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Question (41)

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A small unit had 1,000 workers before facing strong competition. After the decline, it retains less than half. Which figure could represent the remaining workers?

(A) 600
(B) 550
(C) 500
(D) 450

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Less than half of 1,000 means fewer than 500; 450 satisfies this condition.

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Question (42)

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A small production unit had 20 workers but later retained only 7. How many workers left the unit?

(A) 7
(B) 10
(C) 13
(D) 27

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Workers who left = 20 − 7 = 13.

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Question (43)

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A producer's annual cost is ₹10 lakh. If competition reduces the cost by 20%, what is the new cost?

(A) ₹6 lakh
(B) ₹8 lakh
(C) ₹9 lakh
(D) ₹12 lakh

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Reduction = 20% of ₹10 lakh = ₹2 lakh. New cost = ₹8 lakh.

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Question (44)

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A company has 12,000 work-hours available, and each worker spends 20 minutes on a particular task. How many total worker-hours are represented by 12,000 such tasks?

(A) 2,000 hours
(B) 3,000 hours
(C) 4,000 hours
(D) 6,000 hours

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

12,000 × 20 minutes = 240,000 minutes = 4,000 hours.

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Question (45)

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Why do garment exporters often try to reduce labour costs when receiving orders from MNCs?

(A) To make products more expensive
(B) To remain competitive and supply goods at lower costs
(C) To stop production
(D) To eliminate exports

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Exporters face competition and therefore try to reduce labour costs to supply goods at lower prices.

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Question (46)

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A worker previously earned ₹20,000 per month. Her new income is less than half of the earlier income. Which amount could represent her new income?

(A) ₹12,000
(B) ₹11,000
(C) ₹10,000
(D) ₹9,500

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Half of ₹20,000 is ₹10,000. ₹9,500 is less than half.

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Question (47)

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A temporary worker works 6 days a week for 8 regular hours and 2 additional hours each working day. How many hours does the worker work per week?

(A) 48 hours
(B) 54 hours
(C) 60 hours
(D) 66 hours

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Daily work = 8 + 2 = 10 hours. Weekly work = 10 × 6 = 60 hours.

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Question (48)

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Why can employers prefer temporary workers under competitive conditions?

(A) Temporary workers always receive more benefits
(B) They can reduce labour costs and provide greater flexibility
(C) They cannot be replaced
(D) They always work fewer hours

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Temporary employment can reduce labour costs and provide employers with greater flexibility.

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Question (49)

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Which statement best reflects the chapter's conclusion about the impact of globalisation in India?

(A) Everyone benefited equally
(B) Only foreign companies benefited
(C) The impact was not uniform across different groups
(D) No consumer benefited

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The chapter explains that some consumers and producers benefited while many small producers and workers faced difficulties.

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Question (50)

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Which measure is most consistent with the chapter's idea of fair globalisation?

(A) Ensuring that benefits and opportunities are shared more widely
(B) Ending all foreign trade
(C) Allowing only MNCs to produce goods
(D) Removing all labour protections

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Fair globalisation aims to ensure that opportunities and benefits are shared more widely.

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A small unit had 1,000 workers before facing strong competition. After the decline, it retains less than half. Which figure could represent the remaining workers?

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A small production unit had 20 workers but later retained only 7. How many workers left the unit?

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A producer's annual cost is ₹10 lakh. If competition reduces the cost by 20%, what is the new cost?

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Question (44)

A company has 12,000 work-hours available, and each worker spends 20 minutes on a particular task. How many total worker-hours are represented by 12,000 such tasks?

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Question (45)

Why do garment exporters often try to reduce labour costs when receiving orders from MNCs?

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Question (46)

A worker previously earned ₹20,000 per month. Her new income is less than half of the earlier income. Which amount could represent her new income?

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Question (47)

A temporary worker works 6 days a week for 8 regular hours and 2 additional hours each working day. How many hours does the worker work per week?

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Question (48)

Why can employers prefer temporary workers under competitive conditions?

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Question (49)

Which statement best reflects the chapter's conclusion about the impact of globalisation in India?

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Question (50)

Which measure is most consistent with the chapter's idea of fair globalisation?

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