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Post NameStatistical Assistant Grade II/ Statistical Investigator Grade II - Statistical Assistant Grade II/ Statistical Investigator Grade II
Question Paper Code065/2022
Category Code039/2020
Date of Test4 June 2022
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
In Cobb-Douglas production function elasticity of factor substitution is equal to-
Answer
C. One
2
Point of inflexion is the point at which
Answer
C. marginal product is at its maximum.
3
Varthamana Pusthakam of Kariyattil Ouseph Kattanar was the first travel account in Malayalam literature.
Answer
A. 1 & 2 are correct
4
For a Giffen good
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C. Negative income effect outweighs positive substitution effect
5
The optimum capital stock is achieved when the user cost of capital is equal to
Answer
D. The marginal product of capital
6
Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment (NAIRU) means :
Answer
B. A rate of unemployment for which change in the rate of inflation is zero.
7
Which amongst the following is not correctly matched ?
Answer
C. New Keynesian Economics – Paul Romer
8
The negative relationship between the gap between actual GNP and its trend and the difference between actual unemployment rate and its equilibrium value is called-
Answer
B. Okun's Law
9
If the mean and variance of a given distribution is 8 and 0.25, the coefficient of variation will be
Answer
D. 6.25 per cent
10
What is the meaning of the term β€œheteroscedasticity” ?
Answer
A. The variance of the error term is not constant.
11
Given the arithmetic mean = 45, mode = 48, the median =
Answer
B. 46
12
The analysis of variance
Answer
D. F-test
13
In Solow's growth model, the output per capita is a function of
Answer
C. Capital-labour ratio
14
β€œThe absorption approach” of analyzing balance of payments was formulated by
Answer
D. Sydney Alexander
15
The ability to pay principle of taxation is logically most consistent with the normative notion of
Answer
B. Vertical equity
16
The basic rationale of the theory of "Big-Push" is based on the idea of
Answer
C. External Economies
17
Who is the author of the book β€œCapital in the Twenty First Century” ?
Answer
D. Thomas Piketty
18
The balance of payment in the current account balance is also known as
Answer
D. None
19
As per tax proposal of Union Budget 2022-23 any income from transfer of any virtual digital asset, such as crypto currencies, shall be taxed at the rate of
Answer
C. 30 per cent
20
Who is the Chairman of 15th Finance Commission ?
Answer
C. N.K. Singh
21
The number of subgroups of a cyclic group of order 100
Answer
B. 9
22
The gcd of 1819 and 3587 is
Answer
C. 17
23
The linear congruence 15x ο€ ο‚Ί 4 (mod 8) has (upto modulo 8)
Answer
A. a unique solution
24
In Sβ‚„, if (1) denotes the identity permutation and Οƒ = (12)(13)(14), then which of the following is true?
Answer
B. σ⁴ = (1)
25
Let T: ℝ³ β†’ ℝ³ be a linear transformation defined by T(x, y, z) = (x + y, x βˆ’ y, x). The rank of T is:
Answer
A. 2
26
The value of the determinant  –11 10 –1 0 –1 1 οƒΉ οƒͺ 1 0 –1 1 οƒΊ is  –1 –1 1 0 
Answer
D. 0
27
Which of the following is true for the matrix ?  4 0 –1 οƒΉ οƒͺ 0 7 –2 οƒΊ οƒͺ οƒΊ  0 0 3 
Answer
A. diagonalizable
28
The system x + 2y βˆ’ z = 4, 2x βˆ’ z = 1 and x βˆ’ 2y = βˆ’3 has
Answer
C. infinitely many solutions
29
If A = {p, q, r} and B =
Answer
B. 64
30
Evaluate lim as x β†’ 0 of |x|/x:
Answer
D. Does not exist
31
∫ x²√(x βˆ’ 1) dx is:
Answer
A. (2/7)(x βˆ’ 1)⁷ᐟ² + (4/5)(x βˆ’ 1)⁡ᐟ² + (2/3)(x βˆ’ 1)³ᐟ² + C
32
Solution of the initial value problem yβ€² + 4y = e⁻ˣ; y(0) = 0 is
Answer
A. y = (1/3)(e⁻ˣ βˆ’ e⁻⁴ˣ)
33
A harmonic conjugate of x2 – y2 is
Answer
C. 2 xy
34
Evaluate  . dz, where c is the circle |z| =  z – 2 5 c 10
Answer
A. 0
35
If f(z) = U(x, y) + iV(x, y) is analytic in a domain D, then which of the following is true ?
Answer
D. Both
36
If f(z) = sin z / z, then z = 0 is a:
Answer
C. Removable singularity
37
Limit of th ceed j - Limit of the sequence | 533] 1s 1 1
Answer
A. 5
38
Which of the following is true ?
Answer
A. Subset of a countable set is countable.
39
The series Ξ£ from n = 1 to ∞ of (βˆ’1)ⁿ⁺¹/n is:
Answer
A. Convergent
40
Which of the following property is false for Riemann Integrable functions ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
41
What percentage of values lies between first and third quartiles ?
Answer
B. 50%
42
The variance of first 2n natural numbers is A n?β€” 1 B 2n?- 1
Answer
D. 12 12
43
The probability of two persons being born on the same day (ignoring date) is
Answer
C. 1/7
44
A problem in Statistics is given to 2 students A & B and they have equal chance to solve the problem. What is the probability that the problem is solved ?
Answer
C. 3/4
45
If X ~ B(n, p), then the distribution of Y = n βˆ’ X is
Answer
D. B(n, q)
46
The mode of the geometric distribution p(x) = (1/2)Λ£, x = 1, 2, ... is
Answer
C. 1
47
The point of inflexion of standard normal curve is
Answer
C. both +1 & – 1
48
If T is a statistic which follows student’s with 10 degrees of freedom, then what is the distribution of T2 ?
Answer
C. F with 1, 10 d.f
49
Given the two lines of regression as 3x – 4y + 8 = 0 and 4x – 3y = 1, the means of x & y are
Answer
A. 4, 5
50
The minimum variance of the unbiased estimator of  of Poisson distribution is
Answer
B.  /n
51
The degrees of freedom for chi-square in case of contingency table of order 5 ο‚΄ 4 is
Answer
A. 12
52
A sample of 9 items from an infinite population having SD6, yielded total scores as 160. The standard error of sampling distribution of means is
Answer
B. 2
53
The number of possible samples of size n from a population of N units with replacement is
Answer
Question Cancelled
54
While analysing the data of 4 ο‚΄ 4 Latin square design, the error df in analysis of variance is equal to
Answer
C. 6
55
In a 33 factorial with factors A, B and C each at 3 level, the interaction A2BC2 is same as the interaction
Answer
B. AB2C
56
A life table consists of
Answer
B. Eight columns
57
Value of b in the trend line y = a + bx is
Answer
D. Both positive or negative
58
If Laspeyre’s price index is 100 and Paasche’s price index is 144 then Fisher’s index number is
Answer
D. 120
59
In determining the real Economic growth the price index number is used to
Answer
B. Deflate the GNP value
60
The MGF of a random variable for which ΞΌβ€²_r = r! is:
Answer
A. (1 βˆ’ t)⁻¹
61
Which among the following statement related to scientific management is not correct ?
Answer
D. Unity of command is strictly followed
62
Unity of command :
Answer
A. Implies that employee should get orders from and report to one boss.
63
The function of middle level management includes :
Answer
A. Assigning necessary duties and responsibilities to their departments
64
Henry Fayol and F.W. Taylor belongs to the management school of ______
Answer
B. Classical
65
Which one of the following is an element of directing ?
Answer
A. Motivating employees
66
Patent is an example of_____ assets.
Answer
A. intangible
67
According to revenue recognition principle, revenue is recognised :
Answer
D. When services are rendered or the product is delivered to the customer
68
Which of the following equation is incorrect ?
Answer
C. Assets + Liabilities = Capital
69
Accounting standards related to depreciation accounting is
Answer
Question Cancelled
70
Overhead is the total of :
Answer
B. Indirect cost
71
Identify the correct statement.
Answer
A. SENSEX is an index of Bombay Stock Exchange.
72
The first dematerialized exchange in India where fully automated screen-based electronic trading system was introduced :
Answer
C. National Stock Exchange
73
Identify the correct statement related to SEBI.
Answer
B. Check price rigging of securities
74
Which among the following is not a method of floatation of capital ?
Answer
D. None of these
75
The market through which RBI can implement its monetary policies is :
Answer
A. Money market
76
Which of the following is not an asset held by Commercial Banks ?
Answer
B. Current Account Deposits
77
The ownership of Indian Public Sector Banks rest :
Answer
B. Jointly with Government of India and share-holders from the public
78
The maximum amount stipulation for RTGS transactions is :
Answer
D. No limit
79
The banks that are covered under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme include :
Answer
D. All of these
80
Which of the following is not a service provided by retail banks ?
Answer
D. Consultancy
81
Keezhariyur bomb case is an incident in Kerala which is related to
Answer
D. Quit India Movement A 11 065/2022
82
Which among the following statement/s in connection with the Christian missionaries of Kerala is/are correct ? 1. W. T. Ringletaube and Rev. Mead worked for the promotion of education in Travancore. 2. Rev. J. Dawson started an English school in Mattanchery in 1818. 3. | Herman Gundert worked in the education of Malabar as part of Basel Evangelical Mission.
Answer
D. All are correct
83
Which of the following is incorrect pair ?
Answer
B. Brahmananda Sivayogi – Jatikummi
84
Who among the following Keralite is not nominated to the Constituent Assembly of India ?
Answer
C. A.V. Kuttimalu Amma
85
Which among the following is/are correct in connection with Manipravalam poems which are a mixture of Sanskrit and Malayalam ? i. Vaisika Tantram ii. Unniyachi Charitham iii. Kodiya Viraham iv. Chandrotsavam
Answer
D. all are correct
86
Which of the following literary journal started by Kumaranasan in 1904 to serve as a voice of the underprivileged communities in Kerala ?
Answer
C. Vivekodayam
87
Who is known as Kumaragurau ?
Answer
A. Poikayil Yohannan
88
The drama 'Abrayakutty' an independent Malayalam translation of William Shakespeare's 'The Taming of Shrew'. Who wrote the drama "Abrayakutty' ?
Answer
C. Kandathil Varghese Mapilai
89
Which among the following is not a work by Changampuzha Krishna Pillai ?
Answer
B. Divaswapnam
90
Which among the following statement/s about the development of Malayalam language is/are correct ? 1. The Hortus Malabaricus was the first book containing the earliest passages in Malayalam letters. 2. Samshepa Vedartham was the first fully fledged Malayalam work printed in Malayalam language. 3. | Varthamana Pusthakam of Kariyattil Ouseph Kattanar was the first travel account in Malayalam literature.
Answer
A. 1&2 are correct
91
Which one of the fundamental rights according to Ambedkar β€˜as heart and soul of the Indian Constitution’ ?
Answer
B. Right to constitutional remedies
92
Consider the following statements : Statement
Answer
A. In Indian federalism the Union Legislature alone enjoys the Residuary powers. Statement
93
Which of the following statement/s about Directive Principles of State Policy is/are true ? i. Directive Principles are non-justiciable rights ii. Promotion of international peace iii. Uniform civil code iv. Right to food
Answer
B. i, ii and iii
94
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ? i. 42nd Constitutional Amendment – Fundamental duties. ii. Fundamental Rights – Part III iii. Indian Foreign Service – All India Service iv. Art. 368 – Amendment procedure
Answer
C. i, ii and iv
95
Which of the following statement/s regarding Dandi March is/are not correct ? i. Organised as part of Quit India movement ii. From Sabarmati to Dandi iii. Started on 12 March, 1930
Answer
A. i only
96
Who among the following is not a member of the committee for the recommendation of the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners ?
Answer
B. Chief Justice of India
97
Which of the following statement/s about Ujjawala Scheme is/are not true ? i. Launched by Prime Minister's Office ii. For prevention of trafficking, rescue and rehabilitation of the victims iii. Voluntary organisations are also an implementing agency iv. Formation and functioning of community vigilant groups
Answer
C. i only
98
Read the following statements regarding National Food Security Act, 2013 : i. Aims to provide food and nutritional security ii. Reinforced women empowerment iii. Provision for food security allowance iv. The Act provides for coverage upto 60% rural population and upto 40% urban population. Which among the codes given below is true ?
Answer
C. i, ii and iii
99
Consider the following statements : Statement 1 : The 42nd Constitutional Amendment added words 'socialist and secular' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. Statement 2 : 42nd Constitutional Amendment added the word 'integrity' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. Select the correct answer
Answer
D. Both statements are correct
100
Which of the following statement/s about MGNREG Act is/are not correct ? i. Give importance to skilled manual work ii. Aims to provide not less than 150 days of work in a financial year iii. Panchayat is an implementing agency iv. Central Employment Guarantee Council is a monitoring authority
Answer
A. i and ii

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