PU M S W Master of Social Work

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Who founded the AryaSamaj?

Swami Dayananda Saraswathi

Shri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Swami Vivekananda

Raja Rammohan Roy

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The Parliamentary form of Government in India has been adopted from:-

Russian Constitution

British Constitution

American Constitution

Swiss Constitution

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Which of the following languages is not specified in schedule 8 of the Indian Constitution?

Nepali

Sanskrit

Sindhi

English

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The southernmost Point of India is:-

Point Calimere

Port Blair

Indira Point

Cape Comorin

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The main responsibility of Social Work profession today is:-

Enhancing social functioning and building capacity of people

Alleviation of poverty

Promotion of Welfare Services

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Practice of untouchability is abolished by the Indian Constitution under the Article:-

19

17

38

42

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X- rays are_________________waves.

transverse

elastic

longitudinal

electromagnetic

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Who established the first school of social work in 1936?

Annie Besant

Sri Dorobaji

Pandit Bamabhai

Clifford Marshal

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What does "Corpus Luteum" secrete?

Hemoglobin

Testosterone

Estrogen

Progesterone

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What does ASHA stand for?

Accredited Social Health Association

Association of Social Health Activists

All State Health Activists

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Right to Information Act was passed in the year:-

2003

2006

2005

2004

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Who was the founder of "Prarthanasamaj"(Gk Today)?

Ramakrishna Pramahansa

Dayanannda Saraswathi

Swami Vivekananda

Athmaram Panduranga

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Primary goal of women SHGs is:-

Enhancement

Empowerment

Entrepreneur development

Employment generation

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Who is considered as the first modern Hindu exponent of social reform?

Rabindranath Tagore

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Sri Ramakrishna

Swami Vivekananda

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Social stratification means:-

Socialisation

Division of Labour

Division of People on the basis of birth and social status

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Depressed Classes League was established by:-

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

N. S. Kajrolkar

Babu Jagjiwan Ram

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule

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NABARD Stands for:-

National Academy of Bank And Research Department

National Association of Banks And Research Development

National Association of Banks Aimed at Rural Development

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

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The first country in the world to launch a nationwide family planning programme is:-

India

America

Russia

China

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In MS-Excel, which of the following functions is used to find the highest value within the list:-

COUNT

SUM

PROPER

MAX

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Chromosomes are made up of:-

DNA

RNA

DNA and Protein

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UNESCO stands for ________________.

United Nations Ecological, Scientific and Cultural Organization

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

United Nations Ecological Social and Cultural Organization.

United Nations Environmental, Social and Cultural Organization

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Which one of the following European union countries has its own currency and has not switched over to
Euro:-

France

Germany

Spain

Sweden

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The male sex hormone is:-

Progesterone

Insulin

Testosterone

Estrogen

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Jersey Bull used for cross breeding is an exotic variety from:-

France

England

Holland

Switzerland

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Human Poverty Index (HPI) is developed by:-

WTO

WHO
 UNDP

FAO

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Among the following Rural development Programmes, which is the oldest one?

Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP)

Development of Women and Children in Rural areas (DWCRA)

Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana ( PMGSY )

National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme ( NREGP)

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Which of the following was developed first as a method of social work?

Social Action

Social Case Work

Social Group Work

Community Organization

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Annaimudi peak is located in the:-

Sahyadri

Nilgiri Hills

Eastern ghats

Palani Hills

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The branch of medicine involving synthetic chemical compounds is:-

Homeopathy

Ayurveda

Unani

Allopathy

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Which Article of the Indian Constitution stipulates that Directive principles of State Policy shall not be
enforceable by any court?

Article 31
 Article 37

Article 39

Article 38

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Gandhiji's idea of social development was:-

Development of cottage industries

Sarvodaya

Rural development

Swadeshi

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A and B are young ones of C. If C is the father of A but B is not the son of C. How are B and C related ?

Niece and Uncle

Daughter and Father

Niece and Aunt

Daughter and Mother

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The main pollutant responsible for Bhopal gas tragedy is:-

Chlorine

Chlorofluorocarbon

Methyl Isocyanate

Bromine

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Chlorofluorocarbons are widely used in:-

Solar heaters

Microwave Ovens

Refrigerators

Washing machines

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What was the theme of International women's Day 2015?

Make It Happen
 Fly High

Empower You

Gender Equality

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2
Factor: 20x + 22x – 16

(5x + 8)(4x - 2)

(5x - 8)(4x + 2)

(5x - 8)(4x - 2)

(8x + 5)(-2x + 4)

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Evaluate:-

256

16/81

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18

17/18

18/17

1/18

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5 8 2 10
Factor:- 24x y + 9x y
2 8 3 2
3x y (8x + 3y )
8 2 -3 2
3x y (8x + 3y )
8 2 3 2
3x y (8x + 3y )
2 8 3 -2
3x y (-8x + 3y )
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Express using a single exponent.

13
x
7
x
-7
x
20
x

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Solve 28x+4y-20 = 0, then y is equal to:-

9x+5

-7x+5

8x+5

4x-7

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The sum of even number between 1 and 31 is :-

240

512

16

128

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A prime number greater than 11 will never end with:-

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Simplify 6(6x-(6-4y+2x)+4y):-

24x-36+44y

24x-36+48y

42x-16+48y
 24x-26+48y

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On dividing 4150 by a certain number, the quotient is 55 and remainder is 25 the divisor is:-

65

70

80

75

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16

36

24

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2
Multiply (-7x - 4)(6x + 7x - 2)
3 2
-42x - 73x - 14x + 8
3 2
-41x - 73x - 14x + 9
3 2
-43x - 73x - 14x + 7
3 2
-42x - 146x - 42x + 8

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Read the following passage and answer the question.

True, it is the function of the army to maintain law and order in abnormal times. But in normal times there
is another force that compels citizens to obey the laws and to act with due regard to the rights of others.
The force also protects the lives and the properties of law abiding men. Laws are made to secure the
personal safety of its subjects and to prevent murder and crimes of violence. They are made to secure
the property of the citizens against theft and damage to protect the rights of communities and castes to
carry out their customs and ceremonies, so long as they do not conflict with the rights of others. Now the
good citizen, of his own free will obey these laws and he takes care that everything he does is done with
due regard to the rights and well-being of others. But the bad citizen is only restrained from breaking
these laws by fear of the consequence of his actions. And the necessary steps to compel the bad citizen
to act as a good citizen are taken by this force. The supreme control of law and order in a State is in the
hands of a Minister who is responsible to the State Assembly and acts through the Inspector General of
Police.

Which of the following is not implied in the passage?

The forces of law help to transform irresponsible citizens into responsible ones.

Law protects those who respect it.

A criminal is deterred from committing crimes only for fear of the law.

Law ensures people's religious and social rights absolutely and unconditionally.

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Read the following passage and answer the question.

True, it is the function of the army to maintain law and order in abnormal times. But in normal times there
is another force that compels citizens to obey the laws and to act with due regard to the rights of others.
The force also protects the lives and the properties of law abiding men. Laws are made to secure the
personal safety of its subjects and to prevent murder and crimes of violence. They are made to secure
the property of the citizens against theft and damage to protect the rights of communities and castes to
carry out their customs and ceremonies, so long as they do not conflict with the rights of others. Now the
good citizen, of his own free will obey these laws and he takes care that everything he does is done with
due regard to the rights and well-being of others. But the bad citizen is only restrained from breaking
these laws by fear of the consequence of his actions. And the necessary steps to compel the bad citizen
to act as a good citizen are taken by this force. The supreme control of law and order in a State is in the
hands of a Minister who is responsible to the State Assembly and acts through the Inspector General of
Police.

Which of the following reflects the main thrust of the passage?

It discusses the roles of the army and the police in different circumstances.

It highlights role of the police as superior to that of the army.

It points to the responsibility of the Minister and the Inspector General of Police.

It deals with the importance of the army in maintaining law and order.

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Read the following passage and answer the question.

True, it is the function of the army to maintain law and order in abnormal times. But in normal times there
is another force that compels citizens to obey the laws and to act with due regard to the rights of others.
The force also protects the lives and the properties of law abiding men. Laws are made to secure the
personal safety of its subjects and to prevent murder and crimes of violence. They are made to secure
the property of the citizens against theft and damage to protect the rights of communities and castes to
carry out their customs and ceremonies, so long as they do not conflict with the rights of others. Now the
good citizen, of his own free will obey these laws and he takes care that everything he does is done with
due regard to the rights and well-being of others. But the bad citizen is only restrained from breaking
these laws by fear of the consequence of his actions. And the necessary steps to compel the bad citizen
to act as a good citizen are taken by this force. The supreme control of law and order in a State is in the
hands of a Minister who is responsible to the State Assembly and acts through the Inspector General of
Police.

A suitable title for the passage would be:-

the functions of the police.

the function of the army.

laws and the people's rights.

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Read the following passage and answer the question.

True, it is the function of the army to maintain law and order in abnormal times. But in normal times there
is another force that compels citizens to obey the laws and to act with due regard to the rights of others.
The force also protects the lives and the properties of law abiding men. Laws are made to secure the
personal safety of its subjects and to prevent murder and crimes of violence. They are made to secure
the property of the citizens against theft and damage to protect the rights of communities and castes to
carry out their customs and ceremonies, so long as they do not conflict with the rights of others. Now the
good citizen, of his own free will obey these laws and he takes care that everything he does is done with
due regard to the rights and well-being of others. But the bad citizen is only restrained from breaking
these laws by fear of the consequence of his actions. And the necessary steps to compel the bad citizen
to act as a good citizen are taken by this force. The supreme control of law and order in a State is in the
hands of a Minister who is responsible to the State Assembly and acts through the Inspector General of
Police.

The expression 'customs and ceremonies' means:-

superstitions and formalities.

fairs and festivals.

habits and traditions.

usual practices and religious rites.

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Select the best vocabulary word to fill the blank.

I have always liked your positive attitude; it has _________________ affected our working relationship.

favorably

candidly

adversely

shamelessly

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Select the best vocabulary word to fill the blank.

If your drinking water is not _______________ it could cause serious health problems.

potable

valid
 quenchable

impure

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Select the best vocabulary word to fill the blank.

The car rental company considered the scratches on the driver's door to be caused by a minor
________________.

attraction

duplicate

mishap

reflex

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Select the best vocabulary word to fill the blank.

The __________________ data supports the belief that there has been an increase in population in the
county.

demographic

nocturnal

practical

nominal

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In the below question, identify the correct synonyms.

a substantial report.

weighty

proven

alleged

inconclusive

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A synonym for idle is:-

immobile

functional

working

effective
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In the below question, identify the correct synonyms.

a partial report.

identifiable

enhanced

incomplete

visible

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In the below question, identify the correct synonyms.

Manufactured goods.

transgressed

processed

reverted

regressed

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A synonym for attribute is:-

quality

speech

penalty

admission

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40 men can build a wall 20m high in 15 days. The number of men required to build a similar wall 25m
high in 6 days will be?

125

100

200

150

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The Philosophy of Social Work mainly revolves around:-

Humanitarian values
 Social reform movements

Liberal democratic ideals

Marxist ideology

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In which year, the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act passed ?

1995

1982

1986

1985

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Which article of Indian Constitution relates to the Fundamental duties?

Article 35

Article 50

Article 51(A)

Article 15

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Three years ago, the average age of A & B was 18 years. With joining C, the average becomes 22 years.
How old is C now:-

24 years

27 years

28 years

30 years

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The ratio of Laxmi's age to the age of her mother is 3:11. The difference of their ages is 24 years. The
ratio of their ages after 3 years will be:-

1:3

2:3

2:5

3:5

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Who said "A state is known by the rights that it maintains"?
 Maciver

J.S.Mill

Machiavelli

Laski

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International Labour Organisation (ILO) was established in:-

1919

1905

1948

1942

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The ratio between the length and breadth of a rectangular field is 5:4. If the breadth is 20m less than the
length, the perimeter of the field is:-

260m

360m

180m

280m

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The forest in Silent Valley of Kerala is an example of:-

Deciduous forest

Alpine coniferous forest

Mangrove forest

Tropical rainforest

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Gandhian principles have been incorporated in the constitution in:-

Directive Principles of State Policy

Fundamental duties

The Fundamental rights

Preamble

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A sum of money doubles itself in 10 years. In how many years would it triple itself:-

15 years

17 years

20 years

12 years

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Three of the glasses below are filled with orange juice and the other three are empty. By moving just one
glass, can you arrange the glasses so that the full and empty glasses alternate?

Fill the juice in the fourth glass

Pour the juice from the second glass into the fifth

Empty the juice in the third glass

Empty the juice from the first glass

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When was The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act enacted?

1989

1995

2005

1982

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If in a certain language, GAMBLE is coded as FBLCKF, how is FLOWER coded in that code?

HNQYGT

GKPVFQ

GMPVDS

EMNXDS

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Who is your immediate________________?

supervisor

supervizor

superviser

supervizer

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'History, Philosophy and Fields of Social Work in India' was written by:-

M.S. Gore

A.R. Wadia

R.R. Singh

S.K. Khinduka

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There are two types of _______________: viral and bacterial.

pnemonia

neumonia

pnumonia

pneumonia

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The difference between the compound interest and simple interest on a certain sum at 10% per annum
for 2 years is Rs. 52. Find the sum:-

Rs. 152,000

Rs. 50,000

Rs. 5200

Rs. 52,000

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Who started Nilokheri Project as a community development programme in the pre- independent India?

YMCA

S K Dey

M S Gore

Rabindranath Tagore
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What was the name of the organization founded and run by Mother Teresa?

Loreto Convent

Missionaries of Charity

Sisters of Charity

Sisters of Loreto

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Which one of the following system is based on the principle of surplus value?

Capitalism

Communism

Individualism

Idealism

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Araneology is:-

Study of aphids

Rearing of bees

Study of spiders

Study of mites

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A mixture of 20kg of spirit and water contains 10% water. How much water must be added to this mixture
to raise the percentage of water to 25%?

5kg

30kg

4kg

8kg

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"Promoting the Dignity and Worth of Peoples" was the theme of:-

International women's Day 2015

International day of Persons with disability

International Human rights day

World Social work day 2015

Zero

More than zero

Less than zero

Infinite

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The true discount on Rs. 2575 due 4 months hence is Rs. 75. The rate percent is:-

6%

5%

8%

9%

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Who among the following did not participate in the 1857 Revolt against the British?

Tipu Sultan

Nana Saheb

Tantia Tope

Rani Laxmibai

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Who took over as the Chairman of Tata Sons?

Ratan Tata

Cyrus Pallonji Mistry

Ravikant

Shapoor Mistry

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The L.C.M of 3, 2.7 and 0.09 is:-

0.27

0.027

27

2.7
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The cost of papering the four walls of a room is Rs. 480. Each one of the length, breadth and height of
another room is double that of this room. The cost of papering the walls of this new room is:-

Rs. 2880

Rs. 9602

Rs. 3840

Rs. 1920

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The first medical social worker in India was appointed at J.J. Hospital, Mumbai in:-

1946

1948

1936

1938

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A merchant has 50kg of sugar, part of which he sells at 8% profit and the rest at 18% profit. He gains
14% on the whole. The quantity sold at 18% profit is:-

30kg
 20kg

15kg

35kg

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Choose the sentence that is correct in both grammar and punctuation.

They finished their lunch, left the building, and returning at 1:30.

They finished their lunch. Left the building.And returned at 1:30.

They finished their lunch, left the building, and returned at 1:30.

They finished their lunch, left the building, and returns at 1:30.

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Choose the sentence that is correct in both grammar and punctuation.

The trip, was scheduled for Friday, and the family was excited

The trip was scheduled for Friday the family was excited.

The trip was scheduled for Friday, and the family was excited.

The trip was scheduled for. Friday the family was excited.

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Read the below passage and answer the question.

Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of time
elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there in the first
place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage
area. The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM,
also known as the working memory.

There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory. The most accepted
theory comes from George A. Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can remember
approximately seven chunks of information. A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of information, such
as a word or name rather than just a letter or number. Modern theorists suggest that one can increase the
capacity of the short term memory by chunking, or classifying similar information together. By organizing
information, one can optimize the STM, and improve the chances of a memory being passed on to long
term storage.

When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people
engage in "rote rehearsal". By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a memory
alive. Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions. As
soon as a person stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear. When a pen and
paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it aloud. If the
doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the opportunity to make a phone call, he
will likely forget the number instantly.Therefore, rote rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information
from the short term to long term memory. A better way is to practice "elaborate rehearsal". This involves
assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed along with other pre-existing
long term memories.

Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable. Retrieving information can be done by
recognition or recall. Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term memory and
used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting. The
more cues a person is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be retrieved. This is why
multiple choice tests are often used for subjects that require a lot of memorization.

Why does the author mention a dog's bark?

To prove that dogs have better memories than humans

To give an example of a type of memory

To compare another sound that is loud like a doorbell

To provide a type of interruption

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Read the below passage and answer the question.

Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of time
elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there in the first
place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage
area. The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM,
also known as the working memory.

There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory. The most accepted
theory comes from George A. Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can remember
approximately seven chunks of information. A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of information, such
as a word or name rather than just a letter or number. Modern theorists suggest that one can increase the
capacity of the short term memory by chunking, or classifying similar information together. By organizing
information, one can optimize the STM, and improve the chances of a memory being passed on to long
term storage.

When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people
engage in "rote rehearsal". By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a memory
alive. Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions. As
soon as a person stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear. When a pen and
paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it aloud. If the
doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the opportunity to make a phone call, he
will likely forget the number instantly.Therefore, rote rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information
from the short term to long term memory. A better way is to practice "elaborate rehearsal". This involves
assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed along with other pre-existing
long term memories.

Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable. Retrieving information can be done by
recognition or recall. Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term memory and
used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting. The
more cues a person is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be retrieved. This is why
multiple choice tests are often used for subjects that require a lot of memorization.

The word elapses in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to:-

passes
 adds up

appears

continues

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Read the below passage and answer the question.

Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of time
elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there in the first
place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage
area. The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM,
also known as the working memory.

There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory. The most accepted
theory comes from George A. Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can remember
approximately seven chunks of information. A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of information, such
as a word or name rather than just a letter or number. Modern theorists suggest that one can increase the
capacity of the short term memory by chunking, or classifying similar information together. By organizing
information, one can optimize the STM, and improve the chances of a memory being passed on to long
term storage.

When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people
engage in "rote rehearsal". By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a memory
alive. Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions. As
soon as a person stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear. When a pen and
paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it aloud. If the
doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the opportunity to make a phone call, he
will likely forget the number instantly.Therefore, rote rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information
from the short term to long term memory. A better way is to practice "elaborate rehearsal". This involves
assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed along with other pre-existing
long term memories.

Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable. Retrieving information can be done by
recognition or recall. Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term memory and
used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting. The
more cues a person is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be retrieved. This is why
multiple choice tests are often used for subjects that require a lot of memorization.

According to the passage, how do memories get transferred to the STM?

They get chunked when they enter the brain.

They enter via the nervous system.

They revert from the long term memory.

They are filtered from the sensory storage area.

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Read the below passage and answer the question.

Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of time
elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there in the first
place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage
area. The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM,
also known as the working memory.

There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory. The most accepted
theory comes from George A. Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can remember
approximately seven chunks of information. A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of information, such
as a word or name rather than just a letter or number. Modern theorists suggest that one can increase the
capacity of the short term memory by chunking, or classifying similar information together. By organizing
information, one can optimize the STM, and improve the chances of a memory being passed on to long
term storage.

When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people
engage in "rote rehearsal". By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a memory
alive. Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions. As
soon as a person stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear. When a pen and
paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it aloud. If the
doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the opportunity to make a phone call, he
will likely forget the number instantly.Therefore, rote rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information
from the short term to long term memory. A better way is to practice "elaborate rehearsal". This involves
assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed along with other pre-existing
long term memories.

Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable. Retrieving information can be done by
recognition or recall. Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term memory and
used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting. The
more cues a person is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be retrieved. This is why
multiple choice tests are often used for subjects that require a lot of memorization.

All of the following are mentioned as places in which memories are stored EXCEPT the:-

maintenance area

sensory storage area

long term memory

STM