2023-07-07 04:30:34
Give this quiz an attempt as you read the editorial.
[Solutions in the evening]
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Q 1. (Comprehension) Which of the following statements, if true, would weaken the Centre's justification for restricting the OMSS?
a) The Centre's monthly allocation of foodgrains covers the food requirements of all NFSA beneficiaries.
b) The states have identified alternative, cost-effective sources for procuring rice and wheat.
c) The OMSS has been successful in keeping the prices of rice and wheat under control.
d) The Centre's restrictions on OMSS sales have led to a substantial increase in the availability of foodgrains in the open market.
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Q 2. (Comprehension) What lesson should the states learn from the controversy surrounding the OMSS, according to the passage?
a) Rely on the Centre for implementing state schemes
b) Explore alternative, cost-effective sources for foodgrains
c) Increase the size of entitlements under the NFSA
d) Emulate the Union government's food security schemes
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Q 3. (Phrasal verb) Harp on?
Q 4. (One-word) Something immune from errors and faults ??
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Q 5. (One-word) Retrospect –
a) To analyse the actions of oneself
b) To analyse the actions of others
c) To analyse what transpired in the past
d) To analyse what can take place in future
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Q 6. (Phrasal verb) To show lack of disrespect for someone ??
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Q 7-8. (Improve the sentence) The Centre has issued an advisory that States should make their own arrangements for procurement of grains, despite no other State being in a position to comply, besides Gujarat.
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