Sample questions
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CSE2024
Consider the following statements
Statement IRecently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating to other countries
Statement IIVenezuela has the world's largest oil reserves
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
- A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
- B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
- C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
International Relations › Global Issues & Diplomacy
CSE
Which one of the following does not border Panama?
- A Costa Rica
- B Pacific Ocean
- C Colombia ✓
- D Venezuela
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › World Regional Geography
CSE
Other than Venezuela, which one among the following from South America is a member of OPEC?
- A Argentina
- B Brazil
- C Ecuador ✓
- D Bolivia
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
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