><br> I. A 10% increase in the minimum wage would reduce formal employment by 0.8%.<br><br> II. There would be a decrease in the number of hours worked in low wage jobs. <br><br> III. Companies will prefer to keep a majority of their workforce in the informal sector without any laws to protect them.
Explanation: All of the above situations talk about the adverse effects of implementing a minimum wage. <br><br> Hence, option E is correct.
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