111: If the price of a television set is increased by 25%. then by what percentage should the new price be reduced to bring the price back to the original level ?
(a) 15%
(b) 25%
(c) 20%
(d) 30%
112: Even though the Railways are the most pervasive mode of transport in India, it is the road transport which received the maximum impetus in most of the post-independence period. Which of the following are the reasons for this ?
I. Railways are cheap to operate but the associated capital costs are very high.
II. Given the geographic spread of the human settlements, it is unrealistic that the railways alone can serve the needs of transport.
III. The per unit (tonne/km) cost of transport is cheaper in road compared to rail transport.
IV. Given the indivisible nature of the Railways, it is not always convenient for the population to avail of it with the same ease as private cars, buses or two-wheelers.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
Codes:
(a) I, II and III
(b) I, II and IV
(c) I, III and IV
(d) II, III and IV
113: Consider the following statements:
1. India is the only country in the world producing all the five known commercial varieties of Silk.
2. India is the largest producer of sugar in the world.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
114: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I (Valley)
A. Markha Valley
B. Dzukou Valley
C. Sangla Valley
D. Yumthang Valley
List-II (State)
1. Sikkim
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Jammu and Kashmir
4. Nagaland
(A) 3 4 2 1
(B) 2 4 3 1
(C) 3 1 2 4
(D) 2 1 3 4
115: The heart of human embryo starts beating
(a) in the first week of its development
(b) in the third week of its development
(c) in the fourth week of its development
(d) in the sixth week of its development