[Mission 2024] Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 25- 26 March 2024

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• Question 1 of 10 1. Question The seven digit number 43567X is divisible by 3, where X is a single digit whole number. Find X. a) 2 b) 5 c) 84. d) All of these Correct Answer : Option d) All of these A number is divisible by 3 when sum of its digits is divisible by 3. Here, sum of digits = 4 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 7 + X = 25 + X. So, X can be 2, 5, 8 which gives the sum 27, 30 and 33 respectively. Therefore, X has 3 values here, for which the number is divisible by 3. So, the answer is option 4. Incorrect Answer : Option d) All of these A number is divisible by 3 when sum of its digits is divisible by 3. Here, sum of digits = 4 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 7 + X = 25 + X. So, X can be 2, 5, 8 which gives the sum 27, 30 and 33 respectively. Therefore, X has 3 values here, for which the number is divisible by 3. So, the answer is option 4.

#### 1. Question

The seven digit number 43567X is divisible by 3, where X is a single digit whole number. Find X.

• d) All of these

Answer : Option d) All of these

A number is divisible by 3 when sum of its digits is divisible by 3.

Here, sum of digits = 4 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 7 + X = 25 + X.

So, X can be 2, 5, 8 which gives the sum 27, 30 and 33 respectively.

Therefore, X has 3 values here, for which the number is divisible by 3.

So, the answer is option 4.

Answer : Option d) All of these

A number is divisible by 3 when sum of its digits is divisible by 3.

Here, sum of digits = 4 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 7 + X = 25 + X.

So, X can be 2, 5, 8 which gives the sum 27, 30 and 33 respectively.

Therefore, X has 3 values here, for which the number is divisible by 3.

So, the answer is option 4.

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question The numerator of a certain fraction is 8 less than the denominator. If 3 is added to the numerator and 3 is subtracted from the denominator, the fraction becomes 3/4. Find the original fraction? A. 2/5 B. 7/9 C. 3/11 D. 8/5 Correct Answer: C. 3/11 Explanation: The denominator be P, the numerator will be (P – 8) The fraction will be (P – 8)/P Adding 3 to the numerator and subtracting 3 from the denominator, (P – 8 + 3)/(P – 3) = 3/4 (P – 5)/(P – 3) = 3/4 P = 20 – 9 => P = 11 The fraction is: 3/11 Incorrect Answer: C. 3/11 Explanation: The denominator be P, the numerator will be (P – 8) The fraction will be (P – 8)/P Adding 3 to the numerator and subtracting 3 from the denominator, (P – 8 + 3)/(P – 3) = 3/4 (P – 5)/(P – 3) = 3/4 P = 20 – 9 => P = 11 The fraction is: 3/11

#### 2. Question

The numerator of a certain fraction is 8 less than the denominator. If 3 is added to the numerator and 3 is subtracted from the denominator, the fraction becomes 3/4. Find the original fraction?

Answer: C. 3/11

Explanation:

The denominator be P, the numerator will be (P – 8)

The fraction will be (P – 8)/P

Adding 3 to the numerator and subtracting 3 from the denominator, (P – 8 + 3)/(P – 3) = 3/4

(P – 5)/(P – 3) = 3/4

P = 20 – 9 => P = 11

The fraction is: 3/11

Answer: C. 3/11

Explanation:

The denominator be P, the numerator will be (P – 8)

The fraction will be (P – 8)/P

Adding 3 to the numerator and subtracting 3 from the denominator, (P – 8 + 3)/(P – 3) = 3/4

(P – 5)/(P – 3) = 3/4

P = 20 – 9 => P = 11

The fraction is: 3/11

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question The least number of complete years in which a sum of money put out at 20% compound interest will be more than doubled is: (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 6 Correct Correct Answer : B) 4 P(1+20/100)n > 2P = (6/5)n > 2 Now, (6/56/56/56/5) > 2 So, N = 4 years. Incorrect Correct Answer : B) 4 P(1+20/100)n > 2P = (6/5)n > 2 Now, (6/56/56/56/5) > 2 So, N = 4 years.

#### 3. Question

The least number of complete years in which a sum of money put out at 20% compound interest will be more than doubled is:

Correct Answer : B) 4

P(1+20/100)n > 2P = (6/5)n > 2

Now, (6/56/56/5*6/5) > 2

So, N = 4 years.

Correct Answer : B) 4

P(1+20/100)n > 2P = (6/5)n > 2

Now, (6/56/56/5*6/5) > 2

So, N = 4 years.

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question Accountability, or the lack of it, in governance generally, and civil services, in particular, is a major factor underlying the deficiencies in governance and public administration. Designing an effective framework for accountability has been a key element of the reform agenda. A fundamental issue is whether civil services should be accountable to the political executive of the day or to society at large. In other words, how should internal and external accountability be reconciled? Internal accountability is sought to be achieved by internal performance monitoring, official supervision by bodies like the —Central-Vigilance Commission-and-Comptroller and Auditor—General, and judicial review of executive decisions. Articles 311 and 312 of the Indian Constitution provide job security and safeguards to the civil services, especially the All India Services. The framers of the Constitution had envisaged that provision of these safeguards would result in a civil service that is not totally subservient to the political executive but will have the strength to function in larger public interest. The need to balance internal and external accountability is thus built into the Constitution. The issue is where to draw the line. Over the years, the emphasis seems to have tilted in favour of greater internal accountability of the civil services to the political leaders of the day who in turn are expected to be externally accountable to the society at large through the election process. This system for seeking accountability to Society has not worked out, and has led to several adverse consequences for governance. Some special measures can be considered for improving accountability in civil services. Provisions of articles 311 and 312 should be reviewed and laws and regulations framed to ensure external accountability of civil services. The proposed Civil Services Bill seeks to address some of these requirements. The respective roles of professional civil services and the political executive should he defined so that professional managerial functions and management of civil services are depoliticized. For this purpose, effective statutory civil service boards should be created at the centre and in the states. Decentralization and devolution of authority to bring government and decision making closer to the people also helps to enhance accountability. Which one of the following is the essential message implied by this passage? (a) Civil services are not accountable to the society they are serving (b) Educated and enlightened persons are not taking up political leadership (c) The framers of the Constitution did not envisage the problems being encountered by the civil services (d) There is a need and scope for reforms to improve the accountability of civil services Correct Answer: D Statement 1 is incorrect: Without reading passage, this simple statement can be eliminated. This passage talks about accountability and governance. Statement 2 is incorrect: This passage does not mention about political leadership Statement 3 is incorrect: Framers of constitution envisaged problems being encountered by civil services such as- civil services subservient to the political executive Statement 4 is correct: This article mentions about- articles 311 and 312 should be reviewed and laws and regulations framed to ensure external accountability of civil services. It implies that there is scope to reform. Incorrect Answer: D Statement 1 is incorrect: Without reading passage, this simple statement can be eliminated. This passage talks about accountability and governance. Statement 2 is incorrect: This passage does not mention about political leadership Statement 3 is incorrect: Framers of constitution envisaged problems being encountered by civil services such as- civil services subservient to the political executive Statement 4 is correct: This article mentions about- articles 311 and 312 should be reviewed and laws and regulations framed to ensure external accountability of civil services. It implies that there is scope to reform.

#### 4. Question

Accountability, or the lack of it, in governance generally, and civil services, in particular, is a major factor underlying the deficiencies in governance and public administration. Designing an effective framework for accountability has been a key element of the reform agenda. A fundamental issue is whether civil services should be accountable to the political executive of the day or to society at large. In other words, how should internal and external accountability be reconciled? Internal accountability is sought to be achieved by internal performance monitoring, official supervision by bodies like the —Central-Vigilance Commission-and-Comptroller and Auditor—General, and judicial review of executive decisions. Articles 311 and 312 of the Indian Constitution provide job security and safeguards to the civil services, especially the All India Services. The framers of the Constitution had envisaged that provision of these safeguards would result in a civil service that is not totally subservient to the political executive but will have the strength to function in larger public interest. The need to balance internal and external accountability is thus built into the Constitution. The issue is where to draw the line. Over the years, the emphasis seems to have tilted in favour of greater internal accountability of the civil services to the political leaders of the day who in turn are expected to be externally accountable to the society at large through the election process. This system for seeking accountability to Society has not worked out, and has led to several adverse consequences for governance. Some special measures can be considered for improving accountability in civil services. Provisions of articles 311 and 312 should be reviewed and laws and regulations framed to ensure external accountability of civil services. The proposed Civil Services Bill seeks to address some of these requirements. The respective roles of professional civil services and the political executive should he defined so that professional managerial functions and management of civil services are depoliticized. For this purpose, effective statutory civil service boards should be created at the centre and in the states. Decentralization and devolution of authority to bring government and decision making closer to the people also helps to enhance accountability.

Which one of the following is the essential message implied by this passage?

• (a) Civil services are not accountable to the society they are serving

• (b) Educated and enlightened persons are not taking up political leadership

• (c) The framers of the Constitution did not envisage the problems being encountered by the civil services

• (d) There is a need and scope for reforms to improve the accountability of civil services

Statement 1 is incorrect: Without reading passage, this simple statement can be eliminated. This passage talks about accountability and governance.

Statement 2 is incorrect: This passage does not mention about political leadership

Statement 3 is incorrect: Framers of constitution envisaged problems being encountered by civil services such as- civil services subservient to the political executive

Statement 4 is correct: This article mentions about- articles 311 and 312 should be reviewed and laws and regulations framed to ensure external accountability of civil services. It implies that there is scope to reform.

Statement 1 is incorrect: Without reading passage, this simple statement can be eliminated. This passage talks about accountability and governance.

Statement 2 is incorrect: This passage does not mention about political leadership

Statement 3 is incorrect: Framers of constitution envisaged problems being encountered by civil services such as- civil services subservient to the political executive

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question Accountability, or the lack of it, in governance generally, and civil services, in particular, is a major factor underlying the deficiencies in governance and public administration. Designing an effective framework for accountability has been a key element of the reform agenda. A fundamental issue is whether civil services should be accountable to the political executive of the day or to society at large. In other words, how should internal and external accountability be reconciled? Internal accountability is sought to be achieved by internal performance monitoring, official supervision by bodies like the —Central-Vigilance Commission-and-Comptroller and Auditor—General, and judicial review of executive decisions. Articles 311 and 312 of the Indian Constitution provide job security and safeguards to the civil services, especially the All India Services. The framers of the Constitution had envisaged that provision of these safeguards would result in a civil service that is not totally subservient to the political executive but will have the strength to function in larger public interest. The need to balance internal and external accountability is thus built into the Constitution. The issue is where to draw the line. Over the years, the emphasis seems to have tilted in favour of greater internal accountability of the civil services to the political leaders of the day who in turn are expected to be externally accountable to the society at large through the election process. This system for seeking accountability to Society has not worked out, and has led to several adverse consequences for governance. Some special measures can be considered for improving accountability in civil services. Provisions of articles 311 and 312 should be reviewed and laws and regulations framed to ensure external accountability of civil services. The proposed Civil Services Bill seeks to address some of these requirements. The respective roles of professional civil services and the political executive should he defined so that professional managerial functions and management of civil services are depoliticized. For this purpose, effective statutory civil service boards should be created at the centre and in the states. Decentralization and devolution of authority to bring government and decision making closer to the people also helps to enhance accountability. According to the passage, which one of the following is not a means of enhancing internal accountability of civil services? (a) Better job security and safeguards (b) Supervision by Central Vigilance Commission (c) Judicial review of executive decisions (d) Seeking accountability through enhanced participation by people in decision making process Correct Answer: D Statement 1 is incorrect: Pay attention to word ‘not’- Articles 311 and 312 of the Indian Constitution helps in safeguarding job security. Statement 2 is incorrect: Pay attention to word ‘not’- Internal accountability is achieved by internal performance monitoring, official supervision by bodies like the CAG,CVC Statement 3 is incorrect: Pay attention to word ‘not’ – Judicial review of executive decisions helps in enhancing internal accountability of civil services. Statement 4 is correct: The above passage does not link internal accountability of civil services and people in decision making process. Incorrect Answer: D Statement 1 is incorrect: Pay attention to word ‘not’- Articles 311 and 312 of the Indian Constitution helps in safeguarding job security. Statement 2 is incorrect: Pay attention to word ‘not’- Internal accountability is achieved by internal performance monitoring, official supervision by bodies like the CAG,CVC Statement 3 is incorrect: Pay attention to word ‘not’ – Judicial review of executive decisions helps in enhancing internal accountability of civil services. Statement 4 is correct: The above passage does not link internal accountability of civil services and people in decision making process.

#### 5. Question

According to the passage, which one of the following is not a means of enhancing internal accountability of civil services?

• (a) Better job security and safeguards

• (b) Supervision by Central Vigilance Commission

• (c) Judicial review of executive decisions

• (d) Seeking accountability through enhanced participation by people in decision making process

Statement 1 is incorrect: Pay attention to word ‘not’- Articles 311 and 312 of the Indian Constitution helps in safeguarding job security.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Pay attention to word ‘not’- Internal accountability is achieved by internal performance monitoring, official supervision by bodies like the CAG,CVC

Statement 3 is incorrect: Pay attention to word ‘not’ – Judicial review of executive decisions helps in enhancing internal accountability of civil services.

Statement 4 is correct: The above passage does not link internal accountability of civil services and people in decision making process.

Statement 1 is incorrect: Pay attention to word ‘not’- Articles 311 and 312 of the Indian Constitution helps in safeguarding job security.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Pay attention to word ‘not’- Internal accountability is achieved by internal performance monitoring, official supervision by bodies like the CAG,CVC

Statement 3 is incorrect: Pay attention to word ‘not’ – Judicial review of executive decisions helps in enhancing internal accountability of civil services.

Statement 4 is correct: The above passage does not link internal accountability of civil services and people in decision making process.

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question Human history abounds claims and theories confining the right of governing to a few select citizens. Exclusion of the many is justified on the ground that human beings may be rightfully segregated for the good of society and viability of the political process. Which one of the following statements is least essential as a part of the argument in the above passage? (a) Man seeks control over external things affecting him. (b) In society, there are ‘super’ and ‘sub’ human beings. (c) Exceptions to universal citizen participation are conducive to systemic efficacy. (d) Governing implies recognition of disparities in individual capacities. Correct Answer key: A Statement 1 is correct: This passage does not mention about external things affecting man. Statement 2 is incorrect: The above passage indirectly mention about ‘super’ and ‘sub’ human beings. Statement 3 is incorrect: This passage mention about rightful segregation of human beings. An exception to universal citizen participation is not favourable to systemic efficacy. Statement 4 is correct: This statement can be inferred from above passage- Because society has different set of people with different individual capacities. Incorrect Answer key: A Statement 1 is correct: This passage does not mention about external things affecting man. Statement 2 is incorrect: The above passage indirectly mention about ‘super’ and ‘sub’ human beings. Statement 3 is incorrect: This passage mention about rightful segregation of human beings. An exception to universal citizen participation is not favourable to systemic efficacy. Statement 4 is correct: This statement can be inferred from above passage- Because society has different set of people with different individual capacities.

#### 6. Question

Human history abounds claims and theories confining the right of governing to a few select citizens. Exclusion of the many is justified on the ground that human beings may be rightfully segregated for the good of society and viability of the political process.

Which one of the following statements is least essential as a part of the argument in the above passage?

• (a) Man seeks control over external things affecting him.

• (b) In society, there are ‘super’ and ‘sub’ human beings.

• (c) Exceptions to universal citizen participation are conducive to systemic efficacy.

• (d) Governing implies recognition of disparities in individual capacities.

Answer key: A

Statement 1 is correct: This passage does not mention about external things affecting man.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The above passage indirectly mention about ‘super’ and ‘sub’ human beings.

Statement 3 is incorrect: This passage mention about rightful segregation of human beings. An exception to universal citizen participation is not favourable to systemic efficacy.

Statement 4 is correct: This statement can be inferred from above passage- Because society has different set of people with different individual capacities.

Answer key: A

Statement 1 is correct: This passage does not mention about external things affecting man.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The above passage indirectly mention about ‘super’ and ‘sub’ human beings.

Statement 3 is incorrect: This passage mention about rightful segregation of human beings. An exception to universal citizen participation is not favourable to systemic efficacy.

Statement 4 is correct: This statement can be inferred from above passage- Because society has different set of people with different individual capacities.

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question Many people in India feel that if we cut our defence expenditure on weapon-building, we can create a climate of peace with our neighbours, subsequently reducing the conflict or creating a no-war situation. People who proclaim such ideas are either the victims of war or the propagators of false argument. With reference to the above passage, which of the following is the most valid assumption? (a) Building of weapons systems by us has instigated our neighbours to wage wars against us. (b) The greater spending on weapon-building by us would lessen the possibility of armed conflict with our neighbours. (c) It is necessary to have state of the art weapons systems for national security. (d) Many people in India believe that we are wasting our resources on weapon-building. Correct Answer key: B Statement 1 is incorrect: This passage does not talk about neighbours to wage wars against us. Statement 2 is incorrect: This passage does not mention about ‘lower spending’ or ‘greater spending’ on weapon-building Statement 3 is incorrect: This passage is not suitable to assume about ‘weapons systems for national security’ Statement 4 is incorrect: ‘Believe that’ is a key word- it is vague and can be likely correct assumption. Incorrect Answer key: B Statement 1 is incorrect: This passage does not talk about neighbours to wage wars against us. Statement 2 is incorrect: This passage does not mention about ‘lower spending’ or ‘greater spending’ on weapon-building Statement 3 is incorrect: This passage is not suitable to assume about ‘weapons systems for national security’ Statement 4 is incorrect: ‘Believe that’ is a key word- it is vague and can be likely correct assumption.

#### 7. Question

Many people in India feel that if we cut our defence expenditure on weapon-building, we can create a climate of peace with our neighbours, subsequently reducing the conflict or creating a no-war situation. People who proclaim such ideas are either the victims of war or the propagators of false argument.

With reference to the above passage, which of the following is the most valid assumption?

• (a) Building of weapons systems by us has instigated our neighbours to wage wars against us.

• (b) The greater spending on weapon-building by us would lessen the possibility of armed conflict with our neighbours.

• (c) It is necessary to have state of the art weapons systems for national security.

• (d) Many people in India believe that we are wasting our resources on weapon-building.

Answer key: B

Statement 1 is incorrect: This passage does not talk about neighbours to wage wars against us.

Statement 2 is incorrect: This passage does not mention about ‘lower spending’ or ‘greater spending’ on weapon-building

Statement 3 is incorrect: This passage is not suitable to assume about ‘weapons systems for national security’

Statement 4 is incorrect: ‘Believe that’ is a key word- it is vague and can be likely correct assumption.

Answer key: B

Statement 1 is incorrect: This passage does not talk about neighbours to wage wars against us.

Statement 2 is incorrect: This passage does not mention about ‘lower spending’ or ‘greater spending’ on weapon-building

Statement 3 is incorrect: This passage is not suitable to assume about ‘weapons systems for national security’

Statement 4 is incorrect: ‘Believe that’ is a key word- it is vague and can be likely correct assumption.

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question Foods travel more than the people who eat them. Grocery stores and supermarkets are loaded with preserved and processed foods. This, however, often leads to environmental threats, such as pollution generated by long distance food transportation and wastage of food during processing and transportation, destruction of rain forests, reduced nutritional content, increased demand for preservation and packaging. Food insecurity also increases as the produce comes from regions that are not feeding their own population properly. With reference to the above passage, which of the following statements is/are true? Consuming regionally grown food and not depending on long travelled food is a part of eco-friendly behaviour. Food processing industry puts a burden on our natural resources. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer key: C Statement 1 is incorrect: Both statements are correct Statement 2 is incorrect: Both statements are correct Statement 3 is correct: Consuming regionally grown food helps in reduced logistics, packaging and destruction of forests; hence it can be considered eco- friendly. Food processing industry includes- transportation, packaging, wastage of food. This leads to depletion of natural resources such as- Wood, trees, water, soil etc Statement 4 is incorrect: Both statements are correct Incorrect Answer key: C Statement 1 is incorrect: Both statements are correct Statement 2 is incorrect: Both statements are correct Statement 3 is correct: Consuming regionally grown food helps in reduced logistics, packaging and destruction of forests; hence it can be considered eco- friendly. Food processing industry includes- transportation, packaging, wastage of food. This leads to depletion of natural resources such as- Wood, trees, water, soil etc Statement 4 is incorrect: Both statements are correct

#### 8. Question

Foods travel more than the people who eat them. Grocery stores and supermarkets are loaded with preserved and processed foods. This, however, often leads to environmental threats, such as pollution generated by long distance food transportation and wastage of food during processing and transportation, destruction of rain forests, reduced nutritional content, increased demand for preservation and packaging. Food insecurity also increases as the produce comes from regions that are not feeding their own population properly.

With reference to the above passage, which of the following statements is/are true?

• Consuming regionally grown food and not depending on long travelled food is a part of eco-friendly behaviour.

• Food processing industry puts a burden on our natural resources.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer key: C

Statement 1 is incorrect: Both statements are correct

Statement 2 is incorrect: Both statements are correct

Statement 3 is correct: Consuming regionally grown food helps in reduced logistics, packaging and destruction of forests; hence it can be considered eco- friendly. Food processing industry includes- transportation, packaging, wastage of food. This leads to depletion of natural resources such as- Wood, trees, water, soil etc

Statement 4 is incorrect: Both statements are correct

Answer key: C

Statement 1 is incorrect: Both statements are correct

Statement 2 is incorrect: Both statements are correct

Statement 4 is incorrect: Both statements are correct

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question Climate change poses potentially devastating effects on India’s agriculture. While the overall parameters of climate change are increasingly accepted a 1°C average temperature increase over the next 30 years, sea level rise of less than 10 cm in the same period, and regional monsoon variations and corresponding droughts – the impacts in India are likely to be quite site and crop specific. Some crops may respond favourably to the changing conditions, others may not. This emphasizes the need to promote agricultural research and create maximum flexibility in the system to permit adaptations. The key ingredient for “drought proofing” is the managed recharge of aquifers. To ensure continued yields of important staple crops (e.g. wheat), it may also be necessary to shift the locations where these crops are grown, in response to temperature changes as well as to water availability. The latter will be a key factor in making long term investment decisions. For example, water runoff from the Himalayas is predicted to increase over the next 30 years as glaciers melt, but then decline substantially thereafter. It will be critical to provide incentives to plan for these large-scale shifts in agro-ecological conditions. India needs to make long term investment in research and development in agriculture. India is likely to experience changed weather patterns in future. Consider the following statements: Climate change may force the shifting of locations of the existing crops due to melting of glaciers. water availability and temperature suitability at other locations. poor productivity of crops. wider adaptability of crop plants. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 4 only (c) 1 and 4 only Correct Answer key: B Statement 1 is incorrect: ‘Melting of glaciers’ cannot be considered- water runoff from the Himalayas is predicted to increase over the next 30 years as glaciers melt, but then decline substantially thereafter. Statement 2 is correct: Statement 2 and 3 are correct. ‘Water availability’, ‘temperature’,’ poor productivity of crops’ may force the shifting of locations of the existing crops Statement 3 is incorrect: Adaptability of crop plants does not force the shifting of locations of the existing crops. Instead it helps in adapting to required changes in climate. Statement 4 is incorrect: Option 1 and 4 are incorrect Incorrect Answer key: B Statement 1 is incorrect: ‘Melting of glaciers’ cannot be considered- water runoff from the Himalayas is predicted to increase over the next 30 years as glaciers melt, but then decline substantially thereafter. Statement 2 is correct: Statement 2 and 3 are correct. ‘Water availability’, ‘temperature’,’ poor productivity of crops’ may force the shifting of locations of the existing crops Statement 3 is incorrect: Adaptability of crop plants does not force the shifting of locations of the existing crops. Instead it helps in adapting to required changes in climate. Statement 4 is incorrect: Option 1 and 4 are incorrect

#### 9. Question

Climate change poses potentially devastating effects on India’s agriculture. While the overall parameters of climate change are increasingly accepted a 1°C average temperature increase over the next 30 years, sea level rise of less than 10 cm in the same period, and regional monsoon variations and corresponding droughts – the impacts in India are likely to be quite site and crop specific. Some crops may respond favourably to the changing conditions, others may not. This emphasizes the need to promote agricultural research and create maximum flexibility in the system to permit adaptations.

The key ingredient for “drought proofing” is the managed recharge of aquifers. To ensure continued yields of important staple crops (e.g. wheat), it may also be necessary to shift the locations where these crops are grown, in response to temperature changes as well as to water availability. The latter will be a key factor in making long term investment decisions.

For example, water runoff from the Himalayas is predicted to increase over the next 30 years as glaciers melt, but then decline substantially thereafter. It will be critical to provide incentives to plan for these large-scale shifts in agro-ecological conditions.

India needs to make long term investment in research and development in agriculture. India is likely to experience changed weather patterns in future.

Consider the following statements:

Climate change may force the shifting of locations of the existing crops due to

• melting of glaciers.

• water availability and temperature suitability at other locations.

• poor productivity of crops.

• wider adaptability of crop plants.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• (a) 1, 2 and 3

• (b) 2 and 3 only

• (c) 1 and 4 only

Answer key: B

Statement 1 is incorrect: ‘Melting of glaciers’ cannot be considered- water runoff from the Himalayas is predicted to increase over the next 30 years as glaciers melt, but then decline substantially thereafter.

Statement 2 is correct: Statement 2 and 3 are correct. ‘Water availability’, ‘temperature’,’ poor productivity of crops’ may force the shifting of locations of the existing crops

Statement 3 is incorrect: Adaptability of crop plants does not force the shifting of locations of the existing crops. Instead it helps in adapting to required changes in climate.

Statement 4 is incorrect: Option 1 and 4 are incorrect

Answer key: B

Statement 2 is correct: Statement 2 and 3 are correct. ‘Water availability’, ‘temperature’,’ poor productivity of crops’ may force the shifting of locations of the existing crops

Statement 3 is incorrect: Adaptability of crop plants does not force the shifting of locations of the existing crops. Instead it helps in adapting to required changes in climate.

Statement 4 is incorrect: Option 1 and 4 are incorrect

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question According to the passage, why is it important to promote agricultural research in India? (a) To predict variations in monsoon patterns and to manage water resources (b) To make long term investment decisions for economic growth (c) To facilitate wider adaptability of crops (d) To predict drought conditions and to recharge aquifers Correct Answer key: C Statement 1 is incorrect: ‘predict variations in monsoon patterns’ are done by meteorological department. Statement 2 is incorrect: ‘investment decisions for economic growth’ is not exclusively related to agricultural research. Statement 3 is correct: ‘wider adaptability of crops’-includes research on sensitivity of crops to climatic changes. Statement 4 is incorrect: Some crops may respond favourably to the changing conditions, others may not. Agricultural research should promote crops research than related to drought conditions. Incorrect Answer key: C Statement 1 is incorrect: ‘predict variations in monsoon patterns’ are done by meteorological department. Statement 2 is incorrect: ‘investment decisions for economic growth’ is not exclusively related to agricultural research. Statement 3 is correct: ‘wider adaptability of crops’-includes research on sensitivity of crops to climatic changes. Statement 4 is incorrect: Some crops may respond favourably to the changing conditions, others may not. Agricultural research should promote crops research than related to drought conditions.

#### 10. Question

According to the passage, why is it important to promote agricultural research in India?

• (a) To predict variations in monsoon patterns and to manage water resources

• (b) To make long term investment decisions for economic growth

• (c) To facilitate wider adaptability of crops

• (d) To predict drought conditions and to recharge aquifers

Answer key: C

Statement 1 is incorrect: ‘predict variations in monsoon patterns’ are done by meteorological department.

Statement 2 is incorrect: ‘investment decisions for economic growth’ is not exclusively related to agricultural research.

Statement 3 is correct: ‘wider adaptability of crops’-includes research on sensitivity of crops to climatic changes.

Statement 4 is incorrect: Some crops may respond favourably to the changing conditions, others may not. Agricultural research should promote crops research than related to drought conditions.

Answer key: C

Statement 1 is incorrect: ‘predict variations in monsoon patterns’ are done by meteorological department.

Statement 2 is incorrect: ‘investment decisions for economic growth’ is not exclusively related to agricultural research.

Statement 3 is correct: ‘wider adaptability of crops’-includes research on sensitivity of crops to climatic changes.

Statement 4 is incorrect: Some crops may respond favourably to the changing conditions, others may not. Agricultural research should promote crops research than related to drought conditions.

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