NABARD Grade A Phase 1 2022 Morning Shift Question Paper

NABARD PHASE 1 (MORNING SHIFT) 2022 ANALYSIS
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Q.1) Identify the wrong part in the sentence.
(A) Sea Lions are able to / (B) rotate their back flippers under / (C) their body, which allows /
(D) them to walk in land
[a] A
[b] B
[c] C
[d] D
[e] None are incorrect
Ans – D
In land → on land
(A) Oil Prices had already begin / (B) climbing this year as a (C) result of the crisis
[a] A
[b] B
[c] None are incorrect
[d] C
[e] B and C
Ans – A
Begin → Begun
(A) There have been a rapid / (B) transformation in the business / (C) scenario in the country
after / (D) the introduction of digital banking
[a] A
[b] B
[c] C
[d] None are correct
[e] D
Ans – A
Have→ Has
(A) An edited version of / (B) the article was published / (C) in the newspaper / (D) to avoid
controversy.
[a] A
[b] B
[c] None are incorrect
[d] C
[e] D
Ans – C
(A) The working environment in an / (B) organization dependent / (C) on the nature of
communication strategies / (D) to a great extent
[a] A
[b] B
[c] C
[d] D
[e] None are incorrect
Ans – B
organization dependent → organization is dependent
Q.6) In which of the following sentences is the bold phrase aptly used?
“UNDER THE WEATHER”
(i) The child did not speak much as he was feeling under the weather.
(ii) The clouds in the sky were under the weather due to the impending storm.
(iii) Many employees could come to office as they were feeling under the weather.
[a] Only I
[b] Only II and III
[c] Only III
[d] None are correct
[e] Only I
Ans - A
“COME UP WITH”
(i) Lifeguards are trained in how to react in order to come up with emergency situations
(ii) Engineers are trying to come up with sustainable renewable energy solutions.
(iii) The child could not come up with an appropriate answer to teacher’s question.
[a] Only I
[b] Only II
[c] Only II and III
[d] Only I and II
[e] All are incorrect
Ans- C
“LAY OFF”
(i) The doctor advised the patient to lay off cigarettes for the rest of her life
(ii) The flight to New York had a lay off in London
(iii) The company was forced to lay off hundreds of workers due to the recession
[a] Only I
[b] Only I and II
[c] Only III
[d] Only II and III
[e] None are correct
Ans - C
Q.9) Interchange the wrong words highlighted in the sentence.
Every four (A) two, intelligence agencies put out a (B) world assessment of where the (C)
detailed seems (D) headed over the next (E) years decades.
[a] Only A-E
[b] A-B and C-D
[c] A-E and B-C
[d] Only A-B and C-D
[e] Only C-D
Ans – C
Every four years, intelligence agencies put out a detailed assessment of where the world
seems headed over the next two decades
The (A) from marked the (B) extraction of natural resources (C) feat the environment of (D)
direct planet for (E) another use by humans.
[a] A-C and D-E
[b] B-C and A-D
[c] A-E and B-C
[d] A-B and C-D
[e] B-D and A-E
Ans – A
The feat marked the extraction of natural resources from the environment of another planet
for direct use by humans.
The report (A) said that the (B) down ministry plans to cut (c) Railways more than it had (D)
declared in its clearance (E) application.
[a] A–B
[b] B-E
[c] B-C
[d] A-E
[e] C-D
Ans – C
The report said that the Railways ministry plans to cut down more than it had declared in its
clearance application.
After meeting with the (A) coach, Riya was (B) encouraged to try (C) out for the (D) team.
[a] A-B
[b] B-D
[c] No change
[d] A-C
[e] C-D
Ans- C
Scientists have (A) discrepancies (B) found in the (C) amount of carbon (D) emission
reported by countries and (E) independent agencies.
[a] B-C
[b] A–B
[c] C-D
[d] D-E
[e] A-D
Ans – B
Scientists have found discrepancies in the amount of carbon emission reported by
countries and independent agencies.
Q.14) Replace the underlined word from the options given below.
Sleeplessness over prolonged periods of time is sure to tell on your health.
[a] None
[b] To influence
[c] Impacted on
[d] Take a toll on
[e] Shakes up
Ans - D
It is important to keep in mind that this treaty is the national issue for each of the countries
involved.
[a] Thinking about
[b] Be mindful of
[c] Be careful that
[d] Take into consideration
[e] None to be replaced
Ans -D
The new tax laws were rammed through despite people opposing it.
[a] Smashed into
[b] Enforced
[c] None to be replaced
[d] Knocked against
[e] Collided against
Ans-B
A clinical trial was performed to show the efficacy and, within limits, assess the effect of the
treatment.
[a] through and through
[b] to some extent
[c] understandably
[d] None
[e] be degree
Ans-B
Q.18) The company wanted to break away from its traditional, down-market image.
[a] None can replace
[b] disentangle
[c] become independent
[d] separate from
[e] cut loose
Ans-C
Q.19) Reading comprehension on the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, education,
and airline industry.
Identify the correct statement about the use of AI in airlines, as mentioned in the passage.
[a] The analysis provided by AI about delay in flight is accessible to all
[b] New safety measures are formulated using AI, which are then implemented by the crew
members
[c] AI, while determining the flight route, fail to take into account weather condition
[d] AI has been implemented to improve the work ethos of airline staff through various
tutorials
[e] Due to patch network, AI support can’t be banked upon
Identify the correct statement about the use of AI in education, as mentioned in the
passage.
(i) It adapts itself according to the student’s interest
(ii) It executes the process of skill mapping
(iii) It helps in setting question paper according to curriculum
[a] Only I and II
[b] Only II
[c] Only I and III
[d] Only II and III
[e] Only III
Which word can replace the “Gauge” in the passage?
Options not available
Which word can replace the “Agency” word from the passage?
and the airline industry.
In what manner is AI helpful in the healthcare industry?
Question not available
Question not available
DECISION MAKING
Q.1) Which of the following is a quantitative method of decision making?
*[a] PERT
[b] Rule of thumb
[c] Psychological analysis
[d] Decision making by creativity
[e] Following standard procedure
Q.2) Tendency to see a particular situation or issue from chosen perspective, influencing
our ability to understand alternative or conflicting points of view or alternatives is called
[a] Availability bias
[b] Immediate gratification
[c] Status quo bias
[d] Hindsight bias
*[e] Selective perception
Website: thebusinessprofessor.com
Q.3) Which of the following problem solving tools is a visual means of displaying the
sequence of activities and decisions that occur in a system or process over time?
[a] Brainstorming
[b] Benchmarking
*[c] Flowchart
[d] Five Whys Analysis
[e] Force Field Analysis
Q.4) One of the barriers to good decision making is setting out to solve wrong problem
because we have created a mental framework for our decision, with little thought, that
causes us to overlook the best option or lose sight of important objectives. This is called
[a] Failure to interpret feedback
*[b] Frame blindness
[c] Not keeping track
[d] Over confidence in our judgement
[e] Short sighted shortcuts
Website: johnolivant.com
Q.5) Type of Data Analytics which is used to make forecasts about future trends and answer
the question ‘What might happen in the future’?
[a] Inferential analytics
[b] Descriptive analytics
*[c] Predictive analytics
[d] Diagnostic analytics
[e] Prescriptive analytics
Website: online.hbs.edu
Q.6) Most ‘judgemental problems’ are solved by
[a] use of good judgement & minimizing possibility of undesired outcomes
[b] habitual response, standard operating procedure
[c] inventory reorder model, queueing theory, statistical analysis
[d] frequent modification in strategies to match development in technology
[e] computational techniques like linear programming and network analysis
Q.7) In Root Cause Analysis (RCA), which of the following is the cause in case people did
something wrong or did not do something that was needed?
[a] physical cause
[b] organizational cause
[c] statutory cause
[d] legislative cause
*[e] human cause
Website: mindtools.com
Q.8) Effective communication during decision making process will help to minimize
*[a] resistance and negative emotions
[b] interest and receptivity
[c] necessary support for changes
[d] harmony and agreement
[e] support and cooperation
Q.9) Overconfidence about our judgement abilities and prediction accuracy, as we
remember our successes and quickly forget our errors is called
*[a] overconfidence trap
[b] estimating trap
[c] anchoring trap
[d] Information overdose trap
[e] confirming evidence trap
Website: workingresources.com
Q.10) Which of the following decision making style is suitable for a leader where there are
more than one right answer and where cause effect relationship is discoverable but not
immediately apparent?
[a] avoidant style
[b] conceptual style
[c] behavioural style
*[d] analytic style
[e] directive style
Website: enterprisersproject.com
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
Topic Number of questions
Data Interpretation 6
Ratio proportion 1
Quadratic equations 3
Sequence series 3
Profit, loss & discount 1
Mensuration 1
Time & work 1
Boat & stream 1
Simple interest 1
Partnership 1
Age 1
Total 20
Q.1-6) The data is about number of applications to different colleges.
15% College A
25%
College B
College C
24%
16% College D
College E
20%
Note: The average of A, C and E is 100.

Q.1) If the ratio of number of applications received by College E and C together to the
number of applications received by College X is 35:18, find the number of applications
received by college X?
*[a] 90
[b] 85
[c] 60
[d] 75
[e] 80
Q.2) If the number of boys in college D was 40% less than the number of girls in the same
college, then find out the number of boys in college D?
Answer: 45
Q.3) If the number of students who applied in college C was 10 more than the actual
number, then the number of students who applied in college C is what percent of the
number of students who applied in college A?
Answer: 88%
Q.4) The central angle of College B in degrees is
Answer: 57.6
Q.5) What is the difference between the number of applications received by colleges A and
B together and the number of applications received by college E?
Answer: 130
Q.6) Suppose the cost of application form in college E is Rs 100 for a boy and Rs 75 for a
girl. Assume 40 boys applied in college E and the rest were girls. What is the total
application amount received by college E?
Answer: 6625
Q.7) In Jar A, the ratio of milk to water is 4 : 1. 25 litres of mixture is poured from Jar A to Jar
B which already has ‘x’ litres milk and 45 litres water. The final ratio of milk to water in Jar B
is 7 : 5. Find x?
Answer: 50
Q.8) I. 3x2 + 8x + 4 = 0
II. 8y2 + 6y + 1 = 0
[a] x > y
*[b] x < y
[c] x ≥ y
[d] x ≤ y
[e] No relation can be established between x and y
Q.9) I. x2 – 12 = 13
II. y2 + 11y + 30 = 0
[a] x > y
[b] x < y
*[c] x ≥ y
[d] x ≤ y
[e] No relation can be established between x and y
Q.10) I. 3x2 – 22x + 7 = 0
II. 5y2 – 14y + 8 = 0
[a] x > y
[b] x < y
[c] x ≥ y
[d] x ≤ y
*[e] No relation can be established between x and y
Q.11) 3, 7, 22, 89, 446, ___
Answer : 2677
Q.12) 96, 996, 371, 771, 546, ___
Answer : 646
Q.13) 7, ____, 30, 48, 73, 107
Answer : 17
Q.14) 12 men can complete a work in 16 days. 10 women can do the same work in 24 days. 6
men leave after working for 8 days. Thereafter, ‘X’ women work for 4 days and complete the
remaining work. What is the total men and women required to complete the work?
Answer : 51
Q.15) Abhi’s age (X) years ago is equal to Bhim’s age (3X) years ago. Abhi’s age 3(X) years
hence will be equal to Bhim’s age 6 years hence. Find the difference between the age of
Abhi and Bhim.
X is a positive integer
Answer : 12 years
Q.16) A sum of Rs 18,000 is invested for 3 years and 5 years in Schemes A and B
respectively (at simple interest). The ratio of the sum invested in the two schemes is 2 : 1.
The rate of interest of scheme A was X% p.a. and the rate of interest of scheme B is (X+15)%
p.a. If the interest from scheme A was 48% of scheme B, find X.
Answer : 10
Q.17) Ravi bought a TV at a discount of 20% on the marked price but was charged
additionally 5% transportation charges. The TV was subsequently sold by him for Rs X at
25% profit. If the marked price was Rs 9000, find the amount of profit.
Answer : Rs 1890
Q.18) The ratio of the volume of a right circular cone to the volume of a cylinder is 3:10. The
ratio of the radius of cone to the radius of cylinder is 3:2. If the height of the cylinder is 35
cm, find the height of the cone?
Answer : 14 cm
Q.19) There is a boat A which takes 3 hours 20 minutes to cover D1 km downstream. The
same boat takes 5 hours to cover D2 km upstream. The ratio of D1 and D2 is 6:7. The speed
of boat A in still water is what times the speed of the stream?
Answer : 8 times
Q.20) ‘A’ started a business with Rs 6,000. After 6 months, B joined with certain investment.
After 2 months of B’s joining, C joined with Rs 12,000. The total profit of the year was Rs
28,000 out of which B’s share was Rs 8,000. What was the investment made by B?
Answer : Rs 8000
COMPUTER AWARENESS
Computer awareness
Q.1. What is Gutter margin?
Ans- adds extra space to the side margin, top

margin, or inside margins of a document that you
plan to bind
Computer awareness
Q.2. Which is the first browser to act as a Text based

browser?
Ans- Lynx
Computer awareness
Q.3. In Ms excel, one can use the present value to

predict / calculate the future value including
repayments and interest rate. Which command
can be used to find the future value?
Ans- =FV(rate,nper,pmt,[pv],[type])
Computer awareness
Q.4. In Ms excel, an entire column can be selected

and erased using the following command?
Ans- Ctrl -
Computer awareness
Q.5. The 1’s complementary in a binary of 1000 is?
Ans- 0111
Computer awareness
Q.6. In Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, to select

one hyperlink after another during a slide
presentation, the following keyboard key is
pressed?
Ans- Tab
Computer awareness
Q.7. What do you mean by warm boot?
Ans- The act or process of restarting a computer

without turning off the power
Computer awareness
Q.8. In MS word, which symbol cannot be used in

naming the document?
Ans-
not allowed " ' \ | / < > { } [ ] << >> :
Allowed- _
REASONING
Reasoning
14 questions from arrangements and puzzles

3 puzzles with 2 variables
1 puzzle with 3 variables
2 questions from inequality
1 question from direction
2 questions from syllogism
1 question from blood relation

Ans- - Cannot be determined
Reasoning
Direction:
Ans- West- 7m
ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL
ISSUES
ESI Analysis
Q.1. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing the scheme namely
Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) for welfare of senior citizens which has the
following components/sub-schemes. Which of the following is NOT a sub scheme
under AVYAY?
ESI Analysis
Q.2. Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) has

designed an integrated scheme, called the
Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM
VIKAS), combining five existing schemes of
MoMA. Which among the following is NOT a
component under PMVIKAS?
Ans- SATAT
ESI Analysis
Q.3. Azadi Se Antyodaya Tak is a 90-day campaign

with a mission to saturate 75 Districts across 28
States/UTs with beneficiary schemes of 09
central ministries. Which Ministry is responsible
for launching azadi se antyodaya tak scheme?
Ans- Ministry of Rural Development
ESI Analysis
Q.4. Jal Jeevan Mission has Achieved the Milestone Of

Providing Tap Water To 9 Crore Rural Homes. Jal
Jeevan Mission is On Track To Fulfill The
Government’s Resolve To Provide Tap Water
Supply To Every Rural Household by _____
Ans - 2024
ESI Analysis
Q.5. The World Bank has invested ____ in the

country’s flagship Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak
Yojana, directly benefitting almost 19,000
habitations through 48,000 km of village roads.
Ans - $2.1 billion
ESI Analysis
Q.6. The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare is

funding various projects for Crop Production
Forecasting, which includes FASAL Scheme.
FASAL is used for crop production forecasting of
field crops. The scheme has the following partner
agencies EXCEPT?
ESI Analysis
Q.7. The NFBS provides a lump sum family benefit of

Rs. ___ to the bereaved household in case of
death of the primary bread winner irrespective
of the cause of death. This scheme is applicable
to all the eligible persons in the age group of 18-
64.
Ans- Rs 20000
ESI Analysis
Q.8. Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana

(PM AJAY) has been created after merger of
three schemes with a target of comprehensive
development of 3500 SC majority villages in
2021-22 to benefit 6 lakh beneficiaries with a
holistic approach and varied interventions. An
allocation of Rs 1800 cr has been made for PM
AJAY in the new financial year.
Question not clear
ESI Analysis
Q.9. India’s retail inflation rate breached the upper

tolerance limit of the central bank after a gap of
seven months in January 2022 while wholesale
price inflation rate remained in double digits for
the tenth consecutive month. Which of the
following is the upper limit of CPI inflation?
Ans- 6%
ESI Analysis
Q.10. Opium cultivation is carried out in India in

selected tracts notified by the Central
Government annually in the States of Madhya
Pradesh, Rajasthan and ____. Name the 3rd
state?
Ans- UP
ESI Analysis
Q.11. Which of the following GM crops are allowed in

India for commercial production?
GM potato
GM brinjal
GM Cotton
GM mustard
Ans- GM Cotton
ESI Analysis
Q.12. The growth in balance sheet of the RRBs slightly

decelerated to ___during FY 2021-22 in
comparison to the 10.8% growth witnessed
during FY 2020-21.
Ans- 8.3%
ESI Analysis
Q.13. As on 31 March 2022, there were 43 RRBs

sponsored by ____ Scheduled Commercial Banks
with 21,892
branches with operations extending to 29.68
Crore deposit accounts and 2.72 Crore loan
accounts in 26 States
and 3 Union Territories (Puducherry, Jammu &
Kashmir, Ladakh). 92% of the RRB branches are
located in rural/
semi-urban areas.
Ans- 12
ESI Analysis
Q.14. The MSME sector in India employs over 100

million people and accounts for ___ of
manufacturing output and more than 40% of the
country’s exports. With 63.4 million units
throughout the country, MSMEs contribute
around 6.11% of the manufacturing GDP and
24.63% of the GDP from service activities.
Ans- 45%
PIB 2020 says 45%

PIB 2021 says 36.9%
ESI Analysis
Q.15. The GFS Index measures the underlying drivers of

food security in 113 countries, based on the
factors of affordability, availability, quality and
safety, and natural resources and resilience.
What is the rank of India in the latest Global
Food Security Index?
Ans- 71
ESI Analysis
Q.16. Recently, the Multidimensional Poverty Index has

been released by NITI Aayog. Bihar and
Jharkhand stand as the poorest and 2nd poorest
state in the country in terms of MPI. Which state
is ranked 3rd?
Ans- UP
ESI Analysis
Q.17. India’s rank in global gender gap index?
Ans- 135
ESI Analysis
Q.18. Which of the following come under Services?
Trade
Hotels
Transport
Communication
Ans- All
ESI Analysis
Q.19. There are more than 60 lakh subscribers of

Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. The minimum
pension under EPS Act has been increased to?
Ans- Rs 2000
ESI Analysis
Q.20. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended vide the Maternity Benefit (Amendment)
Act, 2017, provides inter-alia for paid maternity leave to women workers and crèche
facility by establishments. The Act is implemented by the Central Government as well as
by State Government as appropriate government in their respective spheres which
includes establishments engaged as mines, factories and construction.
The Act was amended through the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 which has
increased the paid maternity leave to women employees from 12 weeks to ____ weeks
Ans- 26
ESI Analysis
Q.21. The Employees’ State Insurance Act 1948 (the ESI Act) provides for medical, cash, maternity,
disability and dependent benefits to the Insured Persons under the Act. The ESI Act is
administered by Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). Benefits provided under the
ESI Act are funded by the contributions made by the employers and the employees.
The Government of India in its pursuit of expanding the Social Security Coverage to more and
more people started a programme of special registration of employers and employees from
December, 2016 to June, 2017 and also decided to extend the coverage of the scheme to all
the districts in the country in a phased manner. The wage ceiling of coverage was also
enhanced to Rs ____ in 2017
Ans- 21000
ESI Analysis
Q.22. Government of India has introduced a pension

scheme for unorganised workers namely Pradhan
Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) to
ensure old age protection for Unorganised
Workers.
____ is the Pension Fund Manager and
responsible for Pension pay out.
Ans- LIC
ESI Analysis
Q.23. Agriculture and the allied sector proved to be the

most resilient to the Covid-19 shock as it
registered a growth of 3.6 per cent in 2020-21
and improved to ____ %in 2021-22, driving the
overall Indian economy's real GDP expansion of
9.2 per cent in 2021-22, according to the
Economic Survey 2021-22.
Ans- 3.9%
ESI Analysis
Q.24. The net direct tax collections (income tax and

corporate tax) reached an all time high of Rs___
lakh crore in financial year 2021-22.
Ans- 14.09 lakh crore
ESI Analysis
Q.25. Government announces minimum support prices

(MSPs) for 22 mandated crops and fair and
remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane. The
mandated crops are ___ crops of the kharif
season, __ rabi crops and ___ commercial crops.
Ans- 14, 6, 2
ESI Analysis
Q.26. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of

religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth is
provided in the Indian Constitution under which
article?
Ans- Article 15
ESI Analysis
Q.27. The Indian constitution secures the right to work,

to education and to public assistance in cases of
unemployment, old age, sickness and disability
under which article?
Ans- Article 41
ESI Analysis
Q.28. Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Higher education

in India is 26.3%, which is calculated for 18-23
years of age group. GER for male population is
26.3% and for females, it is 26.4%. For Scheduled
Castes, it is ___?
Ans- 23%
ESI Analysis
Q.29. The Sagarmala programme is the flagship programme of the Ministry of

Shipping to promote port-led development in the country through
harnessing India’s 7,500 km long coastline, ____ km of potentially navigable
waterways and strategic location on key international maritime trade routes.
The main vision of the Sagarmala Programme is to reduce logistics cost for
EXIM and domestic trade with minimal infrastructure investment.
14500 km
ESI Analysis
Q.30. For the first time in history, the Census 2011

reported a decline in the population growth rate
of rural India. However, at that time India was
still predominantly rural. What percentage of
Indian population resides in rural areas as per
census 2011
Ans- 68.84%
ESI Analysis
Q.31. What percentage of total population is employed

under agriculture sector as per the census 2011?
Ans- 54.6%
ESI Analysis
Q.32. The premium under PMJJBY has been enhanced

to?
Ans- 436
ESI Analysis
Q.33. Which among the following initiative related to

digital or online or on air education enabled
access to education?
Ans- e-VIDYA
ESI Analysis
Q.34. Which of the following statements is incorrect

about NEP 2020?
Ans- Ensuring quality early childhood care and

education for all children between 3-6 years (3-9
years is incorrect)
ESI Analysis
Q.35. Ministry of labor and employment launched an

e-book touching upon the journey of national
career service portal. In which year was this
launched?
Ans- 2015
ESI Analysis
Q.36. Swach bharat mission grameen is active in the

period?
Ans- 2021 to 2025
ESI Analysis
Q.37. The per capita availability of water in india has

declined by ___ %?
Ans- not clear
ESI Analysis
Q.38. According to CMIE, what is the LFPR rate in rural

india between January to April 2022?
Ans- 40.9%
GENERAL AWARENESS
Q.1) ‘Soul Curry for You and Me: An Empowering Philosophy that Can Enrich Your Life’
book has been authored by which of the following famous Bollywood celebrity?
[a] Amitabh Bachchan

[b] Dilip Kumar
[c] Dev Anand
[d] Anupam Kher
[e] Ayushman Khurrana
Ans – Amitabh Bachchan
Q.2) India and Maldives are neighbours sharing a maritime border. What is the name of the
channel that divides India and Maldives?
[a] Eight Degree Channel

[b] Six Degree Channel
[c] Nine Degree Channel
[d] Seventeen Degree Channel
[e] Eleven Degree Channel
Ans – Eight Degree Channel
Q.3) Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean on Earth followed by the Pacific Ocean.
What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered by the Atlantic Ocean?
[a] 20%
[b] 16%
[c] 31%
[d] 12%
[e] 11%
Ans – 20%
Q.4) Who is known as the “Warren Buffet of India”?
[a] Vijay Kedia

[b] Radhakrishna Damani
[c] Ratan Tata
[d] Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
[e] Azim Premji
Ans - Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Q.5) In July 2022, the third passenger train has been flagged off between India and
Bangladesh between New Jalpaiguri and Dhaka Cantonment station. What is the name of
the train?
[a] Bandhan Express

[b] Mitali Express
[c] Maitree Express
[d] Amarjyoti Express
[e] Samayak Express
Ans - Mitali Express
Q.6) In July 2022, India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati had launched its new logo,
featuring India’s map in between. The elements in the central circle and map of India signify
the service of trust, security, and ______ for the common man.
[a] Security
[b] Communication
[c] Perfection
[d] Integrity
[e] Patriotism
Ans - Perfection
Q.7) Which two places have been listed by TIME magazine among the “50 extraordinary
destinations to explore” in its list of the world’s greatest places of 2022 in the month of July
2022?
[a] Ahmedabad and Kerala

[b] Kolkata and Telangana
[c] Maharashtra and Vadodara
[d] Jaipur and Madhya Pradesh
[e] Gujarat and Kolkata
Ans - Ahmedabad and Kerala
Q.8) Which country launched its first lunar orbiter named ‘Danuri’ in August 2022?
[a] South Korea

[b] Brazil
[c] Argentine
[d] Namibia
[e] Egypt
Ans - South Korea
Q.9) In July 2022, which space agency released the deepest and sharpest infrared image of
the distant galaxy named SMACS 0723?
[a] Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

[b] Roscosmos
[c] National Aeronautics and Space Administration
[d] Brazilian Space Agency
[e] China National Space Administration
Ans - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Q.10) Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won India's first gold medal at Commonwealth Games 2022
in ____ kg category?
[a] 49 kg
[b] 68 kg
[c] 112 kg
[d] 79 kg
[e] 88 kg
Ans – 49 kg
Q.11) SHRESHTA is a scheme which is intended to bring social equality in the society by
promoting quality education through providing admission to the students of SC category.
The students, whose family income is up to ______, are eligible under this scheme.
[a] Rs.2.5 lakh
[b] Rs 3.6 lakh
[c] Rs 4.5 lakh
[d] Rs 8 lakh
[e] Rs 5.5 lakh
Ans - Rs.2.5 lakh
Q.12) International Literacy Day is an international observance that aims to raise
awareness and concern for literacy problems that exist within our own local communities as
well as globally. When was the day announced by UNESCO in 1966?
[a] October 10
[b] September 8
[c] July 7
[d] August 11
[e] August 17
Ans – September 8
International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8.
UNESCO announced the observance of this on 26 October 1966 at the 14th session of
UNESCO's General Conference.
Q.13) In August 2022, the Vembannur Wetland System was categorised into the list of
Ramsar sites. In which state is the wetland located?
[a] Kerala
[b] Karnataka
[c] Tamil Nadu
[d] Andhra Pradesh
[e] Telangana
Ans – Tamil Nadu
Q.14) In August 2022, INS Tarkash was stationed on the port of Brazil to participate in the
maritime exercise with which of the following countries?
[a] Kenya
[b] Brazil
[c] Paraguay
[d] Mozambique
[e] Ecuador
Ans - Brazil
Q.15) What is the length of India’s coastline?
[a] 28,500 km
[b] 14,500 km
[c] 12,700 km
[d] 15,100 km
[e] 7,500 km
Ans – 7,500 km
The total length of the coastline of the mainland, Lakshadweep Islands and Andaman &
Nicobar Islands is 7,516.6 km.
Q. 16) House of Commons and House of Lords are the two segments of the Parliament of
which country?
[a] United Kingdom
[b] Germany
[c] United States of America
[d] Ireland
[e] Netherland
Ans - UK
Q. 17) Which country has replaced Russia in the United Nations Human Rights Council in
May 2022?
[a] Czech Republic
[b] Slovenia
[c] Hungary
[d] Austria
[e] Namibia
Ans – Czech Republic
Q. 18) In August 2022, Lok Sabha passed the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022
for the conversion of the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara into which of
the following universities?
Ans – Gatishakti Vishwavidyalaya
Q. 19) In June 2022, Dmitry Muratov had auctioned off his Nobel Prize for helping the
children displaced by the war in Ukraine. In which field was he awarded the Nobel Prize in
2021?
Ans - Peace
Q. 20) Which of the following is India’s first elevated urban expressway?
Ans – Dwarka Expressway
Agriculture & Rural Development
Q.1) Increase in agricultural production per unit of inputs is
Agriculture intensification
Farming Systems
moderate
Q.2) What is the farming system that uses natural pest controls and
biofertilizer and in which the use of any type chemical and synthetic
pesticides, fertilizer is completely avoided?
Organic farming
Organic farming
Easy
Q.3) What is the type of farming is done along the contour of sloping land to
avoid the soil and water erosion in the land with less than 33%.
Bench Terracing
Farming Systems
Easy
Q.4) What is type of agriculture rests on the principle that we must meet the
needs of present without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs?
Sustainable Agriculture
ARD Current
Easy
Q.5) What is the type of Social forestry in which governmental and non-
governmental forests and land are cultivated by the people to harvest the
benefits.
Community forests
Forestry
Moderate
Q.6) Which of the following is NOT true about Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA)
ARD Schemes
Moderate
Q.7) The nutrient moves from old leaves to new leaves. Deficiency of which of
the following nutrient cause purple spots on the leaves that eventually turn
brown, orange and yellow?
Phosphorus
Forestry/horticulture
Moderate
Q.8) What is microorganism that act as source of plant nutrient in the soil?
Bio-fertilizers
Soil
Moderate
Q.9) Which of the following scheme is implemented to promote integrated
Nutrient Management (INM) through judicious use of chemical fertilizers
including secondary and micronutrients in conjunction with organic manures
and bio-fertilizers for improving soil health and its productivity.
Soil Health Cards
ARD Schemes
Moderate
Q.10) Which among the following is the poultry bird is originated from Italy
with red wattles that is very popular in plains of India.
Leghorn Chicken
Animal Husbandry
Hard
Q.11) Contribution of agriculture and allied sector in Gross Vale Added (GVA)
for the 2021-22
18.8%
ARD Current
Moderate
Q.12) What is the increase in the input, irrigation, manpower, fertilizers and
capital to the farm?
Farm intensification
Farming Systems
Moderate
Q.13) What pest causes defoliates in grape leaves and if infection is severe the
leaves in grape plants will die
Adult grape phylloxera
Horticulture and plantation
Moderate
Q.14) In tractor economy, which of the following will be considered as fixed
cost?
Depreciation
Agri-Engineering
Hard
Q.15) Coconut was propagated only from
Seeds
Seed
Moderate
Q.16) What is the Scientific name of teak?
Tectona Grandis
Forestry
Moderate
Q.17) Cut roses are sold maximum on which of the following days?
Valentines day
ARD ******
Easy
Q.18) Which of the following is the only genetically modified crop approved
for commercial cultivation by government of India?
Bt Cotton
Horticulture
Easy
Q.19) When fish tank levels become too high or low, fish can become stressed
and even die. What is the Optimum pH level for most freshwater fish?
6.5 to 8
Fisheries
Moderate
Q.20) Which of the following indigenous fish is suitable to culture with bottom
and column feeders in a polyculture system?
Catla Catla
Fisheries
Moderate
Q.21) What is the white powdery fungus that appear on leaves , stems, and
sometimes fruit in grapes?
Powdery mildew
Horticulture
Moderate
Q.22) What is gestation period of sheep?
144-152 days
Animal Husbandry
Moderate
Q.23) If a Ram is to be sold, its castration should be done when lambs are
between------------- of age.
1 to 7 days
Animal Husbandry
Moderate
Q.24) Damping of Papaya causes
Plant to eventually die
Horticulture
Moderate
Q.25) The effect or requirement of relative length of day and night on
flowering is called -------------
Photoperiodism
Horticulture
Easy
Q.26) Which portal for farmers enables all central and state government
organisations in agriculture and allied sectors to give information
/services/advisories to farmers by SMS in their language,preference of
agricultural practices and location?
mKISAN
ARD Scheme
Moderate
Q.27) What is MSP for Lentils in this Rabi season, as announced by
Government in year 2021?
Rs 5500/quintal
ARD Current
Moderate
Q.28) Krishi Vigyan kendra and their definition of work
Agri-Extention
Moderate
Q.29) “Apna khet apna kaam” which state first implemented ?
Rajasthan
ARD Current
Moderate
Q.30) Which agroforestry system has fast growing fodder shrubs which are
planted for mulch, green manure and soil conservation
Woody Hedgerows
Forestry
Moderate
Q.31) The extraction of milk from the body part, produced by oxytocin is
known as ………….
Question not clear
Animal Husbandry
Hard
Q.32) Agri education day is celebrated on the anniversary of which of the
following personalities?
Rajendra prasad
ARD Current
Moderate
Q.33) SBM Gramin Phase 2 in implemented in mission mode for the period ----
-----
from 2020-21 to 2024-25
ARD Scheme
Moderate
Q.34) Which mission there is a provision of tap water in every rural house
Jal Jeevan Mission
ARD Scheme
Moderate
Q.35) Capacity of soil to hold water against gravity –
Question not clear.
Soil
Moderate
Q.36) Proportion of rural population to total population as per 2011 census
68.84%
ARD Current
Moderate
Q.37) Cell organelle which regulates growth and reproduction
Nucleus
Plant morphology
Moderate
Q.38) Most viable mushrooms through out the world?
Agaricus bisporus, Button Mushroom
ARD Currrent
Moderate
Q.39) Process of decomposing Green pigment in fruits
Degreening
Horticulture
Moderate
Q.40) Modified stem structure in which main axis grows……
A rhizome is a modified stem that grows horizontally underground and has

nodes and internodes. Vertical shoots may arise from the buds on the rhizome
of some plants, such as ginger and ferns
Horticulture and Plantation Easy

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NABARD PHASE 1 (MORNING SHIFT) 2022 ANALYSIS

[b] Rule of thumb

[c] Psychological analysis

[d] Decision making by creativity

[e] Following standard procedure

[a] Availability bias

[b] Immediate gratification

[c] Status quo bias

[d] Hindsight bias

*[e] Selective perception

[d] Five Whys Analysis

[e] Force Field Analysis

[a] Failure to interpret feedback

*[b] Frame blindness

[c] Not keeping track

[d] Over confidence in our judgement

[e] Short sighted shortcuts

[a] Inferential analytics

[b] Descriptive analytics

*[c] Predictive analytics

[d] Diagnostic analytics

[e] Prescriptive analytics

[a] use of good judgement & minimizing possibility of undesired outcomes

[b] habitual response, standard operating procedure

[c] inventory reorder model, queueing theory, statistical analysis

[d] frequent modification in strategies to match development in technology

[e] computational techniques like linear programming and network analysis

[a] physical cause

[b] organizational cause

[c] statutory cause

[d] legislative cause

*[e] human cause

*[a] resistance and negative emotions

[b] interest and receptivity

[c] necessary support for changes

[d] harmony and agreement

[e] support and cooperation

*[a] overconfidence trap

[b] estimating trap

[c] anchoring trap

[d] Information overdose trap

[e] confirming evidence trap

[a] avoidant style

[b] conceptual style

[c] behavioural style

*[d] analytic style

[e] directive style

Note: The average of A, C and E is 100.

[e] No relation can be established between x and y

[e] No relation can be established between x and y

*[e] No relation can be established between x and y

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