Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) 2006 JT - Question Paper

to be developed for implementing and reviewing the supportive measures at frequent intervals.
Q.33 As per the passage, only 1 of the subsequent statements is accurate. Identify the accurate statement.
(A) The government should take the lead in facilitating SME-MNC linkages
(B) The only way to facilitate growth of SME sector is through business linkages with MNCs
(C) The government should help SMEs in improving their knowledgebase and competencies
(D) SMEs currently export 38% of total industrial output
Q.34 The article DOES NOT talk about
(A) role of business associations in fostering SME-MNC linkages
(B) role of developing countries in fostering SME-MNC linkages
(C) role of the government in fostering SME-MNC linkages
(D) role of MNCs in developing the SME sector
Q.35 According to the article, the Indian government can help facilitate the SME-MNC linkage by
(A) selecting potential local firms as suppliers to MNCs
(B) providing technological resources through investments in R & D
(C) providing soft credit lines for MNCs
(D) training SMEs in outsourcing and value chain management
Solutions for Q. 33-35:
33. The ans is (C). The sixth line of the last snippet reflects this idea.
34. The ans is (A). All other choices are explained in the passage. However the passage does not talk
of business associations fostering SME-MNC linkages.
35. The ans is (B). The idea is reflected in the end of the last snippet.
Directions: learn the passage carefully and ans the ques. 36 - 39 which follow.
Although broad
generalizations always oversimplify complex realities, we obtain numerous truths in the contrast ranging from
hierarchical, industrial manufacturing firms that dominated most of the twentieth century and today’s
service-based and knowledge-sensitive organizations. When industry meant repeatedly carrying out standard,
well-defined tasks and workers were seen metaphorically (and sometimes literally) as parts of a machine,
progress could still be made when the social networks and relationships of individual employees were
ignored or discouraged. In fact, those firms strongly depended on social capital and sometimes suffered from
lack of it. Without a few level of trust, respect, and generalized reciprocity, coordinated work of any type is

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