Question 21.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative

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Expanding in the body lotion and shampoo category is easier due to low penetration levels in India.

Question 22.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative

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Margins in the shampoo market decreasing due to increasing promotion and ad spends.

Question 23.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative

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Ensuring growth in international markets through the Waxsons acquisition.

Question 24.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative

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Santoor is an established brand in certain markets and hence, it will be easier to grow.

Question 25.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative

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Significant growth in the international businesses of the company.

Question 26.

Study the following passage carefully and answer the questions.

There is more bad news on food front. It now appears certain that there will bea shortfall of about 9 million tonnes

 in the food production in the current kharif season, which in turn means five million tonnes less than the production 

achieved in the last kharif season. However, rice procurement may only be partially affected since West Bengal 

and Andhra Pradesh have had sufficient rainfall while Punjab, the mtyor contributor to the central pool is less 

dependent on rainfall. Still, the overall availability of rice may go down by more than four million tonnes. There may

 be worst news ahead.

• Western countries have well equipped laboratory tests to detect rabies,
  

Question 27.

Study the following passage carefully and answer the questions.

There is more bad news on food front. It now appears certain that there will bea shortfall of about 9 million tonnes

 in the food production in the current kharif season, which in turn means five million tonnes less than the production 

achieved in the last kharif season. However, rice procurement may only be partially affected since West Bengal 

and Andhra Pradesh have had sufficient rainfall while Punjab, the mtyor contributor to the central pool is less 

dependent on rainfall. Still, the overall availability of rice may go down by more than four million tonnes. There may

 be worst news ahead.

• The saliva of the house dogs should be periodically tested for the detection of rabies,
  

Question 28.

Study the following passage carefully and answer the questions.

There is more bad news on food front. It now appears certain that there will bea shortfall of about 9 million tonnes

 in the food production in the current kharif season, which in turn means five million tonnes less than the production 

achieved in the last kharif season. However, rice procurement may only be partially affected since West Bengal 

and Andhra Pradesh have had sufficient rainfall while Punjab, the mtyor contributor to the central pool is less 

dependent on rainfall. Still, the overall availability of rice may go down by more than four million tonnes. There may

 be worst news ahead.

• The bite of rabies-infected animal to a healthy animal definitely results in spread of rabies.
  

Question 29.

Study the following passage carefully and answer the questions.

Rabies is a disease transmitted to man and animals through the bite of a rabies- infected animal, most commonly 

by dogs. It is caused by a virus present in the saliva of the infected animal which gets deposited in the wound of

 the bite victim, multiplies and travels towards brain and spinal cord. If not treated, about half of such cases

develop rabies. Symptoms of the disease start one to three months after the bite. Veryfew laboratory teste are 

available for the diagnosis of rabies in India. Precautionary measures include prompt washing of the dog bite wound 

with soap and water. The wound is also treated with cetavion : tincture of iodine or spirit.

• Rabies can be transmitted from any animal to the other through open cuts and wounds.
  

Question 30.

Study the following passage carefully and answer the questions.

There is more bad news on food front. It now appears certain that there will bea shortfall of about 9 million tonnes

 in the food production in the current kharif season, which in turn means five million tonnes less than the production 

achieved in the last kharif season. However, rice procurement may only be partially affected since West Bengal 

and Andhra Pradesh have had sufficient rainfall while Punjab, the mtyor contributor to the central pool is less 

dependent on rainfall. Still, the overall availability of rice may go down by more than four million tonnes. There may

 be worst news ahead.

• In the last year, there was a deficit production of rice by five million tonnes.