Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Migaloo is by far one of the world’s most recognisable whales because he is completely white. Thanks to genetic sampling of Migaloo’s skin, scientists have identified that he’s male, and his albino appearance is a result of a variation in the gene responsible for the colour of his skin.
Simply by looking different, Migaloo has become an icon within Australia’s east coast humpback whale population. Indeed, Migaloo has his own Twitter account with over 10,000 followers and a website where fans can lodge sightings and learn more about humpback whales.
He was first discovered in 1991 off Byron Bay, Australia, and has since played hide and seek for many years, with many not knowing where or when he’ll show up next. He’s even surprised Kiwi fans by showing up in New Zealand waters.
With the last official sighting two years ago, the time has once again come for us to ask: Where is Migaloo?
Already this year, there have been false sightings, such as a near-white whale spotted off New South Wales. To make things more confusing, regular-looking humpbacks can trick whale watchers when they flip upside down due to their white bellies.

Question:
Where was Migaloo first discovered?

Option 1: South Wales

Option 2: Australia

Option 3: Jamaica

Option 4: New Zealand

Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Zero tolerance

Option 1: Riding in the front passenger seat of a car.

Option 2: A policy of not allowing any violations of a rule or law.

Option 3: To detect someone in the group is betraying the others.

Option 4: To escape and not have to pay.

Question : What impact would a permanent seat in the UN Security Council have on India's global standing?

Option 1: It would weaken India's diplomatic ties

Option 2: It would enhance India's influence in global decision-making

Option 3: It would isolate India from other emerging powers

Option 4: It would decrease India's involvement in regional affairs

Question : Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the questions.

Soapy moved restlessly on his seat in Madison Square. There are certain signs to show that winter is coming. Birds begin to fly south. People buy new warm coats. Soapy felt restless in the park. When you see these signs, you know winter is near. A dead leaf fell at Soapy’s feet. That was a special sign for him that winter was almost there. It was time for all who lived in Madison Square to prepare. Soapy had to find some way to take care of himself during the cold weather. His hopes for the winter were not very high. He was not thinking of sailing away on a ship. He was not thinking of the warm southern skies. Three months in the prison on Blackwell Island was what he wanted. Three months of food every day and a bed every night, three months safe from the cold north wind and safe from cops. This is what Soapy wanted most in the world.

For years, Blackwell Island had been his winter home. Richer New Yorkers made their plans to go to Florida or to the shore of the Mediterranean Sea each winter. Soapy made his small plans for going to the island. Although there were places in the city where he could go and ask for food and a bed and he could move from one building to another, he preferred Blackwell Island. Soapy’s spirit was proud. If he went to any of these places, there were certain things he had to do. In one way or the other, he would have to pay for what they gave him. They would not ask him for money but they would make him wash himself well and answer questions. They would want to know everything about his life. In prison, a gentleman’s life was still his own life.

Question:

Which of these is NOT a sign of approaching winter?

Option 1: Falling dead leaves

Option 2: Sailing on ships

Option 3: Buying warm clothes

Option 4: Birds flying south

Question : The bar chart given below shows the exports (in INR) and imports (in INR) of a country for 5 consecutive years.


What is the positive difference between the total export figures of all the five years taken together and the total import figures of all the five years taken together?

Option 1: INR 6,20,000

Option 2: INR 5,40,000

Option 3: INR 5,80,000

Option 4: INR 6,60,000

Question : Case Study 32

RST Enterprises is a conglomerate that wants to trade its shares on a stock exchange. The company's management is in the process of selecting a brokerage firm.

Question : 

What role does the selected brokerage firm play in the trading process for RST Enterprises?

Option 1: Matching buy and sell orders
 

Option 2: Transferring ownership of shares
 

Option 3: Facilitating transactions

Option 4: Listing on stock exchange

Question : Case Study 3: Citywide Services

Citywide Services, a government agency, is focused on enhancing its public services through efficient organizing.

Question:

A centralized decision-making approach might hinder Citywide Services':

Option 1: Goal achievement

Option 2: Employee empowerment

Option 3: Coordination among departments

Option 4: Effective resource allocation

Question : Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The accident site had become a bear garden by afternoon.

Option 1: A place of noise and disturbance

Option 2: A peaceful place

Option 3: A soothing environment

Option 4: Unclean and dirty

Question : Direction: Find out the number of all those people who can speak Tamil and Telugu.

Option 1: 3

Option 2: 59

Option 3: 21

Option 4: 112