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1. Equity schemes managed strong NAV gains, which boost their assets’
was a news in some financial newspapers. What is the full form of the
term NAV as used in above head lines ?
(A) Nil Accounting Variation
(B) Net Accounting Venture
(C) Net Asset Value
(D) New Asset Venture
(D) None of these
Ans : (C)

2. As per reports published in various news papers, mutual fund
companies showed 94 per cent growth in their total profits during
2009-10. This means the profits earned by these companies were 94 per
cent—
(A) Of the total investments they made collectively during the year
(B) More than their profits during previous year
(C) Of the total capital of the company
(D) Less than the total expenditure of the companies
(D) None of these
Ans : (B)

3. As per the news published in various news papers Pakistan has
imposed 15 per cent regulatory duty on exports of cotton yarn. Why
countries are required to impose regulatory duties on exports of some
of their commodities while in the eyes of the layman more exports
means more foreign exchange and more revenue for the Govt. ?
1. It is done to control the exports of a commodity as it may be
needed more in local markets than in foreign countries.
2. It is done to control the general inflation in the country as the
inordinate exports of various commodities create imbalance and also
cost push inflation.

3. It is a good short time measure to collect more revenue from the
exports of the commodity which is in high demand in overseas markets.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) All 1, 2 and 3
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)

4. As per the reports published in some major news papers ‘ADAG
companies’ made good profits during the year. ADAG companies are
popularly known as—
(A) Companies owned by Tata Group
(B) Aditya Birla Companies
(C) Reliance companies
(D) Companies owned by Aptech
(E) None of these
Ans : (C)

5. ONGC – Mittal Energy finds hydrocarbons in two blocks OPL-279 & OPL
-285 in Nigerian sea was the news in some major news papers. what is
the full form of the term OPL as used in the above head line ?
(A) Oil Prospecting License
(B) Ownership and Partnership Lease
(C) Overseas Private Line
(D) ONGC Petroleum Ltd.
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)

6. “Mutual Funds reported exceptional performance in 2009-10? was the
news in major financial news papers recently. What is a mutual fund ?
1. A type of collective investment scheme that pools money from many
investors and invest it in stocks, bonds or other money market
instruments.
2. It is a subsidiary of a bank or financial company created specially
to ralse money to be invested in a particular industry i.e. housing or
insurance etc. The money raised thus cannot be invested anywhere else.
3. When several banks and financial companies come together and create
a common pool of money to fund
mega infrastructural project like bridges, roads, power plants etc.
the common pool is known as Mutual Fund.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) All 1, 2 and 3
(E) None of these
Ans : (B)

7. As we all know the Bank Rate at present is fixed at 6%. What does
it mean in context to the banking operations ?
(A) No bank will be able to give loan to any party on a rate lower
than the Bank Rate
(B) Bank should give loan to their priority sector customers/borrowers
at the rate of 6% only. They cannot charge less or more than this from
their priority sector clients
(C) Banks are required to invest 6% of their total capital on
financial inclusion and inclusive banking operations
(D) Banks will be required to give 6% of their total deposits to the
Govt. of India for meeting its Balance of Trade requirements
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)

8. As per the reports in various news papers many private companies
are trying to obtain the licences to launch a banking company in
India. Which of the following organizations/agencies issue the licence
for the same ?
(A) Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
(B) Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF)
(C) Indian Bank Association
(D) Registrar of Companies
(E) None of these
Ans : (E)

9. We very frequently read about Europe’s Sovereign—debt crisis these
day. Which of the following statement/s is/are true about the same ?
1. In early 2010 the Euro crisis developed in some countries like
Greece, Spain and Portugal.
2. This created a credit default swap between the countries of the
European Union.

3. SAARC countries have offered some assistance to some of severely
affected countries like Portugal, Spain & Greece.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 1 and 2
(D) All 1, 2 and 3
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)

10. As we all know the RBI has raised the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by
25 bps. in April 2010. What action banks will have to take to
implement the same ?
1. They will have to deposit some more money with the RBI as a reserved money.
2. Banks will be required to give some more loan to projects of the
priority sector.
3. Banks will be required to give loan equivalent to the CRR to the
Govt. of India for its day to day expenditure as and when required.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) Only 1 and 2
(E) All 1, 2 and 3
Ans : (A)

11. As per estimates given by the RBI the Economic Growth during the
year 2010-11 will be at which of the following levels ?
(A) 6•5%
(B) 7%
(C) 7•5%
(D) 8%
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)

12. Which of the following is/are correct about the RBI’s credit
policy announced in April 2010 ?
1. Repo rate raised by 25 bps.
2. A new reporting platform was introduced for secondary market
transactions in Certificate of Deposits (CDs) and Commercial Papers
(CPs).

3. Core Investment Companies (CICs) having an asset size of Rs. 100
crore are required to register also with the RBI.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) All 1, 2 and 3
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)

13. As per the announcement made by the RBI some Stock Exchanges in
India are allowed to introduce Plain Vanilla Currency Options. The
term Plain Vanilla Currency Options is associated with which of the
following activities / operations ?
(A) Dollar – Rupee Exchange Rate
(B) Floating of Commercial Papers
(C) Launch of new mutual funds
(D) Deciding the opening price of a share on a particular business day
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)

14. Which of the following is not a term related to banking/finance operations ?
(A) Provision Coverage Ratio
(B) Securitization
(C) Consolidation
(D) Commodification
(E) Derivatives
Ans : (C)

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Directions—(Q. 1–5) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace
the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make it meaningful and grammatically
correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark (E) as the
answer.
1. We have accepted over two billion dollars from them yet it is been used to build hospital in the
area—
(A) that is yet to use
(B) although it has been used
(C) not yet being used
(D) which will be used
(E) No correction required
Ans : (C)
2. People have respond in favour the government’s efforts to resolve the budget crisis—
(A) favourably responded
(B) response in favour of
(C) responded favourably to
(D) been responding favourably
(E) No correction required
Ans : (C)
3. Striking this deal will enable the company to expand its operations in Europe—
(A) strike this deal that
(B) to strike off this deal
(C) by striking this deal to
(D) this deal was struck which
(E) No correction required
Ans : (E)
4. We admire they are taking this step despite the numerous risks involved—
(A) them to take
(B) them for taking
(C) that they have taken over
(D) how their taking of
(E) No correction required
Ans : (B)
5. The management has been left with no option else to change the branch timings to avoid losing
business.


(A) but to change
(B) except the change of
(C) unless it changes with
(D) other than the changing
(E) No correction required
Ans : (A)
Directions—(Q. 6–20) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given
below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering
some of the questions—
The great fear in Asia a short while ago was that the region would suffer through the wealth
destruction already taking place in the U.S. as a result of the financial crisis. Stock markets
tumbled as exports plunged and economic growth deteriorated. Lofty property prices in China and
elsewhere looked set to bust as credit tightened and buyers evaporated. But with surprising speed,
fear in Asia swung back to greed as the region shows signs of recovery and property and stock
prices are soaring in many parts of Asia.
Why should the sharp Asian turnaround be greeted with scepticism ? Higher asset prices mean
households feel wealthier and better able to spend, which could further fuel the region’s nascent
rebound. But just as easily, Asia could soon find itself saddled with overheated markets similar to
the U.S. housing market. In short the world has not changed, it has just moved places.
The incipient bubble is being created by government policy. In response to the global credit crunch
of 2008, policy makers in Asia slashed interest rates and flooded financial sectors with cash in
frantic attempts to keep loans flowing and economies growing. These steps were logical for central
bankers striving to reverse a deepening economic crisis. But there’s evidence that there is too
much easy money around. It’s winding up in stocks and real estate, pushing prices up too far and
too fast for the underlying economic fundamentals.
Much of the concern is focused on China, where government stimulus efforts have been large and
effective. Money in China has been especially easy to find. Aggregate new bank lending surged
201% in the first half of 2009 from the same period a year earlier, to nearly $ 1.1 trillion.
Exuberance over a quick recovery–which was given a boost by China’s surprisingly strong 7.9%
GDP growth in the second quarter–has buoyed investor sentiment not just for stocks but also for
real estate.
Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan argued that bubbles could only be
recognised in hindsight. But investors–who have been well schooled in the dangers of bubbles
over the past decade are increasingly wary that prices have risen too far, and that the slightest bit
of negative economic news could knock markets for a loop. These fears are compounded by the
possibility that Asia’s central bankers will begin taking steps to shut off the money. Rumours that
Beijing was on the verge of tightening credit led to Shanghai stocks plunging 5%. Yet many
economists believe that, “there is close to a zero possibility that the Chinese government will do
anything this year that constitutes tightening.” And without a major shift in thinking, the easymoney
conditions will stay in place. In a global economy that has produced more dramatic ups and
downs than anyone thought possible over the past two years, Asia may be heading for another
disheartening plunge.
6. To which of the following has the author attributed the 2008 Asian financial crisis ?
(1) Reluctance of Asian governments to taper off the economic stimulus


(2) Greed of Asian investors causing them to trade stocks of American companies at high prices
(3) Inflated real estate prices in Asian countries
(A) None
(B) Only (1)
(C) Only (3)
(D) Only (1) and (2)
(E) Only (2)
Ans : (D)
7. What does the author want to convey through the phrase “The world has not changed it has just
moved places” ?(A) At present countries are more dependent on Asian economics than on the US
economy
(B) Economies has become interlinked on account of globalisation
(C) Asian governments are implementing the same economic reforms as developed countries
(D) All economies are susceptible to recession because of the state of the US economy
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)
8. Which of the following can be said about the Chinese government’s efforts to revive the
economy ?
(A) These were largely unsuccessful as only the housing market improved
(B) The government’s only concern was to boost investor confidence in stocks
(C) These efforts were ineffectual as the economy recovered owing to the US market stabilising
(D) These were appropriate and accomplished the goal of economic revival
(E) They blindly imitated the economic reforms adopted by the US
Ans : (B)
9. Why do experts predict that Asian policy makers will not withdraw fiscal stimulus ?
(1) The US economy is not likely to recover for a long time
(2) Stock markets are yet to regain their former levels
(3) Fear of revolt by greedy citizens
(A) None
(B) Only (3)
(C) Only (1) and (3)
(D) Only (2)
(E) Only (2) and (3)
Ans : (D)
10. What do the statistics about loans given by Chinese banks in 2009 indicate ?
(A) There was hardly any demand for loans in 2008
(B) The Chinese government has borrowed funds from the U.S.
(C) China will take longer than the US to recover from the economic crisis
(D) The GDP of China was below expectations
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)
11. Why has investor confidence in the Chinese stock market been restored ?
(1) Existing property prices which are stable and affordable
(2) The government has decided to tighten credit
(3) Healthy growth of the economy indicated by GDP figures


(A) Only (3)
(B) Only (1) and (2)
(C) All (1), (2) and (3)
(D) Only (2)
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)
12. What is the author’s main objective in writing the passage ?
(A) Illustrating that Asian economies are financially more sound than those of developed countries
(B) Disputing financial theories about how recessions can be predicted and avoided
(C) Warning Asian countries about the dangers of favouring fast growth and profits over sound
economic principles
(D) Extolling China’s incredible growth and urging other countries to emulate it
(E) Advising governments about the changes in policy to strengthen economic fundamentals
Ans : (C)
13. Why does the author doubt the current resurgence of Asian economics ?
(A) Their economies are too heavily reliant on the American economy which is yet to recover
(B) Central banks have slashed interest rates too abruptly which is likely to cause stock markets to
crash
(C) With their prevailing economic conditions they are at risk for a financial crisis
(D) Their GDP has not grown significantly during the last financial year
(E) None of these
Ans : (B)
14. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage ?
(1) All Asian economies are recovering at the same pace
(2) Experts are apprehensive about the state of Asian economies despite their recovery
(3) Developed countries should implement the same economies reforms as Asian ones
(A) Only (1)
(B) Only (2) and (3)
(C) Only (1) and (2)
(D) Only (2)
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)
15. According to the passage, which of the following factor(s) has/ have had a negative impact on
the Asian stock markets ?
(1) Abrupt drop in exports by Asian countries
(2) Extravagant disbursement of housing loans in 2009
(3) Raising of interest rates by the Central Bank
(A) None
(B) Only (1) and (2)
(C) Only (1)
(D) Only (1) and (3)
(E) All (1), (2) and (3)
Ans : (B)
Directions—(Q. 16–18) Choose the word or group of words which is MOST SIMILAR in
MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.


16. Fuel
(A) Petrol
(B) Stimulate
(C) Sustain
(D) Heat
(E) Charge
Ans : (B)
17. Flooded
(A) Surged
(B) Saturated
(C) Overflowed
(D) Deluge
(E) Overcome
Ans : (C)
18. Evaporated
(A) Dehydrated
(B) Melted
(C) Vaporised
(D) Vanished
(E) Dodged
Ans : (D)
Directions—(Q. 19-20) Choose the word or group of words which is MOST OPPOSITE in
MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
19. Buoyed
(A) Heavy
(B) Stifled
(C) Numbed
(D) Dull
(E) Abated
Ans : (E)
20. Sharp
(A) Blunt
(B) Incomplete
(C) Naive
(D) Indistinct
(E) Gradual
Ans : (E)
Directions—(Q. 21–30) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical
mistake/error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark the letter of
that part with error as your answer. If there is ‘No error’, mark (E).
21. Arranging such a large amount (A) /of funds now will be a problem why (B) / banks are usually
not open (C) /so early in the morning. (D) No error (E)


Ans : (C)
22. He had telephoned yesterday to (A) /ask how much of the youth (B) /who attend our classes
would be (C) /interested in working for a textile company. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (B)
23. Though he has promoted to (A) / the bank’s board as a director (B) / he continues to carry out
(C) / all his current responsibilities. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (A)
24. The Board’s decision has provided (A) / employees with the opportunity (B) / to acquire upto
100 (C) / shares by the company. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (D)
25. If the manufacturing sector continues (A) / to grow at the same rate for (B) / the next few
months, I think it (C) / has a high growth rate this year. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (D)
26. The government is working (A) / out a new system to compensate (B) / those companies to sell
(C) / products below the market price. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (C)
27. The success of the (A) / government sponsor job guarantee programme (B) / has resulted in a
(C) / drastic drop in poverty. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (B)
28. We were forced into react (A) / as no organisation can (B) / afford to adhere to (C) / these
outdated regulations. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (A)
29. We had extensively discussions (A) / with the participants and (B) / obtained their feedback (C)
/ regarding our new services. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (A)
30. Their failure to inspect (A) / our factories is a (B) / clear indications that our (C) / license will
not be renewed. (D) No error (E)
Ans : (C)
Directions—(Q. 31–35) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold
type is given. These are lettered as (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in
bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the
word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The letter of that word is your answer.
If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the
sentence, mark (E) i.e. ‘All correct’ as your answer.
31. Though these programmes have proved (A) to be extremely (B) effective (C) they do have
certain drawbacks. (D) All correct (E)


Ans : (E)
32. According to these estimates (A) our profitable (B) margin (C) will be higher if we adopt (D)
this approach. All correct (E)
Ans : (B)
33. In order to confront (A) the threat (B) of global warming it is imperative (C) that we work
altogether. (D) All correct (E)
Ans : (D)
34. Any failure (A) to complicit (B) with these fundamental (C) regulations will result in a fine. (D)
All correct (E)
Ans : (B)
35. Every organization needs to be proactive (A) in devising (B) stratergies (C) to ensure the
retention (D) in staff. All correct (E)
Ans : (C)
Directions—(Q. 36–40) Rearrange the following six sentences 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in the proper
sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them—
1. However if this happens it will cause problems for the elderly who mainly use cheques.
2. The use of cheques has fallen dramatically in the past few years.
3. Thus cheques may be phased out gradually making sure that the needs of all consumers
including the elderly are met.
4. This is because more and more consumers are transferring money electronically by direct debit or
credit cards.
5. Without cheques they are likely to keep large amounts of cash in their homes making them
vulnerable to theft.
6. British banks have thus voted to phase cheques out in favour of these more modern payment
methods.
36. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 5
Ans : (C)
37. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
(E) 6
Ans : (A)
38. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?


(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 6
Ans : (D)
39. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement ?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
(E) 6
Ans : (E)
40. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
(E) 1
Ans : (E)
Directions—(Q. 41–50) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been
numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are
suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each
case.
The World Diabetes Congress has determined that India has the largest number of diabetics in the
world. Apart from the loss of productivity, the …(41)… burden is alarming – $ 2.8 billion annually.
Sedentary jobs, …(42)… of electronic entertainment, changing diet patterns and …(43)…
dependence on automobiles have driven the activity …(44)… of Indians’ lives especially in cities.
The …(45)… is, therefore, to make people physically …(46)… and requires interventions which
imapct a large …(47)… of the population. Admittedly physical activity is a …(48)… of choice and
is strongly driven by …(49)… preferences. But policymaking needs to shift to …(50)… moderate
levels of physical activity in the daily lives of people. One way to accomplish this is to create
walkable communities that give residents a variety of destinations within walking distance.
41. (A) economic
(B) finance
(C) subsidy
(D) physical
(E) health
Ans : (B)
42. (A) broadcast
(B) spread
(C) prevalent
(D) expand
(E) widespread


Ans : (E)
43. (A) totally
(B) entirely
(C) grown
(D) mutual
(E) increasing
Ans : (E)
44. (A) most
(B) out
(C) from
(D) through
(E) outside
Ans : (B)
45. (A) ultimatum
(B) hazard
(C) sensitivity
(D) challenge
(E) dispute
Ans : (A)
46. (A) equip
(B) built
(C) active
(D) trained
(E) qualified
Ans : (C)
47. (A) section
(B) scale
(C) degree
(D) per cent
(E) piece
Ans : (A)
48. (A) want
(B) matter
(C) scarcity
(D) right
(E) lack
Ans : (B)
49. (A) showing
(B) given
(C) special
(D) personal
(E) individually
Ans : (D)
50. (A) pursuit
(B) indulge
(C) introduce
(D) insist
(E) attract
Ans : (C)

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